Obituaries

MARY HANCOCK on August 10th, 2017. Dear wife of the late Charles, loving mother of Bill (Cindy) and the late Scott (Patty). Dear grandma of Billy, Craig, Tyler, and also sadly missed by her loving siblings and their families. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Thursday evening 6 PM to 730 PM at the McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home 6126 Torresdale...

Frank Patriarca on August 7th, 2017. Devoted husband of the late Lorraine. Loving dad of Anne Golden (Bob), Frank Jr. (Lynne) and the late John. Dear Pop and GG of Lorraine Albanese (James), Colleen Golden (fianc Dan Lennon), Elizabeth Berardis (Mark), Francis Patriarca, Daniel Patriarca, Joseph Patriarca, Vinny, Dominic, and the late Robert Golden. Also survived by his sister Anna...

ZAWIERUCHACHRISTOPHER age 35 on August 3, 2017. Beloved father of Christopher and Stephen. Beloved son of Edward Zawierucha (Christine) and Christina "Tina" Parker. Also survived by his brother and sisters Melissa Haslett (Fianc John), Patrick Haslett, Jamie Lynne Zawierucha, Dana DiCicco, Caydie Belcourt, and by many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Thursday 9...

Antoinette Weney on July 10th, 2017. Sadly missed by her loving family. Viewing was held on July 17th at the McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home 6126 Torresdale Avenue. Interment held privately. Arrangements by McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home of Torresdale Avenue, John Barnes, Supervisor 215.333.0500

Brent Lauer on July 3, 2017. Arrangements by the McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home of Torresdale Avenue, John Barnes Supervisor, 215.333.0500

Gottlieb Hettich on July 17, 2017. Devoted husband of the late Joan, loving father of Deborah Johns (Bill), Daniel Sims (Lucia), Christopher Sims and Janet Sims. Proud grandfather of Brian Glynn (Kristin), Timothy Glynn (Michelle), Lauren Johns, Keanu Sims, Kyle Sims, and Anna Y. Sims. Great grandfather of Timothy Glynn, Taylor Glynn, Matthew Glynn, Chloe Johns-Cooper, dear brother of Betty...

Lawrence Harris, Services and interment held privately. Arrangements by the McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home of Torresdale Avenue, John Barnes Supervisor, 215.333.0500

Maryann Sampson on June 30th, 2017. Sadly missed by her loving family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Tuesday July 11th from 12 noon to 1 PM at the McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home 6126 Torresdale Avenue. Interment will be held privately. Arrangements by the McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home of Torresdale Avenue, John Barnes, Supervisor 215.333.0500. McCaffertySweeneyFuneralHome.com

James Ruppert on June 24, 2017. Sadly missed by his loving family. Visitation and funeral 6-8 PM on Thursday June 29th. Interment private. Arrangements by McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home John Barnes Supervisor. 215.333.0500

KuwaharaDorothy M. (nee Pripeton) on June 29, 2017. Daughter of the late Peter and Dorothy Pripeton. Dear sister of the late Mary Ann Gozleveli. Sadly missed by her friend Christiine DeNuccio and her husband Joseph. Dorothy was a retired Elementary School Teacher. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday 9 AM at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9708...

Edward F. Markey, Jr. on June 15th, 2017. Proudly served in the United States Army. Sadly missed by all of his devoted and loving friends and his Ashburner Inn family. Military Honors and burial will take place on Wednesday July 5th at 1 PM precisely in Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown PA. (Please arrive at the cemetery office by 12:45...

BANEJames J. on June 19, 2017 of Millville NJ, formerly of Phila. Loving husband of Joanne (nee Griffin), devoted dad of Lisa Twomey (Damon), Susan Killian (Albert), and James III(Casey), proud grandpop of Hayley, Tyler, Clare, Charlotte, Elisabeth and Emilia. Also survived by his siblings Michael, Jean Marie, and Bernice. Jim proudly served as a US Army Staff Sgt. for...

Marie Capilato Survived by her sons Joseph Capilato (Patricia Ferrante Capilato) and Dennis Capilato (Eileen Nusky), grandchildren Lisa Miller (Logan), Dennis Capilato Jr., Tiffany Capilato, Marissa Capilato, Joseph Capilato Jr, Michael Capilato,great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A Celebration of her life will be held on Friday June 23, 2017 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home...

William E. Tippie, Jr. age 42 on June 7, 2017. Dear husband of Michelle, loving dad of William III and Jordon. Also survived by his parents Frank and Patricia,brothers Michael and Ryan. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Tuesday 6 PM at McCafferty Sweeney funeral home f6126 Torresdale Avenue. Funeral service 7:30 PM. Interment private. In lieu of...

Daniel J. Mulharan Suddenly lost his battle with cancer at the young age of 57. Beloved son of the late Evelyn (nee) Snyder & Norman Mulharan. Loving husband of Kimberlee Merriman. Devoted father of Becky Ortiz (Ed), Daniel Merriman (Tara), Patrick Merriman (Rosie), Michael Merriman (best friend of Sue). Attentive and proud Poppy of 14 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter....

James G. Hale, Jr. on May 27, 2017. Loving dad of Kim Noble and Stacey DeDomenico, dear Poppy of Kiersten, Mickayla, Savannah, Gianna, Jillien, and Mia. Also survived by his beloved fiancee Kimberly Glaser and his stepchildren Nikki, Chris, and David. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Monday 6-7 PM at the McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home 6126 Torresdale Avenue. Funeral...

SmoczyloJohn on April 9, 2017. Sadly missed by his loving family and friends. Proudly served in the United States Air Force. Relatives and friends are invited to his funeral ceremony and military honors on Friday May 19th at 10 AM in Washington Crossing National Cemetery. Those attending should please arrive by 9:45 AM precisely at the assembly area located next...

KitchenLorraine M., age 98, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on May 4, 2017. Beloved wife of the late James H., devoted mother of Dorothy Ford (Ken), Lorraine Johnson (the late Herbert) and James R. (Kim Mattock-Burke). Also survived by 17 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to...

WILSONALFREDOn April 30, 2017. Dear brother of Raymond and Vincent. Long time dedicated painter and sadly missed by his Miller Brothers Painting family and all of his friends. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thursday 9 A.M. at McCAFFERTY-SWEENEY FUNERAL HOME, 6126 Torresdale Ave. Funeral Service 11 AM. Interment private.

PHOTIADESJoanna, suddenly at age 46 on April 28, 2017. Loving momma bear of Bobby, Christopher, Brittany and Michael. Sadly missed by Robert Sullivan, her sisters Charlene Santiago, Lauren Photiades, Maryjane Garcia, and brother Joe Photiades. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Thursday 4:30 PM in Calvary Chapel of Philadelphia, 13500 Philmont Avenue, Phila., PA 19116. Funeral service will begin...