Obituaries

Nov 19, 2025

Chalie "Chal" Clegg, age 65, of Bensalem, Pennsylvania, passed away suddenly on November 19, 2025. Born on November 16, 1960, in Philadelphia, he spent his life in the city and community he loved.

Chalie was a proud and dedicated member of Teamsters Local 107, where he worked for 26 years at Yellow Freight — freezing his balls...

Nov 19, 2025

Justin M. Zampitella, age 42, died suddenly on November 19, 2025.  Survived by his mother, Anne Whiteley, his brother, Michael (Lauren), his nieces, Alivia, Ashley, Emma and Gianna, his nephew Mason, and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.  Predeceased by his father, Nicholas Zampitella, his maternal grandparents, George and Patricia Whiteley, and paternal grandparents Nicholas and Marsha Zampitella....

Nov 19, 2025

Pamela Potpinka, known lovingly as Pam, passed away peacefully at Mount Holly Samaritan Hospice, surrounded by family. Predeceased by her beloved mother, Phyllis Brown; father, Lonney Brown; and her cherished brother, Lonney, Jr., Pam is survived by her devoted husband of 47 years, Jamie Potpinka, and their three children, Kevin, Justin, and Ashley. She was a proud and adoring...

Nov 15, 2025

Susan M. Williams (nee Farrell) passed away on November 15, 2025. Loving mom to Joseph Beck (Ashley). Dear sister to Annie Farrell, Mary Zelenenki (John), and the late Diane "Dee" Hazlett and Raymond Farrell. Daughter of Elizabeth and the late Raymond Farrell. Susan is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Susan loved nothing more than spending time...

Nov 14, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of William J Forbes, 73, surrounded by his family on Friday November 14, 2025 after losing to an immense battle with Cancer.

William is survived and will be missed by his loving wife Karen (née Slowinski) of 19 years; and his children, William (Susan), Kevin and...

Nov 14, 2025

Phyllis Ciavardone passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025, at the age of 81. Beloved daughter of the late Andy and Rita Ciavardone, Phyllis was a devoted mother to her children Bill (Stacy) and Mike (April), and a cherished grandmother to Michael Jr., Andrea, Gretchen, Billy, Connor, Carli, as well as her great-grandchildren Giavana and Mason. Phyllis is also...

Nov 14, 2025

Raymond "Ray Swan" Szwankowski, a proud World War II veteran, man of faith, and devoted family man, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025, at the age of 99.

Born in 1926 in the Manayunk section of Philadelphia, Ray grew up during the Great Depression and came of age during World War II. At 18, he enlisted...

Nov 12, 2025

Roy E. Egner, age 75, passed away on November 12, 2025. He was the cherished son of the late Roy F. and Dolores "Dolly", and the beloved husband of Sharon (née Hamilton). Roy was a devoted father to the late Roy Egner, Jr. and Jennifer Pratt, and an adoring Pop Pop to Victoria and Daniel Dougherty; he was also...

Nov 10, 2025

George Matwiejczyk, age 62, passed away on November 10, 2025.  George previously worked for the City of Philadelphia as a Corrections Officer.  Loving husband of the late Barbara (née Courduff).  Beloved father of Matthew and Michael Matwiejczyk.  Brother of Elaine Dougherty. Relatives and friends are invited to greet George's family on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 9:00-10:15 A.M. at...

Nov 10, 2025

Thomas J. Gursky passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025. He was the beloved husband of 62 years to Margaret (née Stuhl), and the devoted father of Joseph, Deborah, Thomas Jr., and Jennifer Britto (Dennis). He was the loving Pop of Scott, Timothy, Virginia, Ciara, Dennis and Caitlin, and the dear brother of Betty Luczak (the late Thad). Thomas...

Nov 8, 2025

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Joseph A. Caruthers, age 74, passed away November 8, 2025.  Joe served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Era. He...

Nov 8, 2025

John J. Basquill, age 60, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025. Beloved husband of Lisa (née Fleming). Devoted father of Samantha Verrall (Steven), Shannon Heisey (Jamison), Luke Basquill (Julia), and Jake Basquill. Loving son of the late Bud and El Basquill. Dear brother-in-law of Bernadette Rodriguez (the late Martin), Billy Fleming (Denise), Donna O'Connor (Pat), Colleen Wissman, and...

Nov 8, 2025

Katherine M. Gunn, MA, CACD, LPC (nee Suder) "Kass" passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025, at the age of 95.

Through her work as a counselor, and her associate professorship at LaSalle University, she was dedicated to helping individuals improve their lives as well as their relationships to family and the world at large.

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Nov 7, 2025

Henry J. Brinton, Sr., passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Susan M. Brinton. Loving father of Jennifer Brinton and Henry J. Brinton, Jr. (Michael Starr). Dear Pop of Kevin. Henry is also survived by his sisters, Karen Foster and Ramona Jacobs, as well as many cherished nieces and nephews.

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Nov 6, 2025

Rose D. Reed (nee Dubisee) passed away on November 6, 2025, at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Edward Reed, Sr.  Devoted mother to Rosemary, John, Edward, and the late Robert.  Cherished aunt of Roseanne.  Rose is also survived by her seven grandchildren and her six great grandchildren.

She was a former president of...

Nov 5, 2025

Patricia M. Mairone (née Altimari), age 85, passed away November 5, 2025.  Loving wife of the late Anthony.  Beloved sister of Peter Altimari (the late Nancy), Doreen Aducci (Anthony), Marcella Altimari and Angel Brandon (Stephan).  Also survived by nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet her family on November 18, 2025 ,...

Nov 4, 2025

Elois (Lois) T. Smith (nee McGee) passed away peacefully at home at the age of 84 on November 4, 2025. Beloved wife of the late James T. Smith and the loving mother of Janice Kimberly Jones (John). Dear Grandmom of Ashley and Brandon Jones, and Great Grandmom of Lillyana, Zaya, Zoë and Leovanni Jones. Daughter of the late William...

Nov 4, 2025

Edward J. Jones passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025, after a brief illness, at the age of 59. A devoted father, Ed is lovingly remembered by his children, Amanda Jones (Carlos Bahamonde) and Eddie Jones (Holly Gautier). He was the beloved son of Bernice Jones and the late George "Bud" Jones, and dear brother of George Jones (Noel),...

Nov 3, 2025

Anne K. Bolognone (née Coleman) passed away suddenly on November 3, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Bolognone, devoted mother of James and his wife Megan, and loving Mom Mom to Dylan and Gavin. Anne is also survived by her cherished nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends who will deeply miss her warmth and...

Nov 2, 2025

Gerard D. Biedrzycki passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, November 2, 2025. He was the beloved son of the late Dominik and Violet Biedrzycki and was predeceased by his nephew, Christopher. He is survived by his devoted brothers, Robert (Patricia) and John Keith (Theresa); his loving niece and nephews, Alison (Thomas) Cislo, Michael (Tara), Father Matthew, and Kevin;...