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Death Notices 16 PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS Deaths Susanna Koethe, 100; loved her adopted land Susanna Horvay Kosempel Koethe, who loved the rich life she found as an immigrant to the United States nearly a century ago, died Sunday of heart failure. She was 100 and lived in Lansdowne. The former Susanna Pattiga was 12 when her mother, a widow, decided to bring her family to America from their native Neuewalddorf, a village in the Tatra mountains of Austria-Hungary. Little Susanna was dazzled by the Philadelphia of 1906. She loved the German-American community of 10th Street and Girard Avenue, John Wanamaker's department store and the parades.

In 1913, her mother became ill and wanted to return to the old country to die. Susanna reluctantly returned. There, she married R. John Horvay. A month after their child was born, her husband was killed while serving in the German Army during World War I.

She then married John Kosempel, who died in the early 1940s. In the mid-40s, she married Hermann K. Koethe of Lansdowne. They had been married 25 years when he died in 1970. Susanna had returned to the United States in 1922.

During her younger years she worked as a housekeeper and later as a seamstress. Linda Koethe, a granddaughter, said her grandmother was an energetic presence in any room. "She'd walk into a room, and if she didn't know somebody, would walk up and say, 'I'm Susanna said her granddaughter. "She was very vivacious and young at heart." by Jim Nicholson Daily News Staff Writer Susanna Morikawa, another granddaughter, said: "She always talked about how wonderful the city was, even though it was tenaments and outdoor toilets. She started working for a family, and one summer they took her to the shore." Morikawa said her grandmother "loved to sing and dance, polka and waltzes and folk dances, into her mid-90s.

She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She always had that childlike quality." Called "Grandmom" by her family, she also enjoyed playing pinochle and gardening. Family members said Koethe wanted to live to be 100. She had suffered a heart attack in 1950 and a mild stroke in 1960, but heeded doctor's advice and kept herself in good condition. Her health was vigorous enough at her 100th birthday party on June 10 for her to sing for her party guests.

A week later, she suffered a mild stroke and her health began to fail. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Susanna M. and Werner E. Koethe, with whom she lived; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Her son, John Horvay, died in 1990.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Plumstead and Congress avenues, Lansdowne, where friends may call one hour earlier. Burial will be in George Washington Memorial Park, Plymouth Meeting. Louis J.

DiFranco Louis J. DiFranco, who had worked in maintenance for Camden County and also had a Mr. Softee franchise in Philadelphia, William Hughes; Hibernian leader Services were to be held I this morning for William E. Hughes, former Philadelphia County president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in America, who died Sunday of a heart attack. He was 50 and lived in Grays Ferry.

Hughes was president of A.O.H. Division 32 in South Philadelphia for four years, resigning last year. He was a founder of that division in 1986, and at the time of his death was serving as steward of the division's home association. He was a plumber who worked out of Plumbers Union Local 690. He also worked as a bartender at Herk's Place at 23nd and Jackson streets, and at Phelim Dean's on 29th Street.

"He was a helluva nice guy. I don't recall in the last eight years an Irish affair when he and his wife Karen weren't there," said Kevin Patrick Muldowney, a friend and A.0.H. county board member. "He was outstanding. A real nice guy to be with." Hughes wife, the former Karen Smith, who was also active in Irish organizations with Hughes, AUGUST 3, 1994 died yesterday.

He was 66 and lived in Runnemede, N.J. DiFranco was a Philadelphia native and an Army veteran of World War II. He had operated his Mr. Softee franchise for 36 years. Survivors include his wife, the former Anna M.

Picorelli; four daughters, Janice L. Masiejczyk, Linda Geist, Doreen Bonato and Michelle Mullin; two sisters, Connie Fazzi and Chris Rudi, and seven grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Maria Goretti Church in Runnemede.

Friends may call at 7 p.m. Friday at the Gardner Funeral Home, 126 S. Black Horse Pike, Runnemede. Entombment will be in New St. Mary's Cemetery, Browning Road, Bellmawr.

Contributions may be made to Samaritan Hospice, 214 W. 2nd Moorestown, N.J. 08057. Anthony David Marshall Services will be held Saturday for 7-year-old Anthony David Marshall of East Mount Airy, who drowned in a swimming pool July 30 while at a church picnic in Chester. Anthony would have been a second-grader in the fall at Ivy Leaf Elementary School.

Survivors include his mother, Pamela Marshall; his grandparents, Sarah and Grafton Marshall; two uncles, Curtis and Eric Marshall, and an aunt, Natasha Marshall. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Grace Community Baptist Church, 6628 Limekiln Pike, where friends may call one hour earlier. Burial will be in Ivy Hill Cemetery, Wadsworth Avenue at Woolston Road. Death Notices BATTAGLIA JENNIE (nee Chapparone), Aug.

1, 1994, of Overbrook, wife of the late Julius, survived by her daughters, Josephine Giannascoli, Rita Matrone, Carmela Savatelli and Gloria Russo; also 9 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral on Fri. 9 A.M. at THE ROBERT L. D'ANJOLELL MEMORIAL HOME OF OVERBROOK, 6506-20 Haverford Phila.

Mass of Christian Burial 10 A.M., Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Ent. Fernwood Cem. Friends may call Fri. A.M.

(Parking on premises). Contributions in her memory to American Heart 408 E. 4th Bridgeport, PA 19405 would be appreciated. BURDO July 30, 1994, FRANK of King Prussia, formerly of Belmont Hills, husband of Angeline (nee DiDario), father of Gerald (Butch) Burdo and Elaine M. Bowes, brother of Anthony and Joseph Burdo, grandfather of Frank, David and Tina Burdo, great grandfather of Regina and Victoria Burdo.

Relatives and friends invited to Funeral Wed. 9 A.M., THE KOLLER FUNERAL HOME, 6835 Ridge Ave. (Cor. of Livezey). Mass of Christian Burial 10 A.M., St.

Augustine's Church. Int. Westminster Cem. Friends may call Tues. eve.

7-9. CARTER Suddenly on Aug. 1, 1994, PHILIP I. (WIMPY), beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Corcoran), dear father of Margaret Kasperek, Philip Gerald, Judith Francisco, and Edward; also survived by 4 grandchildren, one sister, Ann Gavin and one brother, Joseph. Relatives and friends are invited his Viewing and Funeral Thurs.

9:30 A.M., Nativity B.V.M. Church, Belgrade St. and Allegheny followed by Mass of Christian Burial 11 A.M. Int. Holy Sepulchre Cem.

(No viewing Wed. In lieu of flowers donations to Nativity B.V.M. Church Memorial Fund, 2535 E. Allegheny Pa. 19134, in Philip's memory would be appreciated by the family.

Arr. HUBERT M. McBRIDE FUNERAL HOME. CIAMPAGLIA Aug. 1, 1994, JOSEPH age 49, loving father of Joseph A.

and Lisa, beloved son of Elizabeth and the late Albert dear brother of Albert Richard, Thomas, James, Ralph, Edward, Anna Wood and Maryann Mason. Relatives and friends are invited to his funeral 8:30 A.M., MURPHY-RUFFENACH FUNERAL HOME, 3rd and Wolf Sts. Mass of Christian Burial, 9:30 A.M., Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Int.

Holy Cross Cemetery. Viewing Wed. eve. 7 to 9. The family requests donations be to N.H.A.T.F., Joseph Ciampaglia Memorial Transplant Fund, P.O.

Box 163, Haverford, PA 19041. COWHIG Aug. 2, 1994, JOHN husband of the late Mary (nee Pote), brother of the late Veronice Wallace, Mary Swain, Rita Cole, Loretta Flaherty and Thomas Cowhig; survived by neices and nephews. Graveside Services Fri: 12 noon, St. Casimir Woodbine, N.J..

McELVARR Death Notices DeSUMMA On July 31, 1994, ANDREW F. (W.W. Army Veteran-81st Cavalry Reconnaissance Troop Mechanized), beloved husband of Elvira (nee Lazzaro) and devoted father of Anita T. (Richard) Gaschnig, Marguerite (Bob) Laarkamp and Michael A. (Norita) DeSumma, also survived by his 4 grandchildren, Richard, Michael Nicholas and Kaitlyn, 2 brothers, Albert and Ernest and one sister, Theresa Chinnici.

Relatives and friends are invited attend HIS VIEWING AND FUNERAL FRIDAY, 9:30 A.M., FROM STELLA MARIS CHURCH, 9th and Bigler PA 19148. Mass of Christian Burial, 11 A.M. Stella Maris Church. Int. Holy Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests contributions be made in memory of Andrew to Stella Maris Church. (GRASSO F.H.) DiFRANCO On Aug. 2, 1994, LOUIS age 66, husband of Anna M. (nee Picorelli) of Runnemede, N.J., father of Janice L. Masieiczyk of Mt.

Ephraim, N.J., Linda Geist of Runnemede, Doreen Bonato of Turnersville and Michelle Mullin of Deptford, brother of Connie Fazzi and Chris Rudi, both of 7 grandchildren. Relatives and friends will meet Sat. 9 A.M. at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, 126 S. Black Horse Pike, Runnemede, N.J.

Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 A.M. St. Maria Goretti R.C. Church, Runnemede. There will be a viewing Fri.

eve after 7 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Entombment New St. Mary's Mausoleum, Bellmawr. Donations may be made in his memory to Samaritan Hospice, 214 W.

Second Morrestown, N.J. 08057-2372. DWYER July 30, 1994, ADELA (nee Donze), of Rosemont, PA, wife of the late John F. Dwyer, mother of the late John and Anna May Dwyer, survived by her sister Sr. Anna Marie Donze S.H.C.J.

Mass of Christian Burial Wed. 8 P.M. St. Thomas of Villanova Church (University Campus) where relatives and friends are invited to call after 7 P.M. Interment Calvary Cem.

Thurs. 9:30 A.M. (McCONAGHY FUNERAL HOME, A Ardmore) FANNING KATHRYN R. (nee Haggerty), on Aug. 2, 1994, of beloved wife of the late James P.

Fanning, beloved mother of M. Elaine Saraceni, Joseph P. Fanning and John A. Fanning, inlaw of Lucy Fanning and Joseph Saraceni, devoted grandmother of Erin, Melissa, Michael Joseph, and Julie Lynn Fanning. Relatives and friends are invited to her funeral Fri.

9:30 A.M. RICHARD L. KELLY FUNERAL HOME, Long Lane and Walnut Upper Darby, and to her Mass of Christian Burial Fri. 11 A.M. Church of St.

Alice, Upper Darby, Pa. Int. Resurrection Cern. FELLERS ELIZABETH M. (nee Roach), July 31, 1994, of Maple Shade, beloved wife of the late Ira G.

Fellers dear of Elizabeth L. Conover, dear sister of Charles A. Roach of Harve De Grace, MD, Geraldine Schaffer of Cherry Hill and Marlene Hee of Woodbury Heights, grandmother of 4, great grandmother of 10, great great grandmother of one. Relatives and friends are invited to the Viewing Wed. eve.

7 to 9 from OF MAPLE SHADE, 600 E. Main St. Service and int. Thurs. 2 P.M.

Arlington National VA. Friends may gather 8:30 A.M. Thurs. at the funeral home. Procession will leave 9:30 A.M.

Memorial contributions to the Navy Relief Fund or Deborah Hospital, Trenton Browns Mills, N.J. 08015 woudl be appreciated. FLOJO Aug. 1, 1994, FERMIN beloved husband of the late Catherine V. (nee Fries), devoted father of Maurice Donato, Richard Fulton and Arthur Flojo; also survived by 7 grandchildren and one great grandson; also one brother.

Viewing interment private. (Arr. by PETNER I FUNERAL HOME). FRANKLIN Suddenly, July 30, 1994, of Juniata Park, JOAN D. (nee Weyant), beloved mother of Stacy; survived by her devoted mother, Alma Weyant, 2 sisters, Janice Weyant and Jean Baker, beloved daughter of the late John Weyant, beloved aunt of Vanessa.

Relatives and friends are invited to visitation and funeral Thursday morning only 9 A.M. from THE NUGENT -PHILLIPS FUNERAL HOME, 1230 E. Luzerne St. Religious Services 11 A.M. Int.

Greenmount Cemetery. GILLEN FLORENCE G. (nee Beck), on Aug. 1, 1994, sister of Robert Beck, sister-in-law of Mercedes Beck, aunt of Donna Sonnen, devoted friend of Ajit Singh. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Fri.

10 A.M. followed by Funeral Services 11 A.M. THE CLARE McILVAINE MUNDY FUNERAL HOME, 7384 Ridge Ave. (Cor. of Wigard Interment Greenmount Cemetery.

HELDUSER Of Wallingford, PA, formerly of S. W. on Aug. 1, 1994, MARGARET daughter of the late William and Florence Helduser, aunt of Terry Marguardt, William, Robert, Thomas and Richard Sockwell. Relatives and friends are invited call Thurs.

after 9:30 A.M. at KISH FUNERAL HOME, 6506 Elmwood Phila. Prayer Service, 10:30 A.M. Int. Beverly National Beverly, N.J.

LOMAX JOSEPHINE, Howard on Aug. W. 1, Lomax, 1994, of devoted Ridley mother Park, of Alicia DiPietro, Renee McBride and Monica McGorry. Christian Burial Service 10 A.M. Fri.

at, WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 311 N. Swarthmore Ridley Park, where friends may call after 9 A.M. Burial Northwood Cern. MATTHEWS ROBERT F. MATTHEWS, on Aug.

1, 1994, of West Chester, PA, beloved husband of the late Margaret Mills Matthews, dear father of Elizabeth M. Scheitle, Janet M. Porter, Roberta S. Maloney, Polly M. Viel, Robert J.

Matthews and David J. Matthews, loving brother of Ida M. Hardester and Ada Jacobs; also survived by 15 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited funeral service 01 Friday, OF MALVERN, 24 Monument PA. Aug.

5, 1994, at 1 P.M. at Thursday evening viewing 7 to 9 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Int. Great Valley Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Malvern, PA.

MEREDITH-HUNTER DANYA age 52, of Germantown, departed this life in Baker, Louisiana, on July 27, 1994, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Emma Meredith, surviving is a loving daughter, Kimberly Meredith, of Atlanta, one grandson, Justin Seymour, 2 sisters, Wynona Meredith, of Baker, La. and Rhae Meredith, of one brother, Kevin Meredith, of Phila. and 2 nieces, Keisha and Alana. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at Canaan Baptist Church, Rev. Gus Roman, Pastor, 5430 Pulaski Pa.

(Germantown), on Aug. 5, 1994, at 7 P.M. MILLER WILLIAM on July 31, 1994, in Orlando, formerly of he was a retired Engineer for the Reading Co. and a WWII Veteran, he resided in Orlando, Fla. upon his retirement in 1978, he was a member of the V.F.W., he is survived by sisters, Betty Johnson, of Orlando and June Goldsmith (William), nephew, William Goldsmith, nieces, Gail Goldsmith and Karen Matus, great nephews, Alex and John.

Int. and Memorial Services to be held in Orlando at the convenience of the family. MORROW On Aug. 1, 1994, VINCENT beloved husband of Alice (nee Hogeland), devoted father of Deborah (Jeff) Purvis, Vincent P. Mary Beth (David) Scott, Kathleen M.

and Mark M. (Jennifer); also survived by 4 grandchildren, brother of Jarvis Duffin, Julia Walsh, Agnes Jones, Theresa McElhaugh, Joseph, James, John and the late Mary McGinley, Sarah McDevitt, Francis and William. Relatives, friends and employees of Crown, Cork and Seal are invited to attend his Funeral Fri. 8:30 A.M. from THE PETNER FUNERAL HOME, 6421 Frankford Ave.

Levick followed by his Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 A.M., St. Bartholomew's Church. Int. Resurrection Cem. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to The Fox Chase Cancer Center.

Viewing Thurs. eve. 7 P.M. MULRONEY Suddenly, Aug. 1, 1994, THOMAS B.

of father of Albert S. Mulroney, Rene deBerardinis, Michele Gulla, Debra E. Spencer and Brian T. Mulroney, brother of Kathleen Davis; also survived by 6 grandchildren. Relatives and friends invited to the Funeral Fri.

9 A.M., THE KOLLER FUNERAL HOME, 6835 Ridge Ave. (Cor. of Livezey). Mass of Christian Burial 10 A.M., Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Int.

Laurel Hill Cem. Friends may call Thurs. eve. 7 to 9 P.M. In lieu of Rowers donations in his memory to the Catholic Bishops of Northern Alaska, Fr.

Louis L. Renner, 1312 Peger Fairbanks, Alaska 99709- 5199, would be appreciated. MURRAY Aug. 2, 1994, MARJORIE C. (nee Bleyler), age 85, wife of the late Joseph loving mother of Mariorie J.

Murray, Maryann McGarvey, Joseph Barry Murray and Jerome C. Murray; also survived by 8 grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Relatives and friends are invited to her funeral Fri. 8:30 A.M. MURPHY-RUFFENACH FUNERAL HOME, 3rd and Wolf Sts.

Mass of Christian Burial 10 A.M., Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Int. Holy Cross Cem. Viewing Thurs.

eve 7 to 9. The family requests donations be made in her memory to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. OLMSTEAD On July 29, 1994, CATHERINE I. (nee Engel), beloved wife of R.

Lyle Olmstead and loving mother of Catherine E. Anthony and the late Richard L. Olmstead. She is also survived by her 2 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and 2 sisters. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral on Aug.

3, 1994 at 1 P.M. from the Chapel of the Sunset Memorial Park, PA, where entombment will follow in the Chapel Mausoleum. Arr. by WM. ROWEN GRANT FUNERAL HOME, Southampton, PA PARTINGTON Aug.

2, 1994, JAMES, beloved husband of the late Marie (nee Baldt), father of James Jean Bernek, Sandy Maude and Carol; also survived by 2 sisters, 15 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited of Christian Burial Sat. 10:30 A.M. McELVARR FUNERAL HOME, 1415-17 E. Susquehanna Ave.

(above 800 E. Girard Ave.) where friends may call after 9 A.M. Int. Oakland Cem. No evening viewing.

SICHKAR DOROTHY C. (nee Kenney), suddenly Aug. 2, 1994, age 67, dear mother of Bruce and Brian, a former employee of SKF. Services and int. private.

(McCAFFERTY-SWEENEY F.H. 333-0500) SIMETI Aug. 2, 1994, ANNA J. (nee Moscato), wife of the late Peter mother of Lucy Schriver, Antoinette Fiocca, Mary Cass, Christopher, Anthony, Jenny V. Burns, Frances Marzulli, Anna L.

Santoleri, Grace McLouglin and Peter Simeti; also survived by 26 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, sister of Grace Roberts, Sara Huff, Jasper and Martin Simeti. Relatives and friends invited to Funeral Fri. 8:30 A.M., GALZERANO FUNERAL HOME, 7158 Torresdale Ave. (Parking on Wellington St. Lot).

Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 A.M., Our Lady of Consolation Church. Int. East Cedar Hill Cem. Friends may call Thurs. eve.

7 to 9 P.M. SPERBER On Aug. 1, 1994, HELEN E. (nee Eveanowski), of Glendora, N.J., age 81, wife of the late William; also survived by sister-in-law, Marie H. Eveanowsky, of Glendora, nephew, Stanley J.

Eveanowsky, Jr. and his wife, Rita, of Magnolia, N.J. and great-nieces, Nicole and Natalie. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Mass of Christian Burial 10 A.M. Sat.

at St. Teresa's R.C. Church, Runnemede, N.J. There will be a Viewing from 8:30 to 9:30 A.M. at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, 126 S.

Black Horse Pike, Runnemede, N.J. Int. Holy Cross Yeadon, PA. VILE July 29, 1994, NELLIE W. (nee Lafferty), age 97, wife of the late Walter W.

of Audubon, N.J., (formerly of survived by a son Walter W. Vile Jr. and his wife Charla, a daughter Eleanor Lampe, a sister Margaret Russell, 3 grandchildren, Kathy (and Blaine) McCauley, Carol (and Randy) Smith, Janet (and Jose) Ortiz, 4 great grandchildren, Lisa, Katie, Steve and Adam. Mrs. Vile was a lifetime member of New Greenwich Light Baptist Church.

Relatives and friends invited to attend the Funeral Services Fri. 12 Noon at THE BLAKE-DOYLE FUNERAL HOME, 226 Collings Collingswood, N.J., where friends may call from til time of services. Int. Fernwood Fernwood, Pa. The family requests memorial contributions to New Greenwich Light Baptist Church, 121 Oregon Phila.

Pa. 19148. said: "He was very friendly and a lot of people liked him. He was honest and down to earth. He wasn't phony about anything." She said her husband was especially good at smoothing out differences among various factions within Irish organizations.

Hughes also belonged to the St. Patrick's Day Observance Association, the Federation of Irish Societies and the Irish American Unity Conference. He was a graduate of what is now St. John Neumann High School. Survivors also include five daughters, Mary Delany, Maureen Hughes, Colleen Ahrens, Sharon Cram and Erin Cram, and five grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial was to be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. today at St. Gabriel Roman Catholic Church, 29th and Dickinson streets. Friends could call at 8:30 a.m. today at the Shea Funeral Home, 29th and Dickinson streets.

Burial will be private. Contributions may be made to the A.0.H. Division 32 Home Association, 4716 Sheldon Philadelphia, Pa. 19127.1 WILLIAMSON On Aug. 2, 1994, JOSEPH husband of Betsie (nee Hughes) Williamson, of Phoenixville, PA; age 64.

Funeral services Saturday, Aug. 6th, 10 A.M., at East Vincent U.C.C. Church, Rte. 23, Spring City, PA. Burial in the Church Cemetery.

Viewing Friday eve. 7 to 9 P.M. at CAMPBELL-ENNISKLOTZBACH FUNERAL HOME, 610 Main Phoenixville. In lieu of flowers memorials to The Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, 8400 Roosevelt PA 19152. In Memoriams MONROE, GERALD P.

JR. Dear Ger, Happy 28th Birthday. Love forever, Mom, Dad and the Gang.