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West THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER Wednesday, March 26, 1997 Obituaries Louise Sacchi, 83, a pioneer pilot Andy IN INQUIRER Louise Sacchi, ferry pilot who where no woman many men had of cancer Saturday Wallace wait until the STAFF WRITER its restriction 83, a small-plane ing glasses regularly dared go cial license. and not too she returned gone before, died teach flying at her home in sylvania and Jenkintown, where she lived since 1941. As a young woman, Miss Sacchi decided that a safe, unexciting life was not for her. She was determined to fly, even though the skies at the time were not friendly to women. "Men were the only ones then who were supposed to be daring and take chances when they were young," she told a friends me I was bereporter Toll, 1992.

"My ing silly. Women weren't supposed to have adventures." Getting pilot was an adventure. First, it took several years to earn the money for flying lessons. Then, after getting her pilot's license, she searched several years for a job. And when she did, it wasn't as a pilot.

She studied celestial navigation in New York's Merchant Marine School, and headed off to Terrell, Texas, to teach it to fliers in Britain's Royal Air Force. Her next goal was to get her commercial pilot's license. But her eyesight was not good and she had to government dropped barring people wearfrom getting a commerAfter that happened, to the Northeast to in Long Island, PennNew Jersey. 1949, she sold an air- and her own services as a pilot to the president of the Buffalo Weaving Belting Co. became the first to pilot a corpoaircraft.

Later, she ran a seabase on the DelaRiver. Miss Sacchi's most enduring legacy was the frequent-flier miles she while ferrying hundreds of small one- or In plane and woman rate plane ware But Louise Sacchi totaled Louise Sacchi lected $5,000 as runner-up in the single-engine, light class, finishing ninth overall. Earlier that year, she set a speed record for single- engine, generalaviation airplanes from New York to London, making the crossing in 17 hours and 10 minutes, an average speed of 200 m.p.h. Actually, she set the standard. Before her, there had been no official best time.

By the time she closed her ferry business in 1978, she had delivered 333 airplanes all over the world, and never had to ditch one. Reflecting on her career in 1992, she said: "I was 40 years ahead of my time, but things are a little better for younger women. When I talk to them, I tell them, 'You can do it, if you really, really want Miss Sacchi was born in New York City and came to Philadelphia at age 13. She graduated from the Academy of the Holy Child in Sharon Hill and worked for a time as a nurse and laboratory technician for the New York Life Insurance Co. She wrote two books, Ocean Flying and The Happy Commuter.

She is survived by three nieces and two nephews. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. April 20 at Hangar 1, Wings Field, Blue Bell. Donations may be sent to the Memorial Scholarship Fund, Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the NinetyNines, Mary Wunder, 743 Collegeville Collegeville, Pa. 19426.

Helen Mannon, 89, civic activist By Kay Raftery INQUIRER CORRESPONDENT Helen Humphreys Fish Mannon, 89, a longtime Main Line resident and former manager in the family jewelry business, John Fish Son in, Bryn Mawr, died Sunday at the Broomall Presbyterian Home. Mrs. Mannon was born in Philadelphia and moved to Radnor Township as a girl. She graduated from Radnor High School in 1925. After their marriage in 1930, she and her husband, Walter McIntyre Fish, moved to Ardmore.

They lived there for about 40 years. She moved to Rosemont Presbyterian Village about 12 years ago and to the Broomall Presbyterian Home two years ago. While raising her three sons, Mrs. Mannon volunteered her time in a variety of school and civic organizations. She was president of the In the Nation and the World Martin Caidin Novelist, 69 Martin Caidin, 69, whose novels were the basis for the TV series The Six Million Dollar Man and the movie Marooned, died of thyroid cancer Monday in Tallahassee, Fla.

Mr. Caidin and Jay Barbree, now a space reporter for NBC News, cowrote the books Journey Through Time and Bicycles in War. Their last collaboration, Destination Mars: In Myth, Art and Science, is set for release July 4. Mr. Caidin was an avid pilot as well as a broadcaster, lecturer, professor and stuntman.

He wrote about 200 books and more than 4,000 magazine articles, many of which dealt with space and aviation. He also wrote several screenplays. The Six Million Dollar Man, a 1970s series starring Lee Majors, was inspired by Mr. Caidin's novel Cyborg. His novel Marooned became a 1969 movie starring Gregory Peck.

The film won an Oscar for its special effects. U. Alexis Johnson Diplomat, 88 U. Alexis Johnson, 88, an ambassador, undersecretary of state, and chief negotiator during the SALT deliberations, died of pneumonia Monday in Raleigh, N.C. Mr.

Johnson retired in 1977 after a 42-year career in the foreign service. After World War II, Mr. Johnson served as U.S. consul in the Philippines and in Japan. While ambassador to Czechoslovakia from 1953 to 1958, he also was chief U.S.

negotiator during talks with China about war-torn Korea. After three years as ambassador to Thailand, Mr. Johnson was appointed in 1961 as deputy undersecretary of state for political in the Kennedy administration. He participated in discussions about the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion and the 1962 Cuban missile crisis. While he was deputy ambassador to Vietnam in 1964-65, Mr.

Johnson survived a car bombing at the U.S. Embassy. He was ambassador to Japan from 1966 to 1969 and then was appointed deputy undersecretary for political affairs. Four years later, he was chief of the American delegation negotiating the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty. March 24, 1997, BERNICE (nee Rauchbach), of Ashton, wife of the late Jules, mother of Beverly (Lowell) Nerenberg and Marlene (Eric) Address, grandmother of Eric (Paige) Nerenberg, Greg Nerenberg, Michael and Rachel Address, great grandmother of Zachary and Julie Nerenberg.

Relatives and friends are invited to Services Wed. 12 noon, JOSEPH LEVINE AND SON, N. Broad St. above 71st Ave. Entombment Roosevelt Memorial Park.

Family will return to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Address. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. CONNOLLY SARAH C.

(nee Loscalzo), March 24, 1997, age 83, of Berwyn, formerly of Havertown and Brigantine, N.J., wife of the late James mother of Eileen Connolly and James sister of Joseph Loscalzo and Laura Capinegro; also survived by 3 grandchildren. Relatives, friends invited to funeral Thurs. 9 A.M., RUFFENACH FUNERAL HOME, Township Line (City Line Ave.) and Burmont Drexel Hill, followed by Scripture Services 10:30 A.M. Int. SS.

Peter and Paul Cem. Family requests donations in Sarah's memory to the Easttown Senior Center, 730 First P.O. Box 66, Berwyn, Pa. 19312. CRAIG March 23, 1997 HELEN (nee Szagala), wife of the late John, sister of Frances Shegda and the late Rose Wawriw; also survived by nephews and nieces.

Viewing Fri. 9 A.M. ST. VLADIMIR UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL, 6740 N. 5th St.

Requiem Services 10 A.M. Int. Oakland Cem. NASEVICH FUNERAL HOME DEL FRANCO CHARLES on March 24, 1997 of Lansdowne, PA formerly of A Upper Darby, PA, beloved husband of Louise (nee Haverstock) Del Franco, devoted father of Barry Del Franco; also survived by many cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Service Fri.

11 A.M. RICHARD L. KELLY FUNERAL HOME, Long Lane and Walnut Upper Darby, Pa. Int. private.

DONONUE On March 24, 1997, MARY M. (LYNN) (nee Mahaffev), af Ft. Myers, formerly of Chestnut Hill, wife of Robert V. Donohue, mother of Madeline Anne Cove and Elizabeth Donohue; also survived by 2 grandchildren. Friends may call at JACOB F.

RUTH'S, 8413 Germantown Chestnut Hill, Thurs. morning 10 A.M., followed by Funeral Liturgy 11 A.M. Int. St. John Neumann Cem.

Memorial Funeral Mass Mon. morning 10 A.M. at Our Mother of Consolation Church, 9 E. Chestnut Hill Ave. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Diabetes Assn.

or the Arthritis Foundation. DREAVER FRANCIS T. suddenly March 24, 1997, husband of the late Elizabeth T. (nee Wilson) and dear father of Patricia Maddaioni and Kathleen O'Hara; also survived by his sister, Jean Kampherstein and his brother, John Dreaver and 5 grandchildren. Relatives, friends, members of F.O.P.

Lodge 5 invited to his viewing Tues. April 1, at 8:45 A.M. in St. Martin of Tours Upper Church on Roosevelt Blvd. followed by his Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 A.M.

Int. Resurrection Cem. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Heart Assoc. of 625 W. Ridge Pike, Suite A100, Conshohocken, Pa.

19428. F.H. 215-333-0500) ELLIS PATRICIA MacGRATH (nee Quinn) on March 25, 1997, age 53 of Moorestown, N.J., wife of Robert mother of Christine Blessing of Mt. Laurel, one grandson, Tyler, Memorial Service Sat. April 19, 1997 at 10 A.M.

at The First Presbyterian Church, Bridgeboro and Riverton Moorestown, N.J. Friends may call Thurs. eve. March 27th from 6 to 9 P.M. at THE LEWIS FUNERAL HOME, 78 E.

Main Moorestown, N.J. Eastern Star Service 8 P.M. Memorial contributions to the First Presbyterian Church of Moorestown or The American Heart 600 White Horse Pike, Audubon, 08106. FULMER March 24, 1997, of Fairmount, FRANK husband of the late Marie (nee Hagan), father of Frank George, Betty Freeland and the late Nancy Wilmarth, survived by 15 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and 9 great great grandchildren. Relatives and friends invited to Funeral and Visitation, Fri.

morning only, 8:30 A.M. from THE WILLIAM J. PHILLIPS FUNERAL HOME, 568 N. 23rd St. Religious Services, 10 A.M.

Int. Valley Forge Memorial Garden. Donations in his memory to The Sacred Heart Cancer Home, 1315 West Hunting Park PA 19140 would be appreciated by the family. GREENBERG March 25, 1997, RAE K. (nee Kaufman), formerly of Elizabeth N.J.

and Bay Harbor Island FL, wife of the late Louis, mother of Doris (Aaron) Bitman and Joan (David) Askinasi, also survived by grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at the Bitman residence, Blue Bell, on Wed. 7:30 P.M. The family suggests contributions in her memory may be made to The Phila. Geriatric Center; or the Disaster Relief Fund, Eastern Montgomery County, Branch of The American Red Cross.

GOLDSTEINS ROSENBERGS RAPHAEL SACKS GREMMEL March 24, 1997, ANDREW father of Robert A. Gremmel, dear son of Lillian Gremmel (nee Chappell) and the late Andrew brother of Lillian M. Gehring, Robert W. and Albert W. Gremmel.

Mr. Gremmel was an Army Veteran of WWII. Relatives and friends are invited to his funeral Thurs. 11 A.M., MANNAL FUNERAL HOME, 6925 Frankford Ave. (at Tyson) and viewing Thurs.

10 to 11 A.M. Int. Hillside Cem. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Mayfair Presbyterian Church, Tudor and Crispin Pa. 19149.

HECKLER WESLEY of Cinnaminson, N.J., on March 24, 1997, age 50 vears, beloved husband of Deborah M. (nee Salvino), loving father of John M. of Deiran, Lori Ann and Steven M. both Cinnaminson. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral Sat.

starting 10 A.M. at, OF CINNAMINSON, 1200 N. Rte. 130. Int.

Lakeview Memorial Park. Viewing Friday eve. 7 to 10 P.M. and Sat. 9 to 10 A.M.

at the Funeral Home. HERBERT March 25, 1997 of Royersford, PA, WILLIAM formerly of Darby, husband of Elizabeth K. (nee Hildreth), father of William J. Herbert, Jr. and Jeffery Herbert; also survived by one sister Ruth Cockerill, one brother Kenneth Herbert and 4 grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to the Funeral Service Thurs. 11 A.M. at MARVIL FUNERAL HOME, 1110 Main Street, Darby where friends may call after 10 A.M. Thurs. Int.

Arlington Cem. HIGGINS On March 24, 1997, JOHN husband of the late Grace M. (nee Finnegan), of Merchantville, formerly of Oaklyn N.J., survived by a daughter Grace Madelyn Samples of Downingtown PA, a son Timothy J. Higgins Esq. of Merchantville N.J.; 5 grandchildren Catherine G.

Quigley, Larry Samples Timothy J. Higgins Maureen G. and Claire E. Higgins; 2 sisters Mary Manning of Haddonfield and Elizabeth Arrington of Vincentown. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a viewing Wed.

eve 6 to 8:30 P.M. at THE BLAKE-DOYLE FUNERAL HOME, 226 Collings Collingswood, N.J. Funeral Mass 9 P.M. Wed. eve at St.

Alovsius Church, Oaklyn Final commendation Thurs. 11 A.M. at the Church, followed by Interment in New St. Mary's Bellmawr, N.J. The family request memorial contributions to St.

Joseph's Pro Cathedral Church, 2907 Federal Camden, N.J. 08105. HILL FRANCIS (FRANK), March 25, 1997, beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Hirschbuhi) Hill, loving father of Mary Ellen Treglown, Dorothy P. Hamilton, John J. and Frank C.

Hill, grandfather of 14, great grandfather of 9, brother of Charles Hill. Family and friends are invited to participate in his Mass of Christian Burial Wed, eve. 7:30 P.M., St. John the Baptist Church. Frank's viewing will be Thursday 12 noon, FITZPATRICK FUNERAL HOME, 425 Lyceum followed by his interment Calvary Cem.

2 P.M. Donations in Frank's name to St. John the Baptist Memorial Fund, 146 Rector Pa. 19127. HOEDT WILLIAM H.

of West Deptford, NJ, on March 25 ,1997, aged 67 beloved husband of Constance (nee Abbott), loving father of Michelle Hambrecht and husband Michael, William H. Hoedt Ill, Bryan Hoedt and wife Jissell, grandfather of Angelica, William IV, and Lauren. Funeral service 10 A.M. in the McGUINNESS FUNERAL HOME, 34 Hunter Woodbury, where relatives and friends may call after 8:30 A.M. Int.

Eglington Cem. HOPF Of Gwynedd Estates, and formerly of Mayfair, on March 24, 1997, ERMA WILLIAMS HOPF. Relatives and friends are invited to the funeral on Thurs. 10 A.M. at the EFF -MYERS FUNERAL HOME, 145 Tennis Ambler.

Int. West Laurel Hill Cem. Friends may call Thurs. after 9:30 A.M. Memorials in her name may be sent to The American Cancer Society, Wissahickon Valley Unit, 608 E.

Main Lansdale, Pa. 19446. JAMISON RONALD on March 24, 1997, of beloved husband of Eva (nee Jones), father of Petillo, he retired from the City of Phila. as he is also survived by a nephew Aaron, who he loved as a son. Memorial Service will be held Sat.

11 A.M. at, KIRK AND NICE, 6301 Germantown Phila. KAYRIS March 24, 1997, JOSEPH 84, of Levittown, born in he was a wwil Army Veteran and member of American Legion Post 0834 of Fallsington, he was employed for the City of Phila. as supervisor for grounds maintenance at John F. Byrne Golf Course, Torresdale, he was a member of Single Parents Society Bucks Co.

Chapter and Far Northeast Senior Citizens, Inc. Relatives and friends are invited to the Funeral Service Thurs. 12 noon in, THE HOFFMANN FUNERAL HOME, Huimeville Rd. and Brown Bensalem. Pastor Richards of Emilie Methodist Church will officiate.

Int. Resurrection Cem. Friends will be received by the family in the Funeral Home Thurs. 10 A.M. until service time.

J. LAWRENCE KEYSER, on March 23, 1997, of Ambler, PA, USCG Veteran of WWII, retired Marketing Planner from ARCO. He believed his greatest accomplishments were his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his beloved wife Mary (Crellin) Kevser, brother: Robert Kevser, children: Bruce Kevser, Alan Keyser, Mariorie Strayer, and 7 grandchildren. Private burial service.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Larry's name may be made to American Heart Assc, 625 W. Ridge Pike, Bldg A 100, Conshohocken, PA 19428 KOPACZEWSKI (aka COOPER) FRANK, on March 25, 1997 of Lansdowne, PA, beloved husband of Anne (nee Galantino), devoted father of Marianne Galantino and Frank Kopaczewski, brother of Dorothy Svitak, Theodore Kopaczewski and Mary Fry, dear PopPop of Dawn Marie Gray, Frank Ill and Anthony Kopaczewski and James Galantino. Funeral Service Sat. 10 A.M. at DOYLE-STONELAKE FUNERAL HOME, 83-85 E.

Baltimore Lansdowne, friends may call from 9 A.M. Int. SS Peter and Paul Cem. Donations to American Cancer Society, 600 Jackson 2nd Media, PA 19063 would be appreciated. LIEBSTER March 23, 1997, ETHEL (nee Brody) of PA; wife of the late Abe; mother Lila Batt and Florence Berger; also survived by 6 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

Services and Interment were private. JOSEPH LEVINE AND SON LIKENS FLORENCE (nee Volper), age 84, on March 24, 1997, beloved wife of the late William Standing and the late Andrew Likens, precious mother of Eileen Edmonds (Donald devoted nanna of Donald Edmonds Jr. (Maria) and Diana Perkins (Robert), dear great grandmother of Daniel, Kyle and Taylor Perkins and Christopher, Donald Ill, and Victoria Edmonds, beloved sister of Freda Quitoriano and Edith Grubb. Relatives and friends are invited to her Memorial Service on Sat. April 5, at 11 A.M.

Calling time 10:30 A.M. at Crescentville United Methodist Church, 412 Sentner Pa. 19120. Memorial contributions in her name may be made to the above named Church. LITZENBERG JOHN W.

JR. of Bryn Mawr, died suddenly on Sun. March 23, 1997, beloved son of Marjorie (nee Sole) Litzenberg and the late John W. Litzenberg, brother of Mariorie Dougherty and David C. Litzenberg; also survived by 3 nieces and one nephew.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Service on Sat. March 29, 1 P.M. at THE CHADWICK AND MCKINNEY FUNERAL HOME, Athens Ave. and Simpson Ardmore, where the family will receive guests after 11 A.M. Int.

will follow at Lower Merion Baptist Cem. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to The American Diabetes Association, One Plymouth Meeting Mall, Plymouth Meeting, PA. 19462. LORD On March 24, 1997, WILLIAM beloved husband of Fannie (nee Schlesinger) of Clementon, N.J., age 82, survived by son and daughter-in-law Thomas and Marlene Lord, of S.C., grandsons Matthew and Nathan Lord of S.C., daughter-inlaw Jean Lord of Somerdale and sister-in-law Edith Schlesinger of Clementon. Relatives, friends emplovees of the Phila, Inquirer and members of Emmanuel Baptist Church are invited to attend Funeral Services on 11 A.M.

at THE ORA L. WOOSTER FUNERAL HOME, 51 Park Clementon, Friends may call Thurs. morning 10 to 11 A.M. int. Berlin Cem.

Family requests memorial donations to Emmanuel Baptist Church, Evesham Voorhees, N.J. 08043 American Cancer Society, 410 White Horse Pike, Haddon Heights, 08035. MacCORKLE JEANETTE A. age 80 of 349 Greenview Lancaster, formerly of Wynnewood, PA, died Tues. at Lancaster General Hospital after a brief illness, wife of Douglas B.

MacCorkle, loving mother of Judith A. Naugie (Ray) and the late David Lee MacCorkle; also survived by 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Memorial Service at Calvary Church, Corner of Esbenshade and Pleasure Lancaster on Mon. 2 P.M. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior.

Int. private. Memorial contributions Calvary Church Missionary Fund, 1401 Espenshade Lancaster, PA 17601. MACKNEY (JAKUBOWSKI) HENRY S. on March 24, 1997 of Upper Darby, beloved husband of Genevieve (Jean (nee Kesty) Mackney, beloved father of Laura F.

VanElswyk and Henry F. Mackney; also survived by 4 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and his brother, Joseph W. Jakubowski. Relatives and friends are invited to his Mass of Christian Burial Tues. 10 A.M.

Church of St. Alice, Copley Rd. and Walnut Upper Darby, Pa. and to his visitation Tues. 9:30 A.M.

in the Church. Int. Holy Cross Cem. (KELLY FUNERAL HOME, Upper Darby, Pa.) McAD0O On March 22, 1997, GRACE S. (nee Smith,) at age 86, of Germantown, wife of the late James J.

McAdoo and mother of James, David and Michael McAdoo; also survived by 4 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, a sister, Ethel Minko, and a brother, James Smith. Retired from Germantown Hospital after twenty years and remained as a volunteer. Member of Market Square Presbyterian Church in Germantown. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel of the Germantown Home, 6950 Germantown April 5, at 10:30 A.M. Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Heart 625 W.

Ridge A-100, Conshohocken, PA. 19428. LONGENECKER, NORTH WALES. McCURDY MINERVA (nee Schendel) in her 100th vear, March 24, 1997, beloved wife of the late Horace, mother of Horace William and the late Dorothy. Services private.

LAMBIE F.H. McDERMOTT JOSEPH F. Ill, on March 22, 1997, of Newtown Square, formerly of Bryn Mawr, PA; beloved husband of Carolyn A. (nee Rothweil), loving father of Joseph F. McDermott IV and Marie L.

Richards, also survived by his 7 grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Wed. 8:30 A.M., THE DONOHUE FUNERAL HOME, 3300 WEST CHESTER PIKE, NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA; followed by Mass of Christian Burial 10 A.M. St. Anastasia Church, Radnor Drive and West Chester Pike.

Int. Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon. Friends may also call Tues. eve 7 to 9 at the Funeral Home. Contributions may be made in his memory to The American Heart Bidg.A -Suite 100, 625 W.

Ridge Pike, Conshohocken, PA 19428-1190. McKINNEY THOMAS J. on March 24, 1997 of Germantown, survived by devoted daughters, Alexis and Sharon, one son Frederick, one sister Gail, one brother Jay; 2 grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Service, Fri. March 28, at 11 A.M.

at FLETCHER H. TOWNSEND F.H., 6610-12 Germantown Ave. Phila. Viewing 10 to 11 A.M. Int.

Whitemarsh Memorial Park. MONTANA MONTANA March Antoinette 24, (nee 1997, FRANK, Lombardo), beloved devoted husband father of Edward (Margaret) Montana and Patricia (William) Negro, brother of William, also survived by one granddaughter Marie Montana. Relatives and friends are invited to the Funeral Sat. 9 A.M. from PENNA.

BURIAL 1327-29 S. Broad St. Funeral Services conducted 10 A.M. at St. Monica's Church.

Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cem. Viewing Fri. eve 7-9.

Ample parking on premises. MUCCHETTI SARAH M. (nee Falasca) on March 24, 1997, wife of the late Albert J. Mucchetti, devoted mother of Domenic A. (Anna) Mucchetti and Rita M.

(Tony) Skubish, grandmother of Donna Sommer, Patricia Byrne, Albert Mucchetti, and Chervi Mattern, great grandmother of Daniel Sommer, Kaitlyn Sommer, Cristina Mucchetti, Ashley Byrne, Domenic Mucchetti, Brittany Byrne and David Mattern. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial, Mon. March 31 at 10 A.M. at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 17th Morris Pa.

19145 where friends may call after 9 A.M. in the Church. Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cem.

In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Thomas Aquinas Church would be appreciated by the family. Arrs. by JAMES F. KNOETGEN FUNERAL HOME.

ORTIZ March 24, 1997, LEON, beloved husband of Mildred (nee Carrero), devoted father of Stephanie (Thomas) Crivaro and Valerie (Ronald) Volpe; also survived by 6 grandchildren, brother of Anne Duca, Frances Giasio, Agnes Masciantonio, Sue Anderson, Yolanda Housenick, Nicholas Ortiz and the late Julie Pomeroy. Relatives and friends are invited to his VIEWING AND FUNERAL, 8 A.M. at THE MONTI FUNERAL HOME, 2533-35 S. Broad St. Services, 10 A.M.

(at Funeral Home). Int. Holy Cross Cem. In lieu of flowers family requests contributions be made to The American Cancer Society, N.J. Division, Gloucester County Services Center, 449 Mantua Pike, Deptford, N.J.

08096 or American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Suite 1010; Rockville, MD 20852. NO VIEWING WED. EVE. PALLANTE On March 24 of Lansdale, ANTIMO, husband of Angela (nee Cancelliere), father of Dominic, Tony, Ernest and Rose Pallante, Carmella Veneziale and Lisa and Mary DiBlasio and the late Filomena and Domenica Pallante; also survived by 18 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral on Tues.

April 1 at 8:30 A.M. at the THE SIMCOX-McIL VAINE FUNERAL HOME, 532 E. Main Lansdale and to the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Stanislaus Church at 10:00 A.M. int.

St. John Neumann Cem. Friends may call Monday evening at the Funeral Home from 7 to 9 P.M. PARKER PARKER On March 22, 1997, EUNICE (nee Custis), beloved mother of William, Mrs. Eunice Jones and Dennis; also survived by one brother, one sister and one sister-in-law, 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to the funeral on Thurs. 11 A.M. at the Mutchmore Baptist Church, 17th and Montgomery where friends may call beginning 9 A.M. Int. Mt.

Peace Cem. Arr. G. FRANK PAGE JR. F.H.

PAULYSON PAULYSON Of Paul's Run, March 23, 1997, MABEL wife of the late D. Michael Paulson, mother of John T. Paulyson and the late Jane Paulyson; also survived by 2 grandchildren and one sister Verna Wister. Services Thurs. 11 A.M.

at THE FLETCHER FUNERAL HOME, 9529 Bustleton Ave, where friends may call after 9:30 A.M. Int. Christ Church Trumbauersville, PA. PHELAN March 25, 1997, LAWRENCE age 70, of Frazer, formerly of Berwyn, husband of Jane (nee Kenny) Phelan, father of Larry, Marie, Michael, Ken, Patrick and Christopher, grandfather of 16; also survived by 4 sisters and 3 brothers. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service on Sat.

March 29 at 11 A.M. from THE ALLEVA FUNERAL HOME, 1724 E. Lancaster Paoli. Int. Calvary West Conshohocken.

Viewing Sat. morning 9 to 11 A.M. at the Funeral Home. Also, a Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Mon. March 31 at 7:30 P.M.

from The Norbertine Abbev, South Valley Paoli. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Lung 525 Plymouth Suite 315, Plymouth Meeting, Pa. 19462. PRETTYMAN WALTER, of Pa. died suddenly on March 24, 1997 at the age of 17, beloved son of Walter and Maryann (nee Polidoro) Prettyman and brother of Edward Prettyman, Katherine Szymanski and Jacqueivn Prettyman.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Mass of Christian Burial on March 31, 10 A.M. at St. Monica's R.C. Church, 17th Ritner Phila. Family will receive guests after 8 A.M.

at THE RUFFENACH FUNERAL HOME, 21st Sunder Phila. Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cem. Arrs.

by CHADWICK McKINNE F.H.OF ARDMORE. 610-642-6303 RECTOR H. EARL RECTOR, Ph.D. on March 24, 1997, beloved husband of Nancy (nee Tinsman) of Huntingdon Vallev, devoted father of Steven E. and Brian J.

Rector, loving brother of Mary Leath and Martha Kelley. Relatives and friends are invited to call Sat. after 10 A.M. BARON ROWLAND FUNERAL HOME, 1059 Old York Abington. Memorial Service 11 A.M.

int. private. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be sent to the charity of your choice. RICHARDSON on March 23, 1997, ARNOLD age 85 of Harvest Village (Atco), formerly of Haddonfield and husband of the late Josephine L. (nee Barrett), survived by 1 daughter, Julie R.

Strickland, of Atlanta, GA, 2 granddaughters, Shari Newton and Kimberly Barkley and 1 sister, Phyliss Walbridge, of Port Orange, FL. Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Richardson's Memorial Sat. 11 A.M. at STRETCH, EVANS AND KAIN F.H., 8 W.

Kings Highway, Haddonfield, N.J. 08033. Memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Center, Robert Wood Johnson Univ. Hospital, One R.W.J. Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 or the American Heart 600 White Horse Pike, Audubon, NJ 08106.

ROGERS March 25, 1997, MARGARET (nee Heinar), dear wife of Charles beloved mother of Charles and Crystal; also survived by grandparents, Joseph and Mary Czekanski, her mother, Sophie Heinar and her sisters, Grace Planita, Renee Ellingsworth and Anna Cave. Relatives and friends are invited to to her viewing Thurs. 8:30 A.M. at THE BAJ FUNERAL HOME, 2656 E. Thompson St.

(at Lehigh Services to begin at 10 A.M. Int. Holy Redeemer Cem. two-engine aircraft across all the world's oceans. That career began in 1962, she copiloted a transatlantic flight with an adventuresome grandmother named Marion Hart, then 70.

After ferrying planes on a freelance basis for three years, she founded her own business, Sacchi Air Ferry Enterprises, a trans-oceanic airplane delivery service based in Philadelphia. By 1968, she had made 103 ocean crossings. In 1971, Miss Sacchi competed in a race from London to Victoria, British Columbia; she was the only woman among the 72 pilots. She col- Chestnutwold School PTA and the band mothers of Haverford High School. She was a Cub Scout den mother and taught Sunday school.

She also served on the Delaware County Welfare Council and the Civil Defense Committee during World War II, and was a Red Cross volunteer. In the 1950s and '60s, Mrs. Mannon was a secretary in the Radnor School District. She also worked as an advertising director for Etude magazine, published by Theodore Presser Co. in Bryn Mawr.

From about 1960 through 1975, Mrs. Mannon worked in the jewelry and clock shop John Fish Son, which was founded in 1888 and is still in business on Lancaster Avenue in Bryn Mawr. Mrs. Mannon was an organist at Tabor Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia and Lower Merion Baptist In the Region John Stone Retired store manager, 61 John Stone, 61, a retired manager for Acme Markets, died of leukemia Sunday at his home in Malvern. Mr.

Stone was born in Newtown Square and grew up in Willistown Township. He graduated from Marple Newtown High School. His wife of 15 years, Rita Kohut Stone, said her husband lived life to the fullest. "He didn't start playing golf until after he retired, but he loved the game and played in leagues all around the area," she said. He also helped organize a retired golfers' league for VFW Post 5203 in Paoli.

When his sons were growing up, Mr. Stone was involved in Little League and was a coach in the Babe Ruth baseball league. He also coached in the West Chester Adult Baseball League. Mr. Stone was a manager for Acme Markets for 40 years and worked in stores in Philadelphia and Delaware County.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Deborah Casagrande and Sandra James; two sons, Randall and Russell; and six grandchildren. A viewing will be held at 10 a.m. today at the Donohue Funeral Home, 1627 West Chester Pike, West Chester, followed by a prayer service at 11. Burial will be in Philadelphia Memorial Park, Frazer. Karl Edelmayer Businessman, 77 Karl Edelmayer, 77, a businessman who lived in Stone Harbor and Naples, died of kidney and heart disease Saturday at Naples Community Hospital.

He lived in Villanova until about 1985. A 1937 graduate of Girard College, Mr. Edelmayer cofounded Girard Business Forms of Abington (and, later, of Narberth) with a fellow Girard graduate, the late Kenneth Craver. Mr. Edelmayer was president of the company until 1977, when he retired and the firm was sold.

He also was a member and former president of the National Business Forms Association, a member of the Stone Harbor Yacht Club, and a former member of Overbrook Country ROSENBERG On March 24, 1997, ALLEN, of Sickierville, N.J., beloved husband of Rose (nee Michetti), father of John and Jami Diering and Pauline and Roger Misko, son of Hilda Rosenberg and the late Nathan, brother of Marvin, Louis, and Stuart Rosenberg; grandfather of Alexis and Jude. Relatives and friends are invited to Services Thurs. 11 A.M. at THE PLATT MEMORIAL CHAPELS, 2001 Berlin Road, Cherry HiM, N.J. Entombment New St.

Mary's Cemetery. Friends may call Wed. 7 to 9 P.M. at the Chapel. Family will return to the late residence.

Contributions in his memory may be made to St. Edward's R.C. Church, 500 Erial Road, Pine Hill, N.J. 08021. Church in Bryn Mawr.

She was a member of Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church for 24 years. She enjoyed traveling and studied art at the Wayne Art Center. Her husband died In 1974. She married Robert Louis Mannon in 1982. In addition to her husband, Mrs.

Mannon is survived by three sons, Walter John Richard and George David; a stepdaughter, Susan Mannon O'Connor; eight grandchildren; and three andchildren. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. April 4 at the Broomall Presbyterian Home, 146 Marple Broomall. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Friendship Fund, Rosemont Presbyterian Village, 404 Cheswick Place, Rosemont, Pa.

19010. Club and Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Edelmayer; daughter, Diane E. Chambers; sons, Glenn K. and.

Robert four grandchildren; and a brother. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow at the chapel at Sunset Memorial Park, County Line Road, Somerton. Friends and relatives may call at 10 a.m. Death Notices ANSTOCK WILLIAM on March 24, 1997, age 79, of Pennsauken, N.J., husband of Martha (nee Masterson); also survived by son and law, William and Nancy Anstock, of Roslyn, 3 grandsons, William, Mark and Brian.

Mr. Anstock was a retired machinist for Honeywell Co. in Ft. Washington. Funeral Service Thurs.

11 A.M. at, FUNERAL HOME OF INGLESBY AND SONS, Cove and Wyndam Pennsauken, N.J. Int. Calvary Cem. Viewing starting 10 A.M.

Thurs. BARFORD HARRY of Bensalem, on March 23, 1997, beloved husband of the late Catherine (nee Black), loving father of Kathryn Fogarty and James Barford; also survived by 2 sisters Pearl Bryant and Elizabeth Spohn, 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Service Thurs. 2 P.M. at TOMLINSON FUNERAL HOME, 2207 Bristol Pike, Viewing from 12:30 til time of Service.

Interment North Cedar Hill Cemetery. BORTNER March 25, 1997, THELMA (nee Klein), wife of the late Samuel, of Falmouth, formerly of Atlantic City, N.J., mother of Loretta and Dr. Allan H. Seigal, of Mashpee, mother-in-law of Susan Stritzler Bortner, of also survived by 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Graveside Services Thursday 11 A.M.

precisely at Roosevelt Memorial Park (Sect. AA). Contributions in her memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. GOLDSTEINS ROSENBERGS RAPHAEL SACKS BUTERA March 24, 1997, FRANCES of Ardmore, PA, daughter of the late James and Mary Marchese Butera, survived by her brothers Charles and Joseph Butera, her sisters Mary Pohlig, Virginia McDermott, Betty Barr and several nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial, March 26, 10 A.M., St.

Colman's Church, Lancaster Ave. and Argyle Ardmore where relatives and friends are invited to call after 9 A.M. Int. Calvary Cem. The family requests memorial donations be made to Bishop Nursing Home, 318 South Orange Media, PA 19063.

(McCONAGHY FUNERAL HOME, ARDMORE) CALDER On March 21, 1997, VIRGINIA (nee beloved wife of the late Dr. Joseph of Newtown formerly of Lansdowne, devoted mother of Dr. Joseph R. of Williamsport and Kim Calder Thompson, of Malvern; also survived by 5 grandchildren. Memorial Service Sat.

1 P.M. in the Chapel of Bryn Maw Presbyterian Church, 625 Montgomery Bryn Mawr. Memorial gifts may be sent to the Univ. of Pa.r Remembrance Program, attn. David Hooks, 601 Franklin 3451 Walnut Pa.

19104-6285. int. private. FRANK C. VIDEON FUNERAL HOME, Broomall CALIDA Tragically on March 20, 1997, CALMA beloved wife of Jose Z.

Soriano, loving daughter of Guillerma (nee Magno) and dear sister of Miriam C. Grafilo, Franco M. Calida, Emma C. Banaga, Leo M. Calida, Edna C.

Romero, Divina and Virgo Calida; also survived by the Soriano and Ventura families. Relatives, friends and emplovees of the Phila. Geriatric Center and Temple University Hospital invited to her Mass of Christian Burial April 2, 10 A.M., St. Ambrose Church, St. and Roosevelt Blvd.

Viewing April 1, 2 to 5 P.M. and 7 to 9 P.M. at, MANN FUNERAL HOME, 219 W. Tabor Rd. (at American).

interment Resurrection Cemetery. SAUNDERS PHILIP on Thurs. March 20, 1997, son of Dorothy W. Saunders and the late James Saunders, survived by Suzanne M. Zebo Saunders and father of Rebecca S.

Saunders, devoted friend of Ronald A. Redd, and brother of Ann Donian, Peter and Arlene Saunders. Family, friends and members of The Salvation Army are invited to participate in his Memorial Service Mon. March 31, 1997 at 12 Noon from St. Luke and The Epiphany Church, 330 S.

13th St. Enurnment Private. in lieu of flowers, a donation in Philip's memory to: St. Luke's Hospitality Center, 330 S. 13th PA 19107; or Hope Ministry, 1701 Delancey Place, PA 19103; or The Salvation Army, Roxborough Corps, 6730 Ridge PA 19128 would be appreciated by his family.

Family Service by OF FOX SCHMERELSON Haddonfield, NJ 08033. SENBERTRAND March 23, 1997, STEVE, father of Glenn, son of Gertrude and the late Harry Schmerelson, brother of Iris Schwartz and Scott Schmereison. Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Services 2 P.M. precisely, GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL SACKS SUBURBAN NORTH, 310 Second St. Pike, Southampton (bet.

County Line and Street Int. Roosevelt Memorial Park. Family will return to the Swartz residence. Contributions in his memory may be made to The American Diabetes Association. SCHNELLE On March 23, 1997, JANICE A.

(nee Friend), age 80, of Princeton, formerly of Haddonfield, wife of the late Fredrick survived by 2 daughters, Linda A. Foster, of State College, PA and Catha J. Remington, of Haddonfield, 4 grandchildren, Cathy and Julie Foster, and Lindsay and Kelly Remington, and a sister, Arline Hoff, of Seymour, TN. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Schnelle's Memorial Service, 7 P.M., at STRETCH, EVANS KAIN FUNERAL HOME, 8 W.

Kings Haddonfield, where friends may call after 6 P.M. Memorial donations may be made to the First Church of Christ Scientist, 355 E. Kings March 22, 1997, FLOYD of Mayfair, husband of the late Helen M. Senbertrand (nee Pessa), father of Eileen M. Leonardo, Ronald R.

Senbertrand, Christine L. McLean and the late Evelyn Hedquist; also survived by 9 grandchildren. Relatives, friends and members of Militia Hill Hawk Watch are invited to his Memorial Service Mon. 11 A.M., MANNAL FUNERAL HOME, 6925 Frankford Ave. (at Tyson), where friends may call Mon.

10:30 to 11 A.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust Pa. 19103. SHELLEM EMMA KEMP on March 23, 1997 of Ridley Park, wife of the late William, mother of William Shellem Jr. and Barbara Smith, sister of Agnes Mullen and Lillian Tindaro, 5 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter.

Funeral Service Thurs. at LUTTRELL FUNERAL HOME, 311 N. Swarthmore Ridley Park, where friends may call after 9:30 A.M. Burial Fernwood Cem. Memorial gifts to the Alzheimer's 100 N.

17th Pa. 19103 are appreciated. SHERIDAN FRANCIS, March 15, 1997. HANCOCK F.H. LTD.

STORMONT March 25, 1997, in Germantown, SAMUEL PAUL, beloved husband of the late Catherine (nee Whelan) Stormont, age 94 years, son of the late Dr. Riley McMillan and Gussie (nee Steele) Stormont, father of Samuel R. Stormont, 2 grandchildren. Graveside Services will be held on Thurs. March 27 at 11 A.M.

in Ivy Hill Easton Phila. by Rev. Nina Grey officiating. A Memorial Service will be held at Stapeley Hall, Germantown at a future date. Arr.

by EMIL J. CIAVARELLI FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES, INC. of Ambler Pa. STRUNK MARGARET E. (nee Fletcher) of Bradenton, Florida, on March 25, 1997, formerly of PA, dearly loved wife of Harold R.

Strunk, beloved mother of Margaret Rogers (William), Susan O'Leary (William), Paul Kissinger (Tina), Nancy Kissinger, John Kissinger (Carol), dear grandmother of 2, and great grandmother of also survived by sisters, Miriam Procopio (Joseph), Jacqueline Englar (William), and Verna Haynes (Harry). Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of S.W. Florida, 6055 Rand Sarasota, FL 34205. SUCHOCKI ANTHONY E. (BUDDY), March 23, 1997, loving brother of Rosemary Peszka, Margaret and Ronald Matthew, uncle of Leona Peszka, Lisa Stov, Linda Wilhelm, Ronald Jr.

and Richard Matthew, 4 grandnices and 4 grandnephews, Family and friends are invited to his Funeral, 8:15 A.M., FITZPATRICK FUNERAL HOME, 425 Lyceum Rox. and to participate in his Mass of Christian Burial, 9:30 A.M., St. John the Baptist Church. Int. Holy Sepulchre Cem.

Friends may call Tues. eve. 7 to 9 P.M. Donations in Buddy's name to The American Heart 625 W. Ridge Pike, Bldg.

Suite 100, Conshohocken, PA 19428 would be appreciated. SULAK on March 23, 1997, KATHERINE G. "Kass" (nee Brodie) age 61, wife of William A. of Somerdale, NJ, formerly of South Philadelphia, mother of Linda Starkey, Karen Nocella and Bill Sulak, sister of Elizabeth Clark and Dorothy Levens, grandmother of Jamilyn Starkey and Ryan Michael Nocella. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service 1:30 P.M.

Thursday at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, 126 S. Black Horse Pike, Runnemede, N.J. There will be a viewing Wednesday eve after 7 P.M. and Thursday afternoon after 12:30 P.M. at the funeral home.

Interment Arlington Cemetery, Pennsauken, NJ. Donations may be made to the American Lung Assoc. of South East Pennsvivania, Lafayette Swede 1 Lafayette Plaza, Suite 150, Norristown, PA 19401. THOMAS H. LLOYD on March 24, 1997, age 85 vears, beloved husband of the late Jane Thomas, he is survived by his daughters Jean Tempke of Claremont CA and Kathy Best of Sellersville PA, also by 2 granddaughters Katie and Megan.

Relatives and friends are invited to call Fri. March 28, from 10 A.M. at WM. ROWEN GRANT FUNERAL HOME, Street Rd. and 2nd St.el Pike, Southampton, where Funeral Service will be held at 11 A.M.

Inf. to follow in Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations in his memory be made to The Arthritis Foundation, 117 S. 17th 1905, PA19103; or The Adirondack Mountain Club, 814 Goggins Road, Lake George, NAY. 12845-4117.

In Memoriams BARATTA, VINCENT J. Twenty vears seems very long But our love for you is still as strong Love, Linda and Dave.