Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Philadelphia County & Surrounding Areas

Marie J. Ipri

Marie J. Ipri

Oct 27, 2026

On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, Marie J. Ipri (nee Cummiskey) who resided in Philadelphia for most of her life, then relocated to St. Petersburg Florida for 21 years passed away at the age of 88 with her family by her side. Marie worked at Liberty Bell Racetrack as a secretary for a lot of her working years, but her pride...

Marianne Scanlon

Marianne Scanlon

Oct 23, 2026

Marianne Scanlon (Nee McKerns), age 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 23, 2026. Loving wife of 53 years to the late John “Jack”. Devoted mom of 63 years to John Scanlon, Mark Scanlon (Kathleen) and Judy Gaffney (Rob). Dear Nana of Emily Uhrich, Kennedy Scanlon, Jack Scanlon (fiance Italia Morton) Joseph Scanlon and Alexis Gaffney. Sister...

Christine Freeland

Christine Freeland

Oct 1, 2026

Christine Margaret Freeland

November 3, 1968 ~ October 1, 2026



Christine passed away suddenly on October 1, 2026 at the age of 57. Beloved daughter of Jim and Peg Matthews. Mother of Bob Malloy. Dear sister of Jim Matthews. Longtime companion of the late Rob Walsh. Dearest friend of John. Christine is survived by her aunt Lorraine Dunn, her uncles Bob and...

Debra A. Oliveti

Debra A. Oliveti

Sep 13, 2026

Debra A. Oliveti 

February 20, 1956 – September 13, 2026 of Philadelphia, PA

Debra A. (née Albright) Oliveti passed away on September 13, 2026, at

the age of 70. She was the daughter of the late Victor and Josephine

Albright; devoted wife of Robert Oliveti; beloved mother of Kristyn

(Timothy) Souder; loving grandmother of Abigail Souder; sister of

Joanne Vickers and the late Victor Albright.

Debra was...

Sandra Bilinski

Sandra Bilinski

Aug 16, 2026

Sandra Bilinski

August 28, 1927 – August 16, 2026



Sandra Bilinski, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2026, just days shy of her 99th birthday.



Born on August 28, 1927, Sandy lived a long life filled with joy, energy, and community. She was a woman who embraced the fun in life, whether she was lighting...

Catherine M. Ostenrieder

Catherine M. Ostenrieder

Jul 13, 2026

Catherine M. Ostenrieder



Catherine M. Ostenrieder (nee Griggs) passed away on July 13, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Alfred Sr. Beloved mom of Alfred Jr. and Kathleen Gibson. Dear grandmother of Christopher Ostenrieder, Robert Gibson and Alex Gibson; great grandmother of Logan and Connor. She will be sadly missed by her siblings Donna, Ronald, John and David Dempsey and the...

Miriam M. Broderick

Miriam M. Broderick

May 25, 2026

Miriam M. Broderick

February 14, 1940 — May 25, 2026

Haddonfield

Miriam (nee Mundy) on May 25, 2026. Daughter of the late Paul and Margaret Mundy, beloved mother of Joseph (Karen) and Sean Broderick. Loving grandmother of Kelly, Kristen, Shannon and Kaleigh Broderick. Sister of Paul (Mary Ellen) Mundy, Kathleen (Walter) Martin and Kevin (Roberta) Mundy.

Miriam was born on February 14, 1940, in...

Lucy O'Leary

Lucy O'Leary

Mar 18, 2026

Lucy Eneida (Centeno) O’Leary passed gently from this world on March 18th, 2026 while surrounded by her loving family. She was 82.

Born on August 26th 1943 in Arecibo, Puerto Rico to Antonio Centeno and Flor Maria Montalvo, she was the youngest of fourchildren. At four, Lucy moved with her family to New York City. She spent her formative years going...

Hubert M. Novack

Hubert M. Novack

Mar 15, 2026

Hubert M. Novack, of the Frankford section of Philadelphia,  passed away on March 15, 2026 at the age of 96 years old.  Beloved husband of the late Antoinette (nee Acocella), brother of the late Francis and Stephen Novack and dear friend and companion of the late Eileen Breen. Hubert is survived by nieces, nephews and the dear brothers of the...

Patricia A. Spolsky

Patricia A. Spolsky

Oct 28, 2025

Patricia Spolsky (née McCunney Price), an extraordinary woman whose life was personified by her love for music, pets, travel, and most importantly her family, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025,  leaving behind a legacy of warmth and kindness.

Born in Philadelphia, Patty was a proud graduate of Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls. She began her professional journey in...

Edward J. McLaughlin

Edward J. McLaughlin

Jun 15, 2025

Edward J. McLaughlin, age 77, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025. Beloved husband of Ellen (nee Crossley). Loving father of Stephanie Devlin (Brian), Melanie McLaughlin, Jeffrey McLaughlin (Kelly) and Bethanne Briggs (John). Dear grandpop of Jessica, Matthew, Timmy, Koyla, Anastasia, Max, Dasha, Megan, Katie, Connor, Krysta and the late Allyson and Amanda. Great grandpop of Amanda, Aiden, Maverick, Aubree...

Shirley Ann Mento

Shirley Ann Mento

May 7, 2025

Shirley Ann Mento, born July 12, 1931 in Philadelphia, PA passed away May 7, 2025 at the age of 93. Shirley was the wife of the late Bennie Mento, mother of the late Claire Ann Mazari and the late William D. Riley. Sadly missed by her grandchildren William D. Wurst, Shirley Ann Irizarry, John Mazari and Nicholas R. Riley. Great...

Jane C. Sorendino

Jane C. Sorendino

Mar 30, 2025

SORENDINO

Jane C. Sorendino, on March 30, 2025. Lieutenant Colonel Retired, of Frankford. Sister of Sandra Bilinski and the late Virginia Ricci, Carmela Drayton, Dominick Sorrentino, Theresa Badolato, Anna Perry, Susan Pomo, Phyllis Zarro, Rose Zarnowski, Dolores Dimter, Samuel and Joseph Sorendino; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives, friends and members of Sons of Italy, Justice Frank Montemurro Lodge...

Richard J. Forte

Richard J. Forte

Mar 16, 2025

FORTE

Richard James Forte, 79, resident of The Terrace at the Glen, Queensbury, NY passed away at Glens Falls Hospital on March 16, 2025. Born on August 12, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA. Son to the Late Nicholas and Josephine Forte (nee Blescia). Loving and devoted husband to the Late Jacquelyn(nee Simoncini / Bordone). Beloved dad to: Ronald, Lisa (Ryan), Michele (Dan),...

Mary Oslar

Mary Oslar

Jan 31, 2025

Mary Oslar

August 3, 1949 ~ January 31, 2025

On January 31st, Mary Catherine Oslar (nee McAnany), wife of the late Michael Oslar (Veteran), succumbed to a long battle with cancer. She was a loving mother, devoted sister, and doting aunt who will be missed by all her knew her, including those she is survived by, especially Kevin Oslar (son), Bernadette Oslar...

Susan Gale “Susie” Wildonger

Susan Gale “Susie” Wildonger

Dec 29, 2024

WILDONGER Susan Gale “Susie” Wildonger Susan Gale “Susie” Wildonger (nee Kraemer) passed away unexpectedly on December 29, 2024 at the age of 61. Dear daughter of the late Edward and Iva-Jean Kraemer. She is survived by her son Joseph Wildonger, III, her sister Patricia Manalo (Steven) and her niece Brianna. Susie will be missed by her true friend and caregiver...

Mary Louise Herbert Heron

Mary Louise Herbert Heron

Nov 10, 2024

HERON  Mary Louise Herbert Heron April 5, 1941 – November 10, 2024 Mary Louise Herbert Heron, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on November 10, 2024. She was born on April 5, 1941, in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia to Jacob Spencer “Spence” and Emma Herbert (née Schindler). Mary was the loving mother of Christina Coretta Blake (née...

Helen D. Mclaughlin

Helen D. Mclaughlin

Nov 1, 2024

Helen D. McLaughlin (nee Kealey) July 20, 1939 - November 1, 2024 Helen, fondly known as Sis or Sissy, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side. She was 85 years old. The daughter of the late James J. Kealey, Sr. and Anna Mae Kealey (nee Jordan). Sister of Mary, Anna Marie (Tootsie), Fran, Diane, the late Mae...

Eileen Campbell

Eileen Campbell

Oct 18, 2024

CAMPBELL Eileen, on October 18, 2024. Eileen was born on July 11, 1950 in Philadelphia and was the beloved daughter of the late John T. & Helen T. (nee Carney) Campbell. Sister of Jack (Berni) Campbell & Patricia Hoover. Eileen graduated from Cardinal Dougherty High School in 1968. She worked for the Navy Department of Defense, NPFC & ASO as...

Frances Edith Abrams Lare

Frances Edith Abrams Lare

Sep 12, 2024

LARE Frances Edith Abrams Lare, 92, died at Chandler Hall Hospice in Newtown, Pennsylvania on September 12, with family by her side. Fran was born on February 26, 1932, in Vineland, NJ to Anna Bates Hoffman. She was raised in the Fishtown section of Philadelphia and spent summers with her grandmother and uncles in rural New York. After graduation from...