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Thursday, February 18, 1993 THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER F9 Death Notices Obituaries Cartoonist Mai Hancock, 56; drew Inquirer's Phil Del R8TELLA Feb MM. THOMAS J. Se. W. PM, beleve JlT" nllm Rita RoMia and Mrs.

Eaten Hurley and her husband Jmi Mm sur-lv Wjril)ri and lour Demenie and tvaiem nd the left focal Relattvet and Mends and al Center art ev erted hit lunerai Friday AM at he THE JOSEPH V. FUSCO FUNERAL HOME, IMC, Se. W. Ule-ll Elmwiwd Aw. Mau eiasrtj.

Ijan Burial 10J0 AM Swno! Holy Crsu Can, Yeeden, VIEWING THURS EVE 7 PM PM. (parkin an aremtses). Vtou tfrasr RUSH JOSEPH $5, el tarmarty ef Klneel Prussia, an Feb. 17, mi, beloved husband at Bar. bara E.

and (he lata Paulina (ether at Jew Jr. DvM Carol Ann Tuhirtea, slaplalhar at John, Stephen and Geneane McNutfvi aha sur-vfvad by II erawfcMWren, and brother of Cartas 6., Helen and Ethel. Relatives and friends (nvtted to bis service Men. II AM at THE FLETCHER FUNERAL HOME, 9S ButNeton Ave. VlewM Sun.

eve. 7 to PM lr. Forest Hfc Cera S. WILLIAM GERARD, S.S.J. Feb.

UjlWl, HELEN IGOLDEN, ages, aunt of MrShe; Plntov, PKiKp, Terence and John Golden. Rellotous. relatives and friends are invited to Mass of Christian Burial FrL, 1 PM, St. Joseph's VIM. Int.

Vina Cam. Viewing Frtaitar I PM Donations in her memory to St. JosesaVi SANTI On Feb. 17, W3, GRACE M. (no Martin), beloved wHa of Frank J.

Sent), laving mother al Francis M. Santt and the late Grace M. Tucker, dear grandmother of Laura ObanskL Karl Obenski and Andrea Tucker. Relatives and friends are Invited to attend her funeral an FrL, after 1:15 AM, from THE JAMES M. CAMPBELL FUNERAL HOME, SM E.

Bonner St (at 4100 N. Rising Sun Mass of Christian Burial, AM, St. Martin of Tours Church. Int. HaHide Com.

In (leu of aowen, donations In her memory to tie St Chris-topher's Hospital far Chodron, Erie Ave. at Front St Pa. ItlM-lws, would be appreciated by her famtv. No evening viewing, SAVIN SARA K. "DOLLY" (no Ftynn), of Woodbury, By Henry Goldman and Andrew Wallace INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS Mai Hancock, 56, whose whimsical cartoon characters, Phil and Del, cavorted across the masthead and filled spaces of The Inquirer's Sunday comic pages, died Tuesday in a Great Falls, hospital of cancer.

Known for his off-beat cartoons that appeared in such disparate publications as Playboy, TV Guide, the Saturday Evening Post, Esquire, the Saturday Review and the New. Yorker, Mr. Hancock first appeared in The Inquirer's Sunday cartoon section in 1987, after the newspaper conducted a nationwide talent search that took several months. His scribbles, produced exclusively for The Inquirer, graced the masthead of the comics section and filled the spaces left after other comics were placed on the pages. Mr.

Hancock later developed similar characters for other newspapers, including Hi and Jinx, who appear in 10 newspapers across the country. Paralyzed since the age of 17, when he fell into a steep ravine and broke his back while chasing an errant golf ball, Mr. Hancock developed a reputation in his home town of Great Falls as one who met adversity with resilience and good cheer. He could walk with crutches until about six years ago. Even after he was confined to a wheelchair, he drove to his office every day in a car equipped with hand controls.

He thrived on the companionship pro- principal. Mr. Hancock graduated from the high school and attended Denver University, but was forced to leave because of his injuries. He retained lifelong interests in literature, history and classical music. His career as a cartoonist began in 1954, when as a high school student he drew the school's mascot, Buddy Bison, and was paid for it.

After his accident, he continued his drawing and developed a national audience, appearing in Look Magazine, Reader's Digest, the New York Times and the Christian Science Monitor. He went on to publish three books: How Can You Stand it Out There The Name of the Game and Hospital Hangups. One comics feature, "Willy," appeared in a dozen newspapers including the Washington Post and San Francisco Chronicle. In 1989, he did a Hallmark calendar. "People were always asking him where he got his ideas, and he just shrugged his shoulders and said, They just said his wife.

"Sometimes we'd be talking and he'd just stop and say, 'Hey! That's a great idea for a cartoon!" He met his wife, the former Mary Woodbury June, a schoolteacher, at a church social in 1960. They were married two years later. Besides her, he is survived by a daughter, Leslie Whiteman; his mother, Nina Hancock; a sister; a brother, and two grandchildren. A memorial service will be held row in Great Falls, at Christ United Methodist Church. The Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News Spring Employment Profile can help make short work of your employee search by giving you access to a giant talent pool.

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RESERVATION DEADLINE: Friday, February 26. For information, call: ROSE NEWMAN at 215-854-5554. Anthony di Gesu, a noted 11111 photographer lade that he said made him proud. He was introduced to the world of cameras at the age of 14, when he became a photographer's assistant in New York to help his parents raise their large family. He is survived by his wife, Alice, and two sisters.

'The Scarborough Report, Philadelphia Market, 1992 4 Phil and Del have romped across the masthead and through the pages of The Inquirer Sunday comics section since 1987. vided by neighboring offices and the building's coffee shop, said his wife, Mary. He served as a member of the Great Falls Transit District's advisory committee for the disabled. He also was a member of the Easter Seals Society's National Disability Leadership Forum. Malcolm Hancock, who signed his work "Mai," was born in Erie, and was raised in Great Falls, where his father taught science at Great Falls High School and was later its acclaim.

Mr. di Gesu, who was born in Sicily and moved to Brooklyn with his family as a child, was commissioned to do dozens of color portraits for Saturday Review magazine between 1965 and 1971. A specialist in portraits of figures in the arts world, he photographed musicians, such as pianist Vladimir Horowitz, and writers, such as J.D. Salinger, Truman Capote and Norman Mailer. He often said he would talk to a subject for hours and wait for the right moment, when the person's guard was down, to snap away.

Many of his portraits are on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Photography critics lauded his technique of "capturing the person behind the eyes," an acco rinne Floyd, Katherine Ehret and Mary Currie; son, Benjamin; two stepdaughters; one stepson; 18 grandchildren, and a great-grandson. Services: memorial, 2 p.m. tomorrow, Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church, Montgomery Avenue. James S.

Deakins, 70, a retired orthopedic surgeon, died Monday at his home in Chestnut Hill. Dr. Deakins was born in Schenectady, N.Y., and graduated from Dartmouth College and the Temple University School of Medicine. During the Korean War, he served as a medical officer at Valley Forge Hospital and on the staff of the 348th Hospital in Korea. He established an orthopedic practice at Chestnut Hill Hospital in 1959 and was president of the medical staff there in 1971 and 1972.

He retired from private practice in 1976. He was a diplomate of the American Academy of Orthopedics and a member of the American College of Surgeons and other medical societies. Survivors: his wife, Delia; son, Dean; daughter, Karen Straehle; four grandchildren; a brother, and a sister. Services: 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Trinity Episcopal Church, 966 Trinity Gulph Mills; burial, private.

The Rev. Daniel J. Sheehan, 73, pastor emeritus of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Royersford and chaplain at Camilla Hall, Immaculate, died Monday at Chester County Hospital, West Chester. Father Sheehan was born in Philadelphia and attended Roman Catholic High School before entering St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Over-brook.

He was ordained in 1945 at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul. During his career, he served associate pastorships at Mary Queen of Peace, Pottsville; St. James Church, Elkins Park; Annunciation BVM, Brookline; St. Matthew, Conshohocken, and in Philadelphia at Most Blessed Sacrament, Transfiguration of Our Lord, and St.

Timothy. From 1952 until 1958, he was a chaplain in the Army. He was appointed pastor of the Royersford church in 1973 and named pastor emeritus in 1990. Survivors: nieces and nephews. Services: Mass of Christian Burial, 11 a.m.

tomorrow, Sacred Heart Church, Lewis Road and Walnut Street, Royersford; burial, Holy Cross Cemetery, Bailey Road, Yeadon. In keeping with its policy that all news reporting be timely, The Inquirer intends to publish obituaries within 48 hours of death. Mortuaries and others supplying obituary information should submit their notices promptly to The Inquirer's city desk. 2 ve veers, wne ev sVataca mother of Kathleen, Thomas and are 1 grandchildren. Viewing Fit, Feb.

W. i vmnrn aavei eno JOAnn VnXMnej ana I AM, at WAGNER FUNERAL HOME, SI Eudfd Woodbury, NJ. Mass of Chrtstian Burial, II AM, St. Patrick's R.C Church, WoodburvTkj. Int.

Eglinston Com. SCHNEIDER Feb. le, W3, JOSEPH beloved husband al Ruth J. Schneider (nee Rickirt), devoted father at Thomas Keith F. Schneider and Mrs.

Karon R. Powell; also survived by one brother, 4 sisters and 5 grandchildren. Relatives and friends and members of Frankford Arsenal Post No. 727 A.L are invited to his services Sat, 10 AM, MANNAL FUNERAL HOME, oMS Frankford Ave. (at Tyson), where friends may cat FrL eve.

7 to PM Int. Hilslde Com. Memorial contributions as Mr. Schneider's name may be made to St John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Tyson Ave.

and Hawthorne Pima, 19149. SCHNURPFEIL Feb. 17, 1993, THERESA A. (nag Brtnkman), beloved wife of the late Richard Schnurptei, devoted mother ol Richard W. Schnurptei and Mrs.

Carole T. BarceHos, sister of Mrs. Elsie Mefnychuck; also survived by grandchildren. Relatives and friends are Invited to her services 1 1 AM, MANNAL FUNERAL HOME, 492S Frankford Ave. (at Tyson), where friends may cal Sua eve.

7 ta 9 PM kit Northwood Com. Feb. 15, 1993, THOMAS age 44 years, beloved husband of Elizabeth A. (net Jefferys), father of Danielle, Shana, and Dennis Grant, dear son al Grace and the late Thomas, brother at Frandne and Edward, brother-in-law of JacuueNnej ana survived by 3 nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are Invited to attend his Funeral on Fit 30 AM at THE PETNER FUNERAL HOME, 4421 Frankford Ave.

(at Levlck Mau of Christian Burial. 10 AM. St. Leo's Church, tot. Lewnvie Com.

Friends may can for his Viewing en Thurs. urn rm SELEPAK Feb 14, 1993, JOHN of Ro brother of Janet A. M. Skotek. Relatives and friends art invited to cal at TURNER AND SON FUNERAL HOME, 4021 Ridge 10-JO AM, fotewed by funeral service, 11 AM Int.

Calvary Cam. SKEEHAN On Feb. IS, 1993, REV. DANIEL J. SHEEHAN, Pastor Emeritus, Sacred Heart Church, Rovers-ford, and Chaplain CamWa Hal, tmmacutata, son of the late William and Mary Sheehan (net McEwen); survived by his sister-in-law, Elsie Sheehan and his nieces, nephews, grandnieces and nephews.

Religious, relatives and friends art invited to a viewing at 1130 PM, Thurs. at the Chapel of Camilla Hall, Immaculate, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 1:30 PM Transferral of the body Thurs. at 4 PM at Sacred Heart Church, viewing from 4 to PM. followed by a Parish Mass of Christian Burial. I PM A Concalebratod Mass of Christian Burial be celebrated at 11 AM, Fri.

at Sacred Heart Ch.ir.h, Principal Celebrant, His Eminence Anthony Cardinal BevUacqua. Int. Holy Cross Cam. In lieu of Rowers contributions may be made to The Sacred Heart Church in memory of Fr. Sheenhan, 131 Walnut St P.O.

Box 44, Royersford, PA I944L SHELTON Suddenly, Feb. 14, 1993, A. E. JOHN, of husband of Margaret M. (nee Lucalko), father ol Margaret M.

Clark, Sharon Command, Usa D. Rigter, John S. Shelton and Mary K. Zaiaci also survtvM by one brother, 2 sisters, 5 grandchildren and one great granddaughter, father-in-law of Robert Clark and Thomas Rioter. Relatives and friends are invited to the funeral Fit, 10 AM, at THE KOLLER FUNERAL HOME, 4435 Ridge Ave.

(Cor.ofLhrezev), followed by sertvcell AM Friends nav cal Thurs. eve. 7 to 9 PM Donations kvhis memory to The American Heart 121 1 Phila. 19107 would bo appreciated. SMITH MARION E.

(nee Carr), of Fofcroft, on Feb. 17, 1993, wife of the late James Smith, mother el Thomas J. and WHHam M. Clark; grandmother al Patrick, Michael, Steven, Ann Maria, MoM and Christopher Clark, sister of Sr. Irene Mary, I.HM, and Jean Boback.

Relatives and friends Invited ta her funeral 10 AM at THE McCAUSLAND-BATHURST FUNERAL HOME, 202 S. Chester Pike, Glenolden, where friends may cal Fit 7 to PM Mass ol Christian Burial, Sat, 11 AM at the St. Gabriel's Church, Norwood. Int. SS.

Peter and Paul Cent In lieu of Sowers contributions in her memory to Camilla Hal imirmary smmacuiata, Pa. HM5 would be appreciated. SOLOMAN AUDREY, on Feb. 15, 1993. Services wl be held Sua, Feb.

21. Viewing 4-1 PM, Immaculate Conception R.C. Church, Chettan and Spraguo Ave. Burial wi bo Moa. Feb.

22. at Holy Sepulchrg Com. Arr. BAKER FUNERAL HOME, LTD.) SPADA Fab. 14, 1993, ALEXANDER (AL), suddenly, kl West Palm Beach, of Wayne and formerly of Ardmore, beloved husband of Joan (not Powers) Spada and dear father of Alexander, Michael, Steven and Doreen Spada; also survived by 5 granddaughters and brother of Daniel Spada, Louis Spada, Toni Yoagto and the lata Teresa Falls, stepfather of Diana Bargmaiar and Christopher Lopping; alto survived by 2 stepgrandsons.

Relatives and friends are invited to THE FUNERAL HOME OF JOHN STRETCH, E. Eagle and St. Denis Rds, Havortowa Fit, after 9:15 AM and to Mau of Christian Burial In St Denis Church at 11 AM Int. Calvary Cera Mew of Dowers, an offering In Aft name to the American Heart Assoc. 4N E.

Fourth St, Bridgeport, Pa. 19405, would be appreciated. STANTON EDMOND f. 75, on Fab. 14, 1993, bttoved husband of Edna Stanton, beloved father of Barbara Ann McGinn, Artene Ferris, the lata Edward logins and Howard Heknuth; also survived by George Hoftenbecker, James T.

Stanton, 13 grandchldren and I groat grandchidroa Famtv and friends are Invited to his viewing and Prayer Service Fit, Feb. 19th at Holy btnocenttSt. Pauf Church, Torresdakt and Tyson where friends may cal after M0 AM Prayer Service begin promptly at 10 AM kit. Cedar Hal Cera In lieu of flowers his tamty requests donations bt made ta The Children's Aid Society of 311 1 Juniper St. Phla.

19107. (Arr. KESTER F.H.) STE1NMETZ Feb 17, 1993, PAUL A. ol S.W. Phla.

beloved son of Joseph D. and Lois (nee Swearinger), brother of Laura Rlspoli, Daniel and Matthew; also survived bv his children Rachel, Andrew, Andrea, Paul and Denise. Relatives and friends are Invited to cal Sat after 9 AM KISH FUNERAL HOME. 4504 Elmwood Ave. Phila.

Service 1 1 AM Int SS Peter and Paul Cam. STOWE PUTNAM on Fob. 15, 1993, ol VBanova, Pa. beloved husband of Juliana Wright Stowe, letherof Pamela Fisher, Corlnne Floyd, Kaltvsrtne Enrol, Bertamin Stowe and Mary Grace Currte; be is also survived bv II grandchildren and one great grandson. Relatives and friends are invited to his Memo, rial Service on Fri Feb 19th, 1993, 2 ki The Sanctuary of The Bryn Mewr Presbyterian Church, Montgomery Ave.

Bryn Mawr, Pa. hit WW be private at Valley Forge Memorial rns. lieu of flowers, contributions may bo made mhis name ta either The Bryn Mawr HowrW, ca The Devetopment OtHce, Bryn Atowr, PiJtOJO or The Montgomery School, 1141 Routt No. 113, SwJcKFARDMORi STUMPO Fob. 17, 1993, SUZANNE ELLEN (net Mer), wife of Albert, mother of Beatrice Stumpo and Irene Stumpo, grandmother of David Rvaii natives and friends are Invited to funeral services 9:30 A.M.

precisely, GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL SACKS, 4410 N. Broad St. kit. Roosevelt Memorial Park. Famly wl return to har tolt residence.

SWAINE Feb. IS, 1993, ALBERT (OBIE), ot Wvncete, Pi. dearest companion of Jane SchwarH, talner of Jane SieM and An Morgan; aiso swwedbyl orandchildroa Services and Interment shicty prtvete. Femtv wi return to the late rosldenct. the famiv suggests conimultant hts memory may be made to The American Cane tr Socletv.

GOLDSTEINS ROSENBERGS RAPHAEL SACKS TYGH Feb. 14, 1993, suddenly, RICHARD W. ninband al Evelyn (nee Budavl, father of Deborah Shorn, grandtelhw 1 Jeseoh, and Jennie and brother af Barbara McMonagk, Thomas and Joseph TygtV Vwwlng Fri, M0 AM, NASEVrCH FUNERALHOMEriot E. T.norRd. Man al Christian Burial, 10 AM, St AmftrM Chwch.

In lieu of flowers, donations ta St Ambrose Church are requested. ij f-O REUTERS SAN DIEGO Portrait photographer Anthony di Gesu, 79, a pioneer in color photography, has died, a family spokesman said Tuesday. He said Mr. di Gesu, who moved from New York to California in 1971, died Monday of pneumonia at his home in La Jolla, 20 miles north of San Diego. Mr.

di Gesu, one of the first portrait photographers to move from black and white to the new technology of color photography, established a studio in New York City in the 1950s. Although he was patronized by aficionados and the rich, it was not until his first major exhibition, "Photography of the Arts," in New Central Station in 1958, that Mr. di Gesu received critical Deaths Here Putnam T. Stowe, 72, of Vilianova, a retired architectural consultant, died Monday at Bryn Mawr Hospital. Mr.

Stowe was born in Columbus, Ohio, and attended the University of Virginia and the University of Pennsylvania. He served in the Army during World War II and was twice wounded. Before becoming an architectural consultant, he was an engineer with Turner Construction Co. He was an elder of Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church and former president of the Gladwyne Civic Association and the Federation of Civic Associations. He was a former member and vice president of the National Board of American Youth Hostels a founding member of the Chamounix Mansion Board and a member of the board of the Saunders Foundation.

He was a member of the board of the Lower Merion Historical Society and a member of the Rosemont Civic Association and the Committee on Shared Housing. He was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and at the Bryn Mawr Hospital. He belonged to the Merion Cricket Club, the Gulph Mills Golf Club, the Sons of the Revolution and the Edgemere Club. Survivors: his wife, Juliana Wright Stowe; daughters, Pamela Fisher, Co- Death Notices TYSON Feb. 17, Ittl, MONTAGUE H.

TYSON, al Morten, husband at the lata Bertha (net Cetdbert), father ot Harriet Kravtti and Dr. Robert L. Tvsonj aha survived bv erendchidren and 3 treat orandchedren. ftotettvot and lentil are invited ta services Sun, II JO AM, JOSEPH LE VINE AND SON, N. Broad SI above 71st Ave.

Entombrnent Roosevelt Memorial Park. The famtv wl return ta the late rosldenct and rosoocttutv requests that centrsbutkm In his memory bt made ft chanty at the doner's choice. VALENTIKI RUSSElj. SS years, of Temequa, PA, an Feb. 17, 1993: ki Alentown, husband el Anno (nee Murphy), father al indudkia Sr.

Usa Maria, LHJvV, Coordinator ol Mission Awareness kl the Archdiocese ot PMa. and Sharon, wife of Out Hoban ol Havertown. Relatives and friends knitted to the funeral Sat 10 AJvl from the ROCHE FUNERAL HOME, 137 E. Broad Tameoua, Pa. fotowed by Mass of Christian Bursal 1OJ0 AM.

it Jerome Church, Tamequt. kit Partth come, tery. Cal FrL 7 It 1PM VAN DePETTE ROBERT J. an Feb. 17, Vm, ot OrtxeJ HE, formerly of Rukedtt, husband of She late Edna O.

(nee Sesml), father of Robert Jr and Barbara L. BuOer, brother el DenaM Mayer, undo of VVerta Lent; aha survived bv 4 oranddstdren. RataHvt and friends art Invited It attend Ms Funeral Service Sat 10 AM tt THE JAMES F. KNOETGEN FUNERAL HOME, 9)10 MecOede Blvd. CoHnadale, Pa.

kit Edoowood Memorial Park. Friends may cal Fit 7 tt 9 PM at the Funeral Home. WACXES Feb. IS, 1993. AUGUST SH, keitvod husband Of June (nee Veil), father at August Jr, Beetrtce H.

and John. Rasoftvot, friends art knifed tt fht funeral FrL, AM, at THE ROSE FUNERAL HOME, Mli Bridge St. Brtdesburt with services at II AM. Int. Nor Cedar HI Com.

WAGNER Suddenly, Feb. IS, 1993, FREDERICK V. el Bridesbur, husband of the late Anna (Nancy) (nee McAnetv), father af Nancy Anno Siambasak, Margaret SwHek, Resemarie Phare and John P. Wagner, brother of the lata Jamas O'Sublvaiu ejrondtalhor af Matthew and Annernerte Ssambt-Itk, Anthony. Kevin and the lata AAeenan Swltek, Brian and MoKssa Cummhkev.

Relatives and friends art invited It viewing Fri. 7 PM, and te Ms funeral Sat. 9 AM at THE NULTY FUNERAL HOME, 479) Frankford Ave. (at Church St). Mau tt Christian Burial, Al Saints Church, 10 AM Int Resurrection Com.

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