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B8 www.philly.com THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER Tuesday, March 13, 2007 FuneralAnnouncements PLEASE VIEW AND SIGN THE ONLINE GUEST BOOK AT PHILLY.COM PINCIOTTI ARMSTRONG DELANEY FOSTER MANZI SHARKEY JEAN L. (nee Cilea), on March 11, 2007, of Sharon Hill PA. Beloved wife of Dominic E. Pinciotti; beloved mother of Stephen J. (Susan) Pinciotti, Donna J.

(the late Thomas) Kiniry and Robert A. (Diane) Pinciotti; also survived by 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; sister of Anthony (Pauline) Cilea and Joseph (Anita) Cilea. Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Thursday, 9 A.M., O'LEARY FUNERAL HOME, 640 E. Springfield Springfield, PA, and to her Viewing Wednesday Eve after 6:30 P.M. Funeral Mass Thursday, 10:30 A.M., Holy Spirit Church, Sharon Hill PA.

Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery. (Parking on Premises) RAINEY CLARENCE R. "JOHNNY" March 11, 2007.

A WWII Army Air Force Veteran. Beloved husband of Dear brother-in-law of Rose Canning. Also survived by several Nieces, Nephews and Great Nieces and Nephews. Relatives, Friends and member of Morning Glory Seniors are invited to call Thursday 10-11 A.M. at THE WALTER J.

MEYERS FUNERAL HOME, 6643-45 Torresdale Ave. (at Unruh) PA 19135. Religious Service 11 A.M. Interment Forest Hills Cemetery. Donations in his memory to Paralyzed Veteran's of America, 7 Mill Brook Wilton, NH 03086 appreciated.

ROCCO HELEN (nee Stanishick), on March 8, 2007 of Langhorne, PA. Beloved wife of John Rocco, Sr. Mother of Sheron Ann James, Dominick John and Darlene Rocco. Also survived by 4 grandchildren, Christopher, Erick and Kennith James and Edward J. Rocco and one sister Rose Schreiber.

Service to be held from the Heritage Chapel, George Washington Memorial Park, 80 Stenton Plymouth Meeting on Thursday March 15 at 12:30 P.M. Relatives and friends may gather at the Chapel from 11 to 12:30 P.M. Int. George Washington Memorial Park. KIRK NICE INC.

www.kirkandnicefuneralhomes.com RUGGIERO THERESA March 11, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Anthony devoted mother of Anthony loving sister of Gabriel lorio (Angelina); also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing and Funeral Wednesday, 8 A.M., from THE ROGERS FUNERAL HOME, 1426-30 S. 3rd followed by her Funeral Mass, Annunciation B.V.M. Church, 10th and Dickinson 10 A.M.

Int. Holy Cross Cemetery. RUTLEDGE JOSEPH on March 9, 2007, formerly of Ambler. Husband of the late Theresa R. (nee Gleason) Rutledge.

Devoted father of Mary Ellen Eshelman, Joseph L. Rutledge, Jr. and Tracy A. Catlin, loving grandfather of Andrew, Sam, Grace and Katie. Also survived by his companion, A.

Claire Bimson. Relatives and friends are invited to call Thurs. after 10 A.M. at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Forest Ave.

and Hendricks Ambler. Funeral Mass 11 A.M. Interment private. Remembrances in his name to Gesu School, 1700 W. Thompson PA 19121, www.GesuSchool.org would be appreciated www.UrbanFuneralHome.com SANDS DALE age 64, on March 11, 2007 of Fort Washington, PA.

Beloved son of Julia S. Barner and the late William H. Sands. Brother of Tom Sands and Evelyn Guidotti. Memorial Service will be held at the convenience of the family.

KIRK NICE INC. www.kirkandnicefuneralhomes.com SAUL FLORENCE R. (nee Sussman), March 12, 2007 of Cherry Hill, NJ. Wife of the late Dr. Charles Saul.

Mother of Martha (Martin) Rossman, Barry Saul, M.D. and Ira Saul, Esq. Grandmother of Lonny (Roberta) Rossman, Corey (Jae) Rossman, Barclay Saul and Amanda Saul. Great grandmother of Liam, Eli and Ryan. Relatives and friends are invited Wednesday beginning 9:30 A.M.

to PLATT MEMORIAL CHAPELS 2001 Berlin Cherry Hill NJ. where funeral services will begin promptly at 10 A.M. Int. Roosevelt Mem. Park.

The family respectfully requests, in lieu of flowers, that contributions in her memory be made to Reading Hadassah, 223 Hawthorne Ct Reading, PA 19601 or Kesher Zion Synagogue 1245 Perkiomen Ave Reading PA 19602. SCARPELLO RICHARD A. March 10, 2007, of Willow Grove, Loving son of RoseMarie (nee Gallagher) and the late Joseph F. Dear brother of Linda Fowler, Salvatore (Fran), Marie (Phil) Graziani, and Daniel. Also survived by 2 beloved aunts, Pat Yager and Eileen Gallagher.

Father of Christina Scarpello. Many nieces and nephews also survive. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass. 10:30 A.M., Saturday, March 17, at St. John Of The Cross Church, 2800 Woodland Roslyn.

Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, at a later date. Donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude PL, Memphis TN 38105, or Lippincott Family Hospice, 335 Cottman PA 19111 in Mr. Scarpello's memory.

(DECKER F.H., Warminster) www.deckerfuneralhome.com SCHWARZ ALAN of Sewell NJ, passed away on March 10, 2007. Aged 81 years. Born in Syracuse, NY, Alan was a resident of Sewell for the past 10 years and prior to that lived in Delaware County, PA; they also had a summer home in Ocean City, NJ for 40 years. A 1944 graduate of Germantown High School, Alan was actively involved in the school's alumni. He was World War II Army Veteran and served in the Rainbow Division.

After the war he attended Rensaleer Technical School and Harvard Business School. Alan then worked for US Steel in Pittsburgh PA for 20 years. After his retirement, Alan owned the Drexel Hill Fabric Care Center in Drexel Hill, PA from 1978 1990. Beloved husband of the late, Kathryn (nee Wolff). Devoted father of Scott A.

Schwarz and his wife, Grace DelGuercio and loving grandfather of Ryan Schwarz and Kathryn and her husband Michael Lamothe. Services were held privately. Arr. by McGUINNESS FUNERAL HOME. Tributes and memories may be shared at www.mcgfuneral.com.

"The Lifetime Tribute Funeral Home" JOHN JAMES SR. age 72, of Stratford, NJ on March 10, 2007. Husband of the late Lillian Anna (nee Yearicks) Delaney; father of Lee-Ann (Scott) Dinardo-Surprenant, Elizabeth M. Gaylord, John (Barbara), J. Delaney and Charles (Karmina) Delaney; grandfather of Jason R.

Daigle, Jessica L. O'Neil, JoAnn Gaylord, Victoria Gaylord, John J. Delaney III, Sarah E. Delaney, and Carrie Mae Delaney, Ryan M. Delaney; step grandfather of Hydie M.

Surprenant and Hollie E. Surprenant; brother of Elizabeth Slane and Mary (Tony) Benedetto; also survived by several nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and grand nephews. Viewing Thursday 7 to 9 P.M. and Friday 8:30 to 9:30 A.M. at EUGENE J.

ZALE FUNERAL HOME, 712 White Horse Pike, Stratford N.J; PH- 856-783-5100. Funeral Mass at 1 0 A.M. on Friday at Our Lady of Grace R.C. Church, 35 White Horse Pike, Somerdale, NJ. Burial at Saint Joseph Cemetery Chewslanding, NJ.

DiTELLA CLAIRE E. (nee Miller) on March 11, 2007. Age 68. Beloved wife of the late Vincent J. Devoted mother of Claire Mansfield, Vincent J.

DiTella, Joanne M. DiTella. Loving mother-in-law of George Mansfield and Renate DiTella. Cherished grandmother of Michelle Mansfield, Jeff Mansfield, Shayna M. DiTella.

Great grandmother of Shane and Hailey Mansfield. Sister-in-law of Joseph and Gerri DiTella. She was an active member in Red Had Society (Red Hot Gems) and Golden Gems. Relatives, Friends, Members of Red Hat Society and Golden Gems are invited to her Viewing and Funeral on Wed. March 14th 9:30 A.M.

at THE JAMES A. McCAFFERTY FUNERAL HOME, 6709-11 Frankford Ave. (at Unruh Ave.) and are invited to participate in her Service of Christian Burial 10:30 A.M. in the Funeral Home. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

DOCKERY CATHERINE (nee Orek) on March 11, 2007. Beloved wife of the late James J. Dockery. Devoted mother of Patricia C. O'Donnell and Nina A.

Bugter. Sister of Nina Cobb and Michael Babick; also survived by 4 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Viewing and Funeral Thurs. 11 A.M. to 12 Noon at JOHN F.

FLUEHR AND SONS, INC. 3301 Cottman Ave Service of Christian Burial 12 Noon. Int. Oakland Cem. No Viewing Wed.

Eve. DOLENTE ROSE on March 8, 2007, of Wynnewood. Aunt, Great Aunt and Great-Great Aunt. Daughter of the late Louis V. Sr.

and Anna V. (nee Giancroce). Sister of the late Fred Gaetano, Vincent, Joseph, Louis V. A. Mary D'Alessandro, Elizabeth Ruggieri and Adelaide Concordia; survived by "three generations" of many loving nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing on Wednesday morning from 9 to 9:45 A.M., followed by her Funeral Mass, 10 A.M., at Presentation B.V.M. Church, 204 Haverford Road, Wynnewood PA 19096. Int. Holy Cross Cem. Contributions in her memory to Little Flower Manor, 1201 Springfield Darby PA 19023, would be appreciated.

Arr. by D'ANJOLELL MEMORIAL HOMES www.danjolell.com DUDEK DOROTHEA CLAIRE "DOT" (nee Sheridan), formerly of Mayfair, on March 10, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Walter A. Dudek. Devoted mother of Patricia, Michael, Dennis, Timothy, Kevin and Brian Dudek, Deborah Yaworsky, Dot Mizeraczak and Donna McGarrey.

Sister of Jean Fiorelli (Tony) and the late Phyllis Spiro (the late Bruce); also survived by 13 grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Thurs. 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. at JOHN F. FLUEHR AND SONS 3301-15 Cottman Ave.

Funeral Mass St. Matthew Church 11:15 A.M. Rite of Committal Holy Sepulchre Cem. Friends may call Wed. eve.

7 to 9 P.M. at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer's 100 N. 17th 2nd Pa 19103. FARNON MIRIAM L.

(nee Eble), on March 11, 2007, age 99 years, formerly of Roslyn. Wife kZ of the late Joseph; mother of the late Dolores Moore; grandmother of Robert Moore and Miriam Biase and the late Jane Moore and Joseph Moore; also survived by 4 great grandchildren, Kacie, Joey, Bryan and Connor. Funeral Service Friday, 11 A.M., at THE WILLIAM R. MAY FUNERAL HOME, Easton Rd. and Keswick Glenside.

Interment Holy Sepulchre Cem. Relatives and friends are invited to the Funeral Home Friday, after 10:30 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105.

www.mayfuneralhome.com FARRELL ALICE "BERNICE" (nee Cormican), age 82, March 11, 2007. Beloved wife of James "Dick" Farrell; mother of James, Jeanne Riehs, Patricia Lester and Barbara Bristol; sister of Ruth Quince, Mae Steward, Marshall Cormican and the late Kenneth Cormican, Margaret Beerley and Edward Cormican; also survived by 18 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Wednesday, 11 A.M. until 12:30 P.M., at RUFFENACH FUNERAL HOME, 4900 Township Line Burmont Drexel Hill. Her Funeral Mass will follow at 1 P.M., St.

Dorothy Church. Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery. FASCIOCCO JOHN A.

FASCIOCCO, 56, passed away March 10, 2007, in Jacksonville FL. A Celebration of Life will be held in Jacksonvile FL, on Saturday, March 17, 2007. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Jacksonville Humane Society, 8464 Beach Jacksonville FL 32216. FIELD LESLIE March 12, 2007. Husband of Gloria (nee Greenberg); father of Mona (Joel) Jaffe and Cynthia (Steven) Rozensky; grandfather of Matthew and Dana.

Relatives and friends are invited to Graveside Services Wed. 11:30 A.M. precisely at Shalom Memorial Park (Sec. Gabriel) Pine and Byberry Rds. Shiva will be observed at the residence of Mona and Joel Jaffe.

Contributions in his memory may be made to Congregation Shir Ami, 101 Richboro Rd. Newtown PA. 18940 or St. Mary Medical Center 1201 Langhorne- Newtown Rd. Langhorne PA.

19047. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL SACKS MICHAEL on March 11, 2007, of Cherry Hill. Age 84. Beloved husband of Lucille (nee Madinger). Loving father of Janet of Cherry Hill, Michael of Chicago, Mary of Westmont, Joan Durning of Hatfield PA, Carolyn McFadden of Cherry Hill and the late Linda.

Devoted grandfather of Michael Luke, Megan, Katelyn, Colin, James, Claire, Anna and Emily. Mr. Sharkey was a Veteran of the Army during WW II and worked for CIGNA for over 40 years. Relatives and friends are invited to the Viewing, 10 to 11 A.M., Wednesday, at The Catholic Church of St. Mary, 2001 Springdale Cherry Hill.

Mass of Christian Burial 11 A.M. Wednesday. Interment Calvary Cherry Hill. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 120 Wall St, FL 19, New York NY 10269-0658. (BRADLEY FUNERAL HOME, Marlton NJ, 856 983 1005) SPERA MARIE (nee Garofolo) of Mt.

Laurel, NJ, formerly of Mayfair on March 11, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Joseph V. Spera. Devoted mother of Donald J. Spera and the late Joseph Spera (the late Mary).

Loving grandmother of Christopher, Joseph and James Spera; also survived by 4 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Viewing and Funeral Fri. 9 to 10 A.M. at JOHN F. FLUEHR AND SONS 3301-15 Cottman Ave.

Service of Christian Burial 10 A.M. Rite of Committal Our Lady of Grace Cem. No Viewing Thursday Eve. SWIFT ALBERT WILLIAM III, March 10, 2007, of Wyncote PA. Husband of Jacqueline Lynch Swift; father of Christopher (Charron) and Michael; brother of Walter and Leonard Swift.

Also survived by 2 grandchildren. Funeral Service Thursday, March 15, 2007, at 1 1 A.M. (viewing from 9 to 1 1 A.M.), Germantown Christian Assembly 610 E. Mt. Pleasant Phila.

PA 19119. Int. Hillside Cemetery. Donations to Rosenfeld Cancer Center, Abington Memorial Hospital, 1 200 Old York Road, Abington PA 19001. Arr.

by JOHN E. GIBSON FUNERAL HOME TARTAGLIONE SYLVIA on March 11, 2007, age 52, of Phila. Beloved mother of Angel Marie Primwhere (Bill); loving grandmother of Ashley, Hannah and Hailey; dear sister of John Tartaglione, Marie Tartaglione and the late Tony T. Tartaglione; dear fiancee of Edward Morris. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday, 7 to 9 P.M., and Friday, 8:45 to 9:45 A.M., at THE JAMES M.

CAMPBELL FUNERAL HOME, 500 E. Benner St. (at 6100 N. Rising Sun Funeral Mass, 10:30 A.M., St. William Church.

Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Fox Chase Cancer Center, 333 Cottman Phila. PA 19111, would be appreciated by her family. THACKRAY EUGENE W. "WHITEY" on March 11, 2007.

Beloved husband of Barbara J. (nee Greene). Devoted father of Eugene F. (Mary Lou) Thackray; also survived by his 2 loving grandchildren Jean Marie (Joseph) Paddock and Bradley (Mary) Thackray; and his 3 loving great grandchildren Alexandra, Joseph and Jack. Funeral and Int private.

GRASSO F.H. TURNER PAUL R. JR. on March 11, 2007, age 48 of Broomall, formerly of East Lansdowne. Devoted father of Tiffany and Crystal.

Survived by his granddaughter Julianne; loving son of Paul Turner Sr. and Bettylou (nee McKeone); beloved brother of Mark, Mary Ward and Anne Acciavatti; also survived by his nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass Friday 1 P.M. St. Pius Church, Lawrence Rd.

Broomall. Relatives and friends may call 11:30 to 12:30 at THE FRANK C. VIDEON FUNERAL HOME, Sproul and Lawrence Broomall and may also call Thurs. eve 7 to 9 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers memorial may be sent for a tree to be planted in Paul's Memory to P.O. 174 Broomall. PA. 19008 Int. Glenwood Memorial Gardens WALTERS MARTHA (MERT) (nee Shaffer) on Sunday, Marcy 11, 2007 of Bensalem.

Beloved wife of George Walters and devoted mother of Janine, Jeffry and his wife Angela and 3 grandchildren, Erik, Madalyn and Luke; also survived by 2 sisters and many nieces and nephews. Services private. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to St. Jude Children's Research 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.

Arr. by the TOMLINSON F.H., Bensalem WALTZ MARY CHRISTINA, of PA, age 63, passed away on Feb. 9, 2007, at home. She is survived by her sister Karen Mistier of Dedham MA. Arrangements were made by THE CREMATION SOCIETY OF MASSACHUSETTS WHALEN ANN CHRISTMAS (nee McGinty) aged 101 years.

Formerly of Ardmore, PA. On March 1 0, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Morgan J. Whalen; mother of Kathleen Russo and Ann E. Whalen; also survived by 3 grandchildren.

She is predeceased by 10 brothers and sisters. Relatives and friends are invited to her Visitation Thurs. at 10 A.M. in St. Denis Church 2401 St.

Denis Lane Havertown, PA 19083 and to her Mass of Christian Burial following at 11 A.M. Int. St. Monica's Cemetery. www.stretchfuneralhome.com WIERCINSKI EDWARD on March 11, 2007, age 84, of Broomall.

Beloved husband of Wanda (nee Porzuczek). Devoted father of Stanley Thomas G. and Edward also survived by his 4 grandchildren and his brothers Stanley and Benjamin. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Wednesday eve 7 to 9 P.M. in THE FRANK C.

VIDEON FUNERAL HOME, Sproul and Lawrence Broomall and to funeral Mass Thursday at 10 A.M. in St. Anastasia Church, West Chester, Newtown Square, PA. Memorials may be sent in his name to either the American Heart Assoc. (Delaware Memorial Fulfillment 777 Penn Suite 200, PA 1 5235 or Juvenile Diabetes 200 Ben Franklin Parkway, PA 19130.

Int. SS Peter and Paul Cem. WOLFSON GILBERT, March 8, 2007. Husband of Lillian (nee Perloff); father of Jill Wolfson and Wendy McGarry; grandfather of Alex, Gwen, Cara, Sean and Brianna. Graveside Services were held Monday March 12th at Roosevelt Memorial Park.

Contributions in his memory may be made to Einstein Hospice, Nazareth Hospice or a charity of the donor's choice. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL SACKS EMILIA 99, of Gettysburg PA Family will receive friends from 10 A.M. until the start of Mass Wednesday morning at Church. BALLEZZI MARIE (nee Horahan), March 10, 2007 after a long illness. Beloved wife of the late Henry Devoted mother of Ann Griffin-Keith (Joseph Gordon), James M.

Griffin, Jr. and Teresa Griffin; also survived by 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her VIEWING WED. EVE. 6-8 P.M.

at THE MONTI-RAGO FUNERAL HOME 2533-35 S. Broad St. Services and interment will be private. BARON PETER, March 10, 2007; devoted husband of the late Anna (nee Mudry)who died in 1999 and devoted uncle to his one nephew and 5 nieces. Pete was a person who loved life, his cat Kitty and his church (he attended the 5:30 Mass every Saturday until illness stopped him).

He was a WWII veteran who fought at the Battle of the Bulge and other battles in Europe as a ranger in the 3rd Armored Division in the spearhead unit; he was awarded his sharpshooter certificate, was wounded during the war and discharged in 1945. He will be sadly missed by his family. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing on Thursday, at 9 A.M., at THE FLETCHER-NASEVICH FUNERAL HOME, 9529 Bustleton Ave. Mass of Christian Burial, 1 1 A.M., St. Cecilia Church.

Int. St. Mary's Cemetery, Fox Chase. www.fletchernasevich.com BENDER DR. SHELON, on March 12, 2007 Husband of Barbara (nee Dashoff).

Father of Ellen (Dr. Harvey) Kleiner, Donna Bender, Lauren (Dr. Gil) Wernovsky and Dr. Kevin (Lori) Bender; also survived by 7 grandchildren. The family will be at the late residence Wed.

through Thurs. and a Memorial Celebration will be held Thurs. 7 P.M. at the late residence. Contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

JOSEPH LEVINE AND SONS www.levinefuneral.com CITRONE ELLEN T. (nee Raucci) on March 12, 2007, of So. Phila. Beloved wife of the late Mario beloved mother of Julian (Pat) and Edward (Diane); 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing 8:30 A.M., LEONETTI O'LEARY FUNERAL HOME N.E.

cor. Broad and Wolf Sts. Funeral Mass, 10 A.M., St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 17th and Morris Sts. Int.

SS. Peter and Paul Cem. (Parking on Premises) CLARK SHAUN KEVIN, age 29 Suddenly on March 10, 2007. Beloved Father of Jessica, Austin and Makayla. Beloved son of Catherine Clark.

Brother of Gregory (Sandy), Brian (Erin), Mary Kate and Thomas Clark. He will be sadly missed by his Nieces and Nephews. Relatives and Friends are invited to his Memorial Services Wednesday 11:00 A.M. at LAMBIE FUNERAL HOME 8000 Rowland Avenue (at Rhawn Street). Int.

Private. Friends are invited to visit with the family Wed. 10 to 1 1 A.M. at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorial to Shaun's Children's Education Fund, (CO Lambie Funeral Home) would be appreciated.

CODAGNONE ANNE age 85, passed away on March 11, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Alfred Codagnone; devoted mother of Joseph Codagnone (Rita) and the late Julianne Dilmore; mother-in-law of William Dilmore; grandmother of Freddy Dilmore, Annmarie Dilmore, Jennifer, Nicole and Megan Codagnone. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Viewing Wed. Eve. from 7-9 P.M.

at THE FLUEHR FUNERAL HOME, 864 Bristol Pike (Rte. 13), Bensalem. Mass of Christian burial Thurs. 11 A.M. at St.

Anne Church Atlantic and Magnolia Ave. Wild wood, J. Int. Cape May County Veterans Cem. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Julianne Dilmore Scholarship Fund, 15 Sadie Wood Drive, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210.

COHEN JOSEPH March 12, 2007, of Mt. Laurel NJ. Father of Fredric (Parker) Cohen, Robin (Jordan) Lieberman, David (Kathleen) Cohen and Eric Cohen; son of Adeline Cohen; brother of the late Eugene Cohen; dear companion of Lynn Spivak; grandfather of Jesse, Allison, Andrew, Michelle, Devin and Elizabeth. Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Services Wednesday, 1 P.M. precisely, GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL SACKS SUBURBAN NORTH, 310 Second St.

Pike, Southampton PA. Int. Shalom Memorial Park. Shiva will be observed at the residence of Robin and Jordan Lieberman. Contributions in his memory may be made to American Heart Assoc.

Memorial Fulfillment Center, 777 Penn Center Suite 200, Pittsburgh PA 15235, or Fox Chase Cancer Center, 333 Cottman Phila. PA 191 1 1 COPECHAL EDWARD L. Ill, of Croydon PA, on March 10, 2007. Son of Edward L. Jr.

and Kathryn Grifffith; grandson of Edward L. Sr. Family and friends are invited to attend his Viewing Thursday 9:30 to 11 A.M., at THE MOLDEN FUNERAL CHAPEL, 133 Otter Bristol PA. A Service will follow at 1 1 A.M. Int.

private. COYNE ANN C. "NANCY" (nee Gallagher), on March 11, 2007, of Glenside. Beloved wife of 53 years to William mother of Mary Kay, Biff, J.T., Tom and Anne; also survived by 8 grandchildren; one great grandson and 2 beloved sisters, Peggy Rothwell and Mary Jane Paquin. Funeral Mass Thursday, 10:30 A.M., Queen of Peace Church, North Hills Avenue and Fitzwatertown Road, Ardsley.

Relatives and friends are invited to Visitation at the Church Thursday after 9:30 A.M. Int. private. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to Fox Chase Cancer Center, 333 Cottman Phila. PA 19111, or Queen of Peace Church, Sanctuary Fund, 820 North Hills Avenue, Ardsley PA 19038, would be appreciated.

WILLIAM R. MAY FUNERAL HOME Glenside North Wales www.mayfuneralhome.com DECKER JOANNE M.D. on March 12, 2007 of Jenkintown. Wife of Dennis R. Durbin; mother of Madeleine, Jack and Will; daughter of Constance and Robert Decker; sister of Ken and Rob Decker; also survived by 17 nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service Thursday March 15 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Martin-ln-The-Fields Church St. Martins Lane and West Willow Grove Ave. Chestnut Hill.

Relatives and friends may call at JACOB F. RUTH FUNERAL HOME, 8413 Germantown Chestnut Hill Wednesday Evening 5 to 7 P.M. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in Joanne's name to Childrens Hospital 34th Civic Center Phila, PA 19104 STEPHEN J. "STEVE" on March 11, 2007 of Little Torch Key, FL, formerly of Overbrook. Survived by his wife Joan C.

(nee Milici); his children Stephen Gina A. Calabro (Robert) and Anthony J. (Elisa) and his grandchildren Robert, Claudia and Ava. He was predeceased by his brother George. Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation on Thurs.

eve. 7 to 9 P.M. and to his Funeral on Fri. morning 10 A.M. at THE ROBERT L.

D'ANJOLELL MEMORIAL HOME OF BROOMALL, 2811 West Chester Pike, Broomall PA. Funeral Mass 11:30 A.M. St. Dorothy's Church. Interment Fernwood Cemetery.

Contributions in Steve's memory to Children's Hospital, 34th and Civic Center PA 19104 would be appreciated. www.danjolell.com FULLEN JOAN P. (nee Fitzgerald) on March 10, 2007 of Oreland. Beloved wife of Ed. Dear mother of Larry (Kathy), Terry, Patty Campbell (Tom), Margie Schisler (Joe) and Tom (Geriann).

Grandmother of 13. Sister of Margaret Lenand and Dan. Relatives and friends are invited to call Wed. 6 P.M. to 8 P.M.

and Thurs 10 A.M. at Holy Martyrs Church, Allison Ave. and Ulmer Oreland, PA 19075. Funeral Mass Thurs. 1 1 A.M.

Int. Holy Sepulchre Cem. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the above named church. JOHN F. MURRAY F.H.

(215)233-4888 GILBERT ALFRED, March 11, 2007, husband of Louise (nee Bowser) of Merion, PA; father of Beth (Dr. Richard) Reisboard, Valerie Swarbrick and William (Judith) Gilbert; step father of Alfred (Linda) Harrison and Roland Harrison; brother of Natalie (Stanley) Isenberg; grandfather of Adam and Lisa, Dana and Hal, Jeremy and Jennifer, Marc and Amanda, Amy and Danny, Christine and Dennis and Lauren; also survived by 9 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Services Wednesday 1:00 P.M. JOSEPH LEVINE AND SON, N. Broad St.

above 71st Ave. Interment Mount Sharon Cem. The family will return to the late residence. Contributions in his memory may be made to Gerda and Kurt Klein Foundation, Chron's and Colitis Foundation, Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, or FMV. www.levinefuneral.com HAJOWYJ PARASKA, on March 10, 2007.

Mother of Luba and Olga. Grandmother of Lisa Blades (Alvin) and great grandmother of Holly; also survived by family in Ukraine. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Viewing Thurs. 10 A.M. at St.

Michael the Archangel Ukr. Catholic Church, 1013 Fox Chase Jenkintown, PA Requiem Liturgy 1 1 A.M. Int. Lawnview Cem. www.fletchernasevich.com IACOBUCCI ANTHONY J.

on March 11, 2007, of Springfield PA. Loving father of the late Anthony Louis. Survived by his beloved wife of 50 years Carolina (nee Sardella), his loving children Mary Ann Messick (William), Raymond Anthony (Rosemary Michael Anthony (Lynn) and David Mulhern, and his adoring grandchildren Lauren, Billy, Stephen, Carly, Maura, Cristina and Gina; also survived by his brother Frank and his devoted cousin Bob lacobucci. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing on Wednesday eve 6 to 9 P.M. and to his Funeral Thursday morning 8:30 A.M.

at THE ROBERT L. D'ANJOLELL MEMORIAL HOME OF BROOMALL, 2811 West Chester Pike, Broomall PA. Funeral Mass, 10 A.M., St. Francis of Assisi Church. Int.

SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory to the National Centre for Padre Pio, 2213 Old Route 100, Barto PA 19504 or the Alzheimer's Robert Morris 1 00 N. 17th 2nd FL, PA 19103 would be appreciated. www.danjolell.com KURNITSKY HELENA, March 12, 2007.

Beloved wife of Philip. Loving mother of Arden Sulkowski (Mark) and Brett Kurnitsky. Sister of Murray Smith. Adored grandmother of Ryan, Sarah and Kyle. Daughter of the late Gertrude Dempster.

Daughter-in-law of Mollie (the late Sol) Kurnitsky. Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Services Wed. 11:30 A.M. precisely at GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL SACKS SUBURBAN NORTH, 310 Second St. Pike, Southampton.

Int. Shalom Memorial Park. The family will return to her late residence. Contributions in her memory may be made to Lung Cancer Alliance, 1747 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C.

20006, 1 1th Floor. LEIGHTON WILLIAM March 10, 2007. beloved husband of Rita (nee Palestini). Beloved son of the late Margaret. Loving father of Maria (Bill) Carmichael, Matthew (Monique) Leighton, William J.

Jr and Jennifer Leighton. Son-in-law of Flavio and Stella Palestini. Brother of Matthew A. (Elaine) Leighton Jr. and the late George and Joseph Leighton; brother-in-law of Ann Leighton.

Also survived by 8 loving grandchildren; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, many nieces and nephews. Funeral Thurs. morning after 8:30 A.M. from THE STOLFO FUNERAL HOME, 2536-38 S. Broad St.

Funeral Mass 1 0 A.M. at Stella Maris Church, 9th and Bigler St. Interment SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA. VIEWING WED.

EVE. 7 TO 9 P.M LIPINSKI HENRY STANISLAUS entered into eternal rest peacefully on March 9, 2007. Beloved husband of Margaret (nee O'Neill). Loving father of Mary B. (Ronald), Ann L.

(John) Kolb, Elizabeth L. (Francis) McDermott, Joseph Z. (Marisel), Francis W. (Theresa), also the late Henry Jr. He also leaves 5 grandchildren; brother of Zygmunt of Edison, N.J.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Wed. from 9 A.M. at the Shrine of Old St. Joseph's, 321 Wil lings Alley (Society Hill), PA 19106 for the Reposing. Funeral Mass 10 A.M.

precisely. Int. St. John Neumann Cem. In lieu of floral tributes, all memorial gifts in his memory are requested forwarded to the Old St.

Joseph's Pipe Organ Fund at the above address. RONALD REX PISELLI FUNERAL CHAPELS INC. LONG DANIEL on March 9, 2007, of Glenolden PA. Beloved husband of Dolores M. (nee Sandy) Long; devoted father of Dolores M.

Blubaugh; loving grandfather of Matthew A. Blubaugh; brother of Frances Pelosi. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Friday, 9:30 A.M., O'LEARY FUNERAL HOME, 640 E. Springfield Springfield PA, and to his Viewing Thursday Eve after 6:30 P.M. Funeral Mass Friday, 10:30 A.M., Our Lady of Fatima Church, South Secane PA.

Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery. Contributions to American Heart Assoc. (DeICo), Memorial Fulfillment Center.

777 Penn Center Suite 200, Pittsburgh PA 15235. (Parking on Premises) ALFONSO, on March 6, 2007, of Springfield PA. Beloved husband of the late Ann A. (nee Brown) Manzi; devoted father of Joseph W. (Fay) Manzi, Nancy (David) Purcell, and Regina Clark; also survived by 8 grandchildren; brother of Rita Sankey and Marie Fulton.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Mass 10 A.M., Church of St. Pius 220 Lawrence Road, Broomall PA, and to his Viewing after 9 A.M. in the Church. Int. SS.

Peter and Paul Cem. (O'LEARY F.H., Springfield, PA) MATTERN SARA JANE MARTIN, age 91, on March 10, 2007, of Devon Manor, formerly of Wayne. Predeceased by her husband, Kendall B. Mattern Sr. Survived by her 3 children, Patricia M.

Dickerson, Susan Bowers, and Kendall B. Mattern also survived by 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Interment will be private in Altoona PA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust Phila. PA 19103.

STUARD F.H. ARDMORE Family Owned Since 1822 MEYERS MARGARET F. (nee Kane), March 11, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Ralph Meyers. Devoted mother of Ralph Meyers, Jr.

(the late Frances) and Margaret Keehfuss (Carl J. Loving grandmother of Carl, Ralph, John and Robert. Dear great grandmother of Chelsea, John, Alexa, Taylor, Robert, Perri, Ralph and Brooke. Sister of Marjorie Ratcliffe, William Kane, Harry Kane and Catherine Overholt. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Wed.

8:30 A.M. WACKERMAN FUNERAL HOME, 8060 Verree Fox Chase, followed by Funeral Mass 10 A.M. St. Cecilia Church. Int.

Lawnview Cem. In lieu of flowers donations in her name to Fox Chase Cancer Center, 333 Cottman PA 19111 appreciated. MULLEN CHARLES died Saturday, March 10, 2007, at the Regina Nursing Center in Norristown. He was 94 years old and the husband of 64 years to the late Martha Jane (Sugden) Mullen. Surviving are his 3 sons, Charles A.

(Ann) Mullen of Blue Bell, William D. (Cindy) Mullen Sr. of Collegeville and Rev. Richard G. Mullen, O.S.A., of Miami FL and a daughter, Joan Valania of Wilmington DE; 2 grandchildren, Bill Jr.

and Shannon Ann along with several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects on Wednesday, March 14th, from 7 to 9 P.M., and on Thursday, March 15th, from 8:30 to 9:15 A.M., at BOYD-HORROX FUNERAL HOME OF EAST NORRITON, 200 W. Germantown Pike, Norristown PA 19401. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, March 15th, at 10 A.M., at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, DeKalb and Chestnut Streets, Norristown.

Interment St. Patrick's Cemetery in East Norriton. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Charles' name to Augustinian Missions in Peru, South America, PO Box 340, Villanova PA 19085. www.LifeCelebration.com NEMETH PETER on March 10, 2007, age 86. Beloved husband for 61 yrs to Helen (nee Ner), devoted father of Sandy (Don) Romeo, Mary Lukashunas and the late Florence Nemeth, cherished grandfather of 3, great grandfather of 3.

Family and friends are invited to Peter's Life Celebration Wed. after 10 A.M. from Descent of the Holy Spirit Romanian Orthodox Church, 323 Ashbourne Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027, followed by his Funeral Service 11 A.M. Int. Hillside Cem.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Pete's memory preferred to Holy Spirit Church at the above address. Family Service by CRAFTGIVNISH OF ABINGTON, 215-659-2000. www.lifecelebration.com NOEL RAMONA T. (nee Bender), on March 10, 2007 of Media, PA. Wife of the late George P.

Noel. Mother of George P. Noel, Esq. (Mary Ellen) and Mary Margaret "Meg" Wendel (Marty); also survived by 6 grandchildren and one great grandson. Funeral Mass 11:30 A.M.

Friday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Amosland Rd. and Franklin Morton where friends may call from 10:30 to 11:15 A.M. Burial Eastlawn Cem. Memorial gifts to the Amosland Home and School 549 Amosland Morton, PA 19070. WHITE-LUTTRELL F.H.

N0T0R0 MARY (nee Actis-Grande), formerly of Mayfair and South Philadelphia, on March 10, 2007; beloved wife of the late James V. Notoro; devoted mother of Arlene N. Morgan (David sister of Michael Actis-Grande; loving grandmother of Elizabeth Crafton (Christopher) and Lauren Morgan; great grandmother of Lillian Crafton; also survived by 7 nephews and 3 nieces. Relatives, friends, members of Our Lady of Ransom Senior Citizens and the Amalgamated Garment Workers Union are invited to attend her Funeral Wednesday 8:30 to 9:30 A.M. at JOHN F.

FLUEHR AND SONS 3301-15 Cottman Ave. Funeral Mass Our Lady of Ransom Church 10 A.M. Rite of Committal Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday Evening 7 to 9 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Scattergood Behavioral Health Foundation, Adams Ave. Roosevelt PA 19124 or the Arlene Notoro Morgan Scholarship Endowment at the Temple University School of Communications and Theater, 13th St. Susquehanna PA 19122.. PELLECCHIA ALBERT, March 11, 2007. husband of (nee Devoted Joann Gatti Beloved Josephine Crisante).

father of and Albert, Jr. (Marian), grandfather of Maria, Lauren and Albert, III. brother of Eleanor Colantonio, Lena DiLuca Alfonso "Jr." and Pat Pellecchia. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing and Funeral Thurs. morning 8:45 A.M.

at The Church of the Epiphany, 11th and Jackson Sts. Funeral Mass to begin 9:30 A.M. Ent. Calvary Cherry Hill, NJ. In lieu of flowers the family request donations to Alzheimer's Robert Morris 100 N.

17th 2nd PA 19103 in Al's memory. Arr. by VINCENT GANGEMI FUNERAL HOME, INC. Loving Joanna. Dear.

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