OBITUARIES

Diana McGarry Pistilli

Diana McGarry Pistilli

Mar 22, 2015

Diana Mc Garry Pistilli, 54, of Ambler, passed suddenly in her sleep on Sunday March 22, 2015. Diana was the loving wife of Charles “Chaz” Pistilli. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Pat McGarry. She is survived by her stepfather Jack Bridges her sisters, Donna and Dana and brother Jackie. In addition, Diana is survived by the...

Michael J. Higgins

Michael J. Higgins

Mar 22, 2015

Michael Joseph Higgins, 63, on March 22, 2015. Dear husband of Teresa (nee Kenny). Beloved father of Lisa Gordon, Angela Dougherty (Mike), and Christina Higgins. Devoted Pop Pop of Joanne, Sean, Olivia, Michael, and Moria. Brother of Eileen Donahue (Bill), and Rosemarie Quinn (Jim). Mike proudly served in the U.S. Marines Corp. Relatives and friends are invited to call Saturday...

Charles A. Joiner

Charles A. Joiner

Mar 7, 2015

Charles A. Joiner, 82, professor emeritus of political science at Temple University, died March 7, in Philadelphia. He was chairman of the Department of Political Science from 1962 to 1968 and Public Director of Administration and Executive Development at Temple University from 1962 to 1968 and in 1974. Joiner retired from Temple University in 1994. An expert on South Vietnam,...

Margaret Mary Rauner

Margaret Mary Rauner

Mar 5, 2015

MARGARET MARY "PEG" RAUNER (nee Donohue) on March 5, 2015 of Germantown. Wife of the late Warner F. "Bud". Mother of Patricia H. (Todd M. Will) and William J. (Susan). Grandmother of Paige, Shane, Georgie, Kayla and Brady. Sister of William, Mary, and the late Morgan. Survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family through BallymaguiganRoots.com and Ancestry.com. Services to...

Rosalie G. Owens

Rosalie G. Owens

Mar 3, 2015

Rosalie G. Owens (nee Adiletto) on Mar. 3, 2015. Of Springhouse Estates and formerly of Erdenheim, Wife of the late John Owens. Beloved mother of Lori Dolan (Don). Grandmother of Elizabeth. Relatives and friends are invited to call Friday 9AM. Followed by a Funeral Mass at 10AM at St. Genevieve Church, 1225 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown, PA 19031. Int. Holy Sepuchre...

Elaine M. Fitzpatrick

Elaine M. Fitzpatrick

Feb 26, 2015

ELAINE M. FITZPATRICK (NEE GRAHAM) ON FEBRUARY 26, 2015. OF WILDWOOD CREST, N.J. FORMERLY OF AMBLER AND PHILA., PA. LOVING HUSBAND OF JOHN F. FITZPATRICK, SR. DEVOTED FATHER OF KERRY GIDLEY (CHRISTOPHER), JOHN FITZPATRICK, JR. (JULIE) AND SCOTT FITZPATRICK, SR. (KRISTA). DEAR NAN OF JOHNNY GIDLEY, KATHERINE GIDLEY, JACK FITZPATRICK, SCOTT FITZPATRICK, MOLLY FITZPATRICK, DANIEL FITZPATRICK AND CHARLES FITZPATICK. DAUGHTER...

Laurie L. McKay

Laurie L. McKay

Feb 24, 2015

Laurie L.(nee McNamara)McKay, on February 24, 2015. Loving mother of Kristen James(Andrew), Meredith McMahon(Kevin), Heather Wenger(Craig). Wife to Robert. Grandmother to 4. Sister to Michael McNamara(Kati), Jill Toogood(William), Thomas McNamara(Lori), Joseph McNamara(Kathleen), Jane McNamara. Stepdaughter to Elaine McNamara(the late John). A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday at 10:30AM at St. Helena’s Church 1489 DeKalb Pike(at Yost Rd) Blue...

Joan M. Taylor

Joan M. Taylor

Feb 20, 2015

Joan M. Taylor, 77, passed away on Feb. 20, 2015 with her sister Mary Taylor Dugan Grebis at her side. Loving aunt to niece Meghan Dugan and nephew Bob Dugan. Joan had a career as an elementary school teacher and later as a receptionist for the Barnes Foundation in Merion. Her warm and cheerful smile, her kindness and thoughtfulness for...

William A. Madella

William A. Madella

Feb 17, 2015

WILLIAM A. MADELLA, 82, on February 17, 2015, of Philadelphia PA, was a Korean War Army Veteran and former Philadelphia Police Officer. Beloved brother of Winifred Previtera and the late Thomas J. Madell. Loving uncle to many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be held on March 20, 2015, 10 A.M., at the Chapel of the...

Theresa Suchy

Theresa Suchy

Feb 4, 2015

THERESA (nee Burns) SUCHY, on Feb. 4, 2015. Formerly of Willow Grove. Wife of the late James R. Beloved mother of Mary Ellen Bongarzone (Paul), Jim, and Lisa Gooley (John). Grandmother of six. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday 9AM followed by a Funeral Mass at 10AM at Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Church, 1325 Upper State...

Suzanne White Frank

Suzanne White Frank

Jan 29, 2015

Suzanne White Frank, “Susie”, aged 90, died January 29. Married for 68 years to the late Armin C. Frank, she is survived by her 3 children, Gretchen Frank Carey, A. Carlyle Frank, Jonathan White Frank (Sarah), 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Susie traveled east to attend Connecticut College and later lived with her husband and...

Kathleen H. Chorlton

Kathleen H. Chorlton

Jan 29, 2015

Kathleen Hanlon Chorlton, of Oreland, on January 29, 2015. Services and Interment were held privately.

Maria G. Sabino

Maria G. Sabino

Jan 27, 2015

SABINO Maria G. (nee Ventresca) on Jan. 27, 2015. Of Flourtown. Wife of Vincenzo. Mother of Mario and Domenic. Sister of Ben, Lena Bergey (Torre), and Dina Giammarco (Carmen). Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing Wed, 9AM followed by a Funeral Mass 10AM at St. Genevieve Church, 1225 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown,PA 19031. Int. Private.

Rev. Walter J. Menig CM

Rev. Walter J. Menig CM

Jan 26, 2015

Rev. Walter Joseph Menig C.M. on Jan. 26, 2015. Brother of the late Howard and Richard. Cousin Helen Cwiklinski. Religious, relatives, and friends are invited to a viewing Thursday, Jan.29, 3-5PM and 7-9PM and Friday, Jan.30, 9-10AM at St. Vincent’s Seminary 500 E. Chelten Ave., Phila., PA 19144. A Funeral Mass will be, Jan. 30, at 10:30AM at St. Vincent’s...

Rev. John J. Hodnett CM

Rev. John J. Hodnett CM

Jan 26, 2015

Rev. John J Hodnett C.M. on Jan. 26, 2015. Brother of Mary and the late Margaret Bischofberger.. Religious, relatives, and friends are invited to a viewing Friday, Jan.30, 3-5PM and 7-9PM and Saturday, Jan.31, 9:30-10:30AM at St. Vincent’s Seminary 500 E. Chelten Ave., Phila., PA 19144. A Funeral Mass will be, Jan. 31, at 11AM at St. Vincent’s Seminary. Burial...

John Moross

John Moross

Jan 22, 2015

JOHN "JACK" MOROSS SR., on January 22, 2015, formerly of Germantown and Wyndmoor. Beloved husband of Aileen (nee Roken). Father of Jack Jr. (Denise), Kevin (Robin), Aileen Meyle (Gerry), and the late Mark. Grandfather of Randy, Kiah, Gerry Jr., Ann Marie, and Gregory. Jack was a graduate of LaSalle College High School and LaSalle College. He received his Master's degree...

Mark F. Brady

Mark F. Brady

Jan 20, 2015

Mark F.Brady,66, of Glenside and formerly of Germantown. Loving husband of Brooke. Father of Hillary Cogan(Chris), Lydia Trotter(Chuck), Hank, and Quinn. Grandfather of Vivienne Cogan. A celebration of Mark’s life will be held on Friday at 11AM at Trinity Episcopal Church 708 S. Bethlehem Pike Ambler, PA 19002. Relatives and friends are invited to call from 9-11AM at the church....

Charles McElroy

Charles McElroy

Jan 16, 2015

Charles McElroy, of Oreland, age 87 died peacefully at home on January 16, 2015. Previously of Seven Dolors Parish in Wyndmoor. Born in Ballyfatton, County Tyrone, Ireland. Beloved husband of the late Alice (Mc Cullagh). Loving father of Martin (Pat), Anne, Missy (Stephen) Meenan and Macartan (Beth). Adored Grandpa of 7 grandsons, Ryan, Christopher, Timmy, Patrick, Shane, Conor and Brendan....

Irene B. Pryzblinski

Irene B. Pryzblinski

Jan 7, 2015

Irene B.(nee Maciejewski) Pryzblinski, on Jan. 7, 2015. Of Oreland, formerly of Mt Carmel, PA. Wife of late Lawrence. Mother of Thomas and Barbara. Grandmother of Megan (John) Maccherone. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday at 1PM at Holy Martyrs Church Allison Rd and Ulmer Ave Oreland, PA. Relatives and friends are invited to call from 12:30-1PM at the...

JoAnn M. Halligan

JoAnn M. Halligan

Jan 4, 2015

JoAnn M. Halligan, on Jan. 4, 2015. Of Oreland. Beloved wife of Edward. Loving mother of Ed and Caitlin. Sister of Barbara(Phil), Joseph(Sue) and the late Ronnie. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday at 11:30AM at Holy Martyrs Church Allison Rd. and Ulmer Ave, Oreland, PA 19075. Relatives and...