Suburbs THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER Friday, August 10, 2001 Obituaries Brother Thomas J. Nee, groundskeeper per By William R. Macklin INQUIRER STAFF WRITER Brother Thomas J. Nee, 91, who cultivated a tiny island of tranquillity in a river of haste as the groundskeeper for the Shrine of Our Lady of the Highways on Interstate 95 near Elkton, died Wednesday of heart failure at the De Sales Centre in Childs, Md. Brother Thomas, who was born in Dewsbury, England, and raised in Philadelphia, was for 67 years a gregarious and well- loved member of the Oblates of St.
Francis de Sales, a religious congregation of Catholic priests and brothers. He was a gardener and maintenance man at several schools, retreat houses and churches run by the Oblates. But his lasting legacy is the 30 years of craftsmanship and care he brought to the Shrine of Our Lady of the Highways, a pristine grove of Brother Thomas J. Nee tended the Shrine of Our Lady of the Highways on 1-95. flowering plants, sweeping lawns, and immaculately tended hedges, visible to anyone who has driven north along I-95 near the Maryland-Delaware border.
"He devoted his life to taking care of the grounds," recalled the Rev. Joseph Paul Jocco, superior of the Oblates community in Childs, a suburb near Elkton. "He would work from early morning to dusk, except for Mass, prayers and meals." Brother Thomas seemed to find a certain majesty in physical labor. After graduating from Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary School in the Kensington section of Philadelphia, he worked as an ice man before returning to his alma mater as a custodian. He entered the Oblates in 1931, making his first profession of vows in 1933 and 1 his perpetual profession of vows in 1947.
From the beginning, his friends and family said, he found in the simple, fulfilling work of gardening and maintenance a way to glorify God. He cared for plants and flow- tended the lawns at De an Oblates seminary He did similar an Oblates church in Ohio; at De Sales High Lockport, N.Y.; and at own Northeast High School. he arrived at the Obretirement and retreat Childs, and he immedicharge of the gardenmaintenance chores. of Our Lady of the which sits in front of the retirement center, was built after a multiple-car pileup claimed the lives of six people on I-95 in 1969. The shrine, dedicated in 1972, became the centerpiece of Brother Thomas' ministry.
But it did not entirely define him. He was also a doting uncle who showered his nieces and nephews with unabashed love, and he possessed a keen and slightly wicked sense of humor. His niece, Marie Scott of Northeast Philadelphia, recalled the Christmas her uncle presented her with a box of candy. She opened it, found a piece missing, and queried the brother as to its whereabouts. His reply: "'I ate it, I didn't like it, and so I am giving it to recalled Scott, laughing.
Brother Thomas retired in 1981. He lived out his days at the De Sales Centre, where, despite arthritis in his hands, he continued for many years to care for the shrine. In addition to Scott, Brother Thomas is survived by four nieces. A viewing will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the Our Lady of Light Chapel at the De Sales Centre.
A Funeral Mass will follow. Brother Thomas will be buried in the Oblate Cemetery on the Centre's grounds. Memorial contributions may be made to the Oblate Retirement Fund, 2200 Kentmere Parkway, Wilmington, Del. 19806. William R.
Macklin's e-mail address is R. Kohler, 76, longtime township supervisor By Kay Raftery INQUIRER SUBURBAN STAFF Raymond D. Kohler, 76, of North Coventry, a retired traffic manager and a former township supervisor, died of heart failure Tuesday at his home. Mr. Kohler was a supervisor from 1955 to 1976, when he retired as the chairman of the board.
His son David R. Kohler said Mr. Kohler was in charge of evacuation and rescue operations in the township after Hurricane Agnes in June 1972. The South Pottstown area of the township was heavily damaged in the storm, David Kohler said. "Our home had about 10 feet of water, but my dad was out on the highway bypass directing Navy helicopters from Willow Grove that were flying in to help," he said.
Mr. Kohler was born in Bethlehem, and graduated from Pottstown High School in 1942. During World War II, he was a Marine Corps sergeant in the 4th Marine Division, serving in the Pacific. He worked as a traffic controller with Doehler-Jarvis Co. in Pottstown from 1946 to about 1958.
He also worked for West Motor Freight in Boyertown, and then for about 10 years at Glidden-Durkee Corp. in Reading before retiring in 1978. Mr. Kohler was a founding member and former Sunday school teacher at St. John's Lutheran Church.
In the early 1950s, he was a founding member of the North Coventry Volunteer Fire Company and served it for about 20 years. In addition to his son David, he is survived by his wife of 55 years, Rita Connell Kohler; another son, Steven four brothers; three sisters; and 11 grandchildren. Friends may call from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at St. John's Lutheran Church, where a funeral service will follow.
Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery, South Pottstown. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, 75 E. Main Pottstown, Pa. 19465.
Kay Raftery's e-mail address is The Inquirer TO SUBSCRIBE, CALL 1-800-222-2765 Ask about our Easy Pay program, and never write a check again. VISA AMERICAN EXPRESS ADDUCI suddenly Aug. 8, 2001, LEONARD beloved husband of the late Elisabeth (nee Macri), devoted father of Bella, Julia, Betty, Patrick and Maria; also survived by 14 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 2 sisters Victoria and Josephine. Relatives, friends and employees of the I.R.S. are invited to his funeral Sat.
8:30 A.M. BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (at Fitter St.) followed by Funeral Mass 10 A.M. St. Katherine of Siena Church.
Interment Resurrection Cem. Viewing Friday eve 7 to 9 P.M. AMOS On Aug. 8, 2001 JAMES age 78, of devoted husband of Eileen (nee Kepner); loving father of David (Sandra) and Bonnie Sweeder (Jack); also survived by one sister Catherine Chew (Clifford). Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Mon.
11 A.M. at The Cornwells United Methodist Church 2284 Bristol Pike, Bensalem; where friends may call from 9 A.M. until time of Service. Interment Beechwood Cemetery Bensalem. In lieu of flowers Donations can be made to the Cornwells United Methodist Church.
Arrangements by TOMLINSON F.H. BARNES LOUISE M. (nee Morella) on Aug. 8, 2001, loving wife of John H. Barnes, devoted mother of Donald Robert and Claire Cook, grandmother of Tressa, Robert Jamie and Christopher; great grandmother of Angelique, and Marcus.
Survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. THE CLARE McIL VAINE MUNDY FUNERAL HOME, 7384 Ridge Ave. (cor. of Wigard Ave.) and on Saturday in Church 9 A.M.
at Immaculate Heart Mary Church, 819 Cathedral Rd. (off Ridge Ave) followed by her Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Int. Westminster Cem. BERNSTEIN Aug.
7, 2001, BEATRICE BERNSTEIN, of Cherry Hill, N.J., sister of Ray B. Frankel and Lillian Rosen. Services and interment were private. www.levinefuneral.com JOSEPH LEVINE AND SON, BITTER On Aug. 8, 2001, CLARE L.
(nee Krais); beloved wife of the late Paul A. loving mother of Nancy B. Jones, Ruth E. Nadeau (Philip) and Carol S. Rossley (James); also survived by 12 grandchildren and 6 great granchildren; her brother, John and her sisters-in-law Edna Thuss and Martha Heller.
Relatives, friends and members of Time Timers of St. John's Lutheran Church of Mayfair and The Grand Square Dance Club of Maple Shade NJ are invited to HER VIEWING Sun. evening 7 to 9 P.M. and to Viewing and Funeral Mon, morning 9:30 to 10:30 AM. at FUNERAL HOME, 7013-15 Torresdale Ave.
(at Tyson); followed by Religious Service 10 A.M. Interment, Sunset Memorial Park. BROSOF Aug. 9, 2001, ALBERT husband of the late Bettie father of Joyce (Jerry) Kalstein, and Dale (Richard) Weiss, grandfather of Matthew Kalstein, are Eric invited and to Bonnie funeral Weiss. services Relatives Sun.
and P.M. precisely GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL SACKS SUBURBAN NORTH, 310 Second St. Pike, Southampton (bet. County Line and Street Int. Roosevelt Memorial Park.
Shiva will be observed at his late residence. Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society. BROWNE August 9, 2001, VIRGINIA C. "NAN" (nee Rickerson), beloved wife of Edward of S.W. loving mother of Judith (Robert) Malone, Roberta Hellmig, Catherine (Charles) Wood; also survived by 5 grand and 6 great grandchildren.
Relatives, friends may call Sat. 9 A.M. KISH FUNERAL HOME, 6506 Elmwood Phila. Funeral Service St. James of Kingsessing Episcopal Church 11 A.M.
Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cem. In lieu of flowers, family prefers donations to her above named Church. BUSLER On Aug.
8, 2001, SALLY (nee Levin); mother of Michael (Katherine) Busier and Steven (Pat) Busier; sister of Oscar Levin and Howard Loring; grandmother of Keith Anderson and Adam, Kaitlyn and Todd Busler. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Graveside Services Fri. 11 A.M., precisely, at Montefiore Cem. (Sec. 0).
ROTH-GOLDSTEINS' MEMORIAL CHAPEL, Atlantic City, CLAYTON On Aug. 9, 2001, JUSTIN B. age 81, of Collingswood, N.J.; beloved husband of the late Anne (nee Saad) Clayton; devoted father of Justine Grady, Justin Clayton, Doreen Clayton, Roxanne (Mike) Caputo, Rosanne (Larry) Stoelker, Douglas Clayton and Dianne (Jeff) Snyder; brother of Corrine Grunke, the late Charles Clayton, the late Albert "Junie" Clavton and the late Colette Weir; also survived by 19 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mon. 9 A.M., from THE BLAKEDOYLE FUNERAL HOME, 226 Collings Collingswood, NJ.
Funeral Mass 10 A.M., Church of St. John, Collingswood. Interment Calvary Cherry Hill. Viewing Sun. 2 to 5 P.M.
at the Funeral Home. The family requests Memorial Contributions to: Trinity Hospice, 150 9th Ave, Runnemede, NJ 08078 or Special Care of NJ, 701 S. Rte. 73, W. Berlin, NJ 08091 COMFORT On Aug.
7, 2001, HAROLD age 91; beloved husband of Shirley L. (nee Lowe), of Havertown; devoted father of Cynthia Short (Rev. James), of Fresno CA; also survived by his nieces and nephews. Memorial Service Mon. at 11 A.M.
in Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Steel and Eagle Rds, Havertown, PA 19083; where relatives and friends may call after 10:30 A.M. in lieu of flowers Memorial Gifts may be sent to the above named Church. Interment private. FRANK C. VIDEON F.H., Broomall CUNNINGHAM On Aug.
8, 2001, FRANK H. CUNNINGHAM, of Havertown PA; husband of Helen T. (nee O'Donnell); father of Kate, Thomas and Edward by Cunningham grandchildren and Karen and brother Morrison; of Mary also survived Sullivan, Paul and John Cunningham and Margaret Reilly. Relatives and and associates of Auto Metrics are invited to attend his Funeral A.M. from THE LOGAN FUNERAL HOME, 805 Longacre Yeadon, PA.
Funeral Mass 10 A.M. at St. Laurence Church, W. Chester Pike, Upper Darby. Int.
SS. Peter and Paul Cem. Friends may call Sun. evening 6 to 9 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers family prefers Contributions to The National Shrine of St. Jude Claretian Missionaries, 205 W. Monroe Chicago IL 60606. DeMIRJIAN 2001, SILVA (nee Diratzovian), suddenly, of Bensalem, beloved wife of Gilbert dear mother of Gilbert Jr. (Anne), Janice Owens (Christopher), and Lynne Hoepfi (Mark).
Also survived by 5 grandchildren, one brother Vahag Derassouvan and 3 sisters Sona Nalbandian, Suzanne Kazanjian, and Seta Kooyoumjian, preceded in death by her brother Vahe Derassouvan. Relatives and friends are invited to her funeral service 11 A.M. at Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church, 101 Ashmead Cheltenham, PA (215-663-1600). Int Arlington Cem. Viewing in church from 10 A.M.
In lieu of flowers donation to Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church have been requested by the family. Arr. JOHN J. BRYERS FUNERAL HOME Willow Grove DeNOBLE GEORGE on August 8, 2001, formerly of Marlyn Overbrook, a WWII Veteran, husband of the late Sara (nee Caminiti) and the late Theresa Sgambati (nee Perfetti), brother of Lucy DiNenna, Joseph DeNoble the late James and Louis DeNoble and the late Mary Patrizio Blendon, step-father of Rosalie Marie Gamm, Julia Hagan, Marie McFadden and Theresa Evdokimoff; also survived by 9 step grandchildren and 9 step great grandchildren. Relatives, friends and fellow Lions are invited to his Viewing on Sat.
morning 9 to 9:45 A.M. at St. Callistus Church, 67th and Lansdowne Phila. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. St.
Callistus Church. Int. Holy Cross Cem. Mass Cards or donations to the Overbrook Lions Club, 1243 Marlyn PA 19151 would be appreciated. Arr.
by THE ROBERT L. D'ANJOLELL MEMORIAL HOME DeSPIRITO On Wed. Aug. 8, 2001, of Ambler, PA, formerly N.E. HELEN age 71 years, beloved wife of the late Ralph DeSpirito; daughter of the late James and Anna (Baker) Harbison; mother of Anne Teodori, 4 grandchildren, 3 greatgrandchildren; sister of Richard Harbison, one niece, 5 nephews.
Predeceased by a son Raiph J. DeSpirito, 2 brothers and 2 sisters Catherine "Peggy" Fyke, Anna, James, and Joseph Harbison. Funeral will be held on Aug. 14, 2001 at 8:30 A.M. for relatives and friends at the EMIL J.
CIAVARELLI FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES, 951 E. Butter Pike, Ambler, PA with a Funeral Mass at 10:30 A.M. in St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 16 S. Spring Garden Ambler, PA.
Int. in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham, RA. Friends may call on Tues. morning from A.M. at the funeral home.
DIMEDIO On Aug. 8, 2001, GLORIA (nee Gabrieli), age 75, of Springfield, formerty of Chelsea (Bethel) Twp; beloved wife of the late Dr. Joseph devoted mother of Ronaid, of DE and Linda Brown, of West Chester; mother of the late Anna Marie; also survived by her grandchildren Cynthia, Jennine, Kevin and his wife, Gail and her great grandson Justin; her step -grandson Joey and 3 step-great grandchildren; her brothers, Frank of Springfield, Raymond, of Broomall and her many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Sat. at 11 A.M.
in The Blue Church, 940 Baltimore Pike, Springfield PA; where friends may call Sat. 9 A.M. in THE FRANK C. VIDEON FUNERAL HOME, Sprout and Lawrence Broomall. in lieu of flowers Memorial Gifts may be sent to St.
Jude's Research Hospital for Leukemia Research, 539 Lane Ave, Memphis TN 39105. Interment, Lawn Croft Cem. EAGAN Aug. 8, 2001, of Glenolden, PA, and Wildwood Crest, NJ, LAURENE S. (nee Sciarretta), beloved wife of Thomas dear mother of Thomas G.
(Kelley) and Tracey M. Eagan, daughter of Dominic and the late Marie Sciarretta, sister of Dominic Sciarretta Jr. and Charles Sciarretta; also survived by her stepmother Marie Sciarretta. Relatives and friends are invited to the Funeral Mass Sat. 11 A.M.
at St. Joseph's Church, 500 Woodlawn Collingdale, PA 19023, where friends may call after 9:30 A.M. Sat. Int. SS.
Peter and Paul Cem. In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory to St. Joseph's Church Memorial Fund would be appreciated by the family. (Arr. by MARVIL FUNERAL HOME) WILLIAM age 99, on Aug.
8, 2001 of Lansdowne, PA, son of the late William J. and Rose Ann (nee Morris) Ellis, dear uncle of Joseph Ellis, David Ellis, Ray Ellis, Mary Callaghan and Joseph Barclav, predeceased by his brothers and sisters, Raymond, Veronica, Joseph, Mary and Elizabeth. Family and friends may visit Sat. 9 to 10 A.M. at STONELAKE FUNERAL HOME, 83-85 E.
Baltimore Lansdowne. Funeral Mass to follow at 10:30 A.M. in St. Philomena Church, Baltimore and Highland Aves. Lansdowne, PA, 19050.
Int. Holy Cross Cem. In lieu of flowers memorials to St. Philomena's Memorial Fund would be appreciated. ERMILIO Aug.
9, 2001, MARIE G. (nee Menna), wife of the late Vincent, beloved mother of Vince (Paulann) and Elizabeth (Garv) DiSabatino, sister of Daniel and Frank Menna, and the late Nicholas Menna; also survived by 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial Mon. 9:30 A.M. in the Church of the Epiphany, 11th and Jackson Sts.
The family will greet worshipers from 8:45 A.M. until Mass 9:30 A.M. Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery.
ESPEN August 8, 2001, SYLVIA (nee NeuBurger), Wife of the late Frank B. Espen, Sister in Law of Joyce Espen, Aunt of Stephen Lebram, Joan Dowling and Ellen Glavert. Also survived by great nieces and great nephews. Services and internment were private. (JOSEPH LEVINE AND SON, www.levinefuneral.com) FELLA MARIE (nee DeLellis), 70, of Surf City, NJ, formerly of Phila, on Wed, Aug.
8, 2001; beloved wife of Joseph loving mother of Renee M. Henrich (Thomas) and Ronald J. Fella; sister of John and Tom DeLellis; and she is also survived by her grandchildren, Ryan and T.J. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated, Aug. 14th 10 A.M.
at St. Thomas of Villanova R.C. Church, Surf City. Interment, St. Mary's Cemetery, Manahawkin.
Friends may call, Mon. 6 to 9 P.M., at THE BUGBEE-RIGGS FUNERAL HOME OF SHIP BOTTOM, 12th and and LB As an Expression of Sympathy, Contributions made in her memory to Memorials of Sloan-Kettering Cancer 1275, York NY, NY 10021 would be deeply appreciated. GERSON Aug. 8, 2001, TILLIE (nee Stein); wife of the late Harry; mother of Marc (Deborah) Gerson; sister of the late Martin Stein and the late Harold Stein; sister-in-law of Gertrude Stein; grandmother of David and Stephanie. Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Services Sun.
10:30 A.M., precisely, at The Roosevelt Mausoleum, Trevose PA. Burial will immediately follow after Services. Shiva will be observed at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Marc Gerson.
Contributions in her memory may be made to The Gilda Radner Ovarian Cancer Registry, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Elm and Carlton Sts, Buffalo NY 14263. GOLDSTEIN ROSENBERG RAPHAEL SACKS GILINGER GARY suddenly on Aug. 7, 2001, son of Elmer and Audrey (nee Kerr) Gilinger, brother of Mark (Nancy), Amy Gallagher and Wayne Gilinger. Uncle of Scott, Heather, Ashley, and Katelyn. The family will be recieving relatives, friends and employees of Benjamin Franklin House Saturday, after 10 A.M.
and to his Funeral Service, 12. Noon, THE CLARE McIL VAINE MUNDY FUNERAL HOME, 7384 Ridge Ave. (cor. of Wigard Ave.) The family prefers donations in Gary's name sent to the AIDS Fund, 1227 Locust 19107. HONIG RICHARD EDWARD HONIG, Ph died of cancer at The Quadrangle in Haverford, PA on July 31, 2001.
Dr. Honig was a member of the staff at David Sarnoff Research Center, RCA Laboratories from 1950-1987. Dr. Honig is survived by his wife, Joan, brother, Jurgen Honig of West Lafavette, IN, daughter, Kaete B. Shaw of High Falls, NY, son, Daniel M.
Honig and daughter-in-law, Norma Wallingford, PA, step Jane May of Oiney, MD, Margaret Beach of Ithaca, NY, and five grandchildren. A memorial service is planned for September 22, 2001 at the Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church Chapel. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the Quadrangle Board Resident Assistance Fund, 3300 Darby Haverford, PA 19041; The Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church- HUNGER FUND, 625 Montgomery Bryn Mawr, PA 19010; Fox Chase Cancer Center, 7701 Burholme Philadelphia, PA 19111 or a charity of the donor's choice. HUGHES Suddenly on August 8, 2001, ROSEMARY (nee McCusker), age 80, of the Manor of Saint Mary's in Cherry Hill (formerly of Gloucester City, NJ); beloved wife of the late Frank J. Hughes, M.D., loving mother of Elizabeth H.
Gillin of Somerdale NJ, Rosemarie H. Uram of Woodbury NJ, and Frank J. Jr. of Mariton NJ; devoted grandmother of Stephanie Uram Ochs, Kara E. Uram, Deirdre E.
Gillin, Harry L. Gillin, Kayla H. Gillin, Kevin F. Hughes, Kelly A. Hughes, and Timothy J.
Hughes. Mrs. Hughes was a longtime resident of Gloucester City and a longtime parishoner of Saint Mary's R.C. Church in Gloucester Citv. She was a devoted volunteer for over 40 years for Cooper Hospital; also Mrs.
Hughes was a longtime member of the Womens Board of Cooper Hospital. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her Viewing on Sunday evening from 7 to 9 P.M. and Monday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 A.M. from the McCANN FUNERAL HOME, 851 Monmouth Gloucester City, NJ (856-456-1142). Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 A.M.
from Saint Mary's R.C. Church, 426 Monmouth Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Interment New Saint Marv's Bellmawr. Family requests that memorial donations be made in Rosemary's memory to St. Mary's Tuition Fund: St.
Mary's Church at the above address. JUDGE Of Mayfair, on Aug. 8, 2001, FRANCIS son of the late Mary (nee Kane); dear friend Emily M. Vahey; cousin of Jane West and Lorraine Piersol. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Viewing and Funeral Mon.
8 A.M., JOHN F. FLUEHR AND SONS 3301-15 Cottman Ave. Funeral Mass St. Matthew Upper Church 10 A.M. Rite of Committal Holy Sepulchre Cem.
No Viewing Sun. evening. Donations in his memory may be made to the above named Church Sanctuary Fund, 3000 Cottman Ave, Phila PA 19149. KOHLER On Aug. 7, 2001, RAYMOND D.
KOHLER of Pottstown, PA, age 76 years, surviving is his wife, Rita (Connell) Kohler, two sons, Captain David R. Kohler and Steven P. Kohler; four brothers, three sisters and 11 grandchildren. Funeral service will be at St. John's Lutheran Church, 75 East Main Street, Pottstown, PA 19465, on Aug.
11, 2001 at 10:30 A.M. Int. will be in Mount Zion Cem. Friends will be received at the church on Sat. from 9:30 10:30 A.M.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the church. (HOUCK-Pottstown). KOROLY MARGARET K. (nee McHugh), Aug. 7, 2001; wife of the late Joseph mother of Mary Jo, Robert Michael Joseph Patrick and John also survived by 8 grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral on Mon. 9:30 A.M., St. Bernadette Church, 1035 Turner Ave. (betw. Marvine and Bond Drexel Hill; followed by her Funeral Mass 11 A.M.
interment, Holy Cross Cem. in lieu of flowers Donations in Peg's memory to Archbishop Pendergast High School Scholarship Fund or St. Bernadette Church would be appreciated. Arrangements RUFFENACH KOSEFSKI KOSEFSKI WALTER on Aug. 7, 2001, husband of Sandy, father of Walter Kosefski and Angela Lasota, beloved grandfather of 4, great grandfather to 3.
Relatives and friends are invited to viewing on Sat. 9:45 A.M. St. Andrew Church, 19th and Wallace Sts. followed by Mass at 11 A.M.
Int. Holy Cross Cem. Arr. FLANAGAN-McGEE LAUER LAUER Aug. 8, 2001, EVELYN LEE, beloved daughter of the late Nellie (nee Ingersoll), and Joseph Laver, dear sister of Madeline Fie; also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Sat. 8:30 A.M. from THE ROSE FUNERAL HOME, 2616 Bridge Bridesburg, with Mass of Christian Burial 10 A.M. All Saints Church, 2651 Buckius PA 19137. Int.
Holy Redeemer Cem. In lieu of flowers memorials in her name to the above church or Mass cards would be preferred. LAWRENCE Aug. 8, 2001, JAY, survived by loving cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to Graveside Services, Friday 11 A.M.
precisely, at Mount Carmel Cemetery (Sec. D). Shiva will be observed at the late residence on Saturday evening. Contributions in his memory may be made to Abington Memorial Hospital. GOLDSTEIN ROSENBERG RAPHAEL SACKS LIBBY Of Lower Frederick Twp, Montgomery formerly of Hafboro and Fox Chase, on Tues.
Aug. 7, 2001, ROBERT husband of Patricia A. (Rysak), Colonial Dr, age 50. Funeral Service 8 P.M. Sun.
Aug. 12th at the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, 40 Spring Mount Rd, Lower Frederick Twp. Calling hours 5 to 7:45 P.M. Sun.
at Church. Graveside Service 11 A.M. Mon. Aug. 13th at Old Goshenhoppen Cemetery, Church Rd, Upper Salford Twp.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Fox Chase Cancer Center, 7701 Burhoime Ave, Phila PA 19111 or the Montgomery Co. SPCA, 19 E. Ridge Pike, Conshohocken PA 19428; Padre Pio Foundation, 111 Barto Rd, Barto PA 19504. LOGUE On Aug. 8, 2001, JAMES GIBSON, M.D., age 85, of Cathedral Village; husband of Camille Logue (nee Woods), father of James G.
Logue III, M.D. (Karen), Alexandra Logue Ph.D. (Ian), and Camille Orman Ph.D. (James); also survived by 5 grandchildren, one sister Helen Rutledge, and nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday Aug.
19th at 2 P.M. at Unitarian Society of Germantown, 6511 Lincoln Drive. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Phila. Library for the Blind Physically Handicapped, 919 Walnut Phila. PA 19107.
JACOB F. RUTH MYERS DIERDRA LORREESE; beloved daughter Mr. and Mrs. George and Verdina Myers, died suddenly on Aug. 6, 2001 in Baltimore, MD; also survived by siblings, George Myers ill, Marco Myers and Malaika Thomas.
Relatives and friends are invited to Memorial Service on Fri. Aug. 10, 2001 at First Baptist Church of Crestmont, Willow Grove, PA. at 11:00 A.M. Arr.
JOHN E. GIBSON F.H. NICASTRO HELEN M. (nee Leonard), Aug. 8, 2001; wife of the late John mother of Gennaro John T.
and Rose L. Webster; also survived by 5 grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Mon. 9 A.M., St. Dorothy Church, Township Line and Burmont Rds, Drexel Hill; followed by Funeral Mass 10 A.M.
Interment, SS Peter and Paul Cem. In lieu of flowers Donations in his Helen's memory to St. Charles Seminary would be appreciated. Arr. RUFFENACH ORSINO ANGELINA E.
(nee Marra), Aug. 8, 2001, wife of the late Joseph devoted mother of Joanne (William) Wynne, Susan Ferrante and Diane Orsino, loving grandmother of Dana, Tara and Monique, dear sister of Virginia Borzillo. Relatives and friends invited to viewing and funeral Sat. morning 9 to 10:30 A.M. from VINCENT GANGEMI FUNERAL HOME, Broad and Wolf Sts.
Funeral Mass 11 A.M. St. Monica Church. Int. SS.
Peter and Paul Cem. PARNELL ELOISE WEST, August 6, 2001; survived by her husband Earl Rhodes; 2 sisters, Christine Warr and Jeanette Purnell; one brother William Henry 2 guardian children, Cheryl West and Ahmir Thompson; 2 grandchildren, Aminah and Tyree West; one great grandson Rashea Daniels; 2 brothers-in-law and other family and friends. Funeral Sat. Aug. 11.
Viewing from 9 to 10. Funeral 10 A.M. at 59th Street Baptist Church, 59th Pine Sts. Interment Fernwood Cem. HELEN E.
WAITE FUNERAL SERVICE QUIGLEY On Aug. 9, 2001, EILEEN E. (nee Barrett), of Martton NJ, age 48 beloved wife of Robert J. Quigley; also survived by her mother Helen M. Barrett, of Westwood NJ and her sisters Judith A.
Barrett, of Nutley NJ; Patricia C. Barrett, of New Milford NJ and Nancy L. Durrett, of Los Gatos CA. Mrs. Quigley was one of the most prominent women in horse racing and a tireless worker for charitable organizations.
A native of North Arlington NJ, she resided in Martton, NJ for the past 5 yrs moving here from San Antonio TX and Voorhees NJ. Her husband, Robert J. Quigley, is a well known legendary industry leader who, as vice president in charge of racing, helped introduce the sport to the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority's acclaimed Meadowlands complex. Mrs. Quigley also played a key role in the opening of the North Jersey facility and subsequently other racing facilities.
She was a tireless worker and fundraiser for the March of Dimes and the Red Cross. She and Mr. Quigley served as cochairman of the South Jersey Chapter's Annual Walkathon and she was honored as that organization's Sports Business Person of the Year during her tenure at Garden State Park. Relatives and friends are invited to the Viewing on Sun. from 2 to 4 P.M.
and 7 to 9 P.M. and on Mon. from 8:30 to 9:30 A.M. at the BRADLEY FUNERAL HOME, Rt. 73 Evesham Rd.
Mariton, Mass of Christian Burial will follow on Mon. at 10 A.M. in the St. Joan of Arc Church, Martton NJ. Interment Locustwood Memorial Park, Cherry Hill, NJ.
In lieu of other Expression of Sympathy the family requests Memorial Donations to the Koman Foundation, P.O. Box 650309 Dallas, TX 95265 (www.northeastobits.com) RIESER ROBERT on Aug. 9, 2001, at the age of 74; beloved husband for 52 vears of Dorothy L. (nee Bailey), loving father of Diane C. Ruch and her husband Robert, and Nancy L.
Rieser; dear grandfather of Robert C. Ruch Ill and Jonathan M. Ruch; brother of Joseph Rieser, Dolores Weber, Joan Lind and Lillian Bitter. Relatives and friends are invited to his Life Celebration, Saturday 10 A.M. at St.
Timothy Lutheran Church, Oxford Ave. and Fillmore St. in Fox Chase, followed by his Funeral Service 11 A.M. Interment Lawnview Cemetery. in lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution in Robert's name to St.
Timothy Memorial Fund, 7965 Fillmore Phila. PA 19111, would be appreciated. Family Service by OF FOX JAMES on Aug. 9, 2001, age 90, of Chester Heights PA; husband of the late Alice Clayton Ross; father of Frances Smedley Ennis, Mary Jane Smedley Mattson, Samuel Smedley and Henry C. Smedley; also survived by 8 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; a brother, David S.
Ross and 3 nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Requiem Eucharist Service Fri. Aug. 17, 2001 at 10:30 A.M. in St.
John's Episcopal Church, Concord Rd, Concord Twp. Interment St. John's Cem. Friends may call at St. John's Parish Hall, Thurs.
eve. 7:30 to 9 P.M. and Fri. 9 to 10:15 A.M. In lieu of flowers Memorial Contributions may be made to St.
John's Church, 576 Concord Rd, Glen Mills PA 19342. Arr. by RIGBY OF CHADDS FORD F.H. SAMMARTINO ANNA C. (nee Pepe) on August 9, 2001 of Havertown formerly of Overbrook, West wife of the late Joseph J.
mother of the late Anthony sister of the late Alexander Pepe and Margaret Catana; survived by her sons, Joseph J. Jr. (Laura) of New Port Richey FL, Robert V. (Tina) of Lutz FL, her daughters Mildred A. (Michael) Robbins of West Chester and Joann (Robert) Ramos of Havertown, her 9 grandchildren and 4 great -grandchildren; also her sister Rita DiNardo of FL.
Relatives and friends are invited to her Visitation on Monday August 13, from 9 to 10:15 A.M. at THE ROBERT L. D'ANJOLELL MEMORIAL HOME OF BROOMALL, 2811 West Chester Pike. Funeral Mass 11 A.M. St.
Denis Church. Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cern. Contributions may be made in Anna's memory to the Haverford Twp.
Free Library, Darby and Mill Havertown, PA 19083. SCHIAVO RITA Aug. 7, 2001, dear sister of Elvira Scaravaglione, Henry and John Schiavo; also survived by nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing and funeral Sat. morning 8 to 9:30 A.M.
at VINCENT GANGEMI FUNERAL HOME, Broad and Wolf Sts. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. St. Edmond's Church, 21st and Snyder Ave. Int.
Holy Cross Cemetery. SCHNEIDER Aug. 8, 2001, CATHERINE D. (nee Donnelly), formerly of Juniata Park; wife of the late Nicholas J. Jr.
Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Mass, Monday 11 A.M., Holy Innocents Church, 'L' St. and Hunting Park Ave. Interment Our Lady of Grace Cemetery. Arr. by GUCKIN FUNERAL HOME SCHREIBER Aug.
8, 2001, MAE (nee Rubin), wife of the late William, devoted mother of Helen (Myron) Schneeberg, and Janet (Herbert) Hanan, cherished sister of Grace Gottlieb, beloved grandmother of Judy Schneeberg Charny, Harriet Schneeberg Ellis, Jennifer Hanan and Andrea Hanan, adoring "Mommy Mae" to great grandchildren David Charny, Jeffrey Ellis, Jacob Charny, Samantha Ellis and Adam Charny. Relatives and friends are invited to graveside services Sun. 1 P.M. precisely at Adath Jeshurun Cem. (Sect X).
Shiva will be observed at the home of Helen and Myron Schneeberg. Contributions in her memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. GOLDSTEIN ROSENBERG RAPHAEL SACKS SHAW MARGARET S. (nee Wilkinson), age 87, on Wednesday Aug. 8, 2001 at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center, formerly of Oreland PA; wife of the late Harold C.
Shaw. Survived by 3 daughters: Flora Kurtz of North Wales, Julia Bower of Elverson, Peggy Fleming of Sherborn MA; one sister Elizabeth Wilkinson of Philadelphia PA; 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held 11 A.M. Saturday from The Oreland Presbyterian Church, Church and Paper Mill Roads, Oreland PA, with Rev. Jim Farrell officiating.
Burial 10 A.M. Saturday at Hillside Cemetery, Roslyn PA. There will be no viewing. Memorial contributions to: Montgomery County Assoc. for Retarded Citizens, 1010 W.
9th King of Prussia PA 19406. THE SCHUMACHER BENNER FUNERAL HOME, 359 King Street, Pottstown PA, is in charge of funeral arrangements. SHERIDAN August 7, 2001, FERN L. (nee Sims), beloved wife of the late Francis T. Sheridan, Sr.
loving mother of Betty (Larry) Smith, Karen Donahue, Francis T. Jr. (Patricia), William (Maureen), Robert (Laura), Barbara (John) Waters, Rosemary (Ralph) Sciulli, John (Denise), Peggy Sheridan, Alice Parker, Trudy (Thomas) Murray, Jacquelynn (Charles) Hannan and Michael (Alexis); mother in law of the late James Donahue and John Parker; dear grandmother of 45 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren; sister of Allene Graham, Leon, Glenn and Llovd Sims, Gertrude Burtis and the late Warren and William Sims. Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral 8:30 A.M. at the SHEA FUNERAL HOME, 29th and Dickinson Sts.
Mass of Christian Burial Church of St. Gabriel, 9:30 A.M. Int. Holy Cross Cern. Friends may call Fri.
eve 6 to 9 P.M. Donations in Fern's memory to the Alzheimer's Association of SE PA, 325 Chestnut Suite 1120, PA 19106 would be appreciated. ers and Sales Hall, in Washington. work at Toledo, School in Philadelphia's Catholic In 1968, lates' center in ately took ing and The Shrine Highways, SMITH On Wed. Aug.
8, 2001 of North Wales, formerty Ambler. MARY age 74 years; beloved wife of John F. Smith, daughter of the late Daniel and Mary (McLaughlin) Gallagher; mother of Michael Rev. Gerald Maureen Daniel Christopher G. Smith, Suzanne S.
Davis; 9 grandchildren; sister of Helen L. O'Connor, Elizabeth A. Ruppert, 5 nieces, 5 nephews. Funeral will be held on Aug. 13, 2001 a 8:30 A.M.
for relatives and friends at the EMIL J. CIAVARELLI FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES, 951 E. Butter Pike, Ambler, PA with a Funeral Mass at 10 A.M. in St. Rose of Lima R.C.
Church, 428 S. Main North Wales, PA 19454. Int in St. John Neumann Chalfont, PA. Friends may call on Sun.
eve. after 6:30 P.M. and Mon. morn. from A.M.
at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials in Mary's name can be sent to St. Rose of Lima Church at the above address or to Little Flower High School Scholarship Fund, 1000 W. Lycoming St. PA 19140.
ELLIS SNYDER August 8, 2001, SAMUEL of Newtown, beloved husband of Marcia (nee Matty); dearest father of Alaina Snyder, Devin Snyder, Sheree Guipe and Shelly Snyder; also survived by grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service, Sunday, August 12, 2001 at 2 P.M. from the Lutheran Church of God's Love, 791 Yardley-Newtown Road, Newtown, PA where friends may call after 1 P.M. Interment will take place on Saturday, August 18, 2001 at 12 Noon in the Wildwood Cemetery in Williamsport, PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Make A Wish Foundation, 801 East Germantown Pike, Suite F2, Norristown, PA 19401.
Arr. JOSEPH A. FLUEHR III FUNERAL HOME, RICHBORO, PA STANLEY Aug. 9, 2001, ALICE C. (nee Kirwan), wife of the late Richard L.
Stanley, and the late John Kearney, mother of Edward Kathleen and Annamarie Kearney; also survived by one granddaughter Jenna Kearney. Relatives and friends are invited to her funeral Mon. 8 A.M. THE JOSEPH A. QUINN FUNERAL HOME, cor.
Roosevelt Blvd. and Sanger St. Funeral Mass 9 A.M. St. Martin of Tours Church.
Rite of Committal St. Mary's Bellmawr, NJ. Friends may call Sunday 7 to 9 P.M. at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory to the American Heart Association, 625 W.
Ridge Pike A100, Conshohocken, PA 19428-1190 would be appreciated. (www.AmericanMemorials.com) STERLING RONNIE-ROLAND SWOPE, Philadelphia professional comic and entertainer died Aug. 8, 2001. He was a member of the Artisans Order of Mutual Protection. He is survived by his wife, former professional dancer, Loretta Sterling Swope; brother-in-law Gene Bernard Florczak and mother-in-law Wanda Florczak.
Services will be private. (LAMBIE FUNERAL HOME) THEOKARY NICHOLAS on Aug. 8, 2001 of Cape May NJ, formerly of Phila PA; beloved husband of Mira Theokary (nee Petrova), devoted father of Anthony Theokarv, devoted son of Sophia Theokary and the late Anthony Theokary, brother of Raphael, Michael and John Theokary, Helen Mannis and Antoinette Theokary. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend his Funeral Mass on Monday 11 A.M. at Albanian Orthodox Church, 17th and Summers Phila.
Interment Lawnview Cemetery, Jenkintown PA. Friends may call Monday 10 A.M. at Church. Arr. by PAGANO FUNERAL HOME Bethel PA, (610-485-6200).
Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to Lighthouse Hospice, 4 Executive Campus, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. 'A Life Celebration Home" TRICHON Aug. 9, 2001, SHIRLEY M. TRICHON (nee Gershon), of Philadelphia, formerly of Charleston S.C.; wife of the late Paul R.
Trichon, sister of Roslyn Solomon, Doris Solomon and Martin Gershon; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to Services, Sunday 11 A.M., JOSEPH LEVINE AND SONS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 4737 Street Road, Trevose, Bucks County PA. Interment Roosevelt Memorial Park. The family respectfully requests that contributions in her memory be made to the National Museum of American Jewish History. www.levinefuneral.com VICENTE BROTHER FERNANDO, Aug.
6, 2001; survived by partner Brother Kenny Peak, son of Antonio and Eugenia Vicente, brother of Paula Santos, Tony Vicente Jr. and Grace Qualtieri. Viewing Fri. eve 6 to 10 P.M. St.
Raymond's Church, 1350 Vernon Rd. Mass of Christian Burial Sat. 9 A.M. Interment Lawnview Cemetery. TERRY FUNERAL HOME INC.
TIMONY LILLIAN WASHINGTON TIMONY on Aug. 8, 2001, of Mt. Laurel, NJ, age 77 vrs. She retired in 1987 as an Administrator for the Phila. Navy Yard and was employed for 26 years; beloved wife of Charles P.
Timony; dear mother of Janyce Washington and Josephine Anderson, both of Mt. Laurel; step-mother of Charles Timony, of Atlanta GA, Dennis Timony, of Blackwood and Thomas Timony, of CA; loving Nana to Craig Anderson, Ervka Washington and Chad Chisholm. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her LIFE CELEBRATION Thurs. Aug. 16th, starting 10 A.M.
at OF CINNAMINSON, 1200 Route 130 North. Funeral Service will follow 11 A.M. at the Funeral Home. Int. Brig.
Gen. Wm. C. Veterans ROSS WAGNER Suddenly August 9, 2001, ELEANOR T. (nee Hilsee), age 53, wife of Ernest beloved mother of Kathaleen Hall, James Hall and Allison Hall, sadly missed by her gransdon James Hall Ill, her 2 brothers Francis and Charles Hilsee.
Relatives and friends are invited to her Memorial Mass Monday 9:30 A.M. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 3rd and Wolf Sts. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Eleanor's memory to the Katie Kirlin Fund, 1929 E. Movamensing PA 19148.
Arr. MURPHY-RUFFENACH F.H. WALSH MARGARET R. (nee Gillespie), on Aug. 8, 2001, of Havertown PA; beloved wife of the late Joseph J.
loving mother of Joseph J. Patrick John Rose C. Sundo, Kathleen A. Smyth, and Ann Marie Mullarkey; dear sister of Patrick Gillespie, Rev. Msgr.
John Gillespie, Rev. Francis Gillespie, Andrew Gillespie and the late James Gillespie; also survived by 14 grandchildren. Religious, relatives, and friends are invited to her funeral Tuesday 9 A.M. THE DONOHUE FUNERAL HOME, 8401 WEST CHESTER PIKE (cor. LYNN UPPER DARBY PA (610-449-0300); followed by her Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 A.M.
St. Bernadette Church, Turner and Marvine Drexel Hill. int. SS. Peter and Paul Cern.
Relatives and friends may also call Monday eve 6 to 9 P.M. at the Funeral Home. WHITE NAOMI (nee Comfort), age 66, on Aug. 8, 2001, of beloved wife of Edward White, also survived by 3 children Pamela, Danielle and Edward; a sister Viola, brother McKennon; 5 grandchildren Dominique, Devante, Natasha, Kyla and Devere; 5 sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; and many nieces and nephews. Naomi worked for The City of Philadelphia as a Secretary for 29 vears in the Human Services Dept.
After retiring, she worked for Special Care and volunteered for Wissahickon Hospice. Services are private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wissahickon Hospice Foundation. (KIRK NICE) WILSON NEVA C. (nee Cornelius), of Newtown Square, on Aug.
5, 2001; beloved wife of Philip, mother of Dr. Richard Wilson and his wife Karen, sister of Verdi Wheatly, also survived by her grandson Philip Rylan Wilson. Relatives and friends are invited to a Celebration of Her Life on Saturday Sept. 8th, 4 P.M. at Dunwoody Village, 3500 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square PA.
Donations in Neva's memory may be made to the Greater Phila. Coalition Against Hunger, 2901 W. Hunting Park Phila. PA 19129, a non-profit organization founded and directed by Karen Wilson. Arr.
by THE D'ANJOLELL MEMORIAL HOMES. WOLCHOCK On Aug. 7, 2001, MATTHEW father of Gil Wolchock and Carin Wolchock, son of Elsie Wolchock and brother of Barry Wolchock; also survived by one grandchild. Relatives and friends are invited to graveside services 11 A.M., Montefiore Cemetery (Secion O). In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Lupus Foundation of America, 1300 Piccard Drive, Suite 200, Rockville, MD 20850.
The family will return to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Barrw Wolchock. (JOSEPH LEVINE AND SON, www.levinefuneral.com).
