Obituaries

GORMLEYLORETTA M. (nee Zagnojny) on Oct. 15, 2010. Loving wife of Michael C. and dear mother of Michael C. Jr. Loretta taught for 5 years at the St. John Cantius PREP/CCD. Relaltives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday eve. 7 to 9 P.M. at THE SLABINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 2614 Orthodox St., Phila. and again on Wednesday beginning at...

GWARDYAKEDWARD on Oct. 8, 2010. Husband of Joan (nee Gideon), father of Janell (Harry), Joanne, Eileen Zielinski (Joe), and Erik. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and one sister. Relatives and friends invited to his Viewing Tuesday 10 A.M. at SLABINSKI FUNERAL HOME 2614 ORTHODOX ST. Funeral Service 11 AM. Interment Sunset Memorial Park.

NIEDOSIKSTEPHANIE (nee Gocolinski), on Oct. 4, 2010. Wife of the late Joseph V. Beloved mother of Veronica Quinn, Maryann Glowacki, Louise Dougherty, Joseph Niedosik (Nora) and Donna Donnelly (Drew). Also survived by 14 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren; her sisters, Rita Szybowski, Sylvia Kennedy; her sister-in-law, Irene Uhniat and brother-in-law, Stanley Leonarczyk. Relatives and friends are invited to her...

BARRON Thomas B. on Sept. 26, 2010. Beloved husband of Laura J. (nee Park). Dear father of Kathleen Howland, Thomas Barron, Patricia Williamson, Christine Fratrik, James Barron, Daniel Barron, Richard Rhoads and Laura Rhoads. Also Survived by 16 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, brothers Joseph, John and Charles Barron and his sister Mary Howardel. Relatives, friends, former fellow employees of the Philadelphia...

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JOSEPH C. JR. on Sept. 26, 2010 of Brigantine, NJ, formerly of Bridesburg Pa. Beloved husband of Constance Janice (nee Hendrickson). Loving father of Constance Ann Nowicki (René) and Joseph C. III (Regina). Also survived by his grandchildren, Daniel (Melissa), Christopher (Christine), Dana (Tom), Melissa, his great grand-daughter Josalyn and three brothers. Joe was a retired Philadelphia Police Detective and...

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ALEXANDER R. "BUZZY" on Sept. 23, 2010 in Lincoln, IL. Formerly of Bridesburg, Phila. Pa. Beloved husband of Barbara L. (nee Hillier). Dear step-father of Dace Long, Stephen Long and Yvonne Andrews and grandfather of four. Alexander is the brother of Barbara K. Linde (Richard), Margaret A. Duggan and Richard A. Craig, MD (Anne Marie). Relatives and friends...

KAMINSKIHELEN (nee Truchel), on September 8, 2010. Wife of the late Walter E.. Beloved mother of Ann Marie Corson (Thomas), Gloria Rosselli (Raymond), Walter E. Jr. (Patricia), and Deborah Kaminski. Also survived by 8 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and her sister Laura Sobieski. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing and funeral Friday, 8:30 A.M. at THE SLABINSKI FUNERAL...

BONARALFREDA "LAURA" (nee Dymek), on September 7, 2010. Wife of the late Chester T. Beloved mother of Chester W. Loving grandmom of Jacqueline J. Melendez (Eli) and Lauren M. Bonar. Great grandmom of Isiah. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Thurs. EVE, 7 to 9 P.M., and again on Fri., after 8:30 A.M., at THE SLABINSKI FUNERAL HOME,...

CROUTHERSRUTH B. (nee Schmidt) on Sept. 1, 2010. Wife of the late Edwin W. Beloved mother of Sharon L. Madden (Jim) and Emma McGrody. Also survived by 5 grandchildren. Dear sister of Stanley Schmidt, Geri Alkins, Monica Palmieri and the late Bob and Billy Schmidt. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday 8 A.M. at THE SLABINSKI FUNERAL...

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RAYMOND J., age 90, on Aug. 30, 2010. Beloved husband of Mary J. (nee Sawicki). Loving father of Carol Cooney (Vincent), Raymond J. Jr. (Lorraine), Marianne Krystofolski (Jonathan Clayman) and Barbara Tedesco (Ernie). Also survived by 7 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren; his brother Edward 'Bob' Krystofolski and his brother-in-law Ed Podbielski. Ray was a special, humble man who adored and cared...

SELLMANELIZABETH T. (nee Lingman) on Aug. 25, 2010. Wife of the late Paul J. Beloved mother of Veronica Rupejko (Ronald), Paulette M. Ramsey (Joe) and Robert P. Sellman (Patricia). Also survived by 7 grand-children, 2 great-grand-children, her sister Mary Tacconelli and her sister-in-law Stephie Lingman. Betty was known for her cake decorating and her knitting. Relatives, friends, All Saints Senior...

SHARKUSMARTHA (nee Dofton) on August 20, 2010. She was a very family oriented, career driven and well traveled woman. Beloved wife of the late John A. Loving mother of the late Robert J. Sr. Predeceased by all siblings. Devoted grand-mother of Robert J. Jr. (Gina C. Dofton), Jeffrey and the late Linda Kirk. Also survived by her daughter-in-law Arlene Sharkus,...

OSBORNBRIAN J. "OZZIE", on Aug. 18, 2010. Dear husband of Peg (nee Tacey); beloved father of Sean and Lisa. Pop-Pop of Christopher, Matthew and Jonathan. Brother of Lois Bartlomiejusz (Joe), Kevin (Denise) and the late David and Wayne (Barbara). Also sadly missed by loving nieces, nephews, and in-laws. Proud owner of Ozzies Corner Tavern, he was a 4th Degree Kinight...

SPALDINGSAMUEL J. JR., age 59, on August 6, 2010. Beloved Father, Brother, Uncle, Partner and Friend. "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal" (Irish headstone). Relatives and friends are invited to gather Monday, August 23, 2010 from 10:30 to 11:30AM at THE SLABINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 2614 Orthodox St., Phila. PA 19137....

MATKOWSKISYLVIA M. (nee Drozdowski), on Aug. 7, 2010. Beloved wife of Charles J. 'Bud' and loving mother of Diane Matkowski and Jason Matkowski and his wife Jolie. Sylvia is the daughter of Frances Drozdowski and the late Stanley Drozdowski. Dear sister of John, Stanley, Salley Zappile, Diane Petrellis, Peggy Burns and Robert and their families. Relatives and friends are invited...

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EDWIN J. "Uncle Ed", on August 3, 2010 of Moorestown, NJ, formerly of Stiles Street, Philadelphia, PA. Dear husband of the late Valintina S. (nee Kazan). He is survived by his loving niece and caretaker Henrietta 'Hank' Comegno and her husband Vincent of Riverside, NJ and his great nephew Vincent Comegno (Daryl), and nieces, Deborah Comegno, Cynthia Moffett, Laurie Player...