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PLEASE VIEWA ND SIGN THE ONLINE GUEST BOOK AT PH IL LY Funeral Announce ments ADDONIZIO DR. VICTOR PAUL, May 4, 2010, husband of SusanL Williams Addonizio; father of Victor Paula nd Elizabeth Mary on of Frances (nee Navarro) and the late Victor Paul Addonizio; brother of Mary Pensebene. Memorial Service, Saturday 3:00 P.M. at Newtown Square Presbyterian Church, Newtown Street Rd. (Rte 252) Goshen Newtown Square.

Int. private. sweeneyfunerals.com ANDERSON SAMUEL 80, of Wilkes- Barre, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2010 at his home. Samuel is survived by his wife, the former Elizabeth McCloe; son, WillieW aughters Shirley Anderson, Lisa Bealla, Nicole Anderson, and Romona grandchildren; 2 great ieces and nephews. A Service will be held on Friday, May 14 at 11:00 A.M at New Covenant Church, 780 South Main ilkes- Barre, PA 18702.

Friends may call Thursday from 6-8P and Friday from 10-11 A.M theChurch.AGraveside BATTS RUTH on April 25, 2010, in New York City. Leavest mourn their loss, 4d aughters, The Honorable Deborah A. Batts, Mercedes Ellington, Diane Batts-Morrow Ph.D., and Denise I. Batts; several grandchildren and many other loving relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial on May 13th, 12 Noon, at St.

Madeleine Sophie Catholic Church, 6440 Greene Street, Phila. PA 19119. Int. West Laurel HillC emetery. Professional Services BRU CE R.

HAWKINS FUNERAL HOME, 6828 Old York Road. BECCHI FLET AH formerly of Erdenheim, May 7, 2010. Wife of the late Leonard M.B ecchi. Survived by her brother-in-law, Harold Carden and hisw ife Betty. Relatives andf riends are invited to her Funeral Service, 11 A.M., at CRAFT OF ERDENHEIM, 814 Bethlehem Pi ke.

Interment Whitemarsh Memorial Park. BECHTLE ofHaverford.Survivedbyhis wife, Mary Leigh Bechtle; and children, Leigh Bechtle, Esq. (Patricia), Marianne Bechtle, Geoffrey Bechtle, Christopher Bechtle (Denise), Perry Bechtle, D.O. (Beth), Nina Small and Thaddeus Bechtle, Esq. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Virginia Beach VA, Thursday, May 20, at 12:30 P.

M. Arrangements for aM emorial Service in Philadelphia are pending. BILOCUR DO LO RE SC nee Corcoran), May 10, 2010. Loving mother of Steven and Joanne Torres (Orlando). Devoted grandmother of Max, Noelle and Oscar.

Sister of Joseph Corcoran and the late Catherine Carey and JohnCorcoran.Relativesand friendsareinvitedtoher at St. Matthew Lower Church, 3000 Cottman Phila. PA 19149. Funeral Mass 10 AM. Int.

St. Dominic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to Sunshine Foundation, 1041 Millcreek Feasterville PA 19053, appreciated. Services entrusted to WAL TE J. MEYERS FUNERAL HOME.

Condolences: www.MeyersFH.com BOOTH WILLIAM May 11, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Helen O. (nee Nebhut). Step-father of Alan, Billy and Carol. Brother ofBettyBevin.Alsosurvived by grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to Memorial Service on Friday at 1P at the Whitemarsh Memorial Park Wayside Chapel. (JOS. J.McGOLDRICK F.H.) BORAS ROBERT A. SR. uddenly May 8, 2010 at age 64.

Beloved husband of Roseann M. (Kent) Boras. Loving father of Robert A. Jr. and Gregory (Kristie).

Dear Pop Popo fK airstin, Mathew and Kevin. Family will receive Relatives, friends, employees of Dan LePore and Brotherhood International Local 332 Saturday May1 5, 2010 10 -1 1 A.M. at TH WALTER J. MEYERS FUNERAL HOME, 6643-45 TorresdaleA ve. (at Unruh) PA 19135.

Service 11 A.M. Condolences: www.MeyersFH.com BRENNAN BETH (nee Hughes). Loving wife of 47 years and heart of Joe.LovingmotherofJoseph Betty(neeGraham)and survivor.Acaring,loving personwithareadysmileand helpinghandwheneverneeded. Bethgraduatedfrom Prendergastin1960andwasan avidPhilliesandEaglesfan. The family requests honoring Beth with ak ind donation to either St.

Thomas More National Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 294, Drexel Hill PA 19026 or Newtown Square Crew Fund, P.O. Box 453, Newtown Square PA 19073. Church Visitation at1 0A May 15th, at St. Anastasia Church, 3301 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square.

Funeral Mass will follow at 11 A.M. Burial Private. BURNS ROSE (nee Martin), ofM ayfair formerly of Grays Ferry, on May 9, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Burns.

Devoted mother of Mary Bu rn Romano (John), Joseph (Linda) and Edward Burns, Patricia Padlo (James), JamesB urns (Beth) and the late Thomas M. (Maryrose), Anthonya nd John Burns. Loving grandmother of Lee, Jimmie, Casey, Bridget, Kevin, Kelli, Matthew, Megan, Kelsi and Kerri; alsos urvived by 6g reat grandchildren. Relatives, friends and members of St. Sodality are invited to attend herF uneral, 8:15 to 9:15 A.M.

at JOH F. FLUEHR AND SONS 3301-15 Cottman Ave. Fu ne ra RiteofCommittalCalvary FriendsmaycallFriday evening 7t o9 P.M. at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the St.

Bernard Memorial Fund at the above address or the National Shrine of St. Rita, Broad and Ellsworth PA 19146. CIANCI GRACE R. (nee Nester), 75. Beloved wife of John, of Reading, died May 11, 2010.

Beloved mother of Kimberly, Leslie, Christopher, Scott, Terrance, S. James, Jennifer; grandmother of 6. Funeral 11 A. riday St. Lutheran Church, 3104 Main Sumneytown.

Call 9:30 A.M tC hurch. (MANN- SLONAKER F.H. ,2 15-679-9589) CONNERS DR. JOHN age 90 years, on May 9, 2010. Beloved husband of Margaret M.

(nee McIntyre), dear father of Richard Conners, John (Diane) Conners, Regina- Conners Engstrom, Timothy (Patricia) Conners, grandpop of grandpop of Jack. Relatives, friends and Alumni of North Catholic H.S. Class of are invited to attend his Funeral on Friday, May 14, 2010 at 8:30 A.M. from THE EDWARD J. PETNER FUNERAL HOME (FamilyOwnedandOperated), 6421 Frankford Ave.

at Levick St. folowed by his Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. St. Timothy Church. Rite of Committal New Cathedral Cemetery.

Viewing Thursday evening after 7P attheFuneral Home. DAILY HILDA J. (nee Huber), May 7, 2010. Born Sept. 2, 1918.

Widow of Joseph E.D aily, daughter of Francis X. and Florence (nee Miller) Huber. Graduate of Simon GratzH igh School, June 1936. Hildab egan her career at S.S. Inc.

Feb. 1, 1937 in an entry level position and retired 62 years latero nF eb. 1, 1999. She took accounting courses at Temple and over the years, achieved the status of Executive V.P. and Treasurer, and was am a jor stockholder in the Fretz Corp.

Hilda was happily married for 64y ears from Feb. 15, 1941 until the death of herh usband, Feb. 28, 2005. Devoted to each other, Joe and Hilda traveled extensively around the world, Europe, South hina, few.Theywereavidgolfers andmembersofSandyRunCC forover40years.Hildahad beenanhonorarymemberfor thelastcoupleofyears. Survivedbyherbrother-in-law andwifeTomandAnneDaily EveannBurcoskyandher2 childrenandnephewsRichard, MarkandMickyHuber.

Relativesandfriendsare invited to call from 7t o9 P.M. Friday, May 14, 2010 at The KIRK AND NICE SUBURBAN CHAPEL, 333 County Line Road, Feasterville PA, 215-354008 5. AF uneral Service will be held on Saturday May 15, 2010 at 10:30 A.M. Entombment to follow in Sunset Memorial Chapel of Memories Mausoleum. In lieu off lowers, donations may be madet ot he St.

Jude Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Memphis, TN 38105. www.kirkandnicefuneralhomes.com DelG RIPPO ANTHONY J. "DEL on May 9, 2010, of Springfield. He was aM arine Corp Veteran who served in the Battle of Iwo Jimad uring WWII.

Survived by hisb eloved wife of 60 years, Carmela (nee Marchese); his loving sons, Edward A. (Ruth) and Stephen J. (Diane); his adoring grandsons, Kevin, Anthonya nd Nicholas. He is also the devoted brother of Leonard and John DelGrippo, Mary Lucci, Theresa Inzaina, Margie Belgiovane, the late Daniel, James, Joseph and Martin DelGrippo, late Christine Castorani and Concetta Carr. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thursday Eve, 7 to 9P nd to his Funeral PA19008.

A.M.,HolyCrossChurch.Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery. Contributions in his memory to Gen. Smedley D.

Butler Marine Corp League, 2340 West Chester Pike, Broomall PA 19008, would be appreciated. www.danjolell.com DETTINGER ELLEN M. (nee Ruoff), on May 10, 2010, of West Chester, formerly of Folsom, Ridley Twp. Beloved wife of the late John A. devoted mother of John A.

dear grandmother of John Andrew; dear sister of Howard Ruoff and Kass Howe. Relatives and friends are invited to her Memorial Service Friday, 11 A.M., in Immanuel Lutheran Church, 501 Chester Pike, Norwood PA 19074, where friendsmaycallafter10A.M. intheChurch.Int.Cumberland Cemetery.Inlieuofflowers, memorial contributions to Delaware Valley Stroke Council, 1528 Walnut Suite 903, Phila. PA 19102. www.cavanaghfuneralhome.com ELSE GEORGE W.

JR. on May 10, 2010, of Buckingham Springs. Beloved husband of thel ate Gladys T. (nee Loving father of Carol Parente eorge II (Diane) andJ ack (Cheryl). Brother of Marion Krebs and Ruth Duke.

Also survived by his 9g randchildren and one great grandson. Relatives and friends arei nvited toh is Viewing Thurs. A.M. at St. LutheranC hurch, 505 S.

York Hatboro, PA. Funeral Service Int. SunsetM emorial Park. In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to Bucks County Assoc. for the Blind 400 Freedom Dr.N ewtown PA.

18940. (Arr. by JAMES J. MC GHEE FUNERAL HOME SOUTHAMPTON FABRIZIO ANGELINA Ph.D., 88, ret. Asst.

Professor of Pathology and Microbiology Jefferson Med. College died May 2010 in Erie, PA. Survived by a sister MaryC cCarthy, Erie and 7n iecesa nd nephews. Mass of Christian Burial was held May 10,2 010. Arrangements by the JOHN J.

QUINN Signtheguestbookat www.GoErie.com/obits HALEY DONALDF.SR.,onMay9, lyofUpperDarbyPA.Beloved HaleyandthelateMarguerite C.Haley;belovedfatherof M. Haley and Donald F. (Rosemary) Haley also survived by 3g randchildren, one great grandchilda nd his sister, Kathryne Frisbie. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Mass Friday, 11 A.M., Church of St. Patrick, 126 Woodland Malvern PA, and to his Viewing Friday, after 10 A.M., in the Church.

Int. private. Contributions to American Cancer Society, 1615 West Chester Pike, Suite 102, West Chester PA 19382. (KELLY F.H., UpperD arby, PA) HARRINGTON AL ICE C. (nee McIntyre), on May 8, 2010, age 80, of Flourtown, formerlyo fP hiladel- phia.

Loving wife of Thomas beloved mother of Thomas D. Jr. (Kim), John Maryalice Cleary (James) and Susan Hicklin (William). Dear grandmother of Kelly and Thomas Harrington, Alice Harrington, Veronica (John), Kyle, Quinn, Thomas, Rosemary and Evan Cleary and Jack and Grace Hicklin and great grandmother of Grey John Sister of Rosemary Mackell (James) and John McIntyre (Maryann); sister-in-law of Margaret Quinlan (Jack). Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to share in Life Celebration Thursday Eve, from 7t o9 P.M., and Friday, morning, from 8t o9 A at BOYD-HORROX FUNERAL HOME OF EAST NORRITON, 200 W. Germantown Pike, Norristown PA. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 A.M. at St. Philip Neri Church, 3015 Chestnut Street, Lafayette Hill PA.

Interment Holy SepulchreCemetery.Our familywouldliketothank everyoneatCaringHeart RehabilitationandNursing Centerfortheirkindnessand compassion.Inlieuofflowers, memorial contributions may be made to the 399 Market Suite 102, Phila, PA 19160. 1-800-GIVNISH www.lifecelebration.com HOFFMAN ESTHER (nee Rosen), May 11, 2010. Wife of the late Max Hoffman; mother of Roy (Susan) Hoffman, Gaye (Joel) Hoffman and Toby (Alison) Hoffman; sister of Judi (Allan) Jordan and the late Natalie Shanker; grandmother of Nina, Sam, Silas, Zoe, Joshua and Emma. Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Services, Thursday, 11:30 A.M. precisely at GOL DS TE IN RAPHAEL SACKS SUBURBAN NORTH, 310 Second St.

Pike, Southampton. Int. Roosevelt Memorial Park. Shiva will be observedatthehomeofSusan andRoyHoffman.Contri- butionsinhermemorymaybe made to Holly House at Meadowood or to Care Alternatives Hospice. www.goldsteinsfuneral.com HOLLOCHER CLAIRE passed away on April 20, 2010 from lymphoma.

she has been described as out loud." Claire was ad ancer, artist, teacher, mother and grandmother. She is survived by 5d aughters, 4s ons-in-law, and 7g randchildren. We will miss her infectious laughter and her artistic talent. A memorialcelebrationofher life will be held on Saturday, May 29th. For information, please e-mail gmail.com.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the National Foundation for the Advancement oftheArts. IMBRENDA RITA (nee Pekala), on May 7, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Frank Imbrenda, loving sister of Theresa Hayden and Jo-Ann Jones, beloved aunt tog reat nieces and great nephews. Viewing Friday 9:30 A.M. St.

Ephrem Church, 5340 HulmevilleR Bensalem. Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cem. FLUEHR F.H., Bensalem JONES LEON May1 1, 2010, 98 years of age. AW orld War II Navy Veteran, of Wilmington, DE, formerly ofS Phila.

Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth (nee Orr). Devoted father of Barbara (Richard) Kramer and Lee (Florence) Jones.G rand- father of Jennifer (Mark) Wysocki, ChristopherK ramer, Elizabeth (Kevin) Brown and Meaghan Jones. Great grandfather of Samantha Wysocki. Brother of Marjorie Stewart. Relatives and friendsa re invited to his Viewinga nd Funeral Friday after 10 A.M., KISH FUNERAL HOME 6506 Elmwood Phila.

PA. IntermentGlenwoodMemorial Gardens.Inlieuofflowersthe familyrequestsdonationsin KANE FLORENCE A. (nee Clark), on May 10, 2010, of PeachB ottom PA formerly of SecaneP A. Beloved wife of the late Leonard F. Kane; devoted mother of Terry (Maria) Kane, Paul (Sue) Kane, GregK ane, Sue (Bob) homas Kane, Patti (Dan) Stitz and Bill Kane; loving grandmother of 9 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M., Our Lady of Fatima Church, South Secane PA, and to her Viewing Sat. after 9A in the Church. Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cem.

Contributions to 99 Market Suite 102, Phila. PA 19106. F.H., Springfield, PA) KELLY JAMES J. MD. on May 8, 2010 of Drexel Hill, PA.

Beloved husband of Carolyn M. (nee Dinmore) Kelly; devoted brother of Sr. Katherine Kelly O.C.S.O. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Mass Friday 11 A.M. Churcho fS t.

Andrew, Drexel A. and to his Viewing Friday after 10 A.M. in the Church. Interment Arlington Drexel Hill. Thefamilyrequestscontribu- tionstoSt.AndrewChurch, PA.19026.

(KELLYF.H.UpperDarby,PA.) KELLY JOHN F. of Havertown, PA. Suddenly, On May 8, 2010. Beloved husband of Victoria A. "Vickie" (nee Sumser) Kelly, loving father of John F.

III (Jennifer Christopher (Meghan Brian Patrick, Stephanie Ann, Kevin Andrew Kelly, brother of Peggy Ann Hamilton. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thursday 6t o9 P.M. and Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. in THE FUNERAL HOME OF JOHN STRETCH, E. Eagle and St.

Denis Havertown and to his Mass of Christian Friday at 11 A.M. in St. Denis Church, Havertown. Int. St.

Denis Cemetery. In lieu of flowers an offering in Mr. name to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 555 beappreciated. www.stretchfuneralhome.com LAFEY CURTIS W. SR.

on May 10, 2010. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Abbott) Lafey. Dear father of Curtis William Linda Harris (Bill) and Jon (Terri) Lafey; also survived by 6g rand- children and 5g reat grandchildren. Relatives and friends areinvitedtoattendhis Memorial Service on Saturday at 1P at St. Lutheran Church, 400 Lynbrooke Springfield, PA where the family will receive friends after 12:30.

Interment private.Inlieuofflowers, memorial donations to the Ronald McDonald House, 3925 Chestnut PA 19104. LASKIN HELENE PHYLLIS, May 10, 2010.Beloved fiancee of Ralph "Sonny" Facenda, oving sister of Mark (Robin)L askin; also survived by nieces and cousins Relatives andf riends are invitedt oG raveside Services Wednesday 1 P.M. precisely at King David Mem. Park (Sec. Contributions may be made to The SusanG Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 125 So.

9th Suite hila. PA 19107 www.goldsteinsfuneral.com LAUGHLIN JAMES 67, May 9, 2010, of Phila. Son of the late Helen and Michael Haurylenko. Survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends arei nvited toc all 11:30 to 12:30 at MA RVI FUNERAL HOME 1110 Main Darby PA.

Graveside Services will follow at Holy Cross Yeadon. www.marvilfuneralhome.com LAVNER MotherofStephenLavner (Arlene)andFredLavner Relativesandfriendsare invitedtoMemorialServices precisely RAPHAEL SACKS, 6410 N. Broad St. Family will return toh er late residence. Contributions in her memory may be made to your favorite charity.

www.goldsteinsfuneral.com LESZCZYNSKI ANNE M. (nee Monkowski), May 10, 2010, age 87, beloved wife of the late Theodore devoted mother of Judith Maloney (David), loving grandmother of David (Mariangela) and Nicole Stolzer (Shane); also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing and Funeral Fri. May 14th, 9A St. Josaphat Church (Myk.) followed by Funeral Mass 10 A.M.

Int. Westminster Cem. In lieu of flowers ad onation in memory to V.N.A. Hospice of Falls Center, 3300 Henry 6th Ph ila. PA 19129-1121.

PAUL KARCSH FUNERAL HOME MALERBA ANTHONY N. passed peacefully on May 10,2 010 with his loving family by his side; of Mount Laurel, formerly of South Philadelphia, age 92 years. Beloved husband of Madeline M. (nee Ferrara). Devoted father of Eleanor (Jim) Spinelli, Dolores (Bob) Rubolin and An th ony N.

Jr. (Carmel); Loving grandfather of Lenore, Amy, Michael, Robyn, Anthony Joyandgreatgrandfatherof DearbrotherofAlbertMalerba survivedbymanylovingnieces andnephews. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Malerba was am ember of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 542 and was a United States Army Veteran of World War II. Relatives and friends are invited to the Visitation and Funeral on Friday, from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M., at FA LCO ARU SO EONARD PENNSAUKEN FUNERAL HOME, 6600 N.

Browning Road. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 A.M. at the Church of St. John Neumann, 560 Walton Avenue in Mount Laurel. Entombment will follow at Calvary Mausoleum in Cherry Hill.

The family requests memorial donations be made to the charity of the choice. Condolences and guestbook at www.carusocare.com MASTERSON EDWARD age 88, on April 25, 2010. Beloved husband of Frances (White). Son of the late Edward J. Sr.

and Margaret (Mansell) Masterson. Father of Edward J. III (Kathryn) Masterson. Grandfather of Edward IV, Molly Masterson and Christina and Brian Schneider. Brother of Margaret Antosek.

Pre-dec. by 2s isters. Relativesandfriendsare invited to his Funeral Mass May 14, 2010, at 11 A.M., at St. John of the Cross Church, 2741 Woodland Roslyn PA 19001. Visitation from 10 to 11 A.M.

at Church. Int. Whitemarsh Memorial Park. In lieu of to Crossroads Hospice, 300 Lakeside Drive, Suite 120, Horsham PA 19044. Arr.

by EMIL J. CIAVARELLI FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES, Ambler. Condolences at www.ciavarellifuneralhomes.com www.philly.com B9 THEPHILADELPHIAINQUIRER.

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