Obituaries

Sep 19, 2016

Michael A. Branca of Roxborough, Vietnam War Veteran, died September 19, 2016.  He was 68 years old.  Son of Theresa Herbst (nee Negro) and the late Carmen Branca; brother of George Branca (Elizabeth) and Barbara Mehrer (Russell); uncle of Sharon Branca and the late Lisa Branca-Polowczuk; great uncle of Jessica Polowczuk; brother-in-law of the late Susan Branca.  ...

Sep 16, 2016

Diane T. Stanziani (nee Sedgwick), September 16, 2016, age 53, of Roxborough; beloved wife of Michael; dear mother of Michael, Vincent and Sabrina Stanziani; daughter of Joan and the late Francis Sedgwick; sister of Francis Jr., Dennis and Jason Sedgwick.  Relatives and friends are invited to KOLLER FUNERAL HOME, 6835 Ridge Avenue (corner of Livezey) for Visitation Wednesday, September...

Sep 16, 2016

Sr. Florence E. Sullivan, SSJ (formerly Sr. Florence Edward, SSJ), September 16, 2016 at the age of 84.  Sister of the late Nicholas Sullivan, FSC; Cousin of Sr. Anna Regina, SSJ.  Religious, relatives and friends are invited to Visitation Wednesday, September 21, at 2:00PM, followed by Funeral Mass 3:00PM at St. Joseph Villa, 110 W. Wissahickon Ave., Flourtown, PA...

Sep 14, 2016

Scott Jordan, 50, Plymouth Township, Conshohocken, husband of Paula (nee Basile), father of Scott Jordan Jr.,son of John Joseph Jordan, Julia Rogers Jordan, brother of  Daniel Jordan (Kate Senick) Patrick Jordan, Beth Jordan (Dorothy Fabian) died September 14, 2016 surrounded by loved ones at Jefferson Hospital of neurological complications. He will be most remembered for his laughter, sense of...

Sep 14, 2016

Theresa R. "Terry" Foley (nee Cataldi), September 14, 2016, age 60, of Roxborough; beloved wife of the late Patrick; dear mother of Erin Hamilton (Philip); cherished grandmother of Penelope; daughter of Catherine and the late Joseph Cataldi Jr.; daughter-in-law of Elizabeth and the late James Foley; sister of Christina Yannelli (Richard), Joseph Cataldi III, Allan Cataldi and Nicholas Cataldi...

Sep 13, 2016

Norma M. Collins (nee Messing), on September 13 at the age of 78.  Wife of the late William H. Collins; Mother of Patricia Collins Hanson and the late William H. Collins Jr.; Sister of Norman, Joseph, John, Henry, Harvey and the late James Messing, Patricia Somogyi, Trudy Buelow, Kathleen Egan, Lorraine Giroud; Step-sister of Dolly Gavio; Grandmother...

Sep 13, 2016

Ernest J. Nolasco, September 13, 2016, age 86, of Limerick, formerly of Roxborough. Retired Philadelphia Firefighter; Beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Matthews); Dear father of Peter Nolasco (Sandy), Kathy Sykes (Bob) and Dan Nolasco (Heather); also survived by 7 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews; Brother of Alberta Ronzone.  Relatives and friends are invited to Viewing Saturday,...

Sep 10, 2016

Christine Fitz Patrick , beloved sister, aunt and friend, passed peacefully on September 10, 2016, after an incredibly brave battle with cancer.  Christine appreciated the arts, culture, and especially her family.  Loving daughter of the late Steve and Betty Fitz Patrick; Sister of Maggie (Pete) McCaffrey and Betsy (Chuck) Palo; Aunt of Megan (Kevin) Gance, Kevin McCaffrey,...

Sep 10, 2016

Ida A. D'Angelo , 9/10/2016, at age 85.  Wife of the late Joseph D'Angelo; Mother of Sarah Jenkins, Joseph Jr.,Walter, Carmella and Paul D'Angelo; Grandmother of Angela, Christina, Joseph,Sara, Walter Jr., Jessica, Matthew, Michael, Nicholas and the late Dylan and Dominic.  Also survived by 11 Great Grandchildren and one Great great Granddaughter.  Relatives and friends are invited...

Sep 9, 2016

Sister Mary Dolores Malecka, SSJ, age 85, died September 9, 2016.  Sister of John, James and the late Joseph Malecka and Elizabeth Livewell.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews and members of her congregation the Sisters of St. Joseph.  Religious relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Tuesday, Sept. 13th, 2:00 PM followed...

Sep 9, 2016

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary D. McElwee, our beloved sister, aunt and great aunt on September 9, 2016.  Mary graduated from St. Edwards parochial school and West Catholic High School class of 1937.  She was a particularly proud graduate of Immaculata College, class of 1941 to which she remained an active supporter...

Sep 9, 2016

Craig A. Villaloz, sadly, after a courageous 10 year battle with cancer, died on September 9,2016 at the age of 63. He will be missed by his son, Craig Villaloz, his mother Bunny, brother Danny and sister in law, Robin. He is predeceased by his father, Lee and his brother Lee Villaloz. Relatives and friends...

Sep 9, 2016

Catherine E. Distel, of Roxborough died September 8, 2016 at the age of 56.  Sister of Marion Meixsell (Craig), Ruth Ratzlaff (Larry), Magdalene Cunningham (Joseph) and Joan Distel.  Also survived by five nephews and one niece.  Relatives and friends are invited to Viewing on Wednesday, 9/14/2016, at 9:00AM, followed by Funeral Service at 10:00AM at Koller Funeral Home, 6835...

Sep 5, 2016

Cheryl R. Graziano (nee Mancuso) of Roxborough, age 63, died September 5, 2016.  Wife of Frank J. Sr.; Mother of Francis J. Graziano Jr. (Janele), Erica R. Graziano-Ford (Jim); also survived by 9 grandchildren, one brother and two sisters.  Relatives and friends invited to call Friday, Sept. 9th, 9:00 AM followed by Funeral Mass 10:00 AM at...

Sep 3, 2016

Ralph W. "BUD" Reigner, September 3, 2016, age 86.  Father of Nancy Koller (Bill), Diane Humphries (George), Patti DeMarco (Ron), Bonnie Esbensen (Frank), Sue Duffy (Mike), Cindy Books (Steve) and Budd Reigner (Janet).  Former husband of Nancy Reigner (nee Barr).  Also, survived by 21 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.  Relatives and friends are invited to call Monday at 6:00PM,...

Sep 3, 2016

Sister Marie Clare Kleschick, SSJ Helen M., age 91, died September 3, 2016.  Sister of Ann Clunk (Charles), Loretta Ferry, Gerard Kleschick (Helen) and the late William Kleschick (Margaret), Joseph Kleschick, Frances Dampf (John), Mary Dombrowski (Chester), Catherine Murphy (John), S. Alma Frances Kleschick; SSJ; Sister-in-law of Barbara Kleschick and Bernard Ferry.  Also survived by nieces, nephews,...

Sep 2, 2016

Lorraine Flynn (nee Meyer) born January 17, 1943, died September 2, 2016. Devoted wife to late husband Michael "Mickey" Flynn. A loving mother and matriarch, she is survived by her children: Timothy (Elizabeth Denbow), Brigid (Daniel Isackman), Jennifer (William White), Michael (Sarah Johnson), Sean, Kalen, and Maureen Kane; her 11 grandchildren, and her 7 siblings: Dennis Atcavage, Marianne Hornik,...

Sep 1, 2016

Gundaker, Christopher D . of Roxborough, suddenly, on 9/1/2016 at the age of 36.  Son of Susan Coyne and the late Daniel Gundaker; Grandson of Doris and the late Edward Coyne; Nephew of Debbie Glang and Dave Coyne (Suzanne); Cousin of Peter J. (Jackie), Shawn (Cara), Erick (Jill) Stotz and Andrea Glang; Nephew of Brian and Kathy...

Aug 30, 2016

James F. Thompson, Jr. of Manayunk died 8/30/2016 at the age of 57.  Father of Staci M. and James F. Thompson; Grandfather of Ryan McFarlane; Brother of Robert and William Busch.  Relatives and friends are invited to call Friday, September 2, 9:30 AM, followed by funeral service at 10:30 AM at Koller Funeral Home, 6835 Ridge Ave. (cor. of...

Aug 29, 2016

Andrew Joseph McGuire, 23, of Myrtle Beach, SC and formerly of Philadelphia, passed away suddenly Monday, August 29, 2016.  He was born May 12, 1993 in Philadelphia, PA, the beloved son of Tara C. Ewalt of Myrlte Beach and the late Thomas WIlliam McGuire.

Andrew was a jokester, often driving his mother and sister to distraction.