All Obituaries

Be a giant! Kindness and compassion are important. The more you share your heart, the bigger you can care for the world. But, there is no one giant step. It's a lot of little ones. J. Donald McGrogan, Jr. took each of those steps through music, nature, his infectious and resonant belly-laugh, an unending love for his family that he learned the hard way and a few pints of Guinness. Our big guy was steadfast through uncertainty for many years, but he was the smartest man we knew because he...

Joseph Leeper, Sr., 81, April 4, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Joan Ann (née Thomas). Devoted father of Joseph, Jr. (Alverta), Debbie, Karen Heil (Mark) and George (Deana). Brother of Alice Bartleson. Grandfather of Keith, Dominic and William  Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing on Thursday, April 8, 2021, from 9:30 - 10:30 A.M. at Hollen Funeral Home, Inc., 3160 Grant Avenue (West of Academy Road), Philadelphia, PA. Service at 10:30...

John J. Sudyka,  88, March 8, 2021. Beloved husband of Patricia (née Gallagher). Devoted father of Karen Weinberg (Bruce) and Lisa Edelman (James). Brother of Geraldine Cook (Jules). Grandfather of Tara, James, Matthew, Jennifer and Ryan; great-grandfather of James, Joseph, Matthew and Jackson.  Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing on Thursday, March 18, 2021 from 11:00 A.M. - Noon at Hollen Funeral Home, Inc., 3160 Grant Avenue (West of Academy Road),...

Louise M. Olson, 81, February 27, 2021. Beloved wife of Walter. Devoted mother of Eric J. Olson (Elaine) and Patrick M. Olson (Lisa). Loving grandmother of Taylor and Michael and great-grandmother of Amelia. A Gathering of friends and relatives will be held on Friday, March 5, 2021 from 10:00 - 11:00 A.M. at Hollen Funeral Home, Inc., 3160 Grant Avenue (West of Academy Road), Philadelphia, PA. Religious service at 11:00 A.M. Interment private. To share condolences with...

On February 20, 2021, Billy Harold, also known as Bubba, passed away peacefully and quietly at home in his mother’s arms. He had just turned 43. He was the first born to Bill and Kathy, with three sisters to follow. Billy suffered a severe brain injury during delivery which left him severely impaired and medically fragile, with no chance of improving. Billy could not speak, yet he spoke volumes. Billy was loved and cared for by his family. He spent many summers at Maplewood Swim Club...

Patricia A. Blaser (née Murray), beloved wife of the late Charles Blaser, devoted mother of Stephen, Janice (the late Keith) and Christopher, and loving grandmother of Lauren, Michael and Ruby. Sister to the late Mary Schnee, the late Charles, the late Robert, the late Joseph, the late John, the late Thomas, the late Theresa Solis, the late Richard, William and Michael. Also survived by many nieces and nephews and a wide circle of friends. Relatives and friends are invited to...

Herbert G. Stahl, Jr. (Herb, Bert), 76, of Philadelphia passed away on February 6, 2021 after a long illness. He was born December 12, 1944 to Herbert and Ruth Stahl in New York, New York. Herb graduated from high school in Scotia, NY. He attended college at Valley Forge Christian College. He is survived by his brother, Larry Stahl (and wife Kathleen) and his sister, Robin Gendron (and  husband Wayne), as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased in death by his...

Mary Lee Esposito, 79, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020. She was born on April 18, 1941 in Philadelphia to Luigi and Blanche Esposito. Mary never married and had no children of her own, but she was survived by a niece, Helen Esposito, and three nephews, Louis, David and James Esposito, that she raised as her own. She was also survived by her extended family, Ralph Dolchanczyk, Michael Esposito, Sally Ann Esposito-Vidmosko, Tony Esposito and...

Wayne Linwood Drobish died peacefully at home on December 14, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at the age of 68. Wayne is survived by his beloved and dedicated wife, Jill Drobish, adored son, Christopher, and his loving daughter-in-law, Marissa, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Drobish, and mother, Gloria Schneiderreit. Wayne was born on September 7, 1952 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and grew up in the Mayfair section. He attended Abraham...

Karen F. Higgins of Philadelphia, PA, on November 22, 2020, Age 48. Devoted mother of Megan (Kevin) McCall and Skyler Wall. Loving grandmother of Madeline McCall. Beloved daughter of Karen A. (nee McNesby) and the late Francis Higgins. Dear sister of Stephen (Donna), Michael (Dawn), Sean and Amanda. Also survived by her fiance, Joe, as well as many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. A viewing will be held on Monday, November 30, 2020 from 9:30 - 10:15 A.M. at St....