Mary Ellen Paris (Squitiere) was welcomed into heaven on July 17, 2021, at the age of 64. Mary Ellen was mother to her two daughters Helen and Joan Paris, who were her pride and joy. Mary Ellen was born on May 10, 1957. One of six children born to Hank and Kitty (Hanlon) Squitiere, Mary Ellen grew up in the Northeast section of Philadelphia in a large, loving family with four sisters and one brother. She attended St. Jerome’s grade school and then various public schools (Pollock,...

Lawrence R. "Larry" age 61 died suddenly at his home on July 8, 2021. Larry was a life long resident of Southwest Philly. He was a graduate of West Catholic High School for Boys class of 1978. He worked for many years as a butcher for Genuardi's Markets. He eventually got involved with home healthcare which came in handy as he took care of his wife Patty. Larry was an avid fan of Philadelphia sports teams but especially the Phillies and Eagles. Larry is survived by his beloved...

  David P. Courtney, aged 55 years, of Rio Grande, NJ, and formerly of Southwest Philadelphia, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 18, 2021. David was the son of the late Charles and Helen (nee Tobin) Courtney. Survivors include his daughter Meghan Courtney; his brothers Charles and Michael (Kelly) and his sisters Helen (Vince) Bakanauskas, Kathleen (Billy) Leitch and Patricia (Michael) Hooker; his neice and five nephews and four great-nephews, as well as his aunt, cousins and...

Charles F. "Chuck" McCollum age 86 passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday June 11, 2021. Chuck was a proud St. Thomas More aka Tommy More graduate. He was also an active member of the Knights of Columbus. He worked for a number of years at the Evening Bulletin newspaper until it's closing. He eventually became the owner of Squire Motors, a car wholesale business, which he enjoyed tremendously for many years. Chuck worked as a cook in the...

Richard "Rick" Lewis age 61 died suddenly on June 10, 2021 at his home. Son of the late John R. Lewis Sr. and Carol (nee Raab) Lewis. Father of Rick Lewis. Also survived by 4 grandchildren and 3 brothers John R. Lewis Jr., Bill Lewis (Nan) and Carl "Lew" Lewis (Iris). Rick was an automotive mechanic at numerous shops in Southwest Philly. He was very proud of his classic Buick Regal and would call himself Rick Regal. Rick, as were his parents, was cremated and will...

Catherine R. Naimoli age 88 surrounded by family passed away on May 24, 2021. Catherine lived for many years in Cape May, NJ but was born and raised in Southwest Philadelphia. She was an employee of the Federal Government in various jobs for over 30 years.  Catherine is predeceased by her husband Michael DeSalis, her step daughter Lisa DeSalis, her four brothers Francis Naimoli, Joseph T. Naimoli Jr., John Naimoli, William Naimoli and her sister Emma Sbarra.  Catherine is...

Fred S. Kohlbrenner, age 66, died suddenly on May 12, 2021. Son of the late Fred A. and Kathleen M. (nee Heppard) Kohlbrenner. Beloved brother of William Kohlbrenner, Kathleen Reilly, Karen (Jim) Kennedy, and Gerry (Heather) Kohlbrenner. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation with Fred's family on Friday May 21st from 9:30am to 11:00am at King Funeral Home, 209 N. Newtown Street Road (route 252), Newtown Square, PA 19073....

Nina (nee Chieppa) DiSanto age 90 on May 8, 2021 of Glenolden where she lived for 73 years. Beloved wife of the late Gus DiSanto, Jr. Loving mother of the late Richard DiSanto and Gus DiSanto III. Beloved nana of Denise (Jim) Raith, Nicole DiSanto and Gina DiSanto. Great nana of Jimmy and Andrew Raith. Aunt of Desari Chieppa and the late Nicholas Chieppa, Jr. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Wednesday May 12th from 8:45am to 10:00am at the King Funeral Home, 209 N....

Jean K. (nee Koran) Cusick age 91 of Nottingham, Pa formerly of East Lansdowne, Pa. Jean initially lived in Southwest Philadelphia in Most Blessed Sacrament parish. She also lived in Honolulu, Hawaii. She was a graduate of Bartram High School, class of 1947 where she excelled as a member of the diving team. Jean worked as a phone operator at Bell Telephone and at General Electric upon graduating from high school, eventually working in frontline culinary logistics until she was...

Joan C. (nee Buckley) DuAime age 83 of Holmes formerly of Southwest Philadelphia. Joan initially lived in Transfiguration Parish in West Philadelphia and then her family moved to Southwest Philadelphia where they first lived in St. Clement and then St. Barnabas Parish. She was a proud West Catholic Girls Class of 1955 graduate. Joan loved the years raising her family in Southwest Philadelphia. Her and her husband, Gene were heavily involved in their parish...