Obituaries

CANTWELLJAMES GERARD, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2015. Predeceased by his son, Dennis. Cherished husband of Rita Rose (D'Aquilante) for 61 years; Beloved father of James Jr., Nancy VanDerBas (Larry), Michael (Valerie), Rita Ann Gregg (Mark), Carmine (Cheryl); 14 grandchildren, Tegan Jones (Kelly), James Gerard III, Jennifer VanDerBas, Kaitlin VanDerBas, Kelly Ann Rahill (Joseph), Joanne Rimeris (Robert) Samantha, Jill,...

MOFFETTFRANK VICTOR on December 29, 2014. Devoted husband of Ethel (nee Fenton), loving father of Frank G. Moffett (Barbara) and Linda A. Moffett (Robert Carter). Dear Pop Pop of Eric (Rebecca), Jessica, and Christina, great grandfather of Nathaniel, and also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Saturday 10 AM at the McCafferty-Sweeney...

PASINIGENE on Dec. 28, 2014. Loving husband of Olga (nee Gonzalez) for 32 years. Dear brother of Deanna DiSalvatore and Dale Kovatto; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives, friends, and fellow members of FOP Lodge 5 are invited to his Viewing Wednesday, 9 to 10:30 A.M., at McCAFFERTY-SWEENEY FUNERAL HOME, 6126 Torresdale Ave. Funeral Mass will begin...

MORRISONSHIRLEY on December 22, 2014. Wife of the late Craig, she is survived by her daughter Barbara Eisler, grandchildren Megan, George, Kaitlyn, great granddaughter Naomi, and her sister Betty. Relatives and friends are invited to her funeral Saturday December 27th, after 12:30 PM at the McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home. Services will begin 1:30 PM. Interment private. Arrangements by McCafferty-Sweeney's of Torresdale...

MARTINJANICE on December 26, 2014. Predeceased in death by her partner Lawrence Stabler, she is survived by her children Kimberly White (John), Glenn Martin, Debra Guerriero, Michael Martin, and Sandra Plunkett (Edward). Also survived by 7 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and her siblings. Relatives, friends, and all of her former friends from Aramingo Diner are invited to her viewing Tuesday...

ClearyKevin Michael on December 8, 2014 died peacefully surrounded by loving family at the age of 64. Beloved brother of Frances Miller (late Gerald), James (Patricia), Dorothy Leahy (Joseph), Joseph (Irene), Dennis and the late John (Mary). He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Kevin is the son of the late John and Dorothy (nee Bradley) Cleary,...

THOMASMary E. (nee Kuhn) passed away on December 7 at Sierra Oaks of Bensalem at the age of 96. The beloved wife of the late Robert B.Thomas, she is survived by her sons; Robert W.(Diane) and David L.(Sandra), grandchildren Lynn Gadzinski, Robert Thomas(Kelly), Gwen Stagliano(Michael), Matthew Thomas(Dakota), David Thomas and Jennifer Lepore(Mark); great-grandchildren Cara Gadzinski, Jeffrey Gadzinski, Sarah Lepore, Rebecca...

KNEISCMICHAEL FRANCIS on December 7, 2014. Dear father of Sean McGlashen (Nicole Morganti-McGlashen), devoted Poppy of Charlie, Roman and Brianna, dear son of Ellen Bukowski and loving brother of Frances Kneisc. Relatives and friends are invited to his funeral Sunday December 14th from 11 AM to 1 PM at the McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home 6126 Torresdale Avenue. Funeral Ceremony will begin...

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...