Obituaries

Ann M. Mellon of Philadelphia passed away suddenly on Tuesday February 2, 2021. She is survived by her devoted father Irvin Gruber and is the daughter of the late Ann Gruber. Loving mother of Veronica Houtz (DJ), and Charles Mellon (Bernadette). Loving grandmom of Gavin, McKayla, Maci Mellon, and Dana and Joey Rocco, and Daniel and Olivia Houtz. Great grandmother...

Elizabeth Cancelliere passed away on January 31, 2021. Devoted wife of the late John, beloved mom of Francis Cancelliere, Elizabeth Brandt (Fred), Michael Cancelliere (Michelle), and the late John (Eileen), the late Mary, and the late Angelo (Colleen). Proud grand-mom of 14 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Services and interment were held privately.There will be very few women who walk...

Frank J. Turco, Jr. passed away on January 31, 2021. Survived by his loving fianc Cheryl Cooley, dear children, Frank J Turco III, Thomas Turco, Kayley Cooley, and Fawnmarie Joy Marsella brothers and sisters, Marie Grumbrecht ,Linda Cheeseman, David Turco, Jean Wolke and he is the brother of the late Diana Schiavo and Robert Turco. Devoted grandfather of Mckayla Turco,...

Louise Ann Goldy, age 75, passed away peacefully January 31, 2021. Louise was born & raised in Philadelphia, she was a Little Flower alumni 1963, she worked various jobs throughout her lifetime. She also had a passion for crocheting blankets, scarves and hats for everyone as a token of her love. One of our favorite memories of mom was singing...

Christopher Brierley, of North Wildwood, NJ, at the age of 55, died on January 22, 2021 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous, long-fought battle with Stage 4 Colon Cancer.Chris was born on March 26,1965 in the Kensington section of Philadelphia. The Brierley family moved to Juniata Park in 1974. He followed in his father's footsteps by becoming a...

William "Billy" Civitello, sunrise November 11, 1938 - sunset July 21, 2020. Loving widower of the late George S. Sturges (April 1, 2006). Bill is survived by his longtime companion, friend and caregiver Kevin P. McCourt, and by many dear friends and his beloved dog, Whoofi Goldberg. Services and interment will be held privately at a later date in Sutro...

Patricia Ann Swipes (nee Smithers) passed away on January 8, 2021 surrounded by her family. Devoted mother of Karen Sperduto (John) and the late Mark Swipes. Loving grandmother of Jason Sperduto and Jeffrey Sperduto (Jeannette). Proud great grandmother of Kayla, Giancarlo, Nico and Victoria. Dear sister of William Smithers (late Kathleen), James Smithers (Olga), Lorraine Shannon, Robert Smithers (Cheryl), and...

Kathleen M. Schwegler "Kay" (ne Johnson) of Philadelphia, PA passed away peacefully on January 2nd, 2021 at the age of 78. Beloved wife of the late William A. Schwegler. Loving daughter of the late Charles Johnson and Edna Johnson (ne Dunn). Loving mother of John Schwegler, Michael Schwegler, Paul Schwegler (Kelly) and Carrie Smith (Chris). Proud grandmother of Stephen Schwegler,...

Joe Sindone passed away on Christmas Day. He is the beloved husband of Sheryl (ne Seyler) and is also survived by his children, sisters, mother in law, father in law, nieces and nephews. Relatives, friends, fellow committee people from the 41st Ward, members of Wissinoming Town Watch and Wissinoming Civic are invited to his viewing on Tuesday December 29th from...

On Sunday, December 20, 2020, Michael F. Hagstotz, husband, father, son, brother and uncle passed away suddenly at the young age of 52 surrounded by family. Michael will be forever remembered by his wife and best friend, Stacey (Esenwein), as well as his precious children, Philip, Sara, and Abigail. He was the beloved son of the late William and Francis...

Leonard F. Knobbs, age 84, passed away on December 17, 2020 after a brief battle with COVID. Born in Philadelphia, Len was the son the late Leonard D. Knobbs and the late Mabel Hood Knobbs, the devoted husband of Barbara J. Zegarski Knobbs for sixty-five years, the loving father of Leonard F. Knobbs, Jr. (Mary), Raymond Bear Knobbs (Lauren), Barbara...

Robert J Knobbs was born October 14 1964 son to Leonard and Barbara Knobbs. Loving father to Robert, Thomas, and Shane Knobbs. Caring grandfather to Makayla, Makenna, Thomas, Hunter, Arielle and Niklaus. He also left behind his loving brothers and sisters and many nieces and nephews who will miss him dearly. He was loved in the dog training world and...

Robert Z. Fabianski, age 55, passed away peacefully at home December 18, 2020 in Philadelphia, PA. For the past year he fought hard for his life after a cancer diagnosis. He was surrounded by his loved ones as he peacefully passed.Robert is survived by his wife, Gosia Rybicka; his children, Victoria and Olivia Fabianski; his sisters, Monika and Ewa; as...

The Weiler family wishes to announce the passing of our father Frederick "Butchie" Weiler on December 13, 2020. Butch is survived by his wife Ruth, children, Fred (Janine), Ken, John (Teri), Steven (Paula), Amy, his grandchildren, Brittany (Steve), Matthew (Kristin), Patrick (Megan), Katlynne (Ryan), Jennifer, Riley, Maeve, Brody, great grandchildren, Easton, Hudson, Flynn, Madison and Everly, and siblings Robert Weiler...

Jacqueline J. Figaniak, of Wissinoming, beloved wife of the late Edward J. Figaniak, joined him in the Kingdom of Heaven on December 10, 2020. Born in Highmore, South Dakota the country girl met and married a dashing Air Force serviceman, and turned city, making Philadelphia her home for the next 65 years where she was a bedrock of her Parish...

Janet E. Shay passed away on November 11, 2020. Devoted wife of the late Robert, beloved mother of Bob Jr. (Cindy) and Ed (Charlene). Proud grandmother of 6 and great grandmother of 8. Services and interment will be held privately. Arrangements by McCafferty Sweeney Slabinski Barnes Funerals and Cremations of Torresdale Avenue 215-333-0500

June Bowman passed away on May 3, 2020. Devoted wife of the late Jim, loving mother of Terry Bowman (Eve), Deborah Bell (Bill) and the late Katherine. Proud grandmother of 7. Relatives and friends are invited to her graveside service on Saturday November 21st at 12:30 PM in Resurrection Cemetery 5201 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem PA. In lieu of flowers your...

John Samuel Kelley IV was born in Philadelphia on January 18, 1992 to Frances Rose (nee Wright) and the late John Samuel Kelley III and unexpectedly passed away on November 14, 2020. John John was 28 years old. He loved golfing, fishing, video gaming, drawing, watching movies and making people laugh. His love of Steve's Prince of Cheesesteaks is legendary...

Cynthia Seltner passed away on November 4, 2020. Dear sister of Doris Breen, loving aunt of Diane DePue (Dave) and great aunt of David Atwood. Family and friends are invited to her graveside service and burial on Friday November 13th at 12 noon in Magnolia Cemetery, 4500 Levick Street, Philadelphia. Arrangements by McCafferty Sweeney Slabinski Barnes Funerals and Cremations, John...

FRANCES M. HOJLO (nee Jakominich) age 89, passed away on October 28, 2020. Daughter of the late Joseph and Eva Jakominich, sister of the late John Jakominich, and mother of the late Dennis J. Zebrowski. Nana of Luke Zebrowski, Dana Sheck, Granny Fran of Autumn and Lindsey Zebrowski and Cody, Luke and Alizabeth Rael-Tingley. Frances was a proud Little Flower...