Obituaries

Kervin Candio was born on September 1, 1979 in Brooklyn, NY. Affectionately known as Poupi, he attended I.S. 293, Middle College High School at Medgar Evers College, and the College of Staten Island where he met the love of his life, Nazeha. They later married and had two beautiful children. In 2009, he and his family moved to Philadelphia, PA....

On October 9, 1929, just a few weeks before the infamous stock market crash, a star was born. She wasn't a star of stage, screen, or music, but one of family, friends, and community. On March 27th, she peacefully left this world surrounded by loved ones. Her name was Lucienne Nicoletti.Lucienne-known also as Lu, Cienne, mom, sister, aunt, grandmother, and...

Richard D. McClain Sr., age 71 passed away suddenly on March 26, 2022. He was the son of the late Edward McClain and Emily (nee Dyer) and he was also preceded in death by his brothers Bruce, Skippy, Michael and by his sister Arlene. He is survived by his loving sons Richard D. McClain Jr. (Lisa) and Shawn P. McClain...

Ethel Kling Hiller was born in Warminster, Pennsylvania, March 26, 1921 and lived to be 100 years old. She was the oldest sibling and had 3 sisters - Violet, Isabel and Florence, 2 brothers - Charles and Elwood, 1 half-sister - Jackie, and 2 half-brothers Phillip and Glenn. She also had many nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews....

Regina Helene Ancona passed away unexpectedly at the age of 36 on March 12, 2022. Beloved and devoted mother of Charlotte Rose and Gia Judith Lakos. Dearest daughter of Thomas M. Ancona and the late Mary Ann H. Ancona (nee Madden). Regina will be terribly missed by her brother Vincent Ancona, her fiance Jason Lakos, her uncle Bill Ancona and...

Edward Joseph Garvin, Jr., 57, of Northeast Philadelphia, suddenly passed away on March 5, 2022. Loving Father of Alexandria Eugenia Garvin, Brittany Anne Garvin, Tyler Edward Garvin, and Emma Annan Garvin. Son to the late Eugenia M Garvin (Monahan) and Edward J Garvin Sr. Brother to his late sisters; Barbara J Garvin and Heather Ciccarmaro, and stepbrother to the late...

Norma Natali Strouse died in peace on February 28, 2022 at the age of 72, of complications from an equestrian accident. She was the devoted wife of 50 years to Robert Strouse and mother to Kevin (Amy) and Brett Strouse. She also was the sister to Paul Natali (deceased), Marianne Natali, and Terri (Mat) Cecatiello, grandmother to Walter, Charlotte, and...

Pearl Arlene Ditro (nee Walter) passed away on February 22, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Raymond dear mother of Richard Presley, sister of Beryl Haasz, Clinton Walter and the late Carol Schmid and Reva Slatinski. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing and funeral Tuesday 10 AM at McCafferty Sweeney Slabinski Barnes Funerals and Cremations 6126 Torresdale Avenue....

Meggan Locklear, age 37, passed away on February 16, 2022. Dear daughter of Jeanette McGrath (Francis), loving mother to Rylee, Shane, Olivia, sister of Richard (Jamie), Hailey Ann (David), Victor (Brittany), Anthony and Caressa. Niece of Miriam Lockear and David Beltz (April). Also survived by many nieces, nephews, friends, cousins, aunts and uncles. She will be deeply missed by all...

Joseph A. EspositoOn February 10, 2022, Joe Esposito, 71, quietly passed into the next life in the arms of his devoted wife, Sharon. Joe was the beloved husband of Sharon (nee Butterline) having spent thirty-eight (38) years together. Joe was the devoted and supportive father of Joseph, Jr. (Stacy), James, Marisa Slevenski (Michael), Vincent, and Giana Schortye (Martin). He was...

Raymond Oczkowski, age 83 of Philadelphia born to eternal life on January 31, 2022. Loving husband of 55 years to Dorothy J. Oczkowski (nee Skiba), devoted father to Maria Oczkowski Viola (Anthony) and Raymond J. Oczkowski (Christine), beloved grandfather to Anthony (Jennifer) and Kevin Viola (Kiley Schranze) and Joseph Oczkowski. Great Grandfather to newly arrived Ellie Rose Viola. Ray was...

Ellen Mattock, age 84, passed away on January 25, 2022 , at home with her family. She is survived by her children, Kim Kitchen and Jim Mattock, son in law Jim, daughter in law Sharon , grandchildren Jimmy (Alyssa), Matt, Kerri (Riley), Ray, Chace (Alex) and Jake, great grandson, Ashton, her sister, Maria McCabe (Joe), nieces Karen Vegega (Alex), JoAnn...

Gerald E. Corkery passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on January 24, 2022 at the age of 77.Gerry was the beloved husband of Maureen A. Corkery and devoted father of Colleen Corkery and Sean Corkery (Heather). Proud grandfather of Riley, Devin, Reese, Madelynn and Liam. He is also survived by his sisters Anna Marie and Cheryl along with many nieces and...

James E. Mattock was born on August 13, 1940 and passed away suddenly on January 22, 2022 at the age of 81. Jimmy will be dearly missed by his life long partner Dolores Mallon, his children Kimberly Kitchen and Jim Mattock, his son in law Jim, his daughter in law Sharon, grandchildren Jimmy (Alyssa), Kerri (Riley), Matt, Raymond, Chace (Alex),...

William D. Lewis "Billy"aka Rednut; aka Silverstone 469 (Stoney) peacefully passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022. Billy's infectious smile will be sadly missed by his immediate family, extended family and many, many friends. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Sunday January 30th (rescheduled from Saturday) at McCafferty Sweeney Slabinski Barnes Funerals and Cremations 6126 Torresdale avenue...

Michael A. Goslin, age 40, passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2022. Michael "papa" was a proud father to Olivia age 6, Mia age 2, Christian, 7 months and sadly missed by his best friend and love of his life Jamie. Principe Cherished son of Howard and Doreen Grove; dear brother of Stephanie Goslin (Daniel Castro) and Leah Grove. Loving...

Kathleen ODonnell (Shields) age 85, passed away peacefully on Friday January 14, 2022. Kathleen ODonnell was born on August 12, 1936 to Patrick and Grace Shields, sister to Johnny (Anna) Shields, Jimmy Shields, Ann (Sister Carmel Regina), Mary Grace (Kevin) Otto and sister in law Mary (Frank) Donahue.Kathleen is predeceased by her husband (Stephen ODonnell), brothers Johnny and Jimmy, her...

Clint W. Benullo, age 60, passed away on January 10, 2022. Loving husband of Deborah J. (nee Korzuch). Dear father of Elizabeth Benullo (James Cohen), Poppy of granddaughters Nora and Lillian and brother of Robert Wilson. Preceded in death by his father Joseph Benullo and mother Elizabeth (nee McCafferty).Clint grew up "everywhere" as he would say, moving several times with...

Marguerite (Sylvester) Driscoll, 86, of Philadelphia PA passed away peacefully on January 3, 2022. 'Rita', as she was affectionately known, was born on June 4, 1935 to Dorothy (Cohen) and Dominic Sylvester in Philadelphia. She graduated from South Philadelphia High School in 1953. Rita was talented in so many aspects of her life. She was a gifted artist even though...

"What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us."Rose Marie Mason (ne Lees) was born in Philadelphia, PA on September 13, 1961, the 5th child of George and Roseann (Whalen) Lees. While her baptismal name was Rose Marie, she was fondly called Rose or Rosie, She was...