Obituaries

Oct 16, 2016

William M. McKelvey, October 16, 2016, age 89, Masonic Village resident, formerly of Roxborough; Husband of the late Lela Martini Foley McKelvey; Father of Eleanor Popowicz (Jack), George Foley (the late Patricia), Martin Foley, Linda Riealli (Thomas) and the late WIliam R. McKelvey; also survived by 8 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 2 nieces.  Relatives and friends are invited...

Oct 13, 2016

Donna Waldeck Lorenz, October 13, 2016, of Chestnut Hill and Mount Airy, age 69, mother of Francesca Centone (Joseph), John Lorenz and Luke Lorenz; grandmother of Nicholas; sister of Lorrie McKinney and Robert Waldeck.  Relatives and friends are invited to Visitation Saturday, October 22, 2016 from 11 A.M. followed by Memorial Service 1 P.M. at KOLLER FUNERAL HOME, 6835...

Oct 12, 2016

Joseph W.. Stem , 76, died peacefully at his home in North Port, Florida on Wednesday, October 12, 2016.  He  was born June 18, 1938 in Philadelphia, PA, to Charles and Louise Stem.

Joseph married Jean M. Wood in 1965 and enjoyed a love that could not separate them — forever in life and now...

Oct 10, 2016

Robert "Robby" Anthony Clark , age 19, died October 10, 2016.  Son of Denise Roccia and Robert Andrew Clark; Stepson of Shawn Murphy, Sr.; Grandson of Frank Jr. and Eileen Roccia, Joy and Randall Beck and Bob and Meg Clark; Brother of Shawn Murphy, Jr., Alexia Murphy, Damien Bowman-Clark; Nephew of Frank Roccia, III, Sharon Clark, Megan...

Oct 10, 2016

Elaine B. McDonnell (Lynch) age 83, of Roxborough, died October 10, 2016.  Wife of the late Robert J. McDonnell; mother of Theresa R. Jones (Rick), John E. McDonnell (Rose); beloved grandmother of 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.  Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.  Sister of Sally Corcoran and the late Joan DeLone, Francis Lynch and...

Oct 10, 2016

Margaret Cherenack (nee Beitel) of Roxborough, formerly of Freeland and Hazelton, age 95, died Oct. 10, 2016. Wife of the late George; mother of Julie Nesfeder, George Cherenack (Sandi), Thomas Cherenack (Maureen), and the late Paul (Maryanna) Cherenack; also survived by 18 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren; sister of Mary Lou Holland, Edward...

Oct 9, 2016

Jean Cherry (nee Gilton) of Roxborough, age 88, died October 9, 2016.  Wife of the late Eugene; mother of Alan Cherry (Linda), Donna Nolan (Dennis), Dave Cherry (Vikki), Kimberly Brady (Martin) and the late Bruce and Tom Cherry.  Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 1 great grandson.  Relatives and friends invited to Viewing Sunday evening Oct. 16th...

Oct 9, 2016

Charles T. Slotter, Oct 9, 2016, age 95, Simpson House resident, formerly of Roxborough, retired from GE after 30 years.  Husband of the late Lillian; father of Alice Garrity (Bill), Gloria Boyd, Dale Pizzo (Albert), Charles Slotter (Jen) and David Slotter (Michelle); step-father of Gregory Manero (Carol); also survived by 11 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild.  Relatives and...

Oct 7, 2016

Melissa A. Groom, age 47, died on October 7, 2016. Beloved wife of Buddy Groom. Dear Mother of Matthew James, Daniel Shane, and Jackson Henry Groom.  Loving daughter of Samuel and the late Marjorie Amery. Cherished sister of Diana Doroba, Rachel Simon, Heather Klaiss, Samuel and Matthew Amery. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and...

Oct 6, 2016

Carmella M. Dunyan (nee Fusaro), October 6, 2016, age 75, of Jeffersonville, formerly of Roxborough, retired Registered Nurse after 53 years; mother of Joseph Dunyan (Brenda), Carla Moliterno and Patrick Dunyan (Paola); sister of Theresa Colonna (Albert); also survived by 11 grandchildren, 1 great grandson and 2 nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to Viewing Tuesday, October 11, 2016...

Oct 4, 2016

Robert M. Holmes, October 4, 2016, age 52, of Linfield, formerly of Roxborough; husband of Leslie (nee Steffy); father of Brianna Katona-Holmes, Lisa Rodriguez, Meaghan Fasy and Felicia Dewey; also survived by 9 grandchildren, 1 great grandson; stepson of John H. Williams; brother of Patricia Cress, Rebecca Holmes, Cheryl Fagley and Joseph Holmes.  Relatives and friends are invited to...

Sep 30, 2016

Gregory C. Kurtz, September 30, 2016, age 59, of Roxborough, retired Philadelphia Police Lieutenant; husband of Tanya (nee Mancinow); brother of Lisa, David and Mark Kurtz.  Relatives and friends are invited to Viewing Wednesday, October 5, 2016 from 10 A.M. followed by Funeral Service 11 A.M. at KOLLER FUNERAL HOME, 6835 Ridge Avenue (corner of Livezey).  Interment Westminster Cemetery. ...

Sep 28, 2016

Thomas P. Algeo, Sr. of Belmont Hills died September 28 at the age of 85.  Husband of Nettie (nee Bowman); Father of Thomas P., Jr. (Eileen), Archer (Denise), and Michael (Rosanna) Algeo, Donna Newman (William), Daniel and the late Robert Algeo Sr.; Grandfather of Robert Jr., Braden, Keith, Bryan, Megan, Becky, Nicole and Amanda; Great grandfather of...

Sep 26, 2016

Russell T. Kingkiner, of Philadelphia, died on September 26, 2016 at the age of 76.  Brother of William Kingkiner, Johnnie Kingkiner, Robert Kingkiner, Louise Welsh, Jeanie Dungan, Joan Kingkiner and Joanne Hutchinson; also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to Visitation on Thursday, September 29, 1:00PM, followed by Memorial Service, 2:00PM, at Koller Funeral...

Sep 26, 2016

Joseph F. Roscioli, September 26, 2016, age 88, of Belmont Hills; husband of Louise (nee DiAmicis); father of Joseph Roscioli (Diana), Steven Roscioli and LouAnn Trenwith (Tom); grandfather of Jennifer, Matthew, Paul, Michael, Steven, Nicki and Casey; great grandfather of Rocco and Ava; brother of Elaine Dessert and the late Vincenza Caruso, Louis Roscioli, Bibi Roscioli and Anna Bambrick....

Sep 25, 2016

Sister Mary Patricia McCrane SSJ, formerly Sister Maria Vincent SSJ, September 25, 2016, age 85; daughter of the late Mabel and James McCrane; sister of Vincent McCrane, Marguerite Klinger and the late James McCrane and John  McCrane; sister-in-law of Helen McCrane, Eileen McCrane and the late Claire McCrane and John Klinger; survived by beloved nieces, nephews, great nieces, great...

Sep 25, 2016

Carolyn G. Boles (nee Kilkenny), suddenly September 25, 2016, age 77, of Lower Gwynedd and Ocean City, NJ, beloved wife of Richard; loving mother of Derek Boles (Kelli); cherished grandmother of Andrew and Karly; sister of Joan Johnsen, Jerry Kilkenny and Kathryn Mashack.  Relatives and friends are invited to KOLLER FUNERAL HOME, 6835 Ridge Avenue, Phila., PA 19128 for...

Sep 22, 2016

NANCY, of Flourtown, PA, lost her courageous battle with breast cancer and passed away peacefully on Sept. 22, 2016.  She was the beloved daughter of Jack and the late Nancy (nee Herron) Bernhardt. Cherished sister of John Bernhardt (Regina), Mary Kate Morrow (Mike), and Greg Bernhardt; aunt of John Bernhardt, Grace Bernhardt, Mike Morrow and Libby Morrow. Nancy was...

Sep 22, 2016

Sister Regina Maria Gormley SSJ, formerly Sister Joseph Regina, September 22, 2016, age 74; sister of William J. Gormley and the late Joseph G. Gormley; also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and members of her Congregation, the Sisters of St. Joseph.  Religious, relatives and friends are invited to Viewing Wednesday, September 28, 2016 from 1:30 P.M. followed by Funeral...

Sep 21, 2016

Anthony J. McNamara of Roxborough died 9/21/16 at the age of 87.  Husband of the late Rosemary (nee McAdoo); Father of Kathleen Pipari, Eileen Zoltowski (Michael), Anthony McNamara (Meshelle) and the late Michael McNamara; survived by 6 grandchildren; Brother of Catherine Herman.  Relatives and friends are invited to Viewing 10:00AM Tuesday, September 27, followed by Funeral Service...