
Obituaries
Kolenkiewicz, Reverend Louis J.
Reverend Louis J. Kolenkiewicz, Resident, Villa Saint Joseph, Darby, died on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Father Kolenkiewicz was born on June 20, 1967, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is the son of Louis S. Kolenkiewicz and the late Margaret Mary Krenslak. Father Kolenkiewicz attended Saint John Cantius and Our Lady of Calvary Elementary School, Philadelphia and […]
Hannan, Permanent Deacon Thomas J.
Permanent Deacon Thomas J. Hannan passed away on September 20, 2025, at the age of 70. He was ordained on June 4, 2000, by Most Reverend Robert P. Maginnis, at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Peter and Paul, Philadelphia. He was originally assigned to Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, West Grove, where he […]
Carroll, Rev. Monsignor Michael J.
Reverend Monsignor Michael J. Carroll, Pastor Emeritus, Saint Hilary of Poitiers Parish, Rydal, died on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Monsignor Carroll was born on September 16, 1934, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is the son of the late Thomas J. Carroll and the late Margaret Farrell. Monsignor Carroll attended Saint Rose of Lima Elementary School, Philadelphia […]
Bier, Reverend Louis C.
Died, July 1, 2025, Retired. Viewing, Monday, July 7, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., followed by his Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. at Saint Pius X Church, 220 Lawrence Road, Broomall. Burial, Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery.
Sherlock, Reverend James C.
Reverend James C. Sherlock, Pastor Emeritus, Saint Colman Parish, Ardmore, died on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Father Sherlock was born on September 25, 1938, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is the son of the late John J. Sherlock and the late Ann Hearty. Father Sherlock attended Sacred Heart Elementary School, Philadelphia and West Catholic High School, […]
DeLucca, Permanent Deacon Daniel N.
Retired Deacon Daniel N. DeLucca, passed away on June 5, 2025, at the age of 93. Deacon Daniel N. DeLucca, was born on October 6, 1931, to the late Donto DeLucca and Antonella (née Ottadi). He was raised in Northeastern Pennsylvania, then he graduated from Saint Bonaventure University, New York with a Bachelor’s degree in […]
Seda, Permanent Deacon Victor I.
Retired Deacon Victor I. Seda passed away on May 31, 2025, at the age of 81. He was ordained on October 31, 1981, by His Eminence John Cardinal Krol, at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Peter and Paul, Philadelphia. Upon his ordination he was assigned to Saint Veronica Parish, Philadelphia, for 14 years. Then he […]
Ellis, Permanent Deacon John J.
Retired Deacon John J. Ellis, Sr., passed away on May 29, 2025, at the age of 79. He was ordained on June 7, 1998, by His Eminence Anthony Cardinal Bevilacqua, at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Peter and Paul, Philadelphia. He was originally assigned to Saint Barnabas Parish, Philadelphia, for sixteen years. His other assignments […]
Pfeifer, Permanent Deacon Jack J.
Permanent Deacon Jack (John) J. Pfeifer passed away on May 27, 2025, at the age of 68.
Silveri, Reverend Donato P.
Reverend Donato P. Silveri, Pastor Emeritus, Saint Mary Magdalen De Pazzi Parish, Philadelphia, died on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Father Silveri was born on May 16, 1929, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is the son of the late Thomas C. Silveri, and the late Ida D’Antonio. Father Silveri attended Barry Elementary School, Philadelphia, Shoemaker Junior High […]