Obituaries

Jeannette Hoskinson

Jeannette Hoskinson

Aug 6, 2024

Jeannette L. Hoskinson (nee Juciejko) longtime member of St. John Cantius Church was reunited with her beloved husband Marlin T. Hoskinson and granddaughter Kristy Lynn Hoskinson on August 6, 2024. Dear mother of Linda Lisicki (Michael) and Marlin John Hoskinson (Debbie). 

Proud and loving grandmother “Nett-Nett” of Michelle Kennedy (Lou), Melissa Hermley (Bob), Kristy Lynn Hoskinson, Jenna Maguire (Rory), and Marlin...

Dennis Nilan

Dennis Nilan

Aug 4, 2024

Dennis P. Nilan, 74, passed away on August 4, 2024. Husband of the late Trudy A. Nilan (nee Bialobrzeski). Beloved father of Dennis C.Nilan, Christopher T. Nilan (Jennifer), and Dawn Labb (William). Loving grandfather of Connor Nilan (Taylor), Brady Nilan, Keely Nilan, Aidan Nilan, Liam Labb, Jacob Labb, Jewel Labb and great grandfather of Brayden Nilan. Also sadly missed by...

Nicholas Mazzuca

Nicholas Mazzuca

Jul 31, 2024

Nicholas S. Mazzuca, age 83, passed away on July 31, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen V. Mazzuca. Loving father of Joseph M. Mazzuca (Sharon) and the late Karen M. Mazzuca and Nicholas J. Mazzuca. Also sadly missed by his grandson, Joseph N. Mazzuca. Dear brother of Frank Mazzuca, Jeanette Nolfi, and the late Millie Mazzuca. Relatives and friends...

Jose Espinoza

Jose Espinoza

Jul 27, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Jose Espinoza announces his passing on Saturday July 27th 2024 at the age of 76 years old. Jose will be lovingly remembered by his ex wife of over 40 years Ana M. Espinoza and his children Blanky J. Abonce and Kenia C. Lawson.

Jose will also be fondly remembered by his 3...

Michael Anthony Gipson

Michael Anthony Gipson

Jul 25, 2024

Michael Anthony Gipson was the cherished son of Michael and Mary Wolfenden and is reunited in heaven with grandparents William and Ellen Gipson, uncle Billy Gipson, aunt Joanne, uncle Steven Wolfenden, cousins Daniel Roonan, Patrick Wolfenden, Aiden and Stephen Gipson, big brother to Bernadette, Timothy (Jeannine), Richard, Jeffery, Harold and Gregory. Dear grandson to Howard and Ida Gwin, beloved Uncle...

Carol Landolf

Carol Landolf

Jul 21, 2024

Carol Landolf 

December 24, 1940 - July 21, 2024. 

In loving memory of Carol Landolf, daughter of the late Doris and George Thornburg. Beloved mother of Deborah Hornberger Blood and William Landolf Jr. She was a loving grandmother to Richard, Michael, Angie, William “Billy”(deceased), Kevin (deceased), Heaven and step grandson Mike, also survived by 10 great grandchildren, Mia, Grace, Lilianna, Zaaven, Zane,...

Donna Marie Bakalar

Donna Marie Bakalar

Jul 19, 2024

Donna Marie Bakalar

 1957 ~ 2024

 Donna passed away unexpectedly in July 2024. Daughter of the late Anthony and Dolores Passalacqua. She will be sadly missed by her life long partner of 45 years Joseph Bakalar. Dear mother of Danica (Kevin) and Joe (Amy). Devoted Grandmom to Joshua and James. Donna is the sister of the late Kathryn Diller and Frankie Passalacqua....

Maria Barbara Lewalska

Maria Barbara Lewalska

Jul 15, 2024

Maria Barbara Lewalska 

 July 22, 1954 – July 15, 2024  

Maria Barbara Lewalska was born on July 22, 1954, in Radziejow, Poland, to Henryk and Czeslawa Dolata. Her early years in Poland were marked by a loving family and a close-knit community.

 In 1975, Maria married her beloved husband Zbigniew Lewalski on New Year's Eve. Together with their two children, Marek and...

Henryk Dembinski

Henryk Dembinski

Jul 9, 2024

In Loving Memory of Henryk Dembinski.

Henryk Dembinski, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2024 surrounded by his family. He leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and integrity that touched all who knew him.

Born January 10, 1948 in Wierzbowo, Poland, Henryk Dembinski grew up with a passion for living life to the fullest. Above all,...

Karen E. Lawson

Karen E. Lawson

Jul 8, 2024

 

The Honorable Karen Lawson, PhD, a beloved figure of the Philadelphia region, sadly left our world on July 8, 2024, after a mighty battle with cancer. Beloved wife of Robert Lawson (“Bob”) for 40 years. Devoted mother of sons Jeffrey (“Jeff”, wife Gwen), and Andrew (“Andy”, wife Ann) and cherished grandmother to Jessica, Abigail and Alexander. As well as her...

Robert Steffney

Robert Steffney

Jul 6, 2024

Robert J. Steffney, affectionately known as "Fat Bob," passed away peacefully at his home in Philadelphia on Saturday, July 6th, 2024, at the age of 50, surrounded by his loving wife and children after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born and raised in Kensington, Rob took immense pride in his roots, a sentiment that remained central throughout his life. Together with...

Virginia R. Paolini

Virginia R. Paolini

Jul 2, 2024

Virginia R. Paolini (née Ziviello) passed away Tuesday July 2, 2024 surrounded by her children.

Beloved wife of the late Anthony Paolini, loving mother to Anthony (Kathy), Elaine Toto (Ken), Robert and the late David. Proud grandmother of 7 and great grandmother of 10.  Sister-in-law to Jackie and aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to her visitation...

Helen Mendla

Helen Mendla

Jun 30, 2024

Helen Mendla, born on December 25, 1929, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Felix L. Mendla, who predeceased her in 2007.

Helen is survived by her devoted son, Christopher; his loving companion of ten years, Maryann; and her cherished grandson, Christopher.

A proud graduate of Frankford High School, Helen worked diligently in medical...

Francis Ratke

Francis Ratke

Jun 30, 2024

Francis (Frank) Ratke born on June 5, 1938 passed away on June 30, 2024 at the age of 86. He was the son of the late Frank and Anna (Przybylowska). He graduated from North Catholic High School in 1957 and went on to work at the Halfway House as a beef cutter and Septa a bus driver of which he...

Eileen Bupp

Eileen Bupp

Jun 29, 2024



Eileen Bupp 1944 ~ 2024

Eileen Bupp (nee Curran) passed away unexpectedly on June 29, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Raymond K. Bupp. Dear mother of the late Annemarie Bravo and Timothy Mayhugh. Devoted Mom Mom of Scott Mayhugh (Christina) and Tyler Bravo. Survived by her sisters Betty Gaasche and Donna Wakeley (Tom) and brother Joseph Curran (Dolores) and the...

Nicholas Smigo

Nicholas Smigo

Jun 25, 2024

NICHOLAS SMIGO 

Born in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania he was the son of Nicholas and Juila Smigo (Husway).

Sadly passed away on June 25, 2024 and is deeply missed by loving family, friends, nieces and nephews. Nick was lovingly called “Uncle Sonny” by his nieces and nephews. 

Nick made many friends during his long career as a Radio Personality working for WRCP as ”Nick...

William Hagan

William Hagan

Jun 24, 2024

William F Hagan 78, resident of Port Richmond, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2024. A graduate from North Catholic High School (class of ‘65) he enlisted and devoted 27 years of his life as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army and then the United States National Guard. Bill worked as the Head Electrician for Episcopal Hospital after...

Mary Markowski

Mary Markowski

Jun 18, 2024

Markowski, Mary “Theresa/Terry” (O’Donnell) of Bridesburg on June 18th 2024. Loving wife to the late Michael. Devoted mother to Michael and the late Sharon; also survived by her grandchildren, Roxanne and Michael; great grandchildren, Layla, Vada, Angelique, Noah, Natalia, and Matthew; sister-in-law Theresa and her brother-in-law Michael, many loving nieces and nephews. Mary always put her children first and loved...

John Zobel

John Zobel

Jun 13, 2024

John J. Zobel, 89, passed away on June 13, 2024. Son of the late Frederick and Catherine Zobel (nee Strain). Dear husband of the late Carol M. Zobel (nee Godfrey). Beloved father of Deborah Carol Zobel and Jacqueline Marie Zobel. John was a lover of the Monarch Butterfly, so in his memory, plant some milkweed to help save the Monarch...

Robin Fragassi

Robin Fragassi

Jun 10, 2024

ROBIN M. FRAGASSI (NEE WYNNE)PASSED AWAY SURROUNDED BY HER LOVING FAMILY.MOTHER TO MATTHEW (LAURA) AND LAWRENCE FRAGASSI, NANA TO COOPER AND MINERVA FRAGASSI, DAUGHTER OF THE LATE HARRY AND ELAINE WYNNE, SISTER TO DONNA (PAT) MCGRATH AND THE LATE THOMAS, HARRY JR, MICHAEL AND ROBERT WYNNE, “ABOBBIN” (AUNT ROBIN) TO KELLY MCGRATH, ERIN MCGRATH SZYCHULSKI AND MICHAEL WYNNE, AUNT BUZZY...