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BIO South Jersey www.philly.com THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER Monday, October 27, 2003 Death Notices Death Notices Death Notices BONAVITACOLA RAGUCCI JOHNSON Rose A. Rubin, 90; was lawyer The tracks are now used by East Penn Railways to haul materials to area businesses. Mindler and others would like to see passenger service restored to the old Quakertown line. Old train station's rebirth gains steam An $800,000 restoration project will begin soon at a 1902-era railroad site in Quakertown. MARGARET, Oct.

23, 2003; beloved daughter of Samuel Johnson and the late Mary T. (nee Quinn); she was also predeceased by her brother Joe Johnson (Jean); she is survived by one brother Thomas Johnson, 2 sisters, Sr. Doris Johnson, O.S.F. and Maryann Waite; 7 nieces and nephews, Mary Yocum (Bob), Kathleen Shiomos (Chris), Joseph Johnson, Thomas Johnson, Steven Waite, Maureen Dillon (Ed) and Patrick Waite, and several grandnieces, nephews and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Mass 7 P.M.

Wed. Eve. Oct. 29, at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul (Chapel), 18th and Race.

A Gathering will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 P.M. in the Church. Relatives and friends are invited to share memories of her in Church, from 6:30 to 7 P.M. Int. private.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Delaware Valley Transplant Program, 2000 Hamilton PA 19130. DINAN F.H. 1923 Spring Garden Phila. KEIR JOHN Oct. 25, 2003, loving father of Scott and John, stepfather of William and Mandy Rice; beloved son of John and Joan (nee Kicklighter) Keir, dear stepson Betty Keir, dear brother of Susan Sassaman, dear grandson of Marie Tambon.

Relatlives and friends are invited to his Viewing, Wed. morning from 8:30 to 10:15 AM at SHEA FUNERAL HOME 29th and Dickinson St. Mass of Christian Burial Church of St. Gabriel, 10:30 AM. Int.

SS Peter and Paul Cem. KERR MARIE P. (nee McElroy), on Oct. 24, 2003, in the Kindred Hospital, Phila. PA, age 82 years, of Mullica Hill NJ, formerly of Camden NJ.

Wife of the late John J. Kerr; devoted and loving mother of Patricia M. Broadley of Newport News VA, Rosemarie Souder of Sewell NJ, William J. Kerr of Marlton NJ and Robert J. Kerr of Texas; also survived by 12 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and her brother, John J.

McElroy of Folsom PA. Mrs. Kerr was a member of the Holy Name of Jesus R.C. Church in Mullica Hill NJ, and was formerly employed as a factory worker at the Whitman Chocolate Company in Phila. PA.

for 32 years. She was very active with the Glassboro Senior Citizens, and many years ago, worked at the Mullica Hill BMX track. Mrs. Kerr was an avid reader and was a crossword puzzle enthusiast. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Catholic Funeral Service on Oct.

29, 2003, at 11 A.M., in The HAINES FUNERAL HOME, 30 West Holly Pitman NJ, where friends may call after 9:30 A.M. Interment will follow in the Bethel Cemetery, Hurffville, NJ. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Marie's name are requested forwarded to either American Lung Association, 1600 US Hwy. 22, Union NJ 07083, or to American Cancer Society, 1 851 Old Cuthbert Road, Cherry Hill NJ 08034. For additional information, please visit www.hainesfuneralhome.com KUNZ GEORGE Ill of N.E.

Phila. proprietor of the Hidden Reef on Oct. 25, 2003; survived by Harley Kunz and Anthony Kunz; good friend of Siegfried Gutekunst, Joseph Zuckschwerdt, Mary MacGregor and Lou Middleton. He was in his 65 year. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Thurs.

9 A.M. at JOHN F. FLUEHR AND SONS 3301-15 Cottman Ave. Service of Christian Burial 10:30 A.M. Int.

Forest Hills Cem. Friends may call Wed. 7 to 9 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust PA 19103 or the SPCA, 350 E.

Erie Ave, Phila. PA 19134. LEICHNER CECILIA M. (nee Leyrer), on Oct. 24, 2003, of St.

Joseph Manor, Meadowbrook and formerly of Glenside; wife of the late Theodore F. mother of Elizabeth Ann Armbruster (the late Thomas Cecilia Marie Pannepacker (Vincent J. Regina F. Conway (Charles Theodore F. Jr.

(Theresa and Raymond J. (Francesca); also survived by 22 grandchildren, one great granddaughter, a niece and a nephew. Funeral Mass Tues. 1 1 A.M. Church of St.

Luke the Evangelist, Easton Road and Fairhill Glenside. Relatives and friends are invited to the Church Tues. after 10 A.M. Int. Holy Sepulchre Cem.

Donations to St. Joseph Manor, 1616 Huntingdon Pike, Meadowbrook, PA 19046 would be appreciated. WILLIAM R. MAY F.H., Glenside LONGSTRETH PAULINE G. (nee Rohrbach), Oct.

25, 2003, age 77, of Jenkintown, beloved wife of the late Howard loving mother of Brenda, Joseph, Joanne, Robert, Susan, Helen and Sherry; stepmother of Howard and Eileen; also survived by her sister, Dorothy Garzia; brother, Francis; 17 grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Oct. 29th, 11 A.M., at HELWEG FUNERAL SERVICE, 463 Old York Jenkintown, where they may call after 10 A.M. Int. Hillside Cem.

LORENZ ROSE C. (nee Fehrenbach), Oct. 25, 2003, beloved wife of the late Rudolph M. devoted mother of Rudolph M. Jr.

(Rita), S. Rosemarie Lorenz SSJ, Robert C. (Sheryl), Richard J. (Beth) and the late Charles; sister of Alice Marie Fehrenbach; also survived by 1 1 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Viewing and Funeral 9:30 A.M., Sacred Heart Manor, 6445 Germantown Ave.

Funeral Mass 11 A.M. Int. Holy Sepulchre Cem. Contributions may be made to Sisters of St. Joseph, 9701 Germantown Phila.

PA 19118. FLUEHR'S FUNERAL HOME Louis R. Visconto, Supv. MALONE TIMOTHY M. Oct.

24, 2003, beloved son of Anna (nee Lopusiak) and the late John F. Malone; dear brother of Anna, John, Patrick, Mary, Joseph, Helen and Paul; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Tuesday, 8:30 A.M., at SHEA FUNERAL HOME 29th and Dickinson St. Mass of Christian Burial, Church of St. Gabriel, 9:30 A.M.

Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery. Friends may call Monday eve. 7 to 9.

MARGOLIS ISRAEL I. Oct. 25, 2003; husband of the late Minnie; father of Raymond Margolis. Relatives and friends are invited to Graveside Services Wed. 1 P.M.

precisely at the King David Memorial Park (Section KK) Bensalem, PA. Shiva will be observed at the late residence. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Disabled Veterans. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL SACKS MclNTYRE GLORIA Oct. 26, 2003, age 78, of dedicated elementary school teacher at Our Lady of Calvary; preceded in death by daughter, Patricia; mother of William J.

(Eileen) and Andrea J. Hansberry; grandmother of Meghan, Terry, Michael (Julie) and Sara; great grandmother of Connor; will also be missed by her faithful companion, her dog, Molly. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, 11 A.M., Our Lady of Grace Church, Penndel. Int. private.

Friends will be received at THE JAMES O. BRADLEY FUNERAL HOME, 260 Bellevue Penndel, Wednesday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. NAPOLETANO ANNA R. (nee Melgrane), Oct. 23, 2003, age 96, wife of the late Michael mother of Michael J.

Napoletano; sister of Caroline Wanamaker; aunt of John Grosso. Relatives and friends invited to Viewing Wednesday 7 to 9 P.M. and Thursday 9 A.M., at THE KOLLER FUNERAL HOME, 6835 Ridge Ave. (cor. of Livezey) Funeral Mass Thursday, 10 A.M., Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.

Ent. George Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Hospice of Phila. -VNA, Monroe Center, 1 Winding Dr, Phila. PA 19131.

NOON THOMAS RAYMOND, on Oct. 25, 2003, beloved husband of Mary Ellen (nee Thomas); dearest father of Isaac, Thomas J. and Patrick; Tom is also survived by his father, Raymond; and sisters, Cecelia and Barbara. Family and friends are invited to his Viewing Tues. Oct.

28, 2003, from 7 to 9 at MARY M. GIVNISH FUNERAL HOME, 5th St. and Lindley Ave. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 A.M., Incarnation of Our Lord Church, Oct. 29, 2003.

Interment will follow in Holy Sepulchre Cem. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Heart 625 W. Ridge Pike, A100, Conshohocken PA 19428. PATTERSON ROBERT age 84, on Oct. 24, 2003, beloved husband of the late Martha J.

Patterson (nee Rompza); dear father of Barbara M. Somers (Pierce also survived by 3 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and a brother, Charles S. Patterson Jr. He was a former resident of Harmony Place and River's Edge Nursing Home. Relatives and friends may call Wednesday, Oct.

29, 2003, after 10 A.M., at KIRK AND NICE SUBURBAN CHAPEL, 333 County Line Road, Feasterville PA, 215-354-0085. Funeral Service 11 A.M. Int. Sunset Memorial Park. ANTHONY, on Oct.

25, 2003, of Lansdale, beloved husband of the late Theresa (nee Zuccari); devoted father of Aurora Juzwiak and Diana Gilchrist; also survived by 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass on Tuesday, Oct. 28th, at 10 A.M., St. Stanislaus Church, E. Main St.

and Lansdale Lansdale. Int. Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday morning, from 8:30 to 9:45 A.M., at SIMCOX-MclLVAINE FUNERAL HOME, 532 E. Main Lansdale.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Caring Hospice, 400 Commerce Suite Ft. Washington PA 19034, or WWII Memorial Fund, Washington DC, would be preferred. RAWLE, JR. MICHAEL A. Oct.

24, 2003, beloved son of Michael and Carol Rawle, loving brother to Amber. He will be missed by his grandparents Madeline (the late Leo) Rawle and Richard and Florence Kraemer. He will also be missed by his loving friend Angel White. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Mass Wed. Oct.

29th 10 A.M. St. Bartholomew's R.C. Church and his Viewing Tues. 7-9 P.M.

and Wed. 8:30 A.M. MANNAL FUNERAL HOME, 6925 Frankford Ave. (at Tyson), Int. Holy Sepulchre Cem.

In lieu of flowers contributions in Michael's name to St. Christopher's Hospital, Erie Ave. at Front PA 19134 Attn: Hematology Oncology Dept. RICCI ALEXANDER D. of Huntingdon Valley, PA on Oct.

24, 2003; husband of Kathleen E. (nee Ruddy); father of Kathleen Lawler (Joseph), Alex Ricci, Rose Ricci Mullen (Thomas) and Kristen Ricci; brother of Claudia Baumgarten, John and Arthur Ricci; grandfather of Matthew Lawler and Virginia Mullen. Family will receive friends Tues. Eve. 7 to 9 P.M.

at THE JAMES J. McGHEE FUNERAL HOME, 2nd St. Pike and Belmont Southampton, Pa. Funeral Mass Wed. 10 A.M.

at Our Lady of good Counsel Church 2nd St. Pike, Southampton, PA Interment private. Memorial contributions may be sent to Sisters of St. Francis, 840 Grand view El Paso, Texas 79902. SCHMERLING MORTON, on Oct.

26, 2003, husband of Leona (nee Singer); father of Jeffrey Schmerling, Donna Goldman and Stephen (Barbara) Schmerling; brother of Diana (William) Goldshlack and Blossom Rosenwald; grandfather of Stacie, Lori, Michael and Bryan Schmerling and Jared Goldman. Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Services Tuesday, 11:30 A.M. precisely, at GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL SACKS SUBURBAN NORTH, 310 Second St. Pike, Southampton. Int.

Shalom Memorial Park. Shiva will be observed at the late residence. Contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. SEATON ROBERT PETTIBONE, age 83, on Oct. 21, 2003; beloved husband of Ruth (nee Howley); loving father of 2 daughters, Francina Brown and Martha Kinon and 3 step-children, Paul Barnes, Michael Barnes and Patricia Barnes Beichert.

He is also survived by 4 grandchildren; 7 step-grandchildren; 2 great-grandsons; 2 sisters, Elizabeth Rasmussen and Eleanor Ebersole, and a step-brother, Richard Lombard. Relatives and friends are invited to his Memorial Service 10:30 A.M., Nov. 1st at Washington Memorial Chapel in Valley Forge National Park. Interment will be private at sea. Contributioins in his memory may be made to Magee Rehabilitationi Hospital, 1513 Race St, Phila PA 19102.

SERMANIA RITA (nee Carfagno) Oct. 26, 2003; devoted mother of Joanna (Arthur) Katz, Salvatore (Marie) Sermania, Joseph (Janice) Sermania and Maria (Robert) Reilly; also survived by 7 grandchildren, Sal Sermania, Angela Sermania, Christina Sermania, Adara Katz, Corinne Sermania, Amelia Sermania and Joseph Sermania. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing and Funeral Wed. Morning 8:30 to 9:30 A.M. at St.

Nicholas of Tollentine Church, 9th and Watkins St. Funeral Mass will follow Viewing at 9:30 A.M. Ent. Holy Cross Cem. In lieu of flowers family request donations by made in her name to a charity of your choice.

ARR. BALDI FUNERAL HOME (215)389-2414 SMEDLEY GEORGE, on Oct. 25, 2003, of Parkside PA, husband of Gladys (nee Hines) Smedley; father of George Smedley (Denise Kandravi), Nancy (John) Fahey, Helen Smedley and Sara (Richard) Laucius; brother of Hunter, Harry and Anna Smedley, Elizabeth Stanaitis and Mary Dougherty; grandfather of also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Service private. Int.

Lawn Croft Linwood PA. Donations may be made to Friends of Fair Acres, 340 N. Middletown Road, Lima, PA 19037. Arrangements by BATEMAN FUNERAL HOME OF BROOKHAVEN SMITH ANNA MAE (nee Hack), on Oct. 25, 2003; devoted wife of the late Monford beloved mother of James E.

Bradley (Lottie), Monford L. Smith (Kay), Patricia A. Smith (Randi Freeman), Linda Dawson (Dan) and Raymond Smith (Carol); loving grandmother of Keith Bradley, Christopher, Justin, Andrew and Lauren Smith, and Brandon Bradley; dear great grandmother of Mason David White; special to Joni Brown and Patty Smith. Services private. Family would appreciate donations, in her name, to The American Parkinson Disease 6700 Eastwood PA 19149.

EDWARD J. PETNER FUNERAL HOME SOSNA VIRGINIA BATES on Oct. 25, 2003; of Milmont Park, PA; wife of Carl Sosna. Funeral Service 8 P.M. Tues.

at the Chambers Presbyterian Church, Sylvan and Morton Aves, Rutledge where friends may call after 7 P.M. Burial private. Memorial gifts to the above church memorial fund or Taylor Hospice, P.O. Box 147, Ridley Park, PA 19078. Arrg.

WHITE-LUTTRELL F.H., Ridley Park. STEIN SELMA F. (nee Fomalont), Oct. 26, 2003, wife of Dr. Hymen mother of Carol (Harold) Kaplan and the late Barbara Stein Moore; grandmother of Stuart and Brian Kaplan.

Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Services Tuesday, 2:30 P.M. precisely, GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL SACKS SUBURBAN NORTH, 310 Second St. Pike, Southampton. Int. Roosevelt Memorial Park.

Shiva will be announced. Contributions in her memory may be made to Abramson Center for Jewish Life, or Beth Sholom Congregation, or Congregation Kol Emet Religious School. VENEZIALE SARAH A. (nee Tozer); suddenly on Oct. 26, 2003 of Tacony, age 25; wife of Michael; loving daughter of Theresa Tozer (nee Lyons) and the late Ronald Tozer; dear mother of Brian na and Michael; sister of Catherine Hagerty and Mary Trinh; also survived by 4 nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tues. 7 to 9 P.M. and Wed. 8:30 to 9:30 A.M. at THE WALTER J.

MEYERS FUNERAL HOME, 6643-45 Torresdale Ave. (at Unruh). Funeral Mass Wed. 10 A.M. St.

Leo Church. Int. Magnolia Cemetery. WEYTER DR. FREDERICK 69, of Hamilton, NY, on Oct.

22, 2003; Professor Ameritus of Biology at Colgate University. Arr. are private, and at the convenience of the family. Contributions to the Dr. Frederick W.

Weyter Science Fund, 13 Oak Hamilton, NY 13346. Arr. BURGESS TEDESCO F.H. WIDMEIER CHARLES Ill "WIDDY" on Oct. 24, 2003; son of the late Charles and Marie Wald Widmeier; brother of Marie Dombrowski, Carole Collar, Cathie Thomas, Jane Marafino, Charlotte Kline, Ann Marie Rillera, Patti Andersen and the late Theresa Samero; also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to Chuck's Life Celebration Wed. Eve. from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. at JOHN F. GIVNISH OF ACADEMY 10975 Academy Phila.

followed by his Prayer Service 8:30 P.M. Int. private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Chuck's memory may be sent to the American Diabetes 1 Plymouth Meeting Mall, Ste 520, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462. "A Life Celebration Home" WILSON EVELYN on Oct.

21, 2003. Int. private at family convenience. SCHOBERT FUNERAL HOME, 215-743-2727 YAFFE DAVID W. on Oct.

26, 2003; husband of Iris (nee Brahin); father of Gail C. Joselson and Carol (D. Herbert) Lipson; grandfather of Alex Selden, Jamie Klein and Jacqueline Dickman; also survived by 4 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Graveside Services Tues. 2 P.M Roosevelt Memoral Park (Sec Trevose, PA.

Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society. JOSEPH LEVINE and SON www.levinefuneral.com Cemetery Lois ROSLYN PA, (3) Lots, Hillside Cemetery, $5900. Call: 570-407-2433 MAE, on Oct. 24, 2003, of Upper Darby, beloved daughter of the late Dominic and Josephine (nee DiPasquale) Bonavitacola; dear sister of Orlando Bonavitacola; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday, 9:30 to 10:30 A.M., followed by Funeral Mass, 10:30 A.M., at St.

Laurence R.C. Church, West Chester Pike at Lynne Upper Darby. Int. Holy Cross Cemetery. Arrangements by D'ANJOLELL MEMORIAL HOMES BRULTE HENRY on Oct.

25, 2003, of Aldan, PA; beloved husband of the late Eleanor M. (nee McCabe) Brulte; beloved father of Ellen R. Brulte, Henry C. Brulte, Jr. and Gregory B.

Brulte; brother of William Brulte. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Mass Tues. 10 A.M. Blessed Virgin Mary Church, MacDade Blvd. and Main Darby, PA and to his Viewing Tues.

after 9 A.M. in the Church. Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery.

(O'LEARY FUNERAL HOME, Springfield) BUCCI FLORENCE E. (nee Marinelli), on Oct. 25, 2003, beloved wife of the late Carmen; devoted and loving mother of Domnick J. (Deborah Bucci and Esther R. (John Galasso; loving grandmother of Michele, Gina Marie, Danielle, Brett, Dana and the late Renee; loving great grandmother of Dominic and Olivia; dear sister of Esther Forte; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Viewing and Funeral 8:15 A.M., from THE GRASSO FUNERAL HOME, Broad and Shunk Sts. Funeral Mass, 10 A.M., Church of St. Monica, 17th and Ritner Phila. PA 19145. Int.

Holy Cross Cem. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory to St. Monica Church would be appreciated. BUSARD ELIZABETH of PA on Oct. 24, 2003; beloved wife of the late John H.

Busard; survived by 5 children, Joan Newson, Charles Langenstein, John, Howard and Richard Busard; 19 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass on Wed. Oct. 29, at 10 A.M. in St.

Helena Church, 5th and Godfrey, where her family will receive friends from 9 A.M. until time of Mass. Int. will follow in Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery. Arr.

SCHNEIDER F.H. CAVA CHARLES J. Oct. 24, 2003, beloved husband of Theresa "Terry" (nee Lutz); beloved father of Charles Steven, Terri Marzano (John) and Carmen (Erica); grandfather of Danielle, Dominique, Matthew and Claudia; brother of Catherine Isaac, Anthony and Frank; also survived by many other relatives. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral 8 A.M., THE MANCINI FUNERAL HOME, 1233-37 Ritner St.

Funeral Mass, 9:30 A.M., Epiphany of Our Lord Church. Int. Westminster Cem. Viewing Tues. eve.

after 7 P.M. GONNERS MARY (nee Gates), age 94, on Oct. 25, 2003, wife of the late Martin beloved mother of Mary Elizabeth (Al) Heumann and the late Martin loving grandmother of Joseph Heumann; devoted sister of Dr. Robert P. Gates.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday, 9:30 A.M., Presentation B.V.M. Church (Haverford Wynnewood). Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. Int. Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Society for the Propagation of Faith, 222 N. 17th Phila. PA 19103-1299, would be appreciated. KING FUNERAL HOME COOKER FRANCIS W. on Oct.

22, 2003, of beloved husband of the late Mildred (nee Matthews); dear father of Francis Michael Mildred E. DiLorenzo and the late Margaret Veasey; also survived by 14 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Service and Interment private. Arrangements by ROBERT L. D'ANJOLELL MEMORIAL HOME OF MALVERNFRAZER DURKIN HUBERT on Oct.

23, 2003, of Hatboro, PA, formerly of So. Phila. PA, beloved brother of the late Mary Hudson, Margaret Donovan and Catherine O'Connell; also survived by nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his funeral Tues. 9 A.M.

O'LEARY FUNERAL HOME, 640 E. Springfield Springfield, PA Funeral Mass Tues. 10:30 A.M. Holy Cross Church, Springfield Rd. and Bishop Springfield, PA.

Int. Holy Cross Cem. (Parking on Premises) ESMARK MORTON, Oct. 25, 2003, husband of the late Celia (nee Ginsberg); survived by his children, Cindy (Vincent) Pasceri and Bruce (Bobbi) Esmark; his grandchildren, Kim (Cleon) DeOliveira, Scott Pasceri and Elizabeth Pasceri and his great grandchildren Julian and Chloe. Relatives and friends are invited to Graveside Services 2:30 P.M.

precisely, at Montefiore Cem. (Sec 16). Shiva will be observed at the residence of Cindy and Vincent Pasceri. Contributions in his memory may be made to Children's Hospital of Dept. of Nephrology, 34th and Civic Center Phila.

PA 19104. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL SACKS FREEMAN IRENE "RENE" (nee Levin), on Oct. 24, 2003, wife of the late Albert "Bunny" Freeman; mother of Myra (Arthur) Goldman and Barbara (Alan) Richter; also survived by 3 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Graveside Services Tuesday, 11 A.M., King David Memorial Park, Bensalem PA (Sec. CC).

Contributions in her memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. JOSEPH LEVINE and SON www.levinefuneral.com GRANLUND aliiHl DIANNE Oct. 23, 2003, age 58, Deputy Managing Director and former Chief Assistant District Attorney of Philadelphia, beloved lifetime partner of Mary Anne Faul; also survived by many relatives and loving friends. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing and Funeral Saturday 1 2 Noon BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So.

of Grant Ave.) followed by Sevice of Christian Burial 3 P.M. Int. private. In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania Developmental Therapeutic Program, MAB-Suite 1 03, 39th and Market PA 19104, co Peter J. O'Dwyer, M.D.

would be appreciated. GRAY RUTH E. (nee Peterson) on Oct. 26, 2003, age 89, a lifelong resident of Haddonfield; wife of the late Richard; survived by one son, Richard A. Gray and his wife Joan, of Haddonfield, 2 daughters, Marlen J.

Young and her husband Don, of Jackson, WY and Faith P. Loane of Bala Cynwyd, PA; 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to her Viewing Wed. Eve. 7-9 P.M.

at KAIN-MURPHY FUNERAL SERVICES, 15 West End Haddonfield NJ, and to her Service Thurs. 10 A.M. at the Haddonfield Bible Church, Belmont and Prospect Haddonfield, NJ 08033. Int. Locustwood Cemetery, Cherry Hill, NJ.

Memorial donations may be made in Mrs. Gray's name to the Church at the above address, where she was a member for more than 30 years. GROTKOWSKI RAYMOND C. "BIG age 48, suddenly Oct. 25, 2003, beloved husband of Lisa A.

(nee DeLuca); devoted father of Raymond R. and Steven; loving son of Raymond E. and the late Mary Ann; dear brother of Richard; son-in-law of Elizabeth DeLuca; uncle of many nieces and nephew; special godfather to Amanda, Danielle, Paige, Robert and Lance. He will also be sadly missed by his brothers- and sisters-in-law and his Cocker Spaniel, Relatives, friends and employees of Phila. Prisons House of Correction are invited to his Funeral 8:30 A.M., from BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave.

(So. of Grant followed by his Funeral Mass, 10:30 A.M., Our Lady of Consolation Church. Int. Resurrection Cemetery. Viewing Wed.

eve. 7 to 9 P.M. HUBER JOSEPHINE (nee Cordua), Oct. 25, 2003, devoted mother of Anton ia (Edwin) Moore, Joan (James) Seibert and Linda (Michael) Furia; grandmother of Leslie Moore; sister of Salvatore Cordua and the late Santo Cordua. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing and Funeral Wed.

morning, after 1 0 A.M., Reformation Lutheran Church, 1 02 W. Rosetree Media PA. Funeral Mass 11 A.M. Int. Fernwood Cem.

In lieu of flowers, family requests donations in Josephine's memory to Reformation Lutheran Church, 102 W. Rosetree Media PA 19063. (Arr. by LEONETTI FUNERAL HOME, 215-334-8661) to be anything more than 20 percent, the project would be "dead on arrival." William Rickett, executive director of the private agency hosting the session, said afterward that he foresaw a range of private and public funding. In an earlier interview, Rickett said, "If we could get it running in the next five, six years, then if SEPTA were to take it over, great." But U.S.

Rep. James C. Greenwood (R. Pa.) walked through each step of the federal funding process, ending with, "2020 would be a good time to get the first ride on this railroad." As a child, Richard Mindler lived three miles north of Quakertown, in Richlandtown. "We used to come into town on our bicycles, to watch the trains," the 65-year-old said last week.

"At that time, they were steam-powered and hauled ore to Bethlehem Steel. They used to come through there so fast trains 70 to 80 cars long we'd get scared and move back." Now, he said, East Penn Railways uses the track to more slowly haul material to firms here from a major east-west freight line to the north. Like Rickett, what Mindler wants is passenger service with people waiting in the station in winter warmed by the ancient, barrel-shaped radiator in the middle of the waiting room, and in summer keeping cool there on the long indoor pews. Both radiator and pews still stand. Much of the granite-walled building remains intact, even after SEPTA closed it in the early '80s and a fire in May of 1989 burned a huge hole in the roof.

After Mindler helped form the Train Station Historical Society in December 1990, his agency failed at several attempts to secure restoration funding. But since 1998, according to records at the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded three grants for the train station work, totaling $783,000. Mindler said his group also has received $50,000 from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, $31,250 from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, and $100,000 in private donations. Future use of the station is uncertain, but Mindler, a member of the Upper Bucks County Chamber of Commerce, said the chamber had "showed interest in putting its offices in there." Of one thing he is certain.

No McDonald's, no Starbucks. By Edward Colimore INQUIRER STAFF WRITER Rose A. Rubin, 90, whose knowledge after 30 years as a legal secretary allowed her to bypass college on her way to law school and a law career, died Saturday at Jefferson University Hospital after a brief illness. She lived in Center City. Miss Rubin graduated from William Penn High School, then worked to help her parents support younger siblings and provide educational opportunities for them.

But she eventually found her own time to take her parents' advice to "study, study and make something of yourself." After three decades as a legal secretary, Miss Rubin decided to go to law school. With excellent performances on tests and interviews, a bachelor's degree requirement was waived. She was admitted to Temple University Law School and graduated in 1964. As a lawyer in general practice, she was known for her compassion and was assigned as a master in many divorce proceedings. One client was so grateful for her legal assistance that she named her child Rose.

Miss Rubin kept her license to practice law until the end of her life. She told family that she had worked too hard to let the license lapse. True to the wish of her late parents Dvorah and Mendel Rubin she continued to educate herself, even in her last years. The tapes of a continuing law education course were on her table at the time of her death. She was working to renew her license this year.

Miss Rubin's brother, Frank Rubin, and two sisters Reba Fogel and Shirtley Neidorff died earlier. Miss Rubin is survived by nieces and nephews: Susan Neidorff Reinglass, Arlene Rubin, Alan Fogel, Robert Neidorff, Michael Neidorff and Jeffery Rubin. A funeral service was held yesterday at Goldstein's Rosenberg's Raphael Sacks on North Broad Street. Burial was in Mon-tefiore Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in her memory to to Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El, 1001 Remington Road, Wynnewood, Pa.

19096-2327. Contact staff writer Edward Colimore at 856-779-3833 or ecolimorephillynews.com. 10 SUBSCRIBE, CALL 1-800-222-2765 Death Notices AURITT HERBERT, on Oct. 25, 2003; beloved husband of Barbara J. (nee Aldinger), and his late wife Terri (nee Goldman); loving father of Andrew Auritt and Wendi Meyer (Bennett); dear grandfather of Tedd and Kelli Meyer, and Taylor Rudloff.

Relatives and friends invited to his Ecumenical Memorial Service Wed. 3 P.M. Church of the Holy Trinity (Ritten house Square). Memorials to the Church, (co ERD Fund), 1904 Walnut PA 19103 would be appreciated. Shiva will be observed Wed.

Eve. at Herb's late residence and on Thurs. Eve. at his daughter's home. MANN FUNERAL HOME 215-548-3282 BAKANAUSKAS AGNES (nee McCullough) age 74, on Oct.

25, 2003; beloved wife of the late Vincent; loving mother of Kathleen, Vincent, Kevin, Anne and the late Monica; also survived by 10 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and sister of Cass Zicardi and the late Michael and John. Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Wed. 8:15 A.M. KING FUNERAL HOME, 2649-51 S. 64th St Funeral Mass 9:30 A.M.

St. Barnabas Church. Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cemetry.

Viewing Tues Eve. 7 to 9 at Kings. Parking for Viewing, School Lot 64th St. South of Buist Ave. BALLENTINE WILLIAM age 93, died on Fri.

Oct. 24, 2003; beloved husband of the late A. Beatrice (nee Manning). He was the devoted father of David G. (Ruth) and William M.

(Bette) Ballentine. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren and his dear friend Sally Phelan. Relatives, friends and members of Wm. L. Elkins Lodge 721 are invited to his Service on Tues.

11 A.M. at THE LAMB FUNERAL HOME (at Forest Hills), 101 Byberry Road, Huntingdon Valley. Masonic Service 10:45 A.M. The family will receive friends from 10 A.M. until time of Services.

Interment Forest Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to the Samaritan Fund, ACTS, 375 Morris P.O. Box 90, West Point, PA 19486 Maw our fimyfty prop hBP IBI 0 By Walter F. Naedele INQUIRER STAFF WRITER QUAKERTOWN Richard Mindler stood inside the gutted 1902 railroad station here last week and talked about dreams from his childhood. On Nov.

3, an $800,000 restoration project will begin to put nails and timber and paint to those dreams. "I like old, historic buildings," he said. "Since this was right in the center of town, it seemed a natural." Mindler is president of the private, nonprofit Quakertown Train Station Historical Society. In 1996, the society obtained a 25-year-lease of the train station, a nearby freight station and their grounds from SEPTA. Since 1998, Mindler said, he has secured all the needed state and federal restoration money.

But the dream is incomplete. "We haven't really made a decision" on the future use of the station, Mindler said. On Friday, county, state and federal officials held a meeting a few miles from the old station, unrelated to the restoration, but with strong implications for its future. The Bucks County Transportation Management Association, a private, nonprofit agency based in Bensalem, wants to restore passenger train service on the current freight line from Lans-dale to Shelly, just north of Quakertown. The association wants to take on the project independently of SEPTA, the regional transportation agency.

So the association held the session in a meeting room at Meyers Family Restaurant on Route 309 to hear what public officials think about its hopes. And hear they did. "This is a great idea," said Andrew Warren, regional administrator of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. But, "be real. Go to the Quakertown Borough Council and say, 'We need 500 parking spaces' near the train station and they'll look at you like you're crazy." A likely funding source for the train service is the New Starts program of the Federal Transit Administration, several speakers said.

Herman Shipman, FTA acting regional administrator, called the Quakertown passenger line "a significant project." But it would mean local tax increases because successful projects across the nation have been ones for which communities have "voted to tax themselves for transit." Shipman added that, though transit grants usually consist of 80 percent federal money and 20 percent local, New Start projects most often approved have 40 percent local money. Richard Burnfield, senior director of budgets for SEPTA, said that if the local share had Contact staff writer Walter F. Naedele at 215-345-7768 or at wnaedelephillynews.com. TO SUBSCRIBE, CALL 1-800-222-2765 Ask about our Easy Pay program, and never write a check again. VISA.