OBITUARIES
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....
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Anthony G. Romano
Nov 1, 2021
Anthony Romano, better known to his family, friends and colleagues as Tony, died on Monday November 1, 2021 at the age of 68. He died surrounded by love, as his wife Megan, and daughters Alexis and Alyssa, were all present at the time of his passing. Tony grew up in Connecticut with his parents and sisters. The middle child of...
Michael J. Kennedy C.M.
Oct 31, 2021
Rev. Michael J. Kennedy, C.M., passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at St. Vincent's Seminary in Philadelphia. Born in Albany, NY he was the son of the late Michael and Ellen (nee Hughes) Kennedy. He was the Brother of the late Margaret Frieberg(Edwin), John Kennedy C.M., and Thomas Kennedy FSC. He is survived by nieces Mary Ellen Frieberg (Michael...
Ann T. Lunney
Oct 14, 2021
Ann Teresa (Bell) Lunney entered eternal life on October 14th 2021. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Charles N Lunney and her parents Walter A. Bell and Helen (Youngblood ) Bell. She is survived by her six sons. Charles N. (Renee), Michael J. (Susan) , Andrew T. (Patti Ann ),Brian G.(Jeanne), Richard T. ,and Mark D (Nancy)....
Virginia M. Verrecchia
Oct 9, 2021
Virginia Maria Verrecchia entered eternal life on October 9, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents, Josephine and James Verrecchia. She is survived by her sister, Angela, her brother, Jim (Jaime) and his wife, Nancy and nieces and nephews, Stephen and Joseph Verrecchia, Katie Lambert, Mary-Ryan Lambert, J Hunter Lambert, and Suzanne Lambert. Virginia was born and raised...
Richard Berman
Oct 8, 2021
Richard Berman of Springhouse Estates / Fort Washington passed away on Friday, October 8th, 2021. Richard was born in Philadelphia on July 1, 1943 to parents Robert and Myra Berman. He is predeceased by his parents, his sister Barbara, and his wife of almost 50 years Mary Patricia (nee Vesey). He is survived by his daughter Barbara, nephew Sean Durkin,...
James Raynor
Oct 8, 2021
James Raynor, of Glenolden, PA passed away on Friday October 8, 2021 at the age of 45. Beloved son of James P. Raynor and Candace T. LaMarche. Loving father of Peyton Theresa and James Edward, and their adoptive parents Tricia and Jason Istak. Dear brother of Madeline Watson (B. Julian). Uncle to Jack, Vivienne, and Nyla. He is also survived...
Marie Kocher
Oct 7, 2021
Marie Kocher (nee Graber), 67, of Jenkintown, PA, won her battle with Ovarian cancer on October 7th at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, PA on May 7th, 1954. Marie graduated from Cardinal Dougherty high school in 1972 and retired from IMX Medical Management Services after 20 plus years of service...
Walter K. Debes
Oct 3, 2021
Walter K., October 3, 2021, age 89, of Rhawnhurst, PA. Beloved husband of 50 years to the late Adele F. Debes (Holmes). Devoted father of Walter J. (Patricia) and John A. (Lucy). Loving grandfather of Ashley, Erin, Nolan, and Jack. Great-grandfather of Toby. Dear brother of the late William S. (late Rose) and the late Alfred (Joan); loving Uncle to...
Lisa Maipelo Hopkins
Sep 28, 2021
Our beloved daughter, Lisa Maipelo, passed away on September 28th in Philadelphia, PA at the age of 31. She was a devoted and loving mother to Jason John (age 9) and Olivia Lerato (age 8) who were the center of her life. She was active in her children’s lives at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy and community. Lisa was born in Mochudi, Botswana...
Loretta M. Wlotko
Sep 19, 2021
Loretta Maria Wlotko (nee Narewski), of Roxborough, PA passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 at the age of 74. She was a forever fan of the Philadelphia Eagles, a true animal lover, and the best “Me-mom” to her 6 grandchildren. She was a graduate of John W. Hallahan Roman Catholic Girls High School (66’) She was the beloved wife of...
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