All Obituaries

CHRISTINE J.BRIDGES PASSED AWAY IN PHILADELPHIA, PA AFTER A LONG ILLNESS ON NOVEMBER 11, 2023 AGE 71. SHE ATTENDED AND RECEIVED AN ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE IN JOURNALISM FROM EASTERN NAZARENE COLLEGE IN QUINCY, MASS, BEFORE MOVING TO THE FOOTHILLS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE WHERE SHE MET HARRY B. BRIDGES JR. IN 1975.  THEY HAD A ONE YEAR ENGAGEMENT AND WERE MARRIED IN AN ANGLICAN CHURCH SEPTEMBER FOURTH, 1976. SHE IS SURVIVED BY THREE DAUGHTERS; EMILY, MELISSA  AND LAURA  AS WELL AS...

Anna Zabrocky of Fort Myers, FL and formerly of Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2023 at the age of 98.   She was born on May 2, 1925 in Zboriv, Western Ukraine to parents Anastasia (Melnyk) and Wasyl Borosiuk.  Anna married Wasyl Zabrocky and, after living in Munich and Mittenwald, Germany, they emigrated to the United States in 1949 with daughter Chrystina.  They settled in Philadelphia where their son Roman was born.  Anna was a longtime...

Cicilyamma Pulimkalayil, born in Muttuchira, Kerala, India to the late  Mr. Varkey Mathew and late Mrs. Mariamma Kottaram, was the fifth of seven children.  She graduated nursing school from Cuttak Medical College in Orissa, India.  She worked in Orissa and Calcutta until she migrated to Germany where she lived for 7 years.  On January 8th, 1976, Cicilyamma married her beloved husband, Thomas Pulimkalayil.  On this memorable day, she found the love of her life and...

Joseph Arthur Baals (July 13, 1927 – November 6, 2023) Joseph Arthur Baals, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle passed away on November 6, 2023, at the age of 96 in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. He was born on July 13, 1927, in Bellmawr, New Jersey, to his loving parents, Gertrude Nellie (Haines) and William Theodor Baals. Papa Joe, as he was affectionately known, was the embodiment of a life well-lived and was a cherished figure in the lives of his family and...

James Edward Rickards, Jr. March 3, 1938 - November 2, 2023 James "Jim" Rickards of Philadelphia, PA, passed away quietly in his sleep on Thursday, November 2, 2023. Jim was 85 years old, according to his birth certificate, but if you asked him he was only 39. Jim was born in Philadelphia and raised in the Old Bustleton section of Philly, until he moved to the Far Northeast after marrying Gloria. Jim was a passionate person, whether it was working under the hood of a car at his...

Lidia Zawadowycz of Newtown, PA and formerly of Philadelphia, died Tuesday, October 24, 2023.  She was 95.   Born in Stryj, Ukraine, Lida was the daughter of the late Wolodymyr and Stefania (Rymar) Iwash.  She is the wife of Zenon Zawadowycz and  is also survived by her daughters Diana Zawadowycz and Marta Giorgio (the late John) and her granddaughters, Maya Ermocida, Alexa Giorgio and Gianna Giorgio.     Lidia's family will greet friends on Saturday at...

Mr. Palassaril John Philip, dearly known as Kunjumon was born on December 06, 1944, in Vellikkara Palassaril House, Kavungumprayar, Puramattom, Thiruvalla, Kerala. He was the  son of Late Mr. Itty John and Late Mrs. Mariamma John. He was a caring son, loving brother, devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, friend, and a strong follower of Christ. Kunjumon was known for his hospitality and affectionate nature. On October 25, 1976, he married Mrs. Aleyamma Philip...

Martha Oksana Inns (née Bilyk) passed away on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023 in Queens, New York, after a long illness.  Martha was born on April 16, 1947, in a refugee camp in Bayreuth, West Germany, where her Ukrainian parents found shelter after World War II.  She and her family immigrated to the United States in 1949, first living in New Haven, Conn., then settling in Reading, Pa. The family later moved to Philadelphia. Martha attended Central Catholic High School in Reading...

Raymond R. Fischer, of Northeast Philadelphia, passed away on September 26, 2023, at the age 63.  Ray was the beloved son of Raymond B. Fischer and E. Joan Fischer.  He will be missed by Tinamarie and their three daughters, Christina, Rachel and Madison, and two stepchildren, Jaclyn DiGiorgio and TK Memis.  Raymond grew up in Lawncrest, Philadelphia and spent his later years in Pennypack, Philadelphia.  He loved both playing and watching sports, and he loved his Philly...

Jurij Litynskij of New Hope, PA and formerly of Langhorne, PA, died Sunday, September 17, 2023.  He was 87.   Jurij was born on May 17k 1936 in Lviv, Ukraine.  He was the son of the late Alexander and Emilia (Myronowycz) Litynskij. His family emigrated to from Ukraine to Austria in 1943 and from Austria to Argentina in 1949. As a young man in Argentina, he lived and played soccer.  He studied medicine for two years, was a member of Plast and Sum and the Ukrainian...