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B12 South Jersey www.philly.com THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER Friday, April 26, 2002 Death Notices Death Notices Death Notices Obituaries Paul T. Valasek, 52, a retired Philadelphia police officer day, called to his friend's home by a housekeeper who couldn't get in. Officer Valasek was sitting up in bed with the television on and "his eyes half-closed, like he was watching TV," His life, up to that point, had been normal in every way. Growing up in Germantown, he managed to be quiet and funny at the same time. "Paul was a fun-loving guy a strong Polish boy," said his next-door neighbor, Tom Wilson, who went all through school with him.

"We did everything together. We were always getting into scrapes, and Paul was always stepping in for me." After graduating from North Catholic High School, Officer Valasek served in the Army and Paul Valasek 1974 T. in a photo. RODRIGUEZ BARBARA (nee Curia), age 61, of Mt. Laurel, formerly of Cinnaminson, NJ, on April 22, 2002.

She was born in Phila. and lived in Cinnaminson for many years. She was a Samaritan Hospice Care Giver, and the Treasurer for the Tri-Boro Salvation Army. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Moorestown; beloved wife of Robert dear mother of Sandra (James) Yanucil, of Mt. Laurel, Barbara Savin, of Treasure Island FL, Robert (Karen) Rodriguez, of Collingswood, Randall S.

Rodriguez, of CA, Lynda Rodriguez, of Bordentown and 3 grandchildren; devoted daughter of Adele Curia; dear sister of Irene Bonelli and Joseph Curia. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Service Mon. 1 1 A.M. at the First United Methodist Church of Moorestown, Pleasant Valley Rd. and Camden Moorestown NJ.

Interment private at the convenience of the family. Remembrances may be made in her name to First UMC of Moorestown, for its work in missions. Arr. by WEBER F.H. Riverton 856-829-2700 SCHWARTZ RUDOLPH, on April 24, 2002, of Voorhees NJ, formerly of Willingboro NJ; beloved husband for 65 yrs of the late Freda (nee Diamond); devoted father of Roberta (Harvey) Solomon and Jeffery (Beatrice) Schwartz; loving brother of Raymond Schwartz; adoring pop-pop of Susan (James) Stephens, Joyce (Jack) Carter and Aaron (Christina) Schwartz; also survived by 2 great granddaughters.

Graveside Services 1 0:30 A.M. at Har Zion Collingdale PA. Contributions in his memory to The Alzheimer's Foundation. BERSCHLER SHENBERG BLADY (www.berschlerfuneral.com) SCUDDER NELDA (nee Crosby) of Langhorne, formerly of New York City; in her 82nd year died April 19, 2002; devoted wife of the late John Hedley Scudder; loving mother of Liz Osuch (Monterey, TN), Goldie Steele (Lords Valley, PA) and the late Henry Jared Scudder; also survived by 4 grandsons, Andrew, Robert, A.J. and Ryan.

Donations in Mrs. Scudders' name may be made to something in which the donor truly believes. Arrangements by SWARTZGIVNISH, NEWTOWN. SIENKIEWICZ Suddenly, April 22, 2002, LILLIAN R. (nee McLaughlin), loving sister of William Dolores M.

Bialecki, Francis Robert Edward G. and Marie Orzechowski; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives, friends and members of The Primrose Club are invited to her Viewing Monday, 8:30 A.M., BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (at Fitler followed by Funeral Mass, 10:30 A.M., St. Katherine Siena Church.

Int. Resurrection Cemetery. No evening Viewing. Friends may call after 8:30 A.M. Monday.

SPINELLI On April 24, 2002, CARMELLA (nee Carrozza), age 87, proprietor of 'Connie's Seafood'; wife of the late William loving mother of Rita Nelson, beloved nana of Jennifer Ward and Lori Ward Braden, sister of Benner Carrozza, Norma Glatthorn and the late Rachael Allen. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Monday 9 to 1 0:1 5 A.M. St. Barnabas Church, 63rd and Buist Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. Ent.

Holy Cross Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Mercy Court, 550 S. Lansdowne Yeadon PA 19050, would be appreciated. (KING) STIFF On April 17, 2002, S. BERTRAM, JR.

a Marine uorps veteran ot vvvvii, beloved husband of Mary (nee Remer), beloved father of S. S5 Bertram Stiff, III, loving father in law of Peqqy devoted grandfather of Elisabeth S. Donigian and Alexander W. Stiff and beloved brother of Margery S. Hicks, a niece and three nephews.

Graveside services will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the "Trustees of the University of specifying The Mungermen Fund or the Class of 1 943, co Dept. of Athletics, 235 S. 33rd Phila. PA 19104-6322.

Arrangements made by the Cremation Society of Pennsylvania. STROUSE On April 24, 2002, WILLIAM D. husband of Rose (nee Testa) Strouse, of Havertown PA; father of Beverly Weller (Charles); also survived by 2 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; brother of Eugene Strouse (Frances) and the late Beaty Speck; brother-in-law of Carl and Doris Testa, Rita and Ed Kuhn; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Services will be held in THE FUNERAL HOME OF JOHN STRETCH, E. Eagle and St.

Denis Havertown Sat. 11 A.M.; where relatives and friends may visit the family after 10 A.M. Interment, SS Peter and Paul Cem. SZYMANSKI-SEMONSKI WALTER J. 'SAM', on April 23, 2002, beloved husband of Clara (nee Przeradski); dear father of Walter J.

Szymanski and Alexander (Gloria) Szymanski; lovina grandfather of Alex and Kevin. Sam was a member of American Legion Post No. 396 and the Harmonia Club. Services and Interment private. Donations in his memory to Immaculate Mary Home, 2990 Holme Phila.

PA 19136, would be appreciated by his family. (Arr. SUCHARSKI FUNERAL HOME) TANEY THELMA R. (nee Rainey), on April 22, 2002, of White Horse Village, Newtown Square, formerly of Upper Darby PA; beloved wife of the late Robert P. Taney, beloved aunt of Virginia S.

Rowan (Greg) and dearest great aunt of Drew and Daniel Rowan, also survived by loving cousins Wallace and Jane Emerson. She was a longterm federal employee for the Naval Procurement Veterans Administration Dept. Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Mass Monday 1 1 A.M. at St. Mary Magdalen Church.

Friends may call in Church after 10 A.M. Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cem. Arr.

THE DONOHUE FUNERAL HOME, NEWTOWN SQUARE PA. TOLAN April 24, 2002, PATRICIA A. (nee Lynch) of formerly of Bala Cynwyd, PA and Avalon, NJ, daughter of the late John Mundy and Helen Coyle Lynch, loving mother of Pam Langworthy and Patty (Jim) Bevlock, sister of Jane Stapleton and John Mundy Lynch also survived by grandson Patrick Langworthy and numerous nieces and nepriews. Funeral Mass Sat. April 27, 10 A.M., St.

Matthias Church, Bryn Mawr and Highland Bala Cynwyd. Int. Calvary Cem. Relatives and friends may call Fri. Eve.

from 7 to 9 P.M., McCONAGHY FUNERAL HOME, 328 W. Lancaster Ardmore, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Matthias Sanctuary Fund, 128 Bryn Mawr Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. WEINSTEIN April 25, 2002, ADELE (nee Gorman); beloved wife of Oscar 'Izzy', beloved mother of Len (Sherry) Weinstein and Bob (Bonna) Weinstein, sister of Ken (Anne) Gorman, Sylvia Colten, Dorothy Schnee, Ada Freed and Ann Fellheimer; beloved grandmother of Julie and Matthew Sherman, Amy, Stacey, Robyn, Randy, Andrew, Alex and Albert.

Relatives and friends are invited to Graveside Services, Friday 1 P.M. precisely, at Shalom Memorial Park (Sec. Gabriel). Shiva will be observed at the residence of Bob and Bonna Weinstein. Contributions in her memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL SACKS WHITE Of Somerton, April 24, 2002, WILLIAM H. beloved husband of Florence J. (nee Choinski); father of David Doherty; also survived by one granddaughter and his brothers, Edward C. and John F. White.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Service 10 A.M., at THE FLETCHER FUNERAL HOME, 9529 Bustleton Ave. Viewing Sun. 7 to 9 P.M. Z0L0T0R0FE April 25, 2002, ESTHER (nee Grabov), wife of the late Seymour; mother of Donald (Eileen) Zolotorofe and Janet (Larry) Katz; sister of Rose Barag; grandmother of Steven, David, Karen and Susan. Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Services Sunday, 1 0 A.M.

precisely, GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL SACKS, 6410 N. Broad St. Int. Sharon Gardens, Valvalla NY. Family will return to Katz residence.

Contributions in her memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Cemetery Lots HILLSIDE CEM. (3) Dbl Lots, Room for 6, asking $4200for all, Val: $4779. 215-343-1451 Jy yf 'S Ac--: ftp See the Death Notices at Philly.com I.I.IIILUJ.I.. KRAVITZ April 24, 2002, BETTY (nee Levin), wife of the late Barry, of Margate NJ; mother of Andrea 'Andy' Rauer and Jackie Caruso; sister of Hilda Klein; grandmother of David (Adina) Rauer, Daniel Rauer and Marc Caruso.

Relatives and friends are invited to Services Friday, 1 P.M., PLATT MEMORIAL CHAPELS 2001 Berlin Cherry Hill NJ. Int. Crescent Burial Park. The family will return to the home of Andy Rauer and respectfully requests contributions in her memory be made to Ruth Newman Shapiro Cancer Fund, 7 Baycrest Court, Margate 08402. LEUNG LEO YUEN-POK LEUNG, M.D., age 29 of PA, suddenly on April 21 2002, Son of Wai Chong Leung and Chi Kun Leung, husband to Dr.

Kin Shum and brother to Erika Men Ching Leung. He was born in Hong Kong. He attended Brown University and the U. of Pa. Medical School and was serving as Resident Physician at the Hospital of U.

of Pa. in the Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing on Sat. April 27, 2002, 9-1 1 A.M.

at CHOI FUNERAL HOME, 247-249 N. 12th St. (Cor. of Vine and 12th Following the Viewing, there will be a Memorial Service at the Hospital of U. of Pa.

at 2 P.M. in the Hirst Auditorium on the first floor of the Dulles Building, loc. at 3401 Spruce St. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Leo Yuen-Pok Leung Fund, care of the Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery at the Hospital of the U.

of Pa. LINGMAN April 24, 2002, SOPHIE A. (nee Kuhn); beloved wife of the late Harry dear mother of Dorothy C. Smith and her husband, Gerald; dear grandmother of Donna Kessler (Scott) and Doreen Stolle; great grandmother of Scott, Steven, Lance, David and Michael; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Mon.

8:30 A.M. at THE SLABINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 2614 Orthodox St. Funeral Mass 10 A.M., All Saints Church. Int. Holy Redeemer Cem.

Viewing Sun. eve 6 to 8 P.M. Donations to All Saints Church, 2651 Buckius Phila, PA 19137 would be appreciated by her family. MARONE On April 24, 2002, CARMELLA V. 'MILLIE' (nee DiDonato), beloved wife of the late Anthony; devoted mother of Marlene E.

(Bernie Masino and the late Louis (Joan) Marone; also survived by her 4 grandchildren, Anthony Marone, Steven (Jennifer) Masino, Cynthia (Michael) Tomassetti and Louis Marone; her 3 great ran ch i Id ren Kristin, Steven and alvatore; her 3 brothers, Frank (Mary), Andrew (Lucy) and Alfred (Marie) DiDonato; her sisters-in-law, Liz and Mary DiDonato; her brother-in-law, Peter Marra and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Monday, 8:30 A.M., from THE GRASSO FUNERAL HOME, Broad and Shunk Sts. Funeral Mass, 1 0 A.M., Church of St. Monica. Int.

Holy Cross Cemetery. Viewing Sunday eve. 7 to 9 P.M. McMULLAN GREGORY suddenly on April 24, 2002, of Willow Grove, son of Kevin and Donna (nee D'Amore); brother of Sean and Bradley; also survived by his maternal grandparents, Connie and Philip D'Amore and his paternal grandmother, Gertrude McMullan. Funeral Mass Monday, 11:30 A.M., St.

John of The Cross Church, Roslyn. Relatives and friends are invited to THE WILLIAM R. MAY FUNERAL HOME, Easton Rd. and Keswick Glenside, Sunday 7 to 9 P.M. and Monday 10 to 1 1 A.M.

Int. Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. MEEHAN HELEN (nee Stressman), on April 25, 2002, age 87, of Pennsauken NJ, formerly of Phila; wife of the late Edmund and mother of Edward, of Villanova PA, Helen Jones, of Springville PA, Kathleen Sitkowski, of Pennsauken and the late Richard; also survived by daughter-in-law Theresa Meehan, of Phila; one sister, Irene Kelly, of Woodbury; 18 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren. Visitation, Sat. 9 to 11 A.M.

at THE FUNERAL HOME OF INGLESBY AND SONS, 2426 Cove Road (1 block E. of Route 130), Pennsauken N.J. Mass of Christian Burial, Sat. 1 1 :30 A.M., St. Peter's Church, Maple Ave, Merchantville NJ.

Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations to St. Peter's School, 51 W. Maple Ave, Merchantville 081 09 preferred. MERRIAM April 24, 2002, ELIZABETH C.

(nee Bendig), beloved wife of the late Chester Merriam; dear mother of Lorraine (John) McCay, Chester (Karla) Merriam and the late Raymond (Mary) Merriam; dear grandmother of 6, great grandmother of 10 and great great grandmother of one. Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Tuesday, 8:30 A.M., at THE ROSE FUNERAL HOME, 2616 Bridge Bridesburg, PA 19137, with Mass of Christian Burial, 10 A.M., St. George Church. Int. St.

Peter Cemetery. Friends may call Monday eve. 7 to 9 P.M. Memorials in her name to Heartland Hospice, 4070 Butler Pike, Plymouth Meeting PA 1 9462, would be appreciated. MURAWSKI On April 23, 2002, WILLIAM MICHAEL MURAWSKI, of Peach Bottom, boyfriend of Jule C.

Flannery; former husband of Sandy Murawski; father of Steven M. Murawski; brother of Benjamin Murawski, Mary Lee Duffy and Polly Hanson. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Service 4 P.M. Sat. April 27th at THE DELLAVECCHIA, REILLY SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 410 N.

Church West Chester PA. Viewing Sat. 2 to 4 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Interment Private.

Contributions to the Steven M. Murawski Scholarship Fund CO Sovereign Bank. NAIRNE On April 23, 2002 CHARLOTTE M. (nee Wilcox) NAIRNE, age 85, of the Fishtown section of Philadelphia; loving mother of Penny Nairne, Donna Nairne, Ernestine Leitman, Sharon Mosteller and Susan Thompson. Mrs.

Nairne is also survived by her 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral on Saturday April 27, 2002 starting at 1 0 A.M. from THE THE DOWNS-RAFFERTY MEMORIAL HOME, 443 E. GIRARD PHILA. PA 19125 and to participate in her Religious Funeral Service at 11 :30 A.M.

in the Memorial Home. Interment will be held privately by her family. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mrs. Nairne's memory to the American Heart 625 W. Ridge Pike, Conshohocken, PA 19428 would be deeply appreciated by her family.

NEESON WILLIAM JOSEPH, born to eternal life April 24, 2002; beloved husband of Margaret Rose 'Peggy' 'Maggie' Neeson, son of the late James of Falloghloon and Grace (nee Brogan) of Donegal, Ireland; devoted father of Rosetheresa Gonzalez and William J. Neeson, grandfather of Timothy and Bridget. Preceded in death by his brothers Charles Neeson Sr. (Navy Master Chief) and James P. Neeson (Marine Corps Sergeant); also survived by nieces, nephews, many cousins and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to call after 9:30 A.M. Saturday at St. Joseph's Church, Boncouer and Waters Road, Cheltenham. Funeral Mass 1 1 A.M. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Remembrances in his name to St. Joseph's Church Renovation Fund, 120 Hilldale Road, Cheltenham PA 19012; or St. Thomas More Alumni Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 495, Secane PA 19018-0495, would be appreciated. PETER H.GERSF 215-646-8556 QUINN THOMAS 86, died April 24, 2002, in St.

Louis MO, beloved husband of Dorothy M. Quinn and the late Margaret Quinn; dear uncle of Deacon Gerry Quinn, Sarah Simonis, Christine Randolph, Kevin Quinn and Colin Quinn. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, April 29th, 10:30 A.M., The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis. Interment will follow in Albany NY.

Visitation Monday 9 to 10 A.M. at KRIEGSHAUSER SOUTH MORTUARY, St. Louis MO. Until his retirement, he served at the Clerk of The Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in Philadelphia. RAHN RUTH wife of the late Harold "Pat" Christian Rahn, of Swarthmore PA.

Memorial Service Sun. 2 P.M. at Swarthmore United Methodist Church. Contributions to Swarthmore Rotary Club, PO Box 4, Swarthmore PA 19081. Arr.

JAMES M. BROWER FUNERAL HOME, Wallingford, PA. ROBINSON On April 24, 2002, PATRICIA A. (nee Patrick), of Wellington, FL, age 76; beloved wife of the late Charles L. Robinson; loving mother of Charles L.

and his wife, Linda, of Wellington, FL and Mary Lynn DeMarco, of Atco, NJ. Patricia is also survived by her son-in-law, Anthony DeMarco, of Atco; brother, Dr. William S. Patrick and his wife Mary, of Atlanta GA; grandchildren, Jon Robinson and Kelly DeMarco; sister-in-law, Jerene Patrick, of Fayetteville GA; brother-in-law, Ralph Peterson and his wife, Joan, of Clifton Park NY and her sister-in-law, Marcia McGee, of Baltimore MD. Relatives and friends are invited to the Viewing on Monday from 10 to 11 A.M.

at THE BRADLEY FUNERAL HOME, Route 73 and Evesham Rd, Marlton Funeral Service will follow 11 A.M. at the Funeral Home. Burial in Atco Cemetery, Atco, NJ. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to: Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Drive, Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053 www.bradleyfuneralhome-marlton.com D'ALESSANDRO THOMAS, age 76, on April 24, 2002, of Wilmington Ub, survived Dy nis son, Thomas C. and his daughters, Marianne Friel and Angela Natale; brother of Sam, Anna and Rose D'Alessandro; also survived by 7 grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, 2 stepdaughters and their families.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Memorial Service 11 A.M., THE DONOHUE FUNERAL HOME, 8401 WEST CHESTER PIKE (cor. LYNN UPPER DARBY, PA (61 0-449-0300), where friends may call 10 to 11 A.M. at the Funeral Home. Int. private.

No calling hours Fri. eve. In lieu of flowers, contributions to a charity of choice. D'ALONZO PAULINE (nee Townsend), 78, of Roslyn, passed away on April 23, 2002; she was the beloved wife of Gilbert and the loving mother of Gilbert Jr. (Teri), Raphael (Marilyn), Gary (Karen).

Pauline is also grandmother of 9 and the great-grandmother of 2. Relatives and friends are invited to her Visitation from 7 to 9 P.M. on Sun. April 28, 2002 at THE JOHN J. BRYERS FUNERAL HOME, 406 N.

Easton Rd, Willow Grove PA. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Mon. April 29, 2002 at 10 A.M., St. John of the Cross R.C. Church, 2801 Woodland Roslyn, PA.

Int. is at Holy Sepulchre Cem. DiGROSSO April 25, 2002, LILLIAN (nee Africano); wife of the late Samuel; beloved mother of Richard (Carole), Diana DiCicco (Ronald) and the late Anthony; also survived by 4 grandchildren, Michael, Francesca, Richard and Kimberly; 3 great grandchildren and one sister. Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Mass on Mon. 10 A.M., St.

Jerome's Church, 8100 Colfax St, Phila. Ent. Holy Corss Cem. In lieu of flowers Donations to The Martin County Memorial Medical Center Hospice, Stuart FL 34994. BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 215-637-1414 BOUGHERTY EDWARD on April 25, 2002, of Clifton Heights PA, beloved brother of Elizabeth A.

Erhart; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Mass Momday, 11 A.M., St. Francis of Assisi Church, Saxer Ave. and Rolling Road, Springfield PA, and to his Visitation after 10 A.M. in the Church.

Int. HolyCross Cemetery. (O'LEARY FUNERAL HOME, Springfield) FARRELL Suddenly, April 23, 2002, FRANCIS A. SR. of Newtown Square and formerly of Drexel Hill, beloved husband of Patricia (nee Shields), loving father of Francis A.

Jr. (Donna), Timothy (Bernadette), Rev. Joseph Farrell O.S.A., Patricia (William) McKeown, Thomas (Denise) and Michael (Wendy), dear grandfather of Meghan, Peter, Amy, Frank, Christopher, Kelly, Hannah, Samantha, Katie, T.J., Abbey, Matty, Billy, Patrick, Nicholas, Joseph and Baby Farrell due in August, brother of Ursula Wargo, Rita Mastriano, Kay Simon, Nancy Boyle and the late Helen Clardy, Thomas Farrell, Charles Farrell, Rev. Donald J. Farrell and Jack Farrell.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Sat. 8:30 A.M. THE DONOHUE FUNERAL HOME, 8401 WEST CHESTER PIKE (cor. LYNN UPPER DARBY, PA. Mass of Christian Burial St.

Mary Magdalen Church, 2400 N. Providence Media PA, 10:30 A.M. Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cem.

Friends may call at the funeral home Fri. Eve. 6 to 9 P.M. Donations in Frank's memory to the Francis A. Farrell Sr.

Memorial Fund, co The Augustinian Mission Office, PO Box 340 Villanova PA 19085 would be appreciated. FRASER ELISABETH (nee Leutbecher), April 20, 2002, age 60, graduated Summa Cum Laude from Gwynedd Mercy College in May 2001 with a B.A. in Psychology and Sociology, she was a volunteer at Abington "Memorial Hospital and involved in Freedom's Wings with her husband. Beloved wife of the late David, mother of Laurie, and Jonathan (Erin), grandmother of Ian and James, sister of Hannah, Paul and Stephen. Services April 27 at 1:30 P.M.

at Gwynedd Quaker Meeting House. Burial Private. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Berea College in memory of Elisabeth Fraser, co Bill Laramee, CPO 221 6, Berea, KY 40404. GURNEY April 25, 2002, KATHRYN beloved wife of Warren S. Gurney, of Westville, NJ; also survived by her son, Bruce and his wife, Mary, of i 1 1 iamstown NJ and one grandson, Kevin Gurney.

A graduate of Paulsboro High School, Kay spent 25 years as the Secretary of St. John's Lutheran Church in Westville, NJ. Memorial Service at St. John's Lutheran Church, 1 05 Duncan Avenue, Westville, 08093 at 11 A.M. April 29th.

In lieu of flowers Contributions to St. John's Lutheran Church would be appreciated. Arr. ELLIS STIEFEL F.H., Westville NJ GUZY April 24, 2002, ELSIE M. (nee Hutton); beloved wife of the late Joseph; dear mother of Joseph (Ginny), Dennis (Marilyn) and Karen L.

Bradley (Robert); also sadly missed by 7 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Relatives and friends are invited to her VIEWING and FUNERAL Saturday 9:30 A.M. at St. George's Church. Funeral Mass 1 1 A.M.

Interment Our Lady of Grace Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Donations to St. George's Church, 3580 Salmon PA 1 91 34 would be appreciated by her family. (Arr. SLABINSKIF.H...

HARBISON Of Cathedral Village, formerly of Springfield Residence, on April 20, 2002, EDITH M. (nee Burton), wife of the late George mother of G. Burton Harbison, Ann M. Harbison and the late Edith May Harbison; also survived by grandchildren David and Elizabeth Harbison, great grandchildren Megan and Ashley Harbison, sister Genevieve Burton, brother Kemper Burton and niece Mary Harbison Dobson. Relatives and friends are invited to Memorial Services Tues.

May 21 12 Noon, at Grace Epiphany Episcopal Church of Mt. Airy, Gowen Ave. and Ardleigh St. Int. private.

In lieu of flowers memorials in her name may be sent to Free Library of Springfield 1 600 Paper Mill Rd, Wyndmoor PA 1 9038. CRAFT OF ERDENHEIM HIGGINS THOMAS of Warminster PA, on April 25, 2002, husband of Nancy M. (nee Heebner); father of Laurie A. Hamlet (Edward) and Thomas C. brother of Robert grandfather of Tyler J.

and Cory E. Hamlet. Relatives and friends are invited to his Memorial Service 11 A.M., at Warminster Presbyterian Church, 500 Madison Warminster PA 18974. Family will receive friends 10 A.M. until time of Service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Church. (Arr. JAMES J. McGHEE FUNERAL HOME, Southampton PA) HUETHER April 25, 2002, LOTHAR beloved husband of the late Jennie R. (nee Yancale); father of Lothar R.

(Mary Jean) and Donna H. Corso (Joe); grandfather of Jessica, Anthony and Daniel; also survived by 3 sisters. Relatives and friends are invited to call 9 to 10 A.M., St. Albert the Great Church. Funeral Mass Sat.

10 A.M. Int. Resurrection Cem. In lieu of flowers, family prefers donations to St. Vincent's Home, 7201 Phila.

PA 19135, or St. Albert the Great Memorial Fund, 212 Welsh Huntingdon Valley PA 19006. GALZERANO FUNERAL HOME HUNT JOAN C. (nee Flynn), April 24, 2002, of beloved wife of the late Albert; dear mother of Joan Stenn and Albert; also survived by 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Mass 10 A.M., St.

Leo Church, 6658 Keystone PA 19135. Int Magnolia Cem. Viewing in Church from 9 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Leo Church (address above).

(DECKER F.H., Warminster, PA) ISENBERG April 25, 2002, VICTOR; husband of the late Beverly (nee Saltz), of Merion Station; father of Marlyn (Jon) Slenn and the late Barton Isenberg; brother of Lillian Dickstein; grandfather of Murray, Brad and Beverly; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to Graveside Services Fri. 2 P.M., Mt. Sharon Cemetery (Sec F), Springfield Rd, Springfield Delco. The family will return to the Slenn residence.

Contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. (JOSEPH LEVINE and SON, www.levinefuneral.com) KABLER April 25, 2002, EDWIN, husband of Ruthe (nee Levin); father of Susan Kabler-Schofield, Dr. Ronald (Brenda) Kabler and Gary (Evie) Kabler; grandfather of Sarah Kab ler-Bardsley, Chris, Daniel and Michelle Kabler, Chip and Julia Schofield, Josh, Neeley, Elizabeth and Jordana Snyder; great grandfather of Tyler. Relatives, friends are invited to Services 2 P.M., at Mt. Sharon Cem.

Chapel. Family will return to the late residence. Contributions may be made to Beth T'fillah of Overbrook Pk. or Amer. Cancer Society.

BERSCHLER and SHENBERG By Rusty Pray INQUIRER STAFF WRITER Paul T. Valasek, 52, a decorated Philadelphia police officer left partially paralyzed by a gunshot wound to the face he suffered as a 24-year-old rookie, was found dead Tuesday in his Northeast Philadelphia apartment. A spokesman for the Medical Examiner's Office said yesterday that preliminary autopsy findings show Officer Valasek died from hypertension. The case remains under review to determine whether, nearly 28 years later, the bullet still lodged at the base of his skull played any role in his death. In July 1974, Officer Valasek was shot at 17th Street and Allegheny Avenue by Luis Oliven-cia, a passenger in a car that had pulled into a closed gas station about 1 a.m., raising the suspicions of Officer Thomas Grady.

According to the police report, after Grady had pulled into the station behind the car, Olivencia got out and began walking across Allegheny Avenue. Grady called to Officer Valasek and his partner, John Peterson, who had just pulled up to the scene, to stop the "man wearing the black hat." As Peterson drove up beside him, Olivencia pulled a gun and held it to Peterson's head. Peterson grabbed the gun with his left hand, and Olivencia fired three shots as he backed away from the patrol car. One of the rounds hit Officer Valasek in the mouth. The bullet lodged in the back of his skull.

Officer Valasek managed to get off one shot. Grady and Peterson also returned fire, killing Olivencia. Officer Valasek, who had been on the force less than six months and on the street six weeks, spent the next 5V2 months in the hospital and the rest of his life paralyzed on his left side. "Of course, he was very resentful," said his mother, Margaret. "He was only 24 years old.

His life hadn't begun yet." In the Region Virginia B. Leith Investment counselor, 64 Virginia "Sissie" Bullitt Leith, 64, of Villanova, an investment counselor, died of cancer Saturday at her home. Mrs. Leith was raised in Swar-thmore and was a graduate of Oldfield's School in Glencoe, Md. She attended Wellesley College and the University of Wisconsin.

In 1979, she became an assistant to John Lloyd, an investment counselor, and in 1989, became a stockholder in Lloyd, Leith Sawin, an investment firm that she and Lloyd formed with Ed Sawin. The firm, located in Center City and later in Wayne, merged with Tower Bridge Advisors last year. A son, Ken, said that as a woman who successfully managed investment portfolios, his mother "broke glass ceilings." He said she enjoyed mentoring young women considering careers in finance. In 1995, she became the first woman president of the Philadelphia Securities Association. She was on the boards of International House, Wellesley College Alumni Association, Prints in Progress, and the Female Association, a philanthropic organization that assists women in need.

Her son said his mother was a talented golfer and gardener who was proud of the peonies, herbs, strawberries, and especially the asparagus, she grew. In addition to her son, she is survived by another son, David; a daughter, Anne Gale Leith; two brothers; three sisters; and four grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. today at Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Pennswood and New Gulph Roads, Bryn Mawr. Burial will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Female Association, 531 E. Lancaster Wayne, Pa. 19087. Anne M. Knight School administrator, 86 Anne McVaugh Knight, 86, of Newtown, a former administrator at Westfield Friends School in Cinnaminson, died of lung cancer Monday at Pennswood Village, a retirement community in Newtown.

Mrs. Knight was raised in Riv-erton, N.J., and lived most of Wilson said. "It was like someone came in and stole his life from him." In addition to his mother and brother, Officer Valasek is survived by a sister, Barbara Ann, and his former wife, Kathy. A Funeral Mass will be said at 12:30 p.m. today at Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church, 9222 Bustleton Ave.

Friends may call at 11:30 a.m. Burial is private. Contact Rusty Pray at 215-854-2322 or rprayphillynews.com. Death Notices ADAM ROBERT on April 23, 2002, of Ridley Park, husband of the late Gertrude Adam (nee Gallagher); father of Mary A. Landa, Kristina A.

Shickley, Cecelia Adam Meronyck, Rita Adam Bradfield, Robert L. Adam J. Andrew Adam, Brian D. Adam and the late Margaret 'Meg' Adam; also survived by 14 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Funeral Mass, 10 A.M., at The Church of St.

Madeline, Penn St. and Morton Ridley Park. Burial SS. Peter and Paul Cem. Visitation Sun.

7 to 9 P.M. and Mon. 8:30 to 9:15 A.M. at WHITE-LUTTRELL FUNERAL HOME, 311 N. warthmore Ridley Park.

Donations to Marist Missions, 29 Isabella Boston MA 021 1 6-521 6. ASSENHEIMER CHARLES W. suddenly on April 24, 2002, beloved son of the late Charles W. and the late Rose Assenheimer (nee Carroll); devoted brother of John J. Assenheimer (Margaret) and Doris R.

Atkins (William); uncle of Jacqueline, Coleen, John Jr. and Eric; also survived by grandnieces and a grandnephew. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Viewing and Funeral Monday, 1 1 A.M., at JOHN F. FLUEHR AND SONS 3301-15 Cottman Ave. Service of Christian Burial 12 Noon.

Int. Northwood Cemetery. No Viewing Sunday eve. BENINCASA April 25, 2002, JESSIE (nee Nicoletti), beloved wife of Charles; mother of Marie Dooley (Richard); also survived by 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Relatives, friends, members of Tacony-Mayfair Sons of Italy invited to call Mon.

morning, 8:30 to 10 A.M., GALZERANO FUNERAL HOME, 7158 Torresdale Ave. (parking on Wellington St. lot). Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M., Our Lady of Consolation Church. Int.

St. Dominic Cem. In lieu of flowers, family prefers donations to Our Lady of Consolation Church, 7051 Tulip Phila. PA19135. BLUM AARON, April 24, 2002, husband of Diane nose tueanie Axeiroa); aaa ot Maria Randy, of Greensburg, PA and Richard Samuel, Norristown, PA; pop-pop of Adam David Anderko: brother of Selma (Martin) Fairman; brother-in-law of Gloria (Howard) Gold.

D.A.V. of WWII. Retired civilian employee of U.S. Navy. Relatives and friends are invited to a Celebration of Aaron's Life, April 28, 2002 at 2 P.M., Old Abington School House, 1801 Susquehanna Rd, Abington, East of Old York Road (Rt 611) at Susquehanna and Old York Roads on grounds of Sunrise Assisted Living Facility.

Donations, please to Abington Memorial Hospice Care, 2510 Maryland Road, WillowGrove, PA 19090. BRUCE RUTH B. of Chatham Twp. N.J., formerly of Brookline MA, on April 23, 2002; wife of the late Andrew C. Bruce, mother of Dorothy Willis of Basking Ridge N.J., a past mayor of Chatham Twp.

N.J. and Robert J. Bruce of West Chester PA, former President of Widener University; also survived by 4 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Main Chatham, NJ on Monday, April 29, 2002 at 2 P.M.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Andrew C. and Ruth B. Bruce Music Fund, Sherrill House, 135 South Huntington Boston, MA 02130. Arrangements by WM. A.

BRADLEY SON, Funeral Directors, Chatham, NJ. For additional information go to www.bradleyfuneralhome.com. BRUNO On April 25, 2002, ROGER J. beloved nusDana ot jean i-i. (nee vernaj; devoted father of Connie R.

Bruno (Kenneth L. Morello) and Roger J. Bruno also survived bv his brother. Joseph Bruno; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; predeceased by his brother, Albert Bruno and his sisters, Rose Farro, Edith DeHoratius and Rita Taraborelli. Mr.

Bruno was a WWII Army Veteran serving in the Pacific Theatre. Also, a long time owneroperator of Bruno's Exxon Service Station in South Phila. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral 8 A.M., from THE GRASSO FUNERAL HOME, Broad and Shunk Sts. Funeral Mass, 9:30 A.M., Epiphany Church, 1 1 th and Jacksons Phila. PA 19148.

Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cem. Viewing Mon. eve.

7 to 9 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory to Epiphany Church would be appreciated. BUZGON April 25, 2002, ADALINE (nee Cleiman); wife of the late Abraham, beloved mother of Sheila (Marvin) Pollack and Howard (Susan) Buzgon, loving grandmother of Lee Stewart Pollack, Valerie Pollack Bellomo, April and Lori Buzgon; loving great grandmother of Brendan, Samuel and Brandy. Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Services, Friday 11:30 A.M. precisely, GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL SACKS SUBURBAN NORTH, 310 Second St.

Pike, Southampton. Int. Roosevelt Memorial Park. Shiva will be observed at the residence of Howard and Susan Buzgon. CAVALIERE MARIE A.

(nee Tonelli), on April 24, 2002; beloved wife of the late Daniel; loving mother of Patricia (Samuel) Bruno, Daniel (Diane), and Thomas; grandmother of Samantha, Christina, Kelly, Danielle, Michelle, Donna and Michael; great grandmother of Kayla; sister of Josephine Garozzo. Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral on Sat. after 8 A.M. at PENNSYLVANIA BURIAL 1327-29 S. Broad St.

Funeral Mass, 9:30 A.M. at St. Rita of Cascia Church, Broad and Ellsworth Sts. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Viewing Fri.

evening 7 to 9 P.M. (Ample Free Parking). In lieu of flowers, family requests Donations be made to St. Rita of Cascia Shrine, 1 166 S. Broad Phila.

PA 19146. COOPERMAN DAVID, 67, formerly a resident of Phila. and Willingboro, N.J. passed away Wed. April 24, 2002.

He is survived by his wife, Arlene, children and grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 1 1 A.M. from the SAUL COLONIAL HOME, 3795 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square. In lieu of flowers, Contributions may be made in Mr. Cooperman's memory to the Michael J.

Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163. CORNELY April 23, 2002, MARY (nee McGinley), of Sacred Heart Manor, formerly of Chestnut Hill; wife of the late Edward P. Comely, mother of Edward P. Comely Jr.

(Diane) of Wyndmoor and Catherine Paski of Wilmington DE; also survived by 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Memorial Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday April 30th, 11 A.M. at Sacred Heart Manor, 6445 Germantown Ave. (19119). Interment Private.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Manor. (JACOB F. RUTH) was sent to Korea. Wilson went to Vietnam. Years later, the friends shared a special bond about the hardships they endured in the service.

"He could make me laugh about Vietnam," Wilson said. "No one else would understand." Officer Valasek worked for the Budd Co. in quality control for a time. Then he followed his brother, Joseph, and an uncle onto the force. After the shooting, Officer Valasek was decorated for valor by the Police Department.

He remained with the force for six more years before taking his disability pension. His marriage, which had been planned before he was shot, ended in divorce several years later. Mostly, what he did was cope. He learned to get by without the use of his left arm. He adjusted to walking with the help of a brace and a cane.

He lived on his own and accomplished what he could. "I saw him mostly every day, through the highs and lows," Wilson said. "He would never let on he was hurting. Even in his condition, he could still laugh. I've never known a man as strong as Paul to keep going like he did.

But I know he was in severe pain. I know he suffered." Wilson was the one who found Officer Valasek on Tues- her life in her family's home there. She graduated from George School in Newtown in 1933 and married Charles Knight in 1936. While her children were attending Westfield Friends School, she drove students in the school's station wagon and when her children were older, she worked as a bookkeeper and in administrative capacities at the school for 25 years until the 1970s. Her daughter Mary Anne Hunter said her mother, who had done volunteer work for various organizations over the years, "had a gift for getting people involved in worthwhile projects." Nine years ago, she and her husband moved from Riverton to Pennswood Village, a Quaker retirement community across the field from George School.

She scheduled visits to Pennswood by the school's students and facilitated the use of the school's pool by the residents. "She saw a need at Pennswood for people to mend and alter residents' clothing so she organized a sewing club," her daughter said. Mrs. Knight was clerk of the Westfield Friends Meeting, a member of George School Committee, and was on the board of the Cinnaminson Home. Her husband, to whom she was married for 57 years, died in 1993.

In addition to her daughter, she is survived by another daughter, Carol; a son, Robert; two brothers; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. May 4 at George School Meeting House, 1690 Langhorne-Newtown Newtown. Burial is private. Memorial donations may be made to George School Arboretum Fund, Box 4438, Newtown, Pa.

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