Obituaries

Husband, father, brother, son, uncle, godfather, and beloved grandpa Thomas Martin Sheridan Thom was born on November 19th, 1949 in Philadelphia and was raised in Havertown, PA.  Tommy loved summer beach trips to Cape May and Wildwood, New Jersey with family and winning radio contest prizes like a pair of…

Vivian V. Powell nee Pugh; beloved wife of the late John C., Sr.; loving mother of Diane (the late John) Lovitz, Judith (Larry) Robbins, Donald (Eileen), Sharon (Mike) Roth and the late John C., Jr.; cherished grandmother of Kerry, Heather, Brian, Meagan, Ashley, Christopher, Elizabeth, Daniel; great-grandmother of Jillian; Visitation…

Patrick Anthony Brosnan, age 80, U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. Native of Knockbrack, Knocknagoshel, Co. Kerry, Ireland. Devoted son of the late Jack “Flurry” and Mary Kate (nee Mangan) Brosnan. Loving brother of the late Florence, Hannah Mai (Keith) Webster, Michael, John “Jack” (the late Johanna Maria) and…

Luis E. Castro, 61; loving brother of Laura (the late Edwin) Leon and Maria (Jose) Vazquez; cherished uncle of Kelly (Michael), Eduardo, David and Jalil; dear great uncle of Aleah and Andrew; fond cousin, friend and father figure to many; Visitation Tuesday 3-8 PM and Wednesday 9-11 AM with Funeral…

Joseph M. Hennessy, 48, died unexpectedly. He was the beloved son of the late Noreen nee Dillon and Joseph T. Hennessy. Joe was born in Chicago and adopted as an infant where he was received with great joy into his family. Growing up Joe developed an interest in trains and…

Kurt J. Anstett, 62, passed away suddenly on February 22, 2023. He left behind his loving wife, Denise (Loy); most cherished sons, Ryan and Aidan; beloved niece Erika; dear sisters, Rita and Veronica; fun-loving cousin to many; loyal friend to countless. He was preceded in death by his faithful parents,…

Rita Bakewell, 88, passed away on February 20, 2023. Rita was a warrior and an inspiration to many, overcoming an unbelievable set of physical obstacles. Rita could find humor in nearly anything, and she loved to spend time with friends and family. A graduate of Loyola University and the University…

Sheila P. Johnson nee Downes, 81; native of Kimmage, Dublin, Ireland; beloved wife of the late Terrance J.; loving mother of Colleen, Brian, Sean, Erin Ahearn and Kelly (Jerry) Gaskin; cherished Granny of Brian II and Shannon Ahearn, Ciara, Aidan and Cian Gaskin and Tommy Ahearn; devoted daughter of the…

John Patrick O’Brien; beloved husband and best friend for 42 years of Beverly nee Mock; loving father of Kevin (Katherine) and Michael; devoted son of the late Patrick and Josie; cherished brother of Patrick (Joan), Eileen (Bob) Hageman, Maureen (Tom) Hellstern and Margaret; special uncle of Kelly (Patrick), Patrick, Claire,…