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80 PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS Friday, Feb. 23, 1990 J.T. Wheeler; Loved God Family By Jim Nicholson Daily News Staff Writer John T. Wheeler, chairman of his church deacon board and a man who liked to say that everything anyone needed to know about getting through this life was in "The died Tuesday. He was 66 and lived in West Philadelphia.

An electrician who retired after more than 40 years with Sun Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Wheeler was an extremely proud man on that day 12 years ago when he was named to head the board of deacons of King David Baptist Church -a very important job second only to the pastor's in responsibilities, trust and workload. "He wasn't a churchgoer. He was a churchdoer," said the Rev. Harry I. Brown, pastor of King David.

"He loved the Lord, Wheeler and he was a Wheeler Deaths just because I said call my father, he'd go and do it," Burrell said. Another daughter, Vermell Wheeler Keitt, said, "He always asked me, 'Do you need any money. Do you need Like you do your little kids, even after I was married." Often he would take Vermell, now a missionary, on visits to sick and shut-in members of the congregation. The Wheeler girls, which included daughters Gwenzetta Wheeler and Johnnie Thurmond, didn't have to call on Daddy often because he was usually doing for them before they could ask. Wheeler could cook, wash and clean house with the best.

He believed a man's work included any chore that would lighten the load for his wife and girls. His wife, the former Gwendolyn Mozell Little, died in 1978. It was Daddy who cooked a couple of turkeys and brought them over to a daughter's house when he came for a holiday dinner. He showed them how to clean pots and dishes as he was preparing a meal SO there wouldn't be a big mess afterward. When the girls were young and he worked the second shift, he fixed their hair and got them off to school when his wife was working at Methodist Hospital.

And he had dinner ready in the evening. "It wasn't no, that's a man's job and that's a woman's job. He pitched in. He'll live with me every day," said Johnnie Thurmond. "If you talked to him one time you'd remember this guy.

He was a gentleman." Thurmond said the girls never wanted to displease Daddy because no one wanted to see him disappointed in them. Burrell agreed. She said, "All my father had to do was shake his head two times, once to the right and once to the left, and that would do it. That would hurt me. I'd rather he would whip me than shake his head.

"He was a beautiful person," said Burrell, "so kind whenever he talked to you there was a feeling, a beautiful feeling. So gentle, so kind." The girls could talk to Daddy about of anything and everything. They sometimes liked to tease him and he teased back. In the early years, before he went in to work for Sun Ship, Wheeler barely made ends meet on some of the jobs. And sometimes when money ran out, he would quit a job just to get the first week's paycheck that was held back and quickly find another job.

Burrell said her father was one of the "old-time neighbors, a neighbor See DEATHS Next Page Death Notices ADORNO On Feb. 22, 1990, BEATRICE I. (nee Castro), beloved wife of Paul C. and mother of Paul E. Adorno and Beatrice A.

Mercatanti; also survived by 6 grandchil. dren. Relatives and friends are invited to funeral 9 A.M., VALVARDI FUNERAL HOME, 258 S. 4th St. Mass of Christian Burial, 10 A.M., Old St.

Joseph's Church, 321 Willings Alley. Int. private. Viewing Sun. 5 to 8 P.M.

ALABILIKIAN AVEDIS, JOHN, Feb. 21, 1990, beloved husband of the late Alice (nee Tekirian), devoted father of Alma and Peter Paone, brother of Makrouhie Barsamian. His Funeral Service 10:30 A.M. Saturday, St. Sahag and St.

Mesrob Armenian Church, 630 Clothier Wynnewood. Viewing 7-9 Fri. in the Church. int. Arlington Cem.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Church. (VRAIM) BANKS On Feb. 19, 1990, CARL age 77, beloved husband of Dorothy devoted father of Carl and Raymond. Relatives and friends are invited to the viewing af 9 A.M., followed by funeral services at 10 A.M. on Feb.

24, 1990 at THE JAMES L. MORSE FUNERAL HOME, 4000 Haverford Phila. Int. Eden Collingdale, I Pa. BARRY MARGARET (nee Regan), Feb.

21, 1990, of Olney, beloved wife of the late Harry dear aunt of John E. and Edward D. Barry, Jr. Relatives, friends and members of St. Helena's Sodality invited to the funeral starting 9 A.M., from JOHN F.

GIVNISH'S, 5th St. at Chelten Ave. (6300 N. 5th followed by Mass of Christian Burial, 11 A.M., St. Helena's Church.

Int. Forest Hills Cem. BARSH Feb. 20, 1990, CHARLES, husband of the late Celia and very dear friend of Theima E. Atlas.

Relatives, friends and members of Y.M. and Y.W.H.A. are ed to Graveside Services Sun. 1 P.M. precisely at Har Nebo Cem.

(Arr. by BOCLAIR ELIZABETH (nee Noad), Feb. 21, 1990, of Cheltenham, beloved wife of the late Frank L. dear mother of Frank grandmother of Linda Maie Scholes, of Newark, and Frank of Lansdale. Relatives, friends and members of all organizations and clubs of which she was member invited to Reiigious Service Mon.

starting 11 A.M., from Cheltenham United Methodist Church, Central and Myrtle Cheltenham, followed by interment Cheltenham United Methodist Cern. Friends may call Sun. eve. 7 to 9 from GIVNISH FUNERAL HOME, 7900 Oxford Fox Chase. In lieu of Rowers memorial contributions to the above mentioned Church would be appreciated.

BUTLER ESTER, Feb. 19, 1990. Viewing Sat. Feb. 24th, 9 to 10 A.M.

from THE JULIAN V. HAWKINS FUNERAL HOME, 4322-26 N. Broad St. Funeral service to follow 10 A.M. Int.

Greenmount Cem. CHASE CLARENCE Feb. 19, 1990, beloved husband of. Henrietta, father of Clarence and Iris. Viewing Sat.

Feb. 24th, 9 to 11 A.M. from Mt. Pisgah A.ME. Church, 41st and Spring Garden Sts.

Funeral service to follow at 11 A.M. int. Fernwood Cem. (JULIAN V. HAWKINS F.H.) CUGINI Feb.

22, 1990, MARIA, beloved sister of Anna Collacchi; survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends invited to VIEWING, 8 A.M, CARTO FUNERAL I HOME, 2212-14 S. Broad St. Mass of Christian Burial, 9:30 A.M., Mt. Carmel Church.

Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cem. No viewing Fri. eve.

DOBBIN Feb. 22, 1990, of Darby, RICHARD father of Louise Mascioli, Richard Jr. Deborah Hackenburg, Betty Weiss and April Dobbin; also survived by brothers, 2 sisters and 8 grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to the Funeral, 9 A.M., at MARVIL FUNERAL HOME, 1110 Main Darby. Mass of Christian Burial, 10 A.M., Blessed Virgin Mary Church.

Int. 55. Peter and Paul Cem. DOUGHERTY Suddenty, on Feb. 21, 1990, JAMES P.

husband of Marie Theresa (nee Burke), father of James P. ML son of James P. Sr. and the late Mary (nee Bosch), brother of Patricia Bonkowski and Joseph. Relatives and friends are invited to viewing 9 A.M., Holy Name Church, Gaul and Berks followed by Mass of Christian Burial at A.M.

Int. Holy Sepulchre Cem. (EDWARD H. McBRIDE FUNERAL HOME) EDMONDS WILLIAM, Feb. 18, 1990, in St.

Agnes Hosp. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Funeral Services, Feb. 26, 11 A.M., First Pentecostal Church, 20th and Dickinson Sts. Viewing, 10-11 A.M. Int.

Merion Cem. Services by CONGLETON FUNERAL HOME. FENSTERMACHER Feb. 22, 1990, THEODORE H. beloved husband of Ann J.

Fenstermacher (nee Jones), devoted father of Bruce and Alan Fenstermacher, Mary L. Koeker and Joanne Chrupalyk, brother of George, Arthur, James, and John Fenstermahcer. Services and interment at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Heart 121 S. Broad Pa.

19107. FINNEGAN CHARLES dear husband of the late Sara Finnegan. Viewing 9 A.M. Nativity B.V.M. Church, Belgrade and E.

Allegheny Ave. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 9:30 A.M. Int. private. (REILLY).

GENTILE ALBERT on Feb. 22, 1990, of Springfield, formerly of S.W. husband of Jean DeSantis Gentile, father of Albert and Patricia Reiff, brother of Mary DiMotta, Sue Mover, Josephine Menta and Rose Acri; also survived by 5 grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral 9 A.M., at THE JAMES F. FUNERAL HOME, 746 Kedron Ridley Morton, Pa.

(Rte. 420), and Mass of Christian Burial, 10 A.M., Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Amosland Morton, Pa. Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cem.

Friends may call Sunday evening, 7-9 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Association for Brain Tumor Research, 3725 North Talman Chicago, IL 60618. HAGY Feb. 20, 1990, VIOLET wife of the late Charles E.

Hagy, mother of Wilson Y. Schwenk. Relatives and friends invited to funeral service 10 A.M., Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, Loretto, and Robbins Aves. Int. George Washington Memorial Park.

Friends may at Church 9:30 A.M. until time of service. The family would appreciate donations in her memory to the Memorial Fund of the above named Church. Death Notices HARING Suddenly, on Feb. 21, 1990, ANNABELLE MAY (nee Snyder), wife of the late Claude of Havertown, devoted mother of Claude, of Buckingham, Curt, of Havertown, Bunny Vanaman, of Newtown Square and Linda Husband, of also survived by 10-grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and her sister, Myrtle Hawk, of N.J.

Funeral services 11 A.M., in The Trinity Lutheran Church, 1141 West Chester Pike, Havertown. Int. Greenwood Allentown, Pa. (FRANK C. VIDEON FUNERAL HOME, Broomall) HARRIS JOSEPH, Feb.

19, 1990. Viewing Sat. Feb. 24th, 9 to 10:30 A.M. from THE JULIAN V.

HAWKINS FUNERAL HOME, 5306-14 Haverford Ave. Funeral service to follow at 10:30. Int. Rolling Green Cem. HUBING CATHARINE W.

(nee See), Feb. 21, 1990, of Warminster, formerly of Rockledge, beloved wife of the late William dear mother of William J. Ill, John W. and Catharine E. Cole; also survived by 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Service 10:30 A.M., at St. Timothy's Lutheran Church. Int. Sunset Memorial Park. Friends may call 9:30 A.M.

at Church: No evening Memorial contributions may be sent to the above named Church, at 7965 Fillmore Pa. 19111. Family services by OF FOX CHASE AND 745 1006. HUTTINGER JOHN FRANCIS, Feb. 20, 1990, son of Margaret Exton, brother of Lawrence Huttinger.

Relatives and friends are invited to his funeral 9 A.M., ROBERT E. DOOLEY FUNERAL HOME, 6729 Woodland Ave. Mass of Christian Burial, 10 A.M., St. Clement's Church, 71st and Woodland Ave. Friends may pay their respects Sun.

from 7 to 9 P.M. Int. indiantown Gap National Cem. LEWI On Feb. 21, 1990, ALEXANDER age 89, of Ponte Verde, formerly of Maplewood, N.J., and Kansas City, husband of Elizabeth (nee Snyder), also survived by 2 daughters, Nancy L.

Webster, of Haddonfield, and Linda L. Beal, of Prairie Village, Kansas, one sister, Mabel Slas, of Short Hills, N.J.; 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Service for relatives and friends 11 A.M., at Fairmount Cemetery Chapel, Central Newark, N.J. Memorial donations may be made to The American Cancer Society, 410 White Horse Pike, Hddon N.J. 08035.

Arr. by STRETCH, EVANS AND KAIN FUNERAL HOME, Haddonfield, MacDONALD Feb. 22, 1990, MARY F. (nee Revnolds), wife of the late Charles mother of Charles H. Marianne K.

McEtwee; also survived by 10 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, aunt of Joan C. Haines, sister of Genevieve Moore. Relatives, friends are invited to viewing Sat. 9 A.M., VICTOR J. RUFFENACH FUNERAL HOME, Township Line (City Line Ave.) and Burmont Drexel Hill.

Mass of Christian Burial St. Dorothy's Church, 11 A.M. Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cem.

McNALLY Feb. 22, 1990, FRANCIS age 58, beloved husband of leen Furtak and Brian, brother of Eleanor Reichwein; Carole (nee Parry), devoted father of 03: Timothy, Colgrandfather of Samantha; also survived by 2 nieces. Relatives, friends invited to funeral 7:30 A.M., HOLLEN FUNERAL HOME, 3160 Grant Ave. (west of Academy Mass of Christian Burial St. Jerome Church, 9:30 A.M.

No viewing Fri. eve. MINACCI Suddenly, on Feb. 22, 1990, FENN, age 87, former Upper Darby High School teacher, beloved husband of Theima (nee Martin), of Granite Farms Estates, formerly of Havertown; devoted father of Gilbert of West Chester and Kenneth of Florida; also survived by 6 grandsons and his sisters, Clara Dunn and Elsie Arrigoni of Conn. Funeral Services and internment in Glenwood Cem.

private. Memorial gifts may be sent in his name to Temple Lutheran Church, Brookline Blvd. and Erlington Havertown, Pa. 19083. (FRANK C.

VIDEON FUNERAL HOME, Broomall) MONAHAN Feb. 21, 1990, EMMETT of Flourtown, husband of the late Catherine M. (nee Huber) Monahan; survived by son, Emmett and 2 grandsons. Graveside Services are private in Greenlawn Upper Gwynedd, Pa. In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to a favorite charity.

HUFF AND LAKJER, Lansdale MOSSER On Feb. 22, 1990, JAMES age 78, of Wayne, husband of Mary (nee Shoemaker) Mosser, father of Mary M. Kunda, of Collegeville, Raymond J. Mosser, of San Francisco, and Frederick W. Mosser, of Bethesda, 8 grandchildren and one great grandchild, brother of Clara Newman, of Falls Church, and Florence Dickson, of Haddonfield, N.J.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing on Feb. 24th from 2 to 4 P.M. at VINCENT C. ALLEVA FUNERAL HOME, 1724 E. Lancaster Paoli.

Services will be held during the viewing. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The Penna. Assn. for the Blind of Montgomery 704 W. Marshall Norristown, Pa.

19404. NEWSOME Feb. 21, 1990, ELEANOR, of North Wales, wife of Harry Newsome; also survived by 6 children; 14 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Services, 2 P.M., in THE HUFF AND LAKJER FUNERAL HOME, Destine and Cannon Lansdale, where friends may call 12 to 2 P.M. Int.

Lansdale Cem. NIELSON Feb. 22, 1990, THELMA J. (nee Schreiner), beloved wife of Walter W. dear mother of Walter W.

Lynn and Karen; also survived by 4 grandchildren Margaret Mary, Walter HI, Sean, Ashley, Trevin, one brother, 4 sisters, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends invited to her viewing and funeral Mon. 9 A.M. at THE SLABINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 2614 Orthodox St. Services 10:30 A.M.

Int. Oakland Cem. O'BRIEN JAMES, on Feb. 21, 1990, of Springfield, formerly of Upper Darby; born in Innisboffin, County Donegal, Ireland; husband of the late Marjory Ferry O'Brien and father of James P. O'Brien and Maryann Curran; brother of Nancy McFadden grandfather of James, Edward and Brendan Curran and James D.

O'Brien. Relatives and friends invited to his funeral, 9 A.M. at THE JOHN P. DONOHUE FUNERAL HOME, Walnut St. and Copley Upper Darby and to his Mass of Christian Burial, 11 A.M., St.

Francis of Assisi Church, Saxor Ave. and Rolling Springfield. lot. SS. Peter and Paul Cem.

No call hours. Fri. Mass Cards preferred. Death Notices O'DONNELL JOSEPH on Feb. 21, 1990, of Lansdowne, husband of the late Helen (nee Sobolewski), devoted father of Barbara Tecce; also survived by his sister Abigail Sullivan, and 2 grandchildren Tanya and Joseph Tecce and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives, friends and members of The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 5 are invited to his Mass of Christian Burial Sat. 10 A.M., St. Philomena Church, Baltimore and Highland Lansdowne. Viewing Sat.

morning 8:30 to 9:30 A.M. at STONELAKE FUNERAL HOME, 83-85 E. Baltimore Lansdowne. Int. Holy Cross Cem.

O'MALLEY MARGARET C. (nee Reilly), on Feb. 22, 1990, of Aston, wife of the late John J. O'Malley, mother of John J. O'Malley, also survived by 19 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren.

Her Mass of Christian Burial, 10 A.M., at St. Joseph's Church, Concord Aston. Int. Holy Cross Cem. Friends may call after 7 P.M.

Sun. at THE WHITE-LUTTRELL FUNERAL HOME, 240 Concord Aston. PFENDER ROBERT CHARLES, on Feb. 20, 1990, of beloved son of Alice and Norman, and brother of Karen Lynn and William Thomas Pfender; also survived by his grandparents Howard and Alice Creely, his girlfriend Gina Vitelli, his stepmother Jean, half sisters Maria and Regina, and half brother Stephen. Relatives and friends are invited to a Viewing on Sun.

7 to 9 P.M., at CRAFT FUNERAL HOME OF ABINGTON, 1801 Old York Rd. at Old Welsh Rd. Service will be af 8 P.M. Int. private.

Memorials in his name may be sent to a charity of your choice or Gloria Dei Church, 570 Welsh Huntingdon Valley, Pa. 19006. PHILLIP SAMUEL suddenly Feb. 21, 1990, age 45, of beloved husband of Lydia devoted father of Heather and Dennis-Roger Phillip; also survived by his 3 brothers, Hubert, Jolly and Arnold; one sister, Emelia Martin; his mother, Elvira, and a host of relafives and friends. His Mass of Christian Burial will be held, 11 A.M., Sat.

at Immaculate Conception Church, Price and Ardleigh Sts. 19138. Friends may call at Church after 10 A.M., Sat. Int. Holy Sepulchre Cern.

In lieu of Rowers contributions may be made in his memory to the above-named Church. KIRK NICE. SCANLAN Of Rhawnhurst, formerly of So. on Feb. 22, 1990, ANDREW J.

beloved husband of Anna. R. Scanlan (nee Amberg) and father of Gerard Sister Anne Scanian, O.P., Maureen Matulewicz, Timothy Patricia Bradley, Kathleen Kramer, Helen McAneny, Andrew J. Jr. and the late Regina Mary; also survived by 29 grandchildren and his brothers and sisters, Annabelle Scanian, Marie Diamond, the late A.

Daniel Scanlan, John Scanian, Helen Galanaugh, Teresa Glenn and Sister Regina Helen, I.H.M., several nieces and nephews, including Rev. Joseph Galanaugh and the Rev. David Diamond. Relatives, friends, Father Thomas J.F. Ryan Council 5036 K.

of St. John Neumann Assembly 4th Degree K. of C. Roman Catholic H.S. Class of 1935, St.

Joseph College Class of 1941, employees of Phila. Newspapers Inc. are invited to attend his funeral Mon. 9:30 A.M. from JOHN F.

FLUEHR AND SONS, 3301-15 Cottman Ave. Mass of Christian Burial Church of the Resurrection of Our Lord, 11 A.M. Int. Holy Cross Cem. Donations to the Dominican Retreat House, 750 Ashbourne Rd.

Elkins Park, Pa. 19117 or Holy Redeemer Hospice 12265 Townsend Rd. Phila. Pa. 19154 would be appreciated.

Viewing Sun. 7 to 9 P.M. SCHMITT PHILIP, on Feb. 21, 1990, husband of Frieda (nee Hielman), father of Steven and George Deeming, Sandra, Calvin and Michael Bonenberger; survived by 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, brother of Joy Tabakin and Harry Schmitt. Relatives and friends are invited to his funeral Saturday, 8:30 A.M., at THE CLARE McILVAINE MUNDY FUNERAL HOME, 7384 Ridge Ave.

(cor, of Wigard and to Mass of Christian Burial 10 A.M., Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Int. Whitemarsh Memorial Park. Viewing Fri. 7 to 9 P.M.

Donations, in Philip's memory, may be sent to The American Cancer Societv, 1422 Chestnut Pa. 19102. SIMEONE EMMA beloved wife of the late Anthony and devoted mother of Dr. Frederick Simeone. Relatives and good student of the Word.

He loved the Word, and he loved to tell folks about the Word This man was valuable." Darcenia Burrell said her dad would hold up his Bible and say: "Anything you want to know, its in this book. Read this book right here, Darcenia. Whatever is going on in this world is right here in this book." John Wheeler could quote Scriptures because he loved the Lord, and Burrell and her three sisters could quote Daddy because they idolized him. On the short side and slightly built and balding, he was not a particularly forceful personality. Usually he did more listening than talking.

But his countless acts of kindness and concern for family, friends and strangers made him grow to heroic proportions as the four Wheeler girls grew older and saw him through more world-wise eyes. To the end, of course, he would always see his daughters as the same little Daddy's girls who would dutifully be on the front step no later than 7 p.m. and in the house a short time later. "If a friend needed a ride or a car broke down, I'd say, call my father, he'll do it. All he'd have to do is call and say, 'Mr.

Wheeler, Darcenia told me to tell you Right away Daddy would say, 'Where are He might not even know the person, but Author-Columnist Victor Lasky, 72 Associated Press WASHINGTON Columnist and author Victor Lasky died yesterday of cancer at Georgetown University Hospital. He was 72. Lasky, who began his journalism career as a copy boy at the New York Journal American, covered World War II in Europe for Stars Stripes, the soldiers' newspaper. After the war, he joined the New York World-Telegram and helped write a Pulitzer-Prize-winning series on Communist infiltration of American institutions. He covered the trial friends are invited to her Memorial Mass of Christian Burial, 10 A.M., Mother Divine Grace Church.

(Arr. CASSIZZI FUNERAL In I Memoriams FUCHS, NANCY FEBRUARY 23, YOUR 1911 BIRTHDAY DECEMBER 6, 1983 When a Mother breathes her last farewell The stroke means more than tongue can tell. The world seems quite another place Without the smile of my Precious Mother's face. Love forever and ever, Linda McFALL, HENRY J. JR.

(BUTCHIE) Dad, Grandmother McFall, Uncles Harry Anderson, Tommy, Roy, Leslie and Harry McFall, and Debbie Card Of Thanks in Loving Memory Feb. 12, 1989 Although you have gone and left us, Your memory will always linger on. May you be at peace with God. Everlasting Love, LA HUFFMAN-MAYO, HELEN The family would like to extend their expression of gratitude to the many neighbors friends who shared with them in their time of bereavement. of former State Department official Alger Hiss and co-authored a book about the case, "Seeds of Treason." He wrote several biographies, including "J.F.K: The Man and the Myth," "Robert F.

Kennedy: The Man and the Myth" and books about Supreme Court Justice Arthur Goldberg, actor George Murphy, Jimmy Carter and Henry Ford II. In his later years, he wrote for Accuracy in Media, a conservative watchdog organization: He is survived by his wife, Patricia, of Washington and two sisters! JAKE Y. HILL February 23, 1924 April 13, 1989 Deep in our hearts lies a picture Of a loved one laid to rest In memory's frame we shall keep it Because, he was one of the best. Sadly missed by wife, Everlena Hill, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and especially his daughter, Deborah.