Pennsylvania Obituary and Marriage Records, 1947-2010
Ianieri, Theresa R. (Parrillo),
Ianieri, Theresa R. (Parrillo), of Trappe, formerly of Philadelphia, died Saturday, May 29, 2004, at Phoenixville Hospital. Mrs. Ianieri was born in Philadelphia on October 23, 1913, a daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Parrillo. She was 90.
Mrs. Ianieri graduated from Southern High School in Philadelphia. She was a homemaker all her life. She loved to cook and enjoyed going out with friends.
She was a member of St. Eleanor Catholic Church in Collegeville.
Mrs. Ianieri was the widow of William A. Ianieri who died over 30 years ago. She was the mother of Ronald D. Ianieri of Trappe with whom she resided, and of the late Patricia Leschak. Also surviving are 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass, Thursday, 10 AM at St. Eleanor Catholic Church, 6th Ave. & Locust Street, Collegeville. Friends may call at the church after 9:30 AM Thursday. Interment will be in SS. Peter & Paul cemetery in Springfield.
Contributions in Mrs. Ianieri’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements are by the Ruggiero Funeral Home, Trappe.
Improto, Patricia "Patsy" (Nagle),
Improto, Patricia “Patsy” (Nagle) of Trooper, died Sunday, May 16, 2004 at her home after a lengthy illness. Patsy was born in Norristown on July 21, 1954, the beloved daughter of Jim and Peg (Brennan) Nagle of Trooper. She was 49.
Patsy was a graduate of Bishop Kenrick High School in Norristown. She worked as a social worker at the Montgomery County Board of Assistance until the time of her illness. She was a member of Visitation BVM Church in Trooper. Patsy enjoyed cooking, gardening, and doing crewel needlework.
Patsy was the loving and devoted mother of Mary Jo Improto of Trooper. She was the dearest sister of James E. Nagle, III of Trooper, Christine (Nagle) Daley of Limerick, and Maryann (Nagle) and Kevin Wilmot of Collegeville. She was the adoring aunt of her three nephews, Ryan, Matthew and Ethan.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass, Wednesday, 10 AM at Visitation BVM Catholic Church, Trooper Road, Trooper. Friends may call at the Ruggiero Funeral Home, 224 W. Main Street, Trappe, from 7 to 9 PM Tuesday. Interment will be in the Limerick Garden of Memories.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer Mass cards or donations in Patsy’s memory to Visitation BVM Catholic Church.
Greenwood, Robert H.,
Greenwood, Robert H., died Saturday, May 15, 2004, at his home in Limerick. Mr. Greenwood was born in Hawthorne, New Jersey on September 14, 1926, a son of the late Harold B. and Ethel (Post) Greenwood. He was 77.
Mr. Greenwood graduated from high school in Hawthorne and later graduated from Farleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey with a degree in accounting. He was employed by George Porter Chemical and George Porter Instruments in Hatfield for many years. After retirement, he worked part time for Benner Accounting in Schwenksville, and Atlantic Glass in Spring Mount.
During World War II, Mr. Greenwood served in the Army Air Corps and was stationed in the South Pacific.
Mr. Greenwood was a “gentleman farmer” who loved tending his vegetable gardens. He liked cats and birds. He enjoyed baseball in all its forms—from watching his grandson play to rooting for the Phillies.
Mr. Greenwood is survived by his son, Robert R. Greenwood and his wife, Lisa, of Trappe, and by his grandson, Ross Greenwood. Also surviving are his former wife, Sarah A. Greenwood of Audubon, PA and several cousins: Elinor and Nancy Struck of Tom’s River, New Jersey, Dick Greenwood of Oak Ridge, New Jersey, Gerald Greenwood of Fair Lawn, New Jersey, and Betty Ann Greenwood of New Jersey.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service, Friday 11 AM at St. James Lutheran Church, Swamp Pike and Kugler Road, Limerick. Officiating will be Pastor Stuart Luce. Friends may call at the church after 10 AM Friday Interment will follow in the cemetery of the Green Tree Church of the Brethren in Oaks.
Contributions in Mr. Greenwood’s memory may be made to Trappe Fire & Ambulance, 20 W. 5th Ave., Trappe. Arrangements are by the Ruggiero Funeral Home, Trappe.
Filopanti, Emidio Anthony,
Filopanti, Emidio Anthony of Collegeville, died Tuesday, August 24, 2004, at his home after an illness. Mr. Filopanti was born on March 2, 1924, in Crabtree, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Antonio and Dea (Luciani) Filopanti. He was 80.
Mr. Filopanti attended Haverford High School. He was a plasterer and then, a self-employed tile-setter. He also made mosaics out of tile, 2 of which he donated to Project Liberty of the United States Navy. Mr. Filopanti was also an avid reader.
Mr. Filopanti was a member of St. Eleanor Catholic Church in Collegeville, of the VFW in Trappe, and of the VFW in Norristown.
Mr. Filopanti is survived by his wife, Florence C. (Logue) Filopanti. Also surviving are his children Jimmy (Joann) of Pottstown, Mark (Diane) of Trappe, Toni Smith (Terry) of Sanatoga, and Linda Scarano (John) of Lower Pottsgrove. He is survived by 10 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and 3 sisters; Philomena Conicella of Ardmore, Annie Alessi of Ardmore and Dea Porrino of Maryland.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass Friday, August 27, 2004, 10 AM at St. Eleanor Catholic Church, 6th Ave. and Locust St. Collegeville. Friends may call at the church after 9 AM Friday. Burial at sea will occur at a later date through the US Navy’s Project Liberty.
Contributions in Mr. Filopanti’s memory may be made to Wissahickon Hospice, 8835 Germantown Ave., Phila., PA 19118 or to the Phoenixville Hospital Cancer Center, 140 Nutt Rd., Phoenixville, PA 19460. Arrangements are by the Ruggiero F.H., Trappe (www.ruggierofh.com)
Reynolds, Florence C. (Marshall),
Reynolds, Florence C. (Marshall), a longtime resident of Pottstown, died Friday, August 20, 2004, at Paoli Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Reynolds was born in Philadelphia on December 6, 1923, a daughter of the late Harry J. and Eva T. (Kramer) Marshall. She was 80.
Mrs. Reynolds attended St. Bonaventure’s Elementary School in Philadelphia and graduated from Pottstown High School. She had worked as a barmaid at both the German Club and Manatawny Association in Pottstown. She loved to watch soap operas.
Mrs. Reynolds was the widow of Edward T. Reynolds, Jr. She was the mother of Edward L. Filby of Boyertown. Also surviving are 3 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Boalton.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Service, Thursday, August 26, 2004, 11:30 AM at the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Limerick Garden of Memories, 44 Swamp Pike, Limerick. Officiating will be Father Patrick Sweeney, pastor of St. Eleanor Catholic Church, Collegeville. A viewing will be held in the Chapel from 10:30 AM to the time of the service. Interment will follow in the adjoining cemetery.
Contributions in Mrs. Reynolds’ memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 700 Horizon Circle, Suite 201, Chalfont, PA 189141. Arrangements are by the Ruggiero Funeral Home, Trappe (www.ruggierofh.com)
Ramsey, Joseph G.,
Ramsey, Joseph G., of Pottstown, husband of Madeline E. (Johnson) Ramsey, died Sunday, August 15, 2004, at his home in Pottstown. Private funeral arrangements are being handled by the Ruggiero Funeral Home, Trappe.
Chapkovich, Nancy A. (Doyburgh),
Chapkovich, Nancy A. (Doyburgh) of Trappe, on August 18, 2004. mother of Louis J. Chapkovich IV of Trappe. Sister of Hannah McLean of Iowa. Funeral and interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Contributions in Ms. Chapkovich’s memory may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, l Reed St., Phila., PA 19147. Arr. by Ruggiero F.H., Trappe. (www.ruggierofh.com)
Kilhefner, Evelyn R. (Godshall),
Kilhefner, Evelyn R. (Gottshall), of Royersford, died Friday, August 13, 2004 at Manatawny Manor. Mrs. Kilhefner was the widow of Martin G. Kilhefner. Services are private at the convenience of the family. Arr. by Ruggiero F.H., Trappe.
Slaine, Mara Louise,
Slaine, Mara Louise, of Norristown, died Wednesday, August 4, 2004, at Suburban Woods Health and Rehabilitation Center in East Norriton. Ms. Slaine was born on December 24, 1929, in Narberth, Pa., a daughter of the late George H. and Kathryn B. (Gold) Slaine. She was 74.
Ms. Slaine graduated from Greensburg High School. She was a long time resident of West Main St. in Norristown. Ms. Slaine worked as a telephone operator at Norristown State Hospital for many years.
Ms. Slaine is survived by her sister, Kathryn Garner of Gaithersburg, MD; by a niece, Elizabeth Garner Birdsall of Virginia and by a nephew, Christopher Garner of Colorado.
A Memorial Mass will be held Tuesday, August 10, 2004, at 10 AM at St. Titus Catholic Church, Keenwood Road, East Norriton
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ms. Slaine’s memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 625 W. Ridge Pike, - A100, Conshohocken, PA 19428-1190.
Arrangements are by the Ruggiero Funeral Home, Trappe. (www.ruggierofh.com)
Wynn, Virginia (Velde),
Wynn, Virginia M. (Velde) died Wednesday, August 4, 2004, at the Montgomery County Geriatric and Rehabilitation Center in Upper Providence. Mrs. Wynn was born in West Chester on November 11, 1921, a daughter of the late Wiebe and Cora (Aument) Velde. She was 82.
Mrs. Wynn was a 1939 graduate of West Chester High School. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking and doing embroidery.
Mrs. Wynn was the widow of Benjamin F. Wynn. She is survived by her son, Bruce Wynn of Phoenixville, by 1 grandchild, and by 1 great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her brother, Raymond Velde.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her graveside service, Friday, August 13, 2 PM at Greenmount cemetery in West Chester.
Arrangements are by the Ruggiero Funeral Home, Trappe.
Engro, Anna R. (Cusamano),
Engro, Anna R. (Cusamano) of East Norriton, died Tuesday October 12, 2004 at her home. Mrs. Engro was born in Norristown on October 31, 1914, a daughter of the late Sebastian and Susan (Puleo) Cusamano.
Mrs. Engro attended Norristown schools. She was a homemaker and her main interests were her family, her home, and gardening. She was a member of St. Titus Catholic Church.
Mrs. Engro was the widow of Michael A. Engro, Sr. She is survived by 4 children; Eleanor Gregg of Eagleville, Michael A. Engro, Jr., of East Norriton, Dolores Kennedy of Spring Mount, and Joseph M. Engro of Collegeville. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren, and her sister, Lillian Cusamano of Norristown. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Joseph, Anthony, and Sebastian Cusamano, and by her sister, Lena Schall.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass, Friday, October 15, 2004, 10:30 AM at St. Titus Catholic Church, 3006 Keenwood Rd., East Norriton. A viewing will be held at the church after 9:30 AM. Interment will be in the Limerick Garden of Memories.
Contributions in Mrs. Engro’s memory may be made to Hopewell Hospice Foundation of America, 525 Rte. 70, West, Suite B15, Lakewood, New Jersey, 08701.
Arrangements are by the Ruggiero Funeral Home, Trappe.
Gammercone, Gloria Ann (Spinozzi),
Gammercone, Gloria Ann (Spinozzi), of Kansas, formerly of Norristown and Schwenksville, died Saturday morning at her daughter’s home in Kansas. Mrs. Gammercone was born in Norristown on November 10, 1933, a daughter of the late Anthony and Constance ( Mascaro) Spinozzi. She was 70.
Mrs. Gammercone attended Norristown schools and worked as a nurses’ aide.
Mrs. Gammercone was the widow of Daniel E. Gammercone, Sr. She is survived by 4 children: Anthony “Ricky” Gammercone of Birdsboro, Constance Fisher of Exeter, Elizabeth Lucas of Kansas, and Daniel E. Gammercone, Jr. of King of Prussia. Also surviving are 6 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, a sister; Marie Latella of Royersford, and a brother, Eugene Spinozzi of West Norriton. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Ray Spinozzi and Joseph Spinozzi.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Service, Friday, October 8, 2004, at 11 AM, at the Ruggiero Funeral Home, 224 West Main Street, Trappe. Friends may call at the funeral home after 9 AM Friday. Interment will follow in St. Augustine’s cemetery, Bridgeport.
Pawlicki, Stanley C.,
Pawlicki, Stanley C., of Schwenksville, died Friday evening October 1, 2004, at the Sanatoga Manor in Sanatoga. Mr. Pawlicki was born in Shamokin on May 4, 1924, a son of the late Michael and Frances Pawlicki. He was 80.
Mr. Pawlicki graduated from Shamokin High School. During World War II, he served in the United States Navy, achieving the rank of Radioman, 3rd Class. Mr. Pawlicki worked for Bethlehem Steel for many years. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Spring Mount, of the Steelworkers’ Union, and of the Elks in Pottstown.
Mr. Pawlicki is survived by his wife, Elaine (Kutzma) Pawlicki, and by 2 sons; Joseph Pawlicki of Schwenksville, and David S. Pawlicki of Birdsboro. Also surviving is one grandson.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are by the Ruggiero Funeral Home, Trappe.
Alwine, Benita H. (Keim),
Alwine, Benita H. (Keim) of Walnutport, died Monday, December 6, 2004, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem. Mrs. Alwine was born in Scottsboro, Alabama, a daughter of the late G. Richard and Lillian (Wentz) Keim. She was 64.
Mrs. Alwine grew up in the Lansdale area and graduated from North Penn High School. She worked as a bookkeeper for several different companies over the years. She enjoyed crocheting and reading. Mrs. Alwine was a member of the 1st Baptist Church of Slatington and had been active in the Bible Study group.
Mrs. Alwine is survived by her husband, Samuel N. Alwine. Also surviving are her children; James Haldeman and his wife, Chrystine, Edward Haldeman and his wife, Elizabeth, and Joyce Broomell and her husband Lewis. Also surviving are 3 grandchildren, her brother, Robert Keim and his wife Jane, and l niece and 1 nephew.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Service, Friday, December 10, 2004, 12 Noon, at the Good Shepherd Chapel of the Limerick Garden of Memories, 44 Swamp Pike, Limerick. Friends may call at the cemetery after 11:30 AM Friday. Interment will follow in the adjoining cemetery.
A Memorial Service for Mrs. Alwine will be held at the 1st Baptist Church of Slatington, 509 Main St., Slatington, at 7 PM Friday. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mrs. Alwine’s memory may be made to the 1st Baptist Church of Slatington
Arrangements are by the Ruggiero Funeral Home, Trappe.
Augustine, Liana (Luzi),
Augustine, Liana (Luzi), of Collegeville, formerly of Norristown, died Saturday, December 4, 2004,surrounded by her family and friends at her son's home after a lenghthy illness. Mrs. Augustine was born on July 13, 1923, in Ascoli Piceno, Italy, a daughter of the late John and Angela (Guardini) Luzi. She was 81.
Mrs. Augustine was raised in Norristown along with her sister Mary Raimo, her brother, Peter, her cousins, Mafalda DeAngelis and Greta Romano and Yolanda Capone.
Mrs. Augustine graduated from Norristown High School. She was employed for many years as a bookkeeper, and later, office manager with Farm Credit Bureau in Trooper and West Chester. She was active in the affairs of Holy Saviour, Visitation B.V.M., and Saint Eleanor Catholic parishes.
Many remember her fondly for her constancy of love and devotion, and her considerable cooking skills. She loved to read, travel, knit, crochet, do cryptograms, watch TV and play Canasta and Scrabble, but never at the expense of time to visit and reminisce of the "good old days" while constantly contributing to better new days.
Mrs. Augustine was the widow of John Augustine to whom she was married 43 years and resided at homes in Norristown, Trooper, and Collegeville. After her husband's death in 1991, she lived for several years with her late sister, Mary Raimo, and her niece, Angela in Norristown. Upon Mary's death, she was welcomed into the home of her son John and daughter-in-law Kathy in Collegeville.
She is survived by her children, Sullivan and his wife Linda of Collegeville, Samuel and his wife Debra, of Limerick, John and Kathy of Collegeville, and Marianne, wife of David McMahon, of Schwenksville. Also surviving are 9 grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass Thursday, 10:30 AM at St. Eleanor Catholic Church, 6th Ave. and Locust St., Collegeville. Friends may call at the Ruggiero Funeral Home, Wednesday from 7 to 9 PM and Thursday morning from 9 to 10 AM. Interment will be in St. Patrick's cemetery, E. Norriton.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mrs. Augustine's memory may be made to St. Mary's Capital Campaign, 40 Spring Mount Road, Schwenksville, Pa 19473.
