Obituaries

Jan 23, 2019

S. Kathleen Brabson, SSJ (formerly Sister Thomas Audrey, SSJ), January 23, 2019. Age 71. Daughter of the late Francis Thomas  and Audrey (nee Burke) Brabson. She is the sister of Patricia Brabson, Audrey Durkin (Dennis), Angela Lyons (Edward) and the late John F. Brabson. She is also survived by sister-in-law, Jeanne Holt Brabson, nieces and nephews and members of...

Jan 19, 2019

Mary H. Kelly (nee Hagarty), Age 98, formerly of Conshohocken, January 19, 2019. Wife of the late William A. Kelly. Daughter of the late John and Rose Hagarty. Sister of the late John J. Hagarty, M.D. Aunt of John J. and Timothy M. Hagarty; Kathleen H. Linfante, Louis W. Hagarty, Julie J. Nutter, Jane Wayne and the late Molly...

Jan 18, 2019

Kenneth V. Roberts, 77, January 18, 2019. Husband of Theresa H. Roberts (nee Szollose). Father of Theresa Marvasso (Charles), Kenneth V. Roberts, Jr. (Jean). Grandfather of Amanda, Charles and Maria. Great-Grandfather of Kenneth. Brother of Francis and Alan Roberts, Kay Regan, David Roberts and the late Maureen Dusch. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Friday at 10...

Jan 18, 2019

Francisco Martínez Sr. "Frank", passed  on January 18, 2019, at the age of 76.  Beloved Husband of Sophie (nee Nyzio). Father of Frank Martínez Jr. (Margaret),  Nancy Mc Astocker (Timothy), Julia Brown (Richard), Noel Martínez (Wioletta), Mark Martínez (Latisa). Grandfather of Anthony, Daniel, Christopher, Jazmin, Isabella, Lily, Juliana, Jayla, Nina, and Jaxon. Great Grandfather of Melissa. Relatives and friends...

Jan 15, 2019

Marguerite "Maggie" M. Dirks (nee Esbensen), Age 81, January 15, 2019. Wife the late Donald C. Dirks. Mother of Donna M. Dirks and Diane E. Lenox. Grandmother of Brian Dirks (Monique) and Melissa Caiazzo (Eddie). Grandmother of Jaxon, Bryson and Marlena Dirks. Relatives and friends are invited to Viewing on Monday, January 21 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m....

Jan 13, 2019

Ruth Charlotte Routzahn (nee.Pierce) age 96, died peacefully in her sleep January 13, 2019.  Surviving is her sister Jean Bys, son Bud Routzahn, daughters Anita (Rick) Barton and Yvonne Magallon, plus 6 nephews.  She is pre-deceased by her husband Buck and daughter Diane Burg

Ruth has 10 grandchildren, Michael Routzahn, Andy (Sandy) Alexander, Elaine (Brian) Barglik, Emily...

Jan 11, 2019

Michael Francis Deal, age 64, of Las Vegas, a retired police officer, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019 in Las Vegas. Born December 2, 1954 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he had lived in Las Vegas for the past four years. Mr. Deal retired from the Philadelphia Police Department as Lieutenant in 2015 after 37 years of service. Dedicated to...

Jan 8, 2019

Vivian "Bitsy" M. Swider (nee Fairo), January 8, 2019, Age 84. Wife of the late Edward J. Swider, Mother of Joanne M. Bradley, Bucky Swider (Deborah) and Christopher M. Swider (Abigail). Sister of Robert Fairo; grandmother of Samantha, Matthew, Colin, Theodore and Maximus. Relatives and friends are invited to Viewing on Monday, January 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 ...

Jan 6, 2019

Frances M. McKiernan, January 6, 2019, Age 79. Wife of John McKiernan. Mother of David Corbett and the late Donna Vile. MomMom of Ashley Corbett and the late William David Vile. Great-grandmother of Sophia Corbett.  Services and interment are private.

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Jan 4, 2019

Stephen Cellucci, January 4, 2019, Age 50.  Husband of the late Cheryl Cellucci (nee Rambo), He is survived by a daughter, Stephanie Rose Cellucci and parents William and Marilyn Cellucci. He is the brother of Richard L. Cellucci (Grace) and the uncle of Daniel and Victoria Cellucci. He is the nephew of Loretta Cellucci, Carl Whitman (Rebecca) and Pamela...

Jan 2, 2019

Genevieve C. "Jean" Sweeney (nee Kukulka), January 2, 2019, age 91, formerly of Roxborough and Ardsley.  Wife of the late John J. Sweeney, Sr.; Mother of Janet T. McBride (Richard), John J. Sweeney, Jr. (Sandra), Joanne Durkin and Jill H. Campbell (Joe); also survived by 9 Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren.  Relatives and Friends are invited to her Viewing...

Jan 1, 2019

Norma M. End (nee Stanisloa), January 1, 2019, age 90.  Wife of Robert End, daughter of the late Adam and Mary Stanisloa.  She is survived by nieces and nephews.  Services and funeral will be private.

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Jan 1, 2019

S. Joan Mary Bannigan (formery S. Joan Alice Bannigan), January 1, 2019. Age 73, Daughter of the late Royal J. and Alice Gertrude (nee Verville) Bannigan. Sister of Roy Bannigan. She is survived by a sister-in-law Dorothy Bannigan and Members of her Congregation Sisters of St. Joseph. Religious, relatives and friends are invited to viewing on Tuesday, January 8...

Dec 29, 2018

Gerald J. DiRusso, December 29, 2018. Age 71. Husband of the late Kathleen DiRusso (nee DeFranceso). He is survived by a son, Christian DiRusso (Denise). He is the brother of Anthony DiRusso and Marie Clough. Relatives and Friends are invited to a Viewing on Friday, January 4 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Koller Funeral Home, 6835 Ridge...

Dec 29, 2018

S. Veronica Maria Stawski (formerly S. Ann Louis), December 29, 2018. Age 94. Daughter of the late Louis and Julia Stawski. She was preceded in death by sisters Marie Kelley, Beatrice Mackey, Regina (Sister Mary Veronica of Jesus, O.P.) and Ann Stukenborg. She is survived by nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews as well as members of her congregation, Sisters...

Dec 28, 2018

Rose M. Jones (nee Kobylakiewicz) of Manayunk, Dec. 27, 2018 at age 95.  Wife of the late Wilson; Mother of Patricia Quigley (Joseph), Margaret Wasekanes (James) and Wilson M. Jones.  Survived by five Grandchildren and one Great-Grandchild.  Relatives and Friends are invited to Koller Funeral Home, 6835 Ridge Ave., Phila., PA 19128 on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 for Viewing...

Dec 27, 2018

Anna was born January 3, 1918 to Joseph and Philomena Latrechiano, Italian immigrants from Torren, Italy. Anna was the ninth of ten children, and grew up in a loving household in the Manayunk area. Anna graduated from St. John the Baptist High School. Anna and her family were active in their community and local parish, St. Lucy's. Through mutual...

Dec 26, 2018

McKeown, Elizabeth E. (nee Kurz). Wife of the late Harry McKeown, Sr.; Mother of Bruce and Harry McKeown, Jr., Judith Cicala, Cheryl Hull, Bethann Greenwood and Alice Foraker.  Also survived by 17 Grandchildren, 30 Great-Grandchildren 4 Great Great Grandchildren and 2 Foster Grandchildren; Sister of Mary Carlson and the late Claire Groman, Alice Rupp and June Mack.  Relatives and...

Dec 21, 2018

William H. Kingkiner Sr., age 84, on December 21, 2018. Son of the late Theodore J. & Mary (nee Neely); Beloved father of Miriam, William Jr., and Kelly Anne. Devoted companion to Joan Monaghan; brother of John, Robert, Louise, Joanie, Joanne and the late Theodore, Elmer, James, Russell and Regina.  Also survived by 10 grandchildren, several great grandchildren and...

Dec 19, 2018

Jocelyn "Buddy" Nocito, December 19, 2018. Age 20.  Beloved daughter of Anthony and Kimberly (nee Stickle) Nocito. Sister of Alexis Sipler (Tom) and McKenzy Nocito (Rico Santiago). Aunt of Julian Santiago and Paisley Sipler. Granddaughter of Doris Stickle. Relatives and friends are invited to Viewing on Saturday, December 22 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Koller Funeral Home,...