Obituaries

Mar 5, 2021

TINNENY, Elizabeth G. "Betty" (nee Bailer) of Roxborough and DuBois, PA.

On March 5, 2021, Betty joined her devoted husband Donald F., sister Alice (Wayne) and brother Kip (Jenny).  Betty was the beloved mother of and friend to Elizabeth Griffith (Richard), Charity Peck (Eric), Bridget Tinneny & Donald Tinneny (April). The treasured Nana and partner in crime...

Mar 4, 2021

John J. Mathews, of Ocean City, NJ on March 4, 2021, husband of the late Sara J. Mathews (nee McGill), father of John J. Jr. (Judy), Sara A. Krotowski (Paul), Mary J. Lanzillo (Richard), Daniel J. (Kathleen O'Boyle), and Carol A. Reynolds (Christopher); also survived by ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate his...

Feb 22, 2021

Alice Marie (Heenan) Brennan went home to be with God on Monday February 22, 2021; She was born December 9, 1941.

Alice is predeceased by her parents, James and Mary (McWilliams) Heenan.  She is survived by her beloved husband, Frank;  her sister Catherine (Heenan) Depasquale (Thomas); her two nieces Helena (Maggie) Davis and Patricia (Fred) Perrone.  Alice...

Feb 17, 2021

Dorothy Jean Segletes (nee Walton), February 17, 2021, Age 89. Mother of Cathie Powers (Robert) and Ralph Segletes (Kathy). Grandmother of Jason Powers, Kellie Muscarella, Adele Williams, Ralph Segletes III, Brandon Segletes and Michelle Segletes. Great-Grandmother of Joshua Debrick, Tyler Debrick, Isabella Williams, Penelope Williams, Nicholas Muscarella, Jake Muscarella, Cole Powers, Rileigh Powers and Julia Powers.

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Feb 14, 2021

Ronald (Ronnie) Norman Kryszat, 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday February 14, 2021 in his lifelong hometown of Philadelphia.

Born on May 17, 1936 to German immigrants William and Olga (nee Kotschneff), he was one of four children who grew up on Thelma Street in a tightly knit neighborhood in Feltonville. His predeceased siblings were Kurt, Ruth...

Feb 13, 2021

Paul McClure, 95, was Promoted to Glory on February 13, 2021, in Philadelphia, PA. Paul is survived by his daughters Susan and Judith; three granddaughters and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded death by his wife, Ruth.

Paul was a active minister in the Salvation Army for 40 years and continued his service in retirement until his passing....

Feb 9, 2021

S. Stella Catherine Lotz, SSJ (Formerly S. Irma Teresa), February 9, 2021, Age 89. Daughter of the late Edward and Stella Soboleski. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Lorraine. She is survived by nephews, niece, grandnieces and grandnephews, many cousins and dear friend S. Mary Berryman. She is also survived by members of her Congregation, the...

Feb 9, 2021

S. Barbara Jeanne Howard, SSJ (formerly S. Rose Eileen, SSJ), February 9, 2021, Age 86. Daughter of the late George and Genevieve Howard. Sister of the late Ronald Howard. She is survived by Sister-in-law Margo Howard and members of her Congregation, the Sisters of St. Joseph. Services are private but may be live-streamed from the St. Joseph Villa Website...

Feb 7, 2021

James John Rainford, 88, passed away on February 7, 2021, in Norristown, PA. James, known to everyone as Jack, was born in Liverpool, England in 1932.  In 1950, at the age of 18, Jack became a Merchant Marine and sailed around the world.  In 1960, he married his wife, Mary, in New York and in 1972, he moved his...

Feb 7, 2021

Rose DiBenedetto, February 7, 2021, Age 93. Wife of the late Ernest DiBenedetto. Mother of Richard (Joanne), Chuck (Diane), Janice, and Thomas (Jean) DiBenedetto. Grandmother of Jaime, Juli, Laura, Andrew, Erica, Camille and Lucas. Great-grandmother of Mia, Madison, Aubree, Lily, Gabriella and Gavin. She was predeceased by sisters Viola and Mary and brother Bob.

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Feb 1, 2021

Joseph Michael Mathis, Jr., February 1, 2021, Age 44. Son of Joseph Mathis Sr. and the late Barbara C. Mathis (nee Taylor). Brother of Josh Cashman (Anna), Christina Mathis, Nicholas Mathis and William Mathis. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Joseph attended Archbishop John Carroll H.S. class of '94. He also attended West Virginia University...

Jan 27, 2021

Frances P. Callahan (nee Quigley), born December 14, 1932 in Philadelphia, passed away peacefully January 27, 2021. She lived out her golden years with husband John Callahan of over 60 years, at their dream home overlooking the 16th green at Talamore Country Club in Ambler, PA. Their son John Callahan Jr. preceded her in death several years ago and...

Jan 25, 2021

Montgomery Kennedy, 61, passed away on January 25, 2021, in Philadelphia, PA. Montgomery Kennedy was born on February 21, 1959 in Philadelphia, PA, to William Kennedy and Marie Kennedy (Sorrentino). Brother to James, William, Maureen and Richard. Montgomery is survived by his 3 children, Regina, Montana and William Kennedy. Also the loving Grandfather of 5 grandchildren, Riley, Zachary, Nicholas,...

Jan 23, 2021

Patricia M. Wolfe, passed away on January 23, 2021, at the age of 68. She was the beloved wife of Paul E. Wolfe and the late Harold Moore. Mother of William Moore (Tracy), Justin Wolfe (Gina), and Dolores Wolfe. Grandmother of Devon, Emily, and Samantha Moore, Harper and Myleigh Wolfe. Sister of Roseanne Small (Larry), Lorraine Davis, Dot Olszewski...

Jan 18, 2021

William A. Rost, age 93 of Roxborough. Husband of the late Evelyn Rost, father to William A. Rost Jr, (Janet), James T. Rost and Carl D. Rost. Brother to Walter Rost (Ceal) and Gene Rost. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Viewing and Service are private. Interment at Whitemarsh Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations...

Jan 11, 2021

Benjamin J. Santore III, January 11, 2021, Age 67.  Beloved husband of Mary Jo Santore (Mangano). Father to Nichole DiMidio (Ed) and Ben Santore (Raquel). Adoring Grandfather to Emmy and Benjamin. He was the son of the late Benjamin Jr. and Anna (Hayduk). He is also survived by his brothers Joseph (Renee), Robert (Joanne) and Michael (Colleen), many nieces...

Jan 11, 2021

Robert Gaughan, 77, passed away on January 11, 2021, in Philadelphia, PA. Robert "Bob" Gaughan was born on March 29, 1943 in Philadelphia, PA, to Harold and Agnes Gaughan. Bob graduated from Roman Catholic High School in 1961 and went on to earn an Associates Degree from Community College of Philadelphia. He started his career as a Firefighter and...

Jan 11, 2021

S. Sally Dougherty, January 11, 2021. Age 95. Daughter of the late Richard and Mary Dougherty. Sister of James Dougherty and the late Dennis Dougherty, Richard Dougherty and Mary Dougherty Walsh. She is also survived by Nieces, Nephews, Grandnieces, Grandnephews and members of her Congregation, the Sisters of St. Joseph.

Services are private but will be live-streamed...

Jan 9, 2021

Eugene F. Howard Jr., passed away at the age of 56, on January 9, 2021. Gene was the Husband of Debbie Howard (nee Colubriale). Father of Nicole Miller (Jeff), Gene III, and Kaitlin Howard. Grandfather of Hailey, Mason, and Grayson. Son of Eugene Sr. and the late Mary Howard. Brother of MaryJean Rumsey (Jim), Linda Cain (Andre), and Chris...

Jan 7, 2021

We mournfully announce the passing of John Joseph Majewski Jr. (Huck), age 74, of Roxborough. He passed away on January 7, 2021 at Chestnut Hill Hospital after battling complications from COVID-19. John was born on November 6, 1946 to John Majewski and Bessie Schweizer in Philadelphia. He pursued his lifelong career in machining and opened his own business CCSI...