Obituaries

BACANSKOSCHRISTINE (nee Kuky), Sept. 20, 2006. Devoted wife of the late Stanley J. Loving mom of Stanley (Barbara), Janet Burns (Jack), Dennis (Lori) and the late Steven (Louise). Grandmom of 11 and great grandmom of 11. Relatives and friends invited to her viewing and funeral Tues. 8:30 A.M. from the McCAFFERTY-SWEENEY FUNERAL HOME, 6126 Torresdale Ave. Funeral Mass 10 A.M.,...

MARCOLONGO-GERAGHTYJANE F. MARCOLONGO (nee Geraghty), suddenly Sept. 13, 2006, beloved mother of Patrick Marcolongo, Megan Marcolongo and Rayann Wolf; dear daughter of Joseph and the late Jane Geraghty; loving sister of Lorrie Zaborowski, Joseph Geraghty, Dennis Geraghty, Maureen Zaborowski, Colleen Glennon and Patricia Rawle; also survived by her large, loving family. Relatives and friends invited to her Viewing Tues. 10...

MARCOLONGO-GERAGHTYJANE F. MARCOLONGO (nee Geraghty), suddenly Sept. 13, 2006, beloved mother of Patrick Marcolongo, Megan Marcolongo and Rayann Wolf; dear daughter of Joseph and the late Jane Geraghty; loving sister of Lorrie Zaborowski, Joseph Geraghty, Dennis Geraghty, Maureen Zaborowski, Colleen Glennon and Patricia Rawle; also survived by her large, loving family. Relatives and friends invited to her Viewing Tues. 10...

RHOADSLYNNE M. on Sept. 11, 2006. Loving mother of Nicky, Frankie, and Ashlyn Galzarano; devoted daughter of Carol and Dale Hrbek and the late Chuck Rhoads; sister of Chuck Rhoads, Danielle Sherwood, Kristin Fierimonte, Daniel Fierimonte, Josh Hrbek, Samantha Hrbek and Charlie Rhoads; also survived by her loving companion Nicky Galzarano and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are...

STEVENSONANNA MARIE (nee Carney) on Sept. 8, 2006. Devoted wife of the late Charles. Loving mother of Barbara McNally (James) and the late Charles Jr. Dear Nana of John Grady (Jeani), Laura McGovern (Gerry), Lynne Gallagher (Brian), Joe Stevenson (Kelly), Janis Stercula and Nanny of 13. Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Mass Tuesday 12 noon in Resurrection...

SCHULTZANNA J. (nee Weist) on Sept. 2, 2006; loving mother of Tony Castro, Debbie Fairman, Ken Karuza, Joann Schultz, John Schultz and the late Linda Myers and Jimmy Schultz. Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Thursday, 11 A.M. til 12 noon at the McCAFFERTY-SWEENEY FUNERAL HOME, 6126 Torresdale Ave. Interment Greenmount Cemetery.www.McCaffertySweeneyFuneralHome.com

MINSTERKATHLEEN MARIE (nee McDonnell) on Aug. 20, 2006, wife of Paul C. Sr., mother of Paul C. Jr., loving daughter of Kathleen and the late Michael McDonnell, dear sister of Thomas J. McDonnell (Diana) and Bridget A. Magee (Ed); beloved daughter-in-law of Shirley, sister-in-law of Shirley, and daughter-in-law of Paul; also survived by loving nieces, nephews, and friends. Relatives and...

KLINEVERNA M., (nee Zielinski), on Aug. 20, 2006; Beloved wife of the late Elmer E., loving mother of Betty Deegan; grandmother of Judy Witkowski, Susan Walker, Thomas Deegan and the late Irene Dickson; great grandmother of 10; great great grandmother of 5. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thurs. 9:30 A.M. at McCAFFERTY-SWEENEY FUNERAL HOME, 6126 Torresdale Ave....

RYANHELEN MARIE "NELLIE" (nee Riley), Aug. 14, 2006, age 98, formerly of St. Columba Parish (Swampoodle). Wife of the late Joseph. Survived by her 4 children, Rose Marie Cook, Kathleen P. Kern (Charles), Thomas Ryan (Shelley) and Maureen Gaul (James). Also survived by 10 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and an extended family of all who knew and loved her. Relatives...

MANEELYFRANK C., on Aug. 13, 2006. Dear husband of 44 years to Marion (nee Powell); also survived by 3 sisters, one brother-in-law, one sister-in-law, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thursday, from 11 A.M. to 12 Noon, at McCAFFERTY-SWEENEY FUNERAL HOME, 6126 Torresdale Ave. Graveside Service and Interment will be held 1 P.M. in Hillside...

DOOLEYRITA C. (nee Flynn) Aug. 10, 2006; beloved wife of Richard, Sr. and loving mother of John (Sandy), Margaret Balco (Craig), Richard (Cathy), Patricia Kraft (Roger), Mary Finch (Jerry) and the late Elizabeth Deal (Joe); also survived by one brother Charles Flynn; 15 grand-children and 7 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends invited to her Funeral Wed. 9:30 A.M. in St....

LOISEAUCATHERINE E. (nee Gonce), Aug. 6, 2006. Wife of the late Joseph Sr., beloved mother of Clarence Hobbs and Joseph Loiseau Jr. (Rita); also survived by her 5 grandchildren Denise, Veronica, Clarence, Michael and Daniel; 3 great grandchildren Chad, Troy and Christy Lynn and her devoted friend Etta Link. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Fri. at 9 A.M....

RUTTER JEAN (nee Rakowski) on July 31, 2006. A life long resident of Wissinoming, beloved bride of Robert E., loving mom of Robin Lane and Annmarie Jones (Kevin), grandmother of Brandon, Erin, Corrie Lane and Scott, Alex Speegle. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 P.M. and Thursday after 8:30 A.M. at the...

HUGHESRICHARD J., suddenly July 26, 2006. Devoted companion of Geraldine Smith. Loving dad of Renee Nugent (Mike) and Rochelle Reithmeier (Joe). Pop-Pop of 9. Also survived by his sister Maryanne Lyman. Former spouse of Regina Hughes. Relatives and friends invited to his viewing and funeral Sat. 8:30 A.M. from THE SUCHARSKI F.H., 2324 Margaret St. Funeral ceremony 10:30 A.M. Int....

HUGHESRICHARD J., suddenly July 26, 2006. Devoted companion of Geraldine Smith. Loving dad of Renee Nugent (Mike) and Rochelle Reithmeier (Joe). Pop-Pop of 9. Also survived by his sister Maryanne Lyman. Former spouse of Regina Hughes. Relatives and friends invited to his viewing and funeral Sat. 8:30 A.M. from THE SUCHARSKI F.H., 2324 Margaret St. Funeral ceremony 10:30 A.M. Int....

DONNELLYSTEVEN T. Beloved son of Jacqueline Donnelly and Michael Yancer; loving brother of Rachel Davidovics; loving grandson of Margaret McIntyre. He will also be sadly missed by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing and Funeral Saturday, 8 A.M., from McCAFFERTY-SWEENEY FUNERAL HOME, 6126 Torresdale Ave. Funeral Mass, 10 A.M., St. Bartholomew Church. Int....

KELLYTHOMAS J., July 19, 2006. A WWII Navy Veteran. Loving husband of Rita L. (nee Jackowski) devoted father of Eileen Kelkres, Thomas J., Katherine, Lawrence and Janet; grandpop of 5; also survived by his sisters, Anne Kelly and Marie Stollsteimer; his brother, Rev. James P. Kelly, OSFS. Relatives and friends invited to his viewing Tues., 8:30 A.M. from the McCAFFERTY-SWEENEY...

DUNNLORETTA M. (nee McGrath), July 19, 2006. Loving mom of Loretta McDowell (Joseph), Edward (Susan), Thomas and the late James. Grandmom of 8. Great grandmom of 8. Also survived by her brother Thomas McGrath. Relatives and friends invited to her Viewing Friday, 7 to 9 P.M. and Saturday after 9 A.M. from the McCAFFERTY-SWEENEY FUNERAL HOME, 6126 Torresdale Ave. Funeral...

LABBSHIRLEY (nee Brookes), July 12, 2006. Wife of the late William. Mother of Linda Lewis, William Labb and Lisa Rahn. Sister of Elizabeth Howe, George Brookes and Karen Myers, also survived by 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends invited to her Viewing and Funeral Tues. 9:30 A.M. from THE McCAFFERTY-SWEENEY F.H., 6126 Torresdale Ave. Service to begin...

MONKIEWICZLINDA M. July 6, 2006; loving mother of Ronald Jackson, David Jackson (Karen) and Dawn Henderson (Christian); devoted Mom-Mom of Bailee, Hannah, Joshua and Dylan; also survived by her brother Joseph and her sister Judith Monkiewicz. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday 6-8 PM and Tuesday after 8:30 AM from the McCAFFERTY-SWEENEY FUNERAL HOME, 6126 Torresdale Ave....