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1 1 i Death Notices Death Notices PASE 66 PHILA. DAILY NEWS OCT. 7, 1993 Alvin A. Nurse, 70; a man of wide interests Death Notices RANIERI LOUIS S. Oct.

4, 1993, of Overbroo, survived bv his wife Dorolfiv R. (nee Maturo), his daughters, Anita Crenshaw, Marie D' Andrea, his brother Edward Ranteri, his sister Rose Marie Basilavecchio; also grandchfldren and 2 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral on Sat. 9:45 AJVL at, THE ROBERT D'ANJOLELL MEMORIAL HOME OF OVER-BROOK, 6506-20 Haverford PhHa. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AJVL, St.

Callistus Church. Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cem. Friends mav call Sat.

morning 830 to 9:45 AJVL (Parking on premises). Contributions in his memory to the American Heart 408 E. Fourth Bridgeport, Pa. 19405, would be appreciated. REARDON On Oct.

6, 1993, GEORGE retired Phtia. Police Officer, of Aldan, formerly of EHreth's Alley, beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Morris), devoted father of Thomas W.r Wiliam Martin Robert, and the late George also survived by 14 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on after 8:15 AJW, at THE CAVANAGH FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 301 Chester Pike, Norwood, followed bv a Mass of Christian Burial in the Church of Sacred Heart, 316 E. Broadway Clifton Heights, at 10 AJW Int. SS Peter and Paul Cem.

Mass Cards preferred. ROBERTS On Oct. 6, 1993, ALGERNON, of Beaumont in Bryn Mawr, formerly of VHIanova, husband of Elizabeth (nee Kurtz), father of Mrs. Edward Ma-dara, Jr. (Rosalinda) of Perm Valley, Letita Roberts of New York City, NY and Isaac Roberts of also survived bv 4 grandchildren, brother of Mrs.

Randall Morgan of Chestnut Hill, Bayard H. Roberts of Bryn Mawr, Dr. Brooke Roberts of Ft. Washington, Pa. and Howard H.

Roberts of Ro-semont. Pa. Memorial Service wiB be held on Fri. Oct. 8, at 10:30 AJW in the Chapel of St.

David's Episcopal Church, Valley Forge Wayne, Pa. Int. private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in his name to the Bryn Mawr Hospital Volunteer Services Unit, 130 S. Bryn Mawr Bryn Mawr, Pa.

or St. Paul's School, Concord, NH 03301 THE STUARD FUNERAL HOME, Ardmore RUDZINSKI Oct. 5, 1993, ANTHONY beloved hsuband of the late Helen S. (nee Wietecha), devoted father of Fred. Relatives and friends are in invited to the Funeral Sat.

8 AJVL from THE EUGENE A. GNIEWEK FUNERAL HOME, 2711-13 E. Allegheny Ave. (Cor. of Taton Aaeghenv Exit).

Mass 9 AJM. St. Adalbert's R.C Church. Int. Forest Htts Cem, Friends mav can FrL eve 7 to 9.

RYDZYNSKI Oct. 5, 1993, LEO of husband of the late Frances L. (nee Drogowski), father of Matthew Rydzvnski, father-in-law of Joan Rydzvnski, brother of Catherine Howitz, Mary Grady, Edward Rydzvnski, Dorothy Greeby and Jean Turner; grandfather of Joan F. Hannigan, Matthew E. and Mark J.

Rydzvnski, great grandfather of Nicole Marie Rydzvnski. Relatives and friends are invited to funeral 10 AJW, THE KOLLER FUNERAL HOME, 6835 Ridge Ave. (Cor. of Llvezey). Mass of Christian Burial, 1 1 AJW, St.

Josaphafs Church, mt. Holy Sepulchre Cem. Friends may caH Thurs. eve. 7 to 9 PJW SCOTT Suddenly, Oct.

5, 1993, MARGARET E. (nee Myers), beloved wife of William dear mother of WiHiam J. Patricia Ann Bttger and Robert, sister of Mary Axe and Anna Stewart; also survived by 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing from THE WALTER J. MEYERS FUNERAL HOME, 6643-45 Torres date Ave.

(at Unruh), Fri. eve. 7 to 9 and Sat. morning 8 AJW Mass of Christian Burial, St. Bartholomew's Church, Sat 9:30 AJW Int.

Resurrection Cem. (Parking on Meyers lot directly behind Funeral Home). In lieu of flowers donations to Gesu Church, 18th and Thompson Phia Pa. 19121 would be preferred. SELBY ISABEL D.

(nee Gleason), wife of William sister of Mary Root and the late John J. Gleason, also survived by several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral 9 AJW, at THE JAMES F. KNOETGEN FUNERAL HOME, 746 Kedron Ridley Morton, Pa. (Rte.

420). Mass of Christian Burial, 10 AJW, Our Lady of Peace Church, Milmont Milmont Park. Int. Holy Cross Cem. Friends may call Fri.

7 to 9 PJW at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations to Our Lady of Peace Bldg. Fund would be appreciated. SIMPSON MARY LOU ROBINSON SIMPSON, on Oct.6, 1993, beloved wife of Richard M. Simpson and mother of Diana, Margaret, and Kelly Ann Simpson, and sister of Maureen Svkes.

Family and friends are invited to call Thurs. eve. only between 7 and 9 PJW, from JOHN F. GIVNISH'S OF ACADEMY 10975 Academy Rd. Services and int.

wilt take place in Pittsburgh, PA. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Mary Lou's memory to the Church of The Mediator, co 3801 Violet Drive, PhUa, PA 19154 would be very much appreciated by her family. ROBERTA Oct. 7. I960 Jan.

2, 1992 Memories come with a flood of tears Thoughts and sounds from your short years. Your eyes so bright your smile so warm, Your gentle ways, your endless charm. You were mother, daughter, sister and friend. And you were the best that God could send. For a joyous bme.

our lives were blessed. Until you left for your eternal rest We mourn your passing each and everyday. But will not question God's knowing ways. For now, you're sheltered, protected from harm, Tenderly mapped in God's loving arms. Sadly missed, THE FAMILY Jll.lU UIWIHIUIIJU HUNTER Oct 5, 1993, JOHN R.

beloved son of Henry and Lucretia Lee Hunter, age 63, father of Ktmberty Jean Hunter, John Roosevelt Hunter, survived by former wHe, OHie. Brother of OdeU, James, Edna Wilson, Juanita Hogan, Cooueese Edwards, Alice Robinson, Patricia Arm Hunter, many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral on Sat. at 9 A.M., from THE EMIL J. CIAVARELLI FUNERAL HOMES, 516 Fayette with Religious Services, 10:30 AJW bv Rev.

Pastor Vernon Herron, officiating. Int. wiU take place in Rock bluff, FL. Friends may calf Sat. from 9 AJW until 10:30 AJW at the Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in his name to Lankenau Hospital Foundation Fund, co Lankenau Hospital, 100 Lancaster Wynne wood, PA 19096. KUTCHNER Suddenly, on Oct 6, 1993, RUTH (nee Eve. and), beloved wife of John T. and devoted mother of Thomas and Karen Ann, daughter of Ruth Evetand, sister of Ray Evetand; also survived by 2 grandchildren. Special friend of Steven Vacchiano and George Herman.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral Sat, 10:30 AJW, from FLUEHR FUNERAL HOME, 864 Bristol Pike (Rt. 13), Bensalem. Mass of Christian Burial, St AnselnVs Church, 12 Noon. Int. Forest Httls Cem.

Friends may cal Fri. 7 to 9 PJW MATURO Suddenly, Oct. 5, 1993, WILLIAM III, age 37, son of Marie and the late William brother of Victor Lisa and the late Dennis; also survived by his grandmother, Millie DfCesare and his nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing and funeral FrL, 10 AJW, MURPHY-RUFFENACH FUNERAL HOME, 3rd and WoH Sts. Mass of Christian Burial, 11 JO AJW, Our Lady of Mt.

Carmel Church. Int. Westminster Cem. In lieu of flowers contributions would be appreciated. McLARNON RAYMOND on Oct.

5, 1993, of Bethel husband of Helen O'Brien McLamon. Funeral Services 10 AJW FrL, at THE WHITE-LUTTRELL FUNERAL HOME, 311 N. Swarthmore Ridley Park where friends may cal after 9 AJW Burial Edge wood Memorial Park. Memorial gifts to the Society for Progressive Supranuclear Palsev, 3737 Courtleigh Dr Randaftstown, MD. 21133-4827 MIRAGLIA Oct 6, 1993, ANGELO, beloved husband of Jessie (nee Parker), devoted father of Joseph (Mary Jane) Parker, Angela (Wayne) Miraglia, Thomas (Pamela) Miraglia, Nicholas Miraglia and Mary Rose (Robert) Rossano; also survived by 10 grandchldren, brother of Joseph Miraglia, Bertha Palermo, Frank Miraglia and Marie Renna.

Relatives and friends are invited to funeral Sat, 9 AJW, from PENNA. BURIAL INC, 1327-29 Broad St. Mass of Christian Burial, St. Edmond's Church, 10 AJW Int. St.

Joseph's Cenv, Chews Landing, NJ. Viewing Fri. eve. (Ample Free Parking) MORTON MYRTLE (BETTY), on Oct. 3, 1993, formerly of Havertown and Lancaster resided in Bradenton, beloved wife of Robert Morton, dear mother of Paul, Daniel, William, Timothy and Kenneth Donohue, dear sister of Daniel Peacock, stepsister of Mary Fritz; also survived bv her mother-in-law Dolores Morton and 8 grandchldren.

Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Fri. 9:30 AJW, THE DONOHUE FUNERAL HOME, 3300 WEST CHESTER PIKE, NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA. and to Service 11 AJW Viewing Thurs. eve. 7 to 9.

Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery. PIMPINELLA JOHN Oct. 6, 1993, beloved husband of Lena (nee Massotti), devoted father of John Jr.

and Mrs. Linda Stumm; also 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, brother of Benjamin, Rocco Pimpinelta and Mrs. Julie Giaccio. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral Sat, 8 JO AJW at LEONETTI FUNERAL HOME, INC, N.E. Cor.

Broad and Wolf Sts. Mass of Christian Burial, St Richard's Church, 9:30 AJW Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cem. Viewing Fri.

after 7 PJW In Keu of flowers donations may be made in his name to St Richard's Church. PRESTILEO THOMAS on Oct. 6, 1993, husband of Georgette M. (nee Castel) Presfiteo, of Wynnewood, father of Barbara Ann PrestDeo and Georgette Gifman; grandfather of Thomas Glman, son of Elizabeth (nee Murascki) and the late Thomas brother of Vincent, Edward, Hubert and Joseph PreslHeo. Mass of Christian Burial in the Presentation B.VJW Church, 204 Haverford Perm Wynne, Sat, 10 AJW, where relatives and friends may visit the famiy after 9 AJW Int.

Holy Cross Cem. In lieu of flowers an offering in Mr. Prestileo's name to The Lankenau Hospital Foundation Hospice Program, 100 Lancaster Wynnewood, PA 19096 would be appreciated. STRETCH OF HAVERTOWN RAFFA ROY on Oct 1993, off Sunrise, formerly of husband of Irene (nee Gzyl), also survived by several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral Sat, 9 AJW, from THE JAMES F.

KNOETGEN FUNERAL HOME, 746 Kedron Ridley Morton, Pa. (Rte. 420). Mass of Christian Burial, 10 AJW, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Amosland RL, Morton. Entombment Holy Cross Mausoleum, Yea don.

Friends may cal Fri. 7 to 9 PJW at the Funeral Home. HERMAN (CISCO) RIGGINS July 26, 1918 Oct. 7, 1991 Loving and kind in all of his ways, Upright and just to the end of his days; Sincere and true, in his heart and mind. Beautiful memories he left behind.

Sadry misted by THE FAMILY ALBERO CARMELLA M. Oct. 6, 1993, of Havertown, survived bv her husband, Albert her daughter and son-in-law, Kathryn M. and Thomas Rvan, her grandchildren, Joseph and Paul Ryan and her aunt, Catherine Tedesco. Relatives and friends are invited to her Mass of Christian Burial on Sat, Oct.

9, 1993, It AJW, St. Pius Church, 220 Lawrence Rl, BroomaR, Pa. kit SS. Peter and Paul Cem. Friends may call Sat morning 10 to WAS AJW at the Church.

Contributions in her memory to The American Cancer Society, 280 N. Providence Media, PA 19063 or The Delaware County Memorial Hospital, Hospice Program, Lansdowne Drexel HiH, PA 19026 would be appreciated. (Arr. THE ROBERT L. D'ANJOLELL MEMORIAL HOME, BROOMALL-OVERBROOK-UPPER DARBY) ARRIYIELLO Oct.

5, 1993, suddenly, RITA (nee VaBoreo), of S.W. beloved wife of Constanzo (Gus) Arri-vieHo, loving mother of Joseph (Christa) and Miss Constance; also survived bv her grandson Timothy Tuttio and her sister Josie RoteHa. Relatives and friends are invited to her VIEWING Fri. 10 AJW in Our Lady of Loreto R.C Church. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL fotow at 11 AJW Int.

SS. Peter and Paul Cem, Springfield, Pa. In tteu of flowers contributions may be made in her name to Our Lady of Loreto Church. (Arr. JOSEPH V.

FUSCO FUNERAL HOME, NCL BREITENBUCHER Suddenly, Oct. 1, 1993, BLANCHE (nee Blakey), beloved wife of the late August devoted mother of Mary B. Costetto, Albert T. and James also survived by grandchildren and her sister, Edna Rheiner. Relatives and friends are invited to Graveside Services 11 A.M., Oakland Cemetery.

Arrangements ROWLAND-MYERS at Torresdale and Tyson 624-3535 CASTROVILLO Oct. 6, 1993, JEANETTE M. (nee Horochiwskv), daughter of Charles and Jeanette Moy Horochiwskv, mother of Jenna, fiancee of Etmer K. Burns, sister of Charles and Joseph Horochiwsky and Charles Sherman. Relatives and friends invited to Funeral Sat.

9 AJW, GUCKIN FUNERAL MANSION, 3320-40 St. (Parking on Premises). Mass of Christian Burial 10 AJW, Ascension of Our Lord Church- Int. New Cathedral Cem. Viewing Fri.

eve. 7 to 9. CECHIMI ALBERT, Oct. 4, 193. HANCOCK F.H LTD.

CINELLI Oct. 5, 1993, DOME ICO ANTON HO, age B3, beloved husband of Angelica E. (nee Rovito). Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing and funeral Fri, 9:30 AJW, BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frank ford Ave. (at Fitter Mass of Christian Burial, St.

Dominic's Church, 1 1 AJW Int. Resurrection Cemetery. COOPER Of Port Charlotte, formerly of Church vSte, Bucks on Oct. 2, 1993, WILLIAM R-, beloved husband of Dolores (nee Gaughan), devoted father of Cathteen M. Darigo, James and Christina M.

Brock (nee Cooper), brother of Ruth and Joseph Cooper and Elaine Walker, grandfather of Lisa Anne Darigo. Bid was a longtime Service Manager at Broad Motors in PhUa. and served on the Battle Ship Texas during WWIL Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Fri 8-30 AJW at, JOHN F. FLUEHR AND SONS, INC, 3301-15 Cottman Ave. Mass of Christian Burial, St.

Katherine of Siena Church, 10 AJW Int. St. George's Clark svae, DeL Friends may caM Thurs- eve. 7 to 9 PJW Masses preferred. DARNELL FRANCIS on Oct.

6, 1993, of Otney, age 79, beloved husband of the late Teresa (nee Graham), loving father of Francis Alice T. Darnel and the late Mary Jane Wagner, father-in-law of Sturger Wagner, brother of John dear grandfather of Brian J. Dayton, Teresa and Brigid Wagner. Mr. Darnel was a member of the 745th Tank Battalion and St.

Leo's Class of 1928. Relatives, friends are invited to his Funeral Sat. starting 10 AJW from GEITNERGIVNISH OF OLNEY, 5th St. at Chef-ten Ave. (6300 N.

5th Int. St. Dominic's Cem. Friends may cal Sat 9 J0 AJW to 10 AJW EDWARDS ROBERT on Oct- 5, 1993, of Drexel dear husband of Frances (nee Shuker) Edwards, dear father of Carol D'Alessandro, Bonnie Ric-cione (in-law Vincent Rkcione), nephew of RL Commander John and Mandeiine Marshall; also survived by 4 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Fri.

8:30 AJW, THE DONOHUE FUNERAL HOME, 8401 WEST CHESTER PIKE (COR. LYNN UPPER DARBY, PA. and to Mass of Chrisitan Burial 11 AJW, Church of St Charles Borromeo, Denmson and Burmont Drexel HM. No calling hours Thurs. eve.

In beu of flowers contributions in his memory to Bryn Mawr Hospital, Bryn Mawr Bryn Mawr, Pa. 19010. ELLIOTT Oct 6, 1993, HENRY formerly of Otney, husband of the late Helen M. (nee Adams), brother of the late Louis, survived bv James and Robert Elliott, Helen Moran and Deborah Taylor. Relatives and friends invited to Services Sat.

11 AJW, MANN-A GOLDEN RULE FUNERAL HOME, 2)9 W. Tabor Rd. (at American), where friends may cal Fri. after 7 PJW kit Northwood Cem. FARMER THOMAS Oct 5, 1993, of Center City, husband of Anna Farmer (nee Godonis), father of the late Thomas A.

Farmer, brother of Edward Farmer, of Pennsauken, N.J. Relatives and friends are invited to his Mass of Christian Burial Sat. 9:30 AJW in the Chapel of the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, 18th and Parkway. The family wl receive friends in the Chapel from 9 AJW Int.

Hoiv Sepulchre Cem. Arr. by DINAN-BRENNAN OF CENTER CfTY. GERVASI On Oct. 1993, MICHAEL Moved husband of Alice (nee AnceHo) and devoted father of Angelo Kathleen HeUeis and Karen.

Mr. Gervasi is also survived bv his 4 grandchldren, one great granddaughter, one brother, Joseph and 4 sisters, Gaetana Zappala, Sue Marino, Angelina Kauffman and Lena Tavlor. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral 8:30 AJvl, from THE GR ASSO FUNERAL HOME, 2540-44 S. Broad St. Mass of Christian Burial, 10 AJVL, Church of St.

Monica. Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cem. Viewing Fri.

eve. 7 to PJM. HARRIS ANNA (Mattern), age tt in New London, NH, an Dee 2, 1992, formerly of Chestnut Ha, PA. Memorial services on Sat, Oct 14, 1993 at 11 AAL at the Great Valtev Presbvterian Church, Malvern, PA. CHADWfCK FUNERAL SERVICES of New London, NH a charge of arrangements.

call two hours before the services. Elaine Laura Obey Elaine Laura Murray Obey, a retired supervisor for the Immigration and Naturalization Service office in Philadelphia, died Saturday. She was 75 and lived in Germantown. Obey was employed by the federal government for more than 30 years before retiring about 13 years ago as supervisor of records in the Philadelphia regional office of INS. Originally from Egg Harbor Township, N.J., she attended Langston College in Lang-ston, Okla.

After retiring, Obey and her husband of 49 years, Charles Obey, traveled extensively and often wintered in Puerto Rico. Obey belonged to the Awbury Arboretum and the Little Old Ladies social club. She also is survived by a sister-in-law, Rosa E. Murray, and two nephews, Arthur W. Murray and Gregory J.

Murray. Services will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow at the Julian V. Hawkins Funeral Home, 53rd Street and Haverford Avenue, where friends may call two hours before the services. Catherine Reynolds Services were to be held this morning for Catherine Elizabeth "Cat" Reynolds, a nurse's aide and evangelist, who died Sunday.

She was 47 and lived in Germantown. Originally from Georgia, Reynolds came to Philadelphia at a young age. She became a member of the Holy Ground Church of God in Christ, where she was an evangelist and a member of the church's East District Missionary Meeting. For a time, Reynolds operated her own day-care center. Her last job was as a nurse's aide.

A family member said Reynolds was "a very spiritual, loving and devoted mother and kind sister. She was blessed to touch the lives of many people and had a great deal of respect, and interest in, her church and church family She was a lover of all children." Survivors include a son, John Wesley Smith; four daughters, Sa-lathia Washington, Denean Porter, Rosetta Dunston and Alicia Renae Van Bever Houdt; three brothers, John Rountree, James and Willie; two sisters. Overseer Jessie Corbin-Hunter and Carolyn Gore; nine grandchildren; and a devoted friend, Sherman McCloud. Services were to be held at 11 a.m. today at the New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ, 14 E.

Clapier where friends may call two hours before the service. Fannie McKethan Funeral services for Fannie Elizabeth McKethan will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Saints Memorial Baptist Church, Warner Avenue, Bryn Mawr. McKethan, 89, was a former resident of Philadelphia. Her late husband was Frank McKethan.

Friends may call one hour before the services. frv Jim Nicholson Daily News Staff Writer Alvin A. Nurse, a retired federal employee and a man of many and varied interests, died Monday. He was 70 and lived in West Philadelphia. Nurse had been a clerk at the Aviation Supply Depot on Robbins Avenue and retired in 1983 with 30 years service.

For many years he was a freelance photographer, a ham radio operator (KA3MHL), a CBer Al." KLAH26S). a computer enthusiast and active in his church. He amazed his children, especially in later life when he plunged into the 'world of computers. "For a man who didn't go to four years of college, he was deep into it," said Kenneth Nurse, one of Nurse his sons and a technical supervisor at KYVV-AM, "much further than any of his friends and he knew a lot." Nurse was generous with his talents. He would take photos of neighborhood kids and prom night couples at cost.

He had been a member of the choir, a cantor and vestryman at St. George's Episcopal Church, but he also had unofficial titles of cook, plumber and carpenter. He spent a lot of nights and off-hours at the church doing such work, said his son. "He was a very moral man," said young Nurse. "He was very proud, also.

He was always eager to help anybody in the neighborhood at any time." Raised in Atlantic City, Nurse graduated from high school there and attended Bok Vocational-Technical High School. He also took evening courses at Drexel University. During World War II, he served in the Army and participated in the Normandy invasion, where he was wounded and spent 10 months in the hospital. He was awarded the Purple Heart and four battle stars. "He was a very devoted father," said Ken Nurse.

"He always supported his children. He never left us to want for anything, and he was an avid believer in Christmas, in giving somebody a gift for Christmas. We generally always got what we wanted, if we deserved it, at Christmas Nurse was also a member of the Disabled American Veterans and the Signal Scanners of America, and was a past president of Fish Finders, a social club. He is also survived by his wife of 43 years, the former Hazel Palmer; another son, Alvin three grandchildren, Nevin, Joy and Lydia; a brother, Owen Nurse; and a sister, Thelma Butler. Services will be held at 11 a.m.

Tuesday at St George's Episcopal Church, West End, 61st Street and Hazel Avenue, where friends may.