All Obituaries

  On the morning of May 21, 2023, Maria Oksana Stusyk-Trycieckyj passed away peacefully at home in Philadelphia, PA surrounded by her husband Teodozij and her children Andrij and Natalka.  Maria “Oksana” was 84 years old.   Oksana was born in Ternopil, Ukraine on May 21, 1939.  Later that year World War II began and soon Oksana’s life journey would take a new path.  A few years later the war engulfed Ukraine and Oksana’s mother, Irina Murij,...

  I am heart broken to announce the passing of our father Walt Szurpeta, who died on May 21, 2023 at the age of 64.  He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.   While Walt left us so unexpectedly he  made an incredible impact on his family and close friends.  We will forever hold our memories of him in our hearts.  Walt showed his family the importance of  having dedication and a strong work ethic by his forty year work history with Nabisco. ...

Mark J. Bruni of Northeast Philadelphia, passed away on May 19, 2023 at Jefferson Torresdale Hospital. Mark was born in South Philadelphia, PA to Rosalie and Francis Bruni. Mark graduated South Philly High School in 1967 and attended Community College of Philadelphia.  Mark followed in his father's footsteps joining the Philadelphia Fire Department and later becoming one of the City of Philadelphia's first Firefighter/Paramedics where he spent 29 years until he retired in...

Hugo Heinrich Scholer (November 18, 1930 - May 14, 2023) Hugo Heinrich Scholer, 92, died peacefully in his sleep on May 14, 2023. Hugo was born in Schonlinde, Czech Republic, on November 18, 1930 to the late Hugo and Martha (Michel) Scholer and immigrated to the United States in 1951. He served our country in the US Army from 1953 to 1955. He retired as an auto mechanic, owning his own business. He was a loving husband to Johanna (Stoll) Scholer and a loving father to three children:...

Margaret McAdams McKeever    Margaret McKeever , who loved to be called “Peggy ” by everyone , departed her loving family on May 11, 2023 .  Margaret was born in Philadelphia on November 1, 1938 to Anna and John McAdams.  Margaret was mother to Nancy, Margie, Colleen and Rob. She raised her children with love and devotion in Philadelphia.  She is survived by her children Nancy, Margie, Colleen (John) and Robert and her grandchildren John, Madison,...

WASYL WM. SALAK, M.D. Born January 21, 1929 in Muzhyliv, Ternopil Oblast; he finished High School in Germany and received his Doctorate Degree (M.D.) from Ludwig Maximillian University in Munich, Germany in 1955. He emigrated to the U.S. and served a one-year internship in Green Point Hospital, N.Y. and then served a five-year residency in General Surgery at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1961 he opened his practice, being active in Hahnemann,...

Stephen Victor passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at the age of 68. He was born and raised in Lahore, Pakistan. He was the third oldest of his siblings. He was a loving husband to his wife Robina. An outstanding father to his three children, Cynthia, Anil, and Reema, as well as his son-in-law Benny and daughter-in-law Maheera. And a caring grandfather to his two granddaughters, Charis and Maira. He owned a greater influence and charming personality than any man could have. His presence...

Dolores (Tommassello) Ezzo of Philadelphia, PA, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and life-long Frank Sinatra fan died peacefully on April 28, 2023 at the age of 86.  Born on December 21, 1936 in Philadelphia, PA, Dolores was the youngest child and only daughter to Sophie (Ruppel) and Joseph Tommassello. Dolores grew up and spent her life in Northeast Philadelphia, PA. Dolores worked as a waitress at The Valley Inn and The Spring House Tavern for many years. Dolores was a devoted...