OBITUARIES

Joseph E. Coyle

Joseph E. Coyle

Dec 22, 2018

Joseph E. Coyle of Flourtown, PA passed away peacefully on December 22, 2018.  He was the beloved husband of Ann C. (nee Fisher).  Joe was born in Philadelphia, PA on January 4, 1936 to the late A. Leo Coyle and Anna E. Colwell (nee Nolan).  He was raised in Mayfair in St. Matthew’s Parish and graduated from Northeast Catholic High...

Angela Foley

Angela Foley

Nov 17, 2018

Angela Foley, 88, Mother of Twelve and Five Decade Volunteer    Angela Foley, 88, died of natural causes over the weekend.   She was an only child who raised twelve children, was still active right up until her death in the daily lives of her 28 grandchildren and four great grandchildren and was married to her late husband Jack for...

Robert Prior

Robert Prior

Oct 29, 2018

  Robert J. Prior C.M., on October 29, 2018.  Brother of James C.M., Thomas C.M., and the late Francis C.M., and John.  Religious, relatives and friends are invited to his viewings Tuesday Nov. 6th from 3-5PM and 7-9PM, and again on Wednesday Nov. 7th  from 9-10AM at St. Vincent’s Seminary 500 E. Chelten Ave Philadelphia, PA 19144.  Funeral Mass will...

Barbara Jean Hunt Homolka

Barbara Jean Hunt Homolka

Oct 21, 2018

Barbara Jean Hunt Homolka passed away peacefully on October 21, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. We will be celebrating her life with a Memorial Mass on Saturday, November 24, visitation at 10:30 AM followed by Mass at 11 AM at St. Vincent's Church, 109 E. Price Street, Philadelphia. All are welcome to join us. A reception following mass will be held...

Eileen C. Kerrigan

Eileen C. Kerrigan

Oct 18, 2018

Eileen C. Kerrigan, of Flourtown, PA passed away on Thursday October 18, 2018.  A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday October 26, 2018 at 10:30AM at St Joseph Villa 110 W. Wissahickon Ave Flourtown, PA 19031.  Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation with the family from 9:30-10:30AM.  Interment will follow in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.  

Theresa A Jacquinto Rodgers

Theresa A Jacquinto Rodgers

Oct 15, 2018

Theresa Ann Jacquinto Rodgers, of Sea Isle City NJ, formerly of Erdenheim PA passed away on Monday October 15, 2018.  She is survived by her husband Michael Rodgers.  She was the mother of Rita O’Gara, Jamie Rodgers, Michael F. Rodgers, Francine R. Rodgers and Joseph P. Rodgers.  She was the grandmother of Capri Marshall.   A Funeral Mass will be...

Donald Scales

Donald Scales

Oct 10, 2018

Donald Scales, age 72, retired professor of biology at Bucks County Community College, on October 10, 2018.  Loving husband of Ellen (nee Brennan).  Proud father of Andrew, Tim, and Maggie.  Devoted grandfather to Sam, Charlie, Sadie, Leo and Gabriel.  Services are private.  Friends and family are invited to Donald’s planned celebration – Donald’s last party – on December 2.  Time...

Paul J. Freedman

Paul J. Freedman

Sep 24, 2018

Paul Joseph Freedman died in his home on September 24, 2018 in Philadelphia, PA accidentally at 34 years of age. Paul was born on April 25, 1984 and was raised in Philadelphia, Langhorne, and Oreland, PA. He went to Springfield High School. He attended Penn State University and graduated with a BA in Communications, Arts and Sciences in 2007. Paul...

Stella Doherty

Stella Doherty

Sep 20, 2018

Stella R. Doherty, R.N. (nee Randzio), (age 89), on September 20, 2018.  She was married to the late Edward J. Doherty, Jr. for sixty years.  She was born on November 14, 1928, in West Hazleton, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Pauline and Bronislaw Randzio.  The seventh of eleven children, she spent her early years in West Hazleton.  Following her...

Dennis J. Ledwith

Dennis J. Ledwith

Sep 19, 2018

  Dennis J. Ledwith, 47, of Oreland, on September 19, 2018.  Loving husband and “pal for life” of Jan (nee Cheleden).  Devoted and loving father of Franny and Bridget.  Brother of Harry, George, Frank, Betsey, Cathleen and the late Chris.  He was the son of the late Francis and Elizabeth Ledwith.  A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday September...

Robert Bell

Robert Bell

Sep 16, 2018

Robert J. Bell, "Bob", Of Oreland, PA passed away on September 16, 2018.  Bob is survived by his wife Sue Bell, son Nicholas Bennis and daughter Katie Belfie.  He is also survived by his grandchildren Donny Belfie III, Gianna Belfie, and Savannah Bennis.  Bob served in the United States Army.  A funeral service will be held on Thursday September 20,...

Jean H. Mscisz

Jean H. Mscisz

Sep 12, 2018

Jean H. Mscisz, 88, of Oreland, PA passed away peacefully at her home on September 12, 2018.  Born in Plymouth Meeting, PA she was the daughter of the late Albert N. Pickles Sr. and Beatrice (nee Scholl) Pickles.  She was the wife of the late Frederick Mscisz.  She is survived by her daughter Kathy James (Tom), her grandson Matthew Edinger...

Doris M Shortridge

Doris M Shortridge

Sep 7, 2018

Doris M. Shortridge (nee Gourley), of Oreland, PA passed away on September 7, 2018 while surrounded by her family.  She was the beloved wife of the late Charles E. Shortridge Jr.  Loving mother of Lynn Boudwin (Arthur), Charles E. Shortridge III (Patti), and Jeffery L. Shortridge (Carol).  Devoted grandmother of Heather, Courtney, Charles IV, Ryan, Nicole, Samantha, Caitlin and the...

Aloysius Bergin

Aloysius Bergin

Aug 31, 2018

A Life Celebration will be held on Saturday, September 8th for Aloysius “Al” James Bergin, 68, a social worker, financial advisor and entrepreneur of Penllyn, who passed away on Friday, August 31st. Al was the son of Aloysius and Rita Bergin and grew up on Woodlawn Avenue in the Germantown section of Philadelphia.  As a young boy, Al lost his...

Sheila Rust

Sheila Rust

Aug 24, 2018

Sheila J. Rust, (nee Killane), of Alloway, NJ, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2018.  Beloved wife of the late Jack.  Loving mother of Jack (Sonja), Steven (Suzie), Tim (Jill), and Tara Hannings (Mark).  Grandmother of Devon, Jaclyn, Chloe, Ethan, Sydney, Jack, Andrew, Kevin and the late Ryan.  Great grandmother to Kameron.  Sister of Pat, Susan and Frank.  A Memorial...

Mary Berman

Mary Berman

Aug 13, 2018

Mary Vesey Berman, of Ft. Washington, PA formerly of Barroe, County Mayo, Ireland, passed peacefully in her sleep on August 13, 2018.  She is survived by her husband of 47 years Richard, her daughter Barbara, sisters Josephine and Teresa, brother-in-law Jim Ruland, nephew Sean Durkin & family, and her several cousins and friends.  Mary retired as an R.N. after working...

Beth Ann Cooney

Beth Ann Cooney

Aug 11, 2018

Beth Ann Cooney, (nee Maloney), on Aug. 11, 2018.  Of Oreland.  Beloved wife of the late Kevin M. Sr.  Loving mother of Kevin M. Jr. “Casey”.  Sister of Susan (Jim).  She is also survived by her nieces Megan Hunsberger (Chris)  Christine Dewees (Brian), Sara Davis (Matt), her nephews T.J., Jason and John (Amanda), her great nieces Lily and Cassidy, and...

Roger Celestin

Roger Celestin

Aug 10, 2018

Roger Celestin, on August 10, 2018.  Of Wyndmoor, PA.  A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday August 15th 2018 at 11AM at St. Vincent dePaul  Church 109 E. Price St. Philadelphia, PA 19144.  Relatives and friends are invited to call from 10:30-11AM at the church.  Interment will be held on Thursday at 11:30AM at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.  

Brendan Lafferty

Brendan Lafferty

Aug 4, 2018

Brendan Lafferty was an uncle. His niece, Alma, and nephew, Pablo, would jump into his arms the instant they saw him, eager for hours of attention. He was a friend. “I felt like we always had this bond,” said Christian Barlow, who met Brendan at St. Joseph’s Prep and remained his close friend. “He had that effect on a lot...

Dorothy H. McGoldrick

Dorothy H. McGoldrick

Jul 13, 2018

Dorothy H. McGoldrick, of Bethlehem Village in Flourtown, formerly of Germantown, on July 13, 2018.  Dorothy is survived by her nieces, nephews, family and friends.  Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Thursday July 19, 2018 from 9-10AM at St. Genevieve Church 1225 Bethlehem Pike Flourtown, PA 19031.  Funeral Mass will follow at 10AM.  Interment will follow at Holy Sepulchre...