Gerald W. Curran
Nov 10, 2017
Gerald W. "Jerry" Curran , November 10, 2017, age 70, of Plymouth Meeting, former Battalion Chief Harmonville Fire Company; beloved husband of Marybeth "Betsy" (nee Mountain); father of Rebecca Minei (Vincent), Patti Griffin (Jamal), Sean Curran (Paige), Maureen Adgie (Michael), David Curran (Paula) and the late Tim Curran and Katie Buek (Christopher); also survived by 10 grandchildren;...
Sr. Joan A. Krukoski, Ssj
Nov 7, 2017
S. Joan A. Krukoski, SSJ , Nov. 7, 2017, age 81. Daughter of the late Stephen and Ana (nee Dzugan) Krukoski; Sister of Ann Marie Krukoski Olkeariz. Survived by many Nieces and Nephews and Members of her Congregation, the Sisters of St. Joseph. Religious, relatives and friends are invited to Viewing Monday, November 13, at 1:30 P.M.,...
Eileen D. (Shanahan) Reilly
Nov 7, 2017
Eileen D. Reilly (nee Shanahan), November 6, 2017, of Roxborough, age 96; Wife of the late Leo D. Reilly Sr.; mother of Thomas F. Reilly (Susan W.), Robin J. Reilly (Leia C.) and the late Leo D. Reilly Jr. (the late Kimberly); Grandmother of Caroline Milne (James), Bevin Aquila (Francis), Abaigeal Reilly, Leo T. Reilly and Laila...
Anne M. (Gallagher) Rush
Nov 7, 2017
Anne M. Rush (nee Gallagher) November 7, 2017, age 98, formerly of Swampoodle's St. Columba's Parish and Roxborough. Wife of the late James Rush; beloved Mother of Kathleen Deighan (Frank), Ann Monzo (Tom), Maureen Rush and James Rush (Vivian); also survived by Grandchildren, Amanda Rush Ashbaker, Maureen Burton, Katie Paley, Colleen McIntyre, Kevin McIntyre, Anne Smith, James...
Rita (Mccormick) Higgins
Nov 4, 2017
Higgins, Rita (nee McCormick), on November 4, 2017, age 90. Wife of the late Joseph M. Higgins. Mother of Linda, Marty (Peg), Colleen (Randy), Gwen, Joseph (Kim), Lorri (Brian), Regina (Joe), and the late David. Grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Daughter of the late John and Regina McCormick. Relatives and friends are invited Wednesday to Viewing, 9:30AM,...
S. Elizabeth Ann O'Hara, Ssj
Nov 2, 2017
S. Elizabeth Ann O'Hara, SSJ (formerly S. M. James Augustine O'Hara), November 2, 2017, age 86. Daughter of the late James and Helen O'Hara; Sister of Eugene (Helen) and the late Buddy, Francis (Gertrude), Dennis (Kathleen) and Joseph O'Hara, Catherine (Joe) Turley and Helen (Al) Wagner; Sister-in-law of Gerrie O'Hara; Aunt of the late Sheila...
William J. Phillips, Sr.
Oct 24, 2017
William J. Phillips, Sr. , October 24, age 79. Owner and operator of the Phillips Funeral Home in Fairmount. Husband of Susan (nee Gray); Father of William J. Phillips, Jr. (Florence), Marlene Graveley (Cory Vassallo) and the late David J. Phillips; Grandfather of Patrick (Shannon), Stephanie (Chris), Victoria Graveley, William J. Phillips III and Maria Phillips. Great...
Sister Florence Sponga Ssj
Oct 24, 2017
S. Florence Sponga, SSJ , (formerly S. Stanislaus Sponga, SSJ), October 24, 2017, age 95. Proceeded in death by her father, Bartholomew Sponga; mother, Adeline Badaracca Sponga and brother, Edward J. Sponga. Survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and members of her Community, the Sisters of St. Joseph. Religious, relatives and friends invited to Viewing on Monday, October...
Regina R. (Fuss) Palkon
Oct 19, 2017
Regina R. Palkon (Fuss) , October 19, 2017, age 83, of Roxborough. Wife of the late Theodore J. Palkon, Sr. Mother of MaryBeth Krytzer (Andrew), Kathleen B. Gildea (Timothy), Judith E., Theodore J., Jr. (Susan), Regina A., Philip W. (Denise A.), and Christopher P. (Kathleen) Palkon, Paula Gordon, Gregory D. (Athi) Palkon, Michelle T. Polk (James) and...
Patricia E. (Dupee) Junio
Oct 18, 2017
Patricia E. Junio (nee DuPee), October 18, 2017, age 65, of Roxborough; Wife of the late John Paul Mullen; Mother of Sherri Parrella, Michael Junio, Timothy Junio, Kimberly Rampone and the late Mark Junio; also survived by 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; Sister of Raymond Jr., Mark and John DuPee. Relatives and friends are invited to KOLLER FUNERAL...
Lynn M. (Taylor) Pester
Oct 17, 2017
Lynn M. Pester, "Lynnie" (nee Taylor), October 17, 2017, age 59, formerly of Salisbury, MD. Wife of the late Robert C. Pester; Mother of Robert C. Pester, Jr.; Daughter of the late Barbara and Thomas Taylor; Sister of Elisa Taylor Berry, Christopher Taylor, Thomas Taylor and the late Barbara Mathis, Carl Taylor and James Taylor. Also survived...
Rosemarie A. Hess Allen
Oct 13, 2017
Rosemarie A. Hess Allen , October 14, 2017, age 67, of Historic RittenhouseTown; precious wife of James; beloved stepmother of Jeff (Teresa) Allen, Margaret (Raoul) Rodriguez, Catherine (Alex) Adams and Elizabeth (Drew) Magratten; also survived by 8 grandchildren; sister of James Hess, Marianne Hess-Levine and Audrey Reale. Relatives and friends are invited to St. John the Baptist...
Athena P. (Papadimitriou) Cousounis
Oct 10, 2017
Athena Cousounis , October 10, 2017, age 95, of Roxborough. Wife of the late Peter. Mother of Timothy (Jane) and James (Susan) Cousounis. Grandmother of Pamela, Stephanie and Nicole. Great Grandmother of Maxwell. Sister of the late Natalia, Koula, Thanassis, Tasos, Hrisoula, Dina and Kalliope. Services and Interment private. Donations may be made to the Pennsylvania Horticultural...
Vincenzina (Dicarlo) Gambaro
Oct 9, 2017
Vincenzina Gambaro (nee DiCarlo), October 9, 2017, age 82, of Roxborough; Wife of the late Cesare; Mother of Paolo (Arlene) and the late Domenico (Lisa) Gambaro; Grandmother of Monica, Julia, Paolo and Samantha; Sister of Ada Santucci and Italo DiCarlo. Relatives and friends are invited to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 819 Cathedral Road, Phila., PA 19128...
Eleanore E. (Jefferys) Friel
Oct 9, 2017
Eleanore E. Friel (nee Jefferys) October 9, 2017, age 93, formerly of Roxborough. Wife of the late Donald Sr.; mother of Donald Jr. (Carol), Gene (Kathleen), Leonard (Teresa), Jeffery (Susan) and Ellen Friel; also survived by 15 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren; sister of Bernice Thomas, Elizabeth Sprague, James, Joseph Jefferys and the late Sister Mary Gabriel Jefferys SCC...
Donna M. (Corino) Martelli
Oct 7, 2017
Martelli, Donna M., age 74, on October 7, 2017. Wife of the late Giuseppe Martelli. Mother of Leonard (Leti), Joseph (Rosemary), Danielle Martelli-Black (Paul), and Patricia DiValerio. Grandmother of 9. Sister of Carol, Bette Jeanne, Sandra, Lynn, and Dominic. Donations in her memory may be made to St. Jude Children Research Hospital at stjude.org. Services and Interment are Private....
John P. Tyska
Oct 6, 2017
John P. Tyska, October 6, 2017, age 89, of Bellingham, Washington, formerly of Roxborough; Husband of Ann (nee Mortimer); Father of Robert, Daniel (Barbara), Joseph (Margaret) and Carl (Belva) Tyska; also survived by 14 Grandchildren and 13 Great grandchildren; Brother of the late Martin Tyska. Relatives and friends are invited to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 819 Cathedral Road,...
Randolph "Randy" B. Baker
Oct 5, 2017
Randolph Bradley Baker (Randy) was born February 4, 1943 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. He accepted the Lord when he was eight years old. This relationship would guide him through life. He enjoyed sports and participated in the ROTC for many years. He entered urban ministry in Chicago after graduating from Wheaton College. During the Civil Rights Movement, he would drive...
Lee "Sonny" Swartley
Oct 5, 2017
Lee "Sonny" F. Swartley , October 5, 2017, formerly of Roxborough and Manayunk, age 79. Brother of Anne Ross (Bill) and Carole Lester (Joseph); also survived by nieces and nephews. Services and Interment private. Condolences may be shared at www.kollerfuneralhome.com. KOLLER FUNERAL HOME
George J. Janisheck, Jr.
Oct 5, 2017
George J. Janisheck, Jr. , October 5, 2017, of Roxborough, age 82. Husband of Patricia (nee Mann); Father of Michael and Steve (Donna) Janisheck; Grandfather of Michele and Stephen; Great Grandfather of Ethan, Jayden, Philip, Caleb and Emma; Brother of Arlene Forster and Edward Janisheck. Relatives and friends invited to Viewing on Monday, October 9, 2017 from ...
