Margaret "Peggy" P. McMaster (nee Carey)
Passed away on June 10th, 2024 with her family by her side. Peggy was the loving wife of Arthur J. McMaster, Sr. Devoted mother of Michael (Christy), James (Sue), Arthur, Jr., Thomas, Joseph (Ginnie) and Sean (Jennifer). She was the dear grandmother of 12 and also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Peggy's Memorial Service on Friday, June 14th from 9-10:30AM, at John F. Fluehr and Sons Funeral Home located at 3301 Cottman Ave. Phila. PA. 19149. Where a service will begin at 10:30AM. Interment in private.

Robert "Bob" Greway passed away suddenly on May 31st. Bob resided in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia for all of his 80 "and a half" years.

He spent thirty of those with the Philadelphia Fire Department where he found a second family and made many lifelong friends. Bob loved his work, and especially loved being a member of the Fire "27" Gang in North Philly. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing with his buddies at LBI, and upon retirement, became a dedicated investor in the Stock Market. Bob spent many happy times with family, celebrating special occasions, such as Holidays, Weddings, Christenings, and Birthdays, and traveling to far away places, e.g. Bermuda and Hawaii Bob was loved and will be greatly missed by his brothers Gerry (Bette), and Lou (Gloria), as well as nieces, Roni, Cathy, and Emily, and nephews, Darren, Chris, and Tony, and his close friend, Donnie Leach.

A Celebration of his Life will be held on Monday, June 10th, at 12PM. Visitation will be held 11AM-12PM at John F. Fluehr & Sons Funeral Home, 3301 Cottman Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19149

Eugene “Hughie” O’Neill, 81, longtime resident of Winchester Park, Philadelphia passed away with his family by his side on Thursday, May 9, 2024.

Hughie was raised in St. Monica’s Parish, South Philadelphia. After attending La Salle College, he spent a few years in the Air Force Reserves shortly followed by meeting his wife, Catherine, of 52 years. Hughie cherished his career as an Environmental Investigator, a job he would work until his late seventies. Exercise was fundamental pillar in Hughie’s life. He competed in multiple Boston Marathons among many other long-distance events. Hughie loved his trips to Bar Harbor, Maine and his love hate relationship with the Phillies was palpable.

Hughie is survived by his beloved wife Catherine O’Neill (nee Dolan); loving father of Kerry Rochester (Don) & Christopher O’Neill (Gwendolyn). He was a caring grandfather to Grace, Emily, & Raegan O’Neill and brother of Ann Mink (George). Hughie was predeceased by his siblings John, James, and Margaret.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his visitation on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at St. Jerome Catholic Church 8100 Colfax St., Phila, Pa 19136 from 8:45-9:45am. A mass of Christian Burial will take place starting at 10am. Burial services will be held privately by the family at a later date.

Mary Jean Morris, wife, widow, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, and godmother to so many, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2024, at the remarkable age of 95 years. Known simply as “Jean” by her large, and devoted family, she was ever the rock on whom everyone in her large, extended family relied. Jean never disappointed or failed anyone. Not ever.

Jean departed this world as she lived: quietly and with dignity, to join her devoted husband of 54 years, John P. Morris, Sr. who passed away too soon in 2002, and to return home to the arms of her large Irish-Catholic family for whom she was always present and available. Jean was the first to arrive for every occasion in support of her family, especially to the difficult events like hospitals stays and funerals that others preferred to avoid.

Born on September 8, 1928, in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania in the storied and rugged Anthracite coal regions of Schuylkill County to Mae Francis Thornton and John Herbert McCarthy, who were only children whose marriage produced five children: Helen (Quinn), Jean, Jack, Jim and Patricia (McLafferty). Jean’s parents were the first generation of Irish-Catholic immigrants to be born in the United States to coal miners, industrial workers, and proud members of the working class.

Like so many members of the Greatest Generation, her birth family was first separated by the need to secure employment during the Great Depression, and later by World War II. Her father John Herbert McCarthy was a Philadelphia Police Officer, a Merchant Marine, and a Torpedoman on three U.S. Submarines, before his last assigned submarine was sunk by the Germans in the North Atlantic in 1944. Her mother Mae carried on and raised the family alone, while working for two doctors, and keeping house for her widowed father, Peter J. Thornton (Ellen Donnelly Thornton), and her children. No easy task.

In loving memory of Elizabeth A. MacCarter, 95 1/2 years young who passed away on April 30, 2024. She was the devoted mother of Catherine Morrissey (Mike), Theresa Veltri (James) and son Michael MacCarter.

Born on October 30, 1928, Philadelphia, PA to the late William and Catherine Schwechtje. She was a kind, loving and giving person who loved her family more than anything.

As matriarch, she instilled the importance of family. She was a source of love and inspiration and her absence will be deeply felt by all her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family and friends.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband John, her son Scott, her sisters Eva and Margaret, as well as her brothers William and George, nephews Frank, Robert, Kevin and her great nephew Frankie.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her visitation on Tuesday, May 7th, from 10-11am at John F. Fluehr and Sons Funeral Home located at 3301 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19149, where the service will begin immediately following. Interment at Greenmount Cemetery, 4301 N. Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140

Sister Aileen Dolores McGrath, Missionary Servant of the Most Blessed Trinity, native of Brooklyn, NY died on April 23. 2024.

The Wake will take place at Blessed Trinity Motherhouse on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 4:30 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at the Motherhouse Chapel on Monday, April 29, 2024 at 9:15 AM followed by burial at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

In loving memory of Mildred P. Bonanata, 59, who passed away on March 12, 2024. She was the devoted mother of Glenn, Scott, and Shawn, and loving partner of Brian Conway Sr.

Born June 30, 1964, Mildred (Milly) brought joy and laughter into the world. She was a kind, caring and giving person who always put the needs of her family before her own. Milly was a force to be reckoned with; a strong woman who faced every challenge in her life with courage and dignity. As matriarch, she embodied and instilled the importance of family, hard work and doing what is right.

Working at Bi Rite Deli in Morrell for 20 years, Milly was an important part of her community. With her genuine smile and contagious laugh, Milly had a way of making everyone feel loved and valued. Her kindness and compassion were felt by all the lives she touched.

Milly was a source of love and inspiration and her absence will be deeply felt.

Milly was predeceased by her son, Scott. She is survived by her sons, Glenn and Shawn, and her partner, Brian Conway Sr., and his 4 children, Jacklyn, Angie, Amanda, and Brian. Milly had 12 grandchildren, Avangelina , Nicholas, Antonio, Keith, Gianna, Emiley, Logan, Scarlett, Sophia, Carter, Makenna, and Zoey.

A memorial service will be held for Mildred P. Bonanata on Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 12 to 2 pm at John F. Fluehr & Sons located at 3301 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia PA 19149.

Mary Louise Fiala (nee Molloy) on April 21st, at the age of 87. Mary was the loving wife of the late Walter R. Devoted mother of Marylou Mucerino (Bob), Walter R. (Eileen) and William (Deborah). Dear grandmother of Christopher (Sarah) and Andrew (Sara) Mucerino, Ashley (Joseph), Rebecca (Joseph) and Cara Fiala, William (Chelsea) and Nicole (Kyle). Great grandmother of Mason, Jacob, Grayson, Avery, Joseph and Lucille. Loving sister of Kathleen Lopez (Raymond), Margaret Kauffman (the late Thomas), and George Molloy (Cora). Mary is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Mary's Mass of Chistian Burial on May 1, 2024 11:00 AM at Resurrection of Our Lord Catholic Church 2000 Shelmire Ave. Phila. 19152. Where a viewing will be held from 10:00-11:00 AM. Interment private.

On April 19th, at the age of 62. Dear son of Helene T. Stec (White) and the late Chester P. Stec. Beloved father of Brian and Shannon Stec. Loving brother of Beth Anne (Dan), Susan (Joseph), Joyce (Joseph), Peter (Alice), and Michael (Tara). Grandfather of Keegan and Liam. Beloved partner of Nanette and her children Brandon and Justin. Brian is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Brian's visitation on Wednesday, April 24th from 9:15-10:15AM at St. Matthew's Catholic Church 3000 Cottman Ave Phila. 19149. Where his Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30AM. Interment will be private.