Eleanor "Ellie" Shaffer
Jan 5, 2024
Ellie Shaffer, 92 years old, died on January 5th, predeceased by husband Martin Dranoff; her identical twin and best friend, Leanore “Lee” Vizer; and her older sister Gerry Seltzer. The daughter of professional musicians, Jeanne Kramer, Ellie’s accompanist, and Martin Kramer, once Cherry Hill’s famed Latin Casino’s conductor, Ellie had a prolific musical career. She received a full scholarship to...
Edward J. Collins
Jan 4, 2024
Edward J. Collins 71, of Philadelphia died peacefully on January 4, 2024 following a long illness. Mr. Collins was the son of John F. Collins Jr. and Francis Toland Collins. He graduated from Cardinal Dougherty High School, class of 1970. Prior to his retirement, he had a long career as an optician at the PA College of Optometry, Salus University.
He...
Andrew J. Hober Jr.
Jan 3, 2024
Andrew J Hober Jr, age 93, died peacefully on January 3, 2024 at the home of his daughter. Husband of the late Jean(Monroe) and father of the late Gregory, he is survived by his wife Florence (Werts) and his children, Stephen (Regina) (the late MaryKay), Pamela Carroll(Drew), Martin(Rosemary), Philip(Denise) and Christopher, 16 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, his sister Anne Radke...
David Michael Foster, Sr.
Jan 2, 2024
David Michael Foster Sr., of Cherry Hill, New Jersey tragically passed away on January 2, 2024, at 77 years old. David was survived by his children: Maryann Foster, David Michael Foster Jr, Jennifer Wallace, and Douglas Matthew Foster (Christina). David is also survived by Amanda Ives née Cranmer (Robert) who he considered his own daughter. David stayed close friends with...
Mary Ann McFadden
Jan 2, 2024
Mary Ann McFadden passed away with her family around her after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her parents, Paul E. and Mary Geyer, her sister, Helen, and her first grandchild, Dennis P. O’Neill. She is survived by her best friend and husband, Jim, of 64 years, and their five children and spouses: Mary Ann & Ken (Grow); Helene & Dennis...
Edward J. Novotny
Jan 1, 2024
Edward Joseph Novotny, born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania on July 22, 1933 to the late, Harry Charles Novotny and Helen M. Chemerys. Edward passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on January 1, 2024.
He was a loving husband to Diana Novotny (nee Newman) “His Bride”, as he referred to her for 44 years. He was a loving supportive father to his...
Michael E. Bakis
Dec 31, 2023
Michael E. Bakis, 62 years old, lost his life to cancer in the early morning of December 31st with his brother Kenneth Bakis by his side. Mike will be dearly missed by everyone who knew him. He had a warm smile, an incredible sense of humor and an innate ability to make anyone laugh. His generous heart and resilient spirit...
Annamarie Sliwinski
Dec 30, 2023
Annamarie Sliwinski, 66, of Levittown, PA, sadly departed on December 30, 2023. She is preceeded in death by her parents, John and Evelyn Sliwinski, her brothers, Joseph and John, and her husband David Holz. She was a devoted mother to her four daughters, Danielle (Orrie), Racheal, Andrea, Elizabeth, and son David. She was a proud grandmother of Mackenzie, Willow,...
Cheryl A. Russell
Dec 26, 2023
Cheryl Ann Russell (née Fiore, Moore), born on May 14, 1953, passed away on December 26, 2023, at the age of 70, will be fondly remembered as a beacon of love and resilience in Philadelphia, PA. Her life, marked by deep commitment to her family and community, stood as a testament to her compassionate and nurturing nature.
Cheryl was the...
Esther M. Black
Dec 26, 2023
Esther Black (nee Lyons), age 87, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully at her home on December 26, 2023. She had been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer several months earlier.
Esther was born in Philadelphia to the late Joseph and Esther (Aquilino) Lyons. She grew up in the Crescentville & Mayfair neighborhoods in Philadelphia and attended Lincoln High School. When her...