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Listings are maintained for one year and are listed alphabetically by last name. K MILDRED T. KELLY (nee Petrone), January 22, 2011. Beloved wife of the late James B. Loving mother of Milanna Ward (Jim) and Karen Klopp (John). Dear grandmother of J. Ward, Brandon Ward and Adam, Jake and Kelly Klopp. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Friends may call to greet the family 9 a.m., Saturday, January 29th at St. Bridget Church, 3667 Midvale Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. 19129 followed by the Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. For those desiring donations in Mildred's memory may be made to the St. Bridget Memorial Fund. EMILY KINDON (nee McManus), 89, wife of the late W. Fred Kindon, mother of Fred, Julie Anne (deceased), Maryanne, Lee, and Joseph. Grandmother of 9, great grandmother of one. Survived also by many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated a St. Joseph Villa, 110 West Wissahickon Ave., Flourtown, Pa., Saturday, March 20 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Joseph Villa, 110 West Wissahickon Ave., Flourtown, PA 19081-1898. LORETTA I. KOGUT, January 17, 2011, of New York City. Loretta was a graduate of Rosary Hill College and the Julliard School of Music. She taught for many years in the NYC public school system. Daughter of the late Mary and Ignatious Kogut. Loretta was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. A mass of Christian Burial was held for her at St. Bridget Roman Catholic Church on Saturday, January 22. Interment private. For those desiring, donations in Loretta's memory may be sent to the St. Bridget Memorial Fund, 3667 Midvale Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19129. WILLIAM R. KRESGE, age 76, of Lansdale, died November 17, 2010, at Abington Memorial Hospital. He had been in failing health. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Harold and Evelyn Callaway Kresge. Mr. Kresge has lived in Lansdale for 48 years. As a member of the U.S. Army he served during the Korean War. He graduated from Drexel University with a Degree in Electrical Engineering. Mr. Kresge had worked as an electrical engineer for Leeds and Northrup and General Electric, retiring in 1999. He attended Sanctuary United Methodist Church in North Wales. Mr. Kresge was active in the Lansdale Community serving with the Lansdale Board of Elections, the Lansdale Girls Softball League and the Hatfield Little League. Surviving is his beloved wife of 53 years, Joan Elaine Kerns Kresge, his devoted daugthers, Diane Kresge of North Carolina, Debra Klock and her husband, Clifford, of Nazareth, and Denise Kresge of Lansdale; grandchildren Jason and Benjamin Klock, brothers Albert Kresge and his wife, Arlene, and Donald Kresge and his wife, Henrietta, and sisters, Joan Barrie and her husband, Bob, and Gail Andrews and her husband, Ted. He was preceded in death by his son, baby boy Glen, and infant daughter Cheryl. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service on Monday, November 22 at 11 a.m. at Sanctuary United Methodist Church, 1346 E. Prospect Ave. (at Hancock Street), North Wales, PA 19454, where the family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Interment St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont. For those desiring, in lieu of flowers, in William's memory to the American Red Cross, 700 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123 or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA, 01202, would be preferred. Arrangements by Simcox-McIlvaine Funeral Home, Lansdale. CECELIA P. "SHEILA" KROPP, (nee Mulligan), May 5, 2011, age 76, of East Falls. Beloved wife of the late Henry D., dear mother of Timothy, Daniel (Lori) and Sheila McLaughlin (Brian), loving grandmother of Molly, Sheila, Nicholas and Elizabeth; also survived by two brothers, James and Robert, Mulligan and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family Monday, May 9, 2011, 7-9 pm at McIlvaine Funeral Home, East Falls and Tuesday, May 10, 8:30-9:30 followed by Funeral Mass at 10 am, St. Bridget Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. For those desiring donations in her memory may be given to the St. Bridget Memorial Fund, 3667 Midvale Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19129. L SUSAN A. LAGNESE, age 66, of North Wales, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 15, 2011, surrounded by her family and friends. She had been in failing health. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of Annem (Amico) of Levittown, NY, and the late William T. Neill. She was a graduate of William Clark High School in NY. Mrs. Lagnese worked as an Administrative Assistant at Mercy Suburban Hospital. She enjoyed dancing and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and many friends. Surviving in addition to her mother are her two loving children; Dr. Michael S. Lagnese of Blue Bell and Dr. Gina Lagnese of Aberdeen, NJ., three brothers William Neill of Endicott, NY, Peter and Doug Neill both of Levittown, NY, 2 sisters Lori Neill also of Levittown, NY and Kathryn Neill of Florida, three grandchildren Nicholas Lagnese and Ashlyn and Tara Gorman as well as many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Memorial Service at 7 pm, Monday Evening, June 20, 2011, at the Simcox-McIlvaine Funeral Home, 532 E. Main St., Lansdale, PA. 19446, where the family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7 PM. For those desiring in lieu of flowers Memorial Contributions to C.A.P.E., Child Abuse Prevention Effort, 8001 Roosevelt Blvd, Smylie Times, Suite 404, Philadelphia, PA. 19152. MARY L. LaPORTE (nee Grimes), September 29, 2011. Beloved wife of the late William C. Dear mother of William (Jill), Charles, Mary Beth Somogyi (Mark), Susan Walsh (Michael) and Stephen (Debra). Loving grandmother of Billy, Meghan, Jackie, Tommy, Michael, Emily, Rebecca, Mickey, Ryan, Sean, Sam, Cameron, and Alex. Great grandmother of Kaitlyn and Emma. Also survived by two brothers, Thomas (Eileen) and John Grimes, and a sister Anne Jones (Joe); also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her brothers Bernard and Daniel Grimes. Mary was employed for 22 years by the Drexel University College of Medicine. She will be dearly missed. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing at the McIlvaine Funeral Home, East Falls 6:30 to 8:30 pm, Tuesday, October 4 and 8:30 to 9:30 am on October 5, followed by her Funeral Mass at 10 am at St. Bridget Church. Interment Westminister Cemetery. For those desiring, contributions in her memory can be made to the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust Street, Philadelphia PA 19103. JOAN S. LINTON, (nee Sullivan), January 1, 2011, at the age of 93. Beloved wife for 67 years of the late M. Albert, Jr., dear mother of Carol Linton Finer, Peter Stokes Linton (Sandra Rolet) and Betsy Linton Lingenheld (Edward), loving grandmother of Laurie Finer and Timothy, Peter and Megan Lingenheld. Joan's granddaughter Laurie wrote this tribute to her grandmother, "She was the sweetest, kindest woman to ever walk the plant. If everyone had a heart like Nana's the world would have no problems." Joan taught Physical Education at the Ethel Walker School in Simsbury, Ct., and Friends Academy on Long Island. She spent most of her life creating a loving home for her family. For many years she was President of the Women's Auxiliary of the Children's Heart Hospital, Joan loved skiing and hiking in Vermont with her children and grandchildren. Services are pending. MICHAEL F. LODISE, JR, 61, March 20, 2011 of Roxborough (formerly of East Falls). Beloved husband of Frances (nee Cipparone). Dear father of Michael, III (Diane), Frank, Anthony (Eileen) and Matthew. Loving grandfather of six. Also survived by his sister Donna Lodise (Quy Pham) and many other relatives, cousins and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing, Thursday, March 24, 6-8 p.m. at the McIlvaine Funeral Home, East Falls and 8:15-9:15 a.m. Friday March 25, followed by his Funeral Mass at 10 am at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 819 Cathedral Road, Philadelphia, PA 19138. Interment Westminster Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in Michael's memory to IHM Church or to G.A.N.S.O., P.O. Box 17173, Los Angeles, CA 90017. JAMES A. LYNCH, JR., October 13, 2011, of Gulph Mills. Beloved husband of Ellen Najiye Lynch (nee Bekir); also survived by his sister, Mary Reynolds and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers, John D. and Richard J Lynch. Relatives and friends are invited go greet the family on Saturday, October 15, from 10 to 10:45 am, at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 104 S. Aberdeen Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087, followed by his Funeral Mass at 11 am. Interment Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Emergency Aid of PA Foundation, 221 Conestoga Road, Suite 300, Wayne, PA 19087.
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