Obituaries

SCHENKMICHAEL WILLIAM "SPIKE" age 61, suddenly, on Sept. 10, 2014. Beloved Husband of Mary (nee Mervine), father of Michael (Melissa) and Tiffany Gallagher (Franklin). Pop Pop of Mercedes Lynn, Franklin, Veronica, Cara Aine, Joseph Michael, Chelsea Reiman and Erin Reiman. Brother of Claire, William, Kathleen, Patrick, Christopher and the late Joseph. Relatives, friends and fellow employees of Fretz Corp. are...

HARRISMARIE (nee Kolifrath), on Sept. 6, 2014. Beloved wife of Joseph. Loving daughter of Marie Kolifrath and dear sister of Lynn Vespe, Debra Fusco and Jack Kolifrath. Also sadly missed by her grandchildren, nieces, nephews and their families. Relatives and friends are invited to gather for her life celebration on Wednesday 9 A.M. to 11 A.M. at THE SLABINSKI FUNERAL...

ROSKI CHRISTINE on Aug 30, 2014 (nee Waskiewicz). Devoted mom of Jennifer and Andrea, loving Mom-Mom of Mia, Olivia, and James Jr., also sadly missed by Warren. Relatives, friends, fellow members of the A.L.S. Association are invited to her viewing Thursday 9:30 AM at the Slabinski Funeral Home 2614 Orthodox St. Funeral Service will begin 11 AM. Interment private. In...

CICHON Shannon Ann on August 31, 2014. Beloved mother of Jalil, Elizabeth and Stanley. Loving daughter of Candice A. Bonecorse and step-daughter of Stephen Bonecorse. Dear sister of Frank Cichon (Donna), Robin Cichon and step-sister of Christopher and Stephen Bonecorse. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday evening 7 to 9 PM at the Slabinski Funeral Home, 2614...

PIOTROWSKIALFRED B. "PETE", on Aug. 25, 2014 at home. A U.S. Army Air Corp veteran, he served in the bomb squardron in WWII. With a PhD in chemistry, Fred worked in the testing lab of Mobil Oil in Woodbury NJ, retiring in the earley 90's to care for his loving sisters, Wanda and Irene. Fred loved travel, photography, big game...

RYBAKOWSKIEDWARD S. on Aug. 25, 2014. Loving husband of the late Margaret. Beloved father of Judith Kolb (Jerry) and Edward A. Also sadly missed by his grandchildren Michael Jr., Jennifer, Geenie, Victoria and his great-grandson Michael 3rd. Ed is the brother of Robert and the late Joseph. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing and Funeral Saturday 9 to...

FIJALKOWSKI ELAINE J. (nee Szarek) on Aug. 23, 2014 of N. Wildwood and formerly of Cinnaminson. Dear wife of the late Henry E. Beloved mother of Karen Richardson (Barry), Henry M. (Brenda), Joanne Korenyi (Karl) and David W. (Kathleen). Also sadly missed by her 9 grandchildren and her sister Jeanette Saltarelli. Elaine was creative and crafty in all endeavors, she...

ROZANSKIHENRY J., age 39, on Aug. 24, 2014. Beloved son of Henry W. and Thelma (nee Parry) and brother of Matthew R. Also sadly missed by his uncles Raymond and Vincent Rozanski and his aunt Patricia Forgatch and their families. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Thursday 9:30 A.M. in the St. John Cantius Chapel, Thompson and Orthodox...

KODROFFELEANOR R. (nee Samsock), on Aug. 15, 2014. Wife of the late Bernard Makowski and Harry Kodroff, beloved mother of Marilyn Rysak (Gary) and Rosemarie Mizia (Edward). Also sadly missed by her grandchildren Lisa, Andrea, Marcy, Eddie, 9 great-grand-children and her sister Helen Nelson. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Saturday 8:30 A.M. at THE SLABINSKI FUNERAL HOME,...

KOSCINSKIWALTER P., on Aug. 4, 2014. Loving life partner of Darlene M. Nicoletti. Sadly missed by Irene Nicoletti, nieces, nephews and his sister-in-law Sue Wozniak. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Saturday 9 A.M. in the St. John Cantius Chapel, Thompson and Orthodox Sts., Phila. Funeral Mass to follow at 10 A.M. Interment private.

DiZio Deborah L., age 46, on Aug. 3, 2014. Beloved mother of Matthew, James and Toni. Dear daughter of Lucille I. Sulecki and her husband Joseph. Loving sister of Michael DiZio and aunt of Kyra DiZio. Sadly missed by her step-brother Paul Sulecki, step-sister Melissa Sulecki, aunts Kathleen Sejda (Stephen), Carol DiGiorgio (Carmen), uncle Thomas Malaszecki (Carolyn) and numerous cousins...

HUNTWILLIAM E., SR., on July 31, 2014. Beloved husband of Anne T. (nee Blazejewski) for 57 years. Devoted dad of William E., Jr., Stephen J. (late Beate), Gerald J. (Dolores), Michael S. (Terri), and Theresa A. Reinhart (late Rodney). Also survived by 7 grandchildren, his brother George, and sisters in law Dot Blazejewski, Honey Blazejewski, Rosalie Hunt, and Eleanor Hunt....

LAFTYJOSEPH M., on July 29, 2014. Beloved father of Amanda M., Nicholas and Aaron. Dear brother of Genia Wands, Suzanne Galson, Mary Weiler, Kathy O'Neil, Mark Long and the late James Rae and John J.Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Saturday, 11 A.M. to 1 P.M., at THE SLABINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 2614 Orthodox St., Phila. PA 19137. Services...

PATRUSKEY Marie F. (nee Dumala) on July 24, 2014. Wife of the late Walter J. Patruskey Jr. Beloved mother of Walter J. Patruskey, III, Maryann M. Patruskey, Catherine F. Stem, Michael J. Patruskey and John R. Patruskey (Maryann). Also sadly missed by 13 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 beginning...

BONIKOWSKIDOLORES A., on July 19, 2014. Beloved sister of Leona Kley and Rev. Leon V. Bonikowski O.S.F.S. Also survived by her brother-in-law, Jack Kley; nephew, David; nieces, Linda, Nancy and many great nieces and nephews. Relatives, friends, St. John Cantius Holy Family Sodality and the St. John Cantius Golden Age are invited to her viewing and funeral Thursday, 9:30 A.M.,...

KEMPCZYNSKIMARIE, age 67, on July 4, 2014. Passed peacefully at the Golden Living Center in Lansdale. Survived by her sister, Rita Zeiger (John); her brother, John; her sister-in-law, Josephine Kempczynski and many nieces, nephews and their families. There wll be a Funeral Mass on Friday, 11 A.M., at St. Stanislaus Church, Main St. and Lansdale Ave., Lansdale PA. Int. Private.

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MARIE KEMPCZYNSKI Marie Kempczynski, age 67, on July 4, 2014. She passed peacefully at the Golden Living Center in Lansdale. Survived by her sister Rita Zeiger (John), her brother John, her sister-in-law Josephine Kempczynski and many nieces, nephews and their families. There wll be a funeral Mass on Friday, 11 AM at St. Stanislaus Church, Main St. & Lansdale Ave.,...

REIKOWMARTHA NEESE (nee Hartley) on July 3, 2014. Dear wife of the late Alfons A. Beloved mother of Anthony, Bruce F. Sr. and Brenda A. Reikow-Schmid. Also sadly missed by 11 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Sister of Asher Hartley, Richard Hartley, Linda Gleisner and the late Gertrude Copechal. Relatives, friends and former fellow employees of American Greetings are invited to...

CORCORANEILEEN R. (nee Hopkins), on June 28, 2014. Beloved mother of Donna M. Donia (John), Janis L. (Beshel) Hess and the late Vincent Beshel. Also sadly missed by 14 grandchldren and 1 great-grandson. Dear sister of Joan desGarennes, Claire Denshuick and the late Margaret H. Lee. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to gather on...

SEJDALENORA "ELEANOR" (nee Przechadski) on June 26, 2014. Wife of the late Leon F. Beloved mother of David Sejda (Sharon) and Joanne D. Sylvester (Bill), also survived by 7 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Monday 8:30 AM at THE SLABINSKI FUNERAL HOME, 2614 Orthodox St., Phila. Funeral Mass 10:30 AM St. John...