Obituaries

Mar 28, 2018

James Hale Allen, Jr., proud resident of Historic RittenhouseTown in Philadelphia, passed away

peacefully March 28th, 2018 in Greenwich, CT surrounded by his loving family.

Jim grew up in Merion Station, PA, the only son of James Hale Allen and Alice Cleary Allen. Jim

was a United States Marine and earned his BSc...

Mar 27, 2018

Joan A. Reed (nee Serpente) of Andorra, March 27, 2018, age 77.  Wife of Robert G. Reed Jr.; Mother of Robert G. Reed III, Jeannine Reed-Heil (Jeffrey), Jennifer Reed-Hack (John), and Mary Frances Vukas (Jerel); Sister of James, Francis, Michael and Paul Serpente; Mom-Mom of Zachary, Jeffrey, Michaela, Ethan, Liam, Christian and Jake.  Relatives and friends invited to Viewing...

Mar 25, 2018

Winchester Sr., William F., age 90, on March 25, 2018, a World War II veteran who served on the USS Boxer. Husband of the late Mary A. (nee Gramaski). Father of William F. Winchester Jr. and Barbara Dudek. Brother of the late Robert G. Winchester. Grandfather of Kaela Mary and Marissa Rose. Relatives and friends invited to Viewing Tuesday...

Mar 24, 2018

William T. "Bill" Shirley, of Philadelphia, March 24, 2018, age 90. Beloved husband of the late Verna (nee Taylor), son of the late George and Kathryn (nee Ryan) Shirley, and brother of late siblings George, Jane and John. Survived by son William G. "Bill" Shirley (Holly), grandchildren Meghan, Matthew and Kathleen, and many nieces and nephews. Remembered fondly by...

Mar 17, 2018

Howard J. Pallotta of Roxborough, March 17, 2018, age 86.  Son of the late Giovanni and Angelina Pallotto.  Father of Howard Pallotta, Jr., Andrew Pallotta, Valerie Finnegan and Jennifer Gaby.  Brother of Norman Pallotto, Jean McDevitt and the late John Pallotta, Jr., Libby Pallotta, Alda Pallotta, Pearl Betoni, Regis Pallotta and Carmella LaPera.  Survived by 10 Grandchildren, 2 Great-Grandchildren...

Mar 16, 2018

Emma J. Salamone (nee Slater) age 91, died March 16, 2018.  Wife of the late Louis Salamone; mother of Linda Ferraro, Peggy (Sam) Lawrence, Angelo (Fiona) Ferraro and Michael (Julie) Ferraro.  Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.  Services and interment private.  Share condolences at www.kollerfuneralhome.coM

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Mar 15, 2018

Anthony J. Martella of Roxborough, March15, 2018, age 76.   Brother of Rosemary, Frederick and the late Carmen Martella.  Uncle of Anthony and Isabelle Martella.  Son of the late Philomena and Fred J. Martella.  Services and Interment private.  Share condolences at www.kollerfuneralhome.com.

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Mar 15, 2018

Rose E. Lottier (nee Cannon) of Roxborough, March 15, 2018, age 91.  Wife of the late Herbert L.  Mother of Herbert J. Lottier (Francine), Roseanne Dever (Jim) and the late Barry S. Lottier.  Sister of James and the late Charles, Madeline, Hazel, Joseph and John.  Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.  Relatives and friends invited to Viewing...

Mar 10, 2018

Bruce A Lavelle. , on March 10, 2018, age 58. Husband of Melanie (nee Pizzo), Father of Bryan, Brandon, and Lianna Lavelle. Brother of Barry Lavelle. Son in law of Debra Pizzo. Relatives and friends invited to Calling Friday 10:00 AM followed by Funeral Service 11:30 AM at Koller Funeral Home, 6835 Ridge Ave. Interment private. Share condolences at...

Mar 9, 2018

Francis "Ork" Orkwiszewski, on March 9, 2018, age 64. Husband of Gail (DiFerdinand) Rosa. Father of Nicole Rosa, Laurie Rosa, and Mary Katherine Rosa. Grandfather of Carmella, Angela, Domenic, Anthony, Angelo, and Nicolas. Brother of Monica Maraska (Jim). Relatives and friends invited to Viewing Thursday 9:30 AM followed by Funeral Service 11:00 AM at Koller Funeral Home, 6835 Ridge...

Mar 7, 2018

Charles B. Widman of Gladwyne, March 7, age 62.  Husband of Karen Widman (nee White); Father of Jay Widman and Danielle Maloskey; Grandfather of Maya, Isabella and Keira.  Relatives and friends are invited to Koller Funeral Home, 6835 Ridge Ave. (cor. of Livezey), on Saturday, March 17, for Visitation from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, followed by Funeral Service...

Mar 6, 2018

Mary Jean Walker (nee Freas) of Roxborough, March 6, 2018, age 89.  Daughter of the late Marion and Earle Freas; mother of Mary Frances Wainwright, Harry F. Jr. and James P. Walker. Also, survived by five grandchildren; sister of Richard Freas.  Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Mass on Tuesday, March 13, 10:00 A.M. at Immaculate Heart of...

Mar 5, 2018

Joseph Agnello age 94.  Resident of Exton Senior Living formerly of Roxborough.  Husband of the late Betty Jane (nee Jones); father of Lucy Berkey (Thomas).  Relatives and friends invited to his Viewing on Friday, March 9, 2018, 10:00 AM followed by Funeral Service 11:00 AM at KOLLER FUNERAL HOME , 6835 Ridge Ave, (corner of Livezey), Phila, PA 19128. ...

Mar 1, 2018

Philip A. Meehan III , of Manayunk, age 75, died on March 1, 2018. Son of the late Ralph and Helen Bearden and Philip Meehan; Brother of Joan Cantor, Mary Shaw (Pete) the late Ralph Bearden (Dolores); and beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Philip was a loyal lover of the Philadelphia Eagles.   Services and interment private.  Share...

Feb 27, 2018

John W. Censi of Roxborough, February 27, 2018, age 76.  Husband of Christine (nee Koenig); father of Jeanine (Joseph) Lamont and John "Nick" (fiance, Keishla DeLeon);  and brother of Dolores Froggatt (the late Gerard) and Linda Walker.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to Koller Funeral Home, 6835 Ridge Ave., Phila., on Monday,...

Feb 27, 2018

Edward K. "Bud" Rhodes of Roxborough, February 27, 2018, age 84.  Husband of the late Barbara A. (nee Lees); beloved friend of Kay McCann; father of Edward K. Jr. (Joann) and Robert Rhodes (Kathleen); grandfather of Stephanie, Christine, Edward, Stephen, Robert and Jacquelyn.  Relatives and friends are invited to Holy Family Church, 234 Hermitage St., on Monday for Viewing...

Feb 22, 2018

Annette Rodier, age 69, of Roxborough, New York, London and California passed away February 22, 2018 in Philadelphia, PA. Annette was born in Tacoma Park, MD to Robert and Anna Rodier on December 14, 1948.  She is survived by her son David "Davey" Rodier; daughter in-law, Jennifer;  granddaughter, Julia (June Bug); grandson, Kyle; sister, Suzanne; brothers, Bobby, Ricky, Ronny,...

Feb 21, 2018

Nancy J. Waterman of Roxborough, February 21, 2018, age 81.  Wife of the late Robert E. Waterman; Mother of Douglas Waterman, Sr. (Eileen); Sister of W. Louise Carleton (Jack) and Sally W. James (Rick D.).  Grandmother of Robert, Holly, Doug "D.J.", Jr. and Ryan Waterman.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to Visit...

Feb 19, 2018

Mary P. Condrone (nee Righter) of Roxborough, Age 85, died February 19, 2018.  Mother of Joseph Condrone (JoAnn), Diane Gray (Robert), Janice Centritto (John) and the late Dawn Condrone;  Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.  Friends and relatives are invited to calling on Monday, February 26, at 10:00 A.M., followed by Service at 11:00 A.M. at Koller...

Feb 19, 2018

Antonio Trozzo, February 19, 2018 of Roxborough, age 73.  Husband of Adelina (nee Capalbo); father of Tania Trozzo Spensierato (Luciano), Nonno of Giuseppe, Gabriel Antonio and Giada Spensierato; brother of Mario, Vincenzo and Maria Trozzo.  Relatives and friends invited to his Viewing Thursday, February 22, 2018, 9:00 AM followed by Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at Immaculate Heart of Mary...