Obituaries

Local obituaries for Koller Funeral Home, Inc.
Harry "Buck" Christman
Sep 7, 2019
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...
Patricia (Witzel) Gibb
Sep 3, 2019
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...
Joseph J. Bianco
Sep 3, 2019
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...
Joseph R. Lester
Sep 1, 2019
Joseph R. Lester, Sr., September 1, 2019, Age 77. Husband of Carole Lester (nee Swartley). Father of Joseph R. Lester, Jr. and Brian M. Lester. Grandfather of Kevin, Kyle and Tyler Lester. He is also survived by a sister Linda Cutillo. Services and interment private.
Michael J. Hansberry
Aug 31, 2019
Michael "Mickey" Hansberry passed away peacefully on August 31, 2019 at 10:23pm. He was 78 years old. He is survived by his only child Maureen Hansberry-Eld, grandson Ryan Eld, beloved father-in-law to George Eld, and 30+ year sweetheart, Marilyn Cunningham. Mickey is survived by four sisters, Maureen, Carol, Marian, & Jenny. Also survived by two brothers, John & Anthony....
Michael S. Plummer
Aug 28, 2019
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...
Leroy M Kronmiller
Aug 27, 2019
Leroy "Lee" Kronmiller, husband of the late Norma Lee (nee Miller), Korean War Vet. Father of Charles L. Kronmiller (Diane), Suzanne Rayner (Michael) and Lois Priore (Michael). Also survived by 7 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Lee played baseball and football for Roxborough High School from 1946 through 1949. He was captain of the...
Lawrence "Larry" Haswell
Aug 22, 2019
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...
Henry J. "Hank" Snyder
Aug 22, 2019
Henry J. "Hank" Snyder, August 22, 2019, 78, of Bala Cynwyd. A coin collector who loved the outdoors, reading and spending time with his family. He was the husband of Rosemary (nee Smith). Father of Rosemary Burger (Michael) and Hank Snyder, Jr. (Beverly). Most incredible Grandpop to Cody, Tori, Henry, Cassidy and Dylan. He is also survived by a...
Dolores Bearden
Aug 20, 2019
Dolores M. Bearden died on August 20, 2019. She was the beloved wife and best friend of the late Ralph M. Bearden, predeceased by her mother, Mary Paul and her brother Joseph Paul. Survived by her daughter Lisa Bearden, son David Bearden and grandson Dylan Bearden. Also survived by her sister JoAnne and Frank "Butch' Mann, (brother-in-law), sister-in-law and...
Melanio Aguirre Md
Aug 18, 2019
Melanio D. Aguirre, MD, August 18, 2019, age 77, of Andorra. Husband of the late Helen (nee Kerrigan). Father of Paul T., Christopher J. (Katie) and the late David Aguirre. Dada Doc of Giana, Caden and Gage, Relatives and friends are invited to Call Wednesday 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. followed by Memorial Service at 11 a.m. Koller Funeral...
Joanne (Yanak) Baillie
Aug 15, 2019
Joanne, 68, passed away on August 15, 2019, after a brief but intense battle with cancer. A lifelong Philadelphian, Joanne is survived by her husband of 43 years, Joe; daughter Colleen; son Brian; daughter-in-law Katie; and grandsons Eamon and Henry. Joanne was the eldest of nine children; her surviving siblings are Mitchell, Miriam (McMullen), Charles, Geraldine (Melone), Eileen (Falchetta),...
Sophie Lapera
Aug 14, 2019
Sophie V. LaPera, age 74, died peacefully on August 14, 2019 at the Wesley Stapeley Residence. Sophie was born May 29,1945, in Philadelphia, PA, The daughter of Thomas and Sophia Sutch. Sophie was a proud graduate of Hallahan High School.
In 1964, Sophie married the love of her life, James LaPera, Sr. They moved to Belmont Hills,...
S. Ann Sweeney, Ssj
Aug 11, 2019
S. Ann Sweeney, SSJ (formerly S. Regina Muriel, SSJ), Age 85, August 11, 2019. Daughter of the late James and Winifred Sweeney. Sister of the late James, Joseph, Charles, Francis, Mary Lynch, Margaret Kemp, Regina Glackin, Winifred Tierney and S. Grace Sweeney, SSJ. She is survived by Nieces, Nephews, Grandnieces, Grandnephews and Members of Her Congregation, the Sisters of...
S. Regina Raymond Conway, Ssj
Aug 11, 2019
S. Regina Raymond Conway, SSJ, Age 82, August 11, 2019. Daughter of the late Frank and Regina Conway. Sister of Dolores Conway and the late Mary Theresa Keough, Regina P. Morris, Patricia Conway and S. Albertine Conway, SSJ. She is also survived by nieces, nephews and Members of her Congregation the Sisters of St. Joseph. Religious, relatives and friends...
Jacqueline D. Ferguson
Aug 8, 2019
Jacqueline Ferguson, (nee Dreher), August 8, 2019, age 88 of Roxborough. Wife of the late James J; mother of James F. Ferguson, Jeanette F. Lynch, Gary C. (Mary Denise) Ferguson, Karen F. Garcia (Michael), Marianne Ferguson, Jacqueline T. Hahn (Patrick), and the late Kathleen Ferguson; Mim to grandchildren Sandra, Patricia, Christian, Ciara, Conor, Tiernan, and Branin: Mim to great-grandchildren,...
Olga (Longo) Scarci
Aug 6, 2019
On Tuesday August 6, 2019, Olga Scarci (nee Longo) passed away at the age of 80. Olga will fo rever be remembered by her devoted husband Nino, and their children Tina (Michael), Lisa, Nino and Dina. Olga will also be remembered by her granddaughters Christina (Andy), Valerie, Carla, Erica, Natalie and Grace. Olga was born to the late Albino...
Roselle Wheeler
Aug 2, 2019
Roselle ("Roe") Wheeler of Roxborough, age 71, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2019 with her husband, Jack, by her side. She is survived by daughters Annamarie (Christopher) Zawislak and Kerston (Brian) Augustine and five grandchildren Carly Rosemarie, Christopher John, Jr., John Stanley (Zawislak), Ava Nicole, and Alyssa Rose (Augustine). She was the daughter of the late Ralph and...
Eileen Nast
Aug 2, 2019
Eileen M. Nast 90 Years young of Lafayette Hill, PA formerly of Roxborough, Philadelphia. Passed away peacefully on August 2, 2019. She is now with her loving husband Howard C. Nast.
She is survived by her children Howard (Suzanne), Dennis (Nancy), and Deborah Millilo (Larry). Preceded in death by her son William Nast and her grandchildren, Major...
Joseph A. Williamson, Jr.
Jul 30, 2019
Joseph A Williamson, Jr., of Blue Bell, passed away Tuesday, July 30 at the age of 83. He was the second oldest son of Joseph A and Emma Williamson, Sr. Emma (née Deamer). He is survived by his wife, Noreen (née McGrath), his son, Joseph A III, son-in-law Dale, grandson Henry Joseph, sister-in-law Patsy, along with his brothers Richard...
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