Obituaries

Jul 27, 2023

Joan M. "Gramie" DeMalto passed away on July 27, 2023 at the age of 86. Wife of Joseph C. "Moose" DeMalto. Mother of Leonard DeMalto (Lisa), Karen Barr (John), Anthony DeMalto (Suzanne), Thomas DeMalto (Holly), Christine DeMalto, and the late Donna DeMalto. Grandmother of John Barr (Michelle), Jessica Highland (Laura), Leonard, Nicholas (Stephanie), Emily (Anthony Gaeta), Grace, Daniel, and...

Jul 24, 2023

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Marybeth "Betsy" Curran (nee Mountain), who entered into eternal rest on July 24th. She leaves behind a legacy of immeasurable love, devotion, and selflessness. Betsy was beloved wife of the late Gerald "Jerry" Curran. She was the mother of Rebecca Curran-Minei (Vincent), Patti Griffin (Jamal),...

Jul 24, 2023

John J. Griffin, Sr. passed peacefully into eternal life at home, surrounded by family, on July 24, 2023 at age 93. Husband of Marie (nee Philipps). Father of John, Jr. (Gina), Tom (Jane), Audrey, Patricia (Joe Curran), Jim, and Marie Finley (Vince). Grandfather of John III (Brianna), Matthew (Alexis), Julia, Tom Jr., Mark, Billy, Brian, Carly, Tom, Kelsey, Michaela,...

Jul 19, 2023

James 'Jimmy' Cannon, a lifelong resident of Roxborough, son of Charles and Rose (née Drennan), passed away on July 19, 2023 following a short illness. Jimmy was born on May 14, 1944 and was predeceased by his loving wife Josie (née Ehly), daughter Roseann Cannon, and son James 'Jimmy' Cannon Jr. Jimmy is survived by his son Daniel 'Danny'...

Jul 19, 2023

Nianna R. Gannon (nee Rennie) passed away on July 19, 2023 at the age of 87. Wife of the late Hugh Gannon. Mother of Jennifer Gannon Seehra (Kamal). Grandmother of Kieran and Ashleyn Seehra. Sister of Eddie Rennie and the late (Rose), Walt Rennie (Jean), and Cecelia Townsend (David). Dear friend of Margaret (Rich), Phyllis Schildt , Eleanor Hopkins,...

Jul 14, 2023

Sandra passed away on July 14, 2023. Daughter to the late George & Flora (Fritz), wife to the late Walter Freas. She is survived by her sister Flora White (Kinsey), her children John, Pamela Cannon (JP), Kimberly Servis (Brian), Brian (Gina), and Amanda Fullerton (Howard). Sandy also has many wonderful grandchildren. There will be a celebration of Sandy's life...

Jul 11, 2023

Regina M. Yost, July 11, 2023, Age 80. Daughter of the late Walter and Regina (Varga) Staranowski. She is survived by Nieces, Nephews, Grandnieces and Grandnephews. Relatives and friends are invited to a Funeral Mass on Saturday, July 22 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 819 E. Cathedral Road, Philadelphia, PA 19128. Interment is in Westminster Cemetery. Condolences may...

Jul 9, 2023

S. Elizabeth Ellen Tombler, SSJ, July 9, 2023, Age 80. Daughter of the late John and Helen (Cronley) Tombler. Sister of Mary Ocello and the late Rev. John Tombler, Eugene Albert Tombler and Joan Tombler Shulhafer. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews and the members of her Congregation, The Sisters of Saint Joseph. A...

Jul 9, 2023

William J. Byrne "Bill" passed away on July 9, 2023 at the age 66. Father of Catherine DeRosato (Thomas), James Byrne (Dawn), Raven Byrne, and the late Kristin Byrne. Grandfather of Nicholas, Cassandra, Claire, Holly, and Luke. Son of the late William and Mary (nee Behr) Byrne. Brother of Mimi Soppick, Sue Kelly, and Margie Fithian (Greg). Also survived...

Jun 28, 2023

S. Ellen P. Casey, SSJ, formerly S. Joan Andrew, SSJ, June 23, 2023, Age 81. Sister of Andrew Casey. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Catherine Casey, brother, Shawn Casey and sisters, Sister Mary Agnes Casey SSJ, and Joan Casey She is also survived by nieces, nephews, and members of her congregation, The Sisters of Saint Joseph....

Jun 24, 2023

Dottie Currie (Dorothy Kay) on June 24, 2023. Mother of Daniel (Nancy) Smith, Grandmother of Sam and Thea Smith, Giuliana and Alexander Long, and Annabella and Zola Giacobbe. Predeceased by parents William and Eleanor Currie and brother William B. Survived by loving sisters RoseMarie Mullen (Frank) and Mary Grace Currie. Also survived by nephews (John and Thomas) and niece...

Jun 24, 2023

Orcilla A. Wilkinson passed away on June 24, 2023 at the age of 74. She is the daughter of the late Rev. Charles Edward and Orcilla Ann (nee Wylie) Wilkinson. Orcilla worked for the School District of Philadelphia and was a longtime educator in Roxborough.

Orcilla's most notable contribution to humanity was her role as a teacher...

Jun 21, 2023

Barbara A. Lemoine passed away on June 21, 2023 at the age of 69. Mother of Christine Patrone (Michael) and Lauren Lemoine. Grandmother of Liam, Madeline, and Grace Kelly and Layla Cohen. Daughter of the late Francis and Catherine (nee Sousa) Lemoine. Sister of Robert Lemoine (Janet). She is also survived by her nephews Benjamin and Daniel Lemoine. Service...

Jun 20, 2023

Michele A. Warren 63, unexpectedly passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Michele is survived by her children Frank Warren (Nicole) and Tara Reed (Jeff), her sister Kimberly Tobin (Thomas) and brother Michael Nowak (Dorothea), her grandchildren; Jeffrey, Chase, Olivia, Kinsley, Makenna and Savannah along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. Those who predeceased her include her father Adolph Nowak...

Jun 16, 2023

Thomas R. Jenners, "Handsome" passed away on June 16, 2023 at the age of 56. Husband of Rosemary Jenners (nee Parker). Stepfather of Christian Cook, John Cook (Ashley), and Walter Cook (Rena). Grandfather of Kayla, Caylee, Walter III, Alana, and Aubrey. Son of the late Raymond and Marilyn Jenners (nee Hamilton). Brother of Nancy Kelly (Joe) and Carol Collins...

Jun 14, 2023

Alice Marie Buckland passed away on June 14, 2023 at the age of 73. She was the daughter of Gordon and Lois Buckland. Sister of Robert Buckland, William Buckland (Sue), and the late Carol Buckland. Aunt of Kim, Megan, and Billy. Alice is also survived by her family at Roxborough Bible Chapel, Camp Iroquoina, and Greenwood Hills. Relatives and...

Jun 13, 2023

Elaine M. Boris passed away on June 13, 2023 at the age of 79. Wife of the late Tom Boris. Mother of Donald (Sonia), Christy, Elaine, and David Blake. Grandmother of Christine Brock (Kevin), Michael Blake (Gina), Bryan Choy, Samantha Choy, Emily Choy, Andrew Leech, Timothy Renninger (Destiny), Laura Renninger, and Jillian Blake. Great grandmother of Christian, Isabella, Maximus,...

Jun 12, 2023

Elaine Helen Brandt passed away on June 12, 2023 at the age of 81. Wife of the late Richard A. Brandt Sr. Mother of Richard A. Brandt, Jr (Robin Guinther) and Stephen Brandt (Nicole). Grandmother of Hunter, Noah, and Brayden Brandt. Relatives and friends are invited to a graveside service on Saturday, June 17, 2023 beginning at 10:00 at...

Jun 10, 2023

Giuseppe Montalto passed away on June 10, 2023 at the age of 81. Husband of the late Annina Montalto (nee Fazio). Father of Maria Montalto-Morgan (the late Jerry) and Leandro Montalto. Grandfather of Brittany Morgan. Son of the late Antonio and Rosaria Montalto. Brother of Angelina, Concetta, and the late Emilio, Nicoletta, and Francesco Montalto. He is also survived...

Jun 10, 2023

Julianne A. Glodek, formerly of Roxborough, passed away on June 10, 2023 at the age of 99. She was the beloved wife for 78 years of the late Joseph W. Glodek. Devoted mother of Karen Arlinghaus and Michele Cesena (preceded in death by her sons-in-law, John C. Arlinghaus and Joseph G. Polzer). Daughter of the late Alexander and Rozalia...