All Obituaries

Iris Krecko (nee Walters), 85, May 18, 2021. Wife of the late George F. Devoted mother of Frank (Vicky), George (Nancy) and David (Phyllis). Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to a Visitation on Friday, June 4, 2021 from 11:00 A.M. to Noon at Hollen Funeral Home, Inc., 3160 Grant Avenue (West of Academy Road), Philadelphia, PA 19114. Religious service at Noon. Inurnment private. To share condolences with Iris's family, please...

Joanne Biebel, 78, May 30, 2021. Beloved wife of Joseph. Devoted mother of Edward (John) and Stephen. Cousin of Loretta Lankford. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing on Thursday, June 3, 2021 from 10:00 - 11:00 A.M. at St. Anselm Church, 12670 Dunks Ferry Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154. Funeral Mass at 11:00 A.M. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery. To share condolences with Joanne's family, please go to www.hollenfuneralhome.com. Flowers should be delivered to the above...

Lilly D. Torres, 78, May 16, 2021. Beloved mother of Belinda Torres, Richard (Robin) and the late Jason. Sister of Betty Hall. Grandmother of Nicholas Torres and Tara Woznyj. Also survived by 5 great-grandchildren.  Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing on Thursday, May 27, 2021 from 10:00 - 11:00 A.M. at Calvary Chapel of Philadelphia, 13500 Philmont Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19116. Religious service at 11:00 A.M. Interment at Magnolia Cemetery. To share condolences with...

Eileen T. Steen, 77, May 8, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Edward J., Sr. Devoted mother of Edward J., Jr. (the late Susan) and Michael (Geraldine). Grandmother of Matthew, Jessica, Kylie, Michael, Jr., Nicholas and Caitlyn. Sister of Nancy Casey (Ray). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to a Visitation on Thursday, May 13, from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. and on Friday, May 14, from 8:30 - 9:30 A.M. at Hollen Funeral Home, Inc., 3160 Grant Avenue (West of...

Joanne Buettler, 67, May 6, 2021. Devoted mom of Kristin Simko (Fred) and Paul Sosna (Carrie). Beloved Mom-Mom of Emily, Freddie, Emma and Gabby. Sister of Kurt Buettler. Loving partner of Harry Mattox. Relatives and friends are invited to a Gathering on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 from 9:30 - 11:00 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. Funeral Mass at 11:00 A.M. Inurnment at Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the...

Joanne C. Leonard, 83, May 3, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Francis; devoted mother of Robert (Kathy), Marie (Michael) Zaneski and the late Danny; grandmother of Vincent Gleason and Laura Tressel. Sister of the late Mary Catherine Ryan. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing on Monday, May 10, from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. and Tuesday, May 11, from 9:00 - 10:00 A.M. at St. Jerome Church, 8100 Colfax Street, Philadelphia. Funeral Mass at 10:00 A.M. Interment private. Family prefers...

James Rodway, Age 85, April 21, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Sarah (nee Wilson), devoted father of June Schieber (Garry), James (Mary) and the late William, Leonard and Shawn. Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and step-daughter April Smiley-Maurer. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing on Monday, April 26, 2021 from 11:00 - Noon at Hollen Funeral Home, Inc., 3160 Grant Avenue (West of Academy Road), Philadelphia, PA 19114. Religious service at...

In loving memory of Dolores Munshaw, who passed peacefully, at age 92, in her home. Beloved wife of the late Harold S. Munshaw. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be deeply missed by her son and his wife, her daughter, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother, sisters, nieces, nephews and friends.  Relatives and friends are invited to meet at 1:00 P.M. in the parking lot of Hollen Funeral Home, Inc., 3160 Grant Avenue (West of Academy Road),...

Michelle Joscelyne, 38, from Philadelphia passed away peacefully on April 17, 2021, surrounded by her whole family. Beloved daughter of Ed and Mary Joscelyne and devoted sister to Danielle and Joe Joscelyne. Sister-in-law to Ashley (Fiala). Beloved aunt to Annie. Michelle was a longtime volunteer at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, loved to sell Avon, and was an avid Phillies fan. She spent many hours at the shore and always looked forward to spending time with her family or...

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...