Obituaries

MURPHYAGNES (nee Black), on Nov. 19, 2014, at the age of 102. Devoted wife of the late James; loving mother of Carol Meyers (late Frank), James (Rosemary), and the late Agnes Murphy-Dole (late Eugene). Also survived by 8 grandchildren, 8 great grand-children, one great great grand-daughter; her sisters-in-law, Barbara Black, Rita Murphy; brother-in-law, Matthew Murphy and she was predeceased by...

READYROBERT J. on November 15, 2014. Loving husband of Maryann (nee Blinebury). Dear father of Robert J., Jr. (Eileen), Kenneth, Michele Darling (Steve), and Brian (Yenny). Also survived by 8 grandchildren, her sisters Myrtle Rehill, Elaine Snyder, and by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Monday November 24th from 6 PM to 8 PM...

DiStasioPatricia M. (nee McCollum) on November 15, 2014. Beloved wife of David, loving mother of Vincent (Mary Ellen), David, and Tricia Pottichen (Shawn). Dear Mom-Mom of Megan, Daniel, and Hannah. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday November 22nd, from 9 AM to 10 AM in Our Lady of Calvary Church 11024 Knights Road. Her Funeral Mass will begin...

RIGGSPERRY on November 1, 2014. Devoted husband of the late Virginia M. Loving father of Larry Riggs, Carol Barr, Sandra Dickson and the late Sherry, Sharon, and Barbara. Also survived by many loving grandchildren and great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Graveside Service Wednesday 12 Noon in Magnolia Cemetery, Philadelphia PA. Arrangements by McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home 215.333.0500

KONIECZNYFREDERICK on Oct. 20, 2014. Dear husband of the late Charlotte Mary (nee Norris). Loving father of Charlene Rodriguez (late Jose), Frederick II (Marian), Kevin (Danielle), and Susan (Patrick). Also survived by many loving grandchildren, great grand-children and his brother Alex. Services and Interment private.

DiMARIAJOSEPH S., age 80, September 29th, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Josephine (nee Leggieri); loving father of Anthony DiMaria (Carol) and Joanne Bates (Jeff) and devoted grandfather to Danielle and Ross DiMaria and Meredith, Malcolm and Madeline Bates. Cherished brother of Charles DiMaria, as well as the late Walter DiMaria, the late Samuel DiMaria and the late Gloria DiMaria....

SIARCZYNSKICATHERINE (nee Thomas), on Sept. 17, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Frank; loving brother of Larry. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday after 10:15 AM at the Chapel at Caring Heart Rehabilitation and Nursing Ctr. (Formerly Sacred Heart Manor 6446 Germantown Ave.-use Cliveden St. entrance). Funeral Mass will begin 11:15 AM. Interment will be held privately in...

GASKOLOLA on September 5, 2014 at age 99. Devoted wife of the late John, loving mother of Richard and his wife Nancy, Lola, and the late John and Mary. Also survived by her grandchildren Theresa, Julia, and loving great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Friday 9:30 AM in St Bartholomew's Church (Harbison and Cheltenham Aves. Phila.,...

VANSANTROBERT WILLIAM on August 31, 2014. Sadly missed by loving family and friends. Services and interment held privately. Arrangements by McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home 6126 Torresdale Avenue

SHAWWALTER JR., on Sept. 3, 2014. Devoted husband of Barbara (nee Dunn); beloved dad of Walter and Patricia (Kevin); loving grandpop of Michelle, Walter, Michael, Alexander, and Zachary; dear brother of James. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Monday, 9 A.M., McCAFFERTY-SWEENEY FUNERAL HOME, 6126 Torresdale Ave. Funeral Service 11 A.M. Int. Beechwood Cemetery, Bensalem PA.

GANNONJENNIFER ANN age 43, on August 11, 2014. Loving wife of Ken, devoted sister of Cheryl and Sue, dear daughter of Merle Strickler and the late Anna May. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and in-laws. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Saturday August 16th from 9AM to 11AM at the McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home 6126 Torresdale Avenue. Int....

HERMANREGINA C. (nee Martin), passed away on August 9, 2014, at age 99, surrounded by her loving family while vacationing in Brigantine NJ. Devoted wife of the late Walter A. Loving mother of Martin J. (Regina), Helene McIntyre (John), Regina Fazio (Al), Anthony C., and the late Walter A. (Dorothy). Also survived by 20 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren. Regina...

QUINNFLORENCE (née Chladek), on August 4, 2014. Devoted wife of 52 years of the late William. Survived by many loving nieces, nephews, her brother in law Harry Quinn (Cecilia Donahue), and sisters in law Anna Chladek and Joanne Chladek. She was a dedicated 35 year employee of Bissler Packaging Co. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Saturday 8:30...

KELLYJOSEPH on August 5, 2014. Sadly missed by his loving family. Services and interment held privately . Arrangements by McCafferty Sweeney Funeral Home 6126 Torresdale avenue.

LAVINJOHN J. on July 30, 2014. Lifetime companion of Ann Spitzkopf and devoted father of John (Jamie). Dear brother of Tom, Katherine, and Patricia; also sadly missed by nieces and nephews. Relatives, friends, fellow members of FOP Lodge 5, and the American Legion are invited to his Viewing Tuesday 9 A.M., St. John Cantius Chapel (4400 block of Thompson St....

LAVINJOHN J. on July 30, 2014. Lifetime companion of Ann Spitzkopf and devoted father of John (Jamie). Dear brother of Tom, Katherine, and Patricia; also sadly missed by nieces and nephews. Relatives, friends, fellow members of FOP Lodge 5, and the American Legion are invited to his Viewing Tuesday 9 A.M., St. John Cantius Chapel (4400 block of Thompson St....

HALLDOLORES P. (nee Rotkiewicz) on July 26, 2014. Devoted wife of James "Lou", loving mother of Denise McQuade (Drew), James (Fely), David, and Karen Maminski (Tom). Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Dolores was a long-time secretary for the Ironworkers Local 401. Relatives, friends, and fellow members of St. Tim's Sr. Citizens are invited to her Viewing...

ELDRIDGEREGINA (nee Szostak) on July 26, 2014. Loving wife of the late Elvin "Bud". Devoted mother of the late Eileen Larkin. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Former owner of the Monaco and El Morro Hotels in Wildwood. Relatives, friends, fellow members of the St. Bartholomew Golden Age Club, and Polish Benef. Assoc. are...

WIBLE, Jr.GEORGE on July 26, 2014. Loving father of George III, Dylan, Stephen; Grandfather of Autumn, Lacey, and the late George IV. Dear son of Barbara Williamson, and George Sr., devoted brother of Barbara, Wayne, and Lorie. Also survived by Kathleen "Moe", and many loving nieces, nephews, and family. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Tuesday evening July...

FLORIANELIZABETH "Elsie" on July 8, 2014. Loving daughter of the late Anna and Vaclav, survived by her dear sister Mamie Sedlacek and many loving nieces and nephews. She was a proud retiree from SKF. Services and interment held privately.