Obituaries

Aug 22, 2020

Sister Francine Aimee Gibbs, V.H.M., August 22, 1920, Age 74. Daughter of Coleen Patricia Gibbs (nee Butas) and the late Frank Gibbs Jr.  Sister of Christopher Jewell and the late Frank Peterson and Yvonne Gibbs. She is also survived by an Aunt, Georgia Gibbs Jewell, nieces, nephews and members of her Congregation, Sisters of the Visitation of Holy Mary....

Aug 15, 2020

Kathleen E Clayborne (nee Graham) passed away peacefully on August 15, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband: Joseph G. Clayborne. Her sons Joseph G . Clayborne (Cynthia) and John Clayborne. Also preceded by her Grandson's : Michael M. O'Leary and Shawn P. O'Leary. Kathleen is survived by her children Thomas Clayborne Lewisberry PA , Kathleen O'Leary...

Aug 14, 2020

Pamela A. Walls (nee Esposito), August 14, 2020. Age 53. Beloved wife of Garth Walls, Mother of Alexa L. and Christa M. Walls. Daughter of Dominic Esposito and the late Jeanne Esposito. She is also survived by sister Donna M. Schroeder (Michael), nieces Samantha R. and Jenna Schroeder as well as sister and brother-in-law Tracey A. and Scott K....

Aug 12, 2020

Gertrude Delois Johnson, 73, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2020.  Born in Kittrell North Carolina, she moved to the Philadelphia area as a child, graduated from Roxborough High School and lived in the Roxborough area for most of her life. She worked as a secretary first at Josie D Heard AME Church, and later at Interact of Philadelphia. ...

Aug 12, 2020

Jean Guzik (nee Romain) of Roxborough passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at age 93.  She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Guzik and loving mother of the late George Guzik.  Sister of Florence Irwin and of the late John Romain.  She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews.  She...

Aug 6, 2020

Kathleen (Burke) Unterkoefler, 78,passed away peacefully at her home on August 6th 2020 after a eight year battle with cancer. She was the loving wife of  husband Richard Sr. She is survived by  her daughter Joan McKim (John) and son's Richard Jr. and Kenneth , 8  grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by...

Aug 6, 2020

George W Foley, III passed away on August 6, 2020. He was 68. Son of the late Lela McKelvey and George Foley, he was born in Philadelphia on August 15, 1951. George attended Roxborough High School and worked as a laborer at the Philadelphia Local 332 Union. He was preceded in death by his parents, along with his loving...

Aug 5, 2020

Jeanne F. Esposito of Lafayette Hill, August 5, Age 77. Wife of Dominic J. Esposito. Mother of Donna M. Schroeder (Michael) and Pamela A. Walls (Garth). Grandmother of Samantha R. and Jenna Schroeder; Alexa L and Christa M. Walls.

Her family was always her first priority. She was a great wife, mother and grandmother. Her grandchildren were...

Aug 3, 2020

S. Elizabeth A. Kerridge, SSJ (formerly S. Norbertine), August 3, 2020, Age 93. Daughter of the late Louis and Jane Donnelly. Predeceased by brothers Louis and Charles Donnelly. She is survived by nieces, nephews and the members of her Congregation, the Sisters of St. Joseph. Funeral services are private,  In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Joseph Villa in...

Aug 2, 2020

Sr. St. Gregory MCCorkle, SSJ, August 2, 2020, Age 87, Daughter of the late Joseph Raymond McCorkle and Marguerite McCorkle. Sister of the late Joseph B. McCorkle (Jeanne), the late John McCorkle, (Joan), Kay Gatcher (Bill) and Marguerite "Peggy" Ryan (John). She is also survived by nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews and the Member of her Congregation, the SIsters...

Jul 29, 2020

Frank J Toti, Jr of Belmont Hills, PA passed from complications due to cancer on Wednesday, July 29th 2020.  Beloved husband to Maryann Toti (nee Hughes) and cherished father to his daughter Gwenivere Toti and son-in-law Chris Hackman and a devoted Poppi to Charles Francis Hackman.

Frank graduated from Harriton High School in 1967 and from there...

Jul 23, 2020

S. Mary Margaret Fee, SSJ (formerly S. Maria Magdelena), July 23, 2020, Age 83. Daughter of the late John and Rita Fitzgerald. Sister of Rita Fee, Frances Hayburn (James) and the late Sister Catharine Fee (S. Consilii, SSJ). She is also survived by nieces, nephews and the members of her Congregation, the SIsters of St. Joseph.  Services and interment...

Jul 19, 2020

James Coe, 89, of Roxborough, Phila, PA, July 19, 2020.  He was born in Philadelphia, lived in Roxborough.  Beloved husband of his late wife, Dawn Edith Coe.  Brother of the late Doris Kling.  Survived by daughters Rebecca Joe McWicker, Kelly Anne Coe, Donna Lynne Beauchamp, Jean Marie Searle and son Carl Searle and grandchildren Charles (Buddy) Paul Muhler, III...

Jul 16, 2020

Philomena Lucia Citro ,62, of Roxborough. Born November 7, 1957 in Salerno, Italy. Sadly departed suddenly on July 16, 2020.

Philomena immigrated to America with her parents as a young child. She first resided in Germantown until her family moved to Roxborough. She was a restaurateur for over 20 years, in which time she owned 2 restaurants...

Jul 13, 2020

S. Anna May O'Neill, SSJ (formerly S. James Veronica), July 13, 2020. Age 83. Daughter of the late Charles and Anna Mae O'Neill. Sister of Patricia Street (Earl) and late Gerard O'Neill.  She is also survived by nieces, nephews and the members of her Congregation, the Sisters of St. Joseph. Services and interment are private.

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Jul 12, 2020

Catherine P. Howard, age 88, on July 12, 2020. Wife of Robert S. Howard Sr. Mother of Robert S. Howard Jr. (Monica), Cathy Ann Esbensen (Harry), and the late Kevin Howard. Grandmother of Scott Hammer (Amy), Raeann Howard, Stacey Harvey (Dustin), Donna Lavala (Chris), Colleen Parisse (Nick), Kevin Howard II (Sarah), and Jamie Nyzio (Stephen). Great Grandmother of Liam,...

Jul 11, 2020

It is with profound sadness that we announce our sweet Jennifer Alexis Duckett-Schwegel, age 52, of Phoenixville, PA, passed away suddenly on July 11th, 2020.

Born on June 12, 1968 in Harrisburg, PA Jennifer spent most of her childhood in Rosemont, PA cared for by her maternal grandparents, Alex and Mary Duckett, fraternal grandparents Ed and Margaret...

Jul 10, 2020

Elizabeth A. Angelina (nee Stumpo) of Belmont Hills, July 10, 2020. Age 98. Wife of the late Dominic H. Angelina. Mother of Dennis (Janet), Dominic, Jr. (Gerry) and the late Michael Angelina (Lynn). Sister of Raymond Stumpo and the late Eleanor Bisignaro, Alice D'Antonio, Doris Craig, Frank  Stumpo, Alfred Stumpo,  Joseph Stumpo and Nunziato Stumpo, Jr. Grandmother of Lisa...

Jul 9, 2020

Robert J. Brecht Jr. was born on October 14,1954 in Manayunk. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 9, 2020 at the age of 65.  Bob is the beloved husband of Robin Brecht (nee. Slywar) for 43 years and a devoted father to Christina Evangelidis (Pete), Kathleen, and Mary Ellen. Cherished grandfather of Kevin and Ryan....

Jul 8, 2020

Bernice A. Vasso passed away on July 8, 2020 at the age of 94. She was the youngest of seven children, born in Cooper Tract, Forest County, Pa., to John and Mildred (nee Jeffords) Phillips. Bernice graduated from Sheffield High School, joined the Army Cadet Corps, and attended nursing school in Philadelphia. She was the wife of the late...