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Posted By: GenealogyBuff.com Lena M. Seibel
Lena M. Seibel of Meadowbrook, Pennsylvania Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Thursday, January 31, 2002 at St. Joseph's Manor. She was 94 years old. Lena was born January 2, 1908 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Friedrich A. Gunsser and the late Maria Louise Gunsser (nee - Krauter).
She is the beloved wife of the late George A. R. Seibel; Mother of Laura Kammerle and her husband Albert and Richard Seibel and his wife Honey. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and her great great grandson.
Lena was born and raised in Philadelphia and was a homemaker during her working years. She was formerly of the 7900 block of Verree Road and was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church.
Relatives and friends were invited to call Saturday, February 2, 2002, from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. at the Wetzel and Son - Montanye Funeral Home, 419 Huntingdon Pike, Rockledge. Relatives and friends were invited to her Funeral Service Saturday, February 2, 2002, at 10:00 A.M. at the Wetzel and Son - Montanye Funeral Home. Interment at Forest Hills Cemetery in Lower Moreland followed the Funeral Service.
Mary T. Pattay
April 1, 1916 - January 4, 2004
Mary T. Pattay of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Sunday, January 4, 2004 at the Baptist Home. She was 87 years old. Mary was born April 1, 1916 in Lorraine, Schuylkill Co., Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Leopold Strauss and the late Eva Strauss (nee - Chrostek).
She is the beloved wife of the late Stephen L. Pattay; mother of Stephen Pattay, Eleanor Weismann, Marion Pacillio, Nancy Lahey, Bernard Pattay and Joan White; sister of Stephen Strauss. She is also survived by fourteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Mary was born and raised in Schuylkill County, Pa. and worked as a clerk for the Internal Revenue Service during her working career. She was formerly of the 1700 block of Afton Street in Resurrection Parish in Philadelphia.
Relatives and friends were invited to her viewing Wednesday, January 7, 2004, from 9:00 to 10:15 A.M. at the Wetzel and Son Funeral Home, 419 Huntingdon Pike, Rockledge and her Funeral Mass at 11:00 A.M. at Resurrection of Our Lord R. C. Church, 2000 Shelmire Avenue, Philadelphia. Interment at New Cathedral Cemetery, 2nd and Butler Streets, Philadelphia followed the funeral mass.
Thomas J. Roache, Jr.
June 15, 1936 - January 4, 2004
Thomas J. Roache Jr. of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Sunday, January 4, 2004 at Abington Memorial Hospital. He was 67 years old. Thomas was born June 15, 1936 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, son of the late Thomas J. Roache and the late Mae Elizabeth Roache (nee - Baines).
He is the beloved husband of the late Grace E. Roache (nee Sundermeir); father of Grace and her husband Charles Serratore, Karen and her husband Marvin Smith and Barbara and her husband the late Thomas J. Roache III; grandfather of seven; loving companion of Josephine McGuire; brother of Richard, Robert, John Roache and Frances Margaret Sauder.
Thomas was a 40 year employee at Thwing - Albert Instrument Co. in Philadelphia and an Air Force Veteran. He was a member of the American Legion Post #308, the Forty and Eight, and a member and past District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler of North Penn Elks #1979.
Relatives and friends were invited to his viewing Wednesday, January 7, 2004, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. and Thursday, January 8, 2004, from 8:00 to 9:00 A. M. at the Wetzel and Son Funeral Home, 501 North Easton Road, Willow Grove. Relatives and friends were invited to his funeral mass Thursday, January 8, 2004, at 9:30 A.M. at St. David R. C. Church, 316 North Easton Road, Willow Grove. Interment at Hillside Cemetery, 2156 Susquehanna Road, Roslyn followed the funeral mass.
In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to the Major Project Legacy Trust, c/o The North Penn Elks, 2737 Trewington Road, Hatfield, PA 19440.
Pauline Specht
May 16, 1906 - January 5, 2004
Pauline Specht of Horsham, Pennsylvania Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Monday, January 5, 2004 at Christ’s Home. She was 97 years old. Pauline was born May 16, 1906 in Stuttgart - Untertuerkheim, Germany, daughter of the late Wilhelm Schwilk and the late Pauline Marie Schwilk (nee - Hammer).
She is the beloved wife of the late Johannes G. Specht; mother of Gretchen Keller and her husband Derel; grandmother of Kimberly Burke and her husband Greg, William Keller and his wife Carol and Richard Keller and his wife Marna; great grandmother of Monica, Johanna, Patricia and Christina Burke, Alexander, Jacob, Jessica, Shannon, Allison and Amanda Keller; sister of Gretchen Gleich her son Richard Gleich and his wife Nancy and their daughter Kristen Gleich.
Pauline Louise Schwilk was born in Stuttgart - Untertuerkheim, Germany on May 16, 1906, one of five sisters. In 1929 she emigrated to America, following her fiancee Gottlob Specht to “The land of dreams.” Pauline worked as a maid for the Milton Rosenau family, taking care of their two sons, Mickey and Fred. Her husband, Gottlob, was chauffeur, gardener, and all around handyman. They married August 15, 1931. In 1938 they bought their first home in Rockledge and in 1940 their daughter Gretchen was born. Gottlob Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died in 1976 and Pauline continued to live in their dream home, built after the war, until 1992. She moved to Christ Home in Warminster where she received wonderful and loving care until she went home to be with her Lord on January 5, 2004.
Relatives and friends were invited to her viewing Thursday, January 8, 2004, from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. and her funeral service at 11:00 A.M. at St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church, 7965 Fillmore Street, Philadelphia. Interment at Whitemarsh Memorial Park, 1169 Limekiln Pike, Prospectville followed the funeral service.
In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to Christ’s Home, 1220 West Street Road, Warminster, PA 18974 or St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church, 7965 Fillmore Street, Philadelphia, PA 19111.
Ethel B. Sellers
Ethel B. Sellers of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Sunday, January 6, 2002 at her residence. She was 83 years old. Ethel was born November 13, 1918 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late John H. Platt and the late Harriet B. Platt (nee - Litton).
She is the Beloved wife of the late Henry F. Sellers.
Mother of Henry (Carol) Sellers, Robert (Charlyn) Sellers, James (Diane) Sellers and Joyce (Frank) Schiller.
Grandmother of Robyn (Scott) Elsing, Shawn (William) Hoffman, Darren (Bethann) Sellers, Charlyn (Tim) Weitkunat, Robert (Darlene) Sellers Jr., James (Tarah) Sellers Jr., Diana Sellers, Joanna Sellers, Adam Sellers, Eric Schiller, Steven Schiller and Samantha Schiller.
Great Grandmother of Patrick Elsing, Nicholas Elsing, Marah Hoffman, Jonathan Weitkunat and Megan Sellers.
Sister of John (Peggy) Platt and the late Edna (Ernie) Kiefer, the late Harriet (Dickie) Haines, the late Rosemary (Lindy) Howell and the late Mary (George) Kramer.
Relatives and friends are invited to her funeral services Friday 8:00 PM at the New Apostolic Church - Doylestown, Pine Run & Rickerts Roads, Doylestown where friends may call from 6:30 to 7:30 PM
Interment services were private at the family request.
Ronald C. Carey
Ronald C. Carey of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Monday, January 7, 2002 at Jeanes Hospital. He was 69 years old. Ronald was born September 28, 1932 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, son of the late Harry Carey and the late Hannah Carey (nee - Phelan).
He is the beloved husband of Theresa Carey (nee-McFadden); Father of Christopher Carey and his wife Karen, Maureen DiCriscio and her husband Brian, Michael and Brian Carey; Grandfather of Matthew Carey, Thomas, Megan and Daniel DiCriscio. He is also survived by his brother and four sisters.
Relatives and friends were invited to call Thursday, January 10, 2002, from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. at the Wetzel and Son - Montanye Funeral Home, 419 Huntingdon Pike, Rockledge and Friday, January 11, 2002, from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. at St. Cecilia R. C. Church, 535 Rhawn Street, Philadelphia. Relatives and friends were invited to his Funeral Mass Friday, January 11, 2002, at 10:30 A.M. at St. Cecilia R. C. Church. Interment Saturday, January 12, 2002, at 10:00 A.M. at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Fox Chase Cancer Center 7701 Burholme Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19111.
Doris Dolan
September 23, 1924 - January 7, 2004
Doris Dolan of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Wednesday, January 7, 2004 at Elkins Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was 79 years old.
Doris was born September 23, 1924 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Charles H. O’Leary and the late Mariam O’Leary (nee - Drew).
She is the beloved wife of the late William Joseph Dolan Sr.;
mother of William J. Dolan Jr., Doreen Dolan, Elizabeth Bird and James Dolan; grandmother of seven, great grandmother of two and the sister of Eileen Colella and Joseph O’Leary.
Doris was a longtime hostess at Fisher’s Restaurant on Broad Street.
Relatives and friends were invited to her viewing Sunday, January 11, 2004, from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. and Monday, January 12, 2004, from 8:30 to 9:30 A.M. at the Wetzel and Son Funeral Home, 419 Huntingdon Pike, Rockledge. Relatives and friends were invited to her funeral mass Monday, January 12, 2004, at 10:00 A.M. at Resurrection Of Our Lord R. C. Church, 2000 Shelmire Avenue, Philadelphia. Interment was private.
In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to the Einstein Hospice Program, 1 Penn Boulevard, Wister Building, Second Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19144.
Matthew S. Kirby
February 14, 1978 - January 7, 2004
Matthew S. Kirby of Hatboro, Pennsylvania Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died suddenly Wednesday, January 7, 2004 at his residence. He was 25 years old. Matthew was born February 14, 1978 in Meadowbrook, Pennsylvania, son of Ellis R. Kirby Jr. and Carol A. Kirby (nee - Weissner).
He is the beloved son of Ellis and Carol Kirby; father of Shane and Ella; brother of Drew and his wife Nancy.
Matt was born and raised in Montgomery County and was a graduate of Hatboro Horsham High School. He worked as a production supervisor after graduation.
Relatives and friends were invited to his memorial service Saturday, January 10, 2004, at 7:00 P.M. at St. John’s Lutheran Church of Hatboro, 505 North York Road, Hatboro. Interment was private.
In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to the "Shane and Ella Education Fund," c/o Wetzel and Son, 501 N. Easton Road, Willow Grove, Pa. 19090.
Karl A. Osswald
Karl A. Osswald of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Monday, January 7, 2002 at his residence. He was 73 years old. Karl was born March 25, 1928 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, son of the late Karl Osswald and the late Marie Osswald (nee - Schray).
He is the beloved husband of Margaret Osswald (nee - Walter); Brother of Fritz Osswald of Germany.
Karl was born in Philadelphia and raised in Germany, serving an apprenticeship as a baker. He emigrated to the United States and served in the United States Army from 1949 to 1952. He owned and operated Karl's Bakery at 22nd and Cambria Streets in Philadelphia until 1986 and was involved in live poultry sales until his retirement. Karl was a member of the Hermann - Humboldt Lodge No. 125 F. & A.M. and the Vereinigung Erzgebirge Skat players.
Relatives and friends were invited to call Thursday, January 10, 2002, from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. at the Wetzel and Son - Montanye Funeral Home, 419 Huntingdon Pike, Rockledge. Relatives and friends were invited to his Masonic Service Thursday, January 10, 2002, at 10:00 A.M. at the Wetzel and Son - Montanye Funeral Home, and his Funeral Service Thursday, January 10, 2002, at 10:15 A.M. at the Wetzel and Son - Montanye Funeral Home. Interment at Sunset Memorial Park in Feasterville followed the Funeral Service.
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