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BIO South Jersey www.philly.com THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER Wednesday, December 28, 2005 FuneralAnnouncements PLEASE VIEW AND SIGN THE ONLINE GUEST BOOK AT PHILLY.COM D'AMBRA DRESSEL FARRELL JALOSINSKI MANDL MOSCA MARGARET E. (GIFFORD), age 86, on December 25, 2005 of Germantown. Beloved wife of the late Ignatius Farrell; devoted mother of Robert Farrell, Dorothea Farrell, Margaret E. Maloney, Joan Farrell and Linda (Charles) Mullane; sister of Bette (Tony) Piccoli, Dorothy Vogenitz and Rita Boyd; also survived by 8 loving grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated, 10:00 A.M., Friday, December 30th at St.

Vincent De Paul Church, 109 E. Price Phila. PA 19144, where friends may call from 9:15. Interment Holy Sepulcher Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the BRINGHURST FUNERAL HOME AT WEST LAUREL HILL CEMETERY.

GELONE PETER Dec. 27, 2005. Beloved husband of Connie (Condino), devoted father of Steven (Judy) and Daniele; loving grandfather of Alexandra, Valentina, Anthony, Grace, and Emma; son of the late Peter and Mary (Terranova); brother of the late Richard, survived by aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends invited to Viewing and Funeral Fri. 8:30 10:30 A.M.

CARTO FUNERAL HOME, 2212-14 S. Broad St. followed by a Funeral Mass 11 A.M. St. Monica Church, 17th and Ritner Sts.

Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cem. In lieu of flowers, make memorial donations to Am. Cancer Society, 1626 Locust St.

Phila. 19103 GERBNER DR. GEORGE, on Dec. 24, 2005 of Phila loving husband of the late llona Gerbner and father of John (Anne) and Dr. Thomas (Kathie McDermott), also survived by his grandchildren Katharine, Elizabeth llona, Emily, Zachary and Jake.

Private family Services will be held at BRINGHURST FUNERAL HOME AT WEST LAUREL HILL CEMETERY. Memorial Services will be held at The University of Penna, Annenberg School for at a later date. In lieu of flowers, Donations may be made in his name to The U. of Annenberg School for 3620 Walnut St, Phila PA 19104. GRAMLICH MARIE F.

(nee Downey), age 89, of Lawndale, on Dec. 23, 2005, beloved wife of the late Harry loving mother of Harry G. (Margaret), Robert J. and the late Margaret Fitzsimmons (John). She is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Fri. from A.M. at THE JAMES M. CAMPBELL FUNERAL HOME, 500 E. Benner St.

(at 6100 N. Rising Sun Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M., St. William Church. Int. Forest Hills Cemetery.

GREGORY ALICE of Little Flower Manor, Darby, PA. on Dec. 24, 2005. Loving sister of the late Arthur A. Gregory.

Relatives and friends are invited to Alice's Life Celebration 9 A.M. Thurs. Dec. 29, 2005 at Little Flower Manor, 1201 Springfield Darby, PA 19023. Funeral Mass 10 A.M.

Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cem. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the above named nursing home would be appreciated. Family Service by SPENCER T.

VIDEON OF DREXEL HILL 610-259-2200. "A Life Celebration Home" HAMILTON PERRIN C. age 84, on Dec. 16, 2005, of Haverford, Memorial Service will be TODAY at 1:30 P.M. at All Saints Episcopal Church, Montgomery Ave.

and Gypsy Lane, Wynnewood. Int. private. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Foundations of the Union League of Philadelphia, 140 S. Broad PA 19102 or The Salvation Army, 701 N.

Broad PA 19123. STUARD FUNERAL HOME ARDMORE Family Owned Since 1822 HILSEY BERNADETTE R. (nee FARRELL) on Dec. 23, 2005. Wife of Cornelius "Neil" Hilsey of Boothwyn, Pa.

Relatives and Friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass 11 A.M. Thursday at St. John Fisher Catholic Church 4225 Chichester Ave. Boothwyn, Pa 19061 where there will be calling from 9:30 to 11:00 at the church. Burial will follow in SS.

Peter and Paul Cemetery Springfield, Pa. Contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to the Friends of Fair Acres Rt. 352 Lima, Pa.

19037. Arrangements by the WARD FUNERAL HOME LINWOOD. HOLZWARTH JUNE ROSE, on Dec. 21, 2005, age 74, beloved wife of Bob for 53 years, loving mother of Margaret (Ken) McGill, Robbie Jr. (Renee), Peter (Bev), Cindy (John) Rossi, cherished "MiMi" of grandchildren Kate, Evan, Emily, Christopher, Bobby III and Jake, step-grandchildren Debbie, Ginny, Paul and Dora and step-great grandchildren Megan and Jodie.

Raised in Maplewood NJ, she graduated from Columbia High School in 1949. Former resident of Packanack Lake and 30 year resident of Long Beach Island. She was a Realtor for Ager Realty, a Senior Services Representative for St. Francis Center, volunteer for Interfaith, Founder and Charter Member of the LBI Chapter of Healthy Bones and was an avid Card and Bridge Player. Relatives and friends are invited to her Wake on Dec.

29th from 10 A.M. to 12 Noon, immediately followed by a Funeral Mass, all at St. Francis Church, Brant Beach NJ. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be sent to Deborah Hospital Foundation, PO Box 820, Browns Mills NJ 08015 or: www.deborah.org MAXWELL FUNERAL HOME, Manahawkin is entrusted with arrangements HUGHES HARRIET D. (nee Drucker), Dec.

25, 2005. Wife of the late James, daughter of Frances and the late Jack Drucker, sister of Eileen (Bruce) Baron and Philip (Laurel) Drucker, step mother of Amy (Matt) Joyce and Matt Hughes; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to funeral services Thurs. 2 P.M. precisely at The Whitemarsh Memorial Park Chapel, 1169 Limekiln Pk, Ambler, PA.

Entombment will follow. Family will return to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Drucker. Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust St.

Phila. PA 19103. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL SACKS HUNTER HELEN E. (nee Jeffries) on Dec. 26, 2005; beloved wife of the late Robert W.

Hunter; dearest mother of Robert W. Hunter Jr. (Pamela) and Joyce E. Murphy (John); sister of the late John Jeffries; also survived by her 5 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Helen was a past president of the Women's Club of Frankford.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Memorial Gathering on Fri. Dec. 30, 2005 starting at 10 A.M. in St. James Lutheran Church (Castor Pratt PA 19124).

Memorial Service to follow 11 A.M. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Helen's memory to St. James Lutheran Church at the address listed above. J.A. McCAFFERTY F.H.

215-624-4200 ISDANER LARRY of Bala Cynwyd, PA. Dec. 26, 2005. Husband of Audrey (nee Goldstein), father of Scott (Jennifer) Isdaner and Bart (Eileen) Isdaner, brother of Dolores Aronson; also survived by 6 grandsons. Relatives and friends are invited to services Thurs.

Dec. 29, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. at JOSEPH LEVINE AND SON, N. Broad St. above 71st Ave.

Int. private. The family will return to the late residence that afternoon and evening only and respectfully requests that contributions in his memory be made to The Golden Slipper Club and Charities. ROSEMARIE, of Marlton NJ, her deep warmth enabled us to Love. Without complication she passed through on Dec.

26, 2005 at the age of 66, cherished wife of Louis A. Mosca, loving mother of Donald A. Stone, David L. Mosca, beloved step-mother of Deborah Mosca, Michael Mosca, Robert Mosca, caring grandmother of Louis, Christopher, Melissa, Macaira, Declan, dear sister of John Panvini. How she gave will be our template.

Relatives and friends are invited to the Viewing A.M. on Friday, Dec. 30th at THE BRADLEY FUNERAL HOME, Rte 73 Evesham Rd, Marlton (856) 983-1005. Mass to be held at 10 A.M., St. Joan of Arc Church, Evans Rd, Marlton.

Entombment Lakeview Memorial Park, Cinnaminson NJ. In lieu of flowers, the family requests Donations to be sent to The Greater Phila Chapter of the ALS Association, 321 Norristown Rd Ste 260 Ambler PA 19002. MOSEBACH FRANCES E. See ERB Notice. MOSER WILLIAM G.

former Superintendent of Penn-Delco School District, of Middletown Twp. and formerly of Nether Providence PA on Dec. 26, 2005; husband of 62 years to Beatrice (nee Edelman) Moser; also survived by sister in-law Marie Nickel. Funeral Service will be held at THE MINSHALL-SHROPSHIRE FUNERAL HOME, Middletown (Route 352) Knowlton Middletown Media, Pa. on Thursday at 7:30 P.M.

conducted by the Rev. Dr. Larry V. Smoose, Pastor of Reformation Lutheran Church, Media. There will be a Viewing from 6:30 7:30 P.M.

prior to the Service. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Reformation Lutheran Church, 102 W. Rose Tree Road, Media, PA 19063 or Muhlenberg College, 2400 W. Chew Street, Allentown, PA 18104.

www.msfh.com MUENDEL FRANCES 83 years, on Dec. 24, 2005, wife of the late Charles survived by 2 sons Dennis C. (Peggy) of Runnemede, Charles R. (late Kathleen) of Mt. Ephraim, 4 grandchildren Lauren, Kristin, Robyn and James.

Frances was a member of The Auxiliary of Murray-Troutt Post a member of the Young at Heart of Audubon 262, resident of Audubon for 55 years. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral on Friday at 8:30 A.M. at THE HENRY FUNERAL HOME, 152 W. Atlantic Ave, Audubon NJ. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 A.M.

at St. Rose of Lima Church, Haddon Hts. Int. at Woodbury Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call Thurs.

evening 7-9 P.M. at the Funeral Home. NOLAN LINDA (nee Rossi), age 84, on Dec. 26, 2005, devoted wife of the late John, loving mother of Linda O'Leary, Richard R. (Faye), John J.

(Diane), Robert B. Nolan and Patricia Alden, also survived by 12 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren, beloved sister of Rita Harding-Ryan. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing and Funeral Friday morning 8:30 A.M. until 10:15 A.M. at L.A.

DIGIACOMO FUNERAL HOME, 1055 Southampton Rd, Phila, followed by Funeral Mass 11 A.M. at St. Anselm Church, 12669 DunksFerry Rd, Phila. Int. Holy Sepulchre Cem.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions can be made to St. Jude Children Research 501 St. Jude PI, Memphis TN 38105. www.DiGiacomoFuneralHome.com NUNZIO MILDRED (nee Biafore), Dec. 26, 2005, beloved wife of the late Frank, devoted mother of Connie (Raymond) LoGiudice and Philip (Jean) Nunzio, also survived by 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren, sister of Helen Martinelli and Ann Giaccio.

Relatives and friends are invited to her VIEWING AND FUNERAL THURSDAY 8:30 A.M. at THE MONTI-RAGO FUNERAL HOME 2533-35 S. Broad St. Funeral Mass, Annunciation B.V.M. Church, 10:30 A.M.

Int. SS Peter and Paul Cemetery. NO VIEWING WED. EVE. O'HARA DANIEL beloved husband and father died Dec.

26, 2005 in Ocean City NJ. He was 79. Surviving is his wife of 50 years Patricia F. (Haggerty) O'Hara, 3 sons Timothy J. of Ocean City NJ, Richard T.

and Maureen of Rydal PA, and James P. of Lambertville NJ, 2 daughters Frances B. and Thomas Reinberger of Port St. Lucie FL and Patricia A. and Robert Fishman of Cummings GA, 13 grandchildren, a sister Nancy Marte of Lanoka Harbor NJ, and preceded his siblings in death by Betty Engler, Richard, Frank, John and William O'Hara.

Born Oct. 22, 1926 in Phila, he was a son of the late Richard T. and Mary A. (Hughes) O'Hara. Mr.

O'Hara was a graduate of Little Flower Grammar School and North Catholic High School. He was also a US Navy Veteran of WWII. Mr. O'Hara worked as a Model Maker at the Honeywell Co. for 38 years retiring in 1987.

He and his wife lived and raised their 5 children in Roslyn PA and were members of The St. John of the Cross Church. Mr. O'Hara was a lifelong fan of Notre Dame University Football. He was a member of the Men of Malvern Retreat Society and The VFW Ferguson Foglio Post 6650 in Ocean City NJ.

Mr. O'Hara retired to Ocean City NJ in 1990 and was an active member of The St. Frances Cabrini community. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Thurs. at Twelve O'Clock Noon from St.

Frances Cabrini R.C. Church, Second Street at Atlantic Ave, Ocean City NJ, where friends may call from 11 O'Clock until the time of Mass. Interment will be in Cape May Veterans Cemetery, Cape May Court House. Memorial Contributions may be made to The Overbrook School for the Blind, 6333 Malvern Ave, Phila PA. Arr.

are by THE GODFREY FUNERAL HOME, Ocean City NJ. To email condolences, please visit: www.godfreyfuneralhome.com OSTROWSKI THOMAS of Upper Gwynedd, died Sat. Dec. 24, 2005 after a courageous five-year battle with malignant melanoma. He was 58.

He was the husband of Joan (Kruszewski) Ostrowski. The couple celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary on June 26, 2005. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and son who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Jason T. Ostrowski and his wife, Denise (Cressman) Ostrowski, of Montgomeryville; his daughter, Tracy O.

Clarke, and her husband, Tim Clarke, of Hyattsville, MD; two beautiful granddaughters, Molly Elizabeth and Lindsay Nichole Ostrowski; his brother, Ted Ostrowski; three nieces; and four nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Service at 8 P.M. Thursday, December 29, at B0YD-H0RR0X FUNERAL HOME OF EAST NORRITON, 200 W. Germantown Pike, Norristown PA, where friends will be received from 7 P.M. until the time of the Service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust Philadelphia, PA 19103. www.lifecelebration.com PANZERA (YANNONE) MARY (nee Yannone), Dec. 26, 2005, beloved wife of the late Pasquale, devoted mother of Patricia Panzera and Loraine (Jeffery) Andrews, grandmother of Lauren and J.J. Andrews, sister of Rose Passo, Frank and Joseph Yannone. Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Fri.

8 A.M. at THE MONTI-RAGO FUNERAL HOME 2533-35 S. Broad St. Funeral Mass Epiphany of Our Lord Church, 9:30 A.M.. Int.

SS. Peter and Paul Cem. In lieu of flowers, family requests contributions be made to the Epiphany of Our Lord Church, 11th and Jackson PA 19148. VIEWING THURSDAY EVENING 7-9 P.M. DOROTHY F.

(Lanzelotti) of S. Phila. on Dec. 27, 2005, beloved mother of Joseph (Linda), Anthony (Theresa) and Cathy (Marcia Zeserman) D'Ambra; grandmother of Michelle, Anthony, Joseph, Christina, and Michelle; great-grandmother of Gabriella, Eric, and Anthony. Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Mass Fri.

12 Noon Epiphany Church, 11th and Jackson Sts. Int. Resurrection Cem. In her memory, the family would appreciate contributions to City of Hope, 1420 Walnut Ste917, PA 19102. LEONETTI O'LEARY FUNERAL HOME DAVIS DOROTHY H.

(nee Wojciechowski) on Dec. 27, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Harry L. Devoted mother of Gregory L. (Joan), Harry M.

(Theresa), Fr. William E. Davis O.S.F.S., Patricia (John) Lake. Cherished grandmother of 6. Relatives, friends, members of St.

Timothy Senior Citizens, Lower Mayfair Senior Citizens are invited to her Viewing and Funeral on Dec. 30, 9 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. St. Timothy Church (LOWER CHURCH).

Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 A.M. Int. Oakland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Oblate Retirement Fund, P.O. Box 87, Childs, MD 21916.

Arr. J.A. McCAFFERTY FUNERAL HOME DeCINQUE CLEMENTINE "CLAIRE" (nee Marcinek) on Dec. 26, 2005; beloved wife of the late Carmine devoted mother of Carmine and the late Gerald dear friend of Edward Weston. Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Mass Thurs 10 A.M.

at St. Adalbert RCC, 2645 E. Allegheny Ave. at Thompson St. Int.

Resurrection Cem. No Viewing. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Alzheimer's 100 N. 17th 2nd PA 19107 would be appreciated. (GNIEWEK F.H.) DeLIA CARMELA (nee Arico), age 94, Dec.

25, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Paul, loving mother of Felicia Porpora (Joseph) and Matthew, grandmother of Gina Falotico, Guy Porpora, Matthew and Michael DeLia, great grandmother of Carmela, Joseph, Jacob and Joseph, sister of Salvatore, Zina, and Adalgisa; also survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral on Fri. 9:30 A.M. at THE MANCINI FUNERAL HOME, 1233-37 Ritner Funeral Mass 11 A.M.

at Epiphany of Our Lord Church, 11th and Jackson Sts. Int. Holy Cross Cem. Viewing Thurs. eve.

7 to 9 P.M. Parking at The Methodist Hospital Parking Ctr. Entrance on Ritner St. DELONE JOSEPH M. JR.

aged 90 years of Lima, PA formerly of Wayne, PA and Riverside, CT on Dec. 25, 2005; beloved husband of Marion (nee Hook) Delone; father of Joseph M. (Marsha) Delone III, William Hook (Debbie) Delone and Sharon D. Heuisler; brother of Kathleen Freed and the late Janet Malley, Marguerite Munday, Francis X. Delone, Coughlin Delone and Mary Louise Delone; also survived by his 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Mass of Christian Burial Thursday at 10 A.M. in St. Mary Magdalene Church, 2400 Providence Media, PA 19063. Int. Private.

In lieu of flowers and offering in Mr. Delone's name to either St. Joseph's Preparatory School, 1733 Girard PA 19130 or to Catholic Charities, 222 N. 17th PA would be appreciated. www.stretchfuneralhome.com DeSTEFANO KEITH ANDREW, age 42 on Dec.

24, 2005. He was the loving father of Ryan Christian DeStefano, son of Aurora (nee Condo) and Pasquale Romano. He was also the beloved brother of Charles "Chuck" DeStefano, Paquale "Pat" (wife Jennifer Henkle) Romano, and Salvatore "Tori" Romano. He is also survived by nieces, Nicole DeStefano, Talia, Amanda, and Mikalina Romano and nephews, Rosario Justin and Damian DeStefano. Also surviving are grandmother, Mary (nee Priest) Romano and girlfriend Denise Collins.

Mr. DeStefano was a 1981 graduate of Bishop Kendrick H.S. and a former employee at American Appliance. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, pool, darts and the track. Relatives and friends are invited to share in Keith's Life Celebration on Thursday evening from 7 to 9 P.M.

and on Friday from 9 to 10 AM at B0YD-H0RR0X FUNERAL HOME OF EAST NORRITON, 200 W. Germantown Pike, Norristown PA. A mass will follow at 1 1 AM on Friday at Epiphany of Our Lord Church. Interment Private. The family prefers memorial contributions to the charity of choice in lieu of flowers.

www.LifeCelebration DiGRADO JEAN (nee Jaski), Dec. 26, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Salvatore, loving mother of Diana (Tony) Howe Arriviello and Joe (JoAnn) DiGrado, dear grandmother of Lisa Waller, Eddie Howe, Tracey DeLuca, Gina DiGrado and Joey DiGrado, great grandmother of Louis, Blake, Vincent and Alexis, dear sister of Claire Canale and Theresa Myers. Relatives and friends are invietd to attend her Mass of Christian Burial Thurs. 10 A.M.

St. Ephrem's Church, 5340 Hulmeville Bensalem, PA 19020. Int. private. No viewing Wed.

eve. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jean's name to the Macular Degenerative Disease, co Scheie Eye Institute, 51 N. 39th St, Phila. PA 19104. Arrangements EDWARD J.

PETNER FUNERAL HOME DONAHUE DANIEL F. age 21, on Dec. 27, 2005, beloved son of William E. Donahue and Teresa Mahon Welsh; devoted brother to William E. Donahue step-brother of Amber and Mark Welsh; loving grandson of William and Jessie Mahon, Mary Ann and the late Francis X.

Donahue; also sadly missed by several, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Family, friends and coworkers at Frankford Hospital are invited to Dan's Life Celebration Thurs. Eve. between 7 and 9 P.M. and Fri.

morning between 7:45 and 8:45 A.M. at JOHN F. GIVNISH OF ACADEMY 10975 Academy Phila. and to participate in his Funeral Mass Fri. 9:30 A.M.

Church of St. Christopher. Int. Resurrection Cem. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Dan's memory to the Oncology Dept.

of Children's Hospital, 34th and Civic Center PA 19104-4399 would be appreciated. www.lifecelebration.com DONNELLY JOHN B. "JACK" Dec. 23, 2005, beloved friend of Gerri Fraser; dearest father of Joanne (Jimmy) Hill, Beth (Rob) Senick, Jennifer (Kevin McQuilkin) Donnelly, Thomas (Kathy) Fraser and Dawnmarie Fraser and the late John B. Donnelly loving grandfather of Jaclyn, Jimmy, Justin, Robert, Brianna, Taylor, Payton, Thomas IV, Claire and greatgrandfather of Nicholas and Cameron; beloved friend of Joan E.

Donnelly (nee Hopper); also survived by 3 brothers, 5 sisters, many nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Thurs. 8 A.M. at BRIAN W. DONNELLY FUNERAL HOME, 311 Wharton Phila.

followed by his Funeral Mass 10 A.M. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Int. SS.

Peter and Paul Cem. Viewing will be held Wed. eve. 7 to 9 P.M. The family requests memorial contributions in Jack's memory to be made to Our Lady of Mt.

Carmel CYO, 2319 S. 3rd St. PA 19148 LOIS E. (Wohlsen), Dec. 24, 2005 of Hershey's Mill, West Chester, wife of Richard E.

Dressel, mother of E. Richard (Lori), J. Mark (Kristin) and Kristin E. Severino (Matthew), grandmother of 8. Memorial Service Dec.

31st at 11 A.M., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1000 W. Main St, Lansdale PA 19446, where the family will receive friends at 10 A.M. and also at a Luncheon in Trinity Center, following the Service. (Parking and entrance behind Church off Columbia Ave) Memorial Contributions may be made to either Trinity Lutheran Church in the name of Lois Dressel, address above or Neighborhood Hospice, 795 E. Marshall St, Suite 204, West Chester PA 19380-4412 or a charity of choice.

HUFF LAKJER DYMEK JOANN M. (nee Putera) age 40 of Glenmoore, PA passed away on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2005 at the hospital of the University of Pennsylvania; she was the beloved wife of Paul G. Dymek. Born in Lansdale she was the beloved daughter of Thomas J.

and Irene A. Jilla Putera of Green Lane. She was a Bio-Chemist at Merck Co. in West Point for 15 yrs. Her Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10 A.M.

on Friday, Dec. 30, 2005 at St. Elizabeth Church, Rte. 100 and Fellowship Eagle. Visitation on Thurs.

eve. Dec. 29, 2005 from the JAMES J. TERRY FUNERAL HOME, 736 E. Lancaster Downingtown PA Interment St.

Joseph Cemetery, Downingtown. Contributions to Abramson Cancer Center, 3535 Market Suite 750, PA 19104. Online condolences, visit www.jamesterryfuneralhome.com EGAN FRANCES (nee Peteraf) Weston, Dec. 24, 2005. Beloved wife of John, devoted mother of Bridget and Kaitlyn Weston, Tara, John (Renee) and Stacey Egan; also survived by her loving grandchildren Michael and Matthew.

Her mother, Patricia Peteraf, dear sister of Rosemary, Jeanne, Edward, Michael, John, Stephen, Joseph, Walter, and Alfred. Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Fri. 9 A.M. St. Bartholomew R.C.

Church, 5600 Jackson St. at Harbison Ave. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Viewing Thurs. eve.

6 to 9 P.M. at the above church. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Fran's name to Project H.O.M.E., 1515 Fairmount Phila. PA 19130.

MICHAEL F. GALLO F.H., 215-533-3569 EMBERSON DENNIS RAY on Dec. 18, 2005 age bb; beioveo son ot Helen Emberson; beloved ex-husband of Cecelia Lang. Mr. Emberson will be missed by his "3 favorite daughters" Donna Hartey (Gerard), Laura Lynn Emberson and Jacquelene Cecelia Silver (Michael).

Mr. Emberson had been a Navy Veteran, Philadelphia Police Officer and U.S. Postal Employee. He is also survived by his 3 brothers Gavin, Robert and Richard and 8 granddaughters. Family and friends are invited to his Memorial Gathering Thurs.

Dec. 29, 2005 12 noon 3 P.M. at Finnegan's Wake, 3rd Spring Garden St. Interment private. Family Service by GEITNERGIVNISH OF 5-224-6300.

"A Life Celebration Home" EQUI BRUCE D.O., formerly of Phila PA, died at his home in Port tt. Lucie FL, on Dec. 13, 2005. Dr. Equi was a graduate of Phila College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1976 and practiced medicine in Stuart FL for 27 years.

He served in the US Army prior to medical school and was a member of The National Rifle Assn. Dr. Equi is survived by his devoted wife of 24 years, Joyce R. Equi, father of Jason B. Equi (Michelle) of North Hills PA and Alison E.

Connolly (Patrick) of Anniston AL, stepfather of Cyndi N. Wright (Michael) of Port St. Lucie FL and Tracy B. Nelson (Lisa) of Cashiers NC, grandfather of Matthew Equi of North Hills PA, Jacob and Hanna Wright of Port St. Lucie FL and Dillon and Jesse Nelson of Cashiers NC.

Dr. Equi is also survived by a brother, Glenn C. Equi of Meadowbrook PA. The family requests that Memorial Contributions be made to Hospice Foundation, 1201 S.E. Indian St, Stuart FL 34997.

ERB FRANCES E. (nee Gers) on December 23, 2005. Wife of the late Ernest F. Mosebach and Warren Erb. Devoted mother of Allen F.

(Donna) Mosebach, Kathleen D. Mosebach, Domenic and Warren (Lou) Erb. Loving grandmother of 7 and great grandmother of 6. Relatives and friends are invited to her Memorial Service 1 1 :00 A.M. Friday at St.

Peter's Episcopal Church, Glenside, PA. Interment private. Remembrances in her name to St. Peter's Church Altar Guild, 654 N. Easton Glenside, PA 19038 would be appreciated.

PETER H. GERS FUNERAL DIRECTOR ERICKSON ROBERT H. age 79 years, on Dec. 25, zuutD, beioveo nusband ot June A. (nee Wherrity); dear mW uebra (uonaid) oriaririon anu iynn ii-touerg Titus; dear grandfather of Tami-Lyn, Tara Shannon, Brian Titus and Kevin Titus; dear greatgrandfather of Star-Lynn.

Robert was a Korean War Veteran with the 101 Airborn. Relatives, friends and members of Frankford Lodge, are invited to attend his Viewing and Funeral on Dec. 28, 2005 at 10:30 A.M. THE EDWARD J. PETNER FUNERAL HOME (Family Owned and Operated), 6421 Frankford Ave.

at Levick St. followed by his Service 12 noon. Int. Lawnview Cem. No Viewing Tues.

eve. (215)338-1467 ESPOSITO JOSEPH, on Dec. 26, 2005, age 76. Loving father of Salvatore; dear brother of George, Angelina Slmonetti and the late Salvatore also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to call Thursday, 10 to 11 A.M., GALZERANO FUNERAL HOME, 9304 OLD Bustleton Ave.

(below Welsh Funeral Mass Thursday, 11:30 A.M., Maternity B.V.M. Church. Int. Holy Cross Cemetery. EVERMAN LOUISE (nee Esposito), age 62, on Dec.

25, 2005, beloved wife of Frank J. of Brookhaven, devoted mother of Lisa (Kenneth) Pupo, Jeanine (Chad) Mosier and Jeffrey, also survived by her grandchildren Jessica Nagle and Matthew Everman, her mother Louise J. Esposito, her sister Antoinette Mason, and her brother Augustine Espositio. Memorial Service Sat. 11 A.M.

in The Delaware Valley Christian Church, 535 Old Middletown Rd, Media (across from Penn State Delco), where friends may call after 10 A.M. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Gifts may be sent in her name to The Leukemia Lymphoma Society, 2 International Plaza, Suite 245, Phila PA 191 13. Interment private. FRANK C. VIDEON, Broomall ANDREW Dec.

25, 2005. Father of the late Daniel, his is also survived by 2 grandchildren, Daniel and Shawn, 5 great grandchildren and his daughter in law Kathleen. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing and funeral Thurs. 8:30 to 9:30 A.M. CASSIZZI FUNERAL HOME, 2913-17 E.

Thompson St. (at Cambria) and his 1 0 A.M. Funeral Mass St. Bartholomew Church. Int.

Cedar Hill Cemetery. KAMMERER DOROTHY "BURG" KAMMERER, age 88, passed away on Tuesday December 27, 2005 at St. Mary Medical Center. Born in Phila, the beloved wife of the late Harold Kammerer; loving mother of Agnes Kammerer, Bensalem. She will be sadly missed by her brothers and sisters, Raymond Burg, Cheltenham, Morton Burg, Pinehill, NJ; Mildred Veasey, Phila.

She was predeceased by several brothers and sisters, Curtis, Charles, William and Edward Burg, Agnes Cruz, Ruth Aezillo, Ann Marie Cassidy; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Service Friday A.M. at the TOMLINSON FUNERAL HOME 2207 Bristol Pike, Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 A.M. at St. Charles Borremo Church Bensalem.

Interment Resurrection Cemetery Bensalem. KLEIN MAUREEN L. on Dec. 27, 2005; beloved wife of 31 years to John M. Klein; mother of John M.

(Donna), Daniel R. and Lora A. Klein; grandmother of Nathaniel J. Klein; daughter of Dorothy (nee Healey) and the late Theodore J. Boyce sister of Stephen, Michael, Patrick, Paul (Tandy), Peter Boyce and Eileen (Vernon) Morris.

Maureen was an employee of Holy Redeemer Hospital for 20 years and Abington Surgical Center where she established the Reach to Recovery Program. She was a member of St. David's Choir. Relatives and friends may call Thurs. 6 8 P.M.

at the WETZEL AND SON FUNERAL HOME, 501 N. Easton Willow Grove and Fri. from 10-11 A.M. at St. David R.C.

Church, 316 N. Easton Rd, Willow Grove, where friends are invited to her Funeral Mass Fri. at 1 1 A.M. Int. Resurrection Cem.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Attn: Memorial 501 St. Jude PI, Memphis, TN 38105. Acct. 14807858 or Holy Redeemer NICU co Holy Redeemer Developement 521 Moredon Rd, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006.

www.wetzelandson.com LAPRAIRIE ROGERS P. On Dec. 24, 2005, of Newtown PA. Beloved husband of Carryl (nee Dombrow), father of Stacey E. Schiding (Alex) and Rogers P.

Laprairie, III also survived by his mother ie Guillott), grandfather of Travis, Laine, and Jack, brother of Patricia LaBorde, Sonya Killen and Shirley Meaux. Funeral service, interment private. The family will receive friends Thurs. Dec. 29, 2005 from 4-8 P.M.

at their home. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Bryn Mawr Hospital or The American Heart Association, LOWNES FH, Lafayette Hill LEARY DANIEL J. on Dec. 27, 2005 of Aston PA, husband of the late Patricia S. Leary (nee Cox), father of Patricia A.

VanHorn (Raymond), Michael Patrick K. and Maureen Leary and Colleen Kirby and the late Daniel J. Leary III, brother of Sr. Kathleen Leary SSJ, Margaret Hosier and Jane Czersky, also survived by 17 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Funeral Mass 10 A.M.

Friday at The Church of St. Joseph, 3255 Concord Rd, Aston. Burial Immaculate Heart Cem. Visitation 7-9 P.M. Thursday at WHITE-LUTTRELL FUNERAL HOME, 3551 Concord Road, Aston PA and Friday at the Church.

Memorial Gifts to The Juvenile Diabetes Assn, 225 City Line Ave, Suite 208, Bala Cynwyd PA 19004 or The Center for Blind Visually Impaired, 100 W. 15th St, Chester PA 19013. LEHMAN ROSE (nee Shapiro), Dec. 26, 2005, wife of the late Albert of Wynnewood, mother of Ellen (Robert) Pludo, Lynne (Leon) Aussprung and the late Barbara Susson and Feme Glanzrock, mother-in-law of Irv Susson and Sandy Glanzrock, sister of Lilly Paiken, sister-in-law of Pauline Shapiro, grandmother of Robin (Larry) Raskin, Mona Pasternack, Pam (Greg) Hollander, Leon (Natalie) Aussprung III, Randy (Missie) Pludo, Julie (William) Baker and Jaime (Jonathan) Gusdorf; also survived by 8 great Relatives and friends are invited to Graveside Services Thurs. 11 A.M.

Har Nebo Cemetery, Oxford and Summerdale Phila. The family will return to the late residence. Contributions in her memory may be made to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation or Crohn's and Colitis Foundation. JOSEPH LEVINE AND SON www.levinefuneral.com LUKASIK TERESA (nee Di Giovachini), on Dec.

26, 2005 of Media, formerly of 49th Phila. Beloved wife of the late Michael and sister of the late Sally Cedrone, James, Victor and Albert Di Giovachini. Survived by her devoted sisters Lydia Tranquillo and Rita Paolino and many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thurs. morning from 9 to 9:45 A.M.

at Presentation B.V.M. Church, Haverford and Manoa Rds, Wynnewood, PA. Funeral Mass will follow at 10 A.M. Int. SS.

Peter and Paul Cemetery. Arr. D'ANJOLELL MEMORIAL HOMES www.danjolell.com LYNN ANDREW of Lafayette Hill, suddenly on Dec. 26, 2005. Husband of Teresa (nee Tecce); father of Terry Young, Roseann Lynn Brenner and Andrea Lynn-D'Andrea.

Also survived by grandchildren, Andrew, Jonathan, Christopher, Cristina, Thomas, Jennifer, Ashley and Madison and brother of Robert. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Mass Thursday, 12 Noon, St. Philip Neri Church, 437 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill. Int. St.

Matthew's Cem. Friends may call at the Church Thursday from 9:30 A.M. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to United Cerebral Palsy Assn. of 102 E. Mermaid Ln, PA 19118.

CRAFT OF ERDENHEIM MADUZIA GENEVIEVE (nee Kiersznowski), Dec. 25, 2005, wife of the late Matthew, beloved mother of Thomas, Marie Jakubowski (Stanley), Joan Logan (Ben), James (Sylvia) and the late Fred; dear sister of Sophie Keller; sadly missed by 15 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to the Viewing and Funeral Fri. Dec. 30, 2005, 8 A.M.

JOSEPH T. SEKULA FUNERAL HOME 2634 E. Allegheny Ave. (cor. of Thompson Funeral Mass 10 A.M.

St. Adalbert's Church. Int. Our Lady of Grace Cem. No Viewing Thurs.

Eve. MALISZEWSKI KENNETH J. Dec. 24, 2005. Beloved husband of Monet (nee Donor); cherished father of Brittany and Kenneth III; much loved son of Kenneth Sr.

(Jeanette) and Sandra Madden; loving brother of Kimberly Graeff, Jeanine, Keith, Kevin and Kyle; dear nephew to many aunts and uncles. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Service 11 A.M., FRANCIS X. FOLEY FUNERAL HOME, 1132 Cottman Ave. (cor. Tabor where friends may call after 9:30 A.M.

Donations to Ken's Children's Fund, co Polonia Bank, 3993 Huntingdon Pike, Southampton PA 19006, would be appreciated. (Virginia) Joan (n MATTHEW on Dec. 24, 2005. Beloved husband of Anna Mandl. Father of Cynthia Golden (Michael) and the late Matthew J.

Mandl. Grandfather of Kelly and Matthew Golden. Brother of Josef Mandl. He was a member of Meat Packers Union 56. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing from 8:30 to 9:30 A.M.

at the WETZEL AND SON FUNERAL HOME, 6902 Rising Sun Phila. and his Funeral Mass Friday, 10:00 A.M. at St. Joseph's Church, 120 Hilldale Cheltenham. Interment Lawnview Cem.

www.wetzelandson MASSI ELIZABETH D. (nee Fitzgerald), on Dec. 27, 2005 of Cherry Hill NJ, wife of the late John P. Massi, mother of Liz and the late Therese, grandmother of Holden, Veronica and Nicholas, sister of Nancy Reilly and the late Marie Lara and the late Martin Fitzgerald, also survived by her brother-in-law Joseph Lara and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass Thurs.

Dec. 29th, 10 A.M. at St. Genevieve Church, 1225 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cem.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude PI, Memphis TN 38105. (JACOB F. RUTH) MATUSZ JOSEPH, Dec.

25, 2005, beloved husband of 59 years to Katherine (nee Mazur); devoted father of Joseph (Patricia), Richard A. (Theresa) and Cathleen A. Alexander; also survived by 8 grandchildren Steven, Stacy, Lisa, Tami, Billy, Ryan, Emily and Riley Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thurs. 9 to 10:15 A.M. St.

Dominic Church, 8504 Frankford Phila. followed by his Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 A.M. Int. Our Lady of Grace Cem. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Alzheimers' Disease 325 Chestnut Suite 1120, 19106 in his memory would be appreciated.

BURNS FUNERAL HOME McGINLEY PETER P. Dec. 27, 2005 of Rosemont, PA; beloved son of the late Peter H. and Sarah McLaughlin McGinley; loving brother of Cornelius Jack J. and Daniel J.

McGinley and Mary McDaid; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grandnephews. Funeral Mass Sat. Dec. 31, 11:30 A.M. St.

Thomas of Villanova Chapel, Lancaster Rosemont, PA. Relatives and friends may call at the Chapel after 10 A.M. Int. Calvary Cem. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St.

Edmond's Home for Children, 320 S. Roberts Rosemont, PA 19010. McCONAGHY Funeral Home, Ardmore McKERNAN CATHERINE M. (nee Welsh), Dec. 27, 2005, formerly of Roxborough, age 81, mother of Michael and Dennis McKernan, grandmother of Shelley, Cathleen and Jonathan McKernan, sister of Gus Welsh Jr.

and Richard A. Welsh Relatives and friends are invited to Viewing Thurs. 9 A.M. followed by Funeral Mass 10 A.M. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 819 Cathedral PA 19128.

Int. Calvary Cem. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to St. Joseph Villa, 110 W. Wissahickon Flourtown, PA 19031.

KOLLER FUNERAL HOME MEDER VINCENT A. on Dec. 27, 2005, beloved husband of Margaret H. (nee Fischer), devoted father of Vincent L. i(Lisa Joyce E.

Meder, loving brother or Marie u. Staab, Dorothy A. Smith. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing and funeral on Fri. Dec.

30, 2005, 9 A.M. at Our Lady of Ransom Church (Unruh Roosevelt Blvd.) and are invited to participate in his Mass of Christian Burial 10 A.M. Int. Resurrection Cem. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Saint Jude Children Research Hospital, PO Box 50 Memphis, TN 38101-9929.

MEYER ROBERT J. 84, of Lansdale PA, died Dec. 25, 2005 with his loving family and wife Patricia by his side. Robert was a graduate of Germantown Academy and Widner University, formerly known as Penna Military College. He served in WWII, Captain, US Army Corp of Engineers for 18 years.

Dedicated to his community, Robert volunteered for the Special Olympics as a Rowing Coach, 1986-92; Ambler on Wheels; American Society of Travel Agents; SKAL Club of Phila; Haven Beach Club; Board of Directors for Whitpain Farms Retirement Community and Judge of Elections in Whitpain Twp PA. In retirement, Robert and his wife lived the summer months in Haven Beach, Long Beach Island NJ and their winters at Meadowood in Lansdale PA. Survived by his wife of 54 years Patricia Shull Meyer, sons Robert Jr. and Charles, daughter-in-law Ellen and granddaughter Olivia. In lieu of flowers, please make Contributions to The Montgomery County SPCA, 19 E.

Ridge Pike, Conshohocken PA 19428. Private Services and Interment at BRINGHURST FUNERAL HOME AT WEST LAUREL HILL CEMETERY. MILOSHEVSKY NELLIE WEIR (nee McCluskey), age 84 years, on Dec. 25, 2005, of Sewell, NJ. Formerly of Pennsauken, NJ.

Born in Nova Scotia, Canada. Wife of the late Michael J. Miloshevsky. Dear mother of Robert, Irene, Carole, Timothy, Susan, Kathleen, Nancy, Joy, Joseph, James, June, Kenneth, Charles and the late Michael Jr. Grandmother of 42, great grandmother of 57 and great, great grandmother of 2 and sister of Sue Galletta and Thomas McCluskey.

Nellie was a homemaker and for 35 years was a member of the Salvation Army. She was a member of Site 5 Nutrition Program of Merchantville, NJ. She enjoyed Quilting, bowling, reading the Bible and making chocolate chip cookies and she loved her family very much. Her Service in celebration of her life will be 1 2 noon Thursday at THE STEPHENSON-BROWN FUNERAL HOME, 33 West Maple Merchantville, NJ where her viewing and family visitation will begin at 10 A.M. No evening viewing.

Interment Arlington Cemetery, Pennsauken, NJ. Memorial contributions made to the Salvation Army, 915 Haddon Camden, NJ 08103 in memory of Nellie would be greatly appreciated by her family. MITCHELL RODERICK Dec. 25, 2005, beloved husband to the late Edna M. (nee Nolde), son of the late Eliza J.

and James S. Mitchell, brother of James Mitchell, Dorothy M. O'Donnell and Isabel Ashton. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Service Thurs. Dec.

29th, 10 A.M., MANNAL FUNERAL HOME, 6925 Frankford Ave. (at Tyson), where friends may call 9 A.M. Int. East Cedar Hill Cemetery. MIZZAU RONALD Dec.

27, 2005 of Chester Springs PA, beloved father of Melanie Long, Bruce Mizzau, Beverly O'Dea and Ronald Mizzau, also survived by 10 grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Mass Thurs. 10:30 A.M., Church of St. Elizabeth, Rte 100 Fellowship Rd, Uwchlan PA, where friends may call after 9 A.M. Int St.

Agnes Cem. No Calling Hours Wed. Eve. In lieu of flowers, Contributions in his memory to St. Elizabeth Parish, 941 Pottstown Pike, PO Box 695, Uwchlan PA 19480-0695 would be appreciated.

(Arr. by THE DONOHUE FUNERAL HOME, Westtown-West Chester) MORGAN WAYNE on Dec. 26, 2005, beloved son of Robert and Ellen (nee Dougherty), dear father of Shawn and his mother, Lorraine Pellicciotti, and dear companion of the late Kimberly Petraclia, dear brother of Robert (Mary), Thomas (Patti) and Kelly (Martin) Heston, also survived by his 5 nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects on Friday 9 A.M., Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 3rd Wolf followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 A.M.

Int. Old Swede Cem. Family requests no flowers. Arr. by CIEPLINSKI F.H., 215-462-0441.

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