Obituaries

Adolph "Hank" Slaveski

Adolph "Hank" Slaveski

Nov 23, 2023

Adolph 'Hank' Slaveski passed away on November 23, 2023 and is now reunited with his beloved wife Joan (nee Olson) and his sons Michael and Joseph. He is survived by his loving and devoted son, Steven and friend and companion aide, Bob Gunn. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Saturday, December 9, 2023  beginning at 10 AM at...

Ethel Szarek

Ethel Szarek

Nov 23, 2023

 

Ethel Szarek, age 97,  passed away on November 23, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Mary Ann Vengels (the late Wayne), Charlotte Lavanga (Rob), Joseph Szarek Jr. (Terry) and the late Sally Haigh. Devoted grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Ethel was predeceased by her grandchildren Jessica and...

Paul S. Pelczarski

Paul S. Pelczarski

Nov 21, 2023

Paul S. Pelczarski, 72, passed away on November 21, 2023. Son of the late Edwin and Hedwig Pelczarski and husband of the late Allison Pelczarski (nee Wilcox). Beloved father of Katlyn Pelczarski, Paul A. Pelczarski, Alex E. Pelczarski and Allison 'Ali' Pelczarski. Dear brother of Richard Pelczar (Merrill), Thomas Pelczarski (Helen), Christine Soda and the late Marie Pelczarski.  Also sadly...

Eugene N. Walczak

Eugene N. Walczak

Nov 19, 2023

 

Eugene N. Walczak, 91, passed away on November 19, 2023. dear husband of the late Loretta T. Walczak (nee Lineman). Son of the late Edward and Regina Walczak.  Beloved father of Joy A. Porter (William), Gary D. Walczak, Lori A. Walczak and the late Eugene N. Walczak Jr. (Gloria). Loving grandfather of Eugene N. Walczak, 3rd.  Sadly missed by extended...

Lorraine M. Lyons

Lorraine M. Lyons

Nov 16, 2023

Lorraine M. Lyons (Cioci) born July 18, 1933 in Bridesburg, PA to Laura (Lisowski) and John Lyons passed away in her childhood home. Lorraine was survived by her sister, Evelyn Held (Robert). Lorraine was survived by many nieces and nephews as well as many great nieces and great nephews, cousins and friends. A funeral mass will be held December 2, 2023 at St. John Cantius...

Msgr. Robert Grudowski

Msgr. Robert Grudowski

Nov 1, 2023

Msgr. Robert J. Grudowski, 88, passed away on November 1, 2023. Dear son of the late Edward and Helen Grudowski. Sadly missed by several nieces and nephew and their families and especially Vicky Frisina (Art) and Barbara Collier. Msgr. Grudowski served as pastor at St. Josaphat Church in Manayunk, St. Mary Church in Conshohcken and at St. Gertrude Church in...

Johanna Johnston

Johanna Johnston

Oct 31, 2023

  Johanna L. Johnston, (nee Okupinski), age 79, passed away on October 31, 2023. Dear wife of the late Thomas P. Johnston. Beloved mother of Amy Schmidt (Robert), Beth Johnston and Patrick T. Johnston (Justin). Also sadly missed by her grandchildren, John Pfeiffer, Sean Schmidt, Luke Pfeiffer, Amanda Schmidt and Dean Schmidt.  Interment Private

Russelle Schwendeman

Russelle Schwendeman

Oct 25, 2023

Russelle Schwendeman, 63, went to be with the Lord on October 25, 2023. Beloved husband of Debra (nee Mack). Also survived by his mother Judith, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Services will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at the Wissinoming Bible Fellowship Church, 4414 Vankirk St., Philadelphia, PA 19135. Relatives and friends are invited to gather beginning at...

Rita Loretta Konzelman

Rita Loretta Konzelman

Oct 22, 2023

 

Rita Loretta Konzelman (nee Wisniewski) passed away on October 22, 2023 surrounded by her loving family at the age of 91.  Beloved wife of the late James J. Konzelman Sr.  Loving mom of James Konzelman, Jr. (Stephany), Cheryl Ann Long (the late Timothy Long, Sr.), Dennis Konzelman (Jeff Wilson), Gary Konzelman, Loreen Meyer (Robert) and the late Karen Konzelman....

Shirley Dymek

Shirley Dymek

Oct 19, 2023

Shirley M. Dymek, 72, passed away on October 19, 2023.  Loving fiancée of Edward McGurk.  Daughter of the late Mathew A. Dymek and Leola Dymek (nee Adams).  Dear sister of Bonnie Lee Behm (Bill).  Also sadly missed by many cousins and their families. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing and funeral on Saturday, October 28, 2023, beginning at...

Wanda M. Klimkiewicz Shorten

Wanda M. Klimkiewicz Shorten

Oct 15, 2023

 

Wanda M. Klimkiewicz-Shorten, age 74,  passed away on October 15, 2023 . She is the beloved wife of the late Edward Shorten. Loving mom Maria Shorten and Gloria Hyduck. Dear mom mom of Joshua Perez-Shorten, TJ, Ryan and Sarah Hyduck and Madison Rose Pomerleau. Wanda is also survived by her sister Theresa Moore. Wanda is a proud graduate of...

Daniel J. McCormick, Jr.

Daniel J. McCormick, Jr.

Oct 12, 2023

 

Daniel J. McCormick, Jr., 72, passed away on October 12, 2023. Son of the late Daniel J. McCormick, Sr. and Mary Jane McCormick (nee Cassidy). Beloved husband of Elizabeth A. 'Betty Anne' McCormick (nee Katein). Loving father of Daniel J. McCormick, 3rd (Katie), Robert J. McCormick (Jessica Hiland) and Thomas P. McCormick (Matthew Smith). Also sadly missed by his...

Maryann G. Choquet

Maryann G. Choquet

Oct 7, 2023

 

Maryann Choquet passed away peacefully on October 7, 2023 at the age of 78. She is survived by her daughter, Theresa Hollins (Michael); her grandchildren: Norman Fosbenner, Marie Dennis (Drew), Joanna Kovac (John), and Melissa, Albert, and David Waskiewicz; her great-grandson Alexander Dennis; her sisters, Annamarie Flanagan and Carolann Waskiewicz; and six brothers. She is predeceased by her parents,...

John J. Jhinis, Sr.

John J. Jhinis, Sr.

Oct 5, 2023

 

 

John J. Jhinis, Sr., 81, passed away on October 5, 2023. Son of the late Kristo and Rhoda (nee Lockley) Gjini.   Beloved husband of Nancy V. Jhinis (nee Foley).  Loving father of Thomas Jhinis (Debbie), Dayna May (Gary) and the late John J. Jhinis, Jr. (Jo Anne). Dear grandfather of John J. Jhinis, 3rd (Milena), Gary Jr.,...

Andrew Peter Sauer, Sr.

Andrew Peter Sauer, Sr.

Oct 2, 2023

Andrew Peter Sauer, Sr. Andrew Peter Sauer, Sr., a hardworking and skilled upholsterer, passed away on October 2, 2023 peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the age of 99 at his residence in Philadelphia, PA. Born on June 28, 1924, in Philadelphia, to Joseph and Elizabeth Sauer. He was the loving husband of the late Agnes (nee Lemanski) Sauer.Andrew's...

Elaine L. Tomkowicz

Elaine L. Tomkowicz

Sep 27, 2023

Elaine L. Tomkowicz, age 74, passed away on September 27, 2023.  Daughter of the late Adolf and Anna Tomkowicz, dear sister of Michael Tomkowicz and loving, longtime girlfriend of Richard W. Camburn.  Also sadly missed by her nieces, Courtney and Jillian and their families.  Interment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Elaine’s name to Nazareth Academy...

Dorothy K. Lemanowicz

Dorothy K. Lemanowicz

Sep 25, 2023

 

Dorothy K. Lemanowicz, 100, returned peacefully to her Savior on Monday September 25th, 2023, at St. Mary Hospital.  She was predeceased by her parents, Anthony and Mary Lemanowicz; her brothers Edwin, Leonard, and Edward; and her sister Florence. She is survived by her nephews Thomas Lemanowicz, James Lemanowicz, and Steven Lemanowicz; and her nieces Patricia DiGiacomo, Mary Muccie, Susan...

Dolores Lemanowicz

Dolores Lemanowicz

Sep 24, 2023

 

Dolores T. Lemanowicz (née Zagorski), 94, returned peacefully to her Savior on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Dolores was predeceased by her parents, Jozef  and Tekla Zagorski; her husband Edwin A. Lemanowicz; her siblings Sylvester (Mary), Stella (Joseph), Casimir (Laura), Stephania (Charles), Walter (Laura), Mary (Walter), Edward (Mary), John (Bridgette) and...

Gregory C. Matulewicz

Gregory C. Matulewicz

Sep 17, 2023

 

 

Gregory C. Matulewicz, 67, passed away on September 17, 2023.

Son of the late Edward J. Matulewicz and Mildred I. Matulewicz (nee Buchner).  Beloved husband of Kathleen O'Neill. Father of Gregory Matulewicz  and Damian Matulewicz (Megan) and step-father of Joshua Reid, Katelynn Reid, Sean O'Neill. Also survived by one grandchild. Dear brother of Loretta Martino (the late Dominic),...

Leslie Ewen

Leslie Ewen

Sep 17, 2023

 

Leslie Ewen, a beloved soul, passed away on September 17, 2023, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy.     She is survived by her children, Melissa Rogers (Ed) and Eddie Lawlor (Julie), grandmother to Connor, Brielle, Jackson, and Abigail, who brought immeasurable joy to her life. Her sisters, Trudy Carter (Art) and Andrea Black (Carl), and brothers Glenn...