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Marie Rankin

Marie Rankin

May 25, 2021

Marie Rankin, of Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home on May 25, 2021, at the age of 81. Marie was born in Letterkenny, Ireland. At age 16, Marie traveled by boat alone to the United States in search of a life with more opportunity, leaving behind her only brother whom she was separated from as a child. After...

Victor Ragucci

Victor Ragucci

May 20, 2021

Victor Ragucci, on May 20, 2021. Brother of Dominic. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Saturday May 29, 2021 from 10-11AM at St. Vincent de Paul Church 109 E. Price St. Phila., PA 19144. Funeral Mass will follow at 11AM. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cem. In lieu of...

Michael A. McGowan

Michael A. McGowan

May 12, 2021

Michael A. McGowan, 60, of Fort Washington, Pa passed away on May 12, 2021 at Chestnut Hill Hospital after a long illness. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend. Michael was preceded in death by his father, John P. McGowan. He is survived by his mother, Marion V. McGowan (nee Latham) and his siblings John (Frances), Peter, Joseph,...

Holden Michael Claudius

Holden Michael Claudius

May 11, 2021

Holden Michael Claudius The exciting moments of pregnancy have turned to sorrow and heartfelt loss with the death of our baby boy, Holden Michael Claudius on May 11th, 2021. He was preceded in death by: Great-Grandparents: Howard and Deborah Becker. He leaves behind his loving family who will always love him: Parents: Michael and Jessica, Grandparents: Nancy and Joel Scudder,...

Karen M. Sabatini

Karen M. Sabatini

May 6, 2021

Karen Marie Sabatini, Age 60, of Oreland and Ocean City, on May 6th 2021, at home, surrounded by Family after a valiant and courageous 20 year battle with Breast Cancer. Karen is survived by her loving husband of 34 years Peter A. Nolan, her Daughter Moira and son Kevin. She is also survived by her brothers Albert and James Sabatini,...

Richard Devine

Richard Devine

May 4, 2021

Rev. Richard J. Devine C.M. on May 4, 2021. Brother of Mary Lyons. Services and interment will be held privately. Memorial donations may be made to the Congregation of the Mission, 500 E. Chelten Ave Philadelphia, PA 19144.

Catherine M. Maloney

Catherine M. Maloney

May 4, 2021

Catherine (Kay) M. (Abromaitis) Maloney, 84, of Oreland, PA, passed away on May 4, 2021 after a long battle with diabetes and recently congestive heart failure. Catherine was born on Dec. 17, 1936 to Dorothy & Constantine Abromaitis in Philadelphia. After graduating from St. Mary’s Academy, she worked for Bell Telephone, Prudential Insurance and Crescent Vending. She is survived by...

James Primosch

James Primosch

Apr 26, 2021

James Primosch, 64, a stalwart Philadelphia composer, pianist, and longtime University of Pennsylvania professor, died Monday of complications from pancreatic cancer at Penn Hospice at Rittenhouse, said his wife, Mary Murphy. Dr. Primosch, of Chestnut Hill, wrote music praised for being both sophisticated and genial. Though personally introverted, he formed deep bonds that made him a central player in the...

George J. Soberick

George J. Soberick

Apr 25, 2021

Rev. George J. Soberick entered eternal life on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Ann’s Choice, Warminster, PA, following an illness of five weeks. Born July 13, 1935 in Lansford, PA, he was a son of George and Helen T. (Moderick) Soberick. He attended the seminary of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Holy Ghost Fathers) before transferring to the Diocese...

Edward J. Hoban

Edward J. Hoban

Apr 21, 2021

April 21: Edward Joseph Hoban, age 67, of Erdenheim passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was the youngest child of the late Edward and Anna Hoban and brother to his late sister Mary Ann Clancy (John). He is survived by Patti (née McKeever), his wife of 41 years; three sons, Patrick (Stephanie), Kevin (Emily), and Michael (Ryane);...

John J. Roat

John J. Roat

Apr 17, 2021

John J. Roat, on April 17, 2021 at his home in Philadelphia. Son of the late George and Florence Roat. Beloved husband of 55 years to Barbara A. Roat (nee Cavanaugh). Devoted father to Christopher (Jean) and Maureen (Jonathan). Proud grandfather of Lily and Justin (Alexis). He is also survived by his sister, Mary Burns, and nephews Brian (Anne) and...

Attracta A. Meenan

Attracta A. Meenan

Apr 15, 2021

Attracta (Missy) Agnes Meenan On Thursday morning, April 15th, the world unexpectedly lost the kindest of souls, Attracta (Missy) Meenan (nee McElroy). Missy was a devoted wife of 34 years to Stephen; loving mother to Patrick and Shane; beloved daughter to the late Charles and Alice McElroy (nee McCullagh); sister to Martin (Pat), Anne and Macartan (Beth); fun-loving aunt to...

Cynthia L. Bruno

Cynthia L. Bruno

Mar 31, 2021

Cynthia Lynn Nordland Bruno passed away March 31, 2021. She is survived by many members of her large and loving family, including her six children: Crista Lee Lyon (Damion), Jennifer Lynn Bruno (Alwin Klaassen), Cortney Anne Bruno, Carmella Bruno Elmer (Ben), William Jude Bruno, and Jude Thaddeus Bruno, Jr.; her five grandchildren: Owen Thaddeus Elmer, Gabriella Lorine Lyon, Madeline Elizabeth...

Daniel Stasiorowski

Daniel Stasiorowski

Mar 25, 2021

On Thursday, March 25, 2021, Dan Stasiorowski of Wyndmoor, PA passed away at age 45 after a long series of complications following a bone marrow transplant in 2018. Dan is survived by his heartbroken wife of nearly 11 years and partner for 21 years, Melisa Mordenti, his loving parents George and Susan Stasiorowski, his sister Emily Stasiorowski and brother Adam...

Jeremy K. Lehman

Jeremy K. Lehman

Mar 20, 2021

Jeremy Keith Lehman 43, of Oreland, PA passed away on Saturday, March 20. Jeremy was an avid sports fan and lover of all Philadelphia teams, especially the 76ers. He was born April 16, 1977 in Philadelphia, PA to Deborah and Samuel. Survived by his two sons, Tyler and Austin Lehman. His parents, Deborah and Samuel; his sister Danielle and husband...

Frederick G. Molitor II

Frederick G. Molitor II

Mar 17, 2021

Frederick G. Molitor II, 69, of Oreland and formerly of Philadelphia, passed away on March 17, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Marie (nee Gleason). Loving father of Ryan (Maggie), Amy (Joe) Fuegel, and Tim (Casey). Beloved grandfather of Kaylee, Tyler, Alexa, Alyssa, Joseph, Mason and Ashe. Brother of the late Richard Molitor. Son of the late Frederick G....

Ruth Grove

Ruth Grove

Mar 6, 2021

Ruth Grove (nee Durchsprung) On Saturday, March, 6, 2021, Ruth Grove of Glenside, 92, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side. She was born to Harry and Stella Durchsprung in 1928. She is survived by her daughter, Carol (Jeff) Shortridge of Glenside, PA and her son Michael (Judy) Grove of Abington, PA. She was preceded in death by...

Brian G. Beerley

Brian G. Beerley

Feb 26, 2021

Brian Gerard Beerley, 66, of Flourtown, PA passed away on February 26th. Brian will be dearly missed by his wife Janet of 44 years, and his four children, Laura Arnoldt (Pete), Tracy Hanson (Jeff), Sean and Ryan. As “Pop Pop” to his five grand-children: PJ, Evan, Claire, Ellie, and Madeline; along with his nineteen nieces and nephews, twenty-one grandnieces and...

Patricia Snedeker Connor

Patricia Snedeker Connor

Feb 24, 2021

On February 24, 2021, Patricia Snedeker Connor gained her angel wings after a lengthy battle with Alzheimers. She is survived by the love of her life and husband of 45 years, Thomas P. Connor Jr., daughter Rebecca (Joseph) Capobianco, beloved grandchildren Ava and Max, and a wonderfully large, loving extended family. Born March 18th, 1942 to Catharine and Frank Snedeker,...

Sandra K. Wojnar

Sandra K. Wojnar

Feb 23, 2021

Sandra K. Wojnar, of Oreland, passed away February 23, 2021 at Artman Lutheran Home in Ambler. For weeks, trying to recover from Covid-19, Sandra had been asking “to go home” and had her wish fulfilled when she passed peacefully with her daughter holding her hand. Joyfully now in heaven, reunited with her son Noel, oldest grandson Colin and so many...