OBITUARIES
James F. Maguire
Jul 20, 2021
James F. Maguire, age 79, formerly of Germantown. Born on December 21, 1941 to the late James and Thelma (Clayton) Maguire. Survived by his sister Arlene (Maguire) Bennis, and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his sister Miriam Poli (Maguire). Jim was a graduate of Cardinal Dougherty High School and was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. Most of...
Edward O. McGovern
Jul 10, 2021
Edward O. McGovern, CPA, passed away after a short illness on Saturday, July 20, 2021, age 83. Formerly of Germantown, Philadelphia and Oreland, Pa. Beloved son of the late Frank and Nora McGovern, beloved brother of the late Francis J. McGovern. He is survived by his cousin, Maryann Kelly. Also survived by nieces Tracy McGovern Smith, Tara McGovern Williams and...
Joseph A. Laskowski
Jul 7, 2021
Joseph A. Laskowski, on July 7, 2021. Of Oreland, formerly of Bridesburg. Husband of the late Elizabeth "Libby" Durnin. Father of Amy Fitzmartin (Brian), and Gregory Laskowski (Cindy). Dziadzi of Adam and Tyler. Brother of Nancy Laskowski (Frank Ashmore), Jerry Laskowski (Mary), Connie Martin (Ray Deeley), and Chris Laskowski (Jeana). A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday July 16,...
Shawn DiFerdinando
Jun 20, 2021
Shawn Rose DiFerdinando Shawn was the youngest child of nine children born to John A. DiFerdinand and Rose M.(nee Cooney). She is survived by all her siblings: Peter (Cindy nee Christi), Donna Reifsnyder (Jerry deceased), John (Jean nee Lafferty), Paul (Jennifer nee DeStefano), James (Ro nee Chillemi), Thomas, Margaret, and Mary. Shawn is also survived her Aunt Mary, many cousins,...
Patricia Ellen Heenan
Jun 20, 2021
Patricia Ellen Heenan, devoted daughter, beloved sister, and magical aunt to more than 60 nieces, nephews and grand-nieces and nephews, died peacefully surrounded by family on June 20, 2021. Born at the American Airforce Base in Wiesbaden, Germany on July 31, 1952 while her family was stationed overseas, “Pat Ellen” was the fifth child of Edward T. and Jane (Nugent)...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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