Obituaries

Apr 10, 2019

S. MAUREEN JAMES BARR, SSJ, April 10, 2019 at age 64.  Daughter of Elizabeth (nee Lafferty) and the late James Barr Jr.; Sister of Rita T. Pepenelli, Jane Barr-Horstman (John), Kathleen B. Wagner (Mark), Patricia B. Russo (Richard), James J. Barr III (Debra), Charles L. Barr (Teri) and the late Elizabeth B. Weber; Sister-in-Law of Thomas Weber.  Also, survived...

Apr 10, 2019

Charles M. Lowe, April 10, 2019. Age 82.  Father  of Ronald, Charles, Denise, Lorianne Lowe and Maria Jordan (the late Leon). He is also survived by eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.  Relatives and friends are invited to Viewing on Tuesday, April 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Koller Funeral Home, 6835 Ridge Ave. A Funeral Mass will be...

Apr 9, 2019

Frances M. Leahy (nee Fie) of Roxborough, April 9, 2019. Age 81. Wife the late David Leahy. Mother of Theresa White (Phillip), Karen Mulson (John), David W. Leahy (Joan), Marie "Mel" Kirkwood (Jason Blum), Stephen Leahy (Lori). Grandmother to David Baronett, Alexa White, John Mulson, Bett Mulson, Adam Mulson, Marissa Leahy, Natalie Leahy, Jaymi Kaplan, Allison Kirkwood, Stephen Leahy,...

Apr 8, 2019

Mary Eileen Barr (nee Durkin) of Roxborough, April 8, 2019. Age 86. Wife of the late William A. Barr. Mother of Mary Eileen Wojt (Jerry) and Joan T. Barr. Grandmother of Julian Wojt and. Melinda Suriano (Nicholas). Future Great Grandmother of Mila Reese Suriano. Sister-in-law of Mary Durkin. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Relatives and...

Apr 4, 2019

Sr. Marie Cooke, SSJ, formerly Sr. George Miriam , (Marie Elizabeth Cooke), April 4, 2019 at age 89.  Preceded in death by her parents, George and Marie Cooke.  Survived by her sisters, Joan Haney (John), Helen Helkowski (William) and Carol Burgoon.  Also survived by nieces and nephews and by Members of her Congregation , the Sisters of St. Joseph. ...

Apr 1, 2019

John P. "Jack" Shields of Roxborough, April 1, 2019. Age 84. A Coast Guard Veteran, he is the husband of Jacqueline (nee McMahon). Father of Jack P. Shields, Jr. (Sandy), Dennis M. Shields, Susan T. Dudek (Ted), Michael F. Shields (Gabrielle), Eileen P. Baldo (Ted), brother of Dorothy Wines and Marie Leneweaver and the late Peter and James Shields....

Mar 28, 2019

Sharon K. Fauzer , (nee Hajduk), March 28, 2019 at age 62.  Mother of Tim Pazdan, Sr. and Jessica Howard; Daughter of Gloria and the late John Hajduk; Grandmother of Timothy Pazdan, Jr. and Olivia Carry; Sister of Jill Davies (Shawn); Aunt of Bridget, LeighAnne and Anna.  Relatives and Friends are invited to Call Wednesday, April 3 at 9:00...

Mar 28, 2019

Julie Anne Nesfeder of Roxborough, 3/28/2019 at age 75.  Mother of Paul, George and Anita Nesfeder, Amy McParland (Chris), Brian (Patty), Steven (AnneMarie) Nesfeder; Sister of George (Sandi), Tom (Maureen) and the late Paul (MaryAnne) Cherenack; Mom Mom of Shane (Amanda), Kyle, Luke, Justus, Jahlil, Stevie, Sophie, Marcello and Johnny; Aunt of Kelly, Hunter, Behn, Adrianna, Sarah, Emily Kuni...

Mar 26, 2019

Mary Ann Collins , March 26, 2019 at age 78.  Wife of the late Gene Collins; survived by Nephews, John Skidmore (Linda) and Ray Mroczkowski (Cathy); also survived by Great-Nieces and Great-Nephews - Taylor, Nicholas, Andy and Matthew (Jamie), Eva, Arden and Fallon.  Sister of the late Florentine, Gertrude, Loretta, Leo and Henry.  Mary Ann retired after a long-term...

Mar 24, 2019

Barbara M. Walizer (nee McColpin) of Delaware and Roxborough. March 24, 2019. Age 83. Wife of the late Richard Walizer. Mother of Richard Walizer, Ezra Walizer (Michele), Leonard Walizer and the late Barbara Ann Walizer. She is also survived by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She is the sister of Francis McColpin, Kathy Adam and Raymond McColpin (Marie).  Relatives...

Mar 22, 2019

Lisa M. Gilpin, on March 22, 2019, at the age of 47. Fiancee of Wayne Stricker. Daughter of Janice and the late James J. Gilpin, Jr. Sister of Ann Gilpin, Sherri Feeney (Ryan), James Gilpin, III (Laura) and Gary Gilpin. Aunt of Kyle, Bryce, and Emma Feeney, Brooklynn and Nathan Gilpin. Relatives and friends invited to Viewing on Saturday...

Mar 22, 2019

Mary D. Swiniuch (nee Serbin), on March 22, 2019, at the age of 87. Wife of the late Frank Jules Swiniuch. Mother of Arlene Gregorio (Carmen), Frances Gill, and Audrey Lewandowski (Alex). Grandmother of Ryan, Megan, Alex, Sean, and Justin. Sister of Blanche Driscoll, and the late Josephine, Rose, Anna, Frank, Stephen, Joseph, and John. Relatives and Friends invited...

Mar 22, 2019

Kathleen M. Gorman (nee Lindsey) of Roxborough. March 22, 2019. Age 87. Wife of the late Bartholomew Gorman. Mother of Mary Jane Hannon (Robert), Kathy Paugh (Edward), Susan Clegg (Rich), Bart Gorman (Carol). Grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Sister of the late Anna Maurer. Relatives and friends are invited to Viewing on Tuesday,  March 26 from...

Mar 21, 2019

Gayle A. Flannery, March 21, 2019. Age 51.  Daughter of the late Joseph and Anne Flannery (nee McBride). She is survived by a companion, Keith Radick. Sister of Joanne McFarlane, Gregory Flannery (Toni), Suzanne Szklanka (Chester), Joseph F. Jr. (Mary), Michael (Kimberly). She is also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends re invited to viewing on Tuesday,...

Mar 21, 2019

Mary L. Howard (nee Kane), 75, loving wife of 58 years to Eugene F. Howard, Sr. of Roxborough, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at home.

Born August 16, 1943 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Catherine (Trout) Kane.  Mary was an employee at the Reilly Foam Corporation for...

Mar 18, 2019

Sherri B. Laken , March 18, 2019 at age 54.  Mother of Robert and Staci Humphrey; Daughter of Lenore Laken.  Survived by Brothers, Sisters, Nieces, Nephews and Grandchildren.  Service and Interment private.

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Mar 17, 2019

Robert C. Shultz, March 17, 2019. Age 71. Vietnam Veteran, member of Gladwyne VFW Post 6956 and Elk Mountain VFW Post 8488. Husband of Deborah Schultz (nee Wells). Father of Cynthia Payne, Krista Schultz, Laura Gilpin (James). Grandfather of Nicole, Gabrielle, Robert, Christopher and Myka. Great-Grandfather of Rosalie. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and...

Mar 17, 2019

S. Ella Mae Hill, SSJ (Formerly S. Michael Andrew), March 17, 2019. Age 86.  Daughter of the late William and Ella Hill. She is survived by cousins and members of her congregation, Sisters of St. Joseph. Religious, relatives and friends are invited to call on Thursday, March 21 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Joseph Villa, 100...

Mar 15, 2019

Kathleen M. Rutkowski (nee Laubach), March 15, 2019 at age 86.  Wife of the Late Joseph S.; Mother of Kathleen Devenney (James), Diane M. Rutkowski, Mary Jo Rutkowski and the late Karen D'Alessandro (the late Thomas).  Also, survived by 8 Grandchildren and one Great GrandDaughter.  Sister of Joanne Quinn, Philip Laubach and the late Thomas Laubach.  Relatives and Friends...

Mar 9, 2019

Marie Whitcomb, March 9, 2019. Age 93. Wife of the late Leonard Whitcomb, mother of George (MaryAnn) Ogden and the late William S. Ogden. Grandmother of William S. Ogden (Chrissy) and great-grandmother of Alexsis Ogden. She is also survived by a sister-in-law, Rita, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and godchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Call on Saturday,...