Obituaries

Local obituaries for Koller Funeral Home, Inc.
Tony Ayala
Dec 30, 2019
Tony Ayala, December 30, 2019. Age 40. Son of the Raula Ayala and the late Gladys Ayala. Services and interment private.
S. Mary Jane Darrah
Dec 30, 2019
S. Mary Jane Darrah, formerly S. Mary of the Good Shepherd, December 30, 2019. Age 82. Daughter of the late William James and Susan Darrah and Sister of the late Nancy. Survived by members of her Congregation,The Sisters of St. Joseph and the Community of Chestnut Hill College. Religious, relatives and friends are invited to Viewing on Monday, January...
S. Anne Bernadette Lahart, Ssj
Dec 30, 2019
S. Anne Bernadette LaHart, SSJ, December 30, 2019, Age 87. Daughter of the late Richard and Mary LaHart, Sister of the late Rev. Monsignor Richard LaHart, Edward LaHart and Mary LaHart. Sister-in-law of Teresa LaHart. She is also survived by nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews and Members of her Congregation, Sisters of St. Joseph. Religious, relatives and friends are...
Christopher J. Cook
Dec 30, 2019
Christopher J. Cook, December 30, 2019, Age 58. Son of the late Frank and Geraldine Cook. Brother of Martin Cook, Valarie Fennell (Thomas), William Cook and the late Judith Rase. Uncle of Stephanie, Steven, Christine, Nicole, Matthew, Jessica and William. Brother-in-law of Fred Rase. He is also survived by great nieces and great nephews.
Chris was an...
Clarence "Skip" W. Lance
Dec 28, 2019
Clarence "Skip" Lance, December 28, Age 83. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Tradewell). Father of Barbara E. Freet (Paul), Beth O'Leary (Christopher) and the late Catherine Lance. Grandfather of Jessica Anne Freet. Also survived by Brother-in-Law Bill Tradewell (Sandra) as well as niece, Sara Tradewell and nephew Chris Tradewell (Emi).
Skip was a dedicated community volunteer and...
Daniel J. Leinheiser
Dec 27, 2019
Daniel J. Leinheiser, December 27, 2019, Age 78. Husband of Agnes Mary (nee Kent). Father of Karen A. Ryan (Bill) and Michael G. Leinheiser (Katie). Beloved Pop of Jonathan (Allison), Jennifer and Will. Relatives and friends are invited to Viewing on Thursday, January 2 at 9 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 819 Cathedral Road, Philadelphia. A Funeral...
S. Margaret Gavaghan, Ssj
Dec 24, 2019
S. Margaret Gavaghan, SSJ, December 24, 2019. Age 81. Formerly S. Ann Joachim. Daughter of the late James and Margaret Gavaghan. Sister of James Gavaghan, Kathleen Gispert, Patricia Gozdan, Thomas Gavaghan, Joseph Gavaghan, Patricia Gavaghan and the late Michael Gavaghan and S. MaryAnn Gavaghan. She is also survived by members of her congregation, the Sisters of St. Joseph. Religious,...
Vincenza Grillo
Dec 23, 2019
Vincenza M. Grillo (nee Mastromarco) OCTOBER 14, 1930 ~ DECEMBER 23, 2019 (AGE 89) Vincenza M. Grillo (nee Mastromarco) on December 23, 2019, at the age of 89. Born in Gravina, Italy to the lat Pietro and Euleria Mastromarco. Vincenza was very active in politics as a committee person for years and always put other people's needs before her...
Helen M. Wade
Dec 21, 2019
Helen M., age 88, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully in her sleep, on December 21, 2019, after a seven-year struggle with dementia. Helen was the spouse of the late Richard Wade Sr., who predeceased her in March of 2000. Helen was the loving mother of five children, Richard (Terry), Helen McDonald (Tom), Patricia Morgan, William (Linda) and Robert...
Elizabeth Anne Wildemore
Dec 18, 2019
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Elizabeth Anne (nee Beattie) December 18, 2019, age 68 of Roxborough. Sister of Chester J.C., Robert A.G., Richard C.P. Beattie and Kathryn R. Rodler; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to Viewing Monday 9 AM followed by Funeral Mass 10 AM at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Int. Calvary Cemetery....
Mae Ruth Rudley
Dec 17, 2019
Mae Ruth Rudley, December 17, 2019, Age 95. Wife of the late Herman Rudley, she is survived by children Mira Rudley, Robert Rudley and Victoria Nelson. She is also survived by grandaughter Garland and grandson Jacob Nelson. She was preceded in death by four siblings. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 11 at 11 a.m. at Roxborough...
S. Mary Kathryn Quinn, Ssj
Dec 17, 2019
S. Mary Kathryn Quinn, SSJ, December 17, 2019, Age 95. Formerly S. Leonilla Quinn. Daughter of the late Leo Joseph and Bernadine Quinn and sister of the late Leona Quinn. She is survived by Members of her Congregation, Sisters of St. Joseph. Religious, relatives and friends are invited to Call on Friday, December 20 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m....
Edwin Jesberger
Dec 10, 2019
Edwin A. Jesberger, December 10, 2019, age 96, of Roxborough. Husband of deceased Edith M., and brother of Hilde Rainer of Germany. He is survived by many nieces and nephews and friends around the world. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Wednesday, December 18th 9:00 to 10:00 am followed by a Catholic Funeral Mass at 10 am...
S. Marie Natalie Sommer, Ssj
Dec 10, 2019
S. Marie Natalie Sommer, SSJ, December 10, 2019, Age 88. Daughter of the late Lawrence and Helen Sommer. Sister of the late Helen and Patricia Sommer, Olive Kremenowski and Jane Harvey. Survived by niece, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and Members of her Congregation, the Sisters of St. Joseph. Religious, relatives and friends are invited to Call on Tuesday, December 17...
Richard G. Levering
Dec 9, 2019
Richard G. Levering, December 9, 2019, Age 75. Major in the U.S. Air Force, retiring after 22 years, he was a graduate of St. Joseph's Preparatory School, Class of 1962 and St. Joseph's University, Class of 1967. Husband of Ann (nee O'Connor) and father of Kimberly Cummings and Richard Levering, Brother-in-Law of Joseph O'Connor (Myrel). Relatives and friends are...
James W. Bottinger
Dec 9, 2019
James Bottinger, December 9, 2019, Age 85. Of Blue Bell, a longtime resident of Lafayette Hill, he was a Korean War veteran, an avid golfer and member of the Whitemarsh Country Club for over 40 years. Husband of Joan (nee Cherry). Father of Diana Kustra (Jack) and the late Suzanne Bottinger. Grandfather of Jaclyn Pescatore (Chris), Victoria Kustra and...
Andrew Windfelder
Dec 6, 2019
Andrew H. Windfelder, (Andy to his family and friend), 70, of Manayunk passed away after a short illness on Saturday, December 6, 2019. Born June 14, 1949 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the beloved son of the late John and Anna Windfelder. Andrews was a son, brother, veteran and loyal employee.
A veteran of the US Army,...
Marie Y. Miranda
Dec 5, 2019
Marie Therese Yvonne Miranda, age 78 of Batticaloa, Sri Lanka was called to be with the Lord on December 5, 2019 in Philadelphia, PA surrounded by her beloved family. Left to cherish her memories are her loving son Gerard Miranda (Emerald) of Philadelphia, PA, brothers Rajan Nadarajah (Pushpam), Anton Nadarajah (Sivakumari), Desmond Nadarajah (Lourdes) of New Jersey and sister...
Eleanor Flynn
Dec 5, 2019
Eleanor Flynn (nee Durkin), December 5, 2019, Age 92. Wife of the late James Flynn. Mother of Kathleen Flynn, Marianne Koller (Jim), Jim Flynn (Clare), Rick Flynn (Kathy), Michael Flynn, Brian Flynn and the late Robert Flynn. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Viewing on Wednesday, December 11 from...
Kristine Franzoni
Dec 5, 2019
Kristine Franzoni (nee McCulley), December 5, 2019, age 45. Wife of Daniel Franzoni. Mother of Gavin and Colin Franzoni. She is the daughter of Michael and Rosalind McCulley and sister of Erin Zagnojny. Relatives and friends are invited to Call on Saturday, December 14 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Koller Funeral Home, 6835 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia. Interment is...
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