Obituaries

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.

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...

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.

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...

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