Doris June Decker Fra Cooke McCullough passed away at home on Tuesday, October 20, in the neighborhood that she loved and in which she lived most of her life, Fishtown.  She was 86 years old.  Doris lived a full life, being an ardent feminist, who promoted Womens’ rights.  In addition to being a daughter, mother, wife, sister and aunt, she as a writer, poet, actress, medical assistant, and pre-school teacher.  She loved life and loved her family.  Doris is...

Lydia was born in Philadelphia to the late Charles and Lydia Blackman Christiansen.  She passed away at Nazareth Hospital.  Lydia went to Chandler School and then on to  graduate from Mastbaum High.  According to her daughter and granddaughter she would have loved sitting in a salon, getting her hair and nails done, sipping a strawberry daiquiri and eating a lobster roll, all washed down with a Pepsi.  A very spiritual lady , Lydia was also an animal lover. She...

Jack was born in Philadelphia to the late John J. and Madeline McLaughlin Connelly. He passed away at his home after a lengthy illness. He graduated from Ascension elementary school Class of '68 and went on to graduate North Catholic Class of '72.  Jack was an employee of the United States Postal Service for 25 years.  He was stationed in the Port Richmond branch and retired in 2006.  He was an avid sports fan and followed the Philly teams he was also a half-ball...

Suzanne “Sue” Gleason passed away unexpectedly at home on October 17, 2020 at the age of 64. She is the beloved daughter of William Gleason and the late Dolores Traverse Gleason. Loving mother of Erika Gleason. Dear sister of Colleen Adair, Glenn Gleason (Ruth), and the late William Gleason and Yvonne Gleason. Sue was raised in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia and enjoyed her childhood with her siblings. Sadly missed by extended family. She was a simple...

Jerry was born in Jersey City NJ, son of the late Richard and Mary Macatee Nolan.  He passed away suddenly at his home.  He was raised at 2511 Cedar Street in Philadelphia.  He attended St. Anne School, Class of '73 and graduated from North Catholic, Class of '77.   He was retired from the City of Philadelphia where he worked for 25 years as a Corrections Officer, then as a Deputy Sheriff. Jerry was well -liked and known for his sense of humor. He loved music...

Andy was born in Philadelphia to the late Isidoro and Dorothea Pafias Laude.  He passed away most unexpectedly at his home in Shamokin, Pa.  He attended Mastbaum High School.  He worked at St. Agnes Continuing Care Center in South Philadelphia from 1989 to 2007.   He was known for his dry humor  and was always joking with his family.  He enjoyed hunting while living the last few years in Shamokin.  He is the beloved husband of Joanne...

Barb was born in Philadelphia to the late Harry and Lorraine Givens Doxzon.  She passed away in Temple University Hospital surrounded by her loving family.  Barb was an educator at Saint Laurentius Catholic School, in Fishtown, for 8 years.  She taught Physical Education and  Computer Sciences.  She had been a 30 year member of Saint Laurentius Parish. Barb is the beloved wife and the love of his life for 48 years of Kenneth W. Schwarz ,...

Karen A. Schwab (nee Graham) passed away peacefully on October 11, 2020 with her family at her bedside. She was 4 1/2 years post lung transplant. She is the beloved wife of William "Billy". Devoted mother of Barbara Ann (Timothy Zemczak). Cherished daughter of Dolores and Barry Famous and the late Robert Graham. Dear sister of Debbie Gravinese (Dean), Barbara Myers (Art), Alice Mancini (Kevin), and Bobby Graham (Laura). Loving aunt to her nieces and nephews. Sadly missed by her...

Andrew G. Hughes "Andy" passed away tragically on October 9, 2020, at the age of 43. He is the devoted father of Drew and Justin Hughes. Cherished son of Deborah Hughes King. Beloved fiance of Donna Zavitsky. Dear brother of John Hughes (Jeannette), Corine Williams (Lee Sommerfield), Michelle Kleinfelder (Matt), Andrew Valerio Jr., and Jeanette Valerio. Loving grandson of Joan Hughes. Sadly missed by his mother in law Linda Zavitsky and his aunts, uncles, and...

George C. Hatter passed away suddenly at home on October 8, 2020. Formerly of  Fishtown, George currently resided in Port Richmond. He is the beloved husband of Maryann (nee Bowne).  Devoted dad to his furbabies Frosty and the late Lady. Loving brother of Mary Lou Cole (late Bob), Agnes Watson, Gloria Hatter, Josephine Bouldin (Vern), Michael "Monk" Hatter (Sam), and the late Carol Zink (late Jim), Pauline Miller  (Jim), and Margaret Kress.  Dear son of the late...