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B12 Suburbs www.philly.com THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER Sunday, May 7, 2006 FuneralAnnouncements PLEASE VIEW AND SIGN THE ONLINE GUEST BOOK AT PHILLY.COM COPPOLA NIEBLING EDDIS KEIFER MARTINEZ GWYNN-STRESSMAN JOAN (nee Wrobel), May 3, 2006. Services and interment private. TOMASZEWSKI F.H 215-739-6624 FIORE EDITH "EDIE" (nee Rosenberg), of Collingswood, NJ on May 1, 2006, age 74 years. Born Oct. 10, 1931, Edie was the wonderful, loving and devoted wife of Frank Fiore and loving sister of Doris Londer and her husband, Bob of Bustleton Philadelphia, loving sister-in-law of Marie Rosenberg of Mayfair Philadelphia, Richard Fiore and his wife, Carol of Sewell, NJ, and wonderful "Aunt Edie" to many nieces and nephews.

Edie retired from Lucent Technologies, King of Prussia (formerly Electric) in the mid 1980s after 37 years. Mrs. Fiore and her husband are members of the Sons of Italy Lodge 494, Westmont. Edie will be remembered by many for her kindness and generosity and her uplifting writing and poetry. Funeral and Viewing Monday 9 A.M.

in BLAKE-DOYLE FUNERAL HOME, 226 Collings Collingswood, NJ. Funeral Mass 11:30 A.M. in St. John's R.C. Church, Collingswood, NJ.

Edie will be buried next to her parents at Hillside Cemetery, Rosyln. The family suggest donations in Edie's memory to Aplastic Anemia MDS International Foundation, P.O. Box 613, Annapolis, MD 21404. FLUEHR MARION J. May 4, 2006, formerly of Rising Sun now of North Wales and Long Beach Island, NJ, beloved mother of Candyce Fluehr Chimera (Pete) and Mellysa Fluehr Homan, adoring grandmother (Pippi) of Peter E.

and Emma P. Chimera, devoted sister of JoAnn F. Fagnan and Theodore J. Fluehr, loving aunt of Capt. Donald A.

Fagnan USA, Jennifer A. and Theodore J. Fluehr, III, daughter of the late Marion (nee Durst) and Theodore J. Fluehr. Relatives and friends are invited to her Memorial Mass 10 A.M.

Monday at Mary Mother of the Redeemer Church, 1325 Upper State North Wales, PA 19454. Friends may call at the above church from 9 A.M. In lieu of flowers please make contributions in Judee's name to St. Jude's Research Hospital for Children, PO Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101 MICHAEL F. GALLO F.H., 215-533-3569 FOX CHARLES J.

91, of Venice FL. on May 3, 2006. formerly of West Chester. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mildred; daughter Lynne Little of West Chester, PA. and grandchildren Richard Little, Jamie Vela and Todd Little.

There will be no local Services. Interment Private. GIVIGLIANO HELEN SUSAN (nee Canale) on May 4, 2006, of Drexel Hill, PA. Predeceased by her mother Dorothy (nee Cairo) and stepfather Thomas W. Canfield.

Survived by her sister Lucretia Miccoli, her brother Anthony Canale, her father Anthony Canale, her stepbrothers James and Christopher Canale, and also many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Visitation Wednesday morning from A.M. at THE ROBERT D'ANJOLELL MEMORIAL HOME OF BROOMALL, 2811 West Chester Pike. Funeral Service 12 Noon. Inurnment SS.

Peter and Paul Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to the American Diabetes One Plymouth Meeting, Suite 520, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462-1316 would be appreciated. www.danjolell.com GOBAY MARGARET A. (nee Scopoletti) of Granite Farms Estate and formerly of Philadelphia, Merion and Ardmore on May 3, 2006. Beloved wife of the late Joseph F.

Maguire and the late James Gobay. Beloved mother of Jo -Anne M. Maguire. Dear sister of the late Marie, Kathryn, Nan Marie, Frances and Joan Scopoletti. Relatives and friends are invited to Memorial Mass Friday, May 12th at 11 A.M.

at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 430 Valleybrook Road, Chester Heights, PA. Interment private. Arrangements by THE DONOHUE FUNERAL HOME, 366 W. LANCASTER WAYNE PA, (610-989-9600).

GRANT EDWIN of Lewes DE, formerly of heltonville, suddenly on May 2, 2006, age 79, beloved husband of Elizabeth H. Grant (nee Wagner), devoted father of Beth, Edward (Rita), David and Karen Chermak (Robert), loving brother of Robert Grant, dear grandfather of 13 and great grandfather of 4. Relatives, friends and members of AOMP are invited to attend his Funeral Tuesday 8:15 A.M. at JOHN F. FLUEHR AND SONS 3301-15 Cottman Ave.

Funeral Mass, Our Lady of Ransom Church (Roosevelt Blvd Knorr St, Phila PA 19149), 10 A.M. Interment private. Friends may call Monday eve. 7-9 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, Contributions in Ed's memory to the above named Church would be appreciated. GRECCO LENI I. (nee Nardy) on May 4, 2006. Wife of the late Louis J. Greece Dear sister of Danny Nardy.

Leni is also survived by nieces, nephews, their families and Barbara A. Morrone who was like a daughter to her. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Wednesday 9:30 AM at St. Stephen's Church, 6300 Browning Pennsauken, NJ. Funeral Mass to follow at 11 A.M.

Entombment Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Leni's memory to Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053 or to the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust PA 19103 would be appreciated by her loved ones. Share your fondest memories of Leni at www.SlabinskiFuneralHome.com SLABINSKI F.H. (215)744-2700 GRIFFIN THOMAS May 5, 2006, beloved husband of Rita J. (nee Coleman), father of the late Martin Griffin, also survived by 3 grandchildren Martin Griffin, Donna Young and Susanne Griffin, 2 great grandchildren Darren Griffin and Erica Young, brother of James Griffin (Evelyn); also survived by 2 nieces Mary Anne and Jeanette Griffin.

Relatives and friends and members of the Plumbers Union Local 690 and American Legion Post 0754 are invited to his Funeral Tues. 8:30 A.M. at THE JOSEPH A. QUINN FUNERAL HOME, cor. Roosevelt Blvd.

and Sanger St. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. St. Martin of Tours Church. Int.

Resurrection Cem. In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society, 2 International Plaza, Suite 245, PA 19113 would be appreciated. (JOSEPH A. QUINN INC.) mnaumoocm rf jw untjidwt dead notice. See the Death Notices at Philly.com MARYANN (nee Hackett), suddenly, on May 3, 2006 of Williamstown, NJ.

Age 87 years. Beloved wife of the late William F. Devoted mother of MaryAnn Trainer and her husband Ken of Sicklerville, Kathleen Doebritsch and her husband Tom of Atco, and the late William Keifer. Dear sister of of the late Thomas Hackett. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Tuesday morning 9 A.M.

to 10 A.M. at the COSTANTINO FUNERAL HOME 231 W. WHITE HORSE PIKE BERLIN, NJ 08009. Mass of Christian Burial 11 A.M. St.

Anthony's R.C. Church Waterford, NJ. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery Berlin, NJ. www.costantinofuneralhome.com KING FLORENCE B. (nee Bell), 84, on April 30, 2006.

She is the beloved wife of the late George W. King. Mother of George John and William King. Sister of John Bell and Sarah Beard. She is also survived by her 4 grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Memorial Service May 9, 2006 at 10 A.M. at Glading Memorial Presbyterian Church, Loretto And Cheltenham Phila. where friends may call from 9 A.M.. Int. Private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the American Diabetes Assn, 1 Plymouth Meeting Mall Suite 520, Plymouth Meeting, PA. 19462. www.wetzelandson.com KMIECIK MARIA (nee Witalec), May 4, 2006. Beloved wife of Ryszard. Devoted mother of Eve Molinari and Joanna Kmiecik.

Sadly missed by her granddaughters Liv and Valli Molinari. Relatives and friends invited to Viewing Monday eve 7 to 9 P.M. and Funeral Tuesday 9 A.M. THE TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 2728-30 E. Allegheny 5-739-6624 (Alleg.

Exit I-95, cor. Salmon St.) Funeral Mass 10 A.M. St. Adalbert church. Inter Our Lady of Grace Cem.

KNAUF JOHN SR. on May 4, 2006, age 91 of Florida, formerly of Abington. Beloved husband of the late Martha J. "Maude" (nee Johnson), loving father of Donald J. Knauf, Judith K.

Bohmueller, Wendy L. Knauf and the late John H. "Jay" Knauf, cherished grandfather of 5, great grandfather of 7. Family, friends and members of Mt. Moriah Lodge 155 are invited to John's Life Celebration service Wed.

after 10 A.M. from CRAFTGI VNISH OF ABINGTON, 1801 Old York at Old Welsh Rds. Followed by his Funeral Service 11 A.M. Int. Hillside Cem.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory preferred to Developmental Enterprises 333 E. Airy Norristown, PA 19401 www.lifecelebration.com KOPSON CHESTER, 91, of the Leisuretowne section of Southampton, passed away Sunday April 30, 2006 at Cooper University Medical Center, Camden. Born in Philadelphia, Chester resided in Leisuretowne since 1974. Along with his wife, he was a member of numerous round and square dance clubs at Leisuretowne, and enjoyed taking care of his lawn and car. Chester was a veteran of the U.S.

Army and Air Force, and retired as Chief Warrant Officer after 36 years of service. He retired as Lieutenant from the Philadelphia Fire Department in 1974. He was the husband of Edwinna D. Kopson. He is survived by his son Robert V.

(Debbie) Kopson of Issaquah WA; his daughter Marilynn E. (John) Gerney; his brother and sister Paul Kopson and Lillian Chmielewski; his grandchildren Julie, Michael, Jakob and Garrett; and his niece and nephew. Relatives and friends may call on Wednesday May 10, 2006 from 10 to 11 A.M. at THE MATHIS FUNERAL HOME OF MEDFORD, 58 N. Main (609-654-2439) Funeral Services will be held at 1 1 A.M.

at the Funeral Home. The interment will be held privately for family at the Brig. Gen. Wm. C.

Doyle Vet. Mem. Cemetery, Arneytown, NJ. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Chester's memory to Cooper University Medical Center, 1 Cooper Plaza, Camden, NJ 08103. KOPSON EDWINNA 87, of the Leisuretowne section of Southampton, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2006, at Cooper University Medical Center, Camden.

Born in Edwinna resided in Leisuretowne since 1974. She was a member of numerous round and square dance clubs at Leisuretowne, and enjoyed crossword puzzles and bicycling. Edwinna was a great seamstress who loved to make clothes and cross stitch. She was the wife of Chester Kopson. She is survived by her son, Robert V.

(Debbie) Kopson of Issaquah WA; her daughter, Marilynn E. (John) Gerney; her grandchildren, Julie, Michael, Jakob and Garrett. Relatives and friends may call on Wednesday, May 10, 2006, from 10 to 11 A.M., at THE MATHIS FUNERAL HOME OF MEDFORD, 58 N. Main (609-654-2439) Funeral Services will be held at 11 A.M. at the Funeral Home.

The Interment will be held privately for family at Brig. Gen. Wm. C. Doyle Vet.

Memorial Cemetery, Arneytown NJ. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Edwinna's memory to Cooper University Medical Center, 1 Cooper Plaza, Camden NJ 08103. LaMORGIA CATHERINE (born DeSimone), May 4, 2006. Beloved wife of the late Constantino "Buddy" LaMorgia, loving mother of Frank LaMorgia, and Kathleen LaMorgia; dear grandmother of George Navo and great grandmother of George Joseph Navo; sister of Jerry DeSimone, Domenic "Junior" DeSimone, Louise Cappio and Sue Barbella; loving companion of Joseph Palermo. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing, Tuesday morning 9 to 10 A.M.

at JOHN R. DEADY FUNERAL HOME, 2501 S. Camac Funeral Service 10 A.M. at the Funeral Home. LEE MARY MAY 4, 2006 of Rosemont, PA.

Beloved daughter of Patrick J. and Eva Lacey Lee. Loving sister of Patricia E. Lee. Funeral Service Tues.

May 9, 10 A.M. in the Main Sanctuary of Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church, 625 Montgomery Bryn Mawr PA. Int. Valley Forge Memorial Gardens. Relatives and friends are invited to a Visitation Monday from 7 to 9 PM at McCONAGHY FUNERAL HOME, 328 W.

Lancaster Ardmore, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Trustees of the Univ. of Pennsylvania, Developmental Therapeutics Program, Attn: Amy Kramer, 51 N. 39th MAB 103, Phila. PA 19104.

www.mcconaghyfuneralhome.com MAGGITTI ANGELA V. on May 3, 2006 of Washington Twp. Age 57. Beloved wife of 20 years to Joseph Lubonski. Devoted daughter of Vera A.

(nee Love) and the late Frank L. Maggitti. Dear sister of Ricky (Debbie), Michael (Diane), Andrew (Janey), Peter (Joyce), Joseph, Catherine T. Bruno (Frank), Maryann Hollebon (Ian), Natalie, Christina Cherrybon (Richard) and Theresa Decker (Mark). Loving aunt of 18 and great aunt of 8.

Also survived by her best friends Kay Mang and Barbara Berkowitz. Viewing Monday eve 7 to 9 P.M. and Tuesday morn 9 to 10 A.M. at the EGIZI FUNERAL HOME, 119 Ganttown Road, Wash. Twp.

Funeral Mass 11 A.M. Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church, Glassboro. Int. private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hepatitis Research Foundation 553 Salt Point Turnpike, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.

www.heprf.org. Condolences at www.egizifuneral.com. MALLON MARGARET MARY (nee Fantacone), May 4, 2006; Beloved wife of the late John J. Mallon, dear mother of Mary and Rosemarie Mallon, loving grandmother of Brian, Margaret, Katherine and Maren. Also survived by a sister Catherine Heether, a great granddaughter Colleen and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Tuesday after 9 A.M. from Little Flower Manor, 1201 Springfield Darby, PA; Followed by her Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. THE ALDWORTH FUNERAL HOME WARREN of Flourtown, on May 3, 2006. Husband of the late Helen S.

and father of Jeffrey W. Niebling. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Mass, Monday 10 A.M. at St. Genevieve Church, 1225 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown.

Interment Private. Friends may call at the church Monday from 9 A.M. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name may be sent to: USMMA, Alumni Foundation Babson Center, Kings Point NY 11024-1699. CRAFT OF ERDENHEIM PAULINO MICHELE A. (nee Lachman), age 41, on May 4, 2006.

Beloved wife of Faustino M. Paulino, Devoted mother of Jason P. Paulino and Michael A. Paulino. Daughter of the late Henry and Eleanor Lachman.

Dear sister of Michael Lachman (Phyllis) and James Lachman. Daughter in law of Faustino, Jr. and Elizabeth Paulino. Sister in law of Elizabeth Slater (George), Frank Paulino, Edward Paulino (Marion) and Anthony Paulino (Diane). Dear friend of Lori Lachman.

Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and Friends are invited to attend her Viewing and funeral Mon. Eve. 7-9 P.M. and Tues.

Morn. 8-9 A.M. from THE FLUEHR FUNERAL HOME, 864 Bristol Pike (Rte. 13), Bensalem. Funeral Mass 10 A.M.

at St. Michael The Archangel Church, 66 Levittown Parkway, Levittown, PA 19054. Int. Resurrection Cem. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cerebral Palsy 401 Rutgers Swarthmore, PA 19081 PEARCE JEANETTE F.

"JEAN" (nee Thompson), age 81, Beloved wife of Walter for over 60 years, passed away quietly at their home on April 28, 2006, after a long illness. Loving mother of Nancy J. Padula (Anthony), Donald F. (Janet), Robert A. (Shirley) and Gary L.

(Laura); dear grandmother of Anthony, Michael (Julia) and Amy Padula, Dennis, Gary Michael, Eric, Jason, Tyler and Ashton Pearce; proud great grandmother of Alice and Grace Padula, Jean is also survived by her devoted brother and sister-in-law, Ramie and Patricia Thompson; nieces, nephews and their families. She was predeceased by her sister, Evelyn. A Memorial Service will be held 11 A.M., Thursday, June 1st, at The Wayside Chapel on the Grounds of Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Limekiln Pike and Horsham Road, Horsham PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jean's name to Visiting Nurse Community Services, 1421 Highland Abington PA 19001. J.J.

McGOLDRICK FUNERAL HOME PIOTROWICZ EMILY (nee Czerniak) age 94 died peacefully at home on May 4, 2006. Devoted wife of the late Stephen Piotrowicz. Beloved mother of Joseph Osowski (Janet), Raymond Osowski (Carol), Kathleen Piotrowicz (Vincent De Laurentis) and the late Constance Gallen (the late John). She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and her dear sister Helen Zera. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Viewing and Funeral Tues.

beginning 8:30 until 10:30 A.M. THE REILLY FUNERAL HOME, 2632 E. Allegheny Ave. Funeral Mass 11 A.M. St.

Adalbert's Church. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cem. In lieu of flowers please send a donation to Holy Redeemer Hospice Service, 12265 Townsend Suite 400, PA 19154. POMPEO NICHOLAS J. "NICK" POMPEO, on May 5, 2006, age 90, of Malvern formerly of Devon.

Beloved husband of Rose (Appicciafuoco) Pompeo. Devoted father of Al (Danya) of Sellersville, Nicholas Jr. (Catherine) of Malvern, Patricia (Anthony) Izzi of Malvern and Joann (William) McGrogan of Malvern; also 8 grandchildren. Brother of Alice and Yolanda. Mr.

Pompeo retired from Philadelphia Electric Co. and was an avid gardener and enjoyed hunting as well. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass on Tuesday, May 9, at 10 A.M. from SS. Philip and James Church in Exton.

Int. at St. Monica's Cem. in Berwyn. Viewing Monday night 6 to 8 P.M.

and also Tuesday morning 8:30 to 9:30 A.M. both at ALLEVA FUNERAL HOME, 1724 E. Lancaster Paoli. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Paoli Hospital Building Fund, 255 W. Lancaster Paoli, PA.

19301. PRICE KATHRYN (nee Lawrysh), May 4, 2006, beloved wife of the late Joseph B. Price; loving mother of Christine Mercurio (Paul), Joseph B. Jr. (Mary Ann) and Linda Lee (Richard); grandmother of Ann Marie Price (Regino), Joseph B.

Price III (Tara), Christy Mercurio, Richard Lee Jr. (Inez), Susan Lee, Kelly Ann, Paul and Kathryn Mercurio; great grandmother of Jenna, R.J. and Jolynn; sister of Amelia Litvin, John (Bernadette) Lawrysh and the late Peter Lawrysh; sister-in-law of Sr. Alice Price RSM, also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends, members of Teamsters Local 115 are invited to her Viewing Sunday evening 6 to 8 P.M.

and Monday 9:30 A.M. to 10:15 A.M., Resurrection of Our Lord Church, castor Ave and Shelmire St. Funeral Mass Monday 10:30 A.M. Interment Oakland Cemetery. WACKERMAN PURRENHAGE WILLIAM E.

of Wynnewood PA on May 5, 2006. Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Dickson) Purrenhage. Loving father of Charles B. (Sandy) Purrenhage and Robert C. (Kerstin Potter) Purrenhage.

Grandfather of Ingrid Jennifer an Use C. Purrenhage. Brother of Edward Purrenhage, Ruth Haas, Rosemary Zynda, and the late Helen Cirocco, Jim, Ralph, and Earl Purrenhage. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Tuesday from 9 to 10 A.M. and to his Mass of Christian Burial following at 10:00 A.M.

in Presentation BVM Church, 204 Haverford Wynnewood, PA 19096. Int. SS. Peter Paul Cem. In lieu of flowers, an offering in Mr.

Purrenhage's name to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. (www.stretchfuneralhome.com) RICHARDS LUCY A. (nee Varrella), of Tampa FL, formerly of N.E. on April 14, 2006, age 100. Beloved wife of the late Charles J.

Richards; devoted mother of Geraldine A. Richards; loving grandmother of Charles, Richard and Walter; great grandmother of 8 and great great grandmother of 3. Relatives, friends and members of Our Lady of Ransom Senior. Citizens are invited to attend her Funeral Mass Thursday, 10 A.M., at Our Lady of Ransom Church (Roosevelt Blvd. and Knorr Phila.

PA 19149). Family will receive guests from 9 A.M. until time of Mass. Rite of Committal Holy Sepulchre Cem. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Lucy's memory to the above named Church would be appreciated.

JOHN F. FLUEHR SONS RITTENHOUSE MARY ALICE (nee Goldie), on May 4, 2006, of Media, formerly of Ocean City, NJ, dear daughter of the late John and Leona Alford Goldie, wife of the late Joseph M. Rittenhouse, mother of Richard C. Rittenhouse (Diane), mother-in-law of the late Patricia Edwards, grandmother of Wendy Harrold, Captain David Rittenhouse and Steven Rittenhouse. Mom-Mom you are now free to experience God's full grace and glory.

We will miss you. Services and interment private. Arrangements by CAVANAGH-PATTERSON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME PRIVATE CREMATORY GRACE of Philadelphia PA, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2006, in Florida. Beloved wife of the late Vincent Coppola. Grace is survived by her brother Paul Zimmaro (Ann Zimmaro), her children Carole Waters, Sandra Keebler, and Thomas Vincent Coppola, (Jacqueline Coppola).

She is also survived by 6 grandchildren: John DiSantis Karen Malone, (Michael Malone), Robert Vincent Waters, (Heather Waters), Vincent Coppola, Elizabeth Coppola, and Thomas V. Coppola and 4 great grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews. Burial is at St. Dominic's Cemetery on Friday May 12, 2006 at 2 P.M. Relatives and friends are invited to Memorial Mass on Saturday May 13, 2006 at 10 A.M.

at Maternity B.V.M. Church, 9220 Old Bustleton Pike, Phila. PA 19115. GALZERANO FUNERAL HOME COSTIGAN JOHN C. age 92, Colonel U.S.

Air Force on April 2006, of Aurora CO, 3S Tormeriy ot tast Lansoowne ipsSEgi pa. Husband of the late Mary Louise (nee Farren), devoted father of John C. (Shirlene) Costigan III of Aurora CO and Judy M. (Ramon) Caracheo of Carrollton TX; brother of Gertrude (Clem) Bevan of Baltimore MD, Peggy (John) Gorman of Clifton Heights PA and Fr. George Costigan; grandfather of 6, great grandfather of 7.

Funeral Service took place May 2nd. Interment was in Fort Logan National Cemetery, Aurora CO. Contributions to Hospice of Metro Denver, 425 S. Cherry Suite 700, Denver CO 80246, would be appreciated. CREMINS PETER May 1, 2006, of Madeira Beach FL, formerly of Mt.

Airy. Son of Grace Cremins and the late Peter J. Cremins, brother of Joseph P. and Catherine G. Cremins.

Relatives and friends may call at Our Mother of Consolation Church, 9 E. Chestnut Hill on Wednesday May 10th at 10 A.M., followed by Funeral Mass 11 A.M. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Robert Morris 100 N. 17th 2nd Floor, Phila.

PA 19103. (JACOB F. RUTH) DAGOSTINO ANNA, May 3, 2006; beloved wife of Esahag CY. Gurenlian. Funeral Service will be 1 1 A.M.

Tuesday at St. Sahag and St. Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church, 630 Clothier Road, Wynnewood. Int. Arlington Cem.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Church. VRAIM) DANIELE, M.D. RONALD Professor of Medicine, Director of Pulmonary Diagnostic Services at of PENN Medical Center, died May 05, 2006. Survived by his beloved wife, Margaret of 20 years; daughters, Lauren and Claire; mother, Olga Ritaldato; close cousin, Peter Daniele. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing, Wednesday, May 10, from 7 to 9 P.M.

at BRINGHURST FUNERAL HOME AT WEST LAUREL HILL CEMETERY, 225 Belmont Bala Cynwyd PA 19004. A Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, May 11th, at 11 with a Viewing prior at 9 A.M. at Our Mother of Consolation, 9 E. Chestnut Hill Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19118. Interment Services to follow at West Laurel Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to ALS Association of Greater Philadelphia, 321 Norristown Road, Ambler PA 19002. DAVIS GAIL GARDNER, of Gladwyne, PA, loving wife of the late, Dr. J. Wallace Davis, died peacefully at home, Wednesday, May 03, 2006. Survived by her children; J.

Wallace (Jeff) III, of New York, New York; Leslie Noel Davis of Portland, Oregon. Funeral and Interment services are Private at BRINGHURST FUNERAL HOME AT WEST LAUREL HILL CEMETERY. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to the American Cancer Society: 1626 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 DEAL DARLENE M. (nee Gallagher) "DAR" on May 2, 2006 of Charleston S.C., formerly of Upper Darby beloved wife of Robert Deal; devoted mother of Danielle Gallagher, Matthew Gallagher and Benjamin Powers; also survived by her mother Sharon (Pelly) Diemer and her husband Harry, her brother Thomas Gallagher, grandmother Audrene Buff, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and her granddaughter Nadia Woltanski. Daughter of the late Thomas G.

Gallagher. Funeral Mass Tuesday 10:30 A.M. Holy Cross Church, Bishop Ave. Springfield Springfield. Family and friends may visit in Church from 9:30 A.M.

Int. SS. Peter Paul Cem. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Darlene M. Deal Memorial Fund, co First Federal, 1185 Folly James Island, SC 29412 would be appreciated.

Arr. DOYLE-STONELAKE OF LANSDOWNE DiBIANCA JANICE J. (nee Kowalchuk), on May 2, 2006, of Holland. Beloved wife of Anthony J. DiBianca dearest mother of Alison Steffens, Tara Guzzo (Dominic) and the late Anthony DiBianca; sister of Dorothy Murray, Patricia Maruzzi, Barbara Brown, Joanne Szewczyk and Nicholas Kowalchuk and the late Evelyn Fisher; dear grandmother of David, Jack and Alexandra; also survived by her son-in-law, David Steffens and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Tuesday from 10 A.M. until her Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Holland 18966. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Memorial Fund of St. Bede the Venerable Church at the above address. Arr. JOSEPH A. FLUEHR III FUNERAL HOME, Richboro PA.

www.fluehr.com DiPIETRO 4: ft. RICHARD "RICHIE" on May 5, 2006 of Sicklerville, NJ, formerly of South Phila. at 66 years. He is survived by his beloved wife, Beth (nee Hardesty); son Victor, and brothers Victor, Gino and Dominic. Richie was President and CEO of Leonetti's Frozen Foods in Southwest Philadelphia for more than two decades.

He was a charter member of the Chadmoore Club in South Philadelphia as well as a member of Linwood Country Club for more than 15 years. He loved spending time with his Wednesday night dinner buddies, golfing, playing cards and traveling. He was a great friend and will be sadly missed by all that knew him. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Viewing on Monday evening from 6 to 9 at The PENNSYLVANIA BURIAL 1327-29 S. Broad St.

(Ample Free Parking) and again on Tuesday morning from 9 to 10 A.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Thomas of Aquinas Church, 17th and Morris Sts. at 10:30 A.M. Entombment SS Peter and Paul Garden Mausoleum, Springfield, PA.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Richie's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 332 N. Lauderdale, Memphis, TN 38105 or Samaritan Hospice, Five Eves Marlton, NJ 08053. LUCIANO MARTINEZ on May 3, 2uut. tseioveo nusband ot Eleanor (nee Burke), iMggrggffl aevoteo Tatner ot Katnieen Sullivan, Annamarie Pollere (Joseph), Luciano and the late Nativity; also survived by 16 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren; 3 sisters and one brother.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Mass, Monday 9:30 A.M. from Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. RACHUBINSKI and ROGERS F.H. MARTINO CARMINE, May 4, 2006, age 101, beloved husband of the late Angelina (Mattio), devoted father of Nettie Callahan, Joan (Don) Neukrantz and Charlie "Sonny" Martino; loving grandfather of Patricia Callahan, Bernice Simpson, Stephanie Timbrook and Steven Martino. Relatives and friends invited to viewing Tues.

8-10 A.M. CARTO FUNERAL HOME, 2212-14 S. Broad St. Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. at St.

Richard's Church, 18th and Pollack Sts. In lieu of flowers, make memorial donations to the above church. McADOREY GEORGE, on May 2, 2006, of Gilham Phila. He was an army veteran of WWII, husband of the late Anna (nee Young), survived by brother John of N. Wildwood N.J., and several nieces.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Viewing and Funeral on Monday May 8, 2006 at 10 A.M. from THE EDWARD J. PETNER FUNERAL HOME (Family Owned and Operated), 6421 Frankford Ave. at Levick St. followed by his Religious Service 11 A.M.

Interment St. Dominic Cemetery. No Viewing Sun. eve. McATEER RUTH (nee Dougherty), on May 4, 2006.

Beloved wife of Thomas, loving mother of Ruth Fetouhi (Nasser), Thomas J. Jr. (Shelly), Raymond (Bernadette), Shirley (David), Richard (Donna), Robert (Elvira), Robin Wittington (Linwood); also survived by 12 grandchildren; and sister of Shirley Waters. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday eve 7 to 9 P.M. and Wednesday 8:30 to 9:30 A.M.

at SCHOBERT FUNERAL HOME, 1677 Harrison (215-743-2727); and to her Funeral Mass 10 A.M. St. Bartholomew Church, Harbison and Cheltenham Aves. Int. William Penn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive 1010, Rockville MD 20852. McGLONE LORETTA May 4, 2006, of Upper Darby. Daughter of the late Thomas and Ellen (nee Murtaugh) McGlone; sister of Theresa McGlone; also survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and nephews, and great grandnieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday 9:15 A.M. St.

Laurence Church, St. Laurence Road, Highland Park, Upper Darby PA 19082, where her Funeral Mass will follow at 10 A.M. Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Loretta's name to St. Laurence Church would be appreciated. RUFFENACH F.H.) McGRANAHAN CATHERINE A. (nee McGlashen), on May 4, 2006, beloved wife of the late James, loving daughter of the late James and Frances McGlashen, dear sister of Sr. James Frances O.S.F., the late Mary Jordan, Eleanor McGlashen, Anne Farrell and Frances Harkins; also survived by a nephew Richard Farrell, niece Geraldine Pezzi and many other nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing and Funeral Tuesday 8:30 until her 10 A.M. Funeral Mass at St. Anne's Church, Memphis and Lehigh. Int. New Cathedral Cem.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to St. Anne's Church. CASSIZZI F.H., 215-425-0978 MENDELSOHN HELEN R. (nee Giannattasio). Beloved wife of the late Benjamin (Turk); loving mother of Debbie Alan-Alaean (nee Mendelsohn); devoted grandmother of Tracy Allen and Brandy Allen; great grandmother of Christopher, Angela Silverstein and Jade Miller; also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Tues 8:15 A.M. at the LEONETTI O'LEARY FUNERAL HOME N.E. cor. Broad and Wolf Sts. followed by her Funeral Mass 9:30 A.M.

at the Epiphany of Our Lord Church. Int. S.S Peter and Paul Cem. Viewing will be held Mon. eve 7 to 9 P.M.

Family requests donations in Helen's memory be made to: Invitas Innovative Hospice Care 1740 Walton Rd. Suite 100 Blue Bell PA 19422 Arr: by B.W. Donnelly Funeral Home. MIRARCHI JOSEPH on May 4, 2006 of Collingdale. Beloved husband of Jean A.

(nee Fortunato). Dear father of Joseph Janice A. Andersen and Gail P. Shannon. Also survived by 8 grandchildren, a brother Frederick and a sister Elizabeth Vella.

Relatives and friends are invited to the Funeral Tuesday 8:30 A.M. at MARVIL FUNERAL HOME 1110 Main Darby PA. Funeral Mass Tuesday 10 A.M. Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Darby. Int.

SS Peter and Paul Cem. Contributions to Coatesville VA Dept of Veterans Affairs, 1400 Blackhorse Hill, Volunteer Services (135), Coatesville, PA 19320. (www.marvilfuneralhome.com) MORAN EDNA DORIS on May 4, 2006 of Newtown Square PA. Beloved wife of the late Joseph F. Moran; dear mother of Doris Honz (Thomas), Joseph, Thomas (Helen), and John Moran; also survived by 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Tues 8:30 A.M at THE DONOHUE FUNERAL HOME, 3300 WEST CHESTER PIKE, NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA, 610-353-6300 and to Funeral Mass 10 A.M. St. Anastasia Church. Int. S.S.

Peter and Paul Cem. No calling hours Mon. eve MORGAN ANNA H. (nee Rue), formerly of Moyer St. and the Penn Home, May 5, 2006.

Beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Devoted mother of John J. Morgan, Esq. (Linda), David J. Morgan (Arlene) and the late Joseph E.

(Margaret). Loving grandmother of Rosemary, Joseph, Elizabeth Crafton, Carrie Davis, Victoria, Lauren and Courtney. Doting great grandmother of Lillian Crafton. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing and Funeral Monday 9 A.M.

from the McELVARR FUNERAL HOME, 1415-17 E. Susquehanna Ave. (Girard Ave. Exit I95). Funeral Mass 10:30 Holy Name of Jesus Church.

Int. Locustwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers the family is respectfully requesting memorial contributions to the American Diabetes One Plymouth Suite 520, Ply. PA 19462. MORROW WILLIAM of Doylestown, passed away April 28, 2006; beloved husband of Winnifred Mackay Morrow, father of Winnifred K.

Morrow, Letitia M. Ruderman and William H. Morrow; grandfather of Alyson, Lindsay, Jonathan and Gillian Ruderman; and brother of Ellen B. Morrow. Relatives and friends are invited to share in his Life Celebration at LEAVER CABLE FUNERAL HOME, Rte 202 Quarry Rd, Buckingham, Thursday evening, May 11th at 7 o'clock.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the organization of the donor's choice. www.lifecelebration.com MURPHY ISABELLE (nee Kemble) age 79, of Aldan, PA formerly of Darby, PA. On May 5, 2006; wife of the late William C. Murphy; loving mother of William A. Murphy (Dorothy) of West Chester, PA and Marybeth Bean (Dave) of Media, PA; also survived by 5 grandchildren.

Funeral Mass will be Wed. 10 A.M. at Blessed Virgin Mary Parish 1101 Main Street, Darby, PA 19023. Friends may call Tuesday evening from 7-9 P.M. and again Wednesday morning from 8:30 9:15 A.M.

at the RIGBY HARTING HAGAN FUNERAL HOME, 15 E. Fourth Street Media, PA. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, PA. Contributions in her memory may be made to BVM Parish. (Arr: RIGBY HARTING HAGAN FUNERAL HOME.) JENNIE A.

(nee Nace), age 91, April 27, 2006, formerly of Largo FL and Discovery Bay CA. A retired employee of Whitman Chocolate of 25 years. She is the wife of the late William Gwynn and Lester Stressman. Loving mother of of William (Sylvia) Gwynn, Robert (the late Marion) Gwynn and Barbara (Michael) Cullen; also survived by 12 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Memorial Service on Thursday, May 11th, 11:30 A.M., BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave.

(So. of Grant Int. Rosedale Memorial Park. Friends may call at the Funeral Home after 10 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to Alzheimer's 225 N.

Michigan Suite 1700, Chicago IL 60601 HALPERN MARIANNE (nee Heinsfurter), age 85 of Voorhees N.J. on May 5, 2006. Beloved wife of the late Siegmund. Loving mother of Ronald Halpern of Camarillo CA, Jonathan (Kim) Halpern of Peralta N.M. and JoAnne (Daniel) Home of Cherry Hill N.J.

Survived by 6 adoring grandchildren Jennifer, Andrew, Joshua, David, Katherine and Madeline. Relatives and friends are invited Monday beginning 12:00 noon to PLATT MEMORIAL CHAPELS 2001 Berlin Cherry Hill where funeral services will begin promptly at 12:30 P.M. Int. Locustwood Mem. Park.

The family will return to the home of Joy and Daniel Home and respectfully requests contributions in her memory be made to a charity of the donor's choice. HARRINGTON JOAN on May 4, 2006 of Norristown, age 56. A graduate of the Tyler School of Art at Temple University, she was an artist and art teacher at Germantown Academy for many years. Beloved mother of Samuel H. Harrington (Amie) and Peter R.

Harrington; dear sister of Anne R.Medsger (Thomas) and William R. Runyan (Jayne Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Services will be announced. KIRK NICE www.kirkandnicefuneralhomes.com HARRIS WALTER on May 5, 2006, age 88, a Haddonfield resident for over 63 years and beloved husband of Mary Edna (nee Tilbury). Mr.

Harris is also survived by his son, David W. and his wife, Anna, of Carrollton GA; 2 granddaughters, Carrie and Katie and a brother, Holton of Westport CT. Family and friends are invited to Mr. Harris' Memorial Service Tuesday morning, 11 A.M., at KAIN-MURPHY FUNERAL SERVICES, 15 West End Haddonfield NJ. His family will receive friends immediately following the Service.

Interment private. Memorial donations in Mr. Harris' name may be made to St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 1106 Maple Carrollton GA 301 1 7. HEINSHEIMER GERD, April 30, 2006, of Cathedral Village, formerly of Wyndmoor.

Husband of Lore (nee Eschenheimer), father of Joanie and Jeffrey, brother of Elsbeth Heinsheimer and Gabi Fellner, also survived by 3 grandchildren. Services are private. Celebration of Gerd's Life will be held on Saturday Sept. 16, 2006 from 4 to 7 P.M. at the Cathedral Village, 600 E.

Cathedral Road, Phila. The family respectfully request that contributions in his memory be made to: the Charlotte Maxwell Complementary Clinic, 5691 Telegraph Oakland CA 94609; or the Beth Or Youth Assistance Fund, Butler Pike and Welsh Road, Maple Glen PA 19002. JOSEPH LEVIN and SON www.levinefuneral.com HENING HOPE, on May 3, 2006. Cherished daughter of Brad and Elaine Hening. Beloved sister of Eric Hening.

Memorial Services will be announced. HOMEL FLORENCE (nee Picciano), on May 1, 2006. Loving wife of the late Stephen J. Homel, beloved mother of Stephen P. Homel (Suzanne) and Donna M.

Huff (Michael), loving grandmother of Anthony Homel, Michael and Stephen Huff, dear sister of Dorothy Parkyn and Rita Pomilio and the late Gasper Picciano, sister-in-law of Marie Picciano; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday 10 to 11 A.M. at THE LAMB FUNERAL HOME (at Forest Hills), 101 Byberry Road, Huntingdon Valley, followed by her Funeral Service at 1 1 A.M. Int. Forest Hill Cem.

Flowers appreciated or contributions may be made to The Alzheimer's Robert Morris 100 N. 17th 2nd PA 19103 I0VANN0NE LOUIS JOSEPH IOVANNONE 77, of Somerdale N.J., went home to be with the Lord on May 2, 2006. Beloved husband of Joan M. (nee Gervasi) lovannone. Devoted father of Louis (Dorothy) lovannone Jr.

of Mullica Hill. Loving grandfather of Louis III and Matthew. Dear brother of Nicholas, Vincent, Ernest Jr. and the late Rose DiRidolfo and Daniel. Uncle of John DiRidolfo.

Lou was born in Philadelphia PA, and a U.S. Army Veteran. He worked as a furniture salesman at Morris Schiff Company, Philadelphia PA, for 50 years; also was a devoted member of Our Lady of Grace Parish and served as a Eucharistic Minister and Church Usher and member of the Parish Council. He was also a member of Knights of Columbus. Family and friends are invited to attend his Viewing and Visitation with the family on Monday 8:30 10:30 A.M.

at EUGENE J. ZALE FUNERAL HOME, 712 N. White Horse Pike, Stratford NJ, 856-783-5100. Funeral Mass 1 1 A.M. on Monday at Our Lady of Grace Church, 35 White Horse Pike, Somerdale NJ.

Burial St. Joseph Cemetery, Chews Landing, NJ. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Nemours Foundation at the DuPont Hospital for Children, 1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington DE 19075. Information, directions, condolences, and Guestbook at: www.ZaleFuneralHome.com JENSEN ANTHONY of Ambler, suddenly on May 4, 2006. Son of Tim and Debbie Griffin; brother of Kate, Elizabeth, Becky, Chris and Clayton; grandson of Philip and Betty Jensen, Carlson and Sybil Griffin; Funeral Mass Tuesday, 11 A.M.

Queen of Peace Church, North Hills Ave. and Fitzwatertown Ardsley. Relatives and friends are invited to the Church Tuesday after 9:30 A.M. Int. Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

WILLIAM R. MAY FUNERAL HOME Glenside North Wales www.mayfuneralhome.com KATZ DR. PHILIP May 6, 2006; husband of Rhoda (nee Hirsh Stein); father of Roxanne Abrams (Dr. Ross), Andrea Lebovitz (Dr. Russ) and Eric "Ephraim" Katz (Judy); also survived by grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Services Sunday 2 P.M. precisely at GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL SACKS, 6410 N. Broad St. Int. Mt.

Sharon Cem. Family will return to his late residence. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Leukemia Society of Phila. or a charity of the donor's choice..

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