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Mary Ann Cohen
Service Date: 8/28/2008
Memorial Service
COHEN, Mary Ann, 60, of Narberth, PA died Sunday, August 24, 2008, at her home. Born December 4, 1947 in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of Francis and Mary Kate (Groarke) McCullough. She graduated from West Catholic High School and worked in the medical field. She is survived by her husband: Marc E. Cohen, of Narberth, PA and by two sons: Matthew Cohen and David Cohen and his wife, Jeannie all of Philadelphia; also survived by 3 brothers and by 3 sisters. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the American Lung Association, 61 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10006. Memorial Services will be held at 6 PM Thursday, August 28, 2008, at BRINGHURST FUNERAL HOME AT WEST LAUREL HILL CEMETERY. www.forever-care.com
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Helen T. Sullivan
Service Date: 8/30/2008
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SULLIVAN, Helen T., 82, formerly of Roxborough, died Tuesday August 26, 2008 at St. Joseph's Villa in Flourtown, PA. Born March 14, 1926 in Clarence, PA she was the daughter of Andrew & Mary (Seprish) Billy. She was a waitress for many years. Survivors include one son: Leo (Jan) Sullivan of Brigantine, NJ; a grandson Patrick (Heather) Sullivan of Philadelphia, PA; one sister, Margaret Beitz of Norristown, PA and an aunt, Anna Seprish also of Norristown, PA. Visitation will be from 8:30 AM until 9:30 AM on Saturday, August 30, 2008 with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 AM at St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, 146 Rector Street, Philadelphia, PA and interment to follow at Whitemarsh Memorial Park in Ambler, PA. Arrangements by TURNER FUNERAL HOME AT WEST LAUREL HILL CEMETERY. www.forever-care.com
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Gerald W. Krier
Service Date: 8/27/2008
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KRIER GERALD W. SR., Aug 23, 2008.
Age 68. Retired Phila. Police Officer after 29 years. Husband of Sarah A. (nee Geist), father of Gerald W. Jr., Christopher M. Krier, Dawn M. Katona and Daniel J. and Sean E. Krier, brother of Francis and Charles Krier; also survived by 11 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends invited to viewing Tues. eve. 7 to 9 PM and Wed. 9 AM at THE KOLLER FUNERAL HOME, 6835 Ridge Ave. (cor. of Livezey). Funeral Mass Wed. 10 AM, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Int. West Laurel Hill Cem.
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Frank Yarosh
Service Date: 8/27/2008
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Frank Yarosh, age 83, of Maris Grove Retirement Community in Glen Mills, PA died August 25, 2008 at home as a result of cancer.
Born October 1, 1924, in Lopez, PA. (Sullivan County). First child of Alex and Julia Soss Yarosh. Attended Lopez schools and graduated from Dushore High School in 1942.
Entered U.S.Army in March, 1943 and discharged with rank of corporal in December, 1945. Served as an infantry scout with Company C. 274th Infantry Regiment. 70th Division in France during the winter of 1944-45. Captured by S.S. troops on January 21, 1945 in Maginot Line pillbox in France and was interred in Stalags 12A (Limbourg) and 11B (Fallingbostel) in Northern Germany. Liberated by the British Desert Rats on April 16, 1945. Awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign medal with 2 Bronze Stars: the Bronze Star medal for meritorious achievement in ground combat, and the Prisoner of War medal.
Member of the Disabled Veterans Association, Ex-Prisoner of War Association and the American Legion.
Authored and published his WW2 experiences in a book titled World War II is Not Over (1992 and 2001), which received considerable acclaim. On March 11, 2004 the story rights were purchased to produce a full length movie. A year later the producer did not renew the contract since he could not raise over $55 million to start producing the story.
During September, 2005, the Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN) broadcast a one hour live TV program of Frank about his experiences in WW2. In addition, PCN twice broadcast a 90 minute interview about his book
Attended Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, from August 1943 to March 1944 in the Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP), as an engineering student. Graduated from Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA in 1949 with a BS in Chemical Engineering. Later became a registered Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania.
Employed in several management positions by the Philadelphia Gas Works for 37 years. At the time of his retirement in 1987 he was the manager of the Customer Service Department with almost 600 employees and was a member of the P.G.W. Executive Staff.
Surviving are his loving wife Margaret McHutchison Yarosh to whom he was married for 54 years, two sons, Alan Henry and David Scott, both of West Chester PA and their wives, Julee and Deborah. Frank was affectionately called “Granfran” by his grandchildren: Kendall, Hillary, Marissa, Samuel, Timothy and Ainsley. He was predeceased by his parents (Alec and Julia Yarosh), sister, (Mary Nadiak), brother, (John), and infant granddaughter, Lindsay Hill Yarosh. A sister (Martha Chronis), several cousins and nephew Phillip Nadiak also survive.
During his boyhood, he was a member of the Russian Orthodox Church in Lopez where he was an altar boy and sang bass in the Russian choir. Later in life, Frank was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill where he was a Sunday School teacher and an ordained deacon. Frank is currently a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church, West Chester, PA.
Frank enjoyed his life with his wife, family and friends. Frank had many interests including carpentry, fishing for trout and striped bass in the ocean, gardening, writing, watching sports and playing slot machines. His greatest interest was conversing with people from all walks of life. He talked to everyone he met.
A private inurnment/committal of ashes service will be conducted at the convenience of his family at the West Laurel Hill Chapel and Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA.
Memorials may be directed to the National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Alliance, 1314 Bedford Avenue, Suite 210, Baltimore, MD, 21208, to celebrate Frank's life as well as the life of his first grandchild, Lindsay Hill Yarosh.
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Margaret T. Gallagher
Service Date: 8/25/2008
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MARGARET T. (nee McKee), August 21, 2008, of Narberth, PA. Beloved wife of the late Patrick J. Gallagher, Jr. Devoted mother of Sr. Ann Miriam Gallagher, M.S.B.T., Patrick J., III., Catherine Frances Malatack, Margaret M. Nelson, Elizabeth Ann Falcone and Anthony J. Loving sister of Anne R. Gallagher (Francis). Also survived by 16 grand-children. Funeral Mass Mon. Aug. 25, 2008 12 Noon St. Margaret Church, 208 N. Narberth Ave., Narberth, PA. Int. West Laurel Hill Cem. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Sunday from 6 to 8 P.M. or Monday from 10:15 to 11:15 AM at McCONAGHY FUNERAL HOME, 328 W. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Missionary Sisters of the Most Blessed Trinity, 3501 Solly Ave., Phila. PA 19136,
www.msbt.org
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Pauline Katherine Strohl
Service Date: 8/21/2008
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STROHL, PAULINE K. "POLLY", 64 of Philadelphia died Monday August 18, 2008. Born May 4, 1944 in West Virginia, Carreta, she was a bank teller for many years. She is survived by two sons: Randall Hicks (Donna) of Philadelphia, PA; Kenneth Hicks (Bambi) of LaBelle, FL and by a daughter, Kathy Brown of LaBelle, FL. also by four sisters, nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
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Elizabeth Fonda
Service Date: 8/18/2008
Interment
Elizabeth W. Fonda of Exton
Elizabeth "Betty" (Washburn) Fonda of Exton, died on Tues, August 14th, 2008 at Jenner's Pond in West Grove, PA.
Born in Philadelphia on October 9, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Katherine Washburn.
She was a graduate of Lower Merion High School and attended Green Mountain College. She worked as a secretary to the Vice President of Smith Kline & French before marrying Donald J. Fonda on April 10, 1954.
Together they raised three sons and her focus and love was centered on her home and children. They have been married 54 years.
She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Paoli for many years. She was also a member of the Eastern Star and VFW Auxiliary.
Surviving are her husband, Donald and sons Donald Jay Fonda, Jr., married to Debby Cuningham, of Myrtle Beach, SC, Dwight David Fonda, married to Maureen Breen of Downingtown, PA, Scott W. Fonda, married to Claudia Kahn of Exton, PA, and five grandchildren.
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Elizabeth Equi
Service Date: 8/16/2008
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ELIZABETH "BETSY" (nee Moran) of Rydal, on August 12, 2008; Teacher and Asst. Headmaster at the Meadowbrook School for 27 years; mother of Curtis (Stephanie) and Brian (Cristina); grandmother of Madalyn, Matthew, Morgan, Michael and Joseph; sister of Bayard (Joyce) Moran and Joyce (Joe) Codispoti. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday, Aug 15, 7-9 PM and Saturday 11 AM to 12 Noon at THE FLETCHER-NASEVICH FUNERAL HOME, 9529 Bustleton Ave. Funeral Service Saturday 12 Noon. Int.
West Laurel Hill Cem. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Meadowbrook School, c/o Robert Sarkisian Scholarship Fund, 1641 Hampton Rd., Meadowbrook, PA 19046 or to Fox Chase Cancer Center (Patient Care), 333 Cottman Ave., Phila., PA 19111
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Betty Ann Orr
Service Date: 8/15/2008
Interment
Betty Ann Orr
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BETTY ANN, 78, an employer and vice president of Fidelity Bank for 40 years. Served on the board of trustees at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church, died of cancer in her home in Laguna Hills, CA, Sunday August 3, 2008.
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