Obituaries

Sep 4, 2018

Richard (Rich) Retallick, 53, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2018 at his residence.

Rich was born November 12, 1964 at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA and spent his childhood growing up in Hatboro, PA.  Rich was a graduate of Upper Moreland High School, Class of 1983 where he studied automotive technology.  He was the...

Sep 4, 2018

Elizabeth A. Holmes (nee Price) of Glenside, died September 4, 2018, she was 86 years old.  Loving wife of Louis Holmes for 68 years.  Mother of Shelline D. Holmes, Valerie D. Shepard (Dwayne) and Lisa E. Holmes; Grandmother of Jordan P. Shepard (Nikiya) and Alexis A. Shepard; Great-Grandmother of Asa E. Shepard and Atalia F. Shepard; Sister of Eloise...

Sep 3, 2018

William "Pat" Brady of Tunkhannock, PA passed away on September 3, 2018 surrounded by his family from injuries related to a car accident that occurred on January 23, 2018.

He was 57 years old.

Born and raised in Roxborough, Pat loved nothing more than a steak sandwich from Dalessandro's and an Eagles game on TV....

Sep 1, 2018

Andrew W. Smith of Roxborough, September 1, 2018 at age 57.  Retired Philadelphia Police Sergeant after 34 years.  Beloved fiancé of Cathy Winterbottom; Father of Andrew and Daniel Smith; also Kenneth (Velika), Thomas, Robert and MaryJane Winterbottom.  Beloved Grandfather of Benjamin Carter McCole.  Son of Deborah Haley and the late William H. Smith.  Beloved Brother of Matthew Smith, Amy...

Aug 30, 2018

Giovanni Citro, August 30, 2018, surrounded by his loving family.  Giovanni immigrated from Italy in 1960 with his 3-year-old daughter, Philomena, following his wife, Antoinetta.  They truly lived the American Dream.  He was a stone mason for over 50 years and helped build many prominent buildings in Philadelphia.

He loved working in his garden and going to...

Aug 27, 2018

S. Patricia Tomlin , August 27, 2017 at age 71. Daughter of the late Monroe and Mildred (nee Pelt) Tomlin. Sister of Harry Tomlin (Donna) and Andrew Tomlin. She is also survived by a Niece and Nephews, Grandnieces, a Grandnephew and members of her Congregation, the Sisters of St. Joseph. Religious, relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing...

Aug 27, 2018

Nicholas A. Grillo . on August 27, 2018, at the age of 92. Husband of Vincenza M. Grillo  (nee Mastromarco) and father of Eva M. Misher (Michael). Grandfather of Krystina M. Whitehouse, Zachary M., Jacob A., and Kayla N. Misher; brother of Sophia Grillo and the late Nancy Carlucci and Ralph Grillo.  He is also survived by many nieces...

Aug 25, 2018

Linda R. Cherry , on August 25, 2018, at the age of 58.  Wife of Alan Cherry, mother of Kevin Cherry and Grandmother of Brayden Cherry. She is the daughter of Mary Jane Lester and the late John Lester. She is the sister of Joanne Bechtold (James), Cathy Winterbottom, Eileen Davies (William) and John Lester (Laura). She is the...

Aug 24, 2018

Michail Schaedle, PhD , beloved father and grandfather, husband, brother, and uncle, died Friday, August 24, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania after a prolonged period of illness and infirmity.  Michail Schaedle was a Professor Emeritus in the College of Environmental Science and Forestry of the State University of New York in Syracuse, having retired a full Professor in 1994.  He...

Aug 24, 2018

Joan A. Cantor, on August 24, 2018, at the age of 70. Loving mother of Beth Cantor, Melissa Muir (Nate), Josh Cantor (Nichole), and Shana Gonzalez (Matt). Noanie of 8 grandchildren, Arianna, Giovanna, Lucianna, Morgan, Derrick (fiancee Danielle Kubach), Makayla, Vivian, and Sabrina and 3 great grandchildren, Morgan, Ava, and Thomas. Sister of Mary Shaw (Pete) and the late...

Aug 23, 2018

Adam Joseph Rolek , August 23, 2018 at age 83.  Beloved husband of the late Carolyn (nee Auch) and his second wife, Kathleen (nee O'Donnell).  Survived by Kathleen and his children, Kimberlie, Adam James (Jay), Gregory and granddaughter, Sadie.  Adam taught at Mastbaum Vocational - Tech High School for 35 years where he also served as football coach and...

Aug 23, 2018

Sr. Inez Patricia, SSJ ,  August 23, 2018 at age 84.  Daughter of the late Patrick Joseph and Bridget (McGuiness) Campbell.  Sister of Michael Campbell, Kathleen Campbell and the late James Campbell.  Also survived by nieces and members of her Congregation, the Sisters of St. Joseph.  Religious, relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing on Tuesday, August 28,...

Aug 18, 2018

S. Marie St. Paul Alspaugh, SSJ, August 18, 2018 at age 85. Daughter of the late Howard and Henrietta Adspaugh. Survived by her sisters, Alice Both (David), S. Marie Elizabeth Alspaugh, SSJ. as well as nieces and members of her congregation, the Sisters of St. Joseph. She was preceded in death by her brother Richard Alspaugh and sister Mary...

Aug 15, 2018

Anne M. Brindisi (nee Deery) of East Norriton (formerly of Roxborough) August 15, 2018 at age 54.  Wife of Joseph M. Brindisi; Mother of Michael R., Erin M.,  and Joseph F. Brindisi; Sister of Robert A. (Madeline) and the late Ronald J. (Julie) Brindisi.  Relatives and friends are invited to Call on Tuesday, August 21, at 9:30 A.M., followed...

Aug 8, 2018

Stanley A. Iniewicz , age 90, died August 8, 2018.  Husband of Clare P. (nee Cute); father of Patricia C. Shuman (Carl); grandfather of Isaac Shuman, John Patrick Shuman and Nathaniel Shuman.  Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, 10:00 AM at St. Helena Church, 1489 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422 followed...

Aug 3, 2018

Joan C. Fosbenner (nee McCarthy), 87, passed away peacefully August 3, 2018. A native of Philadelphia, Joan was predeceased by her husband Albert D. Fosbenner, father John R. McCarthy, mother Katherine McCarthy, and brother Dennis McCarthy.

Joan was a vibrant mother of five children Albert (Patricia Reilly), Michael (Mary Ellen Connell), Daniel (Barbara Bluhm), Kathe (Dan Friel)...

Aug 3, 2018

Lisa Denise Shepherdson, born on February 1, 1966, was called home suddenly on August 3, 2018 at the age of 52. Beloved wife of Richard Shepherdson. Loving mother to Tara Jackson, Vincent Shepherdson, and Brooke Morello. Daughter of Cathy Byerly and sister of Donald and Darin Dworeski. Grandmother of Catherine and Ryleigh Jackson and Cameron Shepherdson. She was a...

Jul 26, 2018

Dolores M. Arent (nee Baker), of Roxborough, July 26, 2018. Dolores was the mother of the late Anne Marie Popkins. She is survived by her children Bill Arent and John Arent, seven grandhildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. Dolores graduated from St. John the Baptist in 1943. She worked as a nurse at the Naval Air Base before entering the private...

Jul 26, 2018

Sr. Elizabeth Mercer, SSJ, July 26, 2018 at age 91.  Daughter of the late Maurice Mercer and Amelia Savoy Mercer.  Survived by a loving family and by Members of her Congregation , the Sisters of St. Joseph.  Religious, relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing on Tuesday, July 31, at 1:00 P.M., followed by Funeral Mass at 3:00...

Jul 21, 2018

Paul Basmajian, of Philadelphia, July 21, 2018, age 53.  Son of John and Frances (nee Leahy) Basmajian. Brother of John (Mary), Thomas (Wei) and Mark Basmajian and Janice Dolan (John). Uncle of Ellyn, Julia, Mark Basmajian Jr. and John Dolan Jr. Relatives and friends are invited to viewing on Sunday, July 29 at 1 p.m. at Koller Funeral Home,...