Bruce Conner helps lead a meeting of the Northeast Philadelphia History Network last March, when the group split from the Historical Society of Frankford.

Bruce Conner passed away last week following a car accident late last month. In the passage below, his friend and fellow historian, Jack McCarthy, remembers Bruce.

The Northeast Philadelphia history community suffered a major loss with the recent death of local historian Bruce Conner. Bruce had been in a coma following an auto accident in late February and died on March 9th. The accident occurred as he was driving home from one of the many local history meetings he regularly attended.

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Bruce Conner, front, with (L to R) Frank Hollingsworth, Lou Iatarola, Sam Katz, Jack McCarthy, Nancy Morozin and Rev. Paul Andel at the screening of Katz's documentary on Jan. 18. Photo by Hillary Shemin.

Bruce Conner has passed away. The Northeast Philadelphia History Network, of which Bruce played a leading role, released the following statement a few minutes ago: continue reading »

Image courtesy of the Frankford Gazette

We’ve received word that Terry Tobin, former executive director of the New Frankford Community Y, has passed away. The Frankford Gazette has an obituary for Tobin, who also served on the Frankford CDC and Business Association boards.

His viewing and funeral will be held Monday, Jan. 10 at McCafferty Funeral Home at Frankford and Unruh avenues from 9 a.m. to noon.

This is the obituary that ran in the Inquirer:

TERRY P. on Jan. 4, 2011, age 67. Beloved husband of the late Linda. Loving Father of Tammy Reed (Joe) and Daniel M., Sr. (the late Joanne), devoted grand-father of Kevin, Mark, Michael, Jamie, Kelly, Walter, Joseph, Daniel, Jr. and Teresa, brother of Carol Hitchen (Barry) and Randy Tobin (Sharon). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Long time president of Vogt C.A., Director of New Frankford Community Y, member of Rhawnhurst American Legion, Frankford H.S. Alumni as well as many other organizations. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing and Funeral on Monday Jan. 10, 2011 from 9 A.M.- 12 Noon at THE JAMES A. McCAFFERTY FUNERAL HOME, 6709-11 Frankford Ave. (at Unruh Ave.), 215-624-4200. Prayer Service 12 Noon in the Funeral Home. Interment Sunset Memorial Park.
Published in Philadelphia Inquirer & Philadelphia Daily News from January 6 to January 7, 2011

Funeral arrangements have been made for longtime St. Jerome parish pastor Father Graham. A parish mass will be held tonight at 7:30 pm at the Winchester Park church, followed by a viewing tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and an 11 a.m. mass led by Cardinal Justin Rigali. continue reading »

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Not a month after calling for a moment of silence honoring another board member’s passing, Frankford Civic Association President Frances Clay died Wednesday.

Clay was 57.

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Facebook user Chrissy Cahill Szwedowski posted this photo of Bob Scheetz donning a Santa hat in the 2006 Mayfair Thanksgiving Parade.

Many remember Bobby Scheetz for his bike rides around Wissinoming. Others might recall seeing his friendly face in Frankford’s Bridget & Pratt Cafe, or walking through Northwood.

No matter how you best remember Bob Scheetz, you’ve probably got a nice story to tell about him. Bob died Sunday, and while his cause of death is unknown, we can be certain he’ll be missed.

More than 100 people (as of last night) have joined a Facebook group in Bob’s honor to celebrate his life and share their fondest memories of him. continue reading »

Police have identified the victim who died in a Sunday morning car accident in the Poconos.

Wissinoming’s Richard Kajkowski, 21, died from injuries he sustained after his Mini Cooper hit a tree in Monroe County. Authorities believe ice and snow may have played a role in the crash.

Kajkowski, a Roman High graduate, had an apprenticeship with the steamfitter union. His death notice is below.

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Somerton Civic Association President Mary Jane Hazell (second from left) passed away Sunday, Nov. 8. NEast Philly file photo edited by Bill Achuff.

Mary Jane Hazell was the president of the Somerton Civic Association, and was involved with the group since 1966. Her friends and family honored her memory at last night’s monthly meeting. Her obituary is below. continue reading »

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