OBITUARIES
A tribute to a life truly lived.
Marie B. Zirckel
Oct 26, 2011
On October 26, 2011 Marie B. Zirckel (nee Brocki); beloved wife of the late H. Louis Zirckel, Jr.; devoted mother of Sherry Peterson and her husband Dave and Hank Zirckel and his wife Julie of Edgewater, FL.; loving sister of Frances Marks, Jean Karson, Irene Spatafore and Ed Brocki; grandmother of David, Jimmy, Matthew, Kristen,…
Robert S. Schmelz,Iii
Oct 26, 2011
On October 26, 2011 Robert S. Schmelz, III.; devoted father of Robert Schmelz and his wife Karen and Jason Schmelz and his wife Brandi; dear brother of Stephen Schmelz and his wife Nancy and Jamie Kay Johns and her husband Tony; loving son of Ethel Mae and the late Robert S. Schmelz, Jr.; grandfather of…
Josephine A. Landes
Oct 26, 2011
On October 26, 2011, Josephine A. Landes (nee Gentile), age 97, beloved wife of the late Charles H. Landes, Sr., loving mother of Joan Jones and her husband Sherwood, Peggy Kaelber, Charles H. Landes, Jr. and his wife Toni and Joseph Eugene Landes. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 1 great…
Sr. Anita Kentz, S.N.D. De N.
Oct 25, 2011
On October 25, 2011 Sr. Anita Kentz, S.N.D. de N. beloved daughter of the late John J. and Marie A. (Dunn) Kentz; dear sister of Rita Kentz Maher, Sr. Mary Joan Kentz, S.N.D., and the late Sr. Maria Regis (Muriel) Kentz also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Sr. Anita will…
Gertrude Pressley
Oct 25, 2011
On October 25, 2011 Gertrude Pressley, beloved wife of the Late Jesse Pressley Sr., devoted mother of Kenneth R. Pressley, Jo Ann Knight, Jesse Pressley Jr., Gary E. Pressley, Karol Potter, Michael W. Pressley and the Late Norman E. and Ronald Pressley. Also survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. A funeral service…
Doris H. Manley
Oct 25, 2011
On October 25, 2011 Doris H. Manley (nee Weber);Beloved mother of Gina Belcher and her husband Chris, Dennie Krisher, Rhonda Krisher and Denise Rosario and her husband Jesse;loving sister of Harry Weber and June Fletcher and the late Marie Lee. Also Survived by 14 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren Funeral Services will be held at…
John J. Simmons
Oct 25, 2011
On October 25, 2011 JOHN J. (Jack) SIMMONS, a 1949 graduate of Loyola Blakefield; beloved husband of Mary Teresa Scheve Simmons; devoted father of Matt Simmons, Kate Ohl, Joe Simmons, David Simmons and Molly Simmons; devoted brother of Fr. Joe Simmons, Bill Simmons and the late Michael Simmons; loving grandfather of Rylee Simmons, Nicole Simmons,…
Sr. Kathleen Halligan, S.N.D. De N.
Oct 24, 2011
On October 24, 2011 Sr. Kathleen Halligan, S.N.D. de N. beloved daughter of the late Joseph P. and Mary Rose (Torpy) Halligan; dear sister of Andy (Patsy) Walsh, Rev. John Halligan, S.J., and predeceased by three sisters and two brothers. Sr. Kathleen will lie-in-state at the Villa Julie Chapel on Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:45…
James H. Kauffman, Jr.
Oct 24, 2011
On October 24, 2011 James H. Kauffman, Jr. Devoted son of the late James H. Sr. and Margaret A. (nee Flosser) Kauffman. Beloved brother of Robert S. Kauffman and his wife Bonnie and Nancy J. Sherman and her husband Terry. Loving uncle of Steven Kauffman & Jenna Sherman. Also survived by many other loving relatives…
Elise Franklin
Oct 24, 2011
On October 24, 2011 Elise Franklin beloved wife of the late Alvin E. Franklin; devoted mother of Linda and Gary Peddicord, Paula and Donald W. Maulding, and Pam and Joseph Wright; loving grandmother of Tina, April, Donny, Derek and Brad; cherished great-grandmother of Allison, Julie Ann, Gracie, Alexandra, Dylan, and Isabella Elise; also preceded in…
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