Frances Crandall, formerly of Manayunk, May 12, 2019.  Age 86.  Wife of the late Herbert Crandall.  Frances was pre-deceased by her parents, Walter and Sophia Pietrzykowski, and her sisters, Jean Czerpak, Etta Kozakiewicz and Gerry Becker.  Loving mother of  Howard Pallotta Jr., Andrew Pallotta and Valerie Finnegan.  She is also survived by eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.  Relatives and friends are invited to...

Alexander Montanez, Jr. died suddenly on September 12, 2019 at age 58. Beloved husband of Jean (nee Glassmire). Loving father of Nicholas (Lisa), Anthony (Erin) and Alaina (Harre). Devoted Pop-Pop of Jayda, Ryan, Amelia, Maci, Lianna, Aaron and Vanessa. Dear son of Gretchen (nee Harmer) and the late Alexander Montanez, Sr. He is the brother of Gregory Sadowski, Dolores Leila Nitka and David Montanez. He was a devoted Bears Fan. Relatives and friends are invited to Call from 9 a.m. to 11...

Sister Patricia Louise Ruth, formerly known as Sister. Michael Louise, September 10, 2019, Age 77.  Daughter of the late Heifler and Margaret Ruth. Sister of Robert Ruth (Linda) and the late George Ruth. She is also survived by Nephews, a Grandniece, Grandnephews and the Members of her Congregation, the Sisters of St. Joseph. Religious, relatives and friends are invited to Viewing on Monday, September 16 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at St. Joseph Villa. A Funeral Mass will follow at 3...

Harry "Buck" Christman of Andorra passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, on September 7, 2019 at the age of 84 after a long illness. Buck, a veteran of the U.S. Army, retired from the Philadelphia Police Department with 27 years of service. After retirement he served for many years as a head usher at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Shirley, and his three children, Nancy, Harry and Joan. He was...

Helen M. Burke, SSJ, September 7, 2019, Age 77. Daughter of the late Arthur and Marguerite Burke. Sister of Arthur Burke and the later Richard Burke. She is also survived by Nieces, Nephews and Members of her Congregation, the Sisters of St. Joseph. Religious, relatives and friends are invited to Viewing on Wednesday, September 11 at 1:30 p.m..at St. Joseph Villa. A Funeral Mass will follow at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Sister's name, to Saint Joseph Villa,110 W....

    Patricia (Pat) Witzel Gibb, passed away on September 3, at age 91, in Philadelphia where she moved in 2017. She always considered herself first and foremost a “Jersey girl,” with a great love of the Jersey shore. Patricia was born in St. Barnabas Hospital in Newark in 1928 and spent her childhood in Kearny, Lawrence Harbor and Cliffwood Beach with her parents: Thelma and George Witzel and her three younger sisters: Joan Riker, Judy Coleman and Lynda Tufts. She...

Andrew R. Fox, Sr., September 8, 2019, Age 81. Husband of the late Carrie Fox. Father of Kim Fox, Andrew R. Fox, Jr. (Jenny) and the late Catherine Fox. Grandfather of Angelina, Alexander and Michael Fox. Sister of Regina Koby. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Services and interment are private.   KOLLER FUNERAL HOME

Joseph J. Bianco of Belmont Hills, September 3, 2019, Age 81. He was the son of Frank and Lucy Bianco. He is survived by his devloted wife of 58 years Dorothy J. Bianco. He is the father of Nicholas Bianco (Jeanne), Anthony Bianco, and Deborah Nelson (Clay). He is also survived by his sister Antionette Kukulski, two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Joseph was predeceased by his bothers Thomas Bianco, William Bianco (Alice) and...

Michael S. Plummer, age 26, passed away on August 28, 2019, surrounded by loved ones. Mike brought love, joy, and laughter through his conversations with everyone. Mike graduated from Holy Child Grade School in 2007 and LaSalle College High School in 2011. Mike loved watching and playing sports. During his younger years, he played baseball, football, and basketball. While playing baseball for the Athletic A’s, he was picked to join the 2005 Cooperstown team known as the Roxborough...

Lawrence R. "Larry" Haswell, Jr., of Roxborough, August 22, 2019, Age 41. Husband of Tracy (nee Wilson). Son of Cheryl Ann Wagner-Haswell and the late Lawrence R. Haswell, Sr. Brother of Melissa, Chrylnn, Calvin, Monica Drain and Jasmine Tabb. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to Call on Wednesday, September 4 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Koller Funeral Home, 6835 Ridge Ave., Philadelphia. A Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 a.m....