Catherine E. "Cass" (nee Mayberry) Rafter age 73 on February 21, 2021. Cass was formerly of Southwest Philadelphia and a graduate St. Barnabas School and of West Catholic Girls High School Class of 1965. Cass was known by many people in Southwest Philly as she was a school crossing guard at 65th & Buist Avenue for many years. Cass is the daughter of the late Robert E. and Catherine E. (nee McGovern) Mayberry. Loving mother of Catherine (Norton) Drohan, Teresa (James)...

Edward Charles Partridge Jr., age 89, passed away on January 25, 2021.  Ed was the son of the late Edward Charles Partridge Sr. and Mary (nee Balentine) Partridge.  Ed was married to the love of his life, Barbara (nee Passer) for over 62 years.  They have the most beautiful love story that will last forever.   Ed grew up in South Philadelphia and graduated from John Bartram High School.  He is an Army veteran who served his country in Korea.  Ed was a...

Connie Smith, 66 of Morton, PA, formerly of Southwest Philadelphia passed away suddenly on January 21, 2021. Beloved daughter of predeceased Katherine (Kaye) MacMullett. Beloved wife of predeceased Richard E. Smith Sr, girlfriend of Daniel O’Neill. Beloved mother of Crystal (Robert) Raup, Tiffany (Michael) Beyer, and Richard (Dana) Smith. Oma to Shawn (Anna), Breanna, Bobby, Eric, Abby, Shelby, Mia, Penny, and Ava. Loving sister of Cathy (George) McKenna, the late Chuck (Kim)...

Mary Jean "MJ" (nee McShea) Waldron, age 61, passed away peacefully surrounded by her beloved family on January 13, 2021. Beloved mother of Jimmy (Jacqueline), Vincent (Shannon), Megan Waldron, Emily Waldron (John), Maura Waldron and Anne Marie Waldron. Loving Grammy of James, Mikaela, John, Tess, Aiden, Ronan, Molly and soon to be MJ. Loving sister of Elaine Campbell, Anne McShea Lamb, John McShea and Neil McShea.  Relatives and friends are invited to Mary...

James E Rastatter, Jr passed away January 13, 2021 after an extended  stay in a Nursing Home & succumbing to pneumonia.  "Jimmy" was born July 7, 1951 in Philadelphia, PA  to James Sr & Kathleen Furey Rastatter & was the oldest of eight siblings. After moving to Havertown in 1959, he attended Annunciation BVM school & then graduated from Monsignor Bonner HS & went on to attend some college. Jimmy had joined the pipefitters, before his...

Jean Marie Turner, 82, of Media, PA, died peacefully on December 21, 2020, from natural causes at Granite Farms Estates in Media, PA. Jean is preceded in death by her beloved Uncle Frank A. Griesser and Aunt Mary Turner-Griesser, and her brother Richard "Dickie" Turner. Jean is survived and fondly remembered by her sister-in-law and nephew, along with many special cousins from the Griesser, Turner, Shorten, and Montague families. She will also be dearly missed by her devoted...

TeeJay Freida passed away suddenly on December 18, 2020 at the age of 50. TeeJay was a faithful church goer at her beloved St. Barnabas Church in Southwest Philadelphia where she also was a graduate of the school. TeeJay was the beloved daughter of the late Anna Marie  "Cissy" (nee Jenkins) and Timothy J. Freida. Loving sister of Karen Freida, Roseanne Freida, Michelle "Mikey" Cozzalio, Danielle Freida, Kellie Freida & the late Debbie McHugh. Also survived by...

Debra (nee Hartman) Peca age 66 suddenly on November 16, 2020. Beloved mother of Joseph J. Peca Jr. (Amy), Nicole Peca and the late Christopher and Julianne. Loving grandmother of Joseph J. III, Isaac and Moise. Sister of Cindy, Ellen and Bill. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Beloved life long partner of the late Joseph J. Peca Relatives,friends and her extended family in Hilton Head, South Carolina are invited to her graveside service Monday 10am November 23, 2020 at...

John "Jack" Reick, age 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by family the morning of November 7, 2020. Jack was the son of the late Dave and Jean (nee Coyne) Reick and one of nine children. Jack was married to his devoted wife, Lee, for over 49 years, their 50th Wedding Anniversary was coming in January.  He was a union printer for almost 40 years and spent over 20 years with the company, Graphic Arts, Inc. Jack was often referred to as "Mayor of...

Anthony J. Salvato age 83 died peacefully at his son Anthony's home on Sunday November 1, 2020. Formerly of Southwest Philly and the Villas, NJ. Anthony worked for years at PGW as a gas processor operator before retiring in 1995. Beloved husband of the late Henrietta (nee Gaynor) who died in 1998 after 26 years of marriage. Beloved father of Anthony (Marie) Salvato, Daniel (Sherry) Salvato and Andrea Salvato. Also survived by 5 grandchildren Veronica, Matthew, Justin, Brianna,...