OBITUARIES

Joel Banha

Joel Banha

Mar 24, 2014

Joel Banha, on March 24, 2014. Of Flourtown. Husband of Edith. Father of Jack and John. Grandfather of Ryan, Mika, and Max. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 11AM at the JOHN F. MURRAY FUNERAL HOME 1220 Bethlehem Pike Flourtown, PA 19031. Relatives and friends are invited to call from 10-11AM at the funeral home. Interment will be...

Julius V. Capriotti

Julius V. Capriotti

Mar 20, 2014

Julius Vincent Capriotti, 91, peacefully drew his last breath on March 20, 2014.  Beloved husband of the late Marcelle Louise.  Brother of Eva Thomas, the late Joseph and the late Frances Lutcavage.  Dear father of Peter, Frances C. Lynch(Frank) and the late Pauline.  Julius has 12 beautiful grandchildren spanning three generations.  A decorated World War II veteran, he proudly served...

Barbara Wyeth

Barbara Wyeth

Mar 12, 2014

Barbara Wyeth, of Oreland, on March 12, 2014.  Age 67.  Beloved wife of John B.  Loving mother of William and Shannon Zanine.  Devoted grandmother of Hailey, Connor, Shelby, Braden, and Samantha.  Loving mommy to her pups Merkyl and Dextyr.  Dear sister of Richard Snyder(Debbie).  Friends and family are invited to share their memories at her home on Wednesday March 19,...

Mercedes G. Smith

Mercedes G. Smith

Mar 5, 2014

Mercedes G. Smith June 7, 1930 – March 5, 2014 Mercedes is survived by her husband of 61 years, John F. Smith, her 6 children: J. Alford (Mary-Jo), W. Wakefield (Mary), Gery Smith McKenna (John), Ashley Smith Holton (Jack), Peter Topping and D. Hunter (Lisa), 14 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Mercedes raised her family with a warm heart, a strong...

Rev. Robert J Swain CM

Rev. Robert J Swain CM

Feb 28, 2014

Rev. Robert J. Swain C.M. on Feb.28, 2014. Brother of the late Constance Kirkpatrick. Religious, relatives, and friends are invited to his viewing Thursday, 9-10AM, Mar.6, 2014, at St. Vincent’s Seminary, 500 E. Chelten Ave., Phila., PA 19144. Funeral Mass 10:30AM in the Community Chapel of St. Vincent’s Seminary. Interment Thursday, 2PM at The Vincentian Community Cemetery, Princeton, N.J. Memorial...

James G. Melly

James G. Melly

Feb 17, 2014

James G. Melly, of Oreland, suddenly on Feb. 17, 2014 at the age of 58. Beloved husband of Irene M.(nee Kiely). Loving father of Stephanie A. Struse(Stephen), and Daniel G. Melly. Dear son of Mary A. and the late George N. Melly. Brother of Marie McGowan, Francis Melly, Michael Melly, Stephen Melly, Gerard Melly, and Regina Radaszkiewicz. A Funeral Mass...

Thomas E. Hoban

Thomas E. Hoban

Feb 16, 2014

Thomas E. Hoban on Feb. 16, 2014. Of Phila. Beloved husband of Claire (nee Flannery). Loving father of John(Cathie), Susan Hoban-Dye(Bob), Fran Caine(Steven), Tom(Geri), Mary Ellen, Claire, Kate Dingley(Joe), Marty(Angela), and Jim(Colleen). Grandfather of 14 and great grandfather of 3. Brother of Nancy. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday at 11AM at St. Genevieve Church 1225 Bethlehem Pike...

Katherine "Kay" M. Austin

Katherine "Kay" M. Austin

Feb 16, 2014

Kay(Katherine) Mary Austin. On Feb. 16, 2014. Of Flourtown, formerly of Oreland. Mother of Anita Cafone(Francis) and Dale Austin(Debbie) Grandmother of 5 and great grandmother of 7. Sister of Ann Betack(Henry). Aunt of David Betack. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 10AM at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church 654 N. Easton Rd. Glenside, PA 19038. Relatives and friends...

Marie B. Coll

Marie B. Coll

Feb 14, 2014

Marie B. Coll (nee Berthier) on Feb. 14, 2014. Formerly from Ambler and originally from Germantown. Wife of the late Vincent E. Sr. Beloved mother of Vincent E. Jr. PhD., and Bernadette Engard (Christopher). Grandmother of Vincent and Collin. She is also survived by her sister Marguerite, 3 sisters-in-law, brother-in-law John, and many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will...

Nance A. Davis

Nance A. Davis

Feb 14, 2014

Nance A. Davis (nee Walsh) on Feb.14, 2014, of Lansdale and formerly of E. Germantown. Wife of the late Harry C. Dear mother of William Davis(Linda), Charles Quigley and Robert Quigley(Bernadette). Grandmother of Kim, Christopher, Bobby, Charlie, Amy, Stephanie, Adam, and Corey. Great-grandmother of Brent and Reese. Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing Wed. 9AM followed by a...

Phoebe Hwei-Yueh Shih

Phoebe Hwei-Yueh Shih

Feb 11, 2014

Phoebe Hwei-Yueh (Chu) Shih, "Phoebe Kozuhowski", 86, of Flourtown, PA passed away from complications following a stroke on February 11th. She was born (May 23, 1927) and raised in Kunming, China with an older brother and sister and studied at the National Institute of Fine Arts, Hangzhou, China. In the early 50's she immigrated to the US and studied at...

Margaret M. Albracht

Margaret M. Albracht

Feb 7, 2014

Margaret M. Albracht, 71, of Oreland, PA passed from this life peacefully on February 7th. Loving mother of Maureen (Michael) Chambers, John Eckhoff, Becky Albracht, Megan (Jason) Davey, Ronald Albracht, Jr. and proud grandmother of Michael, Mason, Matthew, Paige, Jake, Tyler and Norah. Pre-deceased by 2 brothers and survived by 4 sisters. Born in County Galway, Ireland, she came to...

John Adams Weaver

John Adams Weaver

Feb 7, 2014

John Adams Weaver, on February 7, 2014, Of Ft. Washington. Husband of Anne Marie(nee Masline). Father of Garth(Tammi), Lisa(Mike), David and the late Mark(Cheryl). he is also survived by his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is also be missed greatly by Anne's brother's, sisters, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Wednesday from 6-7:30PM at the...

Jose G Filamor

Jose G Filamor

Jan 27, 2014

Jose G. Filamor on Jan.27, 2014. Beloved husband of Karen (nee Lawless). Father of Trish, Guz, Julius, Mary Jo, and Joseff. Grandfather of 5. Also survived by 3 sisters, 2brothers and aunt Didi Gruen. Relatives and friends are invited to call Thursday 9AM followed by a Funeral Mass 10AM at Holy Cross Chuch, E. Mt. Airy Ave., Phila., PA 19119....

Claire Shields

Claire Shields

Jan 25, 2014

Claire Shields (nee Smith) on Jan. 25, 2014. Of Flourtown. Wife of the late Edward P. Dear mother of Marguerite Edwards (Ross), Maureen, John (Carolyn), and Paul (Margaret McIlvaine). Grandmother of 6 and Great-grandmother of 4. Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing Sat. 8:30AM followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30AM at St Joseph Villa, 110 W. Wissahickon...

Edward J Henry

Edward J Henry

Jan 9, 2014

Edward J. Henry, on Jan.9, 2014. Of Blue Bell, formerly of Germantown. Husband of the late Nancy K. (nee Keane). Father of Sharon Hilferty, Vincent, and the late Shawn, and Edward III. Relatives and friends are invited to Sat. Jan. 25, 2014 at 11AM followed by a Funeral Mass 12 Noon at St. Helena’s Church, Yost Rd. and DeKalb Pike,...

Jeanne C. Landers

Jeanne C. Landers

Jan 5, 2014

Jeanne C. Landers, (nee Quinlan) on Jan. 5, 2014. Formerly of Germantown. Beloved wife of the late Arthur T. Loving mother of Christine, Thomas (Sue), Joseph (Dawn), MaryJean O’Byrne (Robert), Patricia Harkins (David), Karen (Michael Morris), Ann Beatus (Neal) and Susan (Natasha Dwyer). Grandmother of 7. Sister of Gertrude and the late Marjorie and Paul. A Funeral Mass will be...

Rev. William Goff CM

Rev. William Goff CM

Dec 29, 2013

Rev. William P. Goff CM, on December 29, 2013. Brother of Dorothy, Marion and the late Carol. Religious, relatives and friends are invited to his viewings Thursday from 3-5PM and 7-9PM and again Friday from 9-10AM at St. Vincent’s Seminary 500 East Chelten Ave Philadelphia, PA 19144. Funeral Mass will follow at 10:30AM. Interment will be held on Friday at...

Kevan Matthew Isaacs

Kevan Matthew Isaacs

Dec 21, 2013

Kevan Matthew Isaacs, 25, suddenly on Dec. 21, 2013. Of Phila., formerly of Hatboro. Amazing person and cherished son of Gary D. Isaacs and Margaret Marron. Much loved brother of Bryan and Grace Isaacs. Grandson of Henry T. and Clare Marron, and the late Joyce “Bubbie” Schwartz and Howard Isaacs. He is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles and...

Dorothy C. Toy

Dorothy C. Toy

Dec 14, 2013

Dorothy Cecilia Edzwald Toy passed in Las Vegas, NV. Her only son, Joseph Toy, was by her side during the last months of her life. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on June 6, 1927 and is the daughter of the late John Edzwald and Genevieve Zubrzycka Edzwald. She was a member of St. Laurentius parish, graduated from Philadelphia High...