Obituaries

NERONICHOLAS A., on September 2, 2016. Loving husband of the late Adelaide (nee Sheehy); devoted father of Sandra L. Hicks (Robert), Peggy Karasek (Alex), and Nickie Nero; dear Pop-Pop of Tommy, Tara, Janet, Alex, Erik, Angie, Kristin, Michael, Michelle, Nicholas, and Anthony; also survived by 21 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great- grandchildren, and he is the brother of the late Dominic. Relatives...

Ryan, Patricia A. (nee Haig), age 57, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away quietly at her home on August 14th, 2016, after a lengthy battle with Liver Cancer. She was escorted Home by Our Heavenly Father, and greeted by her parents, Joseph and Amelia, and her nephew Rob Offenbach; all who preceded her in death. Loving wife of John L. Ryan,...

PRESCOTTTHERESA (nee Glennon), peacefully on Aug. 6, 2016. She is survived by her son John Binkley (Mary), step sons Fred (Ronnie), Dave, sisters Barbara Glennon SSJ, Bernadette Morocco (John), brothers Vince, Patrick, Joseph (Joan). Wife of the late Fred and mother of the late Patricia. Also survived by 7 grandchildren, 10 great grand-children, one great great grand-son, and many loving...

RedmondTimothy on July 22, 2016. Survived by his loving family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Wednesday evening August 3, 2016 from 5-7pm to celebrate his life at the McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home 6126 Torresdale avenue. Arrangements by McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home, John Barnes Supervisor 215.333.0500

SZYMENDERA ANNETTE "Connie" (nee Musial) on July 29, 2016. Devoted wife of Anthony, beloved mother of Tony (Heather), Annette Bujnowski (Steve), Paula Witalec, dear Babci of Mary, Anne, and John Szymendera, Emily, Steven and Joseph Bujnowski, and Jonathan and Jacob Witalec. Loving sister of John Musial (Wanda), sister in law of Frank Szymendera (Priss), and also survived by 6 dear...

William McIlmail passed away on July 27, 2016 at St Joseph's Manor in Meadowbrook, PA after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Bill was born in Philadelphia to James and Agnes McIlmail, along with brothers, James (deceased) and Jack. He attended North Catholic High School. Bill served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII and was a retired captain...

DolhanskyEva on July 25, 2016. Survived by her loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing and funeral Thursday July 28th 10 AM in St. Bartholomew's Church, Harbison and Cheltenham aves. Funeral Mass will begin 11 AM. Interment Oakland Cemetery. Arrangements by McCaffert-Sweeney Funeral Home of Torresdale Avenue, John J Barnes Supervisor, 215.333.0500. McCaffertySweeneyFuneralhome.com

DiStasioDavid on July 27, 2016. Loving husband of the late Patricia, beloved father of Vincent (Mary Ellen), David, Tricia Pottichen (Shawn), devoted Pop-Pop of Megan, Daniel, Hannah, and dear brother of the late Lorraine Pierson; also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing and funeral Saturday July 30th 9 AM in Resurrection of...

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

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...