Obituaries

CRAVERORONALD R., on Jan. 11, 2007. Loving husband of Donna Margiotta. Devoted Dad of Ron, Greg, and Evan. Pop-Pop of 4. Also survived by his sister Madeline Egenolf and a close friend Theresa Cravero. Relatives and freinds are invited to his Viewing Tuesay 10 A.M. at the McCAFFERTY-SWEENEY FUNERAL HOME, 6126 Torresdale Ave. Funeral ceremony 11:30 A.M. Interment Oakland Cemetery.www.mccaffertysweeneyfuneralhome.com

ESKUCHENANNA MAE (nee Watson), on Jan. 11, 2007. Loving wife of Louis J. Devoted mother of Louis J. (Terry), Anna Lee Eskuchen, Thomas, Mary Mollenhour (Doug), Susan McAleer (Will), Nancy Findlay (Jack). Grandmom of 16; sister of James Watson and the late William Watson, Jr. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday from 6-8 P.M. and Wednesday after...

RORERMADELEINE A. (nee Carson), on Jan. 1, 2007. Devoted wife of the late Edward, loving mother of Madeleine CA Rorer and the late Eddie Rorer. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Thursday 6-8 P.M. and Friday 8:30 A.M. at McCAFFERTY-SWEENEY FUNERAL HOME, 6126 Torresdale Ave. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. St. Bartholomew's Church. Interment Magnolia Cem. In lieu of...

VERDONGEORGE J. on January 1, 2007 at the age of 96. Loving husband of Marie E. (nee Rihl); devoted dad of Ken (Catherine), Lee (Doris), Mike, Madlyne Terinoni (Gene) and Stephen; Grandpop of 14 and Great Grandpop of 26; also survived by his sister Pauline McNulty and his brother Edward Verdon. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Saturday...

ULMERPATRICIA A. (nee Fleming) on Dec. 22, 2006; loving wife of the late Harry C.; devoted mom of Cindy Chomiszewski (John), Patsy Ulmer (George), Harry Ulmer III (Kate); Nana of 10 and great grandmom of 3, also survived by her brother Eugene Fleming (Mary). Relatives and friends are invited to her Memorial Mass Tuesday 10 A.M. at Our Lady Queen...

WITTENBERGDOROTHY C. (nee Tierney), on Dec. 24, 2006; beloved wife of Lawrence A.; loving mom of Larry (Cheryl), Joseph (Irene), Michael (Dot), Donna, Kenneth and Allan (Sandra); grandmom of 5 and great grandmom of 4. Relatives, friends and members of St. Bartholomew's Golden Age Club are invited to her Viewing Sat. 9 A.M. in St. Bartholomew's Church (Cheltenham & Harbison...

CHELIUS JAMES F., on Dec. 20, 2006, husband of the late Catherine (nee Barry); beloved father of James (Jeanette), Timothy (Jane); loving grandfather of Jennifer, James, John, Cynthia and Elizabeth. Also survived by his sister Elizabeth Driver. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Sat. 9 A.M. at the McCAFFERTY-SWEENEY FUNERAL HOME, 6126 Torresdale Ave. Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M....

BURKEELIZABETH E. (nee Richards) on Dec. 19, 2006; loving wife of the late Thomas; devoted mother of Sharon DiLauro (Robert) and the late Denise Gilson; mom-mom of Erich Auerswald and Keith Auerswald; also survived by her stepdaughter Patty Meyer (Keith) and her loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Fri. 8:30 A.M. at the McCAFFERTY-SWEENEY FUNERAL HOME,...

D'ANDREAJOJO, on Dec. 11, 2006. Loving father of Jennifer Lawson (Bob). Devoted PopPop JoJo of Joey and Robby. He is also survived by his mother Alice D'Andrea and his brothers Jack and Rich. Best friend of Nancy Dunleavy, Swank and will be sadly missed by the Shales and Berkery families. He will be missed by all his loving friends and...

WALLACEEDWARD ANTHONY "WALLY", World War II Veteran US Navy, South Pacific 1943-1945, on Dec. 11, 2006 of Phila. Beloved husand of Catherine (nee McDevitt), devoted father of Marie Golden (Bobby), Michael (Trish), Cynthia Progner (Bob), James (Nancy), Vincent (Tami), and the late Anthony, brother of Joan Southee, Michael, and the late Shirley Maher. Loving grandfather of Ryan (Nicole), Kyle (Lindsey),...

STEWARTROBERT B., Dec. 5, 2006. Beloved husband of Emma (nee Deary); father of Debbie Miles (Tom), Robert (Kathy), Valerie, Ronald (Josie) and Roger; loving pop to Bobby, Jason, Holly, Ronnie, Christopher, Alex and Roger. Relatives and friends invited to his Viewing and Funeral Friday 11 A.M. from THE McCAFFERTY-SWEENEY FUNERAL HOME, 6126 Torresdale Ave. Service to begin at 12:30 P.M....

STEWARTROBERT B., Dec. 5, 2006. Beloved husband of Emma (nee Deary); father of Debbie Miles (Tom), Robert (Kathy), Valerie, Ronald (Josie) and Roger; loving pop to Bobby, Jason, Holly, Ronnie, Christopher, Alex and Roger. Relatives and friends invited to his Viewing and Funeral Friday 11 A.M. from THE McCAFFERTY-SWEENEY FUNERAL HOME, 6126 Torresdale Ave. Service to begin at 12:30 P.M....

GIEDEMANNJOSEPH, age 67, on Nov. 30, 2006. Loving husband of Florence (nee McCollum). Beloved dad of Joseph, Margie Williams (Jim), Vincent (Cheryl), and James (Susan). Pop Pop of 10. Also survived by his mother-in-law Florence McCollum, and his 4 sisters Madeline Gillespie, Eleanor Gandolfo, Cass Hartner, and Margaret Bachowski. Joe was a committeeman for over 30 years. Relatives and friends...

BARNESNORA (nee Hammonds) on Nov. 22, 2006. Beloved wife of the late James A. Loving mother of Ruth Torres (Raul), Gerry Smith (the late Richard Hughes) and Frank Baehr. Grammy of George W. (Marianne), Scott A. Smith (Tracy) and Robert J. Torres (Stephenie). Great grandmother of Laura N., Katie M., Miranda F. Smith and the late Krystle M. Baehr. Relatives...

GENOVESEDANTE, Nov. 26, 2006. Loving husband of Catherine (nee Ingelido); survived by devoted daughter Marian Elwell; brother of Ida Durante and Guida Genovese; also survived by man loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends invited to his Viewing Thurs. 11:30 A.M. in Maternity BVM Church, 9220 Bustleton Ave. Funeral Mass to begin at 12:30 P.M. Int. St. Dominic Cem.www.McCaffertySweeneyFuneralHome.com

KERPANKYLE DANIEL, Nov. 27, 2006, age 11. Beloved son of Allen and Joan (nee Leahy); also survived by his twin sister Tessa; nephew of Mary Leahy, Dan and Cheryl Leahy, Marie Kerpan and Philip Lau; sadly missed by his many cousins and friends. Relatives and friends invited to his celebration of life at Knowlton Mansion, Veree Rd. and Rhawn St....

RUSSELLWILLIAM JOSEPH, died suddenly on Nov. 11, 2006. Survived by wife, Cynthia Ann and sons, Nicholas William and Zackery Joseph. Memorial Service Tues., Nov, 21st, 7 to 9 P.M., McCAFFERTY-SWEENEY FUNERAL HOME, 6126 Torresdale Ave, Phila. In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted for Nicholas and Zackery

MARGIOTTAALEXANDER M., suddenly, Nov. 15, 2006. Loving father of Alexander and the late April Lynn. Devoted son of Alexander and Irene Margiotta. Caring brother of Irene Storms (Bill), John and Donna (Ron). He is also survived by his girlfriend Dawn Kenney and her daughter Amber; many nieces and nephews; and Kathleen Margiotta. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing...

HARNERROBERT A., JR., Oct. 31, 2006. Loving husband of Mary (nee Halasa). Devoted father of Robert Harner (Linda). Loving grandpop of Megan and Christina. Brother of Norman Harner (Helen) and the late Richard Harner (Evelyn). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends invited to his viewing and celebration of life Mon. 9 A.M. in St. Bartholomew's Church,...

FUCHSCATHERINE (nee Alloway), Oct. 24, 2006. Loving wife of the late Edward. Survived by her son Mark Fuchs and her niece Sandra Bello. Aunt of the late Dolores Pirolli. Also survived by numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends invited to her viewing Sat. 9 A.M. from the McCAFFERTY-SWEENEY FUNERAL HOME, 6126 Torresdale Ave. Funeral service to begin at...