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Kathleen Gratzinger

Kathleen Gratzinger

Mar 6, 2019

Kathleen Gratzinger of Belmont Hills, March 6, at age 57.  Daughter of the late Martin and Eleanor; Sister of Joseph (Marylou), Eleanor Troemel (Rick), Stephen (Patricia), James and the late Martin (Patricia) and Robert;  also, survived by many Nieces and Nephews.  Services private.

Donations in Kathleen's memory to the National Downs Syndrome Society (NDSS) at 8 East...

Claire B. Johnson

Claire B. Johnson

Mar 2, 2019

Claire B. Johnson (nee Bamford), of Boston, MA, March 2, 2019. Age 72. Wife of the late Mervin S. Johnson. Mother of Amanda Zuniga (Rolando) and sister of Helen Neckers. Service and Interment are private.

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Damon Scott Crome

Damon Scott Crome

Feb 28, 2019

Damon Scott Crome, October 5, 1954 - February 28, 2019. Age 64.

Damon was born in Philadelphia, PA where he lived until the time of his death. He was a beloved son, brother and friend to many. He loved singing, dancing and performing and always looked forward to his next adventure. He is predeceased by his father,...

Timothy Weglicki

Timothy Weglicki

Feb 27, 2019

Timothy Weglicki, February 27, 2019. Age 58. Father of Timothy R. Weglicki and Brian T. Weglicki. Brother of John Weglicki, Meg Stever (Dave). He is also survived by nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

Tim was the youngest of three children of the late Nancy Weglicki.  He was a graduate of North Catholic High School, Class of...

Lee R. (Quinn)  Bauer

Lee R. (Quinn) Bauer

Feb 27, 2019

Lee R. Bauer (nee Quinn) of Roxborough, on February 27, 2019.  Wife of Joseph E. Bauer; Mother of Eric S. Bauer.  Services and Interment private.  Share condolences at www.kollerfuneralhome.com

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Joseph J. Gross

Joseph J. Gross

Feb 26, 2019

Joseph J. Gross, February 26, 2019. Age 74.  Husband of Catherine (nee McAdoo) Gross. Father of Joseph Gross Jr.. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Friday, March 1, 2019 at 10 a.m.at Koller Funeral Home, 6835 Ridge Ave.  A Memorial Service will follow at 11 a.m. Interment is in Westminster Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations may...

Thomas J. Hicks Iii

Thomas J. Hicks Iii

Feb 26, 2019

Thomas J. Hicks III, age 62, of Jim Thorpe passed away Tuesday, February 26th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest, Allentown.  Born on January 20, 1957 in Harlingen, TX.  He was the beloved father of Thomas J. Hicks IV and Lindsey Hicks.  In addition to his children, he is survived by his mother, Nancy E. (Rittenhouse) Hicks and the...

Sr. William Eileen Jester, Ssj

Sr. William Eileen Jester, Ssj

Feb 22, 2019

S. William Eileen Jester, SSJ (Helen Marie Jester), February 22, 2019 at age 86.  Daughter of the late George H. Jester and Ellen B. Kelly; Sister of Thomas Jester, and the late James, George, John, William, Peter, and Kathleen Jester. Also survived by several nieces and nephews and members of her Congregation, the Sisters of St. Joseph.  Religious, relatives...

Bertha Ratkiewicz

Bertha Ratkiewicz

Feb 18, 2019

Bertha Ratkiewicz (nee Wozniewicz), February 18, 2019 at age 94. Registered nurse; graduated from St. Agnes Nursing School and retired from Glaxo Smith Kline Co.  Formerly of Shenandoah, PA.  Wife of the late Victor F. Ratkiewicz.  Mother of Raymond, Joseph and Adrienne Ratkiewicz. Grandmother of Benjamin, Hannah and Madeline Ratkiewicz. Relatives and Friends are invited to Viewing on Tuesday,...

Luigia "Jean" M. Confalone

Luigia "Jean" M. Confalone

Feb 16, 2019

Luigia "Jean" Confalone (nee Petrillo), February 16, 2019. Age 95. Wife of the late Joseph Confalone. Mother of Arlene Lacombe and grandmother of Danielle and Paul Lacombe. She is also survived by a sister, Annie Trainor. Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing on Saturday, February 23 at 9 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 819 E....

William A. Wise, Jr.

William A. Wise, Jr.

Feb 15, 2019

William A. Wise, Jr., February 15, 2019. Age 79.  Husband of the late Madeline Wise. Father of Carolyn Thompson (Michael), Wendy Wise (Steve Chasen) and Dawn Wise. Brother of Craig Wise (Kathleen). Grandfather of Christian and Nicholas Thompson; Elizabeth and Isaac Chasen; Castiel Crawford, Lance, Jennifer and Richard Wise; and Kimberle Chipman. Also survived by grandnieces and grandnephews. Relatives...

Paul J. Casale

Paul J. Casale

Feb 15, 2019

Paul J. Casale of Roxborough, Vietnam Army Veteran, awarded the Purple Heart; also, employed by the US Postal Service for 35 years, passed on February 15, 2019 at age 72.  Husband of Bernadette "Bonnie" (nee Zimniuch); Father of Monica, and Paul John Casale; Grandfather of Paul, Nicholas and Alexis Casale; Brother of Joseph Casale and Rosemary Beaver; Brother-in-law of...

Thomas J. Birkmire Jr.

Thomas J. Birkmire Jr.

Feb 8, 2019

Thomas J. Birkmire Jr., "Birkie", of Belmont Hills, at the age of 83, passed away on February 8, 2019. Husband of the late Peggy Ann Birkmire. Father of Thomas J. Birkmire III and the late David J. Birkmire (Leanne). Brother of Jo Anne Marshall, and the late Jeanne Duffy and Claire Dickson. Also survived by many nieces and nephews....

Dorothy L. Payne, Ssj

Dorothy L. Payne, Ssj

Feb 3, 2019

Dorothy L. Payne, SSJ (Formerly known as Sister Joseph Francis, SSJ), February 3, 2019, Age 79. She is the daughter of the late Henry and Helen Payne. She is survived by a brother, William Payne, cousin Joan DeVito (Dominic), extended family and members of her congregation, the Sisters of St. Joseph. Religious, relatives and friends are invited to viewing...

Roberta M. (Davis)  Koneski

Roberta M. (Davis) Koneski

Jan 31, 2019

Roberta M. Koneski on January 31, 2019 at age 64.  Wife of Joseph J. Koneski, Mother of Kevin (Nicole), David (Derek) and Kelly Koneski; Grandmother of Samantha, Carly and Emma; Daughter of the late Robert and Sophie Davis; Sister of Kathryn Gondos, Stephanie Dabrowski, Patricia Gondos and the late Joan, Robert and Thomas Davis.  Relatives and Friends are invited...

Lauren N. (Konopka)  Mcgoldrick

Lauren N. (Konopka) Mcgoldrick

Jan 29, 2019

Lauren N. McGoldrick (nee Konopka) , January 29, 2019 at age 39.  Mother of Aaryanna Rodriguez and Emma Josephine Day; Daughter of Jeanie (Angelo) and Eric Konopka; Sister of Angela, Jerry and Eric.  Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.  Relatives and Friends are invited to Call at St. John the Baptist Church, 146 Rector St., Phila., PA,...

Joan A. Zinar

Joan A. Zinar

Jan 29, 2019

Joan A. Zinar (nee Kret), January 29, 2019. Age 81. Wife of the late Thomas C. Zinar, Sr., mother of Thomas C. Zinar Jr. (Evelyn), Stephen J. Zinar (Cheryl) and Terry Brnic (Tony). Grandmother of Douglas, Ashley and Alyssa. Great grandmother of Kaley. She is also the sister of Michael Kret and Patricia Hammer. Relatives and friends are invited...

Edward L. Zacniewski

Edward L. Zacniewski

Jan 27, 2019

Edward L. Zacniewski, January 27, 2019. Age 76. Husband of Susan Zacniewski (nee Salzmann). Brother-in-law of Mary Salzmann, Anne Canning (Raymond), Rita Salzmann and Joan Salzmann. Cousin of Rev. George Salzmann. OSFS. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to Call on Monday, February 4 from 11 a.m....

Elizabeth  "Libby" G. Birch

Elizabeth "Libby" G. Birch

Jan 27, 2019

Elizabeth "Libby" G. Birch, January 27, 2019, Age 100. Wife of the late William "Bill" Birch. Mother of Bunny Fertig (the late Skip) and Jean Shipman (Herman). She is also survived by six grandchildren, five great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter. Services and interment private.

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Madeline R. (Napoli)  Burkert

Madeline R. (Napoli) Burkert

Jan 23, 2019

Madeline R. Burkert of Roxborough, passed away on January 23, 2019 at age 89.  Wife of Fred L. Burkert; Mother of Mark (Kristine); Grandmother of Riley.  Daughter of the late Joseph and Nancy (nee Pugoni) Napoli.  Relatives and Friends are invited to Call on Thursday, January 31, 2019 10:00 AM, followed by 11:00 AM Service at Koller Funeral Home,...

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