Obituaries

Aug 8, 2017

Freda Sheree Wilson age 43, died August 8, 2017.  Daughter of Alfreda Bertha Wilson and the late David "King" Wilson Sr; Sister of Tracy (Larry), David Jr. (Lashanda), Cher, and Ricky; Aunt of Bashshar, Valicity, David III, Darius, Angeliqe, Alysse and R.J.  Relatives and friends are invited to Visitation on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 9:00 AM...

Aug 3, 2017

Robert P. Gratzinger , August 3, 2017, age 70, of Belmont Hills.  Brother of Joseph Gratzinger, Martin Gratzinger, Eleanor Troemel, Stephen, James and Kathleen Gratszinger.  Services and Interment private.  Donations in Robert's name to the Lewy Body Dementia Association c/o LBDA, 912 Killian Hill Rd., S.W., Lilburn, GA 30047 or http://www.lbda.org/donate .

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Aug 2, 2017

Helen T. Stunder Dews (nee Ozelski) , August 2, 2017, age 98, Brandywine Senior Living resident, formerly of Roxborough and Nicetown. Wife of the late William Dews and William Stunder; Mother of Frances Kirby (late Andy, Sr.), William Stunder (Gigi), Dorothy Stunder (Ken Hock), Mary Stunder-Hines (late Ed), Harry Dews (Sue) and William "Tom" Dews (Donna).; also ...

Jul 31, 2017

Louise Lokamatri Emma (nee Savarese), "Mother Lokamatri", "Mother Louise", suddenly July 31, 2017, age 72; Mother of Salvatore Emma (Leslie) and Christian Emma; Grandmother of Gabrielle Emma and Christian J. Emma; Sister of Judith Savarese-Emory and Gary Savarese; Loving Companion of Dhido Twe Stephens; Former Wife of Salvatore M. Emma.  Relatives and friends are invited to Visitation...

Jul 31, 2017

Robert Harmer Jr., "Bob", July 31, 2017, age 36; Son of Michelle Harmer (nee Schaeffer) (George) and Bob & Connie Harmer, former owner of Bob's Diner; Brother of Michelle Evans (Todd), Neil Harmer, Melissa Farina, Emily Harmer, Danny James, Melissa Ellison (David) and Michele James; Grandson of Bill Schaeffer; also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. ...

Jul 30, 2017

K. Joyce Singer (nee Lampe) , July 30, 2017, age 81, of Rydal Park formerly of Roxborough.  Wife of the late Jacques "Jack"; daughter of the late Hamilton & Kathryn Fisher Lampe; mother of Mark E. Singer (Monica McGeary), Alan H. Singer and Linda J. Parnes (Sheldon); grandmother of Katrielle, Alexandra, Adam, Eliana Serena, Isaac Parnes.  Relatives...

Jul 24, 2017

Michael C. Foley unexpectedly July 24, 2017, of Lafayette Hill, age 73.  Dear husband of Mary Ann (nee Clauss); loving father of Patrick M. Foley (Heather), Molly M. Harrington (Brian), Shannon F. Henn (Jeremy), Ryan P. Foley (Sarah) and Erin M. Bradley (Anthony), also adored by 8 grandchildren; Jack, Charlie, Caroline, Hugh, Taylor, James, Mickey and JoJo;...

Jul 23, 2017

John R. Denardo, July 23, 2017, age 92, of Roxborough. Husband of Grace (nee Cantello); son of the late James & Anna Denardo; brother of Robert Denardo (Doris); also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Mr. Denardo was a steel worker at Midvale Steel and also worked at Roxborough Memorial Hospital in housekeeping and maintenance.  Relatives and...

Jul 23, 2017

Frederick C. Bowman Sr., age 80, of Roxborough, died July 23, 2017. Husband of the late Theresa (nee Naimon); Father of Nancy M. Murphy (Joseph) and Fred C. Bowman Jr. (Debby), also survived by 5 grandchildren.  Relatives and friends invited to his Viewing Thursday, July 27th from 9:00 AM followed by Funeral Service 10:00 AM at KOLLER...

Jul 21, 2017

Stella Maria Miszewski (nee Lajca), July 21, 2017, age 81, of Roxborough; Wife of the late Walter; Mother of Marian Tortosa and Richard Miszewski; Grandmother of Diane Olechna (Gary), Jennifer Abraham (Russell Sr.), Joseph Tortosa (Debbie) and the late Christine Tortosa; Great Grandmother of Brittany, Santeena, Patrick, Lauren, Russell Jr., Justin, Gabriella and Joey Jr.; Sister of...

Jul 19, 2017

Therese "Terry" P. Gryn (nee Polkowska) of Roxborough, July 19, 2017, age 87.  Wife of the late Frank; Mother of Maureen Mastroieni and Jeffrey Gryn, MD (Emily Grum, MD); Sister of Maria White.  Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to KOLLER FUNERAL HOME , 6835 Ridge Ave. (cor. of...

Jul 17, 2017

Sister Joan Frances St.Clair SSJ , July 17, 2017, age 83; Daughter of the late John and Mabel St.Clair; Sister of the late James St.Clair, John St.Clair, Lawrence St Clair and Joan Williamson; Survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and members of her Congregation, the Sisters of St. Joseph.  Religious, relatives and friends are invited to Viewing Friday,...

Jul 16, 2017

Joseph J. McFadden Simpson House resident, formerly of Roxborough, age 81, died July 16, 2017.  Son of the late Helen (nee Lenz) and John J. McFadden; brother of Dolores Sykes (the late Harry) and the late Jack and Bob McFadden.  Relatives and friends invited to Viewing Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 9:00 AM followed by Funeral Mass...

Jul 14, 2017

Dennis A. Heffron, July 14, 2017, age 69, of Roxborough; former husband of Shelley Reider-Heffron; father of Evan Heffron; brother of Marilyn DiCicco; uncle of Eric Anderson and Caitlin Balshi.  Relatives and friends are invited to KOLLER FUNERAL HOME, 6835 Ridge Avenue (corner of Livezey) for Visitation Monday Eve, July 17, 2017 from 7 to 9 P.M. with Funeral...

Jul 11, 2017

Gunhild Hazler (nee Vikingstad) of Roxborough, age 92, passed away on July 11, 2017.  She is survived by siblings, Anne, Marie and Erik.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends invited to Visitation on Saturday, July 22nd 10:00 AM followed by Funeral Service 11:00 AM at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 630 E. Cathedral Road,...

Jul 10, 2017

Francis "Pat" Kelly of Bridesburg, suddenly on July 10.  Pat was a member of Local #1242, also of the Bridesburg Boat Club.  Our Father in Heaven took Pat from our days.  Our God-given hearts will someday rest in Thee, God my Saviour.  Son of Francis and the late Anna Marie (nee Toohey); Brother of Tim, Katie, Colleen...

Jul 8, 2017

Mark A. Melvin, July 8, 2017, age 52, of Plymouth Meeting, formerly of Roxborough/Manayunk; Husband of Virginia "Ginny" (nee Smith); Father of Alyson and Mark R. Melvin; Brother of Linda Henofer (Jim), Donna Melvin McEntee, Karen Hales (Bill) and Kevin Melvin (Jim McCall); also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to KOLLER FUNERAL HOME,...

Jul 6, 2017

Alfred D. Dickson , July 6, 2017, age 67, of Roxborough; Husband of Mary (nee Watkins); Father of Paula, Barbara, Jean, Kenny, Bobby Dickson, Mary Kline and Robert Pizzillo; son of the late Thelma and James Dickson; also survived by 17 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild; Brother of Richard, Frank, Walter Dickson, Margaret...

Jul 5, 2017

Mary F. Quaiser (nee FitzSimmons), July 5, 2017, age 84, of Roxborough; Wife of the late Gerald; Sister of the late George FitzSimmons, John FitzSimmons, Dolly McMonagle and Georgia Baillie; Aunt of Peggy Murphy, Carol Baillie, Eileen Davoly, Christine Ciliberto and Geoffrey Baillie.  Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Mass Monday, July 10, 2017, 10 A.M....

Jun 30, 2017

Anna M. Barrett (nee McGinn) of Andorra, formerly of South Philadelphia, June 30, 2017, age 65.  Mother of James G. Barrett, Jr. (Kelly), Bridget McNally (Patrick Guano), Karen Mellwig (Donald) and Matthew E. Barrett.  Nan of James III, Erin, Molly, Daniel, Madison, Makenzie, Patrick and Shane.  Sister of Theresa Sharkey, Bess Schmidt, Maureen Kee, Timothy McGinn, Joseph McGinn, Katie...