Obituaries

FLORENCE GIEDEMANN (nee McCollum) on July 6, 2019. Loving wife of the late Joseph. Beloved mom of Joseph (Iris), Margie Williams (Jim), Vincent (Cheryl) and Jim (Susan). Proud Mom-Mom of 13 and dear sister of Barbara Sauter (Dave). Also survived by her loving family members, Rita Zornick (John), nieces, nephews and in-laws. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing...

James "Russ" Bozarth passed away peacefully on June 23, 2019. Beloved companion of the late Lorraine Moore, survived by his children James R. Bozarth (Cindy), Robert Bozarth, Debbie Diaz (Noni), Tom Salmons, and grandchildren Jimmy Bozarth, Tom Bozarth (Whitney), Ryan Bozarth (Maria), Tara Burke (Tom), Justine Bozarth, Brooke Bozarth, Chalie Reed, Paige Semon, Kelsey Semon, Caitlyn Beahan (Matt), Eoin Moore...

Mary T. Brindisi (nee Quinn) passed away peacefully on June 15, 2019. Loving wife of the late Bruno, proud mom of Mary Ann B. Stecher (Don), Jerry Brindisi (Ellen), and Joe Brindisi (the late Anne). Dear grandmother of Michael, Erin, Joseph, Joe, Donnie, Marguerite, Patrick and Brian, also survived by many loving great grandchildren, her sister Eileen Mulvihill (and Buddy),...

Gertrude Spiegle (nee Shipton) passed away on June 16th, 2019. Devoted wife of the late Ralph, loving mom of Joanne Murray (Ed), Ralph Jr., Kenny (Debbie) and the late Christopher. Devoted grandmother of Nickolas, Jillian, Angela, great grandmother of Violet, and sister of Kenneth "Buzzy" Shipton. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing and funeral Tuesday June 25th from...

Marie Jupin-Scarborough passed away on June 9, 2019 at age 47. Survived by her mother Kathy Jupin, husband David L. Scarborough, and her aunt Victoria Jupin. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Wednesday June 26th from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM in The New Queen of the Universe Catholic Church 2443 Trenton Road, Levittown PA. Funeral Mass will...

Robert E. Wild passed away peacefully on June 2, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Christine (ne Scanlon), devoted father of Melissa Keough (Ray), Michael (Debbie) and Kevin (Jacqueline). Loving Pop Pop of Ashley, Louie, Brian, Miabella, Michael, Tim, and Alicia. Brother of Linda Waldron (Daniel). Bob was a proud US Army veteran and proudly worked at...

OSTASZEWSKIANDREWPassed away suddenly on May 17, 2019 at age 37. Loving son of Joe and Cathy (née Lindsay), dear brother of Joe Jr. (Janeen) and Patrick (Mary), and the late Casey Edwards. Also survived by his grandmother Mary Bowers (née Mongan), godmother Regina Markley, and nieces and nephews Danny, Jacob, Molly, Claire, Ryan, Jalen and Kaia. Andrew was a proud...

IDZIKStephen J. passed away surrounded by his loving family on May 22, 2019. Beloved father of Stephen M. and his wife Lisa. Dearest grandfather of Rylee. Relatives, friends and fellow employee of the U.S. Post Office are invited to gather Wednesday, May 29th from 10am-11am at St. Bartholomew Church, Cheltenham and Harbison aves. (Parking and entrance available in the rear...

James E. Lennox Sr., passed away peacefully on May 7, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Mary Anne (ne Crane), loving dad of Marianne Leemon (Jim), James Jr., and Nancy Lennox. Devoted Pop of Jimmy, Billy, Taylor, Ashley, and Jake. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives, friends, fellow members of FOP Lodge #5, Greater Wildwood Elks Lodge...

La ROSAJOHN J., SR.April 14, 2019. Devoted husband of the late Jeanne; beloved father of Rev. John La Rosa, Pastor of St. Bartholomew's Church, Phila. and dear brother of Grace Hafer. Family and friends are invited to gather on Saturday, April 27th, from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M., St. Bartholomew Church (Harbison and Cheltenham Aves.). Funeral Mass will begin 10:30 A.M....

Lester W. Lee passed away April 14, 2019 at age 75. Devoted father of Lester Jr., Carmen, Cynthia, Ronald, Christopher and Ella. Also survived by grandchildren, great grandchildren and sisters Thelma and Dorine. Dear husband of Patricia. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Saturday April 27th from 12 noon to 1 PM at McCafferty Sweeney Slabinski Barnes...

John J. La Rosa Sr. passed away on April 14th, 2019. Devoted husband of the late Jeanne, beloved father of Rev. John La Rosa, Pastor of St. Bartholomew's Church, Phila. and dear brother of Grace Hafer. Family and friends are invited to gather on Saturday April 27th from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM in St. Bartholomew's Church (Harbison and Cheltenham...

Michael J. Gleba, Sr., passed away tragically on April 11, 2019 at age 56. Loving husband of Kiki, devoted father of Kristen Venziale (Jeffrey), Jennifer Gress, Nicole Gleba, Michael Gleba Jr., and Nicholas Gleba. Proud Pop Pop of many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Loving and caring son of Catherine and the late Walter Gleba. Dear brother of Steven (Tom) and...

Elizabeth Borghise, of Philadelphia PA, died on Sunday, March 24, 2019, after battling metastatic colorectal cancer for the past year. She was 35. Liz held many titles throughout her life, her most favorite being "Mom." She was the loving mother of Carlos Sean, who was her world. Lito, as she affectionately called him, was her pride and joy and they...

Dorothy A. Jeter, (nee Hart) of Philadelphia PA, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2019. Devoted mother of Brian Jeter and Christine Niemczura (Andrew) and loving Mom Mom of Brandon, Madeline, Brian and Liam. Dear sister of Mary, Louis and the late Diane. Family and friends are invited to her viewing Thursday, March 28th from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM...

BARNESWANDA (nee Kukowski)peacefully on March 18, 2019. Wife of the late John, devoted mom of Christine, Jo-Ann, John (Karen) and David (Melissa). Proud Mom-Mom of Nick, Angela, Griffin, Liam, Kristian, Matt, Amanda, and "Bach" of Mason and Morgan. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing and Funeral on Satur-day March 23rd from 10 - 11:45 A.M., St. Bartholomew's Church...

Wanda Barnes (nee Kukowski) passed away peacefully on March 18th, 2019 after her long, courageous battle with COPD and Dementia. Wanda was best known for dedicating her life to serving and helping others. For many years she managed her mother's bar, "Angie's" in Frankford and took great pride in brightening the days of the workers from the many nearby factories,...

GEIB-MILLER-CLEMINSMARGARET M.On March 11, 2019. Devoted wife of the late William B. Miller. Loving, giving, and generous mom of Kathleen Miller, Carol Kimback, Barbara Miller, Michelle Abdul and the late Donna Miller. Also survived by many loving grandchildren and great grandchildren. Relatives, friends and former coworkers from Smith Kline & French are invited to her Viewing Friday 10 A.M. in...

Cutis Lee Forrest on February 26, 2019. Survived by his loving family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Saturday March 9th from 11 AM to 12 noon at the McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home 6126 Torresdale Avenue. Funeral Service will begin at 12 noon. Interment will be held privately. Arrangements by the McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home of Torresdale Avenue,...

Regina V. McCabe passed away on February 25, 2019. Dear sister of Joe, Ray, and the late Ed. Also survived by loving nieces, nephews and their families. Family members are invited to her funeral Saturday 9 AM to 10 AM at the McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home 6126 Torresdale Avenue. Prayer Service will begin at 10 AM. Interment New Cathedral Cemetery. Arrangements...