Obituaries

COLLINSEDWIN H. on Nov. 29, 2009. Beloved husband of Marge. Loving father of Edwin (Mary), Alice Taylor (Gary), Carol Hale-Keslar, Tom (Michele), Margie LaPorte (Dave), Cheryl McNamee (Ed). Also survived by 13 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, sisters Joan Rodgers (Stanley), Nora Rosenfelt, June Jankauskis, and brother Butch Trotter (Marion). Relatives and friends invited to his Viewing Wed., 9 to 11...

GROSSCATHERINE (nee White) on Nov. 14, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Ralph. Dear mother of William and his wife Carol. Loving grandmother of Robin Clark and Wendy Gross. Great grandmother of Olivia and Rafe. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing and funeral Saturday 9 A.M. in St. Bartholomew's Church (Harbison and Cheltenham Aves.) Funeral Mass will begin...

BEATTYANNA T. (nee Riley) on Nov. 3, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Harry C. Beatty, loving mother of Bonnie (Anne) Evans and Maryellen Hunter, grand-mother of six, great grand-mother of five, sister of five and aunt to numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday evening 6-8 P.M. and Wednesday after 8:30 A.M. at...

JUDGETHOMAS J. "age 22" on Oct. 30, 2009. Loving son of John and Patricia (nee Byrd). Dear brother of John (Mary), Nick (Ryan), and devoted uncle of Gia. Viewing will be held Thursday 9 - 11 A.M. at McCAFFERTY-SWEENEY FUNERAL HOME, 6126 Torresdale Ave. Funeral Ceremony 11 A.M. Int. Private.

TIMCHALJOHN on Oct. 18, 2009. Dearly missed by loving friends and family who are invited to gather on Friday Eve. Oct 30th 7 to 8 P.M. at MCCAFFERTY-SWEENEY FUNERAL HOME 6126 Torresdale Ave. Funeral Service 8 PM. Int. private.

RUGGERILOUISE "WeeWee" of Spring Hill FL, on Sept 23, 2009. Loving mother of Donna Ulrich, Louise Jones (Bruce), Nicholas Ciccone Jr. (Nancy), and Edward Ciccone (Danae). Dear Grammy of Kelli and Stephanie Ulrich, Michelle and Michael Jones, and Nicholas Ciccone. Sister of William Matyok and Sharon DeWald. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Thursday from 10 A.M. - 12...

SPENCER JOSEPH M. JR., on Sept. 2, 2009. Loving son of Joseph M. Sr. and the late Nancy (nee Antonini); also survived by his stepmother, Linda. Cherished brother of Gina Meehan (Jerry), Brian (Eileen), and Jimmy Kane. Proud uncle of many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Tuesday eve., 7 to 9 P.M., and...

HIRSCHMICHAEL, on August 25, 2009. Sadly missed by his mom, Linda; sisters, Tammy, Melissa, Michelle, and Mary. Family and friends invited to his Viewing Monday, 6 P.M., McCAFFERTY-SWEENEY FUNERAL HOME, 6126 Torresdale Ave. Funeral Service 7:30 P.M. Int. Private.

BANSONANGEL JR. on April 3, 2009 and BETTY JANE (nee Kroupa) on July 28, 2009. Loving parents of Deborah Ann Sacco (Michael) and Michael Angel Banson. Also survived by 4 grand-children, 4 great grandchildren, brother Harry Banson, and sister Edith Mascaro (Vincent). Relatives and friends invited to gather Wednesday Aug. 19th from 6 - 8 P.M. at McCAFFERTY-SWEENEY FUNERAL HOME,...

BANSONANGEL JR. on April 3, 2009 and BETTY JANE (nee Kroupa) on July 28, 2009. Loving parents of Deborah Ann Sacco (Michael) and Michael Angel Banson. Also survived by 4 grand-children, 4 great grandchildren, brother Harry Banson, and sister Edith Mascaro (Vincent). Relatives and friends invited to gather Wednesday Aug. 19th from 6 - 8 P.M. at McCAFFERTY-SWEENEY FUNERAL HOME,...

ROADFUSS-LENTZLORRAINE (nee Erickson) on July 26, 2009. "A woman who's beauty came from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit which is so precious to God." (1 Peter 3:4) 38 yr. friend of Bill W. Affectionately known as "Ma" to many. Dear wife of the late Bud, loving mom of Edward (Sharon), and the late Ronald and...

FISHERMARY (nee Miller) age 86 of Englewood, FL, on July 22, 2009. Dear wife of the late Harry Fisher. Loving mother of Harry Jr. (Janet), Marie Brown (Warren), Diane Hamilton (late Skip), Jane Fisher, Jean Warner (Kevin), and the late Teresa Coe Bond. Also survived by 14 grandchildren, 4 great grand-children and her sister Evelyn Carson. Grandmother of the late...

RUTECKIEMILY (nee Poron), on July 17, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Walter. Loving mom of Marlene, Walter and Thomas. Dear grandmom of Lynn and Eric; sister of Helen Rypinski. Relatives, friends and fellow members of St. Bartholomew's Golden Age club are invited to her Viewing and Funeral Wed. after 8:30 A.M., McCAFFERTY-SWEENEY FUNERAL HOME, 6126 Torresdale Ave., Phila. Funeral...

DOWLINGKEVIN S., suddenly on July 11, 2009. Survived by his best friend and mother of his children, Christine Michaels. Loving dad of Christine (Brian), Kevin (Kim) and Jessica (Greg). Pop-pop of Briley Rae Walsh, Avalynn Dowling, Alyssa Dowling and Miah Bella Parsons. Brother of Joann Kling (Ronald), Marie Davis (James), Michael J., Joseph (Debra) and Kelly Hillman(Michael), son of the...

CONNERTONLORRAINE M., on June 26, 2009. Beloved mother of John (Miriam), Lynne, Colleen (Gerry) Wahl and Steven (Christine). Loving grandmom of Julie, Belinda, Michelle, Lauren, Julianna and Mason. Also survived by a brother, Charles Wszolek and 3 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Thursday, after 9 A.M., from McCAFFERTY-SWEENEY FUNERAL HOME, 6126 Torresdale Ave., followed...

PARKINSONANNA (nee Layton), on June 24, 2009. Loving wife of Harry; beloved mom of Harry Jr., Ann Knox (Sam), Mike (Nicole), Kathy Mertz (Gary), Pat (Anna Marie), and Chuck (Janet). Devoted Mom Mom of 13. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday Eve., 6 to 8 P.M., and Wednesday, after 8:30...

KOSTYKJOHN, June 20, 2009. Dear uncle and great uncle. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing and funeral Thursday 10 A.M. at the McCAFFERTY-SWEENEY FUNERAL HOME, 6126 Torresdale Ave. Funeral Ceremony 11 A.M. Interment Magnolia Cemetery.

RODRIGUEZBRENDA M. "MARIE" on June 3, 2009. Beloved mother of Ashley, Melinda, Adamaris, Roberto, and Erica. Loving grandmother of Destiny, Aniya, Zahquan, Lianni, Samiya, Amani, devoted daughter of Wanda, dear sister whom we all loved, and sadly missed by Louis. Family and friends invited to her viewing Monday eve. 6-8 P.M. and Tuesday after 9 A.M. at McCAFFERTY-SWEENEY FUNERAL HOME,...

IRELANDTHERESA MARIE on May 30, 2009. Beloved mother of John, loving sister of Joseph, Bernadette Hediger (James Sr.) Jacqueline Heffner (Anthony Sr.) and the late James and Rosemary Frederick. Devoted Mom-Mom of John Jr., Nathan, and Destiny. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends invited to her Viewing Tuesday Eve. 6-8 P.M. and Wednesday after 10 A.M....

PLANTULLICARL J., on May 4, 2009. Husband of the late Clare, dear father of Carol Lucas (Edward), also survived by 2 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and one brother. Relatives and friends invited to his viewing Friday 10 A.M. McCAFFERTY-SWEENEY FUNERAL HOME, 6126 Torresdale Ave., Funeral Service 11 A.M. Int. Magnolia Cem.