Eugene “Hughie” O’Neill, 81, longtime resident of Winchester Park, Philadelphia passed away with his family by his side on Thursday, May 9, 2024.
Hughie was raised in St. Monica’s Parish, South Philadelphia. After attending La Salle College, he spent a few years in the Air Force Reserves shortly followed by meeting his wife, Catherine, of 52 years. Hughie cherished his career as an Environmental Investigator, a job he would work until his late seventies. Exercise was fundamental pillar in Hughie’s life. He competed in multiple Boston Marathons among many other long-distance events. Hughie loved his trips to Bar Harbor, Maine and his love hate relationship with the Phillies was palpable.
Hughie is survived by his beloved wife Catherine O’Neill (nee Dolan); loving father of Kerry Rochester (Don) & Christopher O’Neill (Gwendolyn). He was a caring grandfather to Grace, Emily, & Raegan O’Neill and brother of Ann Mink (George). Hughie was predeceased by his siblings John, James, and Margaret.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his visitation on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at St. Jerome Catholic Church 8100 Colfax St., Phila, Pa 19136 from 8:45-9:45am. A mass of Christian Burial will take place starting at 10am. Burial services will be held privately by the family at a later date.
Mary Jean Morris, wife, widow, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, and godmother to so many, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2024, at the remarkable age of 95 years. Known simply as “Jean” by her large, and devoted family, she was ever the rock on whom everyone in her large, extended family relied. Jean never disappointed or failed anyone. Not ever.
Jean departed this world as she lived: quietly and with dignity, to join her devoted husband of 54 years, John P. Morris, Sr. who passed away too soon in 2002, and to return home to the arms of her large Irish-Catholic family for whom she was always present and available. Jean was the first to arrive for every occasion in support of her family, especially to the difficult events like hospitals stays and funerals that others preferred to avoid.
Born on September 8, 1928, in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania in the storied and rugged Anthracite coal regions of Schuylkill County to Mae Francis Thornton and John Herbert McCarthy, who were only children whose marriage produced five children: Helen (Quinn), Jean, Jack, Jim and Patricia (McLafferty). Jean’s parents were the first generation of Irish-Catholic immigrants to be born in the United States to coal miners, industrial workers, and proud members of the working class.
Like so many members of the Greatest Generation, her birth family was first separated by the need to secure employment during the Great Depression, and later by World War II. Her father John Herbert McCarthy was a Philadelphia Police Officer, a Merchant Marine, and a Torpedoman on three U.S. Submarines, before his last assigned submarine was sunk by the Germans in the North Atlantic in 1944. Her mother Mae carried on and raised the family alone, while working for two doctors, and keeping house for her widowed father, Peter J. Thornton (Ellen Donnelly Thornton), and her children. No easy task.
Born on October 30, 1928, Philadelphia, PA to the late William and Catherine Schwechtje. She was a kind, loving and giving person who loved her family more than anything.
As matriarch, she instilled the importance of family. She was a source of love and inspiration and her absence will be deeply felt by all her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family and friends.
Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband John, her son Scott, her sisters Eva and Margaret, as well as her brothers William and George, nephews Frank, Robert, Kevin and her great nephew Frankie.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her visitation on Tuesday, May 7th, from 10-11am at John F. Fluehr and Sons Funeral Home located at 3301 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19149, where the service will begin immediately following. Interment at Greenmount Cemetery, 4301 N. Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140
Sister Aileen Dolores McGrath, Missionary Servant of the Most Blessed Trinity, native of Brooklyn, NY died on April 23. 2024.
The Wake will take place at Blessed Trinity Motherhouse on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 4:30 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at the Motherhouse Chapel on Monday, April 29, 2024 at 9:15 AM followed by burial at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
In loving memory of Mildred P. Bonanata, 59, who passed away on March 12, 2024. She was the devoted mother of Glenn, Scott, and Shawn, and loving partner of Brian Conway Sr.
Born June 30, 1964, Mildred (Milly) brought joy and laughter into the world. She was a kind, caring and giving person who always put the needs of her family before her own. Milly was a force to be reckoned with; a strong woman who faced every challenge in her life with courage and dignity. As matriarch, she embodied and instilled the importance of family, hard work and doing what is right.
Working at Bi Rite Deli in Morrell for 20 years, Milly was an important part of her community. With her genuine smile and contagious laugh, Milly had a way of making everyone feel loved and valued. Her kindness and compassion were felt by all the lives she touched.
Milly was a source of love and inspiration and her absence will be deeply felt.
Milly was predeceased by her son, Scott. She is survived by her sons, Glenn and Shawn, and her partner, Brian Conway Sr., and his 4 children, Jacklyn, Angie, Amanda, and Brian. Milly had 12 grandchildren, Avangelina , Nicholas, Antonio, Keith, Gianna, Emiley, Logan, Scarlett, Sophia, Carter, Makenna, and Zoey.
A memorial service will be held for Mildred P. Bonanata on Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 12 to 2 pm at John F. Fluehr & Sons located at 3301 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia PA 19149.
Mary Louise Fiala (nee Molloy) on April 21st, at the age of 87. Mary was the loving wife of the late Walter R. Devoted mother of Marylou Mucerino (Bob), Walter R. (Eileen) and William (Deborah). Dear grandmother of Christopher (Sarah) and Andrew (Sara) Mucerino, Ashley (Joseph), Rebecca (Joseph) and Cara Fiala, William (Chelsea) and Nicole (Kyle). Great grandmother of Mason, Jacob, Grayson, Avery, Joseph and Lucille. Loving sister of Kathleen Lopez (Raymond), Margaret Kauffman (the late Thomas), and George Molloy (Cora). Mary is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Mary's Mass of Chistian Burial on May 1, 2024 11:00 AM at Resurrection of Our Lord Catholic Church 2000 Shelmire Ave. Phila. 19152. Where a viewing will be held from 10:00-11:00 AM. Interment private.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Brian's visitation on Wednesday, April 24th from 9:15-10:15AM at St. Matthew's Catholic Church 3000 Cottman Ave Phila. 19149. Where his Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30AM. Interment will be private.
Michael J. DeMayo, of Somerton, passed on April 15th, 2024 at the age of 39 years old. Michael was the loving son of Joseph and Dolores DeMayo. Beloved brother of Joseph (Jessica), Carolyn (Andrew Siebert) and Chris (Allison). Dear uncle of Scarlett, Josephine and Wolf. Michael is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Michael's visitation on Tuesday, April 23rd from 10-11:15AM at St. Christopher's Catholic Church, 13301 Proctor Rd. Phila. Michael's Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:30AM. Interment will be private.
Michael was a recipient of two kidney transplants and the family urges everyone to consider seriously the opportunity to donate organs and change people's lives. In lieu of flowers, the DeMayo family asks for donations in Mike's name to be made to Gift of Life or to Make a Wish Foundation
Eleanor A. Feltman (nee Conway)
On April 10th at the age of 86. Loving wife of the late William (Face). Beloved mother of the late John (late Debbie), Eve Dooley, the late Kathryn Wilson (Charles), the late Nicky, Mark (Kerry), Dawn (Greg), Donald and Dina Feltman. Eleanor was the proud grandmother of 13 and great grandmother of 18. She will also be sadly missed by her niece Liz and her nephew Jim.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Eleanor's visitation on Saturday, April 20th from 10-11:30AM at John F. Fluehr and Sons Funeral Home located at 3301 Cottman Ave. Phila. 19149. where a service will begin immediately following. Interment private.
He was the devoted father of Michelle Ivey, James Jr (Jennifer), Michael (Jane), and Lisa. He will be sadly missed by his grandson William Barbour. James is preceded in death by his siblings Charles (late Marian), William (Carol), Anne Parrillo (Joe), and Eileen Leardi (Bob). James is also survived by many nieces, nephews and his beloved dog Roxy.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend James' visitation Wednesday, April 17th from 9-10:30 AM at John F. Fluehr and Sons 3301 Cottman Ave Phila. PA., 19149. A Service will follow at 10:30 AM. Interment Private.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in James' name to Special Olympics Pennsylvania – Delaware County, P.O. Box 1202, Havertown, PA 19083 .
