Obituaries

PowellDaniel on October 29, 2016. Sadly missed by all of those who loved and cared for him. Family and friends are invited to his viewing Friday 1 PM at the McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home 6126 Torresdale Avenue. Funeral Service 2 PM. Interment private. Arrangements by McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home 6126 Torresdale Avenue, John Barnes, Supervisor. McCaffertySweeneyFuneralHome.com

Edward Cyrankowski, 82, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2016. Ed is preceded in death by his parents Felicia and Francis Cyrankowski and two sisters, Dorothy Hettinger and Frances Harvey. He is survived by the love of his life, Irma, and his eight children, Debbie DeLeo and her husband, Bill, Eddie Cyrankowski, Linda Seiberlich and her husband...

RODRIGUEZJesus M. on Oct. 21, 2016. Dear husband of the late Graciela Valencia. Beloved father of Ofer Rodriguez, John G. Rodriguez, Viviana Dotson and Anthony Rodriguez. Also sadly missed by 8 grandchildren, Gregory, Danielle, Eliana, Stephanie, Daniel, Cedric, Graciela, Maddox and 2 great-grandchildren Gabriela and Ariana. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Sunday evening 5 to 7 PM...

EDWARD MALAK, age 50, tragically on October 11, 2016. Beloved son of Catherine, dear brother of Donald (Josie), Doris Malak, Joseph (Kristen), and Michael (Chrissy). Loving fiance of Barbara Maniglia, devoted dad of Edward Malak and Margaret Maniglia. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing and funeral Monday...

CHOMISZEWSKIJOSEPH E., age 48, on October 6, 2016. Devoted son of Mildred and the late John A. Sr., loving brother of Albert, John A. Jr., Michael, Deborah Gracki, Cindy Curcurto, Beth Ann Snyder and also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Monday 9:30-10:45 A.M. at the McCAFFERTY-SWEENEY FUNERAL HOME, 6126 Torresdale...

TOMANELEANOR ROSE on September 22, 2016. Loving mother of Kathleen Thursby (Rodney), Timothy (Jessica) and the late James "Jimmy". Devoted grandmom of Matthew, Tyler, and Chloe, also survived by her sister Florence "Flossie" O'Neill, brother Charles Trautz, and she is the loving companion of Joe Lister for the last 28 years. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing and...

IdedeLawrence on August 28, 2016. Sadly missed by his loving family. Viewing and funeral were held at the McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home and burial was in Magnolia Cemetery.Arrangements by McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home of Torresdale Avenue, John Barnes Supervisor, 215 333 0500

SnowbergerMichael on August 28, 2016. Sadly missed by his loving family. Viewing and funeral were held at the McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home and burial was in Magnolia Cemetery.Arrangements by McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home of Torresdale Avenue, John Barnes Supervisor, 215 333 0500

NERONICHOLAS A., on September 2, 2016. Loving husband of the late Adelaide (nee Sheehy); devoted father of Sandra L. Hicks (Robert), Peggy Karasek (Alex), and Nickie Nero; dear Pop-Pop of Tommy, Tara, Janet, Alex, Erik, Angie, Kristin, Michael, Michelle, Nicholas, and Anthony; also survived by 21 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great- grandchildren, and he is the brother of the late Dominic. Relatives...

Ryan, Patricia A. (nee Haig), age 57, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away quietly at her home on August 14th, 2016, after a lengthy battle with Liver Cancer. She was escorted Home by Our Heavenly Father, and greeted by her parents, Joseph and Amelia, and her nephew Rob Offenbach; all who preceded her in death. Loving wife of John L. Ryan,...

PRESCOTTTHERESA (nee Glennon), peacefully on Aug. 6, 2016. She is survived by her son John Binkley (Mary), step sons Fred (Ronnie), Dave, sisters Barbara Glennon SSJ, Bernadette Morocco (John), brothers Vince, Patrick, Joseph (Joan). Wife of the late Fred and mother of the late Patricia. Also survived by 7 grandchildren, 10 great grand-children, one great great grand-son, and many loving...

RedmondTimothy on July 22, 2016. Survived by his loving family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Wednesday evening August 3, 2016 from 5-7pm to celebrate his life at the McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home 6126 Torresdale avenue. Arrangements by McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home, John Barnes Supervisor 215.333.0500

SZYMENDERA ANNETTE "Connie" (nee Musial) on July 29, 2016. Devoted wife of Anthony, beloved mother of Tony (Heather), Annette Bujnowski (Steve), Paula Witalec, dear Babci of Mary, Anne, and John Szymendera, Emily, Steven and Joseph Bujnowski, and Jonathan and Jacob Witalec. Loving sister of John Musial (Wanda), sister in law of Frank Szymendera (Priss), and also survived by 6 dear...

William McIlmail passed away on July 27, 2016 at St Joseph's Manor in Meadowbrook, PA after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Bill was born in Philadelphia to James and Agnes McIlmail, along with brothers, James (deceased) and Jack. He attended North Catholic High School. Bill served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII and was a retired captain...

DolhanskyEva on July 25, 2016. Survived by her loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing and funeral Thursday July 28th 10 AM in St. Bartholomew's Church, Harbison and Cheltenham aves. Funeral Mass will begin 11 AM. Interment Oakland Cemetery. Arrangements by McCaffert-Sweeney Funeral Home of Torresdale Avenue, John J Barnes Supervisor, 215.333.0500. McCaffertySweeneyFuneralhome.com

DiStasioDavid on July 27, 2016. Loving husband of the late Patricia, beloved father of Vincent (Mary Ellen), David, Tricia Pottichen (Shawn), devoted Pop-Pop of Megan, Daniel, Hannah, and dear brother of the late Lorraine Pierson; also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing and funeral Saturday July 30th 9 AM in Resurrection of...

Edna Marie Smith Pickar was born on June 4, 1928 in Philadelphia, and passed onto her next life on June 27, 2016. She graced this earth for 88 years. Edna died peacefully at her home at Immaculate Mary Nursing Home. Loving mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Edna is survived by her daughters Maureen Paul nee Pickar (Thomas) and Marie Therese Eskuchen...

SZAREKGloria on June 16, 2016, tragically at age 68. Loving mother of Vicki Wiest (Scott) and Lisa Till (Kevin). Beloved Mom-Mom of Olivia, Lucas, and Colin. Devoted sister of Carol Maio and Christine Gambale. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Predeceased in death by her former husband Victor. Relatives, friends, and former coworkers from the US Government Defense Supply...

Charlene Thomson, 81, a three year resident of Immaculate Mary Home in Philadelphia, PA, lost her battle with Alzheimer's disease on the morning of May 25, 2016.She loved to sing and dance, vacation in Wildwood, tell stories, enjoy coffee and chocolate, but, most of all, spend time with family and friends. When she lost her ability to speak, her gift...

MoyerMary, survived by her loving family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing and funeral Friday 9AM in St. Bartholomew's Church Harbison and Cheltenham Avenues. Funeral Mass will begin 10 AM. Interment will follow in Our Lady of Grace Cemetery. Share your fondest memories at McCaffertysweeneyfuneralhome.com Arrangements by McCafferty-Sweeney Funeral Home of Torresdale Avenue, John Barnes Supervisor,...