Obituaries

Oct 18, 2015

Raymond R. Gaughan, October 18, 2015, "Mayor of Pechin Street", age 87, of Roxborough; husband of Raffalina (nee Spinelli); father of Raymond Gaughan (Claire), John Gaughan (Jeanine) and Lynn Melady (Matthew); grandfather of Brian Gaughan, Jennifer Gaughan, Kelly Livingston, John Gaughan, Melissa Gaughan, Krista Melady, Matthew Melady and Michael Melady; great grandfather of Madison, Haley and Giovani Gaughan.  Relatives...

Oct 17, 2015

George F. Pastella of Roxborough, age 79, died October 17, 2015.  Husband of the late Gloria (nee Andrews); brother of Joseph L. Pastella, Patricia Riebel, William R. Pastella, Nancy Garvey and the late Michael Pastella, Frank Pastella and Mary Ann Birkmire; also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends invited to call Saturday,...

Oct 16, 2015

Patricia Ann Foley (nee DiBricida) passed away on October 16, 2015 at VNA Hospice surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer. She was 62. Daughter of the late Anthony and Anna DiBricida, she was born in Philadelphia on December 10, 1952. Patricia attended Corpus Christi School and John W. Hallahan Girls' High School. She worked at...

Oct 15, 2015

Gloria Y. Pio (nee Striano) of Germantown, 10/15/2015, age 92.  Wife of the late Richard, Mother of Richard Pio (Margie), Gerald Pio (Marie), Janet Mangano (Joe), Stephen Pio (Bernice), Michael Pio (Nora Ann), Jeanne Calandra (Jay); 15 Grandchildren; 22 Great Grandchildren; 1 Great Great Granddaughter; Sister of Angelina "Doll" Vassallo, Louise Bisacquino, Gregg Striano; also...

Oct 13, 2015

Faith L. Swisher (nee Troup) of Andorra, Oct. 13, 2015, age 55.  Faith was full of Love, Life and Laughter and a joy to know.  Wife of David E. Swisher; Mother of Jade Swisher; Sister of Ronald (Lee) Troup.  Relatives and friends are invited to call Saturday, 10:00AM, followed by Funeral Service, 1:00PM  at KOLLER FUNERAL HOME,...

Oct 13, 2015

Rose Ella Pelone (nee Capaldi), Daughter of Domenic and Anna Capaldi; Devoted Wife of 63 years of the late Salvatore C. Pelone; Loving Mother of Anne Heleniak (Frank), Francis J. Pelone (Immaculata) and Michael J. Pelone (Janet); Adoring Grammy of Joseph (Michelle), Maria (Daniel), Frank, Thomas (Dana), Anthony and Samuel; Great Grandmother of Liam; predeceased by her Cherished Grandchildren,...

Oct 13, 2015

William Stocklin, October 13, 2015, age 81, of Roxborough, retired baker at Tastykake; husband of the late Marilyn (nee Birkmire); father of Deborah Gioia, Mary Jane Stocklin, William Stocklin Jr. and Timothy Stocklin; also survived by 9 grandchildren, 1 great granddaughter.  Relatives and friends are invited to St. John the Baptist Church, 146 Rector St., Phila., PA  19127 for...

Oct 12, 2015

Joan H. Bongard (nee Rockenbach), October 12, 2015, of Roxborough, age 81, Mother of Robert J. Bongard Jr., Joni Radick, Christopher and the late James Bongard (Carla); Sister of Jack Rockenbach and the late James Rockenbach, Eleanor Kappler and William Tucker; also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to Viewing Sunday...

Oct 12, 2015

Anna C. Kuchera (nee Rauscher), October 12, 2015, age 94, wife of the late Martin; mother of the late Victor and William Mariano; grandmother of Victor Mariano Jr., Susan (Joseph) Przybylowicz, Mark Mariano, Michelle (Stephen) Nolfi, William Mariano Jr. and Christine (Brian) Beady; also survived by 13 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren; sister of the late Frank,...

Oct 10, 2015

Joseph N. Giulii, October 10, 2015, age 85.  Retired owner of CGM, a cement company in Bensalem, PA.  Son of the late Adalgisa and Antonio Giulii; Brother of Annetta Terreri and the late Domenick Giulii; Uncle of Adele Binns, Peter (Lisa) Terreri and Annetta (Chris) Solarski; also survived by 6 great nephews, 2 great nieces, 2 great great nephews...

Oct 10, 2015

Kathleen M. Brady (nee McCauley), October 10, 2015, age 92, died at the Jersey Shore, a place she cherished. She was surrounded by the family she loved.  She was born January 8, 1923 to Mr. and Mrs. James A. McCauley.  Dearest mother of Kathleen (Thomas) McVaugh, Terrance (Barbara), Joseph and James Brady; mother-in-law of Mary Elizabeth and Mary Ellen;...

Oct 7, 2015

CARDULLO, R.N., Mildred M. (nee Ritzo), formerly of S. Phila. and Havertown, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph Villa, Flourtown, PA on October 7, 2015. Mildred was the 6 th of 7 children, the beloved daughter of John and Rose Ritzo, born in Shenandoah, PA on September 26, 1917. She began her lengthy career as a proud graduate of...

Oct 6, 2015

Charles "Chuck" Carr of Roxborough, age 81, died October 6, 2015.  Husband of Edna (nee Sacrey); Father of Michael and Deborah Carr (Patricia Murray); Grandfather of Daniel Carr, Carolyn Slusher and Sabrina Carr; Great grandfather of Samantha Carr, Cheyanne and Emma Brown, and Danielle and Charlie Carr.  Relatives and friends are invited to Viewing Saturday at 9:00AM, followed by...

Oct 6, 2015

Marie T. Zawislak (nee Guirate) age 77, of Blue Bell, formerly of Roxborough and Denver, PA,  died October 6, 2015.  Wife of Stanley; mother of Stephen Zawislak (Patricia), Patricia McLaughlin (Eugene) and Christopher Zawislak (Annamarie) and the late David Zawislak; also survived by 9 grandchildren, 1 great grandson; sister of John, Joseph, Nicholas and Thomas...

Oct 4, 2015

Mary A. Messing (nee Brady) Of Manayunk, age 72, died October 4, 2015.  Wife of Henry Messing; Mother of Michale Messing and Michelle Watkins; also survived by 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandson; Sister of John Brady, Marie Coshin, Suzanne Miller, Diane Brady, Frank Brady and the late Edward Brady and Rosanne Hegeman.  Relatives and...

Oct 1, 2015

Joseph M. Volpacchio of Norristown died on October 1, 2015 at the age 57.  Brother of Michael and Anthony Verguldi; nephew of Christina Urso; also survived by 2 nieces and 2 nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to Viewing on Tuesday, 10:00 to 11:00AM at KOLLER FUNERAL HOME, 6835 Ridge Ave. (cor. of Livezey) .  Interment at...

Sep 29, 2015

Irene C. Anderson (nee Swarm), September 29, 2015, age 98, of Roxborough.  Wife of the late John M. Sr.; mother of John Martin (Kathleen), Robert (Joan), Kenneth (Marie Minder) Anderson, Bonnie Shields (Richard), Patricia Donahue, Irene Madrak (Paul); 14 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.  Irene was trained as a hairdresser and gave the state...

Sep 27, 2015

Elois C. Green (nee Richardson) 9/27/15, age 80.  Wife of Spencer M. Green; Mother of Joan Green-Deswert, and Lionel L. Green (Valerie); Grandmother of Serena, John, Sky Deswert, and Sophia L. Green; Sister of Alma, Vernice, Willis and the late Mary, Juanita, Edith, Eardist, William Danion, Nathaniel, Dudley, Thelbert, Booker T, Buddy, Ernest, and Esther. Also survived...

Sep 24, 2015

Alma M. Melvin (nee McAlarnen), September 24, 2015, age 88, of Roxborough; wife of the late William T., Mother of Linda Henofer (James), Donna Melvin-McEntee (the late Gerard), Kevin Melvin (James MacCall), Karen Hales (Bill) and Mark Melvin (Ginny); also survived by 5 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren; sister of the late Donald McAlarner.  Relatives and friends invited to Viewing...

Sep 24, 2015

Greg DeCaro, September 24, 2015, Owner of Greg DeCaro Paving and Concrete Contractors; cherished partner of Carol Bartha; son of George and the late Helen DeCaro; brother of Todd DeCaro and the late Brian DeCaro; also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins.  Relatives and friends are invited to KOLLER FUNERAL HOME, 6835 Ridge Avenue (corner of Livezey)  for the...