All Obituaries

Helen Starosta, a lifelong resident of Philadelphia, died Saturday, August 4, 2018 at her residence.  She was 91. Born in Philadelphia, Helen was the daughter of the late John and Sophie (Oleshysky) Wasylenko.  She attended St. Basil Academy and was a graduate of Frankford High School. Helen married her husband John in June of 1949; they lived on Bridge Street in the Frankford section of the city before moving to Allengrove Street.  They moved to their home on Strahle Street...

Anna M. Terry (nee Keller), passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2018 in River's Edge Convalescent Center. She was 93. Born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Harry Keller and Anna Mae (Eimer) Keller. Anna was a member and Past Matron of the Rhawnhurst Chapter 522, Order of the Eastern Star. Anna was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years, David F. Terry; her son D. James Terry, and her son-in-law Allan Dunkelberger.  She is survived by her daughters, Kathleen A....

Elaine Tacconelli, a resident of Drexel Hill for over 40 years,  died Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Bromall Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.  She was 82. Born and raised in Southwest Philadelphia, Elaine was the daughter of the late William and Anna (Hatala) Kavchok.  She was a 1953 graduate of John Bartram High School and worked for many years as a retail associate at the Macy's store in the Springfield Mall. Elaine is survived by her children: Dianne...

Roland H. Ellingsworth, a retired commercial printer, died Thursday, July 19, 2018.  He was 77. Born in Philadelphia, Roland was the son of the late Granville and Madeline (Bedwell) Ellingsworth.  He was a member of the first graduation class at Edison High School.  After graduation, Roland worked for many years at Jack Frost Sugar Company; after the closure of the sugar company in 1969, Roland found work as a printer where he learned a new trade and eventually retired...

Domenico Christian Cavaliere, beloved son of Kimberly Scarcelli (Louis) and Berardino Cavaliere, passed suddenly on Sunday July 15th at the age of 24. Dear brother of Vincenzo Scarcelli, David Cavaliere, Louis Scarcelli Jr., Tina Buschman and Jessica Yodis. He is also survived by his grandmother Carmela Cavaliere and many dear family and friends. All are invited to his funeral service beginning 12 noon at Calvary Chapel, 13500 Philmont Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. The family will begin...

Florence Unverzagt of Philadelphia, passed suddenly on Sunday July 8th 2018 at 77 years of age. Beloved wife of Raymond and dear friend to many, she will be sadly missed by her family and friends.   All are invited to her Funeral Service beginning 11:00 AM on Friday July 13th at the Fletcher-Nasevich Funeral Home, 9529 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19115. The family will begin greeting guests at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, Feasterville-Trevose,...

Patricia Albright (nee Walsh) quietly passed on Thursday, July 5, 2018, after a long bout with cancer, surrounded by her family. Pat was the daughter of the late Patrick and Margaret (Healey) Walsh; born and raised around 3rd and Jackson Streets in South Philadelphia, she attended Mt. Carmel Grade School and was a 1970 graduate of St. Maria Goretti High School. She served as a senior administrative assistant in the Temple University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics since...

Roman (“Муньо”) Lewyckyj passed away peacefully on July 2, 2018 at the age of 91. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Roman had touched throughout his very memorable life. He is survived by his wife Tatiana (nee Wasylyszyn), sister Chrystina Masiuk and children Ostap (Kate), Olenka Krupa Griffies (Scott), Taras (Susan) and Marta Cairns (David). Beloved grandfather to Chrissy Potts (Harry), Nick, Nina, Lydia, Roman, Luka, and faithful master...

Leonard Kolomyec, a resident of North Wales, PA for over 40 years, died Sunday, July 1, 2018.  He was 72. Born in Gottingen, Germany, Leonard was the son of the late Mykola and Alexandra (Holoko) Kolomyec.   Len was an electrical engineer and worked for Philco-Ford for many years. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Pankrat)  Kolomyec; his son, Leonard; his daughter, Melanie Maschke and her husband, David; and his grandchildren, Xavier and Isabelle. Relatives and...

Vera Sinkevich, a resident of Philadelphia for many years, died Saturday, June 30, 2018.  She was 93. Born in Upaloe, Russia, she was the daughter of the late Feodosi and Julia (Maksymowa) Tichomirow. She was employed as a drafts person for a construction firm before her retirement. Her viewing will be held on Tuesday at 6:30 PM at Our Lady Joy of All Who Sorrow Russian Orthodox Church.  Panakhyda Prayers will be sung at 7 PM.  Her funeral will be held on Wednesday...