Obituaries

Jul 30, 2019

Anthony P. Schiavo, Sr., July 30, 2019. Age 87. A Korean War Veteran, he is the husband of Beatrice R. Schiavo (nee Roncella). Father of Anthony P. Sciavo Jr. (Rachel) and Mark A. Schiavo Sr. (Lisa). Poppy of Anthony P. III, Helen, Bernadette, Nicholas, Mark A.Jr., Justin, Vincent, Michael and Francis. Also survived by nieces and a nephew. Relatives...

Jul 29, 2019

S. Judith Monahan (formerly known as S. Helen Lawrence), July 29, 2019. Age 80. Daughter of the late Lawrence and Helen Monahan. Sister of Louise Rochette, and the late Lawrence Monahan. She is also survived by a niece, Mary Ellen Griffith; a nephew Joseph Monahan; and members of her Congregation the Sisters of St. Joseph. Religious, relatives and friends...

Jul 28, 2019

Gloria Bacsujlaky, two weeks shy of 90, passed away peacefully July 28, 2019, with her daughter Mara beside her.  Following his death January 23, 2019, she joined  her life center, her loving, and devoted  husband Dez so that in whatever lies ahead for them now, they will share it together, as they did so much else in their 62...

Jul 27, 2019

Daniel J. OBremski passed away at the age of 58 on July 27, 2019. He was the Partner of April Graves. Brother of Gina OBremski. Uncle of Marissa and Michael Kronmiller and Danielle Holz (Joe). Great Uncle of Lukasz and Leland.

Dan enjoyed his career working closely with officers of the Philadelphia Police Department in the Custodial/Grounds...

Jul 25, 2019

Catherine "Cathy" M. Ratay, of Dorothy, N.J. formerly of Philadelphia, age 70, died July 25, 2019.  Daughter of the late Stanley F. Ratay and Mary E. Frederickson; Sister of Tommy Ratay (Diane) and Kevin Ratay; Aunt of Kevin John, Katie & T.J. Ratay (Ashley); Great-Aunt to Em & Andi Ratay.  Also survived by her dog Francie and many cousins...

Jul 24, 2019

S. Marlene Smittle, SSJ, formerly known as S. Joseph Virginia, July 24, 2019. Age 78,  Daughter of the late Charles and Mary Smittle. She is survived by cousins Sue Ann and Thomas Moffett as well as Members of her Congregation, the Sisters of St. Joseph. Religious, relatives and friends are invited to Call on Monday, July 29 at 2...

Jul 21, 2019

Margaret J. Naimon (nee Hoffman), July 21, 2019. Age 74. Wife of the late Anthony J. Naimon, Jr. Mother of Sandra Burke (Peter) and Anthony Naimon III. Grandmother of Brendan, Connor, Caitlyn, Dakota and Ava. Sister of Earl Hoffman Jr. and the late Eleanor Handzus, Linda Smith and Marianne Naimon. Relatives and friends are invited to Call on Friday,...

Jul 16, 2019

Josephine Sposato (nee Arena) of Belmont Hills, July 16, 2019. Age 87. Wife of the late Giuseppe Sposato. Mother of Maria E. D'Alicandro (Dominic), Ralph Sposato (Linda) and Rita Esposito (Salvatore). Sister of Angelo Arena (Maria). Nanna of Lucia, Natalie, Jenna, Ralph, Jr. Sal Jr., Laura, Laty, Dominic Jr. and Bernadette. Great-grandmother of four. Relatives and friends are invited...

Jul 16, 2019

Emanuel "Tom" Guano of Roxborough, age 76, on July 16, 2019.  Husband of the late Ellen (nee Russo), father of Deanna Schaffer (Bryan) and Karen Rama (Keith); also survived by 5 grandchildren Bryan, Brianna and Bella Schaffer, Kole and Kayla Rama, siblings Judy Filoon (Joe), Robert Guano (Patricia) and Linda McGruddy, many nieces and nephews.  Beloved Track and Cross-Country...

Jul 15, 2019

Isabella B. Birch, July 15, 2019. Age 104. Wife of the late George L. Birch, Sr. She is survived by a son, George L. Birch Jr. (Linda) Services and Interment private.

KOLLER FUNERAL HOME

Jul 11, 2019

Michael P. Jones, July 11, 2019, Age 37. Husband of Kara Jones (nee Carpenter). Father of Mason, Peyton and Nikolas. Stepfather of Courtney. Son of James Jones (Patricia Carr) and Deborah Stone-Blake (Paul). Brother of David (Kelly) and Kevin Jones. Nephew of Barbara Niebling, Arlene Jones, Dan Latta and Richard (Janet) Jones. Services and Interment Private.

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Jul 10, 2019

Frank T. Basile of Somers Point, NJ. July 10, 2019. Age 93. Husband of the late Theresa (nee Casavecchia). Father of Hank (Karen), Steve (Nancy), Gregory (Gail), Gary, Joe (Michelle) and John Basile. Also survived by ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Viewing on Wednesday, July 17 at St. John Vianney Church, 350 Conshohocken...

Jul 10, 2019

Clara Louise Contrevo (nee Henri) of Roxborough. July 10, 2019. Age 94. Mother of Ellen Contrevo, Barbara Piernas (Roy), Frank Contrevo (Patty), Diane Contrevo-Harris, Kathleen Contrevo (Tom Stafford). She is also survived by 16 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to ViewIng on Saturday, July 13 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Leverington Presbyterian Church....

Jul 6, 2019

S. Eileen Kean, SSJ (Formerly known as Sister Thomas Dorothy). July 6, 2019. Age 89.  Daughter of the late Thomas and Helen Kean. Sister of Sister Rose Marie Kean, SSJ, Sister Kathleen Kean, SSJ, Thomas Kean, James Kean and the late Patrick Kean. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and members of her congregation the Sisters...

Jul 4, 2019

Thomas P. Midgett, Age 76, July 4, 2019. Husband of Nancy Midgett (nee Caruso). Father of Thomas (Charlene), Patrick (Lori), Preston (Jill) and the late Denise Midgett. Stepfather of Rodney Dombrowski. Survived by ten grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Services and interment private.

KOLLER FUNERAL HOME

Jul 3, 2019

Gerardo A. "Jerry" Papiro, Jr., Age 64, on July 3, 2019 passed away surrounded by his loved ones. Jerry enjoyed working with his father in the family owned general contracting business. His favorite hobbies were collecting old cars to work on with his sons, grandsons, and father. Jerry also enjoyed collecting what he would call "treasures". In his younger...

Jul 3, 2019

John Joseph Cary, age 60, July 3, 2019. Son of Alice Cary and the late Joseph Cary. Survived by sisters Beatrice Majka and Kathleen Harper and brothers Joseph and James Cary. Services and Interment private.

KOLLER FUNERAL HOME

Jul 2, 2019

John J. Nanartowicz, Jr. July 2, 2019. Age 86. Husband of the late Veronica (nee Kolodziejski ).Father of Erika Nanartowicz and John J. Nanartowicz, III.  Brother of Richard, Theresa, Dorothy and the late Raymond, Rita, Pauline, Patty, Barbara and Chester. Relatives and friends are invited to Call on Saturday, July 20 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 819 E....

Jul 2, 2019

James Bruce McCaslin III, 74, passed away suddenly on July 2, 2019.

Jim was born November 12, 1944 in Pittsburgh, PA.  He attended Mount Lebanon High School, then the University of Maryland on a diving scholarship.  After dating for three years, he married his college sweetheart, Channy, in 1966.  They recently celebrated their 53rd anniversary.

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Jul 1, 2019

Joanne "Josie" Finn (nee Poliero). July 1, 2019. Age 27. Wife of Brian Finn.  Daughter of Dawn Adams and Daniel Poliero. Stepdaughter of Anne Pollard. Sister of Jackie Marroquin and stepsister of Samuel and Will Pollard. Relatives and friends are invited to Viewing on Saturday, July 6 at Koller Funeral Home from 4 to 7 p.m. followed by a...