OBITUARIES

Nov 16, 2024

Clare Margaret Brennan (Sykes) passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 16th at the age of 75 after a brave year-long battle with lung cancer.

Clare was the loving wife to Stephen Richard Brennan of 54 years. In addition to her husband, Clare will be missed tremendously by her four children, Steve and his wife Megan, Shannon (Rohr) and her husband Jim,...

Nov 14, 2024

Betsy Lee Smith, 79, died in Philadelphia, PA on November 14, 2024 while waging a valiant battle with Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD). Betsy, who was the youngest of two girls, was born in Poquoson,Virginia on November 27, 1944 to the late Ira (1902-1961) and Cora Firth Smith (1903-1997). Betsy's older sister, Zella Anne Smith Wyker (1933-1993) is interred next to...

Nov 13, 2024

Barry was born in Bristol, England. He moved to Philadelphia in 1981 to marry his wife of 43 years, Mary Ryan, whom he met in Sea Isle City through mutual friends. He is survived by his wife, his sister, Angela Ingram, and brother David, nephew Kevin, niece Tracy Head and their sons. He is also survived by his wife’s family...

Nov 12, 2024

Daniel P. Sweeney of Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2024, just 6 days before his 74th birthday. Dan grew up on Spring Garden Street in the Fairmount Section of Philadelphia. After attending St. Francis Xavier Elementary School, Dan continued in the family tradition of attending St. Joseph’s Preparatory School set by his father, Charles, a Prep grad...

Nov 10, 2024

Paul M. Schugsta, Jr, age 80, of Ambler, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 10, 2024. Paul grew up in the Lawncrest section of Philadelphia where he attended St. William’s Grade School and Cardinal Dougherty High School (1962). Paul graduated from LaSalle College in 1966, where he majored in Political Science. He was also a four-year member...

Nov 5, 2024

Joseph T. Callahan, age 87, of Wyndmoor, formerly of Medford, NJ, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2024 at Gwynedd Rehabilitation in Lansdale.

Joe was born in Philadelphia, attended Southeast Catholic High School, and graduated from Drexel University.

He was employed by the Philadelphia Navy Yard for over 30 years, where he began work as a shipwright, while attending evening classes at...

Nov 4, 2024

Edward Albert Rodzewich, affectionately known as Ed, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024, in Dresher, Pennsylvania, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on February 19, 1935, in Freeland, PA, Ed dedicated his life to his family, career, and passions, leaving a profound legacy behind.

With a remarkable career spanning 50 years, Ed was a well-respected chemist who profoundly impacted the...

Oct 29, 2024

Catherine Marie Foley “Cass” passed away peacefully on the morning of October 29, 2024, following a long illness. Born on December 2, 1946, Cass grew up in Germantown and attended St. Francis of Assisi grammar school and Little Flower High School. She went on to teach 3rd grade at St. Columbus School before joining United Airlines as a flight attendant....

Oct 28, 2024

Thomas J. McKenna, a longtime resident of Wyndmoor, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, October 28th, at the age of 77. He is predeceased by his parents, Mary and Thomas McKenna, his brother-in-law Francis C. Flynn, and his nephew, Daniel C. Flynn. He is survived by his sister, Mary C. Flynn, and her children Fran (Amy), Susanne (Brian Edgar),...

Oct 26, 2024

Shirley A. Gioia (Lowery) of Wyndmoor, PA, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2024.

She was born in Philadelphia, PA on June 25, 1936, the oldest of seven siblings of the late Francis and Leila (nee Blumer) Lowery.

She was proceeded in death by three siblings and survived by three. Shirley was the beloved wife of Nicholas Gioia before his passing in...

Oct 26, 2024

Joseph J Larkin, age 87, passed away peacefully at home in Flourtown, surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 26th. Joe was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend to many. Joe was born November 23rd, 1936, in Germantown to the late Joseph Larkin and Mary (nee Henderson). Joe is survived by his wife of 65 years, Jean...

Oct 24, 2024

Mary Murray (nee Lavin), born on August 8, 1947, in Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2024. She was the beloved daughter of the late James and Loretta Lavin and was predeceased by her devoted husband, Kevin. Together, they built a life centered on family, faith, and community.

Mary is survived by her three loving sons, Sean (Jennifer), Michael (Kealy),...

Oct 17, 2024

Erich S. Smith, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and friends, after a courageous 2 year battle with cancer, on October 17, 2024. He was 48 years old. He was the cherished husband of Amy Serbin Smith for 19 years.  

He was born in Arlington, VA on February 11, 1976, the son of the late Stephen Konrad Smith and...

Oct 17, 2024

Judith “Judy” Ann Harvanek Lyons, age 77, a resident of Philadelphia, passed away on October 17, 2024.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Frances Harvanek.

Judy graduated from Cardinal Dougherty High School in 1965. She was a broker and Executive Assistant who worked for 55 years for a few companies including Cooke & Bieler, Inc., from...

Oct 12, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter Kayla Marie Cunningham, who died suddenly on October 12, 2024. 

Kayla was a friend to many and had a kind and generous heart. While she left her family and friends far too soon, Kayla will be forever remembered for her compassion and unique sense of humor. 

Kayla is...

Oct 8, 2024

James W. Whitaker of Lafayette Hill,Pa., died peacefully on October 8, 2024. He was born in Philadelphia in 1955. Jim graduated from St. Philip Neri grade school, Archbishop Kennedy High School and Temple University. Jim was the son Eugene J. Sr. (dec) and Catherine Keenan Whitaker (dec) and the brother of Sr. Maryellen Whitaker SSJ, Eugene Jr. (Rita), J. Michael...

Oct 1, 2024

John Mannis, born May 24, 1946, in Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by loved ones, on October 1, 2024, in Flourtown, PA. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness, humor, and an unwavering love for his family and friends. John was an alumnus of Cardinal Dougherty High School and a proud Temple Owl, where he earned...

Sep 21, 2024

Thomas Henry Doyle ( September 21, 2024) died peacefully, after a sudden illness,surrounded by his loving family. He will be forever missed by his loving wife, Diane, son Cullen and daughter Meghan. Tom leaves behind his brothers Joe and Fran and his wife Bunny, his aunt Frances Bailey and his mother-in-law Jody Kyle. He will be missed by his brothers-in-law...

Sep 13, 2024

Christopher Joseph Larkin, 68, born October 11, 1955, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2024, after a lengthy illness. Christopher was the beloved husband of Mary Ellen Larkin (née Dorko) for 18 years, most of where they resided in Flourtown, PA. He was the beloved son of the late Joseph T. Larkin, Jr. and the late Mary Theresa Larkin (nee...

Sep 10, 2024