Thomas H. Stenson age 59 suddenly on July 4, 2020. Son of the late Thomas P. and Mary T. (nee Cunniffe). Beloved father of Michael Stenson. Devoted brother of Rosemary (Ted) Baffa, Clare (Jim) Flynn and Reverend Paul Stenson. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Tom had a deep and abiding love of God and a deep devotion for his family. He was also an avid Eagles fan and proud of his Irish heritage. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Mass on Saturday, July 11 at 10:30...

Catherine J Myers (nee Hamilton), age 98, formerly of MBS Parish and Southwest Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2020. Cherished wife of the late Myron Myers. Beloved mother of Maureen McCarrick, Kathleen Holton (Tom), David Myers (Pat), Ann Rosenberg (Jim), Tommy Myers, Theresa Browne (Mike), Janey Solitario (predeceased), Susie Pernie (predeceased), Joe Myers (Jean), and Eileen Burns. Grandmother of 29 (predeceased by Eamon Duffin), great grandmother of...

Helen R. Manion (nee McKeown) of Woodlyn, PA formerly of Southwest Philadelphia died peacefully on May 21, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Joseph L. Manion Sr. Loving mother of Barbara Manion Downing (Dan), Maureen Cassidy (Michael "Reds"), Chris Kattak (Eugene), Joe Jr. (the late Diane), BettyAnne, Bill (Sue), Eileen “Beany" Gavula (Steve), and Karen Gonzalez (Adrian). Also survived by 10 grandchildren, Joe III, Devin, Stephen (Laura), Ryan, Billy, Bridget, Sarah, Haley,...

Anthony F. Sbarra, 89, of North Cape May, NJ, formerly of SouthWest Philadelphia, was born in New York, New York, on October 16, 1930, and died peacefully on May 20, 2020. In 1948 Anthony enlisted in The United States Navy and served as a radioman on several ships during the Korean War. Anthony joined the Philadelphia Police Department in 1956. During his 25-year career he worked in many departments and positions. During his tenure he attended the FBI National Academy. He retired in 1981...

Lillian A. (nee Olshefski) Rokos age 95 passed away on May 19, 2020. Wife of the late Albert Rokos. Daughter of the late John and Veronica (nee Dobson) Olshefski. Lillian was born in Mount Carmel, PA and was one of thirteen children. She was the last surviving child of her family. Lillian graduated from Mount Carmel High School and worked as a seamstress in the Mount Carmel area. After marrying  Albert Rokos they decided to move to Delaware County in Pennsylvania for employment...

John L. DeMarco age 70, formerly of Southwest Philadelphia, passed away on April 29, 2020 from the COVID-19 virus. He was born October 16, 1949 and was the son of the late Charles and Anna (nee Meluzio) DeMarco. John was predeceased by his brother Francis "Frank" DeMarco. John is survived by his brothers Vincent (Mary) DeMarco, Joseph (Inga) DeMarco, and his twin brother Charles (Marion) DeMarco, his sister Carol (Charles) Brown and his sister-in-law Norma DeMarco (Frank's...

Angelina Croyden of Southwest Philadelphia died on May 9, 2020 at the age of 84. Angie was a long time resident of Unico Village in SW Philadelphia. Born in Philadelphia, Angelina graduated from John Bartram High School and worked as a legal secretary for many years. She is the daughter of the late Benjamin Schiavone and Antoinette (Prevignano) Schiavone. She is also the sister of the late Jennie Schiavone Pervel. Angelina is survived by her only son, Daniel Cozzi (Jeanmarie). She is also...

Lucy (nee Spalletti) Yanushefski on May 8, 2020 at Barclay Friends in West Chester, formerly of Southwest Philadelphia and Drexel Hill from complications of COVID-19 at the age of 95.  She is survived by her son Alex (Janet), sister Teresa, five grandchildren, one great grandchild and many nieces and nephews. She was married for fifty-nine years to the late Alex W. Yanushefski and was predeceased by her son Robert, brothers Gus and Frank and her sister Anna. Services and interment...

John “Reds” Flaherty, 89 years old Southwest Philly          3/23/31  -  5/8/20 Husband of the late Jane Gaul Flaherty.  Preceded in death by his brothers Patrick and Thomas Flaherty. Survived by his brother Joe Flaherty and six(6) children. Jani Flaherty, Jack (Kate) Flaherty, Nancy (Ron) Flaherty Perrelli, Theresa (Ray) Flaherty Cascella, Mike (Theresa) Flaherty, and Patrick Flaherty.  Also survived by 14 adoring grandchildren,...

James F. "Pony" Pownall age 60 suddenly on April 3, 2020 of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Jimmy grew up in Southwest Philadelphia and graduated from West Catholic High School for Boys in 1978. He worked at Al Parise"s Hardware Store becoming Baldwin's Hardware on Elmwood Avenue. He also worked for a short time at Southwest Fruit and Produce at 63rd & Grays Avenue. Jimmy moved to Ft. Lauderdale in 2007 after his mother Louise's death.  Jimmy is the son of the late...