Obituaries

SOWINSKI EDWARD on Dec. 2, 2002, dear brother of Sophie T. Smith and Casimir Sowinski; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives, friends, and fellow members of American Legion Post 821 are invited to his Viewing on Friday evening from 7-9 P.M. at THE SLABINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 2614 Orthodox St. There will be an additional viewing on Sat....

FERRO EDWARD J. JR., on Nov. 26, 2002, beloved husband of Grace (nee Alexander), dear dad of David and his wife Kristin (nee Metz), and the late Vincent, dear granddad of Angela, and he is also sadly missed by Christine Orr. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Saturday 8 A.M. at THE SLABINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 2614 Orthodox St....

GRATKOWSKI FELIX A. on November 21, 2002, husband of the late Veronica H. (nee Pendrak), beloved father of Jean Mack (Lee), Patricia Nardi (Danny), Leon Gratkowski (Gloria), Marianne Gracey (Gerald), Theresa Steele (Ray), Susan DeCicco (Carmen) and Monica Pulaski (Fran); also survived by 11 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, 2 sisters and one brother. Relatives, friends, and fellow members of Millwright...

McGARVEY MARIE E., on Nov. 20, 2002. Dear aunt of William L. McGarvey and his wife Vera and Lawrence G. McGarvey and his wife Naomi and their families. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Mon. 9 A.M. at THE SLABINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 2614 Orthodox St., Phila. Services 11 A.M. Int. Mt. Moriah Cem. Celebrate the life of Marie...

SR. MARY ANN, C.S.F.N. ANNE CHICHOCKA, Nov. 19, 2002. Religious, relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday 4 P.M. at the Provincialate Chapel, Grant and Torresdale Aves. Funeral Mass 5 P.M. Int. Community Cem. In lieu of flowers, donations in Sr. Mary Ann's memory to the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, Development Office, 4001 Grant Ave....

ROZNOWSKA CLARA A. (nee Tomaszewski), on Nov. 18, 2002, wife of the late Matthew T.; beloved mother of Joanna E. Fisher and Matthew M. Roznowski; also survived by 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing and Funeral Fri., 8 A.M., at THE SLABINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 2614 Orthodox St. Funeral Mass, 10 A.M., St....

PIEKARSKI CASIMER J., on Nov. 15, 2002; husband of the late Viola (nee Zilinsky). Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing and funeral Monday 8 A.M. at THE SLABINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 2614 Orthodox St. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. All Saints Church. Interment Private. For further info, please visit:www.SlabinskiFuneralHome.com

KOWALEWSKI LAURA ``WLADYSLAWA' (nee Slomko), suddenly on Nov. 15, 2002, wife of the late Kazimierz, beloved mother of Christina M. McDonough and her husband Michael, Barbara I. Nield and her husband William and Edward K. Kowalewski and his wife Melissa, loving grandmother of Angelique Regensburger, Rachel Winter, Valerie Skwirut, Lisa, Allison and Karen Nield and great grandmother of Mark, Kayla,...

SR. M. ALPHONSA, C.S.F.N. MARY SZCZEPANEK, Nov. 14, 2002. Religious, relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Mon. 4 P.M. at the Provincialate Chapel, Frankford and Torresdale Aves. Funeral Mass 5 P.M. Int. Community Cem. In lieu of flowers, Donations in Sr. M. Alphonsa's memory to The Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, Development Office, 4001 Grant Ave,...

HEGH MILDRED, on Nov. 12, 2002, wife of the late Paul Hegh, Sr.; dear companion of Walter Rowland; beloved mother of Paul Hegh, Jr. and his wife Carolann and Gary Hegh and his wife Coleen, she is also survived by 5 grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Fri. 9 A.M. at the SLABINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 2614 Orthodox...

SR. MARIA PIA, C.S.F.N. PHILOMENA GUARAGNA, Nov. 10, 2002, dear sister of Claudia Lisi, Gerina Salonna, Carmelina Migliorino and Terzina Zurawski. Religious, relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Wed. 4 P.M. at the Provincialata Chapel, Torresdale and Grant Aves. Funeral Mass 5 P.M. Int. Community Cem. In lieu of flowers, donations in Sr. Maria Pia's memory to the...

GROHOWSKI STELLA D. (nee Gawron), on Nov. 8, 2002, wife of the late Walter, beloved mother of Walter and his wife Charlotte and the late Joan Martin (Ralph); she is survived by 8 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and her sisters Mary Ewerth and Stephanie Tkacz. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing and Funeral Thurs. 8 A.M. at, THE...

DaSHIELL MILDRED M., on Nov. 8, 2002, dear sister of Caroline Timko, Eleanor Wright, Betty E. Armstrong, Esther Popiel, and the late Martin; also survived by her godchild William S. Armstrong, and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing and funeral Wednesday 11 A.M. at THE SLABINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 2614 Orthodox St. Funeral Ceremony 1...

PRZYBYSZEWSKI-PRESKI DOLORES (nee Domanski), beloved wife of Henry, loving mother of David V. Preski and his wife Patricia, Barbara J. McCann and her husband John and Brian J. Preski and his wife Kelly, dearest grandmother of Anthony John, Matthew, Kaitlyn, Kristine, Dennis, Kelly and Lauren; she is the sister of Genevieve Kiesling and Mildred Houser. Relatives, friends and The Polish...

SHAY DONALD F. SR., on Nov. 7, 2002, husband of the late Edith E. (nee Daut), beloved father of Maureen P. McGovern and Donald F. Shay Jr. and his wife Ruth Ann, loving pop of Shawn, Ashley and Megan, dear brother of Jospeh, Rev. Robert, Margaret Mensing, Kathleen Long, Francis, Richard, Claire Smith and the late Delores Dombrowski. Relatives and...

FRITZ EMILIE J. (nee Wadas), on Nov. 8, 2002. Beloved wife of John J., Loving mother of Dolores C. Buonavolta and Patricia C. Fritz. Dear grandmother of Fred and his wife Jen, Cris and his wife Stef and great grandmother of Freddie, Sofia and Nicole. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing and funeral Tues. 8 A.M. at THE...

KALITA JOSEPH L., on Nov. 6, 2002. Beloved father of Joseph D., and loving grandfather of Cynthia M. and Joseph D. Jr.; also sadly missed by his parents Leo L. Kalita and his wife Jennie R. (nee Dubek). Dear brother of Jennie L. Probst, Paul A. Kalita and Patricia B. Kalita. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing and...

HUGGARD MARY K. (nee Flynn) on November 2, 2002. Wife of the late Michael V.; beloved mother of Michael V. Jr., Monica T. Keller, William, Donna Bevan, Mary Claire Miles, Thomas and Patrick; loving grandmother of Crystal, Mark, Kevin, Jessica, Bridget, William Jr., Carley, Michaella and great-grandmother of Paul; dear sister of John Flynn, Eileen Casey, Peggy Motz, Dolores Britt...

BAKER ROBERT P. SR., on Nov. 3, 2002, beloved husband of Helen M. (nee Drejerski), dear father of Robert P. Jr. and his wife Renee and Denise A. Martin and her husband Gerald J. Crennan Jr.; also survived by his grandchildren Amber and Matthew Martin, Candice Crennan, his brother Dr. Richard P. Baker and his sister Elizabeth Kreschick. Relatives and...

DesJARDINS PATRICIA M. (nee Cramer), on Nov. 2, 2002, beloved wife of Arthur C. DesJardins, loving mother of Jocelyn and Jordan and step-mother of Sharia and Micah; also survived by her mother and step-dad, Mildred and Elwood Stackhouse, her nephews, Brian and his wife Moira, Keith, Morgan, great-nephew Liam and great-niece Tiana. Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral...