All Obituaries

Jacqueline M. (Ibbetson) Campuzano, 61, of Upper Darby, PA passed away on March 21, 2023. Jacqueline was the daughter of Charlotte (Quinlan) and the late John E. Ibbetson and was born in Darby, PA. She was a graduate of Archbishop Prendergast High School class of 1979. Jacqueline worked in medical billing for Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital for 20+ years, and most recently for Penn Hospital. She was an avid Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies fan,...

John J. "Jack" Cassidy, Sr 91, of Secane, PA passed away peacefully at home on March 19, 2023 Jack was the son of the late Thomas and Margaret (Crumlish) Cassidy. Jack graduated in 1949 from Southeast Catholic High in Philadelphia.  Upon high school graduation, Jack enrolled into the Steamfitters Apprenticeship, and was an active member in UA Local 420, for the last 73 years. While newly enrolled into the Steamfitters Apprenticeship, Jack’s country came calling, and he...

Robert G. Coyle, 75 passed away peacefully March 17, 21023. Born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Michael and Regina (nee Connor) Coyle. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Mass Monday, March 23, 2023 10:30AM Our Lady of Fatima 1 Fatima Drive Secane, PA 19018.  Int SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery.:

Frank J. Ward Jr., 84, of Swarthmore, PA passed away peacefully on March 17, 2023, surrounded by his family.  Frank (Pumpkin) was the son of the late Frank Sr. and Frances (Doyle) Ward.  He was born and raised in West Philadelphia, PA where he was a 1956 graduate of St. Thomas More High School. He married his beloved wife of 61 years at Our Lady of Angels Church, and they later moved to Southwest Philadelphia where they happily raised their four children.  Frank was a proud...

Michael J. Brown, 57, of Glenolden, PA passed away suddenly on March 16, 2023. Mike was the son of James C. and the late Patricia A. (Hopkins) Brown.  Mike graduated from Cardinal O'Hara High School and the Police Academy. He was in the Marines. Mike worked as a police officer for Philadelphia Housing Authority, Borough of Yeadon, Chester Upland School District and Cheyney University. He enjoyed his family and friends, his motorcycle,...

Carl Eugene Higgins, age 67 of Clifton Heights passed away peacefully on March 9, 2023. Carl was born in Pottstown, PA. He graduated from Henderson High School in West Chester. He was a member of Holy Cross Parish. He enjoyed cooking, fishing, his casino trips and was an avid Sports Fan. But his biggest love was his family. Beloved husband of Rosemarie (Cutuli) Boyce-Higgins; Loving Father to Michael Higgins, Jeremy Higgins (Tina Bray),...

Rita M. Pomilio, 93, of Naples, FL passed away on March 7, 2023. She was born and raised in South Philadelphia and was the seventh of nine children born to the late Michael and Hilda (Ranieri) Patrone. She attended South Philadelphia High School and, in 1952, married her childhood sweetheart, Stanley, who lived next door. (Their respective row homes actually shared a common wall.) The newlywed couple moved West to Texas and then to California while Stanley served in the Army...

John J. Scattareggia "SCAT", 65 Of Clifton Heights (formerly of Media, PA and West Wildwood, NJ) passed away peacefully on March 13, 2023. John was the son of the late Joseph and Rita (nee Massimiano) Scattareggia of Clifton Heights. He was a graduate of Cardinal O’Hara High School in 1975. After traveling the US and working in management for the food and beverage industry, he resided in West Wildwood and worked at Taj Mahal Hotel in Atlantic City, NJ. He enjoyed carpentry...

Helene M. Lotka, 71, of Yeadon passed away peacefully on March 9, 2023. Helene was born in Philadelphia, PA was the daughter of the late Raymond and Mae (nee Paris) Lotka. Loving sister to Maria Henshey,  Elizabeth Truitt and the late Janice Lotka. Services are Private.

Thomas P. “Tommy” Ford, 57, of Clifton Heights passed away peacefully at home on March 8th, 2023.  Tom was the son of Ruth Mary Ford and the late Thomas Ford. He grew up in Clifton Heights and attended Catholic school until he graduated from O'Hara High School. He had a heart of gold, and left a lasting impression on anyone he met. His family was his world, and no matter what, he always raised his children to know how important family is, and made...