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B8 Suburbs www.philly.com THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER Monday, August 26, 2002 Death Notices Death Notices Death Notices Obituary C. Minshall, safety specialist He enjoyed playing basketball, golf and baseball and was an Eagles football fan. His wife said that when he became ill, he took up bird-watching and was concerned when he was hospitalized that "somebody had to feed his birds." In addition to his wife of 28 years and his son, Mr. Minshall is survived by his mother and stepfather, Eleanor and Bud Tabor; a sister; and a brother. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m.

Wednesday at the Episcopal Church of the Messiah, De-Kalb Pike, Gwynedd. Friends may call at 10 a.m. Burial will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Zachary R. Minshall Education Fund, Harleysville National Bank, Box 428, Spring House, Pa.

19477. gan "Life's short, play hard." Raised in Parkside in Delaware County, Mr. Minshall was a graduate of Sun Valley High School in Aston. While earning a bachelor's degree from Temple University, he was a part-time police officer in Parkside and was later a police officer in Aston. After graduating from the Pennsylvania State Police Academy, he was a sergeant in charge of the homicide unit with the Delaware County criminal investigation division for 10 years.

He then became program manager and security manager for General Electric in Valley Forge. Until November, he was an environmental health and safety specialist for Lockheed Martin Corp. in Valley Forge. Mr. Minshall had a master's degree in public safety and environment from St.

Joseph's University and was a graduate of the FBI Academy. Philadelphia. Memorial donations may be made to the Paley Day Care Center, 2199 Strahle Philadelphia 19152. Martin M.Elfant Business owner, 88 Martin M. Elfant, 88, of Philadelphia, retired owner of Elfant Wissahickon Realtors, died Friday of a stroke at Keystone House, a hospice in Wyndmoor.

Raised in South Philadelphia by Russian Jewish immigrants, Mr. Elfant graduated from South Philadelphia High School in 1931. He earned a bachelor's degree from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and attended law school at Penn. Before serving in the Army Quartermaster's Corps during World War II, he was an auditor for the Pennsylvania tax bureau and was an accountant for the Social Security Administration. After his discharge in 1946, he founded Martin M.

Elfant Realty, now Elfant Wissahickon Realtors, in Philadelphia. The company specialized in real-estate sales and property management in Northwest Philadelphia and the suburbs. He also established Direct Mortgage Loan Co. He retired in the mid-1970s. Before moving to Northeast Philadelphia, Mr.

Elfant had lived for many years in Wyndmoor. He was a member of Temple Beth Tikveh in Erdenheim and the Klein Branch of the Jewish Community Center in Philadelphia. An enthusiastic athlete, he had been a member of his high school boxing team and played tennis and volleyball into his 80s. His wife of 28 years, Sylvia Flick Elfant, died in 1970. He is survived by daughters Kay, Ina Asher and Janet Keogh; son, Robert; a sister; 10 grandchildren; and his longtime companion, Rosalind Wallach.

A funeral service was yesterday at Goldsteins' Rosenberg's Raphael Sacks Funeral Home in Philadelphia. Burial was in Mount Lebanon Cemetery in Collingdale. Memorial donations may be made to Israel Emergency Fund, Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, 2100 Arch Philadelphia 19101. G. Marilynn Vadner Homemaker, 75 G.

Marilynn Whickcar Vadner, 75, of Wayne, a homemaker and volunteer, died of cancer Thursday at her home. Mrs. Vadner was raised in South Bend, Ind. After earning a bachelor's degree from DeP- By Sally A. Downey INQUIRER STAFF WRITER Clifton S.

Minshall, 53, of Lower Gwynedd, a former Delaware County law-enforcement officer and a health and safety specialist, died of multiple myeloma Friday at Fox Chase Cancer Center. His cancer was diagnosed in 1993 when his son, Zachary, was 18 months old. "The doctors gave him 18 months to live, but he was determined he was going to help raise our son," said his wife, Sabine Wolters Minshall. She said he had a bone-marrow transplant in 1994 and "was willing to enroll in every clinical trial we could find." "He was an inspiration," she said. "He kept his sense of humor.

He was one of the funniest people I know." She said her husband wouldn't wear a hospital gown, preferring shorts and his favorite T-shirt printed with the slo In the Region Gerald J. Dougherty Retired truck driver, 66 Gerald "Jerry" J. Dougherty, 66, of East Lansdowne, a retired truck driver and former Sun Ship supervisor died Friday of cancer at his home. A lifelong resident of East Lansdowne, Mr. Dougherty joined the Army as a teenager and served in Turkey and Germany.

After his discharge in the late 1950s, he worked for Sun Ship in Chester. He was a supervisor at Sun when the shipyard closed in 1977. He then drove tractor-trailers for Interstate Brands Corp. in Philadelphia until retiring last year. In 1958, Mr.

Dougherty married Edith Rae. She died in 1997. For the last five years, he competed as a stock-car racer at tracks in Delaware. He is survived by sons Shawn and Mark; daughter Erin; his mother, Dorothy Kane Dougherty; a sister; two brothers; and six grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be said at 10 a.m.

today at St. Cyril of Alexandria Roman Catholic Church, 153 Penn East Lansdowne, Pa. 19050. Burial will be in SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Marple Township.

Memorial donations may be made to Delaware County Hospice, 5030 State Suite 3001, Drexel Hill, Pa. 19026. Sidney W. Rappeport Textile manufacturer, 92 Sidney W. Rappeport, 92, of Elkins Park, a retired textile industry manufacturer, died of heart failure Saturday at his home.

Mr. Rappeport was raised in the Strawberry Mansion section of Philadelphia and graduated from Simon Gratz High School. For many years he was employed in textile manufacturing in Philadelphia and was an executive for Coat Craft, a manufacturer of children's coats for 20 years before retiring in the early 1980s. For more than a decade, he sold computer-related products for J.T.C. Corp.

in Philadelphia before retiring for a second time in the 1990s. Mr. Rappeport enjoyed golf and was a member of the Ashbourne and Philmont Country Clubs. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Esther Deutser Savitz; a daughter, Bunny Shore; two sisters; and three grandchildren. A graveside service was yesterday at Har Nebo Cemetery in ROSENFELD Aug.

23, 2002, MOLLIE Y. (nee Youngman) wife of the late Henry, mother of David Rosenfeld, grandmother of Emily and Jessica, Graveside Services and Int. private. Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL SACKS RYAN August 22, 2002, FRANCES E.

of Kensington, age 82, daughter of the late James and Harriet Ryan, sister of the late James Ryan. Relatives and friends are invited to Viewing Wednesday 10:00 A.M. followed by the Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. at the Ascension Of Our Lord Church, 'G' Westmoreland Sts. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

WHEELER FUNERAL HOME SCHIAFFO MARY ANNE, on August 23, 2002; survived by a loving husband Dominic, of 53 years; one son, Jack Schiaffo; one daughter Edie Schiaffo; 5 grandchildren, Mary Anne, Joseph, Dominic Vigilante, Brian Schiaffo and Michalin Kelly; also survived by 3 brothers, Frank Trout (Jeannette), John Trout, Joseph Trout (Patricia). Mary Anne was a chairlady of the Womens' Auxilary of the Knights of Columbus, Laribida Council 1191 for several years. In lieu of flowers please send Donations in her name to The St. Francis Xavier School (Angel Fund), 24th and Wallace Sts, Phila 19130. Relatives, friends and members of The Womens' Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus, Laribida Council 1191 are invited to her Funeral Mass 10 A.M.

Wed. morning at The St. Francis Xavier Church (The Oratory), 24th and Greene Sts, Phila. A Viewing will be held Tues. evening from 7 to 9 P.M.

and Wed. morning 8:30 to 9:30 A.M. at THE DINAN FUNERAL HOME, 1921-23 Spring Garden St. Interment, HolyCross Cemetery, Yeadon STRAUSS on Aug. 19, 2002, STANLEY, age 83, formerly of Birdsboro, PA, and Pleasantville, NJ, father of Maryann Fasanella of Bordentown.

Graveside Services 10 A.M. Thurs. Aug. 29, 2002, at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Richmond PA. Condolences at www.radzieta.com STREP (SZCZECH) August 22, 2UU2, bUWAnU age eiovea son ot me iaie jacoD and Julia (nee Basara) Szczech; predeceased by 3 brothers, John, Joseph, Walter; 2 sisters, Bertha Swankowski, Genevieve Surdel; survived by sisters-in-law, Florence Szczech and Irene Strep; many nieces and nephews; grand nieces and nephews; dear friend of Anna Marie Golden; graduate of Roxborough High School; decorated WWII Combat Army Veteran of the 84th Infantry Division; life long employee of RCA.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing and Funeral Tues. 9 A.M., August 27, 2002 at St. Josaphat Church, cor. Silverwood and Cotton Sts, Myk. Funeral Mass 10 A.M.

Interment, Westminster Cem. In lieu of flowers a Donation in Edward's memory can be made to Alexandra and Ashley's College Fund, co Michele Surdel. KARCSH FUNERAL HOME STROYEK August 24, 2002, VINCENT J. JR. tstti-u age Deiovea husband of Anna (nee D'Amico); loving father of Thomas (Theresa), David (Anna May) and the late John Stroyek; sadly missed by his brothers, Thomas and Raymond Stroyek; his sisters, Loretta Bianco, Rita Holloway; 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Wed. 8:30 A.M., MURPHY-RUFFENACH FUNERAL HOME, 3rd and Wolf Sts. Funeral Mass 9:30 A.M., Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Interment, SS Peter and Paul Cemetery.

Viewing Tues. eve. 7 to 9 P.M. The family requests Donations in Vincent's memory to The American Lung Assn 525 Plymouth Rd, Suite 31 5, Plymouth Mtg PA 19462. Aug.

24, 2002, JOSEPH beloved husband of Shirley (Teaf); devoted father of Donna Mary and Joseph (Debra); dear grandfather of Amanda, Olivia and Alanna; uncle of Pete and Pat Gable and Susan DeLucia. Relatives and friends invited to Viewing Tues. 7-9 P.M. CARTO FUNERAL HOME, 2212-14 S. Broad St.

and Wed. 9-10 A.M. at Our Lady of Calvary Church, 1 1024 Knights Rd PA 19154. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Int.

Sunset Memorial Cemetery. VALERA ROGELIEU "RAY" M. on August 24, 2002, ot jiensiae, nusDana ot i-tegina D. (nee Fox); father of Barbara J. Meakim (Skip), Raymond J.

"Buddy" (Nancy), Kathleen Meakim (Jerry), Jeannie Martella (Joseph), Bernadette Gordon (Drew), Theresa Tallarida (Ron), Michele McVan (Brian), Mary Anne Dempsey, Christine, Maria, Faith Scheerbaum (Chuck) and Timothy (Maria); also survived by 37 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 2 sisters Virginia Enlow and Eileen Behrens (Ed). Funeral Mass Wednesday 1 1 :30 A.M. Church of St. Luke the Evangelist, Easton Road and Fairhill Avenue, Glenside. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cem.

Relatives and friends are invited to the Church Wednesday after 9:30 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations to Rotary Special Athletes, co Heidi Russell, 409 Madison Avenue, Ft. Washington, PA 19034 would be appreciated. Arr. WILLIAM R.

MAY F.H., Glenside VLACHOKOSTAS August 21 2002, PETROS, dear brother of Frideriki and Gregoria Bertosori; dear companion to the late Martha Diano; loyal friend to Andrea (Lewis) Smith, Valerie Lynch and Vincent Diano. Relatives and friends invited to Viewing Tuesday 1 1 A.M. St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 256 S. 8th Church Services 12 Noon.

Int. private. (CARTO FUNERAL HOME) WASHINGTON HOWARD W. 53, of Lamontt, PA died at his home on Fri. of natural causes.

Born in he was the son of the late Earl and Malinda (Fountaine) Washington. He is survived by his wife Joann (Myers) Washington; his daughter, Monet (Sedofia) Gedzah; one stepson, Rodney Myers; 2 grand daugthers; 3 stepg ran ch i I ren a brother, Earl Washington, and a sister, Mary Howard. Funeral Services will be at the BECK FUNERAL HOME, 315 E. Main New Holland, PA on Wednesday at 2 PM. Interment in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 1 -2 PM. WEST On Aug. 24, 2002, ELIZABETH "BETTY" (nee Hobbs) age 83; beloved wife of the late Charles E. of Bryn Mawr and devoted mother of Deborah L. of Boothwyn; also survived by her niece Susan Baker of Harleysville, her aunt Edith Jerman of Royersford and her cousin Elaine Kurtz of Royersford.

Funeral Service Thurs. eve. 8 P.M. at THE FRANK C. VIDEON FUNERAL HOME, Sproul and Lawrence Broomall where friends may call after 7 P.M.

A Graveside Service will be Fri. 11 A.M in the Oak Lawn Cem. Wilkes-Barre, PA. Memorial gifts may be sent in her name to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1 Reed PA 19147. YARRIS MARTIN August 23, 2002; loving son of Michael and Jane (nee Shaw); brother of Nettie (Joseph) Salvato, Anna Marie (Michael) Martin, Sissy (Edward) Whalen, Michael and Nicholas; also his nephews, Jason, Kyle, John, Michael, Brian and his nieces, Ashley, Maria, Jessie, Danielle; great uncle of Kylie, Tommy, Jason Jr.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Wed. 9:30 A.M. and his Services 11 A.M. at THE STIGALE MEMORIAL HOME, 6316-18 Elmwood Ave. Interment Mt.

Moriah Cemetery. Viewing Tues. eve. 7 to 9 P.M. ZEFELIPPO Aug.

24, 2002, COUNT SERGIO eTo ved husband of Maria Rosa "Rosetta" (nee Leporace); father of Prof. Sergio Eugenio Ralph and Roxane Linda Zefelippo; grandfather of Martin Richard Zefelippo; brother of Gen. Giuseppe Zefelippo, Major Osvaldo Zefelippo and Prof. Ermelanda Lopore; beloved son of the late Count Gabrielle and Donna Eugenia Zefelippo. Mr.

Zefelippo was a Veteran of both the Italienand American Armies. Relatives and friends are invited to call Tues. eve. 7 to 9 P.M. and Wed.

morning at 8:30 A.M. GALZERANO FUNERAL HOME, 9304 OLD Bustleton Ave. (below Welsh Rd.) Funeral Mass, Wed. 10 A.M. St.

James Church, Elkins Park, PA. Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cem. In lieu of flowers family prefers contributions to Padre Pio of Pietralcina which will be accepted at the funeral home on Tues.

Eve. LANDSBURG August 25, 2002 MILDRED F. (nee Fischer) formerly of Havertown, PA, wife of the late Joseph N. Landsburg; mother of William L. (Lynne) Landsburg and Harry F.

(Laurie) Landsburg; grandmother of Daniel, Amy and Mitchell; also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to graveside services Tuesday 10:00 A.M. at the Roosevelt Memorial Park, Trevose, Bucks PA. The family will return to the residence of Mr. and Mrs.

William L. Landsburg and respectfully request that contributions in her memory be made to The Golden Slipper Club and Charities, Gratz College or to the Har Zion Temple. JOSEPH LEVINE and SON www.levinefuneral.com LEPPING CARL Tuesday's Funeral postponed. Details will be published in Tues. Inquirer.

LYNN On August 25, 2002, VALERIE MARIE (nee Schneider) age 70 of Palmyra, NJ; beloved wife of Edward dear mother of Valerie Mattern of Cinnaminson, Judy Lynn of Cinnaminson, Edward J. of Wilmington, NC, Denise Kilroy of Cinnaminson, David of Coram, NY and 1 2 grandchildren; sister of Judith Brown of Mt. Laurel. Relatives and friends are invited to call Tuesday from 7-9 P.M. at the WEBER FUNERAL HOME, 112 Broad St.

(River Road), Riverton N.J. and to attend the Liturgy of Christian Burial, Wednesday 10:00 A.M. at Sacred Heart Church, 4th Street and Linden Avenue, Riverton, NJ. Interment Lakeview Memorial Park. (856-829-2700) MacNAIR WILLIAM H.

on Aug. 25, 2002 of Gwynedd Valley; beloved husband of Dorothy (Goldschmid) MacNair and father of Anne M. Melvin, Virginia M. Woodbury, Lynne M. Burgoon, William H.

MacNair, and John F. MacNair; also survived by 12 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and brother John MacNair. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral in the LONGENECKER FUNERAL HOME, Main St. and Elm North Wales, PA Wed. at 1 P.M.

with Visitation from Noon-1 P.M. Int. Church of the Messiah Cem. MAROLDO JOHN M. on Aug.

24, 2002 of Collingswood, NJ, age 61 years; husband of Patricia H. Maroldo (nee Kneble); father of Angela H. Maroldo, John J. (Sharon) and James also survived by 3 grandchildren, Meredith, John Jr. and Michael; his father, John Maroldo; a sister Eileen Gauld and very special dear friends.

II nostro amore e'eterno. Funeral will be held on Thurs. 10 A.M. from FOSTER'S FUNERAL HOME, Haddon and Lees Collingswood NJ. Mass of Christian Burial Thurs.

1 1 A.M. at the Church of St. John, Park and Lees Collingswood, NJ. Ent. Calvary Cherry Hill, NJ.

Viewing Wed. Eve. 7-9 P.M. at the Funeral Home. MASTROPIETRO August 24, 2002, JOSEPH 84, of Mater uoiorosa Karisn ana ot Hudson, FL and proud WWII Vet of the US Army-Air Force; beloved husband of the late Anna G.

(nee Wilson); dearest father and father-in-law of Joseph A. and Joanne Mastropietro, William J. and Gail Mastropietro, and Judith Ann and Brian Teuber; brother of Mary Mastropietro, Rita DeHaven, Anna Roberts, and William Mastropietro; also survived by 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Wednesday from 6:00 P.M. until his Funeral Mass 7:30 P.M.

at St. Martin of Tours Church, Roosevelt Boulevard and Cheltenham Avenue. Private entombment, Grace Memorial Gardens, Hudson, FL. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to The Foundation for Cancer Research, 1 00 Towerview Court, Cary, NC 27513. Arr.

THE JOSEPH A. FLUEHR III FUNERAL HOME, Richboro MAZER Aug. 25, 2002, LAWRENCE; husband of the late Eleanor; father of Marshall (Marilyn) Mazer, Nancy (Jeffrey) Ellis and Shelly (Julius) Mazer Baker; also survived by 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Services Wed. 11:30 A.M.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL SACKS SUBURBAN NORTH, 310 Second St. Pike, Southampton. Interment Roosevelt Memorial Park. Shiva will be observed at the home of David and Hope Gottlieb. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Disease Association.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL SACKS McMAHAN Aug. 23, 2002, PATRICIA devoted daughter of the late Norman J. and the late Anna T. (nee O'Connor) McMahan, loving sister of John, Michael (Jo Anne) and Teresa M. (Larry), dear friend of John Montague, aunt of Edward, Jeanne and Ryan.

Relatives and friends are invited to call Tues. 7 to 8 P.M. at MANNAL FUNERAL HOME, 6925 Frankford Ave. (at Tyson), Memorial Service 8 P.M. Int.

private. In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to The National Kidney Foundation, 325 Chestnut Suite 725, PA 19106 MELCHIORRE RITA M. on August 24, 2002, age 83, beloved aunt of Vincent (Barbara), Barbara and Loretta; Ms. Melchiorre was a clerk at Conrail for 43 years and was an active and devoted parishioner at St. Rita of Cascia Church.

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday A.M. TERRANOVA FUNERAL HOME N.W. cor. Broad and Wharton Sts. Funeral Mass 1 0:00 A.M.

St. Rita of Cascia Church. Interment HolyCross Cem. MIHALCIK On August 22, 2002, ANDREW of Upper Darby; beloved husband of Georgianna (nee Levy); dearest son of Joseph Mihalcik and the late Cecelia. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Tues.

after 9 A.M. at THE JOHN P. DONOHUE FUNERAL HOME, Walnut St. and Copley Upper Darby; followed by a Funeral Mass in The Church of St. Alice at 10:30 A.M.

Interment, SS Peter and Paul Cem. In lieu of flowers Memorial Contributions to The American Heart Assn, 625 W. Ridge Pike, A-1 00, Conshohocken PA 1 9428. MILLER Aug. 24, 2002, JACQUELINE (nee Schwartz); wife of Gerald; mother of Michele (Franklin) Cooling, Brian (Barbara) Miller and Alisa (Jon) Andrews; sister of Irene Solomon and the late Celia Milstein; grandmother of Leah and Megan Cooling, Harris and Todd Miller, Ryan and Rachel Andrews.

Relatives and friends are invited to Graveside Services Tues. 11 A.M. precisely at Mt. Sharon Cem. (Sec.

M) Springfield, PA. Shiva will be observed at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Brian Miller. Contributions in her memory may be made to Tifereth Israel of Lower Bucks Co, 2090 Bristol Bensalem, PA 19020.

GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL SACKS PALMERIO LOUIS L. on Aug. 24, 2002 of Havertown, Tormeriy ot uverorooK; survived by his beloved wife of 50 years Gertrude (nee Arcinese); his loving daughter Denise (Joseph) Gorman: his adoring grandchildren, Christopher, Joanna, Theresa and Matthew; and his loving sister Antoinette Ciccotello. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral on Wed. morning 9:00 A.M.

at THE ROBERT L. D'ANJOLELL MEMORIAL HOME OF BROOMALL, 2811 West Chester Pike, Broomall PA. Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. Sacred Heart Church (Manoa). Int.

Holy Cross Cem. Friends may call Tues. eve 7-9 P.M. at the Memorial Home. PURVES MARGARET (nee Evans), age 85, of Southampton NJ, formerly of Broomall PA; wife of the late G.

Robert; survived by one son, John R. and his wife, Susan, of Haddonfield; one daughter, Pamela Davis and her husband, Jeffrey, of Gainsville FL; 5 grandchildren, Brian, Andrew and Devon Purves and Julia and Chloe Davis and one sister, Beatrice Huff, of Hollywood FL. Family and friends are invited to Sevices, Tues. 1 1 A.M. at KAIN FUNERAL HOME, 8 W.

Kings Highway, Haddonfield N.J.; where friends may call after 1 0 A.M. Interment private. Memorial Donations may be made in Mrs. Purves name to the First Baptist Church of Haddonfield, 124 E. Kings Hwy, Haddonfield NJ 08033.

REMINGER On Aug. 24, 2002, JOHN age 77 of Broomall; beloved husband of the late Dorothy (nee Rutledge); devoted father of Carol (Tom) DeLuca of Broomall and Bruce (Sue) Reminger of Broomall; also survived by his grandchildren, Holly and Nicholas DeLuca and Jane Reminger. Funeral Service Wed. 11 A.M. in Grace Lutheran Church, 2191 W.

Chester Pike, Broomall PA 1 9008 where friends may call after 10 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in his name to the above named church. Int. private in Colora, MD. FRANK C.

VIDEON, Broomall RIPKA JOHN August 24, 2002; son of the late Russell and Helen (nee Serzan) Ripka; loving brother of Russell, Charles and Robert Ripka; survived by 2 nieces and one nephew. Family and friends are invited to his Viewing Thurs. 11 A.M., FITZPATRICK FUNERAL HOME, 425 Lyceum Rox. and to partiipate in his Funeral Service 1 2 Noon. Int.

Westminster Cem. Donations in John's name to Multiple Sclerosis Society, One Reed St, PhilaPA 19147. (www.fitzpatrickfuneral.com) FROST August 24, 2002. MARTY M. Husband of Shirley (nee Linden baum); father of Barry (Diane) Frost, Michael (Susan) Frost and Elayne (Edward) Trachtenberg; brother of Sylvia Green and Janet Weiss; grandfather of Adam, Stacy, Rachel, Ryan, and Chad.

Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Services 11:30 AM precisely GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL SACKS SUBURBAN NORTH, 310 Second St. Pike, Southampton. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. Shiva will be observed at the Trachtenberg residence. Contributions in his memory may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

GEBERT HAROLD HAGAN "HUNK" suddenly on August 23, 2002, loving husband of Joan M. Gebert of Boca Raton, FLand Blue Bell, PA, formerly of Baederwood, PA; devoted father of John (Susan) Gebert, Peter (Ellen) Gebert and Jill (George) Kyle; also survived by seven grandchildren and two brothers, Donald and Paul. The family will receive relatives and friends Tuesday after 10:30 A.M. in the Hagan Room of St. John's Lutheran Church, Old York Road and Melrose Avenue, Melrose Park.

Memorial Service 11:30 A.M. Interment private. In lieu of flowers rememberances may be sent to Abington Memorial Hospital, Pilla Heart Center, 1200 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001 (BARON ROWLAND F.D., Abington) HAMILTON ALEXANDER on Aug. 24, 2002; founder and former president of Atlantic Refrigeration Equipment beloved husband of Margaret; father of Elinore Newhall, Carole Wray and David Hamilton; also survived by his 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to his Memorial Service Wed.

1 :00 P.M. at the Bethany United Church of Christ, Magee St. and Rising Sun Ave. where friends may call after 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the church memorial fund, P.O.

Box 24640, PA 19111. (www.wetzelandson.com) HAUER THERESA M. (nee Batten) age 55, on Aug. 24, 2002 of Springfield, PA; beloved daughter of Donna M. Hauer and Linda M.

Harvey; beloved daughter of Thomas J. and Helen T. (nee Chinery) Batten; loving grandmother of Meghan, Abigail and Elizabeth; sister of Mary T. Stutzman, Barbara A. McDermont, Thomas J.

Batten, John J. Batten, Bernadette M. McLoughlin, Harry J. Batten, Joseph Batten, Helene Greiser and Robert Batten; also survived by 37 nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Mass Tues.

1 2 Noon, Church of St. Kevin, 200 W. Sproul Springfield, PA and to her Visitation Tues. after 1 0:30 A.M. in the Church.

Interment SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery. In her memory, family would appreciate contributions to Mercy Health Hospice, 1500 Lansdowne Darby, PA 19023 or Christian Foundation for Children, one Elmwood Ave, Kansas City, KS 661 03-371 9. (O'LEARY FUNERAL HOME, Springfield) HOLSWORTH On August 22, 2002, MARY T. (nee McLaughlin), age 96, of Palmyra, NJ; beloved wife of the late Edward devoted mother of Francis of Lewes, DE and the late Edward, Rita and Mary; beloved mother-in-law of John Hoare of Palmyra and Grace Holsworth of beloved grandmother of 14, great grand mother of 1 1 and great great grandmother of one.

Relatives and friends are invited to call Tuesday 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. and to attend the Liturgy of Christian Burial Tuesday 10:30 A.M at Sacred Heart Church, 4th Street and Linden Avenue, Riverton, NJ. Int. Lakeview Memorial Park. Arr.

by WEBER FUNERAL HOME, Riverton (856-829-2700) JUNIO Suddenly, Aug. 22, 2002, MARK SCOTT, age 24, of son of Patricia E. (nee Dupee) Mullen and John Paul Mullen; brother of Kimberly Michael Timothy R. Junio and Sherri A. Parrella; also survived by 7 nieces and nephews.

Relatives, friends invited to a Memorial Service Tues. 11 A.M. at THE KOLLER FUNERAL HOME, 6835 Ridge Ave. (cor. of Livezey) KEARNEY ROSEMARIE (nee Cocci) on August 24, 2002, wife of James H.

Kearney of Woodlyn; mother of James Steven T. and Dianne Kearney; sister of Ralph Cocci. Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 1 0:00 A.M. in Our Lady of Peace Church, 208 Milmont Avenue, Milmont Park, where friends may call from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Int.

SS. Peter Paul Cemetery. Contributions to American Heart Association, 625 W. Ridge Pike, A100, Conshohocken, PA 19428-1190 would be appreciated. Arr: CARR FUNERAL HOME, Wallingford.

KENNY KATHLEEN (nee Higgins) on Aug. 23, 2002, of King of Prussia, formerly of Swinford, Co. Mayo, kXg9 Ireland; wife of the late Austin Kenny, cherished mother of Daniel Kenny, Kathleen Lepchuk and Mary Kenny Lee. Loving grandmother of Patricia, Erin, Kathleen and Meg, also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to Her viewing in Church Tuesday after 9 A.M., followed by Her Funeral Mass 10 A.M.

Mother of Divine Providence Church, 333 Allendale Rd, King of Prussia. Int. Calvary Cem. The family requests donations in Mrs. Kenny's name sent to Mother of Divine Providence CYO.

Arr. CLARE MclLVAINE MUNDY F.H. INC. 215-482-8878 KENT August 23, 2002, AGNES S. (nee McElroy); wife of the late Charles beloved mother of Agnes Mary Leinheiser, Roseann Boras, Charles D.

and Richard also survived by 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing from The Immaculate Mary Home, 2990 Holme Ave, Phila 19136 Wed. 9:30 to 10:30 A.M.; followed by her Funeral Mass at 10:30 A.M. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cem. Donations to Immaculate Mary Home would be preferred.

WALTER J. MEYERS FUNERAL 5-338-3799 KESTERSON On Aug. 24, 2002; VIRGINIA A. (nee Aramanda) age 85 of Chestnut Ridge and formerly of Broomall; beloved wife of the late E. Kern and devoted mother of Virginia M.

Moffatt of Wayne, Susan K. Kavanagh of Lewes, DE and Annette K. Sonier of Rosemont; also survived by 6 grandchildren, a brother and many nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass Thurs. 11 A.M.

at St. Anastasia Church, 3301 West Chester Pike, Newtown, Sq. PA 19073 where friends may call after 1 0 A.M. Memorial gifts may be sent in her name to the Education Fund of the above church. Int.

SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery. FRANK C. VIDEON, Broomall KINDERMAN Aug. 25, 2002, ANN (nee Marimow) of PA; wife of the late Bernard Kinderman; mother of Clarice Strauss and Kay Freedman; sister of Jay Marimow; also survived by 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Graveside Services will be held Tues. 1 1 A.M. at the Roosevelt Memorial Park, Trevose, Bucks PA. The family will return following the Services to the residence of Mr. and Mrs.

Allen Freedman Tues. only. (JOSEPH LEVINE and SON, www.levinefuneral.com) KINGSDORF Aug. 24, 2002, ALEXANDER, beloved husband of Lillian (nee Pitkus), dear father of Mark Kingsdorf and Bruce (March) Kingsdorf, brother of Joan Freedman and Bernice Harris; grandfather of Caroline, Emma and Benjamin; also survived by many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Services, Mon.

11 A.M. precisely Roosevelt Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Shiva will be observed at his late residence. Contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of the donors choice. GOLDSTEINS' ROSENBERG'S RAPHAEL SACKS KONEFAL STEPHEN suddenly on August 21, 2002 in Tampa.

FL. He was 35 yrs. of age. Born in Norristown, PA, he resided in Tampa, FL for the past 1 9 months moving there from Pine Hill, NJ and Medford, NJ, where he lived most of his life. A Graduate of Shawnee High School Class of '85, he was a self-employed Brick Mason for 15 years affiliated with various General Contractors in South Jersey and most recently was a Manager for Tampa Builders, Inc.

in Tampa, FL. He is the beloved son of Robert J. Konefal of Medford, NJ and the late Jean (Nee Lackman) Konefal. Also survived by his brothers Robert G. Konefal of Southampton, NJ and Michael J.

Konefal of Chevy Chase, MD. He is the brother of the late Joseph James Konefal. Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing on Tuesday from 9:00 9:30 AM at the BRADLEY STOW FUNERAL HOME 127 Medford-MI. Holly Rd. Medford, where a Funeral Service will be held at 9:30 AM.

Interment will follow in the St. Michael's United Catholic Cemetery in Lodi, NJ. (www.BradleyStow.com) Contact Sally A. Downey at 215-854-2913 or sdowneyphillynews.com. auw University, she became a social worker in Indianapolis.

In 1949, she married her college sweetheart, Clyde Arthur Vadner. The couple moved to the Main Line in 1967 when he became vice president of sales and marketing for Philadelphia Coca-Cola Bottling Co. He was chief operating officer of the company when he retired in the late 1980s. Mrs. Vadner was a former Girl Scout leader.

For many years, she and her husband were active in the youth group at Christ Memorial Lutheran Church in Malvern. Her daughter, Andrea Vadner, said: "She was a trooper. We went camping in tents when we were growing up." Though she no longer camped, Mrs. Vadner enjoyed traveling, her daughter said, and had visited the 50 states and China. In addition to her husband and daughter Andrea, she is survived by daughters Christine and Hilary; son, Greg; two brothers; and two grandchildren.

A funeral service and burial are private. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Box 897, Hershey, Pa. 17033. Death Notices ASPRINO August 23, 2002, ANNA (nee Raucci); wife of the late Joseph; devoted mother of Emma (Louis) Grisoglio and Ricky (Elaine) Belfi; grandmother of Louis and Eric; also survived by 4 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to Viewing and Funeral Wed.

8:30 A.M., St. Paul's Church. Funeral Mass to follow 9:30 A.M. Viewing Wed. morning only.

Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. PENNA. BURIAL CO. 215-334-1717 BINDEMAN (YOUTIE) August 22, 2002, DORIS YOUTIE (nee Mitnick) of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, formerly of Wynnewood, PA; mother of Philip (Eileen) Youtie and Berta Youtie; grandmother of Haleigh and Maxwell Youtie.

Relatives and friends are invited to services Monday 2:00 P.M. JOSEPH LEVINE AND SONS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 4737 Street Road, Trevose, Bucks County PA. Interment Mt. Carmel Cem. The family will return to the Steven Erlbaum residence.

www.levinefuneral.com CARSTO ELIZABETH M. of Trappe, formerly of Skippack, on August 1 8, 2002, mother of Kenneth Carsto, D.M.D., of Collegeville, Kay Trotsek, of Miami and Tina Sabatino, of Trappe; also survived by 4 grandchildren; sister of Rudolph, James, Bill, Benny, Joseph and Gilbert Picarelli, Anne Boos, Gloria Catino, Carmella McAnneney, the late Henry, Albert, Dante, and Rita Picarelli, Helen Kapinen, and Bea Stewart. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Memorial Service, Fri. Aug. 30, 6 P.M.

at the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Limerick Garden of Memories, 44 Swamp Limerick. Friends may call at the Chapel after 5 P.M. Fri. Memorial Mass will be celebrated Sat. Aug.

31 1 1 A.M. at Mother Cabrini Catholic Church, 214 N. Shamokin Shamokin. Int. St.

Edwards Shamokin. Arr. by RUGGIERO FUNERAL HOME, Trappe, PA. (www.ruggierofh.com) DeLIO August 22, 2002, AGNES; beloved sister of Antoinette DiBartolo, Filomena Pomante, Rita (Frank) Salurso, Mary Bonagura, Sue (Robert) Grispon and the late Frank, Joseph and Rocco DeLio; sister-in-law of Lucy DeLia; also survived by her many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Tues.

8:30 A.M. at THE MONTI FUNERAL HOME, 2533-35 S. Broad St. Funeral Mass, St. Edmond's Church, 10 A.M.

Interment, HolyCross Cem. Viewing Mon. evening 7 to 9 P.M. DEVAN Aug. 24, 2002, PHYLISS age 100, mother of James J.

Petrusky, sister of Helen Di Napoli and Veronica Wolfe; grandmother of Mary Anne Barber; great grandmother of Kelly Anne Barber and Johnathan Wynn. Relatives and friends invited to Viewing Wed. 7 to 9 P.M. and Thurs 9 A.M. at THE KOLLER FUNERAL HOME, 6835 Ridge Ave.

(cor. of Livezey). Funeral Mass 10 A.M., St. John the Baptist Church. Int.

Westminster Cem. FILER On August 25, 2002, ALYCE T. nee Hamill) formerly of Horsham, PA; beloved wife of the late Thomas Filer; loving mother of Terri D'Agostino (Peter), the late Sally Anne Filer, Thomas G. Filer, the late Timothy M. Filer and Cindy Clark (Edward); also survived by 14 grand children and 13 great-grandchildren; her sisters Rosemary Olliff, Sally Emery, Bernice Bridgeman and Sr.

Marie Jude, S.S.J. and loving companion Frank Kellagher. Relatives and friends are invited to call Wednesday 10:00 A.M. in the church of St. Leo's, Keystone and Unruh Sts 1 91 35.

Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 A.M. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions made in her memory to St. Leo's Sanctuary Fund would be appreciated. Arr: ROWLAND-MYERS FUNERAL HOME INC 21 5-624-3535 FRITSOHE ISABELLE V.

(nee Vanhoesen) on August 23, 2002 at the age of 70, beloved wife of Frederic Fritsche, loving mother of Frederic Fritsche III and Allen Fritsche; dear sister of Alberta Sheck; grandmother of Samantha and Connor Fritsche. Family and friends are invited to her Life Celebration from 10:30 to 11:30 A.M. Wednesday at the MAUGERGIVNISH OF MALVERN, 24 Monument Malvern. Memorial Service following at 1 1 :30 A.M. Memorial contributions can be sent to Paoli Memorial Hospital Cancer Center, 255 W.

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