Obituaries

CUNNINGHAMKathleen J. (Lewis) on August 27th, 2022, age 73, of Philadelphia. Wife of Joseph E. Cunningham. Beloved Mother of Ken (Dawn) and Rose. She was the loving grandmother of 5 grandchildren, Steven, Maria, David, Kasey, and Abigail. She was devoted to her many cousins, extended family members, and a friend to anyone who ever met her. She was actually better...

William "Bill" Cole, 81, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday morning, August 19, 2022 . Bill was born in Philadelphia to Josephine and Henry Cole on August 31, 1940 and graduated from Father Judge High School in 1958. Following graduation he served in the Army National Guard and then was a Philadelphia Police Officer for...

James Hurley Milligan was born November 17,1970 and passed away suddenly on August 10, 2022. He was a wonderful son, brother, uncle, teammate, neighbor and friend to many. He was kind, gentle, ever curious and incredibly funny. He said things as they were and he saw people as they were. He loved so enormously and fiercely, he looked at life...

Robert Wenig passed away on August 27, 2021 and is survived by his wife Mayona Wenig, daughter Doris Winter and her husband Jeff, three grand children, one great grand daughter, his sisters Diann Weidhaas, Karen Partridge (Steve), six nieces and one nephew. He is preceded in death by his sister Joann Wood and 2 nephews Christopher and Antonio.Bob was born...

O'Connor James W. "Oakie" "Jim" Was a loving husband to the late Winnie, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He left this world peacefully on July 27, 2022 to join his soulmate, Winnie. He was born February 14, 1935 to Andrew and Catherine O'Connor. He was sibling to the late John (Barbara) and the late Ellen Callahan (Joseph). He is...

Rose Helen Beshel "Big Rose" (nee Donahue) passed on July 17, 2022. Devoted wife of the late Francis "Butch" Beshel. Beloved mother of Rosemarie Cooney (Robert), Dolores "Lori" Stawicki (Michael), Richard (late Jackie) and the late Gerald Beshel. Loving MeMom to Desiree Rose Cooney, Sean Cooney, Mandee Stawicki (Chris Shaw), Michael Stawicki (Melissa), Brittany Beshel (Emily Holmes) and Gia Beshel....

Bert Umberto Capecci passed away suddenly on July 13th, 2022, peacefully in his sleep. He was 71 years old, and was the son of Louie and Ann Capecci and was born on February 2nd, 1951.Bert enjoyed the horsing game, owning and betting on them, playing craps at the casino, and golfing with his friends and family. Bert always was the...

McKelvey Helen T. (nee Martin) Age 88, passed away suddenly on June 11, 2022. Beloved wife of 69 years of the late Thomas J.; loving mother of Thomas J. Jr., Maureen Pomante (Joseph), Eileen Corcoran (John), Kathleen Corcoran (Joseph), Colleen Mansfield (James); cherished grandmother of 20 and great grandmother of 14; devoted daughter of the late Paul and Margaret Martin...

Jason Thomas Cougle, of Philadelphia, born October 2, 1981, left this world much too soon at age 40, on June 12, 2022. Jason graduated from Roman Catholic High School and attained his Bachelor's degree in Biology at the University of Scranton and went on to clinical research, pharmaceuticals and cancer studies. His captivating smile filled the room. He loved playing...

CHOMISZEWSKI MILDRED A. On June 7, 2022 entered into the long-awaited arms of her loving parents Albert H. and Minnie Marie. Beloved wife of the late John A. Chomiszewski, Sr. Loving mother of John A., Jr., (Cynthia), Michael A. (Cynthia), Cynthia A. Curcurto (Charles), Beth Ann Snyder, Albert Krause and the late Joseph E., and Deborah M. Gracki (Joseph). Grandmother...

Cathy Ostaszewski, age 70, formerly of Philadelphia,was born on May 1, 1952 to her mother, Mary Bowers. and passed away on May 19, 2022.She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years Joseph Ostaszewski. They were blessed with four children; Joseph (Janeen), Patrick (Mary), Casey Edwards, and Andrew Ostaszewski. On May 19th, she was reunited with Casey, Andrew, and...

Patricia McIntyre (nee Callahan), loving wife of the late Robert passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022.Pat was born on January 30, 1942 to the late John and Edith Callahan. She was the spoiled little sister to Winnie O'Connor (deceased), John (Jack) Callahan (deceased) and Jean Shank. Out of many jobs in her life, her favorite was working at Strawbridges....

Barbara Jean Boyle (71) of Philadelphia, PA passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 8th, 2022. Barbara was reunited in heaven on the same day as her late husband (John's) birthday and with her late son (Leonard/Lenny). Barbara is survived by her son John (Kim), son Patrick, daughter Christine (Steve), loving Mom Mom to Alex, Shane, Dylan, Kaylee, Jayden and a...

David C. Sauter, 71 passed away on May 5, 2022 at home per his wishes surrounded by his loving wife and family after a short battle with lung cancer. David was born in Philadelphia, PA on October 26, 1950 the 3rd of 8 children. Son of Catherine (ne Bell) and Carl Sauter.Husband of Barbara A. (Ne McCollum) for 52 years....

Stephanie Sicinski was predeceased by her parents, Theodore and Tekla Lypka and was born and raised in Philadelphia and married to Matthew Sicinski, Sr. who preceded her in death. Survived by her loving children, Patricia Hoover (John), Matthew Sicinski, Jr. (Kathleen), Rycharde Sicinski (Carol), Andrew Sicinski, grandchildren, Jeffrey Mieszek (April), Jennifer Sittineri (Robert), Jaime Mieszek, Jessica Ashby (Joseph), Matthew Sicinski...

Ellan Kay Faust (nee Funk) age 79, of Phila., PA passed away peacefully with family by her side on May 1, 2022. Ellan was predeceased by her parents Elliott and Bettyann (Koerning) Funk and her brother Bruce E. Funk. She is survived by her children Frank B. Moore and Nancy Cohen (ne Fricker) ( Mark). Ellan is also sadly missed...

Jeffrey A. Evans, age 39, passed away on May 1st, 2022 in Philadelphia. He is the son of Charles Evans Jr. and Nancy Evans. Brother to Francis (Gina) and Charles lll (Christine). Father of Colin, Aubrey, Jeffrey Jr. (JJ), and his angel Emma. Grandson of Barbara Evans and the late Charles Evans, Frank Zabawa and Lillian Zabawa. He is also...

Christine Mary Blagus (nee Farley) passed away on May 3, 2022. Christine was born and raised in the Frankford section of Philadelphia where she meet the love of her life the late Thomas Blagus. They married August 16th, 1954 and had three wonderful children; Elizabeth, Thomas and Christina. She was also blessed with 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Christine...

Nancy Ann Ayres, age 64, died peacefully on the morning of April 24, 2022 at Temple University Hospital. Nancy was born on July 12, 1957, in Philadelphia, PA, to Edward and Nancy Lockhead. Nancy was one of six children.In 1975, Nancy graduated from Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls. Later, Nancy attended nursing school where she received her degree...

Bernice Booth (nee Fandrick), a caring wife, mother, and grandmother, left this world in peace on April 23, 2022 at age 95 after several days of heart complications.She was born to George and Amanda Fandrick (nee Huplits) in Philadelphia on March 15, 1927. She and her late sister, Violet Wetzel (nee Fandrick), were raised in the Olney neighborhood and graduated...