Obituaries

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

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

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

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...

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...

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...

SZAREKVICTOR EDWARD, JR. on January 15, 2016. Loving father of Vicki Wiest (Scott) and Lisa Till (Kevin), loving Pop-Pop of Olivia, Lucas, Colin, dear son of Mary and the late Victor Sr., and brother of the late Larry (Connie). Also sadly missed by Gloria Szarek and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing and...

WINDISCHMARY ELIZABETH (nee Peters) on January 9, 2016. Devoted wife of Joseph, beloved mother of Lisa Chambers and her husband Michael, dear mom-mom of Francis and Rachel Byrd. Also survived by her brother William Peters and by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Sunday 5 PM to 6:30 PM at the McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home 6126 Torresdale...

GRANAHANHELEN B. (nee McShaw), passed away on January 2, 2016, age 87. Beloved wife of the late James F. Loving mother of James (Eileen), Eileen, Timothy (Margaret) and Patrick (Erica). Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. At the request of the Granahan family all services and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make donations...

WISMERHARTMAN J. Sr., devoted husband of the late Sandy, loving dad of Lisa, Bridget, Hartman Jr. "Scooter", Gary, and the late Michael, beloved Pop Pop of Vanessa, Michael, Elizabeth, Patrick, Francis, Christian, dear brother of Margaret Finkenhoffer (late Thomas), uncle of Tommy, Chrissy and the late Jeanette, and also survived by cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Wednesday...

CONNOLLY CAITLIN on Dec. 20, 2015. At age 25, after her long courageous battle. Loving daughter of John and the late Susan. Caitlin has always longed to be reunited with her mother. She is also survived by her dear sister Nicole, cherished brothers John and Shane, and by many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. Special thank you to all of...

STIDHAMFRANK on December 16, 2015. Loving husband of the late Eleanor. Frank was a devoted father, and US Navy veteran. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Monday Dec. 21st from 11:30-12:30 at the McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home 6126 Torresdale Ave. burial and military honors will take place at Morgan Cemetery, Cinnaminson NJ. McCaffertySweeneyFuneralHome.com

Wallace John on November 14, 2015. Dear husband of the late Florence. Loving dad of Joann Lewis (John). Also sadly missed by 2 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to his funeral on Tuesday November 24th from 9:30 AM to 11 AM at the McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home 6126 Torresdale Avenue. Funeral Service will begin 11 AM....

PRUYN, Howard Clayton of Royersford, PA and Sun Valley, CA, formerly of Philadelphia, PA.Died on September 1, 2015, in Burbank, CA.He was the son of Howard Case Pruyn and Gertrude Wheeler Pruyn Bell.He is survived by his wife, Phyllis McKenna Pruyn; two sons, Glenn (Laura) Pruyn of Elkins Park, PA and Scott Pruyn of Doylestown, PA; daughter, Colleen (Tom) Henneberry...

PRUYNHOWARD CLAYTON, formerly of Phila., on September 1, 2015. Survived by his wife, Phyllis; children, Glenn (Laura), Scott, Colleen Henneberry (Tom); grandson, Kevin; brothers, Richard (Barbara), Kenneth (Emily) and loving nieces and nephews. Howard grew up in Frankford in his family's ball-bearing business and served as President of Pruyn Bearings until 1993. In 1973 he founded and operated the Diving...

BINDERBRUCE, on Nov. 16, 2015. Loving husband of Diane (nee Budoff) and also greatly missed by his dear family and friends. Relatives, friends and fellow members of Cheltenham Model Railroad Club (Former Pres.) are invited to his Viewing Friday 12 Noon at the MCCAFFERTY-SWEENEY FUNERAL HOME 6126 Torresdale Ave. Funeral Service begins 1 P.M. Int. Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of...

Henryka (Henia)Sramkowska Carney passed away on November 15, 2015 in Warrington, PA. She was 83 years old. She was born on January 18, 1932 in Sompolno Poland. She was the daughter of the late Kazimierz and Salomea (Zablocka) Sramkowski.Henia was an active member of Saint Bartholomew's parish for many years where she enjoyed singing in the choir. She was a...

SAMBUCA CHARLOTTE C. (nee Thomson) on Nov. 6, 2015. Devoted wife of the late George A. Sr., loving mom of George A., Jr. (Joyce), Rob (Arlene), and Lorraine Baker (Rich). Dear grandmother of Maria, George III, Nikki, Roxanne, Anthony, Rachel, Robbie, Giulia, Richie, and Jessica; beloved great-grandmother of Brendan, Matthew, Ryan, Antonio and also survived by her sister Betty Daniels...