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R2 West THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER Wednesday, March 26, 1997 Death Notices Death Notices Obituaries Louise Sacchi, 83, a pioneer pilot wait until the government dropped its restriction barring people wearing glasses from getting a commercial license. After that happened, she returned to the Northeast to teach flying in Long Island, Penn-. sylvania and New Jersey. In 1949, she sold an air mk 'u By Andy Wallace INQUIRER STAFF WRITER Louise Sacchi, 83, a small-plane ferry pilot who regularly dared go where no woman and not too many men had gone before, died of cancer Saturday at her home in Jenkintown, where she lived since 1941. As a young woman, Miss Sacchi decided that a safe, unexciting life was not for her.

She was determined to fly, even though the skies at the time were not friendly to women. "Men were the only ones then who were supposed to be daring and take chances when they were young," she told a Louise Sacchi reporter in 1992. "My friends told me I was being silly. Women weren't supposed to have adventures." Getting to be a pilot was an adventure. First, it took several years to earn the money for flying lessons.

Then, after getting her pilot's license, she searched several years for a job. And when she did, it wasn't as a pilot. She studied celestial navigation in New York's Merchant Marine School, and headed off to Terrell, Texas, to teach it to fliers in Britain's Royal Air Force. Her next goal was to get her commercial pilot's license. But her eyesight was not good and she had to Helen Mannon, civic activist Death Notices PKELAN March 25, 1997, LAWRENCE age 70, of Frazer, formerly of Berwvn, husband of Jane (nee Kenny) Phetan, father of Larry, Marie, Michael, Ken, Patrick and Christopher, grandfather of 14) also survived bv 4 sisters and 3 brothers.

Relatives and friends are Invited to attend th Funeral Service on Sat. March 29 at 11 AM from THE ALLEVA FUNERAL HOME, INC, 1724 E. Lancaster Ave, PaoH. bit. Calvary Cera, West Conshohockta Viewing Sat.

morning 9 to 11 AM at th Funeral Horn. Also, a Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Mon. March 31 at 7:30 PM from The Norbertin Abbey, South Valley Rd, PaoH. Memorial contributions may be mad to Th Amerlran Lung Assoc, 525 Plymouth Rd, Suit 315, Plymouth Meeting, Pa. 19462.

PRETTYMAN WALTER, of Phila, Pa. died suddenly on March 24, 1997 at the age of 17, beloved son of Walter and Marvam (nee Polidoro) Prettyman and brother of i Edward Prettyman, Katherin Szvmanskl and Jacquelvn Prettymaa Relatives and friends are Invited to his Mass of Christian Burial on Mon, March 31, 10 AM at St. Monica's R.C Church, 1 7th Rltntr Sts, Phila. Family wiH receive guests after 8 AM at THE RUFFENACH FUNERAL HOME, 21st Svnder Ave, Phila. Int.

SS. Peter and Paul Cem. Arrs. by CHADWICK ft, McKINNEY F.H. OP ARDMORE.

610-642-6303 RECTOR H. EARL RECTOR, Ph.D. on March 24, 1997, beloved husband of Nancy (nee Tinsman) of 1 Huntingdon Valley, devoted father of Steven E. and Brian J. Rector, loving brother of Mary Leath and Martha Kelktv.

Relatives and friends are invited to caH Sat. after 10 AM BARON ROWLAND FUNERAL HOME, 1059 Old York Rd, Abington. Memorial Service 11 AM Int. private. In lieu of flowers remembrances may sent to th charity of your choice.

RICHARDSON on March 23, 1997, ARNOLD age 85 of Harvest Village (Atco), formerly of Haddonfield and husband of th late Josephine L. (nee Barrett), survived by 1 daughter, Juli R. Strickland, of Atlanta, GA, 2 granddaughters, Snarl Newton and Kimberty Berkley and 1 sister, Phyliss Walbridg, of Port Orange, FL. Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Richardson's Memorial Service, Sat.

11 AM at STRETCH, EVANS AND KAIN F.H, 8 W. Kings Highway, Haddonfield, NJ. 08033. Memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson's Disease I Center, Robert Wood Johnson Univ. Hospital, One R.WJ.

Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 or the American Heart Assn, 600 White Horse Pike, Audubon, NJ 08106. ROGERS March 25, 1997, MARGARET (nee Helnar), dear wif of Charles beloved mother of Charles and Crystal; also survived by her grandparents, Joseph and Mary Czekanskl, her mother, Sophie Heinar and her sisters, Grace Planita, Ranee Ellings worth and Anna Cave. Relatives and friends are Invited to to her viewing Thurs. 8:30 AM at THE BAJ FUNERAL HOME, 2656 E. Thompson St.

(at Lehigh Services to begin at 10 AM, Int. Holy Redeemer Cera ROSENBERG On March 24, 1997, ALLEN, of SlcklervlHe, NJ, beloved husband of Rose (nee Michetti), father of John and ami Dieting and Paulin and Roger Mlsko, son of Hilda Rosenberg and th lat Nathan, brother of Marvin, Louis, and Stuart Rosenberg; grandfather of Alexis and Jude. Relatives and friends are Invited to Services Thurs. 11 AM at THE PLATT MEMORIAL CHAPELS, INC, 2001 Berlin Road, Cherry HIH, NJ. Entombment New St.

Mary's Cemetery, Friends" may caH Wed. 7 to 9 PM at th Chapel Family wiH return to the lat residence. Contributions Hv his memory may be made to St. Edward's R.C '-Church, 500 Erlal Road, Pin HiH, NJ. 06021.

SAUNDERS PHILIP on Thurs. March 20, 1997, son of Dorothy W. Saunders and th lata James Saunders, survived by Suzanne M. Zebo Saunders and father of Rebecca S. Saunders, devoted friend of Ronald A.

Redd, and brother of Aim Donlan, Peter and Artene Saunders. Family, friends and members of The Salvation Army are invited to participate in his Memorial Service Moa March 31, 1997 at 12 Noon from St. Luke and The Epiphany Church, 330 S. 13th St. Enurnment Private.

In lieu of flowers, a donation in Philip's memory to: St. Luke's Hospitality Center, 330 S. 13th St, PHila, PA 19107; or Hope Ministry, 1701 Delancev Place, Phila, PA 19103; or Th Salvation Army, Roxborough Corps, 6730 Ridge Ave, Phila, PA 19128 would be appreciated bv his family. Family Service bv DEANGEITNERGIVNISH OF FOX CHASE.215-74S-1006 SCKMERELSON March 23, 1997, STEVE, father of Glenn, son of Gertrude and the late Harry Schmeretson, brother of Iris Schwartz and Scott Schmeretsoa Relatives and friends are Invited to Funeral Services Thurs, 2 PM precisely, GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL SACKS SUBURBAN NORTH, 310 Second St. Pike, Southampton (bet.

County Lin and Street Int. Roosevelt Memorial Park. Family wiH return to the Scwartz residence. Contributions in his memory may be made to The American Diabetes Association SCHNELLE On March 23, 1997, JANICE A. (nee Friend), age 0, of Princeton, formerly of Haddonfield, wif of th lat Fredrick survived bv 2 daughters, 1 Linda A.

Foster, of State College, PA and Catha -Remington, of Haddonfield, 4 grandchildren, Cathy and JuHe Foster, and Lindsay and Kelly -Remington, and a sister, ArHne Hoff, of Seymour, TN. Relatives and friends are invited to Mrs. Schnelle's Memorial Service, Wed, 7 PM, at STRETCH, EVANS KAIN FUNERAL HOME, W. Kings Hwy, Haddonfield, where friends may call after 6 PM Memorial donations may be mad i to th First Church of Christ Scientist, 355 E. Kings Hwy, Haddonfield, NJ 08033.

SENBERTRAND March 22, 1997, FLOYD of Mavfalr, husband of th lat Helen M. Senbertrand (nee Pessa), father of Eileen M. Leonardo, Ronald R. Senbertrand, Christine McLean and the lat Evelyn Hedquist; also survived bv 9 grandchildren. Relatives, friends and members of Militia HiH' Hawk Watch are Invited to his Memorial Service Moa 11 AM, MANNAL FUNERAL HOME, 6925 Frankford Ave.

(at Tyson), where friends may caH Moa 10:30 to 11 AM Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust St, Phila, Pa, 19103. SHELLEM EMMA KEMP on March 23, 1997 of Ridley Park, wife of the late William, mother of William SheHem Jr. and Barbara Smith, sister of Agnes Mullen and Lillian Tindaro, grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter. Funeral Service 10 AM Thurs. at WHITE-LUTTRELL FUNERAL HOME, 311 N.

Swarthmore Ave, Ridley Park, where friends may caH after 9:30 AM Burial Femwood Cera Memorial gifts to the Alzheimer's Assoc, 100 N. 17th St, Phila, Pa. 19103 are appreciated. SHERIDAN FRANCIS, March IS, 1997. HANCOCK F.H.

LTD. STORMONT March 25, 1997, Hi Germantown, SAMUEL PAUL, beloved husband of th lat Catherine (nee Whelan) Stormont, age 94 years, son of the late Dr. Riley McMillan and Gussle (nee Steele) Stormont, father of Samuel R. Stormont, 2 grandchildrea Graveside Services wiH be held on Thurs. March 27 at II AM in Ivy HiH Cem, Easton Rd, Phila.

bv Rev. Nina Grey officiating. A Memorial Service wiH be held at Stapeley HaH, Germantown at future date. Arr. by EMIL J.

CIAVARELLI FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES, INC of Ambler Pa. STRIM MARGARET E. (nee Fletcher) of Bradenton, Florida, on March 25, 1997, formerly of Phila, PA, dearly loved wife of Harold R. Strunk, beloved mother of Margaret Rogers (William), Susan O'Learv (William), Paul Kissinger (Tina), Nancy Kissinger, John Kissinger (Carol), dear grandmother of 2, and great grandmother of also survived by sisters, Miriam Procopw 1 (Joseph), Jacqueline Englar (WiKlam), and Vema Havnes (Harry). Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of S.W.

Florida, 6055 Rand Sarasota, FL 3420S. SUCHOCXI ANTHONY E. (BUDDY), March 23, 1997, loving brother of Rosemary Peszka, Margaret and-. Ronald Matthew, uncle of Leona Peszka. Lisa Stov, Linda WiMm, Ronald Jr.

and Richard Matthew, 4 grandnices and 4 grandnephews. Family and friends are invited to his Funeral, Wed, 8:15 AM, FITZPATRICK FUNERAL HOME, 425 Lyceum Ave, Rox. and to participate In his Mats of Christian Burial, 9:30 AM, St. John the Baptist Church. Int.

Holy Sepulchre Cem. Friends may caH Tues. eve. 7 to 9 PM Donations In Buddy's nam to The American Heart Assoc, 625 W. Ridge Pike, Bldg.

Suit 100, Conshohocken, PA 19428 would be appreciated. SULAX on March 23, 1997, KATHERINE G. "Kass" (net Brodie) age 61, wife of William A. of Somerdal, NJ, formerly of South Philadelphia, mother of Linda Starkev, Karen NoceHa and Bill Sulak, sister of Eliiabeth Clark and Dorothy Levens, grandmother of Jamilyn Starkev and Rvan Michael Nocella. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service 1:30 PM Thursday at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, 126 S.

Black Horse Pike, Runnemede, NJ. There win be a viewing Wednesday eve after 7 PM and Thursday afternoon after 12:30 PM at the funeral home. Interment Arlington Cemetery, Pennsauken, NJ. Donations may be made to the American Lung Assoc of South East Pennsylvania, Lafavett Swede Sts, I Lafayette Plaza, Suit ISO, Norrlstown, PA 19401. THOMAS H.

LLOYD on March 24, 1997, age 85 years, beloved husband of the late Jane Thomas, he Is survived bv his daughters Jean Tempke of Claremont CA and Kathy Best of Sellersville PA, also bv 2 granddaughters Katie and Megaa' Relatives and friends are invited to caH Fri. March 28, from 10 AM at WM. ROW EN GRANT FUNERAL HOME, INC, Street Rd. and 2nd St. Pike, Southampton, where Funeral Srvlc will be held at II AM Int.

to follow In Sunset Memorial park. In Heu of flowers, the family would prefer donations In his memory be made to The Arthritis Foundation, 117 S. 17th 1905, Phila, PA 19103; or The Adirondack Mountain Club, 814 Goggins Road, Lake George, N.Y. 12845-41 17. In Memoriams C0KEN March 24, 1997, BERNICE (nee Rauchbach), of Ashton, Md wife of the late Jules, mother of Beverly (Lowell) Nerenberg and Marten (Eric) Address, grandmother of Eric (Paige) Nerenberg, Greg Nerenberg, Michael and Rachel Address, great grandmother of Zachary and Julie Nerenberg.

Relatives and friends are Invited to Services Wed. 12 noon, JOSEPH LEVINE AND SON, N. Broad St. above 71st Ave. Entombment Roosevelt Memorial Park.

Family wW return to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Address. In lieu of flowers, contributions In her memory may bt made to a charity of the donor's choice. CONNOLLY SARAH C.

(nee Loscalzo), March 24, 1997, age 83, of Berwvn, formerly of Havertown and Brigantin, N.J., wife of the late James mother of Eileen Connolly and James sister of Joseph Loscalzo and Laura Caplnegro: also survived by 3 grandchildren. Relatives, friends invited to funeral Thurs. 9 AM, RUFFENACH FUNERAL HOME, Township Line (City Line Ave.) and Burmont Drexel Hill, followed by Scripture Services 10:30 AM Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cem.

Family requests donations in Sarah's memory to the Eetttown Senior Center, 730 First P.O. Box 66, Berwvn, Pa. 19312, CRAIG March 23, 1997 HELEN (nee Szagala), wife of the late John, sister of Frances Shegda and the late Rose Wawriw; also survived by nephews and nieces. Viewing Fri. 9 AM ST.

VLADIMIR UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL, 6740 N. 5th St. Requiem Services 10 AM Int. Oakland Cem. NASEVICH FUNERAL HOME DEL FRAKC0 CHARLES on March 24, 1997 of Lansdowne, PA formerly of Upper Darby, PA, beloved husband of Louise (nee Haverstock) Del Franco, devoted father of Barry Del Franco; also survived by many cousins.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Service Fri. 11 AM RICHARD L. KELLY FUNERAL HOME, Long Lane and Walnut Upper Darby, Pa. Int. private.

DONOHUE On March 24, 1997, MARY M. (LYNN) (nee Mahaffev), at Ft. Myers, formerly of Chestnut HiH, wife of Robert V. Donohue, mother of Madeline Anne Covle and Elizabeth Donohue; also survived by 2 grandchildren. Friends may caH at JACOB F.

RUTH'S, 1413 Germantown Ave, Chestnut HiH, Thurs. morning 10 AM, followed by Funeral Liturgy 11 AM Int. St. John Neumann Cem. Memorial Funeral Mass Mon.

morning 10 AM at Our Mother of Consolation Church, 9 E. Chestnut Hill Ave. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Diabetes Assn. or the Arthritis Foundation. DREAVER FRANCIS T.

suddenly March 24, 1997, husband of the late Elizabeth T. (nee Wilson) and dear father of Patricia MaddalonJ and Kathleen O'Hara; also survived by his sister, Jean Kampherstein and his brother, John Dreaver and 5 grandchildren. Relatives, friends, members of F.O.P. Lodge 5 Invited to his viewing Tues. April at AM In St.

Martin of Tours Upper Church on Roosevelt Blvd. followed by his Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 AM Int. Resurrection Cem. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Heart Assoc of 625 W. Ridge Pike, Suite A 100, Conshohocken, Pa.

19428. (McCAFFERTY-SWEENEY F.H. 215-333-0500) ELLIS PATRICIA MacGRATH (nee Qulnn) on March 25, 1997, age 53 of Moorestown, N.J., wife of Robert mother of Christine Blessing of Mt. Laurel, one grandson, Tyler. Memorial Service Sat.

April 19, 1997 at 10 AM at The First Presbyterian Church, Bridgeboro and Rlverton Moorestown, N.J. Friends may caU Thurs. eve. March 27th from 6 to 9 PM at THE LEWIS FUNERAL HOME, 78 E. Main Moorestown, N.J.

Eastern Star Service P.M. Memorial contributions to the First Presbyterian Church of Moorestown or The American Heart Assoc, 600 Whit Horse Pike, Audubon, N.J. 08106. FL'LKER March 24, 1997, of Fairmount, FRANK husband of the late Marie (nee Hagan), father of Frank George, Betty Freeland and the late Nancy Wilmarth, survived by 15 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and 9 great great grandchildren. Relatives and friends invited to Funeral and Visitation, Fri.

morning only, 8:30 A.M. from THE WILLIAM J. PHILLIPS FUNERAL HOME, 568 N. 23rd St. Religious Services, 10 AM Int.

Valley Forge Memorial Garden. Donations In his memory to The Sacred Heart Cancer Home, 1315 West Hunting Park PA 19140 would appreciated by the family. GREENBERG March 25, 1997, RAE K. (nee Kaufman), formerly of Elizabeth NJ. and Bay Harbor Island FL, wife of the late Louis, mother of Doris (Aaron) Bitman and Joan (David) Askinasi, also survived by 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

A memorial service win be held at the Bitman residence, Blue Belt, on Wed. 7:30 PM The family suggests contributions in her memory may made to The Phila. Geriatric Center; or the Disaster Relief Fund, Eastern Montgomery County, Branch of The American Red Cross. GOLDSTEINS ROSENBERGS RAPHAEL SACKS GREMMEL March 24, 1997, ANDREW father of Robert A. Gremmel, dear son of Lilian Gremmel (nee Chappell) and the late Andrew brother of Lillian M.

Gehring, Robert W. and Albert W. Gremmel. Mr. Gremmel was an Army Veteran of WWII.

Relatives and friends are invited to his funeral Thurs. 11 AM, MANNAL FUNERAL HOME, 6925 Frankford Ave. (at Tvson) and viewing Thurs. 10 to 11 AM Int. Hillside Cem.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Mavfalr Presbyterian Church, Tudor and Crispin Sts, Pa. 19149. HECKLER WESLEY of Cinnamlnson, N.J., on March 24, 1997, age 50 years, beloved husband of Deborah M. (nee Salvlno), loving father of John M. of Delran, Lori Ann and Steven M.

both of Cinnamlnson. Relatives and friends are Invited to attend his funeral Sat. starting 10 AM at, SNOVERGIVNISH OF CINNAMINSON, 1200 N. Rte. 134.

Int. Lakeview Memorial Park. Viewing Friday eve. 7 to 10 PM and Sat. 9 to 10 AM at the Funeral Home.

HERBERT March 25, 1997 of Roversford, PA, WILLIAM formerly of Darby, husband of Elizabeth K. (nee Hlldreth), father of William J. Herbert, Jr. and Jeftery Herbert; also survived bv one sister Ruth Cockerlll, one brother Kenneth Herbert and 4 grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to the Funeral Service Thurs.

11 AM at MARVIL FUNERAL HOME, 1110 Main Street, Darby where friends may call after 10 AM Thurs. Int. Arlington Cera HIGGINS On March 24, 1997, JOHN husband of the late Grace M. (nee Finnegan), of Merchantville, formerly of Oaklyn N.J., survived bv a daughter Grace Madelyn Samples of Downingtown PA, a son Timothy J. Higgins Esq.

of Merchantville N.J.; 5 grandchildren Catherine G. Ouigley, Larry L. Samples Jr, Timothy J. Higgins Maureen G. and Claire E.

Higgins; 2 sisters Mary Manning of Haddonfield and Elizabeth Arrington of Vincentown. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a viewing Wed. eve 6 to 6:30 PM at THE BLAKE-DOYLE FUNERAL HOME, 226 Collings Collingswood, N.J. Funeral Mass 9 PM Wed. eve at St.

Alovsius Church, Oaklyn N.J. Final commendation Thurs. 11 AM at the Church, followed by Interment In New St. Mary's Beilmawr, NJ. The family request memorial contributions to St.

Joseph's Pro Cathedral Church, 2907 Federal Camden, N.J. 08105. KILL FRANCIS (FRANK), March 25, 1997, beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Hirschbuhl) Hill, loving father of Mary Ellen Treglown, Dorothy Hamilton, John J. and Frank C. HiH, grandfather of 14, great grandfather of 9, brother of Charles Hit.

Family and friends are invited to participate In his Mass of Christian Burial Wed. eve. 7:30 PM, St. John the Baptist Church. Frank's viewing will be Thursday 12 noon, FITZPATRICK FUNERAL HOME, 425 Lyceum followed by his interment Calvary Cem.

2 PM Donations in Frank's name to St. John the Baptist Memorial Fund, 146 Rector SI, Phila Pa. 19127. KOEDT WILLIAM H. of West Deprford, NJ, on March 25 ,1997, aged 67 beloved husband of Constance (nee Abbott), loving father of Michelle Hambrecht and husband Michael, William H.

Hoedt III, Brvan Hoedt and wife Jissell, grandfather of Angelica, William IV, and Lauren. Funeral service 10 AM Hi the McGUINNESS FUNERAL HOME, 34 Hunter Woodbury, where relatives and friends may call after 8:30 AM Int. Eglington Cem. KOPF Of Gwynedd Estates, and formerly of Mavfalr, on March 24, 1997, ERMA WILLIAMS HOPF. Relatives and friends are Invited to the funeral on Thurs.

10 A.M. at the SHAEFF-MYERS FUNERAL HOME, 145 Tennis Ambler. Int. West Laurel Hid Cem. Friends may call Thurs.

after 9:30 AM Memorials in her name may be sent to The American Cancer Society, Wissahlckon Valley Unit, 608 E. Main Lansdaie, Pa. 19446. JAMISON RONALD on March 24, 1997, of beloved husband of Eva (nee Jones), father of Petlllo, he retired from the City of Phila. as a FirefighterParamedic; he is also survived by a nephew Aaron, who he loved as a son.

Memorial Service win be nek) Sat. 11 AM at, KIRK AND NICE, 6301 Germantown Phila. KAYRIS March 24, 1997, JOSEPH 84, of Levlttown, bom In he was a WWII Army Veteran and member of American Legion Post 0834 of Fallsington, he was employed for the City of Phila. as supervisor for grounds maintenance at John F. Byrne Golf Course, Torresdale, he was a member of Single Parents Society Bucks Co.

Chapter and Far Northeast Senior Citizens, Inc. Relatives and friends are Invited to the Funeral Service Thurs. 12 noon in, THE HOFFMANN FUNERAL HOME, Hulmeville Rd. and Brown Bemaiem Pattnr fciuiarus of tmine Methodist Church will officiate. Int.

Resurrection Cem. Friends will be received by the family in the Funeral Home Thun. 10 AM until service time. KEYSER J. LAWRENCE KEYSER, on March 23, 1997, of Ambler, PA, USCG Veteran of WWII, retired Marketing Planner from ARCO.

He believed his greatest accomplishments were Ms children and grandchildren. He Is survived bv his beloved wife Mary (CreUin) Kevser, brother; Robert Kevser, children; Bruce Kevser, Alan Kevser, Mariorle Straver, and 7 grandchildren. Private burial service. In lieu of flowers, donations In Larry's name may be mad to American Heart Assc, 625 W. Ridge Pike, Bids A100, Conshohocken, PA 19421 KOPACZEWSKI (aka COOPER) FRANK, on March 25, 1997 of Lansdowne, PA, beloved husband of Anne (nee Galantino), devoted father of Marianne Galantino and Frank Kopaczewski, brother of Dorothy Svitak, Theodore Kopaczewski and Mary Fry, dear Pop-Pop of Dawn Maria Gray, Frank III and Anthony Kopaczewski and James Galantino.

Funeral Service Sat. 10 AM at DOYLE -STONELAKE FUNERAL HOME, 83-85 E. Baltimore Lansdowne, friends may caH from 9 AM Int. SS Peter and Paul Cem. Donations to American Cancer Society, 600 N.

Jackson St, 2nd FL, Media, PA 1 9063 would be appreciated. LIEBSTER March 23, 1997, ETHEL (nee Brodv) of Phila, PA; wife of the late Abe; mother of Llla Bart and Florence Berger; also survived by 6 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Services and Interment were private. JOSEPH LEVINE AND SON LIXENS FLORENCE (nee Volper), age 84, on March 24, 1997, beloved wife of the late William Standrlng and the late Andrew Likens, precious mother of Eileen Edmonds (Donald devoted nanna of Donald Edmonds Jr. (Maria) and Diana Perkins (Robert), dear great grandmother of Daniel, Kyle and Taylor Perkins and Christopher, Donald III, and Victoria Edmonds, beloved sister of Freda Oultoriano and Edith Grubb.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Memorial Service on Sat. April 5, at 11 AM Calling time 10:30 AM at Creicentvllle United Methodist Church, 412 Senmer St, Phila, Pa. 19120. Memorial contributions hi her nam may be made to the above named Church, LITZENBERG JOHN W. JR.

of Brvn Mawr, Pa, died suddenly on Sun. March 23, 1997, beloved son of Mariorle (nee Solev) Litienberg and the late John W. Litzenberg, brother of Mariorle Dougherty and David C. Litzenberg; also survived bv 3 nieces and one nephew. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Service on Sat.

March 29, 1 PM. at THE CHAOWICK AND MCKINNEY FUNERAL HOME, Athens Ave. and Simpson Rd, Ardmore, Pa, where the family wiH receive guests after 11 AM Int. wiH follow at Lower Merion Baptist Cem. In Heu of flowers, contributions may be made In his memory to The American Diabetes Association, On Plymouth Meeting Mall, Plymouth Meeting, PA.

19462. LORD On March 24, 1997, WILLIAM beloved husband of Fanni (nee Schktsinger) of Clementon, N.J, age 82, survived bv son and daughter-in-law Thomas and Marlen Lord, of S.C., grandsons Matthew and Nathan Lord of daughter-in-law Jean Lord of Somerdal and sister-in-law Edith Schlesinger of Clementon. Relatives, friends employees of the Phila. Inquirer and members of Emmanuel Baptist Church are Invited to attend Funeral Services on Thurs, 11 AM at THE OR A L. WOOSTER FUNERAL HOME, 51 Park Clementon, NJ.

Friends may call Thurs. morning 10 to 11 AM Int. Berlin Cem. Family requests memorial donations to Emmanuel Baptist Church, Evesham Ave, Voorhees, NJ. 08043 andor American Cancer Society, 410 Whit Horse Pike, Haddon Heights, NJ.

08035. MacCORKLE JEANETTE A. age 80 of 349 Greenvlew Dr, Lancaster, formerly of Wytmewood, PA, died Tues. at Lancaster General Hospital after a brief Illness, wife of Douglas B. MacCorkle, loving mother of Judith A.

Naugle (Rav) and me late David Lee MacCorkle; also survived bv 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Memorial Service at Calvary Church, Corner of Esbenshade and Pleasur Rds, Lancaster on Mon. 2 PM Family wiH receive friends I hour prior. Int. private.

Memorial contributions Calvary Church Missionary Fund, 1401 Espenshad Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601. MACKNEY (JAKUBOWSKI) HENRY S. on March 24, 1997 of Upper Darby, beloved husband of Genevieve (Jean (nee Kesty) Mackney, beloved father of Laura F. VanElswvk and Henry F. Mackney; also survived by 4 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and his brother, Joseph W.

Jakubowski. Relatives and friends are invited to his Mass of Christian Burial Tues. 10 AM Church of St. Alice, Copley Rd. and Walnut St, Upper Darby, Pa.

and to his visitation Tues. 9:30 AM In the Church. Int. Holy Cross Cem. (KELLY FUNERAL HOME, Upper Darby, Pa.) HcADQO On March 22, 1997, GRACE S.

(nee Smith,) at age 86, of Germantown, wife of the let James J. McAdoo and mother of James, David and Michael McAdoo; also survived bv 4 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, a sister, Ethel Minko, and a brother, James Smith. Retired from Germantown Hospital after twenty years and remained as a volunteer. Member of Market Square Presbyterian Church In Germantown. A Memorial Service win be held In the Chapel of the Germantown Horn, 6950 Germantown Ave, Phila, Sat, April 5, at 10:30 AM Contributions In her memory may be made to the American Heart 625 W.

Ridge Pk, A-100, Conshohocken, PA. 19428. LONGENECKER, NORTH WALES. McCURDY MINERVA (nee Schendel) in her 100th year, March 24, 1997, beloved wife of the late Horace, mother of Horace William and the lat Dorothy. Services private.

LAMBIE F.H. McDERMOTT JOSEPH F. Ill, on March 22, 1997, of Newtown Square, formerly of Bryn Mawr, PA; beloved husband of Carolyn A. (nee Rothwell), loving father of Joseph F. McDermott IV and Marie L.

Richards, also survived by his 7 grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Wed. 8:30 AM, THE DONOHUE FUNERAL HOME, 3300 WEST CHESTER PIKE, NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA; followed bv Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM St. Anastasia Church, Radnor Drive and West Chester Pike. Int.

Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon. Friends may also call Tues. eve 7 to 9 at the Funeral Home. Contributions may made in his memory to Th American Heart Bldg.A -Suite 100, 625 W. Ridge Pike, Conshohocken, PA 19428-1190.

McKINNEY THOMAS J. on March 24, 1997 of Germantown, survived bv devoted daughters, Alexis and Sharon, on son Frederick, one sister Gail, on brother Jay; 2 grandchildren Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Service, Fri. March 28, at 11 AM at FLETCHER H. TOWNSEND F.H, 6610-12 Germantown Ave. Phila.

Viewing 10 to 11 AM Int. Whitemarsh Memorial Park, MONTANA March 24, 1997, FRANK, beloved husband of Antoinette (nee Lombardo), devoted father of Edward (Margaret) Montana and Patricia (William) Negro, brother of William, also survived bv one granddaughter Marie Montana. Relatives and friends are Invited to the Funeral Sat. 9 AM from PENNA. BURIAL CO, INC, 1327-29 S.

Broad St. Funeral Services conducted 10 AM at St. Monica's Church. Int. SS.

Peter and Paul Cem. Viewing Fri. eve 7-9. Ample parking on premises. MUCCKETTI SARAH M.

(nee Falasca) on March 24, 1997, wife of the late Albert J. Mucchetti, devoted mother of Domenic A. (Anna) Mucchetti and Rita M. (Tony) Skubish, grandmother of Donna Sommer, Patricia Byrne, Albert Mucchetti, and Cheryl Mattern, great grandmother of Daniel Sommer, Kaitlyn Sommer, Cristina Mucchetti, Ashley Bvme, Domenic Mucchetti, Brittany Byrne and David Mattern. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial, Mon.

March 31 at 10 AM. at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 17th Morris Sis, Phila, Pa. 19145 where friends may caH after 9 AM in the Church. Int.

SS. Peter and Paul Cem. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Thomas Aquinas Church would be appreciated by the family. Arrs.

by JAMES F. KNOETGEN FUNERAL HOME. ORTIZ March 24, 1997, LEON, beloved husband of Mildred (nee Carrero), devoted father of Stephanie (Thomas) Crivaro and Valerie (Ronald) Volpe; also survived by 6 grandchildren, brother of Anne Duca, Frances Giasio, Agnes Masclantonlo, Sue Anderson, Yolanda Housenick, Nicholas Ortiz and the late Julie Pomeroy. Relatives and friends are invited to his VIEWING AND FUNERAL, THURS, AM at THE MONTI FUNERAL HOME, 2533-35 S. Broad St.

Services, 10 AM (at Funeral Home). Int. Holy Cross Cera lieu of flowers family requests contributions made to The American Cancer Society, NJ. Division, Gloucester County Services Center, 449 Mantua Pike, Deptford, NJ. 08096 or American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Suite 1010; Rockville, MD 20852.

NO VIEWING WED. EVE. PALLANTE On March 24 of Lansdaie, ANTIMO, husband of Angela (nee Cancelliere), father of Dominic, Tony, Ernest and Rose Pallante, Carmella Veneziale and Lisa and Mary DiBlasio and the late Filomena and Domenica Pallante; also survived bv 18 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Relatives and friendds are invited to attend the Funeral on Tues. April 1 at 8:30 AM at th THE SIMCOX-MclLVAINE FUNERAL HOME, 532 E.

Main St, Lansdaie and to the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Stanislaus Church at 10:00 AM Int. St. John Neumann Cem. Friends may caU Monday evening at the Funeral Home from 7 to 9 PM.

PARXER On March 22, 1997, EUNICE (nee Custls), beloved mother of William, Mrs. Eunice Jones and Dennis; also survived bv one brother, one sister and one sister-in-law, 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are Invited to the funeral on Thurs. 11 AM at the Mutchmor Baptist Church, 17th and Montgomery Ave, where friends may call beginning 9 AM Int. Mt.

Peace Cem. Arr. G. FRANK PAGE JR. F.H.

PAOLYSCN Of Paul's Run, March 23, 1997, MABEL wife of the late D. Michael Paulyson, mother of John T. Paulvson and th lat Jan Paulyson; also survived bv 2 grandchikiien an on sister Verna Wisler. Services Thurs. 11 A.M.

at THE FLETCHER FUNERAL HOME, 9529 Bustleton Ave. where friends may caH after 9:30 AM Int. Christ Church Cem, TrumbauersvIHe, PA. lected $5,000 as runner-up in the single-engine, light-plane class, finishing ninth overall. Earlier that year, she set a speed record for single-engine, general-aviation airplanes from New York to London, making the crossing in 17 hours and 10 minutes, an average speed of 200 m.p.h.

Actually, she set the standard. Before her, there had been no official best time. By the time she closed her ferry business in 1978, she had delivered 333 airplanes all over the world, and never had to ditch one. Reflecting on her career in 1992, she said: "I was 40 years ahead of my time, but things are a little better for younger women. When I talk to them, I tell them, 'You can do it, if you really, really want Miss Sacchi was born in New York City and came to Philadelphia at age 13.

She graduated from the Academy of the Holy Child in Sharon Hill and worked for a time as a nurse and' laboratory technician for the New York Life Insurance Co. She wrote two books, Ocean Flying and The Happy Commuter. She is survived by three nieces and two nephews. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Aprir 20 at Hangar 1, Wings Field, Blue Bell.

Donations may be sent to the Memorial Scholarship Fund, Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the Ninety-Nines, co Mary Wunder, 743 Col-legeville Collegeville, Pa. 19426. Church in Bryn Mawr. She was a member of Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church for 24 years. She enjoyed traveling and studied art at the Wayne Art Center.

Her husband died In 1974. She married Robert Louis Mannon in 1982. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Mannon is survived by three sons, Walter John Richard and George David; a stepdaughter, Susan Mannon O'Connor; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m.

April 4 at the Broomall Presbyterian Home, 146 Marple Broomall. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Friendship Fund, Rosemont Presbyterian Village, 404 Cheswick Place, Rosemont, Pa. 19010. Club and Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Edelmayer; daughter, Diane E. Chambers; sons, Glenn K. and. Robert four grandchildren; and a brother. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m.

tomorrow at the chapel at Sunset Memorial Park, County Line Road, Somerton. Friends and relatives may call at 10 a.m. Death Notices AKSTGCK WILLIAM on March 24, 1997, age 79, of Pennsauken, NJ husband of Martha (net Masterson); also survived by son and daughter-in-law, William and Nancy Anstock, of Roslvn, 3 grandsons, William, Mark and Brian Mr. Anstock was a retired machinist for Honeywell Co. in Ft.

Washington. Funeral Service Thurs. 11 AM at, FUNERAL HOME OF INGLESBY AND SONS, Cove and Wyndam Pennsauken, N.J. Int. Calvary Cem.

Viewing starting 10 AM Thurs. BARF0P.D HARRY of Bensalem, on March 23, 1997, beloved husband of the late Catherine (nee Black), loving father of Kathrvn Fogarty and James Bartord; also survived by 2 sisters Pearl Bryant and Elizabeth Spohn, 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are Invited to his Funeral Service Thurs. 2 PM at TOML1NSON FUNERAL HOME, 2207 Bristol Pike, Viewing from 12:30 til time of Service. Interment North Cedar Hill Cemetery.

BORTNER March 25, 1997, THELMA (nee Klein), wife of me late Samuel, of Falmouth, formerly of Atlantic City, N.J., mother of Loretta and Dr. Allan H. Seigal, of Mashpee, mother-in-law of Susan Stritzler Bortner, of also survived by 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Graveside Services Thursday II AM precisely at Roosevelt Memorial Park (Sect. AA).

Contributions in her memory may be made to charity of the donor's choice. GOLDSTEINS ROSENBERGS RAPHAEL SACKS BUTERA March 24, 1997, FRANCES of Ardmore, PA, daughter of the late James and Mary Marchese Butera, survived by her brothers Charles and Joseph Butera, her sisters Mary Pohlig, Virginia McDermott, Betty Barr and several nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial, March 26, 10 AM, St. Colman's Church, Lancaster Ave. and Argvle Ardmore where relatives and friends are Invited to call after 9 AM Int.

Calvary Cem. The family requests memorial donations be made to Bishop Nursing Home, 318 South Orange Media, PA 19063. (McCONAGHY FUNERAL HOME, ARDMORE) CALDER On March 21, 1997, VIRGINIA (nee Stltes), age II, beloved wife of the late Dr. Joseph of Newtown formerly of Lansdowne, devoted mother of Dr. Joseph R.

of Williamsport and Kim Cakter Thompson, of Malvern; also survived by 5 grandchildren. Memorial Service Sat. 1 PM in the Chapel of Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church, 625 Montgomery Brvn Mawr. Memorial gifts may be sent to the Univ. of Remembrance Program, arm.

David Hooks, 601 Franklin Bk)g 3451 Walnut Pa. 19104-62B5. Int. private. FRANK VIDEON FUNERAL HOME, Broomall CAUSA Tragically on March 20, 1997, CALMA beloved wife of Jose Z.

Soriano, loving daughter of Guillerma (nee Magno) and dear sister of Mirrlam C. Grafilo, Franco M. Calida, Emma C. Banaga, Leo M. Calida, Edna C.

Romero, Divina and Virgo Calida; also survived by the Soriano and Ventura famines. Relatives, friends and employees of the Phila. Geriatric Center and Temple University Hospital invited to her Mass of Christian Burial April 2, 10 AM, St. Ambrose Church, St. and Roosevelt Blvd.

Viewing Tubs, Apnl 1, 2 to 5 PM and 7 to 9 PM at, MANN FUNERAL HOME, 219 W. Tabor Rd. (at American). Interment Resurrection Cemetery. plane and her own services as a pilot to the president of the Buffalo Weaving Belting Co.

and became the first woman to pilot a corporate aircraft. Later, she ran a seaplane base on the Delaware River. But Miss Sacchi's most enduring legacy was the frequent-flier miles she totaled while ferrying hundreds of small one- or two-engine aircraft across all the world's oceans. That career began in 1962, she co-piloted a transatlantic flight with an adventuresome grandmother named Marion Hart, then 70. After ferrying planes on a freelance basis for three years, she founded her own business, Sacchi Air Ferry Enterprises, a trans-oceanic airplane delivery service based in Philadelphia.

By 1968, she had made 103 ocean crossings. In 1971, Miss Sacchi competed in a race from London to Victoria, British Columbia; she was the only woman among the 72 pilots. She col Chestnutwold School PTA and the band mothers of Haverford High School. She was a Cub Scout den mother and taught Sunday school. She also served on the Delaware County Welfare Council and the Civil Defense Committee during World War II, and was a Red Cross volunteer.

In the 1950s and '60s, Mrs. Mannon was a secretary in the Radnor School District. She also worked as an advertising director for Etude magazine, published by Theodore Presser Co. in Bryn Mawr. From about 1960 through 1975, Mrs.

Mannon worked in the jewelry and clock shop John Fish Son, which was founded in 1888 and is still in business on Lancaster Avenue in Bryn Mawr. Mrs. Mannon was an organist at Tabor Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia and Lower Merion Baptist In the Region John Stone Retired store manager, 61 John Stone, 61, a retired manager for Acme Markets, died of leukemia Sunday at his home in Malvern. Mr. Stone was born in Newtown Square and grew up in Willistown Township.

He graduated from Marple Newtown High School. His wife of 15 years, Rita Kohut Stone, said her husband lived life to the fullest. "He didn't start playing golf until after he retired, but he loved the game and played in leagues all around the area," she said. He also helped organize a retired golfers' league for VFW Post 5203 in Paoli. When his sons were growing up, Mr.

Stone was involved in Little League and was a coach in the Babe Ruth baseball league. He also coached in the West Chester Adult Baseball League. Mr. Stone was a manager for Acme Markets for 40 years and worked in stores in Philadelphia and Delaware County. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Deborah Casagrande and Sandra James; two sons, Randall and Russell; and six grandchildren.

A viewing will be held at 10 a.m. today at the Donohue Funeral Home, 1627 West Chester Pike, West Chester, followed by a prayer service at 11. Burial will be in Philadelphia Memorial Park, Frazer. Karl Edelmayer Businessman, 77 Karl Edelmayer, 77, a businessman who lived in Stone Harbor and Naples, died of kidney and heart disease Saturday at Naples Community Hospital. He lived in Villanova until about 1985.

A 1937 graduate of Girard College, Mr. Edelmayer cofounded Girard Business Forms of Abington (and, later, of Narberth) with a fellow Girard graduate, the late Kenneth Craver. Mr. Edelmayer was president of the company until 1977, when he retired and the firm was sold. He also was a member and former president of the National Business Forms Association, a member of the Stone Harbor Yacht Club, and a former member of Overbrook Country ii yitaT By Kay Raftery INQUIRER CORRESPONDENT Helen Humphreys Fish Mannon, 89, a longtime Main Line resident and former manager in the family jewelry business, John Fish Son in Bryn Mawr, died Sunday at the Broomall Presbyterian Home.

Mrs. Mannon was born in Philadelphia and moved to Radnor Township as a girl. She graduated from Radnor High School in 1925. After their marriage in 1930, she and her husband, Walter Mclntyre Fish, moved to Ardmore. They lived there for about 40 years.

She moved to Rosemont Presbyterian Village about 12 years ago and to the Broomall Presbyterian Home two years ago. While raising her three sons, Mrs. Mannon volunteered her time in a variety of school and civic organizations. She was president of the In the Nation and the World Martin Caidin Novelist, 69 Martin Caidin, 69, whose novels were the basis for the TV series The Six Million Dollar Man and the movie Marooned, died of thyroid cancer Monday in Tallahassee, Fla. Mr.

Caidin and Jay Barbree, now a space reporter for NBC News, co-wrote the books Journey Through Time and Bicycles in War. Their last collaboration, Destination Mars: In Myth, Art and Science, is set for release July 4. Mr. Caidin was an avid pilot as well as a broadcaster, lecturer, professor and stuntman. He wrote about 200 books and more than 4,000 magazine articles, many of which dealt with space and aviation.

He also wrote several screenplays. The Six Million Dollar Man, a 1970s series starring Lee Majors, was inspired by Mr. Caidin's novel Cyborg. His novel Marooned became a 1969 movie starring Gregory Peck. The film won an Oscar for its spe cial effects.

Alexis Johnson Diplomat, 88 U. Alexis Johnson, 88, an ambassador, undersecretary of state, and chief negotiator during the SALT deliberations, died of pneumonia Monday in Raleigh, N.C. Mr. Johnson retired in 1977 after a 42-year career in the foreign service. After World War II, Mr.

Johnson served as U.S. consul in the Philippines and in Japan. While ambassador to Czechoslovakia from 1953 to 1958, he also was chief U.S. negotiator during talks with China about war-torn Korea. After three years as ambassador to Thailand, Mr.

Johnson was appointed in 1961 as deputy undersecretary of state for political affairs in the Kennedy administration. He participated in high-level discussions about the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion and the 1962 Cuban missile crisis. While he was deputy ambassador to Vietnam in 1964-65, Mr. Johnson survived a car bombing at the U.S. Embassy.

He was ambassador to Japan from 1966 to 1969 and then was appointed deputy undersecretary for political affairs. Four years later, he was chief of the American delegation negotiating the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty. i BARATTA, VINCENT J. Twenty years seems very long But our love lor vou is still as strong Love, Linda and Dave 1.