Obituaries

STAHLHENRY J. SR., on July 6, 2014, age 96. Devoted husband of Frances (née McCann), loving dad of Henry "Hank", Jr., Dennis M. (Trish), Michael F. (Michelle), dear Poppy of Brittney (Derek), Justin, Ryan, Nicole, and also survived by many nieces and nephews. Henry proudly served in the US Army 29th Infantry during WWII and during D-Day Invasion at Omaha....

Henry J. Stahl Sr.AGE: 96 •Stahl, Henry J. Sr. on July 6, 2014 age 96. Devoted husband of Frances (née McCann). Loving dad of Henry "Hank", Jr., Dennis M. (Trish), Michael F. (Michelle), dear Poppy of Brittney (Derek), Justin, Ryan, Nicole, and also survived by many nieces and nephews. Henry proudly served in the US Army 29th Infantry during WWII....

NICHOLSLISA on July 3, 2014. Loving mom of Jonna, Anthony, and Chaz, and loving daughter of Linda and Jerry. Dear sister of Debbie (Joe) and Frankie. Also sadly missed by her grandmother Margaret, 3 nephews, 1 niece, 1 great nephew, aunts, uncles, cousins, and by Mare and Shorty. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Wednesday evening July 9th,...

PEARYVINCENT P., died suddenly on June 18, 2014, age 61 of Phila., PA. Beloved son of the late Helen and Vincent Peary Sr. He is survived by his fiancée Sclena Dehaven and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Family and friends are invited to his Graveside Service Wed. July 9, 2014 at 11 A.M. in Holy Sepulchre Cem. (please meet...

HALLORANJOSEPH C. on June 18, 2014. Best husband of Joyce (nee Schloesser), devoted Pop of Tia, Roy, Billy; also survived by grandchildren Billy, Nicholas, Makayla, Marcellino, brothers Charles and William, sisters Charlene and Florence, and many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives, friends, and fellow members of P.G.W. are invited to his Viewing Tuesday eve. 6-8 P.M. at the McCAFFERTY-SWEENEY FUNERAL...

CAREYEDWARD on June 18, 2014. Husband of the late Catherine Carey, loving dad of Patrice Massaro (Nick), Elaine, Joan, and Kenneth (Diane). Loving Poppop of Matthew and Malorie Massaro, and Cassandra and Colin Carey. Ed was a proud World War II and Korean War Veteran, and a Philadelphia Firefighter (Captain) for 33 years. Relatives, friends and Fellow Local 22 members...

DESPAROIS TERRY, on June 10, 2014. Survived by his dear wife, Susan; 3 daughters, and one son. Also sadly missed by 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Services and Interment held privately.

GORBSKYTHOMAS on May 20, 2014. Dear son of the late Thomas and Mary, Survived by his dear sister, brother, and loving family. A devoted jazz enthusiast. Memorial service will be held Thursday June 5th after 6PM at the McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home 6126 Torresdale Avenue. Funeral Service will begin 7:30 PM. Int. Private.

CATAGNANOMARGARET "PEGGY" on May 30, 2014. Devoted wife of the late Jerome J. Loving mother of Lydia Menditto, David Howrelko and the late Joseph; dear Nanny of Jennifer, David, Jerry, Jimmy, Ann, Joseph and Mary Beth; also survived by 6 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends invited to her Viewing Tuesday 9 A.M. at McCAFFERTY-SWEENEY FUNERAL HOME, 6126 Torresdale Ave. Funeral...

GRIMMIE, JOHN, SR., of Philadelphia passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. He was 71. John married Diane (nee Evangelist) on April 7, 1979 and is the loving father of five children: Danielle Reigel (Dan); John, Jr.; Kristen Knapp (Anthony); Jeffrey; and Scott. Loving grandfather to John, III. John was a dedicated husband and father...

SPIEGLERALPH T., on May 20, 2014. Devoted husband of Trudy, loving dad of Joanne Murray (Ed), Ralph Jr., Ken, and Chris. Dear Pop of Jillian and Angela. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Tuesday 10 AM at the McCAFFERTY-SWEENEY FUNERAL HOME, 6126 Torresdale Ave. Funeral Ceremony will begin at 12 Noon in the funeral home. Int. and Military...

GOODHEARTWILLIAM JOHN. Services and Interment will be held privately in Vermont.Visit McCaffertySweeneyFuneralHome.comor share your fondest memories on our Funeral Home Facebook page

SHIELDSCHRISTINE MARIE. Dear daughter of Susan M. Shields and loving mother of Caitlyn and Jocelyn. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Sunday 12 Noon to 1 PM at the McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home 6126 Torresdale Avenue. Interment will be held privately.Visit McCaffertySweeneyFuneralHome.comor share your fondest memories on our Funeral Home Facebook page

HOWEHELEN T. Services and Interment will be held privately.Visit McCaffertySweeneyFuneralHome.comor share your fondest memories on our Funeral Home Facebook page

COTTRELLJOHN Services and Interment were held last Saturday.Visit McCaffertySweeneyFuneralHome.comor share your fondest memories on our Funeral Home Facebook page

O'SHIELDSMERYLE (ne Fisher) on April 10, 2014. Survived by her caring, devoted husband Joseph and her loving son. Service and interment will be held privately. Arrangements entrusted to McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home of Torresdale Avenue 215.333.0500. Please share your fondest memories at mccaffertysweeneyfuneralhome.com

ROWLANDMARY F. (Ne Upah) on April 11, 2014. Beloved mom of Mary K. Rowland. Dear grandmom of Kristin, Victoria, and Dominic. Devoted sister of Frances Kelley, Kathleen LaMonica, Nancy O'Reilly and Fr. Bill Upah. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday April 15th from 9AM to 10:30AM at the McCafferty-Sweeney...

LEWISJAMES "SMOKEY", on Feb. 5, 2014. Survived by his daughter Dawn, siblings Eileen Brown, Martin Bohley, Joseph Bohley, Grace Walker, David Bohley, and his ex-wife Mandy. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday 11 AM at the McCAFFERTY-SWEENEY FUNERAL HOME, 6126 Torresdale Ave. Funeral Service begins at 12 Noon. Burial will...

BEANGERRY, on Jan. 20, 2014. Dear stepdad of Tommy Grady and dearly missed by Dave Leininger and George McIntyre. Relatives and friends from the Wissinoming Yacht Club and The Comly are invited to his viewing Saturday, 11:30 A.M., at McCAFFERTY-SWEENEY FUNERAL HOME, 6126 Torresdale Ave. Funeral Service will be held 1 P.M. Int. Private.

SOLLENBERGERROBERT C., suddenly, on Jan. 25, 2014. Devoted husband of Geraldine (nee McCafferty). Beloved dad of Carol Zebrowski (Jim McDermott), Stephen, Donna Fields (John), Gary, Claire, Gerri and the late Robbie, Jackie and Brian. Also survived by 10 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and his sister, Joan Schweich.Relatives, friends and fellow members of D.A.V. are invited to his viewing Thursday 6-8...