Ralph Gaudio Jr      Ralph (aka Superman) 92 of Worcester Township, peacefully passed away on September 20, 2021. Ralph was born in Philadelphia to the late Ralph and Rose. In addition to his parents, Ralph is predeceased by his beloved wife, Antionette and his son, Rosario. Survivors include his sons, Ralph, III (Marlene), Charles (Lisa), Joseph (Daniele) and his daughter-in-law, Annette. Also survived by his 4 grandchildren (Lauren (Nick), Samantha, Evan, and Dylan)...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Frances on September 16, 2021 at Abbey Manor in Elkton, Maryland. Frances A. Smyth McCummings was a lifelong resident of the Nottingham and Oxford areas. She was the daughter of James F. Smyth and Ebba Johnson Smyth. Frances was predeceased by her loving husband Edward L. McCummings, her eldest son James E. McCummings and her brothers Joseph, John and Edward Smyth. Surviving family members include her sister Mary...

MARYANN BRODIE (nee Popelak) Age 74 on September 16, 2021. Beloved wife of Paul. Loving mother of Monica DeVito and Andrew DeVito (Tracy); grandmother of Andrew Jr., Nicholas, and Dana. Dear sister of Michael Popelak (Karen); also beloved aunt to her nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends invited to her viewing on Thursday 8:30AM at Assumption of the Holy Virgin Orthodox Church, 28th St. and Snyder Ave. Philadelphia. Funeral service 11AM. Interment to follow Oaklyn Cemetery.

Constance Faith (McCann) Merkel passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, September 12, 2021. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on October 21, 1939 to the late Mary (Nolan) and Walter McCann. She was the seventh of nine children.  Connie was a proud graduate of John W. Hallahan High School for girls, class of 1958. She was retired from the Bell Telephone, where she worked for 20 years. After retirement, she volunteered alongside her husband with...

Elizabeth D. Echtermeyer “Bizzy” 1961 - 2021          It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Elizabeth “Bizzy” (Carroll) Echtermeyer, formerly of Drexel Hill, PA and, more recently, of Lansdowne, PA. Bizzy was born on Mother’s Day, May 14, 1961, and passed on September 2, 2021. She is survived by her son Eric; her mother Carol Carroll; her sister Ellen Masterson; and her brothers Stephen,...

  Constance J. McKenzie “Connie” 1936 – 2021        Constance J. McKenzie “Connie” (nee Bradley), age 84, died peacefully August 30, 2021.    Connie was predeceased by her husband Martin F. McKenzie and brothers James Bradley and Richard Bradley. She is survived by her sister Marylee Conallen, brother John “Jack” Bradley and her stepchildren Marty, Matt and Meg.  She is also...

Rita Teresa Kelly, 96, of Granite Farms Estates, Media, Pa., passed away on August 30, 2021. She was the beloved wife and best friend of John B. Kelly and the loving mother of Elizabeth A. Murphy. Also survived by her beloved grandchildren Jack (Lauren), Meghan and William Murphy, and precious great-granddaughter Brooke. Predeceased by her sister, Mary A. Flaherty.    Rita was born and raised in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia, Pa. She was proud to be in the first graduating...

Elizabeth Ward McBride of Phila, PA passed away on August 29, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Charles H. Ward Sr. & Anna (nee Elliott) Ward. She was the Mother of the late Patrick McBride & sister of the late Charles H. Ward Jr (Gerda). She is survived by her sons Michael McBride & Will Sheerin, US Army. She is also survived by her brother, Robert (Paulette) Ward & sister Barbara (George) Seabold & many nieces & nephews. Family & friends are welcome to her...

Gregory J. Pergolese 1961-2021     Gregory J. Pergolese, age 59 ,formerly of Havertown  died suddenly August 28, 2021. He was predeceased by his parents Archangelo J. “Archie” and Grace Rita (nee Malone) Pergolese and is survived by his wife Andrea (nee Rosenthal) Pergolese, children Dante Pergolese, Andre Pergolese, Christian Pergolese and Sara Pergolese his sister Gina (Mike) Skinner brothers Mark (Kelly) Pergolese and...