All Obituaries

Dominic Alcaro, of Philadelphia, quietly passed on October 13th after a brief illness. Dominic was the beloved husband of the late Phyllis (nee Devita) and the proud and loving father of his son James. Dominic is also survived by his dear friend Millie and by his sister Gloria Services for Dominic were private. 

Anastasia Tymkiw, 93, passed away peacefully at her Fairmount Philadelphia, PA home on October 11, 2018. Born in the village of Wisłoczek, Galicia (Lemkivshchyna) on January 8, 1925 to Maria (nee Yakhvan) and Wasyl Hocko. She was forcibly removed from her village by German troops during World War II at the age 15 to Rinn, Austria never to see her family again. She emigrated to the United States aboard the USNS General W.G. Haan, arriving at Ellis Island in 1950. Anastasia was employed...

K.C. Abraham of Northeast Philadelphia died Thursday, October 11, 2018.  He was 84. Born in Edathua, Kerala, India, he was the son of the late K. I. Chacko and Mariamma Chacko.  K.C. was a civil engineer for an auto parts manufacturing company before retiring. His viewing will be held on Sunday from 6 PM to 8 PM at Bethel Mar Thoma Church.  His funeral will be held on Monday at 9 AM at the church with Services beginning at 9:30 AM.  Burial will follow at Forest Hills...

Anna Sahasaylo, a resident of Northeast Philadelphia, died Wednesday, October 10, 2018.  She was 96. Born in Wielunice, Lviv, Ukraine, she was the daughter of the late Semen and Maria Schwed.  She and her brother Stefan were forcibly removed from their village by German troops during World War II (her brother Stefan was never seen again).  She met Wasyl Sahasaylo in Germany and they married in Allerhansew, Germany; they later moved to Freesing, Germany before emigrating...

Ewa Boklaszczuk, 89, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  died Friday, October 5, 2018.  She was the  beloved wife of the late Wasyl and loving mother of Mary Eberwine, Anna Slavin (Jim), Susie Montanaro and Billy Boklaszczuk.    She was devoted to her nine grandchildren:  Lisa, Debbie, Lori (Chris), Holly (Jeff), Andrew (Myra), Sharon, Erik, Marc & Nick; and her eight great grandchildren: Jenna, Cheyenne, Riley, Braydon, Aidan, Owen, Abigail...

It is with great sadness that the family of Dr. Roman Dykyj, Sr., a retired physician, announces his passing on Thursday, October 4, 2018, at the age of 95. Roman was born in Chorosno, Ukraine, on August 8, 1923, the son  of the late Iwan and Anna (Melnyk) Dykyj. He graduated gymnasium in 1943 at Lemberg, and attended seminary for a brief period, but decided to turn his attention to dentistry. Roman married his beloved Eugenia Zacharczuk (deceased) in 1946, and their first son, Roman...

Albert Pohl passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, October 1, 2018, with family by his side. He was 74. Born in Jaegersdorf, Germany on August 25, 1944, he was the son of the late Ernst and Olga (Roller) Pohl. Al is survived by his loving wife Linda (Branham) Pohl, children Albert, Rosa and Diana, grandchildren, siblings and many other loving family members. Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation Saturday, October 6, 2018, from 10 to 11 AM, followed by Funeral...

Michael Kostryckyj was born in Philadelphia to Margareta (nee Windel) and Wasyl Kostryckyj. Michael was a graduate of Central High School class of ’75 and later, Temple University class of ’79. He graduated Temple with a BS in Dental Technology.  His expertise developed in implant dentistry, mastering and teaching the latest technology in creating beautiful smiles.  Many colleagues have called him a legend in the dental industry.  A loving, caring...

The world's greatest woman and biggest Eagles fan, Josephine "Jo Jo" Pirrone, passed away on September 20, 2018, at the age of 79 years. She was born in Philadelphia on December 13, 1938. Jo Jo always said she was born to be a mother, and she shared the compassion that she brought to family with everyone she knew throughout her life. When not bringing together her family and friends for good times, Jo Jo brought comfort and happiness to her professional relationships in her...

Pastor emeritus of St. Michael the Archangel Church in Philadelphia, PA, Right Reverend Mitered Archpriest Vincent Saverino fell asleep in the Lord on Thursday, September 20,  2018.   Reverend Vincent Saverino, a priest for 48 years, was born in New York to Emil Saverino and Kathleen Bremer.  He met Patricia Brown at St Helena's high school in the Bronx and they were married September 15, 1962.  Vincent was employed as an accountant at an insurance company...