OBITUARIES
Billy T. Isaac Jr.
Dec 11, 2024
Billy T. Isaac Jr., lovingly known as "Ike," departed this world on December 11, 2024, in Hatboro, Pennsylvania. He was born on September 11, 1967, in the small town of Refugio, Texas, and he lived a life deeply enriching to those around him. Billy's gentle spirit, kind-hearted nature, and steadfast demeanor made him a beloved figure in his community, where...
Dominic A. Ragucci
Dec 8, 2024
Dominic A. Ragucci, 92, beloved husband of Joan M. Ragucci of the Somerton neighborhood in Northeast Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 23, 1932, in the Germantown area of Philadelphia, Dominic led a life filled with love, dedication, and service to his nation and community.
He is survived by his beloved...
Bernice (Bonnie) D. Zwigaitis
Dec 4, 2024
Bernice D. Zwigaitis, affectionately known as Bonnie, passed away on December 4, 2024, at Normandy Farms Estates in Blue Bell, PA. Born on March 28, 1924, in Philadelphia, she was a beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, great grandmother, sister and friend, whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of many.
Bonnie's professional journey began as she supported and worked alongside her husband,...
Margaret M. Garrison
Nov 25, 2024
Margaret M. Garrison, born on June 26, 1956, embraced life with a warmth and kindness that touched everyone she met. She peacefully departed from this world on November 25, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories that will endure in the hearts of her family and friends.
As a devoted stay-at-home mom for 18 years and an at-home...
Clare M. Brennan
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,...
Betsy L. Smith
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...
Barry M. Doane
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...
Daniel P. Sweeney
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...
Paul M. Schugsta
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...
Joseph T. Callahan
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...
Edward A. Rodzewich
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...
Catherine M. Foley
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....
Thomas Joseph McKenna
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),...
Shirley A. Gioia
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...
Joseph J. Larkin
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...
Mary Murray
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),...
Erich Stephen Smith
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...
Judith Ann Lyons
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...
Kayla Marie Cunningham
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...
James W. Whitaker
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...
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