Obituaries

Jean B. La Rosa on Oct. 29, 2017. Beloved wife of John Sr., and dear mother of Rev. John La Rosa, pastor of St. Bartholomew Church. Daughter of the late William and Jane Cameron. Proud graduate of St. Hubert HS class of '50 and dedicated secretary of Our Lady of Calvary Church for 35 years. Relatives and friends are invited...

Nancy Ann Misko (nee Segear) tragically at age 59 on October 26, 2017. Sadly missed by the love of her life Jim King, loving mom of Nicole Davis (Sam) and devoted nanny of Evan Davis, also dearly missed by Michael Davis. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Saturday November 4th from 12:30 PM to 2 PM at the...

JAMES WILLS on September 25, 2017. Loving husband of Margaret (nee Saurman), devoted dad of Gina Carey (Kevin), James Jr. (Donna), Michael, Patrick (Renee), Tracey Wills, and Annette. Also survived by 11 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Jim is a proud member of Teamsters Local 463, raced motorcycles for many years and was sponsored by Fast...

Edward Holzer on September 25, 2017. Dear father of Dorothy Elliott, Edward Holzer, Christine Holzer and the late Mark. Also survived by 4 grandchildren and great grandfather of 7. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Monday 10 AM - 11 AM at the McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home 6126 Torresdale Ave. Interment will be held 11:15 AM in Magnolia Cemetery....

ROSE M. SINDONE on September 6, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Guy, loving mom of Joe Sindone (Sheryl), Lisa Przepioski (Bill), and Marie Metzcher (Doug). Also survived by loving grandchildren, great grandchildren and her sister Shirley and brother Theodore. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Wednesday 9:30 AM at the McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home 6126 Torresdale Avenue. Funeral...

JOAN M. GRIFFIN (nee Hendron) age 83 on August 30, 2017. Beloved wife of the late James F., loving mom of Joanne Bane (the late Jim), James (Pat), John (Denise) and Karen Barnes (John). Grandmom of Lisa Twomey (Damon), Susan Killian (Albert), Jimmy Bane (Casey), Breanna (Tom), Caitlin Ross (Drew), Jimmy (Nikki), Stephanie (Brian), Johnny, Griffin Barnes, and Liam Barnes....

THELMA SAMBOROSKI on August 21, 2017. Devoted wife of the late William. Loving mother of Bob and his fiancee Meg McGrory. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Saturday 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home 6126 Torresdale Avenue. Funeral Service will begin 10:30 AM. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimers...

Helen VanStone on August 7, 2017. Sadly missed by her loving family. Services and Interment were held privately. Arrangements by the McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home of Torresdale Avenue, John J. Barnes Supervisor 215.333.0500

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...

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

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

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...

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...