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THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER www.philly.com B13 Sunday, August 3, 2008 FuneralAnnouncements PLEASE VIEW AND SIGN THE ONLINE GUESTB00KATPHILLY.COM STITH PERRONE FILOMENA (nee Cimino), July 31, 2008. Devoted wife of Anthony for 63 years. Beloved mother of Carol (Domenic) Crociante and Anthony (Margaret), dear sister of Rita Torre and Maria Del Bianco and the late Carmen, Michael, Anthony and Benny Cimino, loving grandmother of Cheryl and Jennifer; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Viewing 9 to 10:30 A.M. Mon.

from St. Rita of Cascia Church, Funeral Mass to begin at 10:30. Int. Fernwood Cem. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made in her name to St.

Rita of Cascia Church, 1166 S. Broad St. Phila. 19146 Baldi FUNERAL HOME EST. 1921 4 SMALLEY LISA A.

(nee Broccardi), age 46, on Thursday, July 31, 2008 of Bensalem. Beloved wife for 25 years to Michael G. Smalley. Loving mother of Michael J. and David P.

Smalley. Devoted daughter to Marie (nee Schenzle) and the late Dominic Broccardi. Dear sister of Mary McCauley (George), Michael Cosmo (Mary), and Cathy Weldie (John). She was also known as Miss Lisa to her students at Footlities Dance Studio. Family and friends are invited to Lisa's Life Celebration Tues.

between 8:30 10 A.M. at JOHN F. GIVNISH OF ACADEMY 10975 Academy Rd, 1-800-Givnish and to participate in Her Funeral Mass at 11 A.M., Church of St. Charles Boromeo. Interment Resurrection Cem.

In lieu of flowers, a donation in Lisa's memory to The Womens' Humane Society, 3839 Richlieu Rd, Bensalem PA 19020 would be appreciated. www.lifecelebration.com STALLER JEROME MARK, Aug. 1, 2008. Father of Shara Rich (Eric) and Chad Staller (Ashley D'Amato). Son of Irene and the late Isadore Staller; brother of Andrea Zeises (Richard); grandfather of Bradley David and Emme Rachel Rich.

Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Services Sun. 11 A.M. precisely GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL SACKS, 6410 N. Broad St. Int.

Montefiore Cem. Family will return to the residence of Irene Staller. Contributions in his memory may be made to Gift of Life Donor, 401 N. 3rd PA 19123 or the American Heart 5455 N. High Columbus, OH 43214.

STEEL JAMES, on July 30, 2008, after a long illness, age 84 years. Jim was a WWII US Army Air Corps veteran. Beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Graziana). He is also survived by his loving daughter Carol Steel. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Tues.

Aug. 5th from 10 A.M. at the KIRK AND NICE SUBURBAN CHAPEL, 333 County Line Road, Feasterville PA, 215-354-0085 where Funeral Services will be held at 11 A.M. Int. to follow at Sunset Memorial Park.

His family requests that donations in Jim's memory be made to the Salvation Army, 701 N. Broad PA 19123. www.kirk andnicefuneralhomes.com wnMMWcm rf for JiKjidwp dead mtkd, See the Death Notices at Philly.com phillyccom anything pgrything philly QUINN PAUL D. on July 31, 2008 of Phila. Devoted father and father-in-law of Amy E.

Rhodes Mark), Melanie A. Quinn, Lori Ann Giannone (Alan), David P. Quinn Christine), Jenni Lee Winchester (Asa), Michael D. Quinn (Fiance, Ashley), brother of Donald Quinn, Joseph Rittenhouse, also survived by 5 dear grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Gathering Monday from 4:00 P.M.

until Sharing of Memories at 5:30 P.M. at THE JOSEPH A. FLUEHR III FUNERAL HOME, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Richboro, PA. In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to American Cancer Society 1626 Locust St.

Phila PA 19103 www.fluehr.com RYNKEWICZ THOMAS "Rinky" on Aug. 1, 2008, at the age of 75, loving husband of Mary (nee Schwartz), devoted father of Karen Ann and Robert (Karen Beth), and the late Denise Marie and Thomas dear Pop-Pop Rink to Jaret Thomas, brother of Jimmy, Regina, Margaret and the late Jack and Mary; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Wednesday eve 7 to 9 P.M. BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So.

of Grant Ave.) followed by his service 9 P.M. Int. private. In lieu of flowers family prefers donations to Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1 Reed St. Suite 200, PA 19147 in his memory.

SAILE MARGARET MARY "PEG" (Nee: Gleeson) unexpectedly on July 31, 2008, age 80, of Lawncrest. She was a parish secretary at Saint William Church for almost 40 years. Beloved wife for 58 years of John Sr. Devoted mother of John Jr. (Marie), Mary E.

Chrisman (Paul R. Denis J. (Dolores) and Joseph G. (Mary). Loving grandmother of 12.

Dear sister of the late Mary Miller. Also survived by her sisters-in-law, a brother-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews. Her family will receive relatives and friends Monday 6:00 to 8:00 PM and Tuesday 9:15 to 10:15 AM at Saint William Church 6200 Rising Sun PA 19111. Funeral Mass 10:30 AM. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to Saint William School Fund in care of the above address, Camilla Hall, King and Frazer Roads, Immaculata, PA 19345 or Mass Cards would be appreciated. Harry Davis Kosher caterer, 86 Harry Davis, 86, of Telford, a Philadelphia-area kosher caterer for more than 50 years, died of renal failure at Mercy Suburban Hospital in Norris-town on July 13. A 1942 graduate of Central High School, Mr. Davis was an Army Ranger who saw combat during the D-Day invasion. With his father, Harry, and his brother Milton, Mr.

Davis opened Davis Caterers at Broad Street and Girard Avenue in 1948 and operated it into the 1960s, said his son Ronnie, who owns a special events and catering business in Manhattan. After the Broad Street business closed, his son said, Mr. Davis continued his kosher catering until 2000. In September 1987, for instance, Mr. Davis and a partner opened the Willow Grove Dinner Theater in the ballroom of the Fiesta Motor Lodge on Easton Road near the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

Mr. Davis was running a kosher catering operation from the motel. Ronnie Davis said that when people learn who his father was, "they say, 'Oh my God, he did my bar or, 'He did my He had touched so many people's lives." Besides his son, he is survived by his wife, Jacqueline; sons Alan and Stuart; a daughter, Phyllis Teller; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his first wife, Lillian linger. A memorial service is planned.

Catherine A. Callahan Teacher, 92 Catherine A. Callahan, 92, of Glen Mills, a former teacher at the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, died Tuesday at Riddle Memorial Hospital of a stroke. Born in Millville, N.J., Mrs. Callahan was a graduate of Drexel Institute of Technology, majoring in home economics.

Her son, Robert Callahan 3d, a scientist at the National Cancer Institute, said his mother taught commercial cooking at the School for the Deaf from the late 1960s into the 1980s. Her husband, Robert died in 1970. Besides her son, Mrs. Callahan is survived by a daughter, Anne Hogue; four grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren. A memorial service will begin at 11 a.m.

tomorrow at Concord Liberty Presbyterian Church, 256 Bethel Glen Mills. Friends may call at the church from 10:30. Allen Baxter Executive, 96 Allen Baxter, 96, a vice president of Arco Pipeline died of congestive heart failure July 15 at the Quadrangle, a retirement community in Haverford. Mr. Baxter graduated from Central High School and earned a degree in civil engineering from Pennsylvania State University in 1934.

His 39-year career began with Atlantic Refining Co. He worked in the pipeline division, for many years as general superintendent. During World War II, Mr. Baxter was the general superintendent for War Emergency Pipelines, a government agency, in Cincinnati. In 1952, he and two Atlantic colleagues toured several African nations, examining the firm's marketing operations.

At several local forums in the 1970s, he recommended approval of the Alaska Pipeline as compatible with the environment. Mr. Baxter was a trustee of the Historical Society of Montgomery County as well as a member of Omicron Association of Phi Kappa Tau fraternity, the Rotary Club of Philadelphia, the St. Andrew's Society of Philadelphia, and the Swedish Colonial Society. His hobbies included woodworking and sports car rallying.

Surviving are his wife, Judith; sons John and William; four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. A private memorial service was held July 21. STROUP MARION on July 30, 2008. of Rydal Park. Wife of the late Frank mother of Marion "Myrnie" McLaughlin (John), Frank "Josh" H.

Stroup (Linda). She is also survived 4 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and a sister Elizabeth Wiest (Walter). A Memorial Service will be held on Wed. at 2 P.M. at Rydal Park, 1515 The Fairway Jenkintown, PA 19046.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be sent to the Rydal Friendship Fund in care of Rydal Park at the above address or Brethern Housing Association 219 Hummel St. Harrisburg, PA 17104 or a charity of the donor's choice. BARON ROWLAND F.H., Abington TORGERSON MAYNARD A. July 29, 2008. of Warminster, PA.

Beloved husband of Rose (nee Graziani) of Warminster, father of Anthony Torgerson and Michele Euster, brother of Myron (Linda), Edwin (Jalena), Ole (Kay), Lucille Thomson, Shirley (Joseph) Smythe and the late Allen. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass Mon. Aug. 4, 2008 at 10 A.M. in Nativity of Our Lord Church, Street Warminster.

Friends will be received Monday morning after 9:00 A.M. until time of the Mass in the church. Interment Our Lady of Grace Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to American Diabetes Memorial Honor Nat'l Processional P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312 in Mr.

Torgerson's memory. Arr. THE DECKER FUNERAL HOME, Warminster, PA. www.deckerfuneralhome.com VERSACE PASQUALINE (nee DiBiase), August 1, 2008. Wife of the late Vincenzo.

Beloved mother of Frank Versace, Rachael (John) DePrince, Geatano (Antoinette) Versace, Michael Versace and Diana (Harry) Gordon. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild. Viewing Wed. morning after 8:45 A.M. in Epiphany of Our Lord Church, 11th Jackson Sts.

Funeral Mass at 9:30 A.M. Int. Holy Cross Cemetery. (Arr. by STOLFO) WIEDMAYER ANDREW T.

on Jul. 30, 2008 of Churchville, beloved husband of 25 years to Virginia E. (nee Colbert) Wiedmayer, dearest father of Leanne Jeanne Wiedmayer, Diane Ingbritsen, brother of Thomas Wiedmayer, grandfather of Kathryn V. and John R. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Tuesday from 10:00 A.M.

until his Funeral Service 11:00 A.M. at THE JOSEPH A. FLUEHR III FUNERAL HOME, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Richboro, PA. Interment Newtown Cemetery, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to Fox Chase Cancer Center 333 Cottman Ave. Phila PA 19111. www.fluehr.com WINKELMAN PAULINE T. (nee Petraits), age 84, on August 2, 2008. Devoted wife of the late Robert B.

Winkelman, Jr. Loving mother of Eileen Winkelman (Tim Lehotsky), Nora Winkelman and Robert B. Winkelman, III. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing and funeral Friday, until at L.A. DIGIACOMO FUNERAL HOME, 1055 Southampton followed by services at the funeral home.

Int. Resurrection Cem. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Albert the Great Church, 212 Welsh Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006. (directions: www.DiGiacomoFuneralHome.com) rf or Jn(jidm death notied, See the Death Notices at Philly.com phillyficom anything everything philly wmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm MONOSTRO DIANA MARIE (nee Prete), Aug.

1, 2008. Wife of the late Bernard Monostro, formerly of Bellmawr. Mother of Dana Brown (Robert) and Tara Watson (Kevin). Sister of Phyllis Jacobs. Grandmother of Sean, Christopher, Kayla Hannah and Nathaniel.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tues. 11 A.M. at St. Agnes Church, 701 Little Gloucester Blackwood, NJ where the family will greet relatives and friends after 10 A.M. Interment St.

Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to Food for the Poor, 6401 Lyons Dept. 9662, Coconut Creek, FL 33073. MANCINI FUNERAL HOME, Inc. MORTON MILDRED (nee Preston), on July 28, 2008, of Normandy Farms- Blue Bell, formerly of Lafayette Hill.

Wife of the late James S. D'Arcy, and Albert W. Morton. Mother of Diane George and Virginia D'Arcy, 2 grandchildren. Memorial Service Tuesday Aug.

5th, 2 P.M. at the auditorium of Normandy Farms Estates. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to The Philadelphia Zoo. LOWNES FH, Lafayette Hill MURPHY EDITH A.

(nee Hyer) on July 28, 2008 of Roslyn. Wife of the late Remington Mother of Martha A. Adler and Remington M. Murphy, Jr. Also survived by 2 granddaughters Lily A.

and Jennie Marie Adler. Sister of the Frank Hyer, Jennie Thomas, James Hyer and late Susan Steidle. Funeral Mass Thursday 11 A.M. St. John of the Cross Church, Woodland and Thomson Roslyn.

Relatives and friends are invited to the Church Thursday after 10 AM. Interment Evergreen Hillside, NJ. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 would be appreciated.

www.mayfuneralhome.com 11 WILLIAM R. MAY funeral home, inc. Glenside- North Wales NORMAN JOSEPH F. 85 yrs, on July 31, 2008 of Roslyn, after a long battle with dementia. Beloved husband of Helen M.

(nee Heffernan) for 63 years. Father of Helen Shaffert, Anne Nigro (Jack), Joseph III, Neil, Mark (Monica), James (Janine) and John (Judy). Also survived by 14 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and 2 more on the way. Funeral Mass Tuesday 11 A.M. at St.

John of the Cross Church, Woodland Thomson Rds, Roslyn. Relatives and friends are invited to the Church Tuesday after 10 A.M. Int. St. John Neumann Cem.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests Mass Cards. (www.mayfuneralhome.com) ri WILLIAM MAY funeral home, inc. Glenside North Wales OSWALD GALE E. (nee Greenwald), suddenly July 31, 2008. Beloved mother of Gay Oswald, Loving grandmother of John Betham Jr and Faith Ann Betham.

Also survived by her great granddaughter Rachael Marie Betham and nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a sister Barbara Zega and brother John Greenwald. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing and funeral Tuesday 9-10 A.M. Interment Rosedale Memorial Park. Friends may call Monday Eve 6 to 8 P.M.

ALDWORTH FUNERAL HOME PAUL ROBERT August 1, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Barbara "Bobbi" (nee Lynde). Devoted father of Robert (Robin), Linda Peters (Bob), Ken (Anne) and Kevan (Rachel). Also survived by 8 grandchildren. Bob was the owner and operator of Gaehring's Flower Shop for over 40 years.

After closing the flower shop he worked for Lentz Milling Reading, PA. He was a proud US Air Force veteran. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Service, Tuesday 11 AM in THE McELVARR FUNERAL HOME, 1415-17 E. Susquehanna Ave. (Fishtown) Int.

Oakland Cem. Viewing Mon. 7-9 PM. Memorial contributions to The American Heart 625 Ridge A100, Conshohocken, PA 19428, would be appreciated. DAVID R.

STITH, renowned underwater dive expert, space program consultant and founding member of the Underwater Society of America, passed away on Wednesday, July 30 at 9 o'clock a.m. He was 83. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Stith was a resident of Warminster, Pennsylvania who held a long and illustrious career in underwater exploration and diving. He began diving in a homemade bucket helmet at the age of eleven and was one of the first aqua lung divers in the country. After qualifying as a Navy hardhat diver, he saw combat in the Pacific in World War II and dove with the salvage crew on the SS Normandie.

While in the Navy he glimpsed the peaceful use of diving by collecting underwater specimens for scientists. He then began a rich and varied life that included, in the late 1950s, being one of the founding members and President of the first diving club on the East Coast. He also was a founder and President of the Mid Atlantic Underwater Council, as well as a founding member and six term president of the Underwater Society of America. As president, he represented the organization in Paris at the World Underwater Federation "Confederation Mondiale des Activites where he befriended Jacques Cousteau. He taught diving techniques to thousands including Congressmen, scientists and industrialists and was awarded the coveted NOGI award, the highest award given by the Underwater Society of America, for his outstanding achievement and promotion of SCUBA and skin diving sports.

Other recipients of this award include the late Jacques Cousteau. He served as a consultant to Johnsville Aviation Development Center and worked hands on to simulate space environment in concert with the centrifuge program in the early 1960s. He was also a consultant to GE's space program and participated in the space simulation for several programs including the Moon Orbital Landing program where he orchestrated underwater "moon landings" with an Apollo replica and acclimated astronauts to a weightless environment. In the 1970s, he and his crew dove on the wreck of the San Jose near Cartagena, Columbia. This resulted in finding the early 1700s wreck's cannons and cannon balls, but no treasure.

Stith was the founder, CEO and President of Underwater Technics, where he pioneered ship hull cleaning in the United States for merchant shipping. His company was the first company in the US to clean hulls at the same time the ship was being unloaded. He also worked with the Maritime Administration to perfect systems for the United States Fleets. Underwater Technics inspected the below-water portion of every state-owned bridge in Pennsylvania. Underwater Technics, headquartered in Camden County, New Jersey, handled numerous jobs on the Delaware River and many other locations throughout the world.

The type of jobs included marine salvage and construction projects, oil spills and pollution control. He was a board member of the Maritime Museum, founding member of the Depth Chargers, board member of the Seaman's Church, sponsor of the Philadelphia Ship Preservation Guild, life member of the Navy League of the United States, and Port Warden of Philadelphia. Predeceased by his father and mother, Charles P. Stith and Kathryn Melvin Stith; he is survived by his wife of 58 years, Beatrice B. Stith; his brothers Melvin Stern and Charles Stith, his son David J.

Stith, his daughters Susan Stith, Carol Hoffmeier and Barbara Hess, 17 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Services will be held on Friday, August 8th at 10:00 a.m. at Nativity of Our Lord Parish, 625 West Street Road, Warminster, Pennsylvania. After service luncheon for friends and family held on Friday, August 8th at 11:30 am at Spring Mill Manor (Manor Ballroom), 171 Jacksonville Road, Ivyland, PA 18974. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Seaman's Church Institute (SCI) of Philadelphia, co the David R.

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