OBITUARIES

William B. Haeberle

William B. Haeberle

Nov 1, 2014

William B. Haeberle, “Bill”, on Nov. 1, 2014, of The Hill at Whitemarsh. Beloved husband of the late Catherine(nee Deserable). Loving father of Linda Hamm(Lloyd), Donna Kerstetter(Jeff) and Nancy Boyle(Don). He is also survived by 4 grandchildren and one great grandson. Brother of Norman, Austin and Jane. A Funeral Service will be held on Wed. at 11AM at the JOHN...

William B. McDowell

William B. McDowell

Nov 1, 2014

WILLIAM B.McDOWELL, on Nov.1, 2014, of Flourtown. Husband of the late Eileen M.(nee Lunney); Father of Eileen Garofalo (Bill), Joseph (Carmela), Sean (Dee), Patrick, and the late Anne. Grandfather of 11. Great grandfather of 3. Brother of Dot Haig. Also pre-deceased by 10 brothers and sisters. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday at 10AM at St. Genevieve Church,...

Edward L. Bacino

Edward L. Bacino

Oct 29, 2014

Edward Louis Bacino Sr.,91, of Flourtown, on October 29, 2014. Born in the Brickyard section of Germantown, he was the son of the late Louis and Josephine. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years Lena Mele Bacino, in 2000. He is survived by his children Debra, Edward, and Patricia Marcolina(Wayne), and 4 grandchildren. Ed was a...

Kurtchild J. Hoffstadt

Kurtchild J. Hoffstadt

Oct 29, 2014

Kurtchild Joseph Hoffstadt of Oreland, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014. He was 99. Born on July 1, 1915 in Easton, Pa., Kurt was the son of Richard and Sophie (Benetz) Hoffstadt, originally of Germany. He was employed for many years as a model maker for Burroughs Corporation (now Unisys) after serving as a technical sergeant in the U.S. Army Signal...

Madeline R McSparron

Madeline R McSparron

Oct 25, 2014

Madeline R. McSparron (nee Peer) of Germantown on Oct. 25, 2014. Wife of the late William J. JR. Dear mother of William J. III (Patricia), David A. (Sandra), Ruth Ann, and the late Mary Jo Kocotis (Peter). Grandmother of Shannon M. Kocotis, Peter W. Kocotis, Erin M. Kocotis, Melanie Harrison, Amy Williams, William J. McSparron 4th, Courtney McSparron, Caitlin Curishlow,...

Thomas Freedman

Thomas Freedman

Oct 25, 2014

Thomas Freedman, age 60, on October 25, 2014 of Oreland (formerly of East Oak Lane), cherished son of Nancy Freedman and the late Arthur Freedman. Beloved brother of Patricia, Jim and Diane (Drinker). Devoted uncle of Paul Freedman and Daniel, William and Emily Drinker. Relatives and friends are invited to a celebration of life at 11 am, sharp, on Saturday,...

John Nagle

John Nagle

Oct 19, 2014

John B. Nagle "Jack", on Oct. 19, 2014, formerly of Erdenheim. Husband of the late Anne Marie "Nancy" (nee Jennings), father of John J. Nagle (Karen), grandfather of Stuart, Katelyn and Stacey (Jake). A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday at 10 A.M. at St. Genevieve Church, 1225 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown, PA 19031. Relatives and friends are invited to...

Gaetano Joseph Celenza

Gaetano Joseph Celenza

Oct 15, 2014

Gaetano J. Celenza Jr on Oct.15, 2014. Uncle of Elizabeth Brown (Michael), William, and Timothy (Erica). Great Uncle of Catherine, Emily, Claire, and Olivia. Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing Sat, 9AM at St. Genevieve Church, 1225 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown, PA 19031. Funeral Mass at 10AM. Int, Holy Cross Cem.

Josephine Kosiak

Josephine Kosiak

Oct 2, 2014

Josephine Kosiak, on Oct. 2, 2014 of Flourtown. Sister of the late Laura, Agnes Pipala (John), Sophia, Rose Gudera (Steve), Raymond (Catherine) and Nell Zakaluzny (Joseph). Also survived by 5 nephews and 7 nieces and 16 great nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to call Wed. 9 A.M. followed by a Funeral Mass 10 A.M. at St Genevieve...

Daniel P. McCollum

Daniel P. McCollum

Sep 30, 2014

Daniel P. McCollum, on Sept. 30, 2014. Formerly of Roxborough. Husband of Mary Beth (nee Sheeran). Father of Daniel P. Jr, Judith G. Gotwalt (Brian), Christopher P., and John J. (Tami). Grandfather of Madison, Conor, Jace, and the late Megan. Brother of John (Anna), and Joseph (Toni). Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Dan was the former owner...

Moira C. Coll

Moira C. Coll

Sep 27, 2014

Moira C. Coll, suddenly, on Sept. 27, 2014. Beloved mother of Fiona M. Kelly. Dear daughter of Colleen (nee Kelly) and Joseph Coll. Sister of Ryan (Marianna) Coll. Aunt of William P. Coll. She is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and many cherished friends. Moira was a graduate of LaSalle University. A Funeral Mass will be held...

Margaret M. Braca

Margaret M. Braca

Sep 22, 2014

Margaret "Peg” Braca, on Sept 22, 2014, formerly of Flourtown. Beloved wife of the late John N. Braca. Loving mother of John(Ann Marie), Jim(Maria), Peggy(Terrence) Jennings, Joe(Patty), Madeline(Walt) Palac, Tony(Joan). Grandmother of 17 and sister of David Smith, Jane Macklin and Betty Dienna, and the late Letitia Brown and J. Clement Smith. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday at...

Elizabeth L. Durnin-Laskowski

Elizabeth L. Durnin-Laskowski

Sep 11, 2014

Elizabeth J. “Libby” Durnin-Laskowski,, on Sept. 11, 2014. Of Oreland. Beloved wife of Joseph A. Laskowski. Loving sister of Maryann Little(Jerry). Aunt of Michele, Mary, Drew, Kelly and Sara. She is also survived by her children Amy and Gregory. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday September 22, 2014 at 11AM at Holy Martyrs Church Allison Rd. and Ulmer...

Margaret M. Kratz

Margaret M. Kratz

Sep 10, 2014

Margaret M. Kratz “Muggs”, Of Oreland, formerly of West Philadelphia and Centralia, died on September 10, 2014. She was born on March 9, 1944 and was a graduate of West Catholic. She was the wife of William L. Jr. Mother of William L. III and David. Grandmother of Julianna, David and Megan. She will be missed by her many friends...

Ethne McAndrews

Ethne McAndrews

Sep 3, 2014

MC ANDREWS Ethne (nee Nolan) McAndrews. 0n Sept. 3, 2014. Formerly of Erdenheim, org. of County Donegal, Ireland. Wife of the late Terence. Beloved mother of Deirdre, Anne Root (Jonathan), and Sean (Amy). Grandmother of 7. Sister of Germaine Ryan (Tom) and the late Rev. Patrick Nolan, Sean, and Maureen O’Callahan. Relatives and friends invited to call Saturday, Sept. 13,...

John J. Kelley

John J. Kelley

Sep 2, 2014

John J. Kelley Sr. on Sept. 2, 2014. Of Whitemarsh, formerly of Flourtown. Beloved husband of the late Rita (nee Ciliberti) for 59 years. Loving father of John (Christine), Rita Schmidt (Robert), Kevin (Robin), Paul, and Karen (Greg Davis). Grandpop of Kelley, Brian, Lisa, Robert Jr, Colleen, Julianne, and Kevin,Jr., Great grandpop of Bobby. Brother of Thomas, Grace Morris, and...

Wilhelmina Masturzo

Wilhelmina Masturzo

Aug 21, 2014

Wilhelmina (“Billee”) Heller Masturzo passed away August 21, 2014 at Holy Redeemer Hospital. She was born February 20, 1921 in Philadelphia, PA to Margaret Brogan Heller and Theodore B. Heller. She graduated from JW Hallahan Catholic Girls High School in 1938. She worked as Chief Dispatcher at Scott Brothers Trucking Company, Philadelphia, PA where she met her husband, the late...

Lawrence W. Carr

Lawrence W. Carr

Aug 17, 2014

Lawrence W. Carr, of Boca Raton, FL, formerly of Phila.(Swampoodle). Son of the late Michael and Catherine(nee McCullagh). Larry was a U.S Army Air Corps WWII(over the hump) CBI vet. He is survived by his brother Edward(Dorothy)Carr. Predeceased by his brothers Michael Carr CSSp, Terence, and Cecilia. He will be loved and missed by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass...

Rositta E Koszyk

Rositta E Koszyk

Aug 16, 2014

Rositta E. Koszyk, of Flourtown. On August 16, 2014. Longtime resident of Bethlehem Village. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday August 20, 2014 at 10:30AM at St Joseph's Villa 110 W. Wissahickon Ave Flourtown, PA. Relatives and friends may call from 9:30-10:30AM at St. Joseph's Villa. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Bensalem.

Thomas A. Armstrong

Thomas A. Armstrong

Aug 8, 2014

Thomas A. Armstrong, of Oreland. On August 8, 2014. Husband of the late Margaret Armstrong. Father of Thomas A. Artmstrong. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday August 14, 2014 at 10:15AM at Holy Martyrs Church Allison Rd and Ulmer Ave. Oreland, PA 19075. Relatives and friends are invited to call from 9:15-10:15AM at the church. Interment will follow in...