Obituaries

John R. Kempczynski

John R. Kempczynski

Jun 6, 2024

John R. Kempczynski, age 89, passed away unexpectedly on June 6, 2024.  Beloved son of the late Walter and Stella Kempczynski (nee Wojnar).  Brother of the late Walter Jr. John is survived by his nephew Walter John Kempczynski Jr. and his wife Amy-Jo and many dear cousins. John is a proud North Catholic graduate Class of 1953. He proudly served...

Lucille Volpack

Lucille Volpack

May 27, 2024

Lucille Volpack passed away on May 27, 2024.  Devoted wife of the late Robert, loving and proud mom of Robert Volpack (Nelsy) and Denise Whittle (John).  Dear sister of Norman Olewnik (Gloria) and aunt of Tara and Christopher.  Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Friday May 31, 2024 from 10 AM to 11 AM in St. John...

Phillipe David Scheurer

Phillipe David Scheurer

May 26, 2024

Phillipe David Scheurer, 61, passed away on May 26, 2024.  Dear son of the late James A. Scheurer, Jr. (Dorothy Scheurer nee Sobieski) and the late Helen Scheurer (nee Misko).  Beloved husband of Terry Scheurer. Dear brother of James A. Scheurer, III (Jessica Fischer) and the late Robert Scheurer. He is the cousin of Joseph Scheurer, David Scheurer and nephew...

Richard Benner

Richard Benner

May 25, 2024

Richard Benner 



November 3, 1946 ~ May 25, 2024



Husband, Father, Pop Pop, Friend. Richard was a family first man. He devoted his life to his family doing everything and anything for them whether it was working 2-3 side jobs, science projects, sporting events or killing a spider. He was a man that loved his Philadelphia Phillies, Fishing at Corsons Inlet, a...

Jerry Wilus

Jerry Wilus

May 24, 2024

Jerry J. Wilus age 60, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away suddenly on May 24, 2024.  Born and raised in Philadelphia, Jerry attended North Catholic High School and to friends and family Jerry was known as a genuinely great guy and a loving person who had a positive impact on everyone he met.He was the son of the late Norman and Barbara...

Francis 'Fab' McMonagle

Francis 'Fab' McMonagle

May 16, 2024

Frank FAB McMonagle

3/4/1952- 5/16/2024



Frank 'Fab' McMonagle, age 72, passed away peacefully at his home with family by his side on May 16, 2024. Born in Philadelphia, Fab was the beloved son of the late Charles (Buck) McMonagle and Dorothy McMonagle (nee Sharp).



Fab was the loving brother of the late Charles (Bucko) McMonagle Jr and the late Catherine Drum. He is survived...

Patricia Bevenour

Patricia Bevenour

May 15, 2024

Patricia A. Bevenour, 80, passed away on May 15, 2024.  Beloved wife of the late Jay F. Bevenour. Daughter of the late William and Mary Weldon.  Beloved mother of Jay (Angela Iovine), Joel (Gina), Julie Tangradi (Joe) and Patrick (Kelly). Also sadly missed by her grandchildren Lauren Bevenour, Theresa Tangradi, Molly Bevenour, Joel Bevenour, Joey Tangradi, Aidan Marascio, Jack Bevenour,...

Edmund Thomas Gracey

Edmund Thomas Gracey

May 14, 2024

Edmund Thomas Gracey passed away suddenly on May 14, 2024.  Forever loved and missed by his mom, Irene Gracey "Mott" (late "Whitey"), sisters Cheryl Kelleher and Ave Gracey, nephews Jason, Andrew (Rosalind), and Colin.  Relatives, friends and former co-workers from Social Security are invited to his viewing Thursday 10 AM in Christ the King Church 3252 Chesterfield Rd., Phila.  His...

Mary C. Crouthers

Mary C. Crouthers

May 13, 2024



Mary C. Crouthers, age 44, passed away on May 13, 2024.  Wife of the late James Wright. Beloved mother of Daniel and William Wright. Also sadly missed by her mother Patricia H. Meredith (the late William J. Meredith). Dear sister of William P. Meredith, John Meredith, Edward Clark, Amanda Peirson, James Baszewski, Donna Jordan, Diane Evans and Kimberly Kulik. Also...

Margaret V. Kaupp

Margaret V. Kaupp

May 10, 2024

Margaret V. Kaupp, age 69, 'Maggie', passed away on May 10, 2024. Daughter of the late Bruno and Margaret Konowal. Beloved wife of Michael J. Kaupp, Sr.  Loving mother of Marcie Filiano (Amy), Misty Kaupp, Melissa Kaupp and Michael J. Kaupp, Jr. (Taylor). Also sadly missed by her grandchildren Forrest, Georgie, Julian and Stanley. Maggie worked at the Family Support Organization...

Elaine Hamski

Elaine Hamski

May 9, 2024

Elaine D. Hamski, 69, passed away on May 9, 2024. Daughter of the late Victor and Dolores Malkus.   Dear wife of the late Michael Hamski and mother of the late Melanie Grant.  Sadly missed by her brother William M. Malkus (Catherine) and four nephews and their families. Elaine is the sister-in-law of Jeffrey Hamski and Renee H. Brock. Elaine...

Eleanor B. Greco

Eleanor B. Greco

May 9, 2024

Eleanor B. Greco (nee Holp), 89, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on May 9, 2024 peacefully at Chestnut Hill Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Michael V. Greco for 60 years and the devoted mother to Eileen (Thomas), Michael, Janet (John), and Stephen (Barbara); grandmother to Melissa (Jon), Stephen, Kimberly (Louis), Nicholas (Dana), Leanne, Thomas, Michael, and...

Debra M. Schwendeman

Debra M. Schwendeman

May 3, 2024



Debra M. Schwendeman, 69, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Russelle Schwendeman. Daughter of the late Richard Louis Mack and Ethel Mack, nee Lange.  Dear daughter of Judith Schwendeman and dear sister of 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Also sadly missed by several nieces and nephews. Debra volunteered at the Philadelphia SPCA for many...

Herman Edward Nowakowski

Herman Edward Nowakowski

Apr 27, 2024

Herman Edward Nowakowski "Ed" age 79, passed away on April 27, 2024. Herman was preceded in death by his loving wife Sandra, and son Edward. He is survived by his son Stephen (Doreen) and Grandsons Stephen (Chelsey) and James.Born in in Bridesburg section of Philadelphia, Herman went from being an Alter Boy at St John Cantius Church, to a Father Judge Graduate,...

Robert Richard Sullivan

Robert Richard Sullivan

Apr 24, 2024

On April 24, 2024, the world lost a beloved soul with the passing of Robert "Nipper" Richard Sullivan in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Born on January 31, 1959, then resided in Southampton until he moved to Bensalem where he called home until his final moments. Bob/Rob  touched the lives of many with his kindness, sense of humor, gift to gab and unwavering...

Charlotte M. Russell

Charlotte M. Russell

Apr 20, 2024

CHARLOTTE RUSSELL (MURAWSKI) born October 1, 1922 in Philadelphia, PA the eleventh of twelve children born to John Murawski and Augustyna nee Wisniewski passed into eternity on April 20, 2024 joining her parents, siblings and children.  Charlotte was the wife of Joseph Maxwell Russell (deceased in 1981) and mother of Michael ( Deceased 2/15/2011) and Jeffrey (deceased 10/06/2004).  Predeceased by...

Lucille Enid Larkin

Lucille Enid Larkin

Apr 15, 2024

Lucille E. Larkin, 85, of Bryn Mawr, peacefully passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024.  Born in Butler, Pennsylvania on January 22, 1939, she was the daughter of the late William Henry Larkin and Mary Trimbur Larkin. Lucille, along with her sisters Mary Ellen (“Mel”) and Kate, were raised in Butler Pennsylvania by their resilient mother, after her father's untimely...

James P. Nowaczyk

James P. Nowaczyk

Apr 11, 2024

James  (Jim) P. Nowaczyk, age 80, of Bensalem, formerly of Philadelphia passed away peacefully on April 11, 2024. Beloved husband of Virginia (nee Murphy) for 52 years. He is survived by his brother, Kenneth, his  two sons, Christopher (Renèe) and Kevin (Danica) and his 3 Grandchildren (Joshua, Meghan, and James). 



Born on February 3, 1944, Jim grew up in the Bridesburg...

Florence Goulding

Florence Goulding

Apr 5, 2024

Florence Goulding is survived by her dear brother Francis Frankowski and his wife Barbara, sister Loretta Knapp, daughter Anita Roberts (Wayne), nieces, nephews, and cousins.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather Wednesday April 17 from 10 AM to 11 AM at Slabinski Sucharski Funeral Home 2614 Orthodox St.  Service will begin 11 AM.  Burial will follow in Holy Redeemer...

Donna Buckley

Donna Buckley

Mar 28, 2024

Donna Buckley (Dale) age 65, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2024. She was born in Philadelphia to Theresa and Robert Dale. Donna is survived by her son Daniel (Claire), daughters Sarah (Joe) Cassandra (Tom), her grandchildren Brianna, Aidan, Connor, her sidekick Roman and close friends that she loved very much.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather and celebrate...