OBITUARIES

Stephen John Murray

Stephen John Murray

Feb 21, 2022

Stephen John Murray (June 5, 1971 – February 21, 2022) Stephen John Murray, age 50, passed away on February 21, 2022, in New York City, after a courageous 2 ½ year battle with cancer. Born in Narberth, PA, to Philip and Anne (nee Murphy) Murray, Stephen was a graduate of Radnor High School and Pennsylvania State University, with a degree...

Colleen Kelly Coll

Colleen Kelly Coll

Feb 14, 2022

Colleen Kelly Coll, on February 14, 2022. Formerly of Plymouth Meeting. Beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Loving mother of Ryan P. (Marianna) and the late Moira. Grandmother of Fiona Kelly, William Coll and Alexandra Coll. Sister of Sharon Gormley (Chris), Vince Kelly (Chrisanne), Jack Kelly (Connie), Jim Kelly (Bette), Michael Kelly (Susie), and Anthony Kelly (Colleen). She is...

Janice Coyle

Janice Coyle

Feb 5, 2022

Janice Giovinazzo Coyle of Ambler, PA passed away on February 5th surrounded by her family at her bedside. Janice grew up in Chestnut Hill with her two brothers and two sisters. She was the office manager for Chestnut Hill Podiatry for over 30 years. Janice loved the beach in Sea Isle City, where she spent her summer vacations with her...

William J. Bamber

William J. Bamber

Jan 23, 2022

Rev. William J. Bamber, C.M., on January 23, 2022. Brother of the late Sr. Marie Alice, IHM, Lillian, and James. Religious, relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Thursday January 27, 2022 from 9-10AM at the Miraculous Medal Shrine 500 E. Chelten Ave Philadelphia, PA 19144. Funeral Mass will follow at 10:15AM. Masks are required to attend in person....

Dorothy Carr

Dorothy Carr

Jan 18, 2022

Dorothy M Carr, age 87, of Oreland, Pennsylvania, peacefully passed away on January 18, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 1, 1934, in Philadelphia, PA, Dorothy was the daughter of Gerald and Veronica Smith, sister to Gerald Smith Jr. and James Smith. Dorothy graduated from Little Flower High School in 1952. Dorothy was married to her beloved...

Harry T. Clark

Harry T. Clark

Jan 12, 2022

On Wednesay, January 12, 2022, Harry Thomas Clark, passed away at the age of 71. Harry was born on January 5, 1951 to Harry A and Mary P (nee Doherty) Clark. He graduated from Springfield High School and went on to be a self-employed roofer. Harry had a passion for the outdoors and was an avid fisherman. He also enjoyed...

Kathleen Marshall

Kathleen Marshall

Jan 12, 2022

Kathleen (Kathy) Ann Marshall (nee Schutte), the oldest daughter of Robert and Sara Schutte, passed away in the early morning hours of January 12, 2022. She lived in Mason, Ohio for all of her early life. She attended Mason High School and then went on to complete 2 years at Ohio State University. She married Franklin H. Marshall on January...

William J Smith

William J Smith

Jan 9, 2022

William J. Smith age 87, of Jenkintown, PA, son of William Preston and Helen Veronica (Hallahan) Smith, passed away peacefully on January 9th. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Nancy (Carfrey) daughter Nancy Smith Delaney(Joseph) of Princeton, NJ and two grandchildren, Caitlyn and Christopher. He is also survived by his sister Patricia (Pat) Diamond of Southampton,...

Mary C. Trainer

Mary C. Trainer

Dec 28, 2021

Mary C. Trainer peacefully passed away on December 28, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Loving and most devoted sister to Helen Panepresso, Andrew Trainer (Nancy), Marge Garman (Fred) and the late Charlie Trainer (Joanne). Most generous Aunt to twenty-three nephews and nieces, fifty-two great nephews and nieces, and four great, great nephews and nieces. Mary was a full-time diligent...

Louis P. Trotta C.M.

Louis P. Trotta C.M.

Dec 19, 2021

Rev. Louis P. Trotta C.M., on December 19, 2021. Brother of the late Josephine Trombetti, Anna Lagon, Jeanette Eichhorn, and Michael Trotta. Religious, relatives and friends are invited to his viewings on Wednesday from 3-5PM and 7-9PM, and again Thursday from 9-10AM at the Miraculous Medal Shrine 500 E. Chelten Ave. A Funeral Mass will be held Thursday at 10:30AM....

Joseph E. Galbally

Joseph E. Galbally

Dec 19, 2021

On Sunday, December 19, 2021, Joseph Edward Galbally passed away peacefully in the house that he built in Erdenheim PA. Joe “Tubby” Galbally was born on July 3, 1947. Son of Thomas Aloysius Galbally and Adeline Cook. He was raised on Phil Ellena Street in the Mt. Airy section of Philadelphia and was a member of the Little Flower Parish....

Thomas Kennedy C.M.

Thomas Kennedy C.M.

Dec 12, 2021

Rev. Thomas R. Kennedy, C.M., on December 12, 2021. Brother of Theresa, and the late Helen, Joan, Brother Stephen Kennedy C.M., Richard, William and Joseph. Religous, relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Saturday Dec. 18th, from 9-10AM at St. Vincent's Seminary 500 E. Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144. Funeral Mass will follow at 10:30AM. Proof of vaccination and...

James G. McGann

James G. McGann

Nov 29, 2021

Dr. James G. McGann PhD, of Ambler, died peacefully in sleep on November 29, 2021. Loving husband of Emily M. Cohen. Devoted father of Maya. Dear brother of Jack (Linda) McGann, Loretta McGann, Katherine McMahon, and Barbara Maguire. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Amy Cohen (Noel Rubinton) and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to...

James C. McGoldrick

James C. McGoldrick

Nov 28, 2021

James C. McGoldrick, 80, passed away peacefully on November 28th surrounded by family members and loved ones. Jim, as he was more commonly known was born in Philadelphia to the late Francis J. McGoldrick and the late Catherine McGoldrick (Crane). Jim was born and raised in the Mt. Airy neighborhood of Philadelphia, along with his siblings Frank, John and Mary...

Joan Celikiz

Joan Celikiz

Nov 25, 2021

Joan Marthacino Celikiz was born 9/8/1934 in Hazelton, PA and passed on 11/24/21. She came to Philadelphia to attend nursing school and met and married the love of her life, Gultekin Celikiz who predeceased her on 9/26/2019. She was instrumental in starting the Albert Einstein Medical Center Hospice Program in the 1970’s. She is missed by daughter Deborah (Lark) son...

Jeanne Hey

Jeanne Hey

Nov 22, 2021

The family is sorry to say that we have decided to cancel the memorial service due to the current state of the pandemic. Thank you for remembering Jeanne. Jeanne Hey (nee Cooper) passed away peacefully on November 22, surrounded by her family and in her son’s home. Jeanne was born to Clement and Anna Cooper in December 1932 in West...

Edward A. Jablonski

Edward A. Jablonski

Nov 20, 2021

Edward “Ted” Adam Jablonski passed away peacefully at his home in Ambler, Pennsylvania on November 20, 2021. He was surrounded by his loving family. Ted was a devoted husband to his wife Chitra for 49 years. He was an adoring father to his children Miroslawa Jablonski-Cohen and Mark Jablonski and will be greatly missed by his son-in-law Jonathan Cohen and...

Thomas Murdock III

Thomas Murdock III

Nov 15, 2021

Thomas “John” Murdock III passed away on November 15, 2021 at Presbyterian Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late Thomas Murdock Jr. and Marie D’Ambrosio Murdock. He is survived by his daughter Jessica; his sisters Mary, Bertha and Deborah; and brothers Norman and William. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews as well as...

James J. Walsh

James J. Walsh

Nov 10, 2021

James J. Walsh, passed away peacefully at Kindred Hospital in Havertown, PA on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. He was 67. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late James and Eleanor (nee King) Walsh. He is survived by his sisters Eleanor and Margaret Rahill (Gene). He is also survived by 2 nieces and 3 nephews. A Funeral...

Dorothy P. Abromaitis

Dorothy P. Abromaitis

Nov 5, 2021

Dorothy P. Abromaitis, of Oreland, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, November 5, 2021. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday November 20, 2021 at 10:30AM at Holy Martyrs Church 120 Allison Rd Oreland, PA 19075. Relatives and friends are invited to call from 9:30-10:30AM at the church. Interment will follow in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.