All Obituaries

Enzo Fusaro, age 87, of Phila, passed away on December 12, 2018.  A sponsored Italian émigré, award-winning pastry chef, confectioner, and restauranteur, he and his wife were in the vanguard of Philadelphia’s restaurant renaissance that began in the mid 1970’s. An avid hunter/outdoorsman and music aficionado, Enzo was at his happiest when surrounded by nature or opera.    He is survived by wife Carla (nee Petri), sons Fabrizio and Robert, and...

Joseph W. Bittner, age 74, of West Chester, PA passed away Thursday, November 29, 2018 at his home. He was the loving husband of Ann “Wheezer” Dougherty Bittner, with whom he shared 39 years of marriage. Born in Chester, PA he was the son of the late Charles and Kathleen Bittner. Joe was a 1962 graduate of St. James High School in Chester, PA. An avid golfer, Joe was previously a member of Broad Run Golfers Club in West Chester, PA. He is survived by his three children: daughter...

Maria R. (DeFino) Pietrafitta, 88, of Springfield Delaware County, passed away at her residence surrounded by family on Saturday, December 8, 2018.   Born May 20, 1930 in Philadelphia, she was the last remaining child of the late Michael and Julia (Panella) DeFino.   Maria was born and raised in South Philadelphia and was the youngest of five children.  After attending South Philadelphia High School for Girls, she operated a clerical and stenographic office in Center City...

Donna Marie Billingsley, of Grays Ferry, passed away on December 6, 2018 at the age of 46.  Donna loved spending time with family and friends, especially her grandsons. Beloved daughter of Joseph J. and the late Marie (nee Mulholland) Billingsley.  Loving mother of Thomas Gura, Roxanne (Julian) Gura Funari, Jade Henning and Casey Collins.  Grandmother of Dominic and Brayden.  Sister of Marie McCann, James (the late Kayleen) Billingsley, John (Stacy) McCann, Sharon McCann...

John P. Lynch “Yabo”, Lifelong proud resident of Grays Ferry, passed away suddenly on December 4, 2018 at the age of 55.  John was an avid Notre Dame and Dallas Cowboy fan who loved spending time with his family and joking around. Son of the late Johnny Boy and Ellen (nee Knox) Lynch.  Loving brother of Ellen (Michael) Uditsky and Patrick Lynch.  Also survived by loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.   Relatives and friends are invited to attend...

Marian E.(nee Hamilton) Conway, age 87, of Havertown, formerly of Southwest Philadelphia passed December 4, 2018.  Graduate of West Catholic High School.  Loved watching Cooking Shows.  Prayed the Rosary every day.  Her life revolved around her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren.  Also loved to travel and spend time with her Sorority.   Wife of 61 years to the late John "Jack" Conway.  Survived by her children, Mary (Robert)...

Jane (Janie) Barimani of Exton, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, November 23, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.  She was 85 years old.  She shared her life with her loving husband, Cyrus Barimani, for over 57 years.  Dearly loved mother to Micheline (Jerry) Clapham, Michael Darwin (Maxine) Anthony, Minda (Bill) Goldman, and Mark (Holly) Barimani.  Cherished grandmother of Shawn, Jay, Kristen, Michael, Cody, Will, Marisa, Danielle, Henry and Elizabeth.  Beloved...

Kenneth J. Lamb of Glenolden, formerly of Yeadon, passed away on November 23, 2018 at the age of 56. Graduate of St. Louis Grade school and Yeadon High School. Husband of Angelica Maria (nee Paulino) Lamb.  Son of Joyce and the late Robert Lamb.  Father of Kenneth L. Lamb, Rochelle and Cheraileen Lamb.  Brother of Joyce (Al) Palmieri, Kathleen (Pat) McArdle, Kevin (Eileen) Lamb, Linda (Ed) Eilola, Stephen (Liz) Lamb, Terri (Joe) Steinmetz and the late Robert, Jack and Brian...

Marie “Mimi” T. (nee Shoenbachler) Mulligan, of Somerton, formerly of Southwest Philadelphia, passed away on November 24, 2018 at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late John “Turk” Mulligan. Loving mother of the late Dolores "Dee" (the late Robert) Vaughn, Patricia (the late Tony) Novino, and Janet (Jerry) Gaul. Devoted grandmother of Lori (Brian) McGuire, Bob (Krissy) Vaughn, Patrick (Maryann) Vaughn, Dana (Steve) Hathaway,...

  A lifelong Philadelphian, Joe was raised in the Grays Ferry neighborhood of South Philadelphia, raised his own children in Overbrook, and enjoyed a long retirement in the Andorra section of Roxborough.   Joe was raised by loving parents who gave him the opportunity to attend Saint Gabriel’s School, Saint Joseph’s Prep (Class of 1958), and St. Joseph’s University (Class of 1968). He was also active in a wide range of CYO and neighborhood sports programs while...