Obituaries

Aug 10, 2025

James E. "Jim" Bogle passed away on August 10, 2025 at the age of 75. He is the husband of Marianne Bogle (nee Rockenbach). Father of Justin (Sara) and Jessica Bogle and step-father of Amanda Cole (Bill Dougherty). Grandfather of Cameron, Rowan and Kellen Bogle. Son of the late Charles and Mary Alice (nee Fagan) Bogle. Brother of Richard...

Aug 10, 2025

Sandra Ann "Sandy" Leblanc Palmer, a devoted mother, wife, grandmother, and friend; passed away surrounded by love. Born in Gardner, Massachusetts, Sandy was the cherished daughter of the late Raymond Leblanc and Irene Leblanc (Carpenter). The youngest of three children, she grew up with her brothers including the late Daniel Leblanc (Catherine "Kay" Corcoran) and Ronald Leblanc (Nancy Holod),...

Aug 8, 2025

Patricia Ann Serbin of Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA passed on August 8, 2025 in Pennsylvania comforted by her lifelong Christian faith. She was born in 1931 in Timmonsville, South Carolina, the youngest daughter of Lela Pearce Lawhon and Lawrence Lawhon, as well as her sister, Betty Brooks, and brothers Charles Elwin and Lawrence Pete, all who preceded her in death....

Aug 5, 2025

Mari (Mary) Doran of Philadelphia Pennsylvania, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at her home after the reoccurrence of her cancer. Mari was born in Avoca, Pennsylvania to the late Frank and Mary Claire (nee Meehan) Doran. Mari was devoted to her friends and family. She was the loving wife of Charles P. Brown for 29 years. Mari is...

Aug 4, 2025

Joan Jean Correnti (Nee Castellucci) passed away peacefully at her home in Suwanee, Georgia on August 4, 2025.

Joan was born on May 30, 1935 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is a graduate of Roxborough High School. She started her career in the Insurance Business, then went into banking with First Pennsylvania Bank.

Her love of...

Aug 4, 2025

Richard H. Owens "Dick", the Man the Myth, and the Legend, formerly from Roxborough, passed away on August 4, 2025. He is the husband of the late Betty. Father of Donna Copestick (the late William), Dawn Leahy (Boots), Robert Owens (Kate) and the late Rick Owens (Joanne). He is the grandfather of Billy Leahy (Shannon), Alison Moxham (Jordan), Brian...

Aug 2, 2025

Carl F Hood (1939-2025)

Carl Hood, loving husband and father from Philadelphia, PA passed away at the age of 86 on August 2, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Mary Hood (nee Shiel), whom he was married to for over 60 years. Carl was a devoted father to his three daughters and cherished PopPop to his...

Jul 24, 2025

Rita B. Koller (nee Bramlage) of Philadelphia, 93, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 24, 2025. True to form, she was her quick-witted self right up until the very end.

While raising 8 children, Rita volunteered at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic School in Manayunk before accepting a position at Four Seasons...

Jul 23, 2025

Ruthanne M. Riviezzo passed away on July 23, 2025 at the age of 77. She is the wife of Vincent J. Riviezzo. Mother of Vincent Jr. (Jennifer) and John Riviezzo. Grandmother of Alyson Riviezzo. Daughter of the late Richard and Catherine (nee Brems) Schmidt. Sister of Deborah Durkin and Jeannine Truehart (Dave). She is also survived by her beloved...

Jul 19, 2025

S. Margaret Mary Mahon, SSJ, on July 19, 2025, at the age of 86. She is preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Margaret ( nee Morgan) Mahon and her brother, Edward and sister, Catherine Clynes. She is survived by her niece, Lissa Perrone and members of her Congregation, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Philadelphia.

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Jul 19, 2025

Frank A. Garonski passed away on July 19, 2025 at the age of 78. He is the husband of Eleanor (nee Thornton) Garonski. Father of Jill Durkin (Jeff) and Doreen Antonucci (Bob). Grandfather of David Antonucci (Kate), Jeffrey Durkin (Sabrina), Joshua Durkin, Dominic Antonucci (Kalee), Devyn Antonucci (Paul), Danielle Yost (Matt), Jarod Durkin (Ashley), and Jacob Durkin. Great Grandfather...

Jul 17, 2025

S. Grace D. Pino, SSJ, formerly S. Maria Goretti, on July 17, 2025, at the age of 92. She is preceded in death by her parents, Salvatore and Grace (nee Barbera) Pino, her sisters, Santina Cantillon and Marie Randazzo, her brothers, Dominic, Joseph, and Anthony Pino. She is survived by her many nieces, nephews, cousins and members of her...

Jul 14, 2025

Rosemary C. Martella passed away on July 14, 2025 at the age of 82. She was the daughter of the late Frederick and Philomena (nee DiEnno) Martella. Sister of Frederick and the late Carmen and Anthony Martella. She is the loving Aunt of Anthony and Isabelle Martella.

Rosemary was born and raised in South Philadelphia and was...

Jul 11, 2025

John D. Kay passed away on July 11, 2025 at the age of 84. He was the husband of Lorraine "Rainie" (nee Bottinger) Kay. Father of Donna, Jack (Julia), and Eric (Dee). Grandfather of Brandon and Jaxson. He is predeceased by his parents, Norman and Margaret (nee Pope) and his siblings Joseph (Betty), Norman (Joan), and Mary (Frank). He...

Jul 11, 2025

Emidia Desiderio passed away on July 11, 2025 at the age of 96. Wife of the late Vincent C. Desiderio. Mother of Stephen (Ulyana), Vincent (Roxanne), David, John, and Mark (Yv). Grandmother of Elise, Nicole, Sam, Oscar, Ian, Lily, Jeremy, Andrew, Leah, Cassius and Olivia. Great grandmother of Nora. Predeceased in death by her parents, Onesto and Constanza (Gianvito)...

Jul 4, 2025

Francis T. Strain passed away on July 4, 2025 at the age of 87. He is the husband of Gertrude V. Strain (nee Smith). Predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Anna (Longacre) Strain, brothers Joseph, John and sisters Nancy and Patrica. He is survived by his sister-in-law Elise Anderson, his "adopted" daughters, Lynne and Elaine and his best dog...

Jul 4, 2025

Mary C. Krier (nee McCann) passed away on July 4, 2025 at the age of 77. She is the wife of Paul R. Krier. Mother of Patrice Conner (Patrick) and Tamara McEleney (Dennis). Grandmother of Brittany Studer (David), Darby, Keelin, and Maura McEleney. Great Grandmother of Brantley, Weston, Lane and Callie. Daughter of Joseph and Frances (nee McMackin) McCann....

Jul 2, 2025

Joseph Bonczek passed away on July 2, 2025 at the age of 94. He was the son of the late Alexander and Mary (nee Przydzial) Bonczek. Brother of the late Stanley, John, Alex, Mary, and Anna. He is survived by his nieces Rosemary Preite, Linda Gilton (Paul), Charlene Halicki, Karen Conicello (Andrew) and his nephews Richard Halicki (Judith), James...

Jun 29, 2025

S. Anne William Fagan, SSJ, on June 29, 2025, at the age of 94. She is preceded in death by her parents, William W. and Sarah (nee Elder) Fagan, her sisters, Anna, Dorothy, Catherine, and Frances, her brothers, William, Martin, and Joseph. She is survived by her brother Paul, sister, Mary Dougherty, nieces, nephews and members of her Congregation,...

Jun 26, 2025

Gloria Casale passed away on June 26, 2025 at the age of 72. She was the wife of the late Michael Casale. Daughter of the late David and Beatrice (nee Hall) Toal. Sister of David Toal (Dina) and Thomas Toal (Patty). She is also survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Originally from Philadelphia, Gloria worked for Haverstick-Borthwick...