Obituaries

2020

Mandy Gudknecht-Obst, the daughter of the late Charlie and Donna Joe Gudknect (nee Harihan) passed away suddenly on April 16, 2020 due to medical complications at Temple University Hospital, in Philadelphia, Pa.

Mandy is survived by her soulmate, Jimmie Obst. She is sadly missed by her daughter, Skylar Gudknecht and her son, Dante Obst and his siblings...

2020

Gladys V. DiNatale (nee Cieslik), January 1, 2020, Age 100.  Beloved wife of the late Dominic N. DiNatale. Mother of Jeanie DiNardi and the late Jackie DiNatale and Domenica Witte (Elmer). Grandmother of Jacqueline, Angelique (Scott), Victor (Kelly) and Marcella. Great Grandmother of Megan, Sammy and John Vincent ("Jack"). She is also survived by nieces and nephews and loved...

Dec 30, 2019

Tony Ayala, December 30, 2019. Age 40. Son of the Raula Ayala and the late Gladys Ayala. Services and interment private.

Dec 30, 2019

S. Mary Jane Darrah, formerly S. Mary of the Good Shepherd, December 30, 2019. Age 82. Daughter of the late William James and Susan Darrah and Sister of the late Nancy. Survived by members of her Congregation,The Sisters of St. Joseph and the Community of Chestnut Hill College. Religious, relatives and friends are invited to Viewing on Monday, January...

Dec 30, 2019

S. Anne Bernadette LaHart, SSJ, December 30, 2019, Age 87. Daughter of the late Richard and Mary LaHart, Sister of the late Rev. Monsignor Richard LaHart, Edward LaHart and Mary LaHart. Sister-in-law of Teresa LaHart. She is also survived by nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews and Members of her Congregation, Sisters of St. Joseph. Religious, relatives and friends are...

Dec 30, 2019

Christopher J. Cook, December 30, 2019, Age 58. Son of the late Frank and Geraldine Cook. Brother of Martin Cook, Valarie Fennell (Thomas), William Cook and the late Judith Rase. Uncle of Stephanie, Steven, Christine, Nicole, Matthew, Jessica and William. Brother-in-law of Fred Rase. He is also survived by great nieces and great nephews.

Chris was an...

Dec 28, 2019

Clarence "Skip" Lance, December 28, Age 83.  Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Tradewell). Father of Barbara E. Freet (Paul), Beth O'Leary (Christopher) and the late Catherine Lance. Grandfather of Jessica Anne Freet. Also survived by Brother-in-Law Bill Tradewell (Sandra) as well as niece, Sara Tradewell and nephew Chris Tradewell (Emi).

Skip was a dedicated community volunteer and...

Dec 27, 2019

Daniel J. Leinheiser, December 27, 2019, Age 78. Husband of Agnes Mary (nee Kent). Father of Karen A. Ryan (Bill) and Michael G. Leinheiser (Katie). Beloved Pop of Jonathan (Allison), Jennifer and Will. Relatives and friends are invited to Viewing on Thursday, January 2 at 9 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 819 Cathedral Road, Philadelphia. A Funeral...

Dec 24, 2019

S. Margaret Gavaghan, SSJ, December 24, 2019. Age 81. Formerly S. Ann Joachim. Daughter of the late James and Margaret Gavaghan. Sister of James Gavaghan, Kathleen Gispert, Patricia Gozdan, Thomas Gavaghan, Joseph Gavaghan, Patricia Gavaghan and the late Michael Gavaghan and S. MaryAnn Gavaghan. She is also survived by members of her congregation, the Sisters of St. Joseph. Religious,...

Dec 23, 2019

Vincenza M. Grillo (nee Mastromarco) OCTOBER 14, 1930 ~ DECEMBER 23, 2019 (AGE 89) Vincenza M. Grillo (nee Mastromarco) on December 23, 2019, at the age of 89. Born in Gravina, Italy to the lat Pietro and Euleria Mastromarco.  Vincenza was very active in politics as a committee person for years and always put other people's needs before her...

Dec 21, 2019

Helen M., age 88, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully in her sleep, on December 21, 2019, after a seven-year struggle with dementia. Helen was the spouse of the late Richard Wade Sr., who predeceased her in March of 2000. Helen was the loving mother of five children, Richard (Terry), Helen McDonald (Tom), Patricia Morgan, William (Linda) and Robert...

Dec 18, 2019

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Elizabeth Anne (nee Beattie) December 18, 2019, age 68 of Roxborough. Sister of Chester J.C., Robert A.G., Richard C.P. Beattie and Kathryn R. Rodler; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives  and friends are invited to Viewing Monday 9 AM followed by Funeral Mass 10 AM at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Int. Calvary Cemetery....

Dec 17, 2019

Mae Ruth Rudley, December 17, 2019, Age 95.  Wife of the late Herman Rudley, she is survived by children Mira Rudley, Robert Rudley and Victoria Nelson. She is also survived by grandaughter Garland and  grandson Jacob Nelson. She was preceded in death by four siblings.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 11 at 11 a.m. at Roxborough...

Dec 17, 2019

S. Mary Kathryn Quinn, SSJ, December 17, 2019, Age 95. Formerly S. Leonilla Quinn.  Daughter of the late Leo Joseph  and Bernadine Quinn and sister of the late Leona Quinn. She is survived by Members of her Congregation, Sisters of St. Joseph. Religious, relatives and friends are invited to Call on Friday, December 20 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m....

Dec 10, 2019

Edwin A. Jesberger, December 10, 2019, age 96, of Roxborough.  Husband of deceased Edith M., and brother of Hilde Rainer of Germany.  He is survived by many nieces and nephews and friends around the world.  Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Wednesday, December 18th 9:00 to 10:00 am followed by a Catholic Funeral Mass at 10 am...

Dec 10, 2019

S. Marie Natalie Sommer, SSJ, December 10, 2019, Age 88. Daughter of the late Lawrence and Helen Sommer. Sister of the late Helen and Patricia Sommer, Olive Kremenowski and Jane Harvey. Survived by niece, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and Members of her Congregation, the Sisters of St. Joseph. Religious, relatives and friends are invited to Call on Tuesday, December 17...

Dec 9, 2019

Richard G. Levering, December 9, 2019, Age 75. Major in the U.S. Air Force, retiring after 22 years, he was a graduate of St. Joseph's Preparatory School, Class of 1962 and St. Joseph's University, Class of 1967.  Husband of Ann (nee O'Connor) and father of Kimberly Cummings and Richard Levering, Brother-in-Law of Joseph O'Connor (Myrel). Relatives and friends are...

Dec 9, 2019

James Bottinger, December 9, 2019, Age 85. Of Blue Bell, a longtime resident of Lafayette Hill, he was a Korean War veteran, an avid golfer and member of the Whitemarsh Country Club for over 40 years. Husband of Joan (nee Cherry). Father of Diana Kustra (Jack) and the late Suzanne Bottinger. Grandfather of Jaclyn Pescatore (Chris), Victoria Kustra and...

Dec 6, 2019

Andrew H. Windfelder, (Andy to his family and friend), 70, of Manayunk passed away after a short illness on Saturday, December 6, 2019.  Born June 14, 1949 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the beloved son of the late John and Anna Windfelder. Andrews was a son, brother, veteran and loyal employee.

A veteran of the US Army,...

Dec 5, 2019

Marie Therese Yvonne Miranda, age 78 of Batticaloa, Sri Lanka was called to be with the Lord on December 5, 2019 in Philadelphia, PA surrounded by her beloved family. Left to cherish her memories are her loving son Gerard Miranda (Emerald) of Philadelphia, PA, brothers Rajan Nadarajah (Pushpam), Anton Nadarajah (Sivakumari), Desmond Nadarajah (Lourdes) of New Jersey and sister...