Obituaries

Local obituaries for Koller Funeral Home, Inc.
Martin Donahue
Sep 9, 2021
DONAHUE MARTIN JAMES Age 82, of Grove City, formerly of Penllyn, PA, passed away on September 9, 2021 in AHN-Grove City following a brief illness. Martin was born in Philadelphia to the late Martin Joseph and Mary Elizabeth (Scanlin) Donahue. Martin was raised in the Catholic faith and was a member of The Church of The Beloved Disciple, Grove...
John Benjamin Woods
Sep 6, 2021
John Benjamin Woods, age 29, passed away on Monday September 6, 2021.
Our world was made better with Ben's laughter, his sense of fun, and his boundless caring for everyone and everything in his life. He shared his love as a sincere and spontaneous gift giver, with offerings of technology, jewelry, kitchenware, and many pounds of potato...
Mary V. Ryan
Sep 5, 2021
Mary V. Ryan, on September 5, 2021, at the age of 96, passed away at home with her family by her side. Wife of the late Bill Ryan. Mother of Bill Ryan III (Joan), Mary, Peg (Chris) and the late Robert Ryan. She will be missed by her six grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren and many nieces and...
Annemarie Kerns
Sep 4, 2021
Annemarie Kerns (46) passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, September 4th at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania after a long illness. She should be remembered as an inspiration for all who knew her. She fought for over nine years after the re-occurrence of her brain tumor by living each day to the fullest. When asked "How...
George R. Rose
Sep 4, 2021
George R. Rose, peacefully passed away on September 4, 2021 surrounded by family at the age of 79. He was the son of the late Joe and Lillian Rose. Brother of Jack Rose, Barbara Zomorrodian, and the late Betty, Donald, Billy, Lillian, and Carol. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. George was an avid Phillies fan.
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David R. Hunt
Sep 3, 2021
David Ralph Hunt passed peacefully at Grandview Hospital in Perkasie, PA with family at his side on the afternoon of September 3, 2021. He was 90. David was the loving husband of the late Martha Hunt for 62 years. They were lifelong residents of the Roxborough section of Philadelphia. He served domestically in the United States Army during the...
Richard G. Rauenzahn
Aug 30, 2021
Richard G. Rauenzahn, 92, of Philadelphia, died on August 30, 2021. He is survived by his daughter, Beverly Rauenzahn and her spouse Janeth Albano of Philadelphia; his son Richard Jr. and his spouse MaryKay of Eugene, Oregon; and his grandsons Colin, of Salem, Oregon and Sebastian, of Eugene, Oregon. He is preceded in death by his wife Ruth L....
Jenna M. Jackson
Aug 27, 2021
Jenna Marie Jackson, age 28, of Philadelphia died suddenly on August 27,2021. She was born at Delaware County Memorial Hospital on May 17, 1993 to her loving parents Wayne and Dawn Jackson.
"Jen", as a lot of people called her, was raised in the Roxborough section of the city. She attended Immaculate Heart of Mary School from...
Judith Munley
Aug 25, 2021
Judith Munley (nee Martin), August 25, 2021, Age 71. Daughter of the late Robert Sr.and Dorothy Martin. Sister of the late Robert Martin Jr. Wife of John Munley. Mother of Michael Sailer, Nicolas Sailer (Adriana), Thomas Munley (Megan), Anna Coogan (William), Stephanie Conklin. Grandmother of Chase, Benjamin, Olivia, Jason, William Jr., Ciara, Aislinn. Dog Mother of her beloved Frankie....
Samuel "Butch" Pierson
Aug 20, 2021
Samuel "Butch" Pierson, on August 20, 2021, at the age of 74. Husband of the late Linda Pierson. Father of Tracy, Tara, Cindy, and Colleen. Grandfather of 15 and Great Grandfather of 2. Son of Audrey Bickel. Brother of Irene, Vern, Timothy, and James. Also survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing,...
Joseph J. Kerns
Aug 20, 2021
Joseph Kerns, age 78 of Roxborough, passed away on Friday, August 20th, at Chestnut Hill Hospital from Interstitial Lung Disease after a brave fight. Joseph grew up in the East Falls section of Philadelphia where he was surrounded by many family and friends. Joseph is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jean (nee O'Leary) and children Gina, Annemarie,...
Philip Joseph Maher
Aug 18, 2021
Philip Joseph Maher, III passed away after a short illness at the age of 82, on August 18, 2021. He was predeceased by his parents, Phillip Joseph Maher II and Rita (Hass) Maher. He is survived by his wife, Ulana (Lewycka) and his children Nina (Michael) and Stephan (Susan) as well as his grandchildren, Lauren and Sarah. He is...
David J. Byrne, Sr.
Aug 17, 2021
On Tuesday, August 17, 2021, David J. Byrne, Sr., loving father of Jennifer V. Taylor (David), David J. Byrne, Jr. (Jillian) and Daniel J. Byrne (Victoria), beloved Pop-Pop to Isabelle R.Taylor, was called home to God at the age of 70. He is also survived by brothers, Msgr. Albert J. Byrne, Robert J. Byrne (Jeanne) and sister Carol A....
Joan J. (Trullinger) Ehasz
Aug 17, 2021
Joan J. Ehasz (nee Trullinger), August 17, 2021, Age 90. Wife of Joe Ehasz, mother of Geri Wiehsner (Jay), Beth Rogers (Mike). Grandmother of Kevin, Nicole, Katie and Michael. Great-grandmother of Tyler.
Relatives and friends are invited to Viewing on Monday, August 23 at 10 a.m. at St. Titus Catholic Church, 3000 Keenwood Road, East Norriton, PA....
Robert J. Van Meter
Aug 13, 2021
Robert James Van Meter, on August 13, 2021, at the age of 66, formerly from Philadelphia. Son of the late Robert and Martha Van Meter. Brother of the late John and Patricia Van Meter. Survived by his niece, Sheila McCorriston and grand nieces and nephews. Services and Interment are Private.
S. Kathleen M. Kean, Ssj
Aug 12, 2021
S. Kathleen M. Kean, SSJ (formerly S. Helen Therese), August 13, 2021, Age 80. Daughter of the late Thomas and Helen (nee Troughill) Kean. She is survived by brother Thomas Kean, sister S. Rose Marie Kean, SSJ and sister-in-law Frances Kean. She is preceded in death by brothers James and Patrick Kean, sister, S. Eileen Kean, SSJ, and sisters-in-law...
Helen E. (Naspinsky) Oleksiak
Aug 10, 2021
Helen Elaine (Naspinsky) Oleksiak, 91, of Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2021.
She was born March 19, 1930 in Mahanoy Plane, PA to parents Simon and Julianna (Iwancyk) Naspinsky; the youngest of eight children.
After graduating Gilberton High School, she attended Empire Beauty School and moved to Philadelphia. Helen worked as both a...
James William Mcintyre
Aug 9, 2021
James William Mcintyre passed away unexpectedly at Reading Hospital on August 9, 2021 at the age of 52.
Born and raised in Manayunk, James was the son of Howard and Pamela, brother to Howard, Dawn, Kimberely, and Brian. James was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his soulmate of 34 years, Michelle McIntyre; ...
S. Therese Ganly, Ssj
Aug 8, 2021
S. Therese Ganly, SSJ, August 8, 2021, Age 97. Daughter of the late William and Ann Malloy and sister of the late S. Mary Ganly, SSJ. She is survived by cousins as well as Members of her Congregation, the Sisters of Saint Joseph.
A private Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, August 18 at 10:30 a.m....
John Raphael Hill
Aug 8, 2021
John Raphael Hill, August 8, 2021, Age 58. He was predeceased by the love of his life Roseanne Cannon. Son of Josephine Hill (nee Pizzillo) and the late Robert Hill. Brother of Joann Condrone (Joseph), Natalie Hill (Sal), Robert Hill (Barb), Maryrose Longacre, Kenneth Hill and Eric Hill. Also survived by many nieces, nephew, grandnieces and grandnephews.
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