Obituaries

Edna Marie Smith Pickar was born on June 4, 1928 in Philadelphia, and passed onto her next life on June 27, 2016. She graced this earth for 88 years. Edna died peacefully at her home at Immaculate Mary Nursing Home. Loving mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Edna is survived by her daughters Maureen Paul nee Pickar (Thomas) and Marie Therese Eskuchen...

SZAREKGloria on June 16, 2016, tragically at age 68. Loving mother of Vicki Wiest (Scott) and Lisa Till (Kevin). Beloved Mom-Mom of Olivia, Lucas, and Colin. Devoted sister of Carol Maio and Christine Gambale. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Predeceased in death by her former husband Victor. Relatives, friends, and former coworkers from the US Government Defense Supply...

Charlene Thomson, 81, a three year resident of Immaculate Mary Home in Philadelphia, PA, lost her battle with Alzheimer's disease on the morning of May 25, 2016.She loved to sing and dance, vacation in Wildwood, tell stories, enjoy coffee and chocolate, but, most of all, spend time with family and friends. When she lost her ability to speak, her gift...

MoyerMary, survived by her loving family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing and funeral Friday 9AM in St. Bartholomew's Church Harbison and Cheltenham Avenues. Funeral Mass will begin 10 AM. Interment will follow in Our Lady of Grace Cemetery. Share your fondest memories at McCaffertysweeneyfuneralhome.com Arrangements by McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home of Torresdale Avenue, John Barnes Supervisor,...

HATCHTIMOTHY PATRICK on May 24, 2016.Tim Hatch was born on February 15, 1948. He issurvived by wife Barbara Defosse; sons, Timothy Hatch, Tommy Hatch Richard Czekaj daughter Rita Hatch and son in law Jamal Eberhardt. Tim is survived by 4 siblings, Ellen Hatch, Jimmy Hatch, Tommy Hatch, Micheal Hatch and was predeceased by Elwood Hatch. Also survived by 6 grandchildren...

McDowellJoseph "DUKE" and "POP" on May 19, 2016. Devoted dad of Eileen Coolen (Jim). Duke was a true hero to his 5 beloved grandchildren Leigh Wisniewski, Sean Coolen, Jimmy Coolen (Stella), Jennifer Kolowajtis (Zach), and Kelly Guzik (Jason). Also sadly missed by his 4 loving great grandchildren and his love of over 20 years, Alice Atlee, and many loving nieces,...

Schaaf, Genevieve (Jennie) passed away at 2:31am, peacefully at Nazareth Hospital on May/4/2016. She lost her three year battle with cancer. She went to be with the lord at the age of 89yrs old. Her funeral service will be held on Saturday May-14-2016 at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church (5560 Harbison Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (215) 831-1224). A meet and greet...

FUSETTILUKE R., age 59 on April 12, 2016. Beloved husband of Debbie (nee O'Hanlon) for over 41 years. Devoted father to Luke Jr. (Jamie), Pete (Jill), Tony (Lina) and Sarah. Loving Diddi to Trinity, Amelia, Natalie and John. Dearest son of Elizabeth and the late John. Brother of Mark, John, Matthew and Lisa. Luke was an avid outdoorsman and fisherman...

BOWNECAROL, on April 12, 2016. Loving aunt of Joyce Dees, Susan Primavera, Catherine Furry, Catherine Duffy, also survived by many beloved family members. Relatives and friends invited to her Viewing Saturday 9 A.M. at McCAFFERTY-SWEENEY FUNERAL HOME 6126 Torresdale Ave. Funeral Service will begin 10 AM. Int. Arlington Cem., Drexel Hill PA.

MILLERELEANOR M., on April 9, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Donald. Loving mom of June Campbell (Michael), Joseph (Marie), Debra Smith (David), and the late Joyce Kleiner, Donald, Kathleen Robertson, William, and John. Also survived by 17 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Thursday 8:30 A.M. at the McCAFFERTY-SWEENEY FUNERAL HOME, 6126...

FrankenfieldJudy on Feb. 25, 2016. Survived by her loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday 10 AM-10:30AM at the McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home 6126 Torresdale Ave. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery.Arrangements by McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home, John J. Barnes Funeral Director. 215 333 0500

LawsonJames, sadly missed by his loving family. Services and interment will be held privately. Arrangements by McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home of Torresdale Avenue, John Barnes Funeral Director, 215.333.0500. McCaffertySweeneyFuneralHome.com

BOLLILUCILLE on February 19, 2016. Loving mom of Michelle Carangi (Dan), Timothy, Marcianne Wright, Ryan (Kristine), dear Grandma of Matthew, Nicholas, Britania, Marissa, Nicole, Victoria, Amber, Kristen, and Joshua. Great Grandma of Cayden, Addilynn, Ronan, and dear sister of Bud MacDougall (Jovita). Relatives, friends, and fellow members of St. George Parish are invited to her viewing Wednesday 9:30 AM in...

HartmannMartha, sadly missed by her loving family. Her graveside services and burial were held in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Arrangements by McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home of Torresdale Avenue, John Barnes Funeral Director, 215.333.0500. McCaffertySweeneyFuneralHome.com

Carman Lawrence Scotti looked forward to turning 94 this month. He passed away peacefully in the early morning of February 12, 2016 after a short illness. Carman was born in Philadelphia on 25 February 1922 to the late Michelina Scotti (nee: DiNatale) and the late Vincenzo Scotti. He attended St. Mary of the Eternal school and then Northeast High School,...

POWELLBLANCHE on Jan. 30, 2016. Services and Interment will be held in the Catskills NY.Arrangements by McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home of Torresdale Avenue, John Barnes, Supervisor, 215.333.0500McCaffertySweeneyFuneralHome.com

KAMMERERLEONA on January 27, 2016. Devoted wife of the late Harold, beloved mother of Harold Jr., Richard (Lisa), Robert, Lynda Zutski (Daniel) and also survived by 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing and funeral Friday 10 AM in St. Bartholomew's Church, Harbison and Cheltenham Aves. Funeral Mass will begin 11 AM. Interment...

PLASENCIAMARTINA on January 25, 2016. Survived by her dear husband and 11 children and many loving grandchildren, great grandchildren and her entire dear family. Relatives and friends were invited to her 2 night evening and next day morning viewing at the McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home followed by her funeral Mass in St. Martin of Tours Church. Entombment Lawnview Cemetery Mausoleum. Arrangements...

DZMELYKWILLIAM, survived by his loving family. Services and interment held privately. Arrangements by McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home of Torresdale Avenue, John Barnes, Supervisor, 215.333.0500McCaffertySweeneyFuneralHome.com

SIMPSONAMENTINE on January 15, 2016. Devoted wife of the late John, loving mother of Carol Young (the late Lewis), Kathleen Bealle, John (Irene), and Joseph. Also survived by many loving grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. Relatives, friends, fellow members of Wissinoming Presbyterian Church and the Hallelujah Singers are invited to her viewing Friday 10 AM in Wissinoming Presbyterian...