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Monday, Jan. 3, 1977 Philadelphia Inquirer Obituaries Erroll Garner, 53, jazz pianist who gained worldwide popularity By Leonard Feather Los Angeles Times Service LOS ANGELES Erroll Louis Garner, 53, one of the greats of jazz history, died yesterday in an ambulance en route to Cedars-Sinai Center here. Mr. Garner had been released from the hospital last week after almost two years of intermittent illness. Death was attributed to emphysema.

Mr. Garner, unlike a vast majority of jazz musicians, never learned to read music. Mr. Garner was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. The son of a pianist, he began playing with local groups in 1937.

He went to New York in 1944, where he began a series of engagements at small clubs along the legendary 52nd Street, before forming a trio of his own. Mr. Garner was an immediate sensation, achieving recognition through a style that owed little or nothing to those who had preceded him. He concentrated mainly on popular standards, to which he applied melodic variations that were rich in harmonic invention, often adding a guitar-like strumming of chords with his left hand. With the advent of long playing records in the 1950s he became a big seller, his most famous album being "Concerts by the Sea." During this period, he wrote his best-known com- position, "Misty." Mr.

Garner first recorded the music in 1956 with Mitch Miller and his orchestra. It was later matched with words by Johnny Burke, and it became a hit for Johnny Mathis, Sarah Vaughan and many other singers. The tune played a prominent part in the motion picture, "Play Misty for Me." With his records enjoying tremendous popularity overseas, Mr. Garner made his first European tour in 1957. The following year, he became the first jazz artist ever to be booked by impresario Sol Hurok.

In 1963, Mr. Garner completed his first film scoring assignment, composing four themes for "A New Kind of Love." During the next decade, he stepped up his concert schedule, which took him to cities around the world. He continued touring and recording regularly until 1975, when he was sidetracked by a severe case of pneumonia. The unusually melodic character of Mr. Garner's work enabled him to reach a wide audience.

He was seen more often on television than almost any other jazz performer. He appeared on the Today, Tonight, Ed Sullivan, Jackie Gleason, Merv Griffin and innumerable other shows. Mr. Garner was an innovator equaled only by a handful of pianists. He Robert L.

Whittaker, 49, officer at Kulpsville firm Robert L. Whittaker, 49, a vice president of Greene Tweed of Kulpsville, died of cancer Thursday at Jefferson Hospital. He lived at 145 Gwynedd Manor North Wales, Pa. Mr. Whittaker was a 1948 graduate of Drexel Institute, receiving his degree in mechanical engineering.

While at Drexel he was vice president of Phi Tau Sigma fraternity and member of Theta Chi. He worked at Greene Tweed, a manufacturer of asbestos bearings, for 23 years. Prior to his employment there, he worked for the Firestone Tire Rubber Co. in Akron, 0., and the Lee Tire Co. in Conshohocken, Pa.

Mr. Whittaker was an associate member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the North Penn Industrial Management Club. Edwin S. Hobson Edwin S. Hobson, 55, a former development manager with the Philadelphia Housing Authority, died Friday at North Penn Hospital in Lansdale, Pa.

He resided at 855 Gettysburg Lansdale. At the time of his death, Mr. Hobson, who left the housing authority in 1975, was working with the Warminister Heights Development. Mr. Hobson retired from the Air Force in 1972, after serving as a medical technician and attaining the rank of master sergeant.

He served in the Air Force and Air Force Reserve for 30 years. A graduate of St. Joseph's College, he was a member of the Church of the Messiah in Gwynedd, and an Honorary Life member of the Bermuda Kennel Club. Survivors include his wife, the former Ethel R. Moore; one daughter, Shelley, his parents, George and Margaret Sobey Hobson; four brothers and a sister.

Services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in St. Timothy's Episcopal a Church, 5720 Ridge Roxborough. Interment will be private. Roy G.

Geppinger Roy G. Geppinger, 75, a salesman, died Wednesday at Haverford General Hospital. He resided at 529 Philmar Court, Springfield, Delaware County. Mr. Geppinger worked for 45 years as vice president and general sales manager of Supple-Teltz Hardware Co.

until it went out of business in 1964. He worked 12 more years for American Hardware Co. as a salesman. He was a member of Tacony Lodge No. 600, F.

and A.M., and the Princeton Presbyterian Church ot Springfield. He is survived by his wife, the former Louise Pause; one daughter, Mrs. Edna Van Belle; four grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Services will held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Princeton Presbyterian Church, Baltimore Pike and Church Road, Springfield.

Burial will be private. Beulah M. Hall Beulah M. Hall, 87, a retired beautician, died Wednesday at Haverford Nursing Rehabilitation Center. She resided at Wildman Arms Apartments, Lansdowne.

Mrs. Hall had owned her own beauty shop, the Beauty Craft Shop at 5127 Baltimore for 40 years until she closed the shop in 1960. She was the widow of Dr. Robert Hall, a chiropodist, who died in 1965. Mrs.

Hall is survived by a son, Dr. Robert L. Hall; three grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Spencer T.

Vi deon Funeral Home, 400 Shadeland Drexel Hill. Burial will be in Arlington Cemetery, Drexel Hill. Death Notices DIMARCO LOUISE ANN (nee Trevisan), Dec. 30, 1976, of 1135 John Bonair her Havertown, survived by her husband, sons, John Jr. James, Stephen, her daughters, Louise Ann, Linda Ann, her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. August F. Trevisan, her brother, John and her sisters, Mary Ann D'Agostino, Kathleen Reno. Relatives and friends are invited to her funeral on Tues. 8:45 A.M., at the ROBERT L.

D'ANJOLELL FUNERAL HOME OF OVERBROOK, 6506-20 Haverford Phila. Mass of Christian Burial, 10 A. M. Sacred Heart Church. Int.

SS Peter and Paul Cem. Friends may call Mon. 7 to 10 P.M. (Parking on premises). DONLEY On Dec.

31, 1976, ETHEL M. beloved sister of Mrs. Helen Byers of Drexel Hill, Relatives and friends are invited to the viewing Mon. eve. 7 to 9 P.M.

at the SPENCER T. VIDEON FUNERAL HOME, Garrett Rd. at Shadeland Drexel Hill. Services and int. at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Del. Co. Branch 1740 S. State Upper Darby, Pa. DONOGHUE On 30, 1976, NATALIE WAINWRIGHT DONOGHUE, of Malvern, wife of Daniel C.

Donoghue. Relatives and friends are invited to the Memorial Services on Jan. 7, 1977 at 4 P.M. at St. Peter's in the Valley Episcopal Church, St.

Peter's Church Malvern, Pa. Int. private. Contributions may be made in her name to the American Heart 318 S. 19th Pa.

ECKHART Of beloved Mayfair, suddenly, Dec. 31, 1976, WILLIAM husband of Pauline M. Eckhart, (nee Daszkowski) and father of Charles Eckhart; also survived by 3 75th grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, in his year. Relatives, friends and Local No. 8 Carpenters' Union are invited to attend the funeral services Wed.

1:30 P.M. at JOHN F. FLUEHR AND SONS, 3301-15 Cottman Ave. Int. North Cedar Hill Cem.

Friends may call Tues. 7-10 P.M. EGAN MARGARET M. BRADLEY, Jan. 1, suddenly of 1 Oakley Upper Darby, wife of Francis P.

Egan, mother of Pat, Paul, Richard, Barbara, Kate, Danny, Beth and Jackie Egan, Peggy Boyle, Maureen Mink and Jinny Murphy, daughter of John and Margaret Bradley. Relatives and friends are invited to funeral Wed. 10 A.M., THE DONOHUE FUNERAL HOME, 8401 West Chester Pike, (Cor. Lynn Blvd.) Upper Darby, Pa. Mass of Christian Burial, St.

Laurence Church, 11 A.M. Int. SS Peter and Paul Cem. Friends may call Tues. eve.

7 to 10 P.M. ENDY Jan. 1, 1977, DOROTHY B. (nee Boal), of 9218 Wesleyan wife of the late Walter Endy and mother of Mrs. Anthony Piscopo; also survived by a sister, Mrs.

Jack Cullison and 5 grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend funeral services 11 A.M., at St. David's Lutheran Church, Academy Rd. and Linden Phila. 19114.

Int. Sunset Memorial Park. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Nursery School at St. vid's Church. (ALDWORTH) ENDY Jan.

1, 1977, of Sacred Heart Manor, MARY TIERS ENDY, survived by nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial, 10 A.M., St. Madeleine Sophie Church, Greene and Upsal Sts. (KIRK AND NICE) FIEDLER On Dec. 31, 1976, MABELLE R.

FIEDLER, of School a Lane House, Wissahickon died at Lancashire Hall in Lancaster after several months illness, wife of the late Edwin G. Fiedler and member of Wakefield Presbyterian Church and The Oak Lane Review Club, Phila. Survived by her son Edwin Jr. of Lancaster, 3 grandchildren and great-grandson. Funeral services at the convenience of the family.

Please omit flowers. Contributions to the charity of your choice. FLAHERTY JAMES Dec. 31, 1976, formerly of Germantown, beloved husband of Margaret A. (nee Donnelly), father of James L.

Mrs. Geraldine Woolston, and Mrs. Connie Nolan; a sister, Mrs. Helen Nihill, also 20 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial 10 A.M., at Immaculate Conception Church.

Friends may call Mon. after 7 P.M. at the JOHN F. MURRAY SON FUNERAL HOME, 1014-16 E. Chelten Ave.

Int. Holy Sepulchre Cem. Donations in his memory may be given to the above named Church. FROST Jan. 1, 1977, BLANCHE GARDINER, wife of Arthur W.

Frost I1, of Lansdowne, mother of Arthur W. Frost Ill, sister of John J. Gardiner, Mrs. Jeanette Cole and Mrs. Germaine Shamlian.

Funeral Tues. morning, 8:30, C.M. TOPPITZER'S FUNERAL HOME, Garrett Rd. at Lansdowne Ave Drexel Hill. Mass of Christian Burial, ten o'clock, Church of St.

Philomena, Lansdowne. Int. Calvary Cem. Friends may call Mon. eve.

GALANTE Dec. 31, 1976, in Shreveport, LEONARD husband of Mary Galante (nee Cain). Mass of Burial, Wed. 10 A.M. at Our Mother of 'Consolation Church, Chestnut Hill.

Int. Holy SepulCem. Friends may call at JACOB F. RUTH'S, 8413 Germantown Ave. Tues, eve.

GEOGHEGAN Dec. 30, 1976, MARY E. (nee Lee), of 8025 Winston Chestnut Hill, wife of John J. Geoghegan, mother of Margaret Harley, Elizabeth Cauterucci and Patricia Bassetti. Mass of Christian Burial, Tues.

10 A.M., at Our Mother of Consolation Int. Holy Sepulchre Cem. Friends may call at JACOB F. RUTH'S, 8413 Germantown Mon. eve 7 to 9.

Contributions may be sent to Our Mother of Consolation Church. GESELLER BERNARD (BANDY), Dec. 30, of 417 Lyceum brother of Mary McGuinn, uncle of Rose Lally. Relatives, friends and members of The Private Anthony Forsthoffer, Post No. 389 V.F.W.

are invited to funeral Wed. 9 A.M. FITZPATRICK FUNERAL HOME, 425 Lyceum Rox. Mass of Christian Burial, St. John the Baptist Church, 10 A.M.

Friends may call Tues. eve. after 7. GREENE Jan. 1, 1977, suddenly, in St.

Petersburg, Fla. ROBERT R. GREENE, Westinghouse Executive, husband of Virginia Barr Greene, of Pittsburgh, son of Grover C. and the late Ethel A. Greene, of Swarthmore (Founders of the Keystone School of Business).

Services Wed. afternoon, 12:30, the Swarthmore Church, Swarthmore, where the family will greet friends after 12 Noon. Int. Grace Lawn New Castle, Del. It is suggested that memorial offerings be made to the Arthritis foundation, 311 S.

Juniper Phila. (Arrangements by C.M. TOPPITZER'S) GREENFIELD Jan. 1, 1977, MORRIS, husband of Ida (nee Chaifetz) of 3827 Boardwalk, Marine Apts, Atlantic City, N.J., stepfather of Mrs. Michael (Celia) Cohen, Mr.

Sol Chaifetz, Mr. Harris Chaifetz and Mr. Louis Chaifetz; also survived by 20 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Relatives, friends and members of Soroker Teleneshter Ben. Assn.

and Y.P.C. Congregation Sharre Eli of Franklin Moyamensing Ave. are invited to funeral services Mon. 12 Noon precisely "GOLDSTEINS'," 6410 N. Broad St.

Int. Har Jehuda Cem. Shiva will be observed at 1019 Jackson St. GRIMALDI Dec. 31, 1976, MARIO D.O., of Broomall, beloved husband of the late Jean C.

(nee Rindone), beloved father of Francine, Mrs. Adele Conway and Mario P. Grimaldi, beloved son of Francesca Grimaldi and brother of Mrs. Theresa Tavella, Louis Grimaldi and Mrs. Lea Golding.

Relatives and friends invited to funeral Tues. 8:30 A.M., THE DONOHUE FUNERAL HOME, 8401 West Chester Pike (Cor. Lynn Blvd), Upper Darby, Pa. and to Mass of Christian Burial, 10 A.M., St. Pius Church, Broomall.

Int. Holy Cross Cem. Friends may call Mon. eve 7 to 10. In lieu of flowers, a contribution in his memory to the Kidney Foundation, Southeastern 206 S.

11th St. would be appreciated by the family. GUTCHIGIAN Dec. 31, 1976, HARRY, beloved husband of the late Dorothy (nee Lousinian, and devoted father of Martin, Nevart, Sarkessian, Dawn Chakmaklian and Carl Baker. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing 7 to 9 P.M.

and to services Wed. 10:30 A.M., Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church, 101 Ashmead Cheltenham, Pa. Int. Lawnview Cem. Donations to the above named Church and Arapkir Union preferred.

WACKERMAN) HALLIDAY RICHARD F. (RICK), suddenly, Jan 1, 1977, age 18 of 4142 Jackson Lafayette Hill, beloved son of Richard F. and Gloria DeGennaro Halliday and brother of Sheri, Debbie, and Gary. Relatives, friends and classmates are invited to the Mass of Christian Burial, 11 A.M., at St. Philip Neri R.C.

Church. The family will receive friends Tues. 6 to 9 P.M. and Wed. morning 9:30 to 10:30 A.M., at the RICHARD D.

LOWNES FUNERAL HOME, 659 Germantown Pike, Lafayette Hill, Pa. Int. Sunset Memorial Park. Mass Cards will be sincerely appreciated by the family. HAWLEY Suadenly, Jan.

1, 1977, WILLIAM age 18, son of Dorothy (nee Boswell) and William N. Hawley, of Paoli, brother of Robert B. and Chuck W. Hawley. Memorial service 2 P.M., at the Church of the Good Samaritan, Paoli, Pa.

Contributions to the Church in his name would be apprecialed. (BRINGHURST-ANDREW J. BAIR) HERMAN Jan. 2, 1977, SADYE, (nee Jaspan) wife of the late Albert, of the Cedarbrook Hill mother of Dr. Carl D.

Herman and Mrs. Joyce Snyder, sister of Harry Manny and Paul Jaspan; also survived by 4 grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to services 11 A.M., JOSEPH LEVINE AND SON MEMORIAL CHAPELS, N. Broad St. above 71st Ave.

Int. Montefiore Cem. Family will return to the home of Dr. and Mrs. Carl D.

Herman, 1247 Glenburnie Lane, Dresher. HOBSON Dec. 31, 1976, of 855 Gettysburg Lansdale, EDWIN husband of Ethel R. (nee Moore) Hobson. Service for relatives and friends Jan.

5 at 11 A.M. in St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, 5720 Ridge Roxborough, Int. private. No viewing.

Family prefers memorials to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 11th and Walnut Phila. 19107. HUFF LAKJER, Lansdale, JONES Dec. 30, 1976, MARION KNIGHT of 901 Lafayette Bryn Mawr, wife of the late Robert A. Jones and mother of Barbara Lockwood; also survived by 2 grandchildren and a sister, Miss Ethel Knight.

Relatives and friends are invited to Memorial service 4 P.M. Fri. Jan 7, 1977 from the Chapel of Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church, Bryn Mawr, Pa. Memorial contributions may be made to Bryn Mawr Hospital. KENNEDY.

On Dec. 31, 1976, KYLE MARK, beloved son of Mark J. and Lynne (nee James) Kennedy of Pennsauken, N.J.; also survived by his paternal grandfather, Robert H. of Somers Point, N.J. and his maternal grandmother, Mrs.

Shirley Brockerman of Pennsauken, Services private at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Martin Luther Chapel, Pennsauken, N.J. Arrangements under the Directions of STEPHENSON FUNERAL HOME. 33 W. Maple Ave.

Merchantville, N.J. Death Notices KIEFFERREUTER Dec. 31, 1976, ALMA, wife of the late William Kiefferreuter, formerly of 165 W. Tabor Rd. Relatives and friends, members of Zion Lutheran Church, invited to services 2 P.M., at MANN FUNERAL HOME, 219 W.

Tabor Rd. Friends may call after 1 P.M. LAFFERTY Dec. 30, 1976, JAMES J. (HARP), beloved father of James, Joseph, and Mrs.

Helen Ricciardi; also survived by 12 grandchildren, 6 sisters, and one brother. Relatives and friends invited to attend funeral, 8:30 A.M., from the ROGERS FUNERAL HOME, 1430 S. 3d St. Mass of Christian Burial, 9:30 A.M., Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church.

Int. New thedral Cem. Viewing Mon. eve. 7 to 10.

LAUCK JANE FELIX, age 57, suddenly at her home at Princeton, N.J. on Jan. 1, 1977. Memorial services will be held at All Saints Chapel, Princeton, N.J. on Mon.

Jan. 3, at 2 P.M. Int. Private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Central Jersey Chapter, 120 Sanhican Drive, Trenton, N.J.

LAVIN NATHAN, Jan 1, 1977 of 1264 Kerper husband of Dora (nee Laskin), father of Mrs. Ruth Cohen and Mrs. Bernice Schwartz and brother of Mr. Charles and Morris Lavin, grandfather of 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to services, Mon.

12 noon, STILLMANS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 4324 N. Broad St. Int. Mt. Jacob Cem.

Shiva will be observed at 1264 Kerper St. Remembrances may be made to charity of donor's choice. MAC KANNAN G. EARLE, age 71, of 553 Haddon wood, N.J., on Dec. 29, 1976, beloved husband of Clara (nee Thomas), father of Charlene and Gregory.

Services will be 2 P.M. Monday at the ANDERSON AND CAMPBELL FUNERAL HOME, 703 Main Toms River, N.J. Int. will follow at the Riverside Toms River. MATYSZCZAK Dec.

31, 1976 MAR (nee Simchak), beloved wife of the late Daniel, devoted mother of Sr. Damien O.S.B.M., William, Stephen and Joseph; also survived by 6 grandchildren, dear sister of Harry Simpson and Anna Pyrz. Relatives and friends are invited to the funeral Wed. 8 A.M., KOCIUBINSKY FUNERAL HOME, 305-07-09 E. Girard Ave.

Divine Liturgy 9 A.M. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Int. St. Mary's Cem Fox Chase.

Viewing Tues. eve. 7 to 10. Parastas Service 8 P.M. Contributions to St.

Basil's Home will be appreciated. McCOY Dec. 29, 1976, JOSEPH of Drexel Hill, husband the late Helen M. (nee McLaughlin), father of James J. and John Mrs.

Regina F. Brislin, Anne M. McCoy; also survived by 3 grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Mass of Christian Burial, 11 A.M., St. Bernadette's Church, Drexel Hill.

Int. Holy Cross Cem. No viewing. (Arrangements by STONELAKE FUNERAL HOME). McELROY Suddenly on Dec.

30, 1976, JOSEPH age 7 months, beloved son of Joseph J. and Nancy (nee McKeen). Relatives, friends are invited for Prayers for the Infant, Tues. 1 P.M. McBRIDE FUNERAL HOME, 2321 E.

Huntingdon St. Viewing 12 to 1 P.M. No viewing Mon. eve. Int.

New Cathedral Cem. MILLER Dec. 28, 1976, JULIUS of Republic of Panama, formerly of brother of Mr. David E. Miller and Mr.

Bernard Miller. Relatives and friends are invitservices Tues. 12 noon precisely "GOLDSTEINS'" 6410 N. Broad St. Int.

Mt. Lebanon Cem. MITCHELL MILDRED ANNA (nee Walker), beloved wife of George A. on Sat. Jan.

1, 1977, mother of George F. Mitchell and daughter of Mrs. Rosa Gray; also survived by one grandson. Relatives and friends invited to service Wed. 10 A.M., GILBERT H.

SCHOBERT FUNERAL HOME, 1677 Harrison St. Frankford. Friends may call Tues. eve. 7-9.

Parking on our 50 car lot. MURPHY Dec. 31, 1976, MARGARET of 5000 Woodbine survived by Helen, Clare, Edward, Bart and Thomas Murphy. Relatives and friends are invited to her funeral on Wed. 9:30 A.M., from THE ALBERT J.

BYRNE FUNERAL HOME, 1907 N. 63rd St. and to the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Barbara's Church, 11 A.M., 54th and Lebanon Ave. Int.

private. No viewing Tues. eve. NICHOLS Jan. 1, 1977, MARGUERITE, of beloved ing; also survived by a brother, a Clyde Wilson, of mother of Robert Nichols and Mrs.

Sandra SpearOhio, and 5 grandchildren. Relatives and friends invited to funeral, 11 A.M., RICHARDSON FUNERAL HOME, 7450 Oxford Ave. (Parking in rear.) Friends may call 10 A.M., preceding the service. Int. Northwood Cem.

Family requests tributes be made to the charity of your choice. PEPP Jan. 1, 1977, DOROTHY (nee Meltzer), wife of the late Emanuel Pepp, of 1437 Sussex Wynnewood, mother of Shirley Greenbaum and Edward Martin Pepp, sister of Jean Lipkowitz, Barney and August Meltzer; also survived by 3 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services and interment private. PETROFF of Jan.

2615 2, 1977 Franklin HARRY, husband of Molly Mrs. (nee Sheila Brody), S. father of Stein, Mrs. Sharon DeRouanna Mrs. Bernard Petroff, brother of Mr.

Lee Petroff, Mrs. Betty Custman and Mr. Herman Petroff; also survived by 4 grandchildren. Relatives, friends, members of Shomrin Fraternal Order of Police, are invited to funeral services Tues. 1 P.M.

precisely, "GOLDSTEINS'," 6410 N. Broad St. Int. Mt. Lebanon Cem.

Shiva will be observed at 2615 S. Franklin St. Contributions in his memory can be made to the American Cancer Society. PIGNATELLI EMMA (nee Casadonte), Jan. 1, 1977, beloved wife of the late Giuseppe, mother of Fred, Anthony, Rudy and Mrs.

Lucy Paone; also 12 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral Tues. 10 A.M., from LEONETTI FUNERAL HOME, INC. N.E. Cor.

Broad and Wolf Sts. Mass of Christian Burial, 11 A.M., St. Monica's Church. Int. Holy Cross Cem.

Viewing Mon. eve. 7 to 10. (Parking on premises). POTTERTON Jan.

1, 1977, WILLIAM H. husband of Eleanor (nee Smith), father of William H. J. Torr, Mrs. Jean O'Malley; also survived by 10 grandchildren, brother of Joseph Mrs.

Florence Bishop and Mrs. Mary Kuenhold. Relatives and friends invited to Mass of Christian Burial, Wed. 11 A.M. Holy Cross Church, 154 E.

Mt. Airy Ave. Int. Holy Sepulchre Cem. Memorial Gifts may be sent to the Heart Fund, 318 S.

19th Pa. (KIRK AND NICE). RAMSDEN Dec. 31, 1976, JAMES 6357 E. Valley Green Flourtown, husband of the late Madeline P.

Ramsden (nee Bossert). Mass of Christian Burial, Wed. 11 A.M. at St. Genevieve's Church.

Friends may call at JACOB F. RUTH'S, 8413 Germantown Wed. morning after 10 A.M. RENNER ANNA M. TIERNEY, Dec.

31, 1976, of 233 Osborne wife of Edgar Renner. Relatives and friends are invited to funeral Tues. 1 P.M. FITZPATRICK FUNERAL HOME, 425 Lyceum Rox. Requiem Mass St.

Timothy's Church 2 P.M. Int. Westminster Cem. Friends may call Mon. eve.

after 7. RIGGS Jan. 2, 1977, of 414 Vincent Willow Grove, FRANK husband of Henrietta (nee Wayne). Relatives and friends invited to funeral services 1 P.M., at JOHN J. BRYERS, 406 N.

Easton Willow Grove. Viewing Mon. 7 to 9 P.M. Int. Ivy Hill Cem.

ROSINSKY Jan. 1, 1977, LENA (nee Scrivner), wife of the late Henry of 6151 N. 16th mother of Sylvia Spritzler, Selma Belchic and Allan Rusten and the late Harold Rusten, sister of Sophie Rothman; also survived by 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to services Mon. 10 A.M.

JOSEPH LEVINE AND SON MEMORIAL CHAPELS, N. Broad St. above 71st Ave. Int. Alliance Norma, N.J.

Contributions in her memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. ROSS Dec. 28, 1976, HELEN GEBAUER, wife of Howard, mother of Robert H. Ross and Mariorie R. Reinhardt.

Services and interment private. Memorial contributions to the Arthritis Foundation would be appreciated. ROTWITT CLAIRE formerly of 627 Magee on Dec. 28, 1976. Funeral service 1:30 P.M., from the AND SON FUNERAL HOME, 6902 Rising Sun Ave.

int. Forest Hills Cem. Friends may call Tues. after 12:30. SAT SATTERTHWAITE Jan.

2, 1977, MARGARET E. (nee Conway), wife of Dr I inton Cattorthwaite of Doll St ter of Mrs. Beatrice Spencer of Trenton, N.J. Relatives and friends are invited to the Mass of Christian Burial, Jan. 5, at 10 A.M., at the Church of St.

Patrick, 20th St. below Locust. Int. Cathedral Cem. BRINGHURST-ANDREW J.

BAIR.) SCHMIDT Jan 1, 1977, WILLIAM age 59 beloved husband of Evelyn (nee Fleck), son of Catherine and the late Sebastian Schmidt, survived by sister Catherine Brooks and brother Robert Schmidt. Relatives and friends and members of Knights of Columbus No. 1284, are invited to the funeral at 8:30 A.M., from the FUNERAL HOME OF ALFRED P. G. ROSE, 2616 Bridge Bridesburg.

Mass of Christian Burial, 10 A.M., St. Katherine's Church. Int. Resurrection Cem. Friends may call Tues, 7 to 9 P.M.

Mass Cards or contributions to the Immaculata Home would be SCHMUKLER United Cerebral Palsy. SCHWARZ Jan. 1, 1977, HILDA (nee Zimmerman), wife of the late Morris, mother of Mrs. Florence Pisacano and Mr. Jay Lee Schmukler, sister of Mr.

Clarence Zimmerman, Mr. Joseph Zimmerman, Mrs. Beatrice Friedman, Mrs. Minerva Fox and Mrs. Marie.

Dubin; also survived by 3 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sun. at 3 P.M. from 6410 N. Broad St.

Int. Roosevelt Memorial Park. The family returned to her late residence. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Widener School for Handicapped Children or Jan. 1, 1977, V.

HESTER (nee Dunlap), of 4722 Ashville beloved wife of Robert Schwarz. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral service 11 A.M., at the ALDWORTH FUNERAL HOME, Decatur and Charles Sts. (at 7900 N. Frankford Ave.) Int. Forest Hills Cem.

Friends may call 7 to 9 P.M. SCULLION Dec. 30, 1976, formerly of 4933 Chestnut THOMAS husband of the late Anna M. (nee Monaghan) and father of Joseph and Thomas and brother of Susan Scullion. Relatives, invited to the funeral 8 A.M.

at the McGILLIN FUNERAL HOME, 48th Baltimore Ave. Mass of Christian 9 A.M. Church of St. Frank is DeSales. Int.

Old Cathedral Cem. Friends may Call Mon, eve. Death Notices SHEEHAN Of Clifton Heights, on Jan. 1, 1977, ROSE M. (nee Burns), wife of the late Joseph F.

Sheehan and beloved mother of Mrs. Roseanne M. Leonard and Mrs. Kathleen M. Tondi; also survived by 4 grandchildren and 2 brothers Earl and Cornelius Burns.

Relatives and friends are invited to funeral 9 A.M., FUNERAL HOME OF M. F. WILLIAMS, Baltimore and Summit Clifton Heights. Mass of Christian Burial, 10 A.M., Church of St. Eugene, Primos, Pa.

Int. Holy Cross Cern. Friends may call Tues. eve. SIMPSON On Jan 2, 1977 JAMES G.

of Springfield, beloved husband of C. Lucy, father of Lucy S. Binder. Relatives and friends are invited to the service Tues. eve.

8 P.M. at the SPENCER T. VIDEON AL HOME, Garrett Rd. at Shadeland Drexel Hill, where friends may call one half hour prior to the service. Please omit flowers.

Memorials gifts may be sent in his name to the Calvary Presbyterian Church Youth Fund, Wayne and Pennock Highland Park. Int. at the convenience of the family. SINGER Jan. 2, 1977, SIDNEY, husband of Selma (nee Valenstin) of the Imperial House, Long Branch, N.J., father of the late Franklin Singer, brother of Harry Coat Cohen; also survived by 2 grandChildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to services Tues. 10 A.M. JOSEPH LEVINE AND SON MEMORIAL CHAPELS, N. Broad St. above 71st Ave.

Int. Mt. Sinai Cem. SINKER Dec. 31, 1976, (nee Levi), wife of the late Joseph of 7607 Leonard St.

and formerly of 1502 Widener Place, mother of Mrs. Robert (Elsie) Herzog, aunt of Edward H. Levi, (Attorney General of United States). Services Mon. 2 P.M.

precisely at BERG'S RAPHAEL SACKS, 4720 N. Broad St. Int. Montetiore Cem. SMITH On Jan.

1, 1977 EDWIN formerly of Cedarbrook Hill Apts. and Juniata, husband of Rose T. (nee Hansen), beloved father of Mrs. Rose A. Firth and Mrs.

Edna M. Ullman; also survived by 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Alice Hadfield. Relatives and friends, members of the North Phila. Realtors' Board, St.

Alban-Swain Lodge No. 529 are invited to attend funeral services Wed. at 11 A.M., funeral home of PETER H. GERS, 500 W. Cheltenham Ave.

(6800 N. 5th Forest Hills Cem. Friends may call Tues. 7 to 9 P.M. Masonic services 8:30 P.M.

Erroll Louis Garner was on a par with such acknowledged masters as Earl Hines, Fats Waller and Art Tatum. His accomplishments earned him dozens of honors, among them the Esquire Magazine's New Star, Award in 1946, and he won first place in many annual polls conducted by Down Beat, Playboy and foreign publications. Harry Petroff Harry Petroff, 70, a retired Philadelphia policeman, died Sunday Pennsylvania Hospital. He lived at 2615 South Franklin St. He is survived by his wife, the former Molly Brody; two daughters, Mrs.

Sheila Stein and Mrs. Sharon DeRouamma; a son, Bernard; two brothers; a sister, and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Goldsteins, 6410 N. Broad St.

Burial will follow at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. Card Of Thanks TO ALL who were so kind and thoughful during our bereavement, offer our most heartfelt thanks. Mr. FRANK HAGENKOTTER and FAMILY Death Notices ABRAMSON Jan.

2, 1977, LOUIS, husband of Sarah, of Warwick Atlantic City, N.J., formerly of father of Mr. Alfred Abramson and Mr. Martin Abramson, brother of Mrs. Fannie Lang; also survived by 6 grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to funeral services Tues.

9:30 A.M. precisely 6410 N. Broad St. Int. Roosevelt Memorial Park.

The family will return to 1435 Windsor Park Lane, Havertown, Pa. Contributions in his memory may be made to The American Cancer Society. ALOE MARY (nee Hubschman), Dec. 29, 1976, of Rydal, wife of Paul E. Aloe, mother of Paul H.

Aloe and daughter of Juliet Hubschman. Memorial service will be held 1 P.M., at Strawberry Mansion Historic House, 33rd and Ridge Fairmount Park East. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be sent to The Philadelphia Museum of Art, Park House Division or The University of Penna. HELWEG FUNERAL SERVICE. AMRHEIN Dec.

30, 1976, MARGUERITE daughter of the late George C. and Margaretta Amrhein (nee Seitz). Relatives and friends are invited to call Wed. after 8 A.M. at St.

Joseph's Manor, 1616 Huntingdon Pike, Meadowbrook and to the Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph's Chapel at 10 A.M. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cem. Masses preferred. BRAENDLE AUGUSTA on Dec.

31, 1976, age 89 years, formerly of Drexel Hill, wife of the late Edward E. Braendle, mother of Richard O. Braendle, of Wilmington, Delaware, 4 grandchildren. Service and Interment private. BURNS Jan 1, 1977, of Elkins Park, formerly of Oak Lane, CHARLES age 85, beloved husband of Mary A.

(nee Dugan), father of Frank X. of Wyndmoor, John M. and Joseph M. of Phila. and Robert V.

of Dallas, Texas, brother of Msgr. Joseph M. Burns of Hot Springs, Mrs. Anna Ensell, Miss Catherine Burns Mrs. Dorothy McElderry; also survived by 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends invited to funeral Wed. 9 A.M., JOS. J. McGOLDRICK FUNERAL HOME, West Ave. and Cedar Jenkintown.

Mass of Christian Burial, St. James Church, 10 A.M. Int. Holy Sepulchre Cem. Friends may call Tues.

eve. Contributions if desired may be made to the American Cancer CANTWELL Suddenly, Dec. 30, 1976, CATHERINE M. (nee Barrett), of Margate, N.J., formerly of Upper Darby, beloved wife of the late Michael and mother of Mrs. Margaret Lungwall, Mrs.

Helen Simpson, Mrs. Catherine Holmes, Mrs. Joan Mulville and Michael J. Cantwell, Jr. Relatives and friends are invited to funeral 8:30 A.M.

RICHARD L. KELLY'S Corner Long Lane and Walnut Upper Darby, where friends may call Mon. eve. Mass of Christian Burial, Tues. 10:15 A.M., Church of St.

Alice, Upper Darby. Int. Holy Cross Cem. Parking for viewing, Church lot. Walnut St Shirley Rd, entrance on Shirley Rd.

CHESTON Jan. 2, 1977 EDWARD MURRAY of Ambler, husband of Emily Read Fox. Funeral service Wed. Jan. 5, at 02 P.M.

at the Church of the Messiah, Gwynedd, Pa. Int. West River, Md. CIFERNI Dec. 31, 1976, OLGA (nee Pecoraio), wife of the late Domenico Ciferni, mother of Amendeo Ciferni and Mrs.

Philip Cavalcanto, also survived by 6 grandsons and 4 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends invited to funeral Wed. 9 A.M. from PENNA. BURIAL 1327 S.

Broad St. Mass of Christian Burial, St. Monica's Church 10 A.M. Int. Holy Cross Cem.

Viewing Tues. eve. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy contributions in her memory may be made to your favorite charity. COHEN Jan. 2, 1977, MAX, husband the late Rebecca, of 7800 Bustleton father of Mr.

Nathan Cohen, Mrs. Lillian Silverman, Mr. Isadore Cohen and Mrs. Minnie Bronstein; also survived by 6 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to funeral services 1:30 P.M.

precisely, 6410 N. Broad St. Int. Mt. Lebanon Cem.

Shiva will be observed at 2345 Griffith St. Contributions in his memory may be made to your favorite charity. COSTELLO Of The Wellington, on Dec. 30, 1976, THOMAS FRANCIS COSTELLO, age 63 vears, beloved husband of Christalee Hunter Costello, brother of William A. Costello, uncle of Vincent E.

Costello. Relatives, friends and employees of John B. Kelly, are invited to the Mass of Christian Burial on 11 A.M. at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul.

Friends may call Sun. 7-9 P.M. at OLIVER H. BAIR'S, 1820 Chestnut St. Parking 1819 Sansom St.

Holy Sepulchre Cem. Donations to the C.V.I. of the Hahnemann Hospital, or The Sacred Heart Free Home for Incurable Cancer would be appreciated. COSTELLO Jan 1, 1977, KATHERINE D. of 512 Spring Lane, Wyndmoor, wife of the late John N.

Costello. Funeral services Tues. 10 A.M. at the Church of the Epiphany, Lincoln Drive and Carpenter Lane. Int.

private. Kindly omit flowers. CULBERT Dec. 31, 1976, at Charlotte, N.C., ETHEL M. (nee McDowell), wife of the late Charles B.

formerly 1972 W. 74th mother of Charles B. Jr. Relatives and friends, members of Logan United Methodist Church invited to services 2 at MANN FUNERAL HOME, 219 W. Tabor Rd.

Int. Hatboro Cem. Friends may call after 1 P.M. DEVINE 31, 1976, of Oiney, FRANCIS J. beDec.

loved father of Francis D. Devine, Michael F. Margaret Bobeck and Helen E. Czekalski, brother of Devine and Sara (Snooky) Lynch; also survived by 5 grandchildren. Relatives, friends, Men of Malvern, Nocturnal Adoration Society and employees of 1.

DeNemours and Co. invited to his funeral DuPont Wed. 8:30 A.M. GIVNISH FUNERAL HOME, 5th St. at Lindley Ave.

Mass of Christian Burial, Church of the Incarnation, 10 A.M. Int. Holy Sepulchre Cem. Viewing Tues. eve.

DILKS Jan. 1, 1977, ESTHER L. (nee Miller), formerly of the Penna, V. Hotel, Dilks devoted N.J., mother beloved of Harold R. Wildwood, wife Malvern and Charles R.

Dilks; also survived by 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, Relatives and friends are invited to her service, 1:30 P.M., MANNAL FUNERAL HOME, 6925 Frankford Ave. St.) friends may call Mon. 7 to (at Tyson where 9 P.M. Int. Northwood Cem Memorials in Mrs.

Dilks' memory may be made to The Shriners Hospital, 8400 Roosevelt Phila, 19152. SULLIVAN Dec. 31, 1976 REVEREND JOSEPH Pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, son of the late Dr. Michael F. and Elizabeth (nee Fitzpatrick), brother of Mrs.

Margaret Boyle and Mrs. Virginia Binstead. Reverend clergy, relatives and friends invited to Concelebrated Pontifical Mass of Christian Burial, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Wed. 10 A.M. Divine office will be sung at Rectory 9:40 A.M.

Int. Holy Sepulchre Cem. Transferral from to Church 4 P.M. Tues. SWEENEY Dec.

30, 1976, MARY (born Thompson), mother of Frank H. Sweeney, of Mantua, N.J.; also survived by 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends invited to attend service Wed. 10 A.M., at JOHN R. DEADY'S, 2501 S.

Camac then to Fernwood Cem. Calling hours Tues. 6-10 P.M. THEISS Suddenly, Dec. 31, 1976, DOROTHY A.

(nee Clothier), beloved wife of the late Elmer C. Theiss, devoted mother of Mrs. Dorothy A. Lamplugh, Robert E. and Ronald C.

Theiss, sister of Russell Clothier; also survived by 6 grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her services 11 A.M., MANNAL FUNERAL HOME, 6925 Frankford Ave. (at Tyson St.) Int. Hillside Cem. No viewing Mon.

eve. Friends may call 10 to 11 A.M. Memorial contributions in Mrs. Theiss' memory may be made to the Heart Fund, 318 S. 19th 19103.

He was president of the North Wales Borough School Board for seven years until it became part of the North Penn School District in 1956. He served on the Official Board and the Board of Trustees of the Sanctuary United Methodist Church. He was also president of the church's administrative board. Mr. Whittaker served as a township commissioner for Upper Gwynedd from 1970 until 1972, when he resigned because of ill health.

Surviving are his wife, the former Shurley Knaefler; a daughter, Elizabeth Ann; two sons, Donald R. and Andrew his mother, Mrs. Grace L. Whittaker; a brother, and a sister. A memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 11 at the Sanctuary United Methodist Church, Hancock Road and Prospect Avenue, North Wales, Pa. Julius Miller Julius Miller, 66, manager of Tagaropolous Export and Import Foods in the Republic of Panama, died Tuesday in Panama City. A former resident of Philadelphia, Mr. Miller was employed by Sears, Roebuck Co.

for 36 years. He was a member of the Montgomery Lodge No. 19 of the Masons. He was also a veteran of World War II. He is survived by two brothers, David E.

and Bernard. Services will be held Tuesday at noon at Goldsteins, 6410 N. Broad St. Burial will follow at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery in Collingdale, Pa.

Katherine Costello Katherine Costello, 87, of 512 Spring Lane in Chestnut Hill, died Saturday at Chestnut Hill Hospital. Born Katherine Desmond, she was the widow of John N. Costello, a former Philadelphia city councilman. Mr. Costello died in 1935.

She was a member of the Philadelphia Cricket Club, the Sedgley Club, the League for Service and the Church of the Epiphany. Costello is survived by two Mrs. granddaughters. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Church of Epiphany, Lincoln Drive and Carpenter Lane in Germantown.

Burial will be private. Frank C. Schneider Frank C. Schneider, 65, a partner in Schneider Construction 4001 N. Dell died Wednesday at Hospital, Fox Chase.

He lived at 214 W. Moreland Hatboro, Pa. Mr. Schneider served in the Navv during World War II and was a graduate of Northeast High School. He was a mason, a member of the Benjamin Franklin Consistory, Lulu Temple, the Northeast Shrine Club, the Royal Order of Jesters and the Carpenters Union, Local 122.

Surviving are his wife, the former Ethel H. Upjohn; a son, Frederick; two daughters, Mrs. Joan Vandergrift and Mrs. Linda Walter; three brothers, three sisters and three grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m.

Monday at Welliver Funeral Home, 7900 Frankford Ave. Burial will be in Whitemarsh Memorial Park. 5 killed in Chicago fire Associated Press CHICAGO Five persons were killed early yesterday in a "suspicious" fire in an apartment building here, authorities said. A police source reported that cans of gasoline were found in the building. Officials said the victims included three adults and two children.

The Inquirer had originally reported that seven persons were killed in the fire. VITELLI Jan. 1, 1977, ORAZIO, of 1312 S. Fairhill husband of Beatrice (nee Chaiken), father of Stanley, Martin, Janet Vitelli, Raymond Victor, brother of Rose and Louis Vitelli; also survived by 5 grandchildren. Services 11 A.M.

precisely, ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL SACKS, 4720 N. Broad St. Family will return to his late residence. WALTERS BERTHA L. of Nicetown, Dec.

31, 1976. and friends are invited to funeral services Tues. Relatives P.M. at the HANCOCK FUNERAL HOME 8018 Roosevelt Blvd. (at Rhawn St.) No viewing Mon.

eve. Friends may call after 12 noon Tues. Int. Cedar Hill Cem. Additional parking in rear of funeral home.

WARNER Of Erdenheim, Dec. 30, 1976, HARRY husband of Gladys K. Warner. Relatives and friends are invited to Memorial Services Jan, 8, 1977 at 1 P.M. at CRAFT OF ERDENHEIM, 814 Bethlehem Pike.

Memorials in his name may be sent to the Chestnut Hill Hospital. ZEISLER FLORENCE BECKMAN, on Dec. 29, 1976, formerly of Narberth, wife of the late George H. Zeisler, mother of Wilma Z. Lee and Karl G.

Zeisler; ,6 grandchildren. Service and interment private. Cemetery Lots GLENWOOD MEM. GONS. (2), Broomall, Pa.

Christian Section. 609-882-7369 MEMORIALS for those who Care Enough Vestments, Albs, Surplices Chalices, Ciboriums, Patens 1226 Arch St. LO 4-1976 Free Parking N.W. Cor. 12 Arch Flowers express what words can't Flowers express how you really feel.

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