Obituaries

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Frances Helen Hagstotz, surrounded by family on December 26, 2019. She was 78 years young, having just celebrated her birthday with Stocks cake and ice cream. Her beloved husband, Bill, preceded Frances in death. Frances and Bill were life- long sweethearts that married and grew their family in Philadelphia. Frances was much-loved...

RETTBERGDolores (nee Heberger) on December 27, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Loving mother of Margaret Hanlon (Michael), Christine Hartman (Michael) and Jennifer Petaccio (Dan). Devoted grandmom of Katherine (Steven), Andrea (Brandon), Ryan, Charles, Michael, Andrew, Meghan, Nicholas, Aidan and Mia. Great grandmom of Natalye and Skylar. Dear sister of Edward Heberger (Nancy) and Barbara Sykes (the late Joseph)....

Michael A. Lang, age 29, suddenly on December 23, 2019. Loving son of Michael and Lynn, and dear brother of Kiersten Parsons (Greg). Also survived by his devoted grandparents, Michael and Betty Lang, Tom O'Connor (the late Cheryl) and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Monday 10 AM to 11 AM in...

Catharine passed away in December 2019.

Marie passed away in December 2019.

Joan Cook (ne Woltjen) passed away suddenly on December 16th, 2019 at age 61, surrounded by her devoted husband of 40 years, Bill, and her loving children, Bill (Janet), Bridget, and Kristin (Hazem). She was the perfect Nanny to her grandchildren Jackson, Lucy May Lovebug, and Ella Bella and will be heartfully missed by her mother Joan, and her siblings...

Doris passed away in December 2019.

Helen C. Viola (nee Fitzgerald) on November 30, 2019. Beloved mother of Al Viola (Kathleen) and Felicia DeVito (Steven Piccone). Loving grandmother of Amanda Viola, Shane Viola (Haley), Luke Viola, Jaclyn DeVito (financee Frank Gallagher, Jr.) and Danielle Nejman (Timmy). Also sadly missed by her great-grandchildren Fynn, Sloan and Nash. Dear sister of Eileen Fitzgerald, Agnes Hanratty and the late...

SHIRLEYJane M. (nee Hamski) on Nov. 28, 2019. Wife of the late Ralph D. Shirley. Beloved mother of Deacon Ralph J.Shirley (Deborah) and Joseph T. Shirley. Also sadly missed by her grandchildren Mia Hylan, John-Paul Shirley, Marianne Watson, Judith Smith and Joseph T. Shirley. Also sadly missed by 6 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Saturday,...

SABECDoris Jean (nee Bauer) age 96 passed away on December 14, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Edwin Sabec. Loving mother of Edwin Sabec, Janis Culver, Ronald Sabec, Debra Smeltzer (David). Grandmom of Holly Zanine, Raymond Culver, Eddie Sabec, Brian Sabec (Jamie), Kimberly Gordon (Chris), Matthew Smeltzer (Fiancee Steven) and Timothy Smeltzer (Renee). Great grandmom ofEmily Zanine, Claudia Zanine, Edward...

JANKOWSKICatharine F. 'Cass' (nee Supplee) on Dec. 1, 2019. Wife of the late Edward K. Beloved mother of Antonina M. 'Tina' Sheehan (Michael) and Bernice C. Forbes (Glen). Loving grandmother of Madison Forbes, Brandon Sheehan and Meggie Kerlin (Robert). Also sadly missed by 2 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Thursday 7 PM to 9 PM at...

ZAPOROWSKIMarie J. on November 23, 2019. Beloved wife of Charles J. Loving mother of Rick (Chris), Mark (Madge) and Dennis (Terry). Also sadly missed by 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and 2 brothers. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Wednesday beginning at 9:30 AM at St. Christopher's Church, 13301 Proctor Rd, Phila. PA 19116. Funeral Mass 10:30 AM. Int....

Migdalia passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019.Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Saturday 9:15 A.M. to 10:15 A.M. in St. Matthew's Church, 3000 Cottman Avenue. Funeral Mass will begin 10:30 A.M.In lieu of flowers, donations to the @ would be appreciated by her family.

VELEZMIGDALIABeloved mom of Yvonne, Tara Lynn and Leslie. Loving grand-mom of Jessica, Nicholas, Jasmine, Ralie, Isabella, and the late Joseph Michael. Dear sister of Anna, Maguie, Digna and also sadly missed by Freddie, passed away on Nov. 12, 2019. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Saturday 9:15 A.M. to 10:15 A.M. in St. Matthew's Church, 3000 Cottman Avenue....

Marion Kelly passed away on November 3, 2019. Devoted wife of the late James C. Kelly. Beloved mother of Diana Stevenson (William), James Kelly, Karen Lachman, and Doreen Nowakowski (Stephen). Proud Mom-Mom of Brittany, Scott, Stephen, James, and James Patrick. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday November 9th from 10 AM to 11 AM at McCafferty Sweeney Slabinski...

Charles Gabrielaitis passed away on October 30, 2019. Survived by his dear brother and many friends and caretakers from PATH. Family, friends, and all from the PATH family are invited to gather Wednesday November 6th from 10 AM to 11 AM at McCafferty Sweeney Slabinski Barnes Funerals and Cremations 6126 Torresdale Avenue. Funeral service will begin 11 AM and interment...

Barbara Dunlop (nee Herriott ) age 81, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Gordon Dunlop Sr. Loving mom of Gordon Jr. (Toni), Linda (Tim), and John (Melissa). She is the grandmom of 8 and great grandmom of 9. Dear sister of Bruce Herriott (Sue) of California and also survived by many...

Jessica Convery passed away on October 8, 2019. Services and interment were held privately. Arrangements by McCafferty Sweeney Slabinski Barnes Funerals and Cremations of Torresdale Avenue, John Barnes Supervisor.

Mary Houser passed away on October 10, 2019. Sadly missed by her loving family and her dear friends from PATH. Relatives, friends, and those from PATH who loved her attended her funeral at McCafferty Sweeney Slabinski Barnes Funerals and Cremations on October 15th. Prayer service and burial followed in Magnolia Cemetery.

Lucille Joanne Vandenburg (nee Malkoski)was born on February 9, 1948 andpassed away on September 6, 2019 at age 71.Lucillewas the devoteddaughter of the late Joseph and Wanda Malkoski.Theloving wife of 51 years of John, cherished mom of Michele (Brian) and Wendy.Thedear sister of Loretta Wickizer (late Donald), Joseph Malkoski (Janice), Barbara MacFarland (John) and the late Robert Malkoski (Karen). Lucille...