JoAnn K. Dougherty (nee Dwyer) passed away at home on May 20, 2022, at the age of 72. She is the beloved wife of Donald. Devoted mother of Donald, Kevin (Valerie), and Denise Kelly (Michael). Loving Mom Mom of Kristen (Tyler), Kaila (Jamie), Doc (Reghan), Brendan, and Colin. Adoring G-Mom to Alex, JJ, Jax, Gage, and Iyla. Dear sister of George R. Dwyer (Marilyn), and the late Robert Dwyer (Marita). Sadly missed by her “special angel” Suzy Scheidegg, her extended family, and...

Our beloved mother, Heidemarie E. Kowollik (nee Ortolf), passed away on May 16, 2022 at the age of 77. Heidi was born in Germany and arrived in the United States in her teenage years. She is the daughter of the late Emma Ferij(nee Mueller) and the late Thomas Ortolf. Loving mother of Peter (late Ogretta), Thomas (Dawn), Nancy, and the late  Joseph. She was the proud grandmother of Peter II (Kate), Courtney, Kaela (Mike), Tommy, Michael (Sara), Joshua (Dominique), and Sage.  Heidi...

Michelle Klimek passed away unexpectedly at home on May 14, 2022 at the age of 57. She is the beloved daughter of the late Stanley and Marguerite (nee Kane) Klimek. Loving life partner of 35 years to John "Big John" Stuckey. Devoted mother to John Joseph (Breanna Ariel), Mark Ryan, and Rebecca Lynn. Loving Grandmom of Cassidee Ann Michelle and Wyatt Jacob. Dear sister of Kimberly Klimek-Green (John) and Mark Klimek (Elaine). Adoring aunt of (late)Michelle Elizabeth and Kimberly...

Megan M. Donohue “Mopsy” passed away on May 11, 2022, at the age of 40, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She is the beloved daughter of Michael and MaryEllen (nee Dolan). Devoted mother to Michaela Hudicek. Loving life partner of Bill Hudicek. Dear sister of Lisa and Bridget (Mark Gault). Adoring aunt of Mark Jr., Kylie, Rylie, Liam, Keegan, Ryker, Axel, Maverick, and godmother of Brandon. Sadly missed by her mother in law Cindy Hudicek, sister in law...

Our beloved mother, Dolores Reda (nee Smigo)  83, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on May 10, 2022.  She was born on March 31,1939 in Minersville, PA to the late George and Sophie Glinka Smigo. She was a devoted member of St. Anne's Church and The St. Anne's Guild. She was a telephone operator for a number of organizations in the neighborhood, including St. Mary's Hospital.   Dolores was a proud graduate of John W....

Our beloved sister Mary Ellen Wambold passed away on May 8, 2022.  She was the daughter of Henry and Pearl Wambold and is survived by her brothers and sisters, Judith Flail, Ray Wambold and wife Joan, Barbara Wambold, Bob Wambold and wife Diane, Elmer Wambold and wife Jackie, Kathy Wambold and various nephews and nieces.   She was preceded in death by her siblings, Bill Wambold and Edith Hodge.  Mary faced physical challenges for most of her life and displayed a...

Francis J. Yerka “Frank” passed away suddenly on May 6, 2022, at the age of 76. He is the beloved husband of LuAnn (nee Emberger). Devoted father of Raymond Kelly and Cheryl Przybyszewski (Mark). Loving Poppy to Rhyan, Jack, Mary Catherine, and Great Poppy to Nova May. Loyal brother of Ed Emberger (Joanne), Gayle Emberger, Karen Mason, and the late  Marie Bordei and Dawn Emberger. Sadly missed by his nieces and nephews.  Frank was raised in the Harrowgate...

Mary P. Krenski (nee McGough), Age 92, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2022 surrounded by her tight-knit family.  Beloved wife of the late Walter, Sr. Loving mother of Walter, Jr. (the late Sharon), Ronald (Lisa), Jeffery (Denise), Diane (Michael) Daly, Janet (John) Feler, Scott (Jackie), Dawn (Ceasar) Bautista, Susan (Ron) Zalis. Cherished grandmother to 18 grandchildren and Devoted great grandmother to 10 great grandchildren.  Loving...

Curtis L. Steigelman passed away on April 28, 2022 at the age of 50. He is the beloved son of Kathleen (nee Gregowske) and the late Norman. Loving life partner of Susan Winczuk. Devoted father of Curtis Steigelman and Joseph Yost. Dear brother of Richard Steigelman, Norman Steigelman, and Dawn Webb. Sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.  Curtis was a longtime resident of Fishtown. He was a very strong and hard working person. As a child, Curtis suffered...

Matthew Heller passed away suddenly on April 16th, 2022 at the age of 55. Beloved son of Margaret Parker (Richard) and the late John Heller. Devoted father of Jenna (Brandon Chamberlain), Matthew, and Brandon. Dear brother of Scott. Loving uncle of Sophia and Jessica.  Matthew spent most of his life as an electrician after graduating from Cinnaminson High School. On any given Sunday, you could find him anywhere a sports game was playing, especially the Flyers or the Eagles. He also...