James A. Bell
Mar 6, 2025
James A Bell, Sr, age 77, of Roxborough, passed away Thursday evening, March 6, 2025, at Lankenau Hospital. He was born March 1, 1948, in West Chester, PA, the son of the late Margaret & Joseph Bell, Sr. Preceded in death by siblings late Margaret "Peggy" Martini (Bell), Joseph "Sonny" and Charlotte Bell. Maryanne Shorten (Bell), Veronica Barklett (Bell),...
Regina Mary (Granberry) Ciotti
Mar 6, 2025
Regina "Mary" Ciotti (nee Granberry) passed away at home on Thursday, March 6, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Mary is survived by the love of her life, Joseph Ciotti; her sister (and best friend) Joan Granberry; her devoted children, Henry "Kit" Bromley (Christine Meiskey) and Regina "Gina" Bromley (Greyson Barnes); her dearest granddaughters Hannah and Lillian Bromley. Mary...
Adele Solari, Ssj
Mar 5, 2025
S. Adele Solari, SSJ, formerly S. Anita David, on March 5, 2025, age 91. She is preceded in death by her parents David and Anna (nee Napoletano) Solari and her sister, Carol Corson. She is survived by a niece, nephew, grand nephews, and members of her Congregation, the Sisters of Saint Joseph, Philadelphia. Visitation by relatives and friends will...
Edward R. Panati
Mar 3, 2025
Edward R. Panati passed away on March 3, 2025 at the age of 84. Husband of Carol Panati (nee McAnally). Father of E.J. Panati (Julie). P-Pop to Dean and Blake Panati. Son of the late Albert and Elsie Panati (nee Thieroff). Brother of Alta, Colette, Wendy, and the late Albert and Ronald. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and...
Dr. Joan (Rosenbaum) Hurlock
Feb 25, 2025
Dr. Joan E. Hurlock January 8, 1933 - February 24, 2025 Dr. Joan E. Hurlock, beloved physician, friend, aunt, sister, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025, after a long life full of patients, family, friends and laughs. Born Joan Emma Rosenbaum on January 8, 1933, the first of five children to Helen and Edward Rosenbaum....
Joseph H. Hoffman Jr.
Feb 23, 2025
Joseph H. Hoffman, Jr. (Whoopie), age 80 of Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2025. A lifelong resident of the Manayunk area of Philadelphia, he was born on October 10, 1944. Whoopie was a Marine Veteran, serving as a Lance Corporal during the Vietnam War (1963-1967), a loving husband, a caring father, a wonderful uncle, grandfather...
Ronald James Palasky, Sr.
Feb 18, 2025
It is with heavy hears that we announce the passing of Ronald James Palasky, Sr., age 77, on February 18, 2025. Ron was born in Coaldale, Pa on April 12, 1947 and lived in Belmont Hills, Pa. Ron leaves behind his beloved wife Cheryl of 55 years, his children, Ron, Jr. (Johannah), Mike (Heather), and Tracey (Gene). Ron was...
Thomas E. Schoepflin
Feb 13, 2025
Thomas E. Schoepflin, born July 11, 1943 (age 81), passed peacefully on February 13, 2025. Loving father of Roger B. Castle (Terri), Kathryn E. Schoepflin, James E. Schoepflin, Cheryl Scheu (Michael), & Damon T. Moyer. Cherished Grandfather of Morgan Conlin, Eliza Scheu, and Ethan Purvis. Dear brother of James (Linda) Schoepflin and the late Cecilia B.(Schoepflin) Barnaby. Best friend...
John J. Romano, Sr.
Feb 12, 2025
John J. Romano Sr., retired Detective Philadelphia Police Department passed away on February 12, 2025 at the age of 85. He is the husband of Kathleen (nee Coyle) Romano. Father of John J. Jr. (Maria Termini-Romano), Christopher (Jennifer), Kristin Romano, Laurel Doran (Edmond), and Kate Birster (Wayne). Grandfather of John III, Sofia, Louis, Miranda Romano (Frank Campisano), Madison Toomey...
Gayle (Birkmire) Ventre
Feb 10, 2025
Gayle Ventre passed away on February 10, 2025 at the age of 74. She was the wife of John Ventre. Mother of John Ventre (Jill) and Kelly Orensky (Mike). Grandmother of Michael, John, Devon, Jesse, Jared, Aiden, and Jude. Daughter of the late Harvey and Anne (nee Turtle) Birkmire. Sister of Carolanne Britcher (Brookes) and Harvey Birkmire (Peggy). She...
Eleanor M. (Bottero) Pollock
Feb 9, 2025
Eleanor M. Pollock (nee Bottero) passed away on February 9, 2025 at the age of 91. She was the wife of the late William Picarello and the late William J. Pollock. Mother of Billy Picarello Jr., Paula Kosh (James), Joseph Picarello (Jenn), William Pollock (Donna), and Nanna Stankovics (Joe). Grandmother of Kevin Kocsi, Dana Kupinewicz (Kyron), Krystie Kocsi, Bill...
Thomas A. Burger
Feb 9, 2025
Thomas A. Burger passed away on February 9, 2025 at the age of 80. He was the husband of the late Donna Marie (nee Johnstone) Burger. Father of Michael Burger (Jill) and Andrew Burger (Kim). Grandfather of Emily, Tyler, Julia, and Zachary Burger. Son of the late William and Marie Burger. Brother of the late Henry, Sabina, Regina, William,...
Angela (King) Barr
Feb 7, 2025
Angela Barr (nee King) passed away on February 7, 2025 at the age of 62. She is the wife of George Barr. Stepmother to Lauren McCullough (Mark Leddy) and Vanessa Campbell (Michael). Step-grandmother to Bridget Campbell, Colton and Nolan McCullough. Daughter of the late Reginald and Georgia King. Sister of Jean, Pauline, Betty, and James. She is also survived...
David E. Hunter
Feb 5, 2025
David E. Hunter passed away on February 5, 2025, at the age of 83. He was the son of the late William and Anna Hunter and the brother of W. Thomas and the late Paul D. Hunter Sr.. He is survived by nieces, nephews, and his friend Tom Gradwell. David graduated from Roxborough High School in 1960. He joined...
Rose Christine Wagner, Ssj
Feb 5, 2025
S. Rose Christine Wagner, SSJ, formerly S. Dolores Rose Theresa, on February 5, 2025 at the age of 95. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Rose Agnes (nee Higgins) and her brothers Frank and George Wagner, her sister, Joan Marie Hale. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, their...
Domenick A. Pirollo
Feb 5, 2025
Domenick A. Pirollo, Jr. passed away on February 5, 2025 at the age of 75. He was the husband of Donna M. (nee Giorno). Step-father of Joseph (Emily), Matthew, and Annamarie McMonigle. Grandfather of Ryan, Olivia, Violet, and Ella Rose. Son of the late Domenick and Helen Pirollo. Brother of Kathleen Pirollo. He is also survived by his dog,...
Patricia G. (Grady) Oschmann
Feb 4, 2025
Patricia Oschmann Sunrise April 10,1939 Sunset February 4,2025 It is with tremendous sadness that the family of Patricia Grady Oschmann announces her passing away on February 4, 2025. She is survived by her husband, Louis Oschmann and many adoring relatives and friends. She was born on April 10, 1939 and in the Philadelphia neighborhood of Roxborough, grew up there...
Cynthia Ludwick, Ssj
Feb 2, 2025
S. Cynthia Ludwick, SSJ, formerly S. William Josephine, on February 2, 2025 at the age of 91. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Josephine Ludwick (nee Killar) and her sisters, Anna Jane Land Achey and Estelle Ward. She is survived by her loving nieces, nephews, and the members of her Congregation, the Sisters of Saint...
Slawomira (Rassak) Okopien
Jan 31, 2025
Slawomira Okopien passed away on January 31, 2025 at the age of 83. She is the wife of the late Marian Okopien. Mother of Renata Durkin (Jack). Grandmother of Frankie, Gracie, and Jackie. Daughter of the late Stanislaw and Maria (nee Dulian) Rassak. Sister of Grazyna and Ryszard. She is also survived by nieces and nephews, her sister in...
James D. Kay
Jan 30, 2025
James D. Kay passed away on January 30, 2025 at the age of 56. He is the husband of Kathleen (nee Ashcom) Kay. Father of Sharon DiFranco, Daniel DiFranco (Ellie Miller), and Keith Ehasz. Grandfather of Samantha and Ryan Star. Son of Joan (nee Van Zandt) and the late Norman Kay. Brother of Jeffrey (Donna), and Joanie Leslie (Bruce)....
