All Obituaries

Kathryn A. (Kay) Thompson died Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, Philadelphia. Born February 28, 1942 in Pottsville, PA. She was the daughter of the late Thomas A. and Alice C. Rebuck (nee Tracy), Minersville. Kathryn was a 1959 graduate of Nativity BVM, and a member of St. Patrick's Church, Pottsville. Kathryn was a devoted, loving mother and housewife who enjoyed taking care of her family. She later worked as an Operator at various chemical plants. She...

John H. Hussmann, Jr. of Philadelphia on November 25, 2021.  Aged 78 years. John was survived by his loving wife, Theresa (nee White) Hussmann, his children, Theresa Moran, Margaret Hughes, John III, and Scott Hussmann, son-in-laws, J.R. Moran and Daniel Hughes, and daughter-in-law Kim Engle Hussmann, 4 grandchildren, Clarissa Crist, Francine Gray, Joshua Moran and Kayla Hussmann and 2 great-grandchildren, Shain Gray and Chase Gray. Also survived by his brother, Joseph Hussmann. A...

Donna Coneghen, 64, November 18, 2021. Beloved wife of Bernard. Loving sister of Edward Henry. Also survived by many in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 from 10:00 - 11:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Consolation Church, 7051 Tulip Street, Philadelphia, PA 19135. Funeral Mass at 11:00 A.M. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. To share condolences with Donna’s family, please go to...

Justin Michael Swaim, 40, was called home to Heaven on Saturday, November 13, 2021. He passed peacefully surrounded by his immediate family. He valiantly fought an 11-year battle against Multiple Sclerosis with the support of his loved ones. Beloved son of Janet (née Lutz) and the late John J. Swaim, Jr.  Dear brother of John J. Swaim, III and Jessica (Joseph) Ward. Loving uncle of Brenden, Colleen, Allison, Sean, Caroline, Jude and Maeve. Also survived by many aunts,...

Robert J. Bower, III, 72, October 26, 2021. Beloved husband of Kathy (nee Young). Devoted father of Danielle Coyne (Robert), Jennifer Bower (Ray) and Robert J. IV (Melissa). Loving grandfather of Aiden, Fiona, Rachel, Liam and Ryan.  Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, from 9:00 - 11:00 A.M. at Hollen Funeral Home, Inc., 3160 Grant Avenue (West of Academy Road), Philadelphia, PA 19114. Religious service at 11:00 A.M. Interment at Sunset...

Marcelino Palisoc, 93, October 19, 2021. Marcelino was a retired public school teacher from the Philippines. Eling, as he was fondly called, is survived by his wife, Leonila, his children, Vilma, Joycelyn, Gladys, Susie, Rusty, Abou and Lai-en, and his grandchildren.  Eling was born on April 29; 1928. He was raised in the Philippines and moved to the United States in the 1990s. He loved watching war movies, fishing, gardening, carpentry and spending time with his family. As a former...

Lidia Edelman (née Mendez), 87, October 15, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Sol. Devoted mother of Elizabeth Bauer (Bill), John (Donna), Robert (Dianna), Stephen (Doreen), James (Lisa), Ann Cunningham (Gino) and the late Michael. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing  from 9:30 - 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9738 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114. Funeral...

Robert A. Gates, 68, October 14, 2021. Beloved husband of Judy (née Summers). Brother-in-law of Joan Malitsky (Sheldon) and Robert Summers (Kathy). Also survived by nieces and nephews.  Relatives, friends and employees of USDA ERRC are invited to his Viewing on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 from 9:30 - 10:30 A.M. at St. Christopher Church, 13301 Proctor Road, Philadelphia, PA 19116. Funeral Mass at 10:30 A.M. Internment at Resurrection Cemetery. Family prefers donations in...

Marvin Freed, 95, October 19, 2021. Devoted husband of the late Jeanne; loving father of Marlene Dancy (the late Leo) and Audrey Freed; dear grandfather of Carley and Michael and great-grandfather of Pace. Also survived by nieces and nephews. At the request of the family, funeral services were private. To share condolences with Marvin’s family, please go to www.hollenfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements by Hollen Funeral Home, Inc., Thomas J. Fluehr, Funeral Director, 3160 Grant...

Michael G. Lutz, 79, of New Holland, Pennsylvania, passed away on October 8, 2021 after a 20-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Mike was born on May 8, 1942 to Katherine and George in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After Mike graduated from North Catholic High School in 1960, he became a 2-time Golden Glove Champion of Pennsylvania prior to joining the Air Force and, afterward, the Philadelphia Police Department.  While on the police force, he married his beautiful wife, Annette...