Obituaries

James Bane

James Bane

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...

William E. Tipppie, jr.

William E. Tipppie, jr.

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

Daniel J. Mulharan

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.

James G. Hale, jr.

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...

John Smoczylo

John Smoczylo

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...

Lorraine M. Kitchen

Lorraine M. Kitchen

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...

Alfred Wilson

Alfred Wilson

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.

Michelle Kolk

Michelle Kolk

KOLKMichelle, age 40, tragically on April 25, 2017. Beloved mother of Christina and Shyanne, loving daughter of Jerry (Karen) and Margaret. Devoted sister of Jerry Jr., Frank, Rebecca McCorkle (Jason). Also survived by her grandparents, Frank and Ethel, and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Friday 9:30 AM to 11 AM...

Joseph Corren

Joseph Corren

CorrenJoseph on April 24, 2017. Services and Interment held privately. Arrangements by the McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home of Torresdale Avenue, Philadelphia, John Barnes, Supervisor. 215.333.0500.

Joanna Photiades

Joanna Photiades

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...

Stanley Moskal

Stanley Moskal

MOSKALSTANLEY On April 16, 2017. Loving husband of the late Helen (nee Oczek); dear dad of Robert (Maryann), Barbara Zuroick (Ken), Joseph (Susan); loving Poppy of Theresa Stuhl (Jon), Kenneth Zuroick (Amanda), Joseph, Susan, Adam, Derek and great-grandfather of 3 and one on the way. Brother-in-law of Geraldine Moskal (the late Bernie); also survived by many loving nieces and nephews....

Mary Nelligan

Mary Nelligan

Mary (Kitty) Nelligan • Philadelphia, PAMary (Kitty) Moore Nelligan of Philadelphia, PA and formerly of Staunton, VA passed away on March 27, 2017 at home. She was the daughter of the late Everette S. and Mary Smith Moore. She is survived by four daughters: Judy Mayo, Shirley Nelligan, Laura Nelligan, and Rose Marie Szyper (who was her loving caregiver). She...

Lacey Barnes-kroner

Lacey Barnes-kroner

Barnes-KronerLacey on March 30, 2017. Loving wife of David Kroner, beloved mother of Carleigh and Jacob, dear sister of Nicole Barnes, Tammi McCutcheon and Kandi Barnes and daughter of Trish (late Walter). Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing and funeral Saturday 1 PM at the McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home 6126 Torresdale Avenue. Funeral Service will begin 2:30 PM. Interment...

Bette Ann Clark

Bette Ann Clark

ClarkBette Ann suddenly on March 27, 2017. Loving mother of Matthew and the late Timothy and the late Joseph. Dear sister of Gloria Foster (Steve) and Phyllis Asman (James McBride). Beloved aunt of Stephanie Asman, Heather Asman, Jaclyn Asman, Dawn McBride and Dana Welsh. She is also also survived by many great nieces and nephews, and former sister in law...

Kathleen Haines

Kathleen Haines

HAINESKATHLEEN (nee Ritzius) on March 26, 2017. Loving wife of the late Warren, dear mother of Linda Littlewood (the late Fred), grandmother of Fred Littlewood III and Liza Ferris (Michael Jr.), great grandmother of Fred Littlewood IV and Lucas Littlewood. Sister of Dorothy VanHolt, Eugene Ritzius, Harry Ritzius, and the late Leona Goldstein. Relatives and friends are invited to her...

June Puckett

June Puckett

PUCKETTJUNE on March 24, 2017. Survived by her daughters Deborah Wagenbaur (Herman), Beth Davis, grandchildren Nicole, Christopher and Anthony, and great grandchildren David and Shelbie, and brothers and sisters. Services and Interment held privately. Arrangements by the McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home of Torresdale Avenue, John Barnes Supervisor 215.333.0500. McCaffertySweeneyFuneralHome.com

Mary Nelligan

Mary Nelligan

NELLIGANMARY on March 27, 2017. Devoted mother of Rosemarie Szyper, Laura Nelligan, Judy Mayo, Shirley Nelligan and Bruce Nelligan. Also survived by many loving grandchildren and great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing and funeral Friday March 31st, 10AM at the McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home 6126 Torresdale Avenue. Funeral Service will begin 11 AM. Interment Magnolia Cemetery. Arrangements...

Leonard Aleszczyk

Leonard Aleszczyk

ALESZCZYKLEONARD On March 15, 2017. Beloved husband of Irene (nee Szafranski). Loving father of Diane Cougle (Gary), Richard, Doreen Howley (Dave), Cheryl Kilbride (Tom), Cynthia Murphy (Ken), David (Rhonda); devoted Gramps to his grandchildren Jason (Colleen), Nicole, Matthew, Ryan, Colin, Quincey; great-grandchildren Cailin, Rita Jean, and Jackson; also survived by many nieces and nephews. "You are the best husband, dad...

Robert Disciullo

Robert Disciullo

DiSCIULLOROBERTOn March 14, 2017. Loving husband of Cecilia, beloved father of Christopher Robert DiSciullo (Celeste), devoted grandpa of Julian and Elijah, stepfather of Michael Heary (Nicole) and devoted grand-father of Noah, Michael, and Thomas. Relatives, friends, former fellow coworkers of the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News (25 year pressman), and Local 16, are invited to his Viewing and Funeral Monday...

John W. Coady

John W. Coady

COADYJOHN W. "JACK" March 9, 2017, age 92, honorably served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, and proud graduate of Northeast Catholic H.S. Dear husband of Cecilia for 65 years, loving father of Barbara Coady and John Coady (Sabrina). Predeceased in death by 2 brothers, 2 sisters, and also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited...