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Hilda (Bennett)  Ervin

Hilda (Bennett) Ervin

Feb 7, 2016

Hilda Ervin (nee Bennett), passed away peacefully on February 7, 2016 at the age of 92; Wife of the late William R.; Loving mother of M. Carolynne Ervin, Marie Lynch, Rita Ervin and the late Christine and Teresa Ervin; also survived by 5 beloved grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.  Relatives and friends are invited to Viewing Saturday, February 13,...

Sr. Margaret M. Donohoe

Sr. Margaret M. Donohoe

Feb 5, 2016

S. Margaret M. Donohoe, SSJ

S. Margaret Eugene (formerly), February 5, 2016, age  82;  Sister of Joseph (Judy) Donahoe, Nancy  Weglicki, Patricia Steffa, Kate (James) Cantwell, Mary Hauser and the late John, Eugene and Thomas Donohoe;  Sister-in-law of the late Joseph Hauser, George Steffa and Dolores Donohoe;  also survived by nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews and the...

Roger T. Flynn

Roger T. Flynn

Feb 2, 2016

Roger T. Flynn of Roxborough died February 2, 2016 at the age of 24.  Son of Robert Flynn and Susan Rodger; Stepson of Roseanne Flynn and Brother of Robbie Flynn.  Relatives and friends are invited to Viewing Friday, February 5, at 6:30PM, followed by Funeral Service at 8:00PM at Koller Funeral Home , 6835 Ridge...

Edward R. Brennan

Edward R. Brennan

Jan 30, 2016

Edward R. Brennan of Roxborough, age 79, died Jan. 30, 2016.  Son of the late Paul & Anna Brennan; Brother of Joseph Brennan and the late Gene, Bob and Helen Brennan; Also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.  Edward was retired from RCA Victor in Camden, NJ. He was also a Man of Malvern.   Relatives and friends are...

Armand Desimone

Armand Desimone

Jan 29, 2016

Armand DeSimone, on January 29, 2016, age 91. Husband of Louise (nee Lasorsa), father of Robert. Brother of Frank DeSimone, Frances DeSimone, and the late Daniel DeSimone. Relatives and friends are invited to Visitation Thursday Feb. 4, 2016, 7:00 to 9:00 PM at The Koller Funeral Home, 6835 Ridge Ave. and Friday, Feb. 5, 2016 at Immaculate Heart of...

Delia M. Gorman

Delia M. Gorman

Jan 27, 2016

DELIA M. GORMAN, January 27, 2016, age 58. City of Philadelphia Deputy Director of Labor Relations. Daughter of the late Thomas P. Gorman and Margaret J. (nee Lavin) Gorman; Sister of Thomas E. Gorman (Jessica Rich) and the late Rita Gorman (Ken Gilbert). Appointed by three Philadelphia mayors (Street, Rendell & Nutter) Delia served the City for nearly 30...

Rocco Crescenzo

Rocco Crescenzo

Jan 27, 2016

Rocco Crescenzo , age 85, died on January 27, 2016; 4th Degree Knight Cor Mariae Council; Technical Associate at Phila. University for 28 years; formerly of East Falls and Roxborough; Husband of the late Elizabeth (nee Hunter); Father of Dr. Rocco J. Crescenzo; Brother of Anthony Crescenzo, Michael Crescenzo, Rita Castrovillo, Anna Zagorski, Josephine Gibson and the...

Sr. Mary Xavier (Lucy Irene Kirby)  Kirby, Ssj

Sr. Mary Xavier (Lucy Irene Kirby) Kirby, Ssj

Jan 26, 2016

Sister Mary Xavier Kirby, SSJ (Lucy Kirby), Beloved Sister of Saint Joseph, former President of Chestnut Hill College died on January 26, 2016 at the age of 98.  Daughter of the late Alfred and Helen Kirby (nee Murphy); Sister of the late Al (Marge) Kirby and the late Edward (Jane) Kirby.  She is also survived by many...

Rose M. (Kelly)  Mccann

Rose M. (Kelly) Mccann

Jan 23, 2016

Rose M. McCann (nee Kelly), January 23, 2016, age 87, of Roxborough; Wife of the late Vincent; Mother of Rosemary Fogel (Jim) and Vincent McCann Jr.; also survived by 4 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to  Viewing Wednesday Eve 7 to 9 PM and Thursday 9 to 10 AM at KOLLER FUNERAL HOME,...

Theresa M. (D'Urso)  Scavone

Theresa M. (D'Urso) Scavone

Jan 22, 2016

Theresa M. Scavone (nee D'Urso) died January 22, 2016.  Wife of Louis Scavone; sister of Kathleen McGoohan and Helen A. Glowacki (John); also survived by 5 nieces and 1 nephew.  Relatives and friends invited to Viewing Thursday, 7:00-9:00 PM and Friday, 9:00-9:30 AM at Koller Funeral Home , 6835 Ridge Ave, (cor. of Livesey)...

Mildred (Dawson)  Maguire

Mildred (Dawson) Maguire

Jan 22, 2016

Mildred Maguire (nee Dawson), formerly of Colwyn, age 92, died January 22, 2016.  Wife of the late Robert; Mother of Robert Maguire(Ceil), Walter Maguire (Cathy), Patrick Maguire (Peggy), Marie Rizzo (Vince) and Eileen Hager (the late Douglas); also survived by 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and many faithful nieces and nephews; Preceded in death by eight siblings:...

Margaret J. (Schenkel)  Cunningham

Margaret J. (Schenkel) Cunningham

Jan 20, 2016

Margaret J. Cunningham (nee Schenkel) died January 20, 2016 at the age of 86.  Wife of Robert R. Cunningham; mother of Scott (Larae) and Rob (Nancy) Cunningham; grandmother of Jennifer, Kevin, Jeffrey, Colleen and Erik Cunningham.  Services and Interment private.

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Elizabeth T. (Devine)  Robinson

Elizabeth T. (Devine) Robinson

Jan 18, 2016

Elizabeth T. Robinson (nee Devine) age 86, died January 18, 2016.  Wife of Lance Robinson; mother of William (Marlene) and Robert (Kathy) Freas, Deborah Wasco, Victoria Czerpak (Michael); step-mother of Frances, Susan, Deborah and Marilyn; sister of Theresa Potoma; also survived by 6 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 14 step-grandchildren and 12 step-great-grandchildren.  Relatives and friends invited to ...

Sister Thomasina (Helen Farley)  Farley Ssj

Sister Thomasina (Helen Farley) Farley Ssj

Jan 16, 2016

Sister Thomasina Farley SSJ age 81, died Jan. 16, 2016.  Sister of Anne Farley and the late S. Evarista Farley SSJ and Catharine Farley, also survived by members of her Congregation the Sisters of St. Joseph.  Religious, relatives and friends are invited Wed. Jan. 20, 2016 to her Viewing from 1:30-2:45 PM followed by Funeral Mass 3:00...

Mchugh John P.

Mchugh John P.

Jan 8, 2016

John P. McHugh, January 8, 2016, of North Wales, formerly of Roxborough, age 89; retired Chief Inspector with the Philadelphia Police Department and World War II Navy Veteran.  He was raised in West Philadelphia and attended St. Thomas More High School.  He joined the Navy when he was seventeen years old and served in the South Pacific Theatre as...

Alberta "Bert" Garvey

Alberta "Bert" Garvey

Jan 3, 2016

Alberta Garvey , age 95, known to her family and friends as Bert, passed away in peace on December 31, 2015. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Chappy, with whom she shared 49 wonderful years. She was a loving mother to Charles, Michael (Sue), Walter (Andrea), Theresa Hess (Bob), Russell (Sandy), Marie Fondi (Tom),...

Sister Alice Patricia Waters Ssj

Sister Alice Patricia Waters Ssj

Jan 2, 2016

Sister Alice Patricia Waters SSJ, January 2, 2016, age 91; Sister of the late Robert, James, Francis, Paul Waters, Mary McMahon and Patricia Callaghan; survived by nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and members of her Congregation, the Sisters of Saint Joseph.  Religious, relatives and friends are invited to Viewing Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 1:30 P.M. followed by Funeral Mass...

Claire J. (Hinkle)  Gallagher

Claire J. (Hinkle) Gallagher

Jan 2, 2016

Claire Jane Gallagher (nee Hinkle), January 2, 2016, age 89, of Phila.; Beloved wife of the late John Edward Gallagher Jr.; mother of Lela Ann Pilacik and the late Claire Jane Meglino; grandmother of Amanda Lee Meglino, Stephen, John Pilacik, Catherine S. Gilbert (Mark) and Samantha Lee Snow (Mike), great grandmother of Gene Edward Gilbert.  Relatives and friends are...

Ferdinand A. Canevari Jr.

Ferdinand A. Canevari Jr.

Jan 1, 2016

Canevari, Jr., Ferdinand A., age 54, of Roxborough, on January 1, 2016. Husband of Kathy (nee Serra). Father of Victoria Canevari. Son of Dolores and the late Ferdinand, brother of Madalene Bryan and Loretta Higgins. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to calling hour Saturday 10 AM followed by Funeral Service 11 AM. at...

Hope (Hanson)  Heiser

Hope (Hanson) Heiser

Dec 31, 2015

Hope Heiser (nee Hanson) of Roxborough, age 77.  Wife of the late Charles; mother of Charles Heiser, Debra Heiser, Joyce Heiser, Karen Heiser, Penny Henninger (Mark) and Paul Heiser (Jessica); also survived by 13 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; sister of Oliver Hanson; also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends invited to viewing  Tuesday Eve, January...

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