Obituaries

Jan 9, 2015

Gertrude G. "Trudy" McAnany (nee Kohri), January 9, 2015, 80 years of age, formerly of Roxborough.  Wife of the late Harry McAnany and the late John Schelhamer; mother of Kathleen Szkromiuk, Frances Cavalieri, Geraldine Powers, Shawn and Stephen McAnany; also survived by 8 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren.  Relatives and friends are invited to Viewing Tuesday 10:00AM, followed by Funeral...

Jan 5, 2015

Florists:  Flowers may be delivered to KOLLER FUNERAL HOME Thursday, January 8, 2015 from Noon to 2 P.M.

Jan 5, 2015

Eugene D. D'Alessandro Sr., January 5, 2015, age 76, of Roxborough; Father of Eugene Jr. (Lauren) and David (Khao Xue); Loving Companion of Phyllis Levin; Brother of Rose Meglio, Charles D'Alessandro  (Janet), Dolores DeLuca, Joseph  D'Alessandro (Linda) and the late Anthony (Josephine), Alfred, William D'Alessandro and Mary Pugnetti; former husband of Helen D'Alessandro; also survived by nieces and nephews. ...

Jan 1, 2015

Nena C. Crossan (nee Thomas), 82, of Manayunk, died January 1, 2014; Wife of the late Joseph Crossan; Mother of Carol Beier (Charlie), Joseph Crossan Jr. (Jane Stone Crossan), Nena Marie Crossan, Mark Crossan (Tina Miller Crossan) and the late John Crossan; also survived by many grandchildren and 1 great grandson; Sister of the late George Thomas.  Services and...

Dec 29, 2014

Sister Ethel Marie Reitz SSJ, Laura Marie, December 29, 2014, age 95; Sister of the late Harry Reitz; survived by her nephew, and members of her Congregation, the Sisters of St. Joseph.  Relatives and friends are invited to Viewing Friday, January 2, 2015 2 P.M. followed by Funeral Mass 3 P.M. at St. Joseph Villa, 110 West Wissahickon Avenue,...

Dec 29, 2014

Anne M. Dirks (nee Schariti), December 29, 2014, age 85, of Manayunk; Wife of the late George; Mother of Ed Dirks and Micheal Dirks; mother-in-law of Nancy Dirks; Grandmother of Michael G. Dirks, Dylan Dirks, Sean Hannon and Lauren Hannon; Sister of Marion Friday and the late Josephine Gravinese.  Relatives and friends are invited to KOLLER FUNERAL HOME, 6835...

Dec 29, 2014

Anna E. Birkmire (nee Rogers), December 29, 2014, age 64, of Roxborough; Wife of Raymond; Mother of Raymond Birkmire (Jennifer) and Leanne Birkmire; Grandmother of Tori, Madison, Riley and Sydney Birkmire; Sister of Thomas Rogers and Robert Rogers; also survived by nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to Visitation Monday, January 5, 2015,  9 A.M. to 11...

Dec 28, 2014

Anna Turella (nee Jennings), age 87, of Roxborough, died December 28, 2014; Wife of the late Frank Turella; Mother of the late Debbie Gallagher and Eileen Rama; Sister of Catherine Osborne, John Talbot, Patricia Cybert and the late Edward Jennings; Grandmother of Tiffany Rama and Stacy Gallagher.  Relatives and friends are invited to Visitation Tuesday, January 6, 2015, 9...

Dec 28, 2014

Richard C. "Dick" Christensen, December 28, 2014, age 83, of Roxborough; Husband of Sandy (nee McClennen); Father of Connie Plies and Eric Christensen; Brother of Robert Christensen, Rosmer James Christensen and the late Bertha Bosk, Patricia Givens, Frederick Christensen and John Christensen; also survived by beloved nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to KOLLER FUNERAL HOME, 6835...

Dec 28, 2014

Constance S. Wells (nee Shevlin), 82, of Roxborough, died December 28, 2014 at home.  Mrs. Wells is the wife of the late Raymond H. Wells Jr.; Mother of Raymond "Chip" Wells and the late Gregory M. Wells and Karen Back; Sister of Jack Shevlin and Dorothy "Dot" Davisson; she is also survived by 3 grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great...

Dec 27, 2014

Robert S. Cofoni, December 27, 2014, age 54, of Kensington, formerly of Belmont Hills; Father of Robert Cofoni Jr. (Christi Robbins), Grandfather of Dominique, Kendall and Robert Charles Cofoni; Son of the late Claire and Louis Cofoni; Brother of Geraldine Gudnitz, Eileen Algeo and the late Louis W. Cofoni.  Relatives and friends are invited to Visitation Saturday, January 3,...

Dec 27, 2014

Catherine C. "Kitty" O'Connor, 82, of Roxborough, died December 27, 2014. She was the wife of the late Thomas P. O'Connor Sr. She is the mother of Thomas P. O'Connor (Karen) and Kathleen O'Connor-Eicke (Thomas); grandmother of Adrienne Wilson, Lindsay O'Connor, Thomas O'Connor and Katherine Eicke. Mrs. O'Connor is also survived by 3 great grandchildren and pets.  Relatives and...

Dec 26, 2014

John W. "Junie" Maiden, December 26, 2014.

Survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Rita (nee Laubach); father of Maureen Flynn (John), Robert Maiden (Janice), Denise Boschetti (Frank), and John J. Maiden (Sharon); grandfather of Bob, Louis, Christina, Frank, Patrick, Brynn and Matthew; brother of Gerald, Thomas, and the late Edward "Ron" Maiden.

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Dec 26, 2014

Sister Marie Berenice Weaver SSJ, Rose Marie, December 26, 2014, age 89; Sister of Albert E. Weaver Jr., Sister Rose Albertine Weaver SSJ, Rita Foye and the late Donald Weaver; also survived by Nieces, Nephews, and members of her Congregation, the Sisters of St. Joseph.  Religious, relatives and friends are invited to Viewing Wednesday, December 31, 2014 from 9:30...

Dec 26, 2014

Stephen F. Scheier, suddenly on December 26, 2014, age 83, of Roxborough; Husband of Florence (nee McKenna); Father of Anne Clare Gibbons (Michael), Stephen Scheier (Karen), Michael Scheier (Julie), Patricia Scheier and Sharon Ryan (Joseph); Grandfather of Jennifer, Michael, Sean, Kelsey, Zachary, Michael, Mackenzie, Emma and Caitlyn; Great Grandfather of Eddie; Brother of Paul Scheier, George Scheier, Evelyn Rogers...

Dec 25, 2014

Sister Catherine R. Mooney SSJ, formerly Sister Saint Austin Mooney, December 25, 2014, age 100; Sister of the late John, Joseph, Louis, Elizabeth, Sarah and Margaret Mooney; survived by Nieces, Nephews, Grandnieces, Grandnephews and members of her Congregation, the Sisters of St. Joseph.  Religious, relatives and friends are invited to Viewing Tuesday, December 30, 2014 from 1:30 P.M. followed...

Dec 23, 2014

EMSLEY

HENRY , December 23, 2014, of Red Hill, PA, age 61, of Red Hill, PA.  Relatives and friends are invited to call at THE KOLLER FUNERAL HOME, 6835 Ridge Ave. (cor. of Livezey) Saturday, December 27, 2014 from 9 to 10 AM, with Memorial Service at 10...