Obituaries

BIRDDIANEOn October 1, 2018. Loving mother of Anthony and Nicole; devoted grandmom of Mia Marino and Cinderella Bird. Dear sister of Denise. Relatives and friends gathered Saturday to share fond memories and celebrate Diane's life.

Michael Hammond passed away on October 4, 2018. Devoted dad of Kim and Michael, dear grandfather of Aiden and Makaeli. Loving brother of Terry Sheehan (the late John), Mary Alice Raymond (the late Harry), Nancy Morrin (Michael) and Eddie (Cherry). Loving son of the late Edward R. Hammond, Jr. and Doris Carr and brother of the late Patti, Sue, Judy,...

Diane Bird passed away on October 1, 2018. Loving mother of Anthony and Nicole, devoted grandmom of Mia Marino and Cinderella Bird. Dear sister of Denise. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday October 6th from 11 A.M. to 12 noon at the McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home 6126 Torresdale Avenue. Words of remembrance will be spoken at 12 noon. Interment...

MOORELORRAINE C. (née O'Donnell)On September 26, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Dear wife of the late Paul C., and beloved companion of James "Russ" Bozarth. Loving mom of Paul (Geri), Colleen Ashenbrener (Don), and the late Patrick. Devoted grandmom of Caitlyn Beahan (Matt), Paul "Eoin" (Leann), Daniel and Conor. Dear sister of William O'Donnell (Marybeth). Relatives and friends are...

Lorraine C. Moore (ne O'Donnell) on September 26, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Dear wife of the late Paul C., and beloved companion of James "Russ" Bozarth. Loving mom of Paul (Geri), Colleen Ashenbrener (Don), and the late Patrick. Devoted grandmom of Caitlyn Beahan (Matt), Paul "Eoin" (Leann), Daniel and Conor. Dear sister of William O'Donnell (Marybeth). Relatives and...

Joseph Lister on September 11, 2018. Sadly missed by his loving friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral mass on Saturday September 22, 2018 at 12 noon in Visitation Church 2625 B Street (B and Lehigh Ave.). Burial will follow in New Cathedral Cemetery. Arrangements by the McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home of Torresdale Avenue, John Barnes Funeral Director,...

Deborah Ann McGlashen on September 11, 2018. Loving mother of Sean McGlashen (Nicole), Dominic Apice, and Brianna McMonagle. Grandmother of Roman and Charlie, and sister of Joseph McGlashen and Michael McGlashen. Relatives, friends and fellow coworkers from the Philadelphia City Commissioners Office/ Voter Registration are invited to gather Sunday September 16th from 9 AM to 11 AM at the McCafferty-Sweeney...

Harry R. Staniszewski on Sept. 10, 2018. Beloved Husband of the late Dorothy (nee Cervonka). Loving Dad of Ann Fierimonte (Carl Baum), Hank (Ellen), Theresa Heileman (Buddy), Dorothy (Bill Frandsen), Susan Meo (Frank) and Rita. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Sat. Sept. 15 at 10:30AM at McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home,...

Todd Lorimer suddenly on August 20, 2018 at age 45 after battling a short cardiac illness. Survived by his loving longtime girlfriend Jennifer Steinruck, his parents Thomas Lorimer Sr. (Mary Ann), and Carolann Lorimer (Sean McKinney), his brothers Tommy Lorimer Jr. (Michele) and Jamie Lorimer (Kim). Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Relatives and friends...

James Brock, beloved dad of Alexis and Jayden Brock. Dear brother of Sharon Brock and sisters. Loving son of the late Christine Degrandis. Also survived by nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing and funeral Wednesday evening August 22nd from 7 PM to 8 PM at the McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home 6126 Torresdale Avenue....

Dennis Booth, passed away suddenly on August 15, 2018. Beloved son of Bernice and the late James Booth. Loving brother of Janice Petner (Mark), Glenn Booth, and Stephen Booth (Ida). Devoted uncle of George Petner, Carole Petner and Michael Booth. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Saturday August 25th from 10 AM to 11 AM in St. John's...

Barbara Anne Ritter on August 18, 2018. Loving mom of Chalie Ritter (Anna), Justin (Christina), Laurie Ritter-Sanchez (Jr.), and the late Wendy. Devoted mom mom of Christian, Casey, Brendan, Chelsea, Gabriel, Aylesia Juliette, dear sister of Bill Kearney, Rosemary Rose, Beth Kearney, and the late John Kearney and daughter of Rose Kearney (late Bud). Relatives and friends are invited to...

John L. "Jack" Corcoran III on August 17, 2018. Loving son of John L. Corcoran Jr., and Eileen T. (nee McKelvey), beloved brother of Thomas, Meghan Banas (Michael), Brian, Kieran, and Kyle (Katelyn). Dear uncle of Kyle Jr., devoted grandson of Jean Corcoran (late John Sr.) and Helen McKelvey (late Thomas). Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles and cousins....

Marie Golden, of North Wildwood, NJ passed peacefully on August 16th after a 17 month battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 59. Marie was the beloved wife of James Michael Golden for 39 years. Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late Francis Moretti and Mary Moretti (Devenney). Marie was a resident of Philadelphia for 50 plus years...

Miriam Santiago, sadly missed by her loving family and friends. Service and interment held privately. Arrangements by the McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home of Torresdale Avenue, John Barnes Supervisor 215-333-0500

Suzanne Knobbs on August 12th, 2018. Beloved mother of Thomas, Shane and the late Robbie, loving mom-mom of Makayla, Makenna, and Thomas Jr. Sadly missed by Robert, and her sister Sharon Cuddy (Richard), her brother James Eveland Jr. (Maria), her mother Mary Anne Eveland (late James) and also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to...

William Douglas Oglesby, Jr. of Oxford Circle passed away December 26, 2017. Born August 30, 1938 in Atlantic City, NJ. Bill was a proud patriot who served in the United States Navy from 1958 to 1963 on the USS Okinawa (LPH3). He was a kind, generous and hard-working man as a troubleshooter for the Philadelphia Postal Service for many years....

William J. Heston was born March 31, 1937, and went home to be with the Lord June 25, 2018. Bill resided at Crestview Nursing Home for the last 10 years, but grew up and lived most of his life on Ontario St. in Philadelphia. Bill had a kind and loving heart who cared deeply for his family and friends. He...

Robert "Bob" Thomson passed away on June 16, 2018. Loving husband of Linda (nee McCarron), devoted dad of Sean (Tina) and Kristen. Dear brother of Tommy, Lorraine Shilton (Bob), Eleanor Wilkinson, Maryann Thomson, and Lois Thomson. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws. Bob was a graduate of North Catholic High School Class of 1964 who proudly...

Phyllis Frederick on May 23, 2018. Loving mother of Joseph Rynkiewicz (Cindy) and David Rynkiewicz (Kellie). Relatives, friends and fellow coworkers of South Street Souvlaki where Phyllis was a dedicated waitress for over 30 years and was adored by generations of customers are invited to gather Monday June 4th from 6 PM to 7:30 PM at the McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home...