PHILLY.COM WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15, 2019 THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER B7 FuneralAnnouncements PLEASE VIEW AND SIGN THE ONLINE GUEST BOOK AT PHILLYCOM BERGER HARGADEN ANTHONY M. OPROCHA DOLORES R. (nee Redding) GOLDSTEIN MILDRED "MICKEY" (nee Klinghoffer) Alicia Sterling, nurse BEVERLY JANE 94, passed away on February 5, 2019. She is survived by her brother, 4 children, 10 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren.
Please join us for a Celebration of Life on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at 12:00 Noon at Villa Barolo Restaurant (1373 Easton Road Warrington, PA 18976). Contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity in Beverly's name. DIETZMANN Of PA passed away peacefully in her home with family on Sunday Feb. 10, 2019. Wife of the late beloved David H.
Goldstein, she is survived by children Lawrence and Jill, and grandchildren Sabra and Joseph. Mickey enjoyed having her great-grandchildren around her during her final years. She will be remembered for her sharp wit, soft spot for animals, and all the beautiful paintings she made. Relatives and friends are invited to Graveside Services, Thursday, 1:30 P.M. at Roosevelt Memorial Park, 2701 Old Lincoln Hwy, Trevose, PA 19053.
Contributions in her memory may be made to The Humane Society of The United States, www.humanesociety.org www.levinefuneral.com JOSEPH F. Age 65, on Februaryll, 2019, formerly of S.W. Phila. Beloved husband of Peggy (nee Breslin). Devoted father of Joseph O.
(Ginger), Shannon (Brent) Elliott and Kelly (Steven) Maurer. Grandfather of Lucas, Kylie and Carter. Brother of Francis X. "Bud" and Michael. Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation with Joe's family Saturday, 9:15 to 10:45 A.M., St.
Madeline Church, 400 Morton Ridley Park. Funeral Mass 11 A.M. Interment at future date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Joe Rodia Scholarship Fund, 1209 Derry Lane, West Chester, PA 19380, would be appreciated. Arr.
KING FUNERAL SERVICE Loved life with a smile and a twinkle in his eye, passed away on February 2, 2019, at home in Sarasota. Beloved husband of Cheryl Cucinotta Hargaden (nee Smith). Loving father of Alexander (Jennifer), Rory, and Liam Hargaden, Lauren and Lucia Cucinotta. Grandfather of Aedan and Finn. Brother of John, Mary, Edward, Catherine, Patricia Jewellen, Madeleine, and the late Michael, Richard, Colette, and JenniferSinead.
Also survived by nieces and nephews. His family will greet relatives and friends on SATURDAY morning, from 10 to 11 A.M., at St. Malachy Church, 1429 N. 11th Phila. PA 19122.
Funeral Mass to begin at 11 A.M. Interment at a later date in his cherished homeland, Dublin, Ireland. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to Anjali Gratitude Project for the Respite of Children with Cancer, 130 Haddon Westmont NJ 08108. Pennsylvania By Bonnie L. Cook STAFF WRITER Alicia Arizin Sterling, 63, of Hav-erford, a nurse, mother, and community volunteer, died Monday, Feb.
4, of cancer at her home. Tall and statuesque, Mrs. Sterling stood out as a hostess, athlete, organizer, caregiver, and friend, her family said. She grew up in Springfield, Delaware County, the daughter of Maureen and Paul Arizin. Her father played basketball for Wlanova University from 1947 to 1950 before being drafted by the Philadelphia Warriors in 1950.
He went on to become one of the great basketball players of the 1950s, leading the NBA in scoring during the 1952 and 1957 seasons. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1978. A natural athlete like her father, Mrs. Sterling excelled in basketball and tennis at Cardinal O'Hara High School. She graduated in 1973.
She attended the University of Delaware before transferring to Lan-kenau Hospital School of Nursing. She graduated in 1975 and immediately began her career as a registered nurse in the emergency room. She stayed until starting a family. In the late 1990s, she reentered nursing as a spe Of Folcroft, PA and formerly of Grays Ferry, PA, died on Feb. 6, 2019.
Dear wife of John V. Oprocha, beloved mother of Janeanne R. Gorman (Jim Dever) and Susan G. (Lee) L'Esperance. Adoring grandmother of Lindsay (Adam) Rinehart, Evan G.
L'Esperance and Elyse N. L'Esperance (fiance Brett Liszewski) and great-grandmother to Christian and Annabelle Rinehart. She will be missed by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by her first husband, Donald Gorman, and her five brothers: Edward, Bud, Francis, Charles and Jimmy Redding. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Viewing on Thursday Evening, Feb.
14, 2019 from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. at LOGAN FUNERAL HOME, 57 S. Eagle Road, Havertown, PA 19083. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, Feb.
15, 2019 at St. Gabriel's Church, 29th Dickinson Sts, PA 19146 where friends may call 9:00 to 9:45 A.M. at the Church. Interment Saints Peter Paul Cem. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in Dolores' memory to the Holy Spirit Adoration Sisters, Convent of Divine Love, 2212 Green PA 19130 or a charity of your choice.
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cialist in senior care, working at several nursing fa- cilities, including T. Waverly Heights in ilogari I jfuneral Homes, 3nt. Established 1895 Lam i Gladwyne. "When my mom moved there, Alicia would always go into my mom's room and just sit Alicia A. Sterling On February 11, 2019.
Born in Castelluccio, VM. Foggia, Italy. Beloved wife of the late Rocco "Rocky the Shoemaker" Grassi; devoted mother of Augie (Suzanne) Grassi and Joanne Palumbo; loving Nonna of Alex (Lynn) and Lauren Grassi, Anthony and Gina Marie Palumbo; loving Great-Nonna of Rocco and Jake Grassi. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Viewing Saturday, February 16, 2019, from 8:45 to 10:45 A.M., at Our Lady of Calvary Church, 11024 Knights Phila. PA 19154, followed by her Funeral Mass 11 A.M.
Rite of Committal Resurrection Cem. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Our Lady of Calvary School, 11023 Kipling Lane, Phila. PA 19154. FLUEHR F.H., Bensalem 215-639-3130 On February 3, 2019, age 94, of Southampton PA. A graduate of Central High School in Phila.
and Drexel Institute of Technology (University) in Civil Engineering, he also served in the United States Army, 406th Infantry Regiment, 102nd Infantry Division during World War II serving in France and Germany. Devoted husband of 64 years of the late Jean (nee MacMillan), loving father to Thomas (deceased), Richard (Betsy Repash), Robert (Jody), three grandchildren, two great grandchildren and uncle to two nephews and a niece. Tom helped found structural engineering firm Keast Hood Company in 1953. He also worked with generations of future architects as an Architectural Department structural critic and lecturer at Temple University's College of Engineering Technology. He greatly enjoyed spending time at the beach in Ocean City, NJ.
He was an active member at Bustleton United Methodist Church, and was a former President of the Engineers Club of Philadelphia. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, February 24, at 2:30 P.M. at Southampton Estates, 238 Street Road, Southampton PA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to ACTS Samaritan Fund or The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.
www.wrgrantfuneralhome.com HAGAN 94, of Moorestown, NJ, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 8, 2019. Ruth was born and raised in Philadelphia, where she received a bachelors and Master's degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Post-graduation Ruth taught English at Upper Darby High. After a few years of teaching, Ruth's father Gottlieb Dietz, asked her to join him and help run his company, Dietz Watson. She would spend the rest of her life as a leader of the company, eventually becoming the face of the company's ad campaign as 'Momma Dietz'.
While she made her profession at Dietz Watson, she made her home in Medford, NJ. She lived in Medford Pines with her husband of 45 years, Louis, who died in 1996, and her three children Louis, Chris, and Cindy. Many like to think of Ruth as the original working mom, as she was one before such a phrase even existed. Her work ethic inspired many, as she could be seen in her office at least four days a week well into her 90s. Ruth was also an exceptional mother and grandmother.
She was a constant in her grandchildren's lives, always present for birthdays, sports games, ballet performances, and even wedding dress shopping. Ruth had a love of music and theater and frequented performances of the Philadelphia Orchestra. She also adored dogs and cats, of which she had many during her life. Wife of the late Louis J. Eni she is survived by three children and their spouses, and her eight grandchildren.
Viewing and Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at the Cathedral of the Woods Protestant Community Church, 100 Stokes Medford Lakes, NJ. Entombment was in West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, PA. Memorial donations may be made to Samaritan Healthcare Hospice Development Office, 5 Eves Suite 300, Marlton, N.J. 08053 or at https:samaritannj.Orggivingd onate-nowSamaratin. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the MATHIS FUNERAL HOME Medford, NJ.
VALLORANI VIOLET MARIANI Was born on April 28, 1923, on 717 Johnson Philadelphia, PA. By the age of five, she moved to 2414 Chestnut Ardmore, PA, where she later attended Chestnutwold Grammar School. She then attended Haverford Junior High School and Haverford High School. She graduated from Haverford High School in 1940. After graduation, Mrs.
Vallorani attended courses to become a licensed practical nurse (LPN). She also worked at La Touraine Coffee Company, John B. Stetson, and Strawbridge Clothier. Mrs. Vallorani met Achille A.
Vallorani while attending high school. He later became her husband in 1944. Five years later, she became the mother of Dr. Ronald D. Vallorani (deceased).
The Vallorani's established a home in Penfield, PA beginning in 1957 and resided there until the present. When Ronald D. Vallorani attended St. Joseph's College, Mrs. Vallorani served as secretary of the Bellarmine Society.
Violet also became the secretary of Haverford High School Hall of Fame. One of her favorite hobbies was gardening and dressing her flower beds surrounding her home. In 1980, the family purchased a home in Cape May, NJ, where she spent many of her summer days and weekends. Driving automobiles was one of Violet's treasured skills. Along with her family, she travelled to the Midwest, southeastern states, and Canada.
She was a daily attendant to her mother who passed away at the age of 99. Subsequently, she became an avid reader reading two to three books per week. Her son, Dr. Ronald Vallorani, passed away in October 2017 at the age of 67. She is survived by her husband, Achille A.
Vallorani; daughter-in-law Cynthia Vallorani, and cousins Gabe Augustine, Jean Vucolo, Jean Mariana, Gloria Devitas, and Egidio Mestichelli. Family and friends may call 10:00 to 10:45 AM Friday, February 15, followed by her Mass of Christian Burial at 11 A.M. in Annunciation B.V.M. Church, 401 Brookline Havertown, PA. Interment St.
Denis Cemetery, Havertown, PA. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in her name and honor to the Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum, 500 Forrestal, Rio Grande, NJ 08242 STRETCH of HAVERTOWN www.stretchfuneralhome.com down and talk to her," said Robin Viola in an online condolence book In 1984, she married Paul D. Som-ers Jr. As a young mother, she shuttled her two sons to sports events, but found she wasn't content to sit in the stands. Instead, she volunteered to help coach soccer at the Haver-ford School.
"She was ahead of her time," said brother Dennis Arizin. Mrs. Sterling enjoyed collecting the works of emerging artists. She served as co-chair of the Haver-ford School's fine art and crafts show known as Merry Mart, which was a major school fundraiser. Mrs.
Sterling was a longtime member and former president of the Women's Board of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. She also served for many years as a committee member of the Philadelphia Antiques and Art Show. Mrs. Sterling and her first husband divorced in the late 1990s. She shared the love of art with Charles Sterling, a respected Philadelphia antiques dealer, whom she married in 2003.
He died in 2008 at age 61. A busy volunteer, Mrs. Sterling put her nursing experience to work at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where she pushed to improve patient care as a member and president of the Board of Women Visitors. Even illness couldn't keep her from caring for others, her family said. Last year, while being treated for cancer, she began a program to teach Scrabble to fifth and sixth graders at Drexel Neumann Academy, a charter school in Chester.
She enjoyed reading, world travel, and spending time with family and friends. "She was the constant force behind events organizing birthdays, dinners, weekends at the Jersey Shore, and endless family get-togethers," her brother Tim Arizin said. Besides her brothers, she is survived by sons Paul D. Somers III and Max A. Somers; stepchildren Elizabeth Sterling and Charles "Beau" Sterling; brothers Michael and Christopher; and 12 nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday, Feb. 9. Memorial contributions may be made to A Moment of Magic Foundation, 38 Grebe Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18072, or online at The foundation sponsors college-age volunteers who go to children's hospitals and schools dressed as storybook princesses. E3 bcookphillynews.com cookb NAOMI E.
(formerly Timson) Passed peacefully surrounded by her family, on February 10, 2019. Beloved mother of John M. Timson (Sue), Rosanne Mauro (Dave) and Carol Schwarz (John). Cherished grand-mom to John A. and Katelyn Timson, Christina and Nicholas Mauro and Ryan, Eric and Dana Schwarz.
Also survived by her loving sister Rosemary Lignelli and brother, Patrick Hagan (Maryann) as well as her former husband, John J. Timson and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by parents, James and Naomi Hagan; her twin brother, Fr. David I. Hagan, O.S.F.S., and brothers, James S.
Hagan and John J. Hagan. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday, Feb. 16, 9 A.M., St. Albert the Great Church, 212 Welsh Road, Huntingdon Valley PA 19006, followed by Funeral Mass at 10:30 A.M.
Interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Oblates Retirement Fund, 2200 Kentmere Parkway, Wilmington DE 19806 or Little Flower High School. GALZERANO FUNERAL HOME Sympathy Flowers and Fruit Baskets. Polites Florist 610-352-1717 www.politesflorist.com May their memory be a blessing. When it's time for a death notice, we're here for you.
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