The Philadelphia Inquirer

Patricia Ann McAdams (Sister Joseph Kieran, IHM) ended her journey on earth on August 1, 2022, as she walked peacefully into the arms of God. Patricia was born Feb 28, 1942, as the fourth child of Frank and Helen (nee Tierney) McAdams. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents and nephew Bobby McAdams. She is survived by her sisters and brothers: Helen Fallon (Mike), Camille (Sister Helen Loretta, IHM), Frank (JoAnne) Ann McAdams, SSJ, Jim (Dolores), David (Nancy), Marylou Palilonis (Charlie), Rob (Eileen) and Therese. She is also survived by 16 nieces and nephews and their spouses and 25 grand nieces and nephews. Patricia was taught and formed by the Sisters of St Joseph at St Leo...

Mary Dolores Rohrer, age 89, of Southport, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022. Mary was born April 21, 1933 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late John and Marie Sentman. Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral Service, Southport, N.C.

With deep regret, we announce the death of Roy "Skip" George Belding Jr, 70, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, formerly of Abington, Roy passed away in Hershey, Pennsylvania, on July 7th, 2022. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Jesse H. Geigle Funeral Home Inc.

Helen Anna (Werner) Voltolina, age 89, of Oaklyn, New Jersey passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022. Helen was born November 7, 1932 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Helen is survived by her two daughters Deborah Werner and Erica Werner, her son Mark Werner, her sister Theresa McCann, her grandson Nathan, and her granddaughter Rachel. Helen was preceded in death by her son John Werner. A memorial visitation for Helen will be held Wednesday, June 29, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Blake-Doyle Funeral Home, 226 W. Collings Avenue, Collingswood, NJ 08108, followed by a memorial service from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Blake-Doyle.com...

Pamela Lynch Jenkins, 70, of Hertford, NC, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022 . A graveside service will be held Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 3301 West Cheltenham Avenue, Cheltenham Township, Philadelphia, PA. Arrangements are being handled by Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral and Cremation Providers, Hertford, NC, and online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com.

John E. Grandbois died on June 12 in Lebanon, New Hampshire, following a valiant struggle with Primary Progressive Aphasia. He was 81. He was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to parents Virginia and Morlan Grandbois. The family moved to New Canaan, Connecticut where John attended St. Luke's School and graduated in 1958. He completed his undergraduate degree at Boston University in 1962 and later received his MBA from Babson College. He served in the US Army Reserve overseeing a MASH unit before beginning his professional career at St. Regis Paper Company, where he worked from 1966 to 1984. He then moved to Philadelphia where he joined Scott Paper Company prior to starting his own career...

Linda Green, 63 years old, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Linda was born in Ulster, Pennsylvania on April 20, 1959. She was the daughter of Robert Earl Parker and Phyllis Parker. She grew up in upstate New York on her father's farm. Linda was an Air Force Veteran, and her career in the armed forces led her to her husband, Dewey Green, Jr., who predeceased her in 2006. Linda and Dewey met in Tulsa, Oklahoma while serving in the Air Force together. Shortly thereafter, they relocated to Florida. Linda enjoyed stuffed animals, buffets, and flea markets. She always enjoyed sharing a meal with the people she was closest with. She is survived by her father, Robert...

H Charles Ford, age 86, of Hilton Head SC, died peacefully on Thursday, May 19, 2022 surrounded by his loving wife, Maggie and family. Born August 26, 1935 in Homestead PA, he was the son of the late H Charles Ford II and Margaret Ford (Garraway). Chuck earned his undergraduate degree from Grove City College and master's degree from Temple University, and spent most of his career in HR in the pharmaceutical industry. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Maggie Ford, as well as two sons, Michael (Helen) and Mark (Stephanie) and daughter-in-law Denise, as well as his brother Bill Ford. He is preceded in death by his son, Barry Ford. Chuck also has nine grandchildren and one great...

Gerard W. Brady (Jerry) passed away at the age of 82 on April 17, 2022, in the Villages, FL. Jerry is survived by his wife Mary Anne, of 53 years. Jerry and Mary Anne have seven children: Gerard, Jr. (the late Moreen) their children (Shannon, Maura and Sean), Christopher (Cristel) their children (Amanda and Fiona), Colleen and her children (Jacob and Sabrina), Tara (Jeremy) and their children (Ryan and Logan), Timothy, Maureen (Aaron) and their children (Declan (dec.), Deirdre and Gavin) and Bridget. Jerry is also survived by his brother Joseph (MaryAnn), sister Marianne Brady (the late Bill), many nieces, nephews, cousins and beloved family members. Jerry was born on April 4, 1940 in...

It is with the deepest regret that we announce the passing of Sidney Diamond on April 3, 2022. Sid was born in Philadelphia, PA to Sadie Diamond (nee Steinberg) and Martin Diamond. Sid graduated from Frankford High School and he went on to graduate from Pennsylvania State University with both BA and MBA degrees. Sid met his wife Sandra Diamond (nee Friedman) at Penn State and they were happily married for 58 years. Sid served in the US Army as a reservist and was honorably discharged in 1970. He came from very humble beginnings and rose to heights in the business world that he never imagined as a young man from northeast Philadelphia. Sid's first job was with Prudential Insurance and as a...

Alexandra Coxe Stokes Thomas (aka "Sandra") left us on Tuesday, March 15th, 2022. She was with her children, Frances Patterson Wheeler Morrison (aka "Tearson") and John Alexander Thomas at the time of her passing. Sandra was born June 23rd, 1948 and was raised as the only child of her parents, Alexander Coxe Stokes and Frances Earle Patterson Stokes, in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. She grew up on White Horse Farm- a part of the Radnor Hunt Country- and was up on a pony before she could even walk. Her early years were spent at Pony Club, learning at the Shipley School, and growing in her mastery of riding while also cheering on her father's horses at Saratoga Springs Racetrack. Sandra was...

HENRY JOSEPH "HANK" METCALF, "Hank" Henry Joseph Metcalf, 82, died March 11, 2022. Born in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania to Henry Edmund Metcalf and Mary Julia Metcalf n?e Conners, Hank was raised by his mother who called him "Skip," and attended Monsignor Bonnor High School in Drexel Hill where he played intramural sports, worked on the school newspaper, and earned money digging graves at night at a nearby cemetery. He majored in Classical Languages at Villanova University before marrying Elizabeth "Betty Lou" Louise Bowers and beginning a family while working as a butcher at Penn Fruit. Hank took a job at the state Department of Labor before transitioning to corporate HR. In 1969 the...

William Gore Bowers, Jr., 75, passed away March 2, 2022, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah. William was born September 27, 1946, in McKeesport, PA to the late William Gore Bowers Sr. and Clara L. (Rossner) Bowers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Deborah Bowers. William is survived by his sons, Ryan (Jessica) Bowers and Shane (Tabitha) Wunderley; grandchildren, Luke Bowers, Evan Bowers and Tysen Wunderley; his six sisters and one brother, Louise Broman, David R. Bowers, Laura J. Chuha, all of West Mifflin, PA, Judy Verlich, of North Olmsted, OH, Lola Richards, of Jefferson Hills, PA, of Clare Bellas and Carole School, both of Elizabeth, PA; as well as...

Ennis L. Mitchell, age 92 of Newark, DE passed away on February 25, 2022. He was born in Atlanta, GA on January 11, 1930, to the late Ennis and Mary Jackson. Ennis served in the Philadelphia Police Department for 22 years, retiring as a Homicide Detective in 1978. He served in the U.S. Military both active and reserve units from 1947 to 1990, completing two tours of duty in Vietnam as an Advisor to the Vietnamese, receiving a Bronze Star for his service. Ennis is a graduate of the Command and General Staff College in Fort Leavenworth and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces in Washington, DC. He retired from the Military as Full Bird Colonel in 1990. Ennis began employment with the...

John B. "Jack" Bevenour, Sr., age 90, of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 6, 2022. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 11 am on Friday, February 18, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 819 Cathedral Road, Philadelphia, PA 19128, where a Funeral Mass will be offered at 11 am. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jack's name to Northern Children's Services, 5301 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128. SPICER-MULLIKIN FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY 302-368-9500

Lois Elisabeth Graf Wilson, 97, a resident of Clinton Presbyterian Community, died there February 1, 2022. Her husband of 58 years, Col. Samuel Mack Wilson PhD, predeceased her in 2002. She was a long-time resident of Abington, PA. She is survived by a son, Samuel Mayhew Wilson M.D. and his wife Dorothy H.B. Wilson of Laurens, S.C., and granddaughters Elisabeth H. Wilson and Mary J. Wilson. Born in West Grove, PA, her parents were Rev. Charles E. and Elisabeth H. M. Graf. A teacher, she had lay leadership roles at her church, in DAR, and was active in PEO. Memorial services in Clinton, S.C. and at Abington Presbyterian Church will be held at a later time. In lieu of flowers, memorials...

McDonnell, Gene age 89 passed into eternal rest at his home in Seminole, FL on January 28, 2022. To view full obituary and express sympathy, please visit AndersonMcQueen.com

Peter Jones McNeely, 72, of Hobe Sound, FL, passed away on January 28th 2022 due to CHF. Peter was predeceased by mother Frances Off McNeely and father Prentice Jones McNeely. He is survived by Valerie Clark McNeely wife of forty-seven years, daughters Andrea McNeely Harden of Ocala, Fl, Frances McNeely Gillen of Palm City, Fl, son David Hays McNeely of Malvern, Pa, four grandchildren, sisters Esther Allen Arndt of Gladwyne, Pa, Judith Anne Mitchell of Newtown Square, Pa and Frances Jones Mullaney of Washington Crossing, Pa. He grew up in Bryn Mawr, Pa and raised his family on a farm in Newtown Square, Pa. Peter loved his family, friends and sport. He was a businessman, starting many small...

Beth Ann Scannell passed on to heaven on January 21, 2022, on Hilton Head Island, SC. She was surrounded by Love; the same Love she so freely gave to all around her, every moment of her life. Beth Ann was born in Philadelphia PA on December 6, 1967, to Mike and Liz Chitwood, who blessed her with a wonderful childhood full of friends, family, laughter, adventures, and Love. Beth attended St Maria Goretti High School and Holy Family College, launching her into a career in both finance and marketing, which she excelled at, before taking up her true calling of being a mom. Beth met her husband Bob Scannell, who lived 2000 miles away, through what could only be fate, and after a brief time...

Ronald James Trader, age 80, departed this life on Saturday, January 15, 2022. A Memorial Service will be held at 1pm on Sat., Jan. 29th at Lewis M. Hunt-Irving Funeral Home 2316 Providence Ave., Chester, PA, 19013. Online condolences may be sent to www.benniesmithfuneralhome.com.

Joseph G. Mack, 75, Gettysburg, PA, on December 14, 2021. Survived by loving partner, Adele Chiesa, Gettysburg, PA brother, Bernard Mack, Jr (Ginny), Philadelphia, PA. Graduate Fr. Judge High School, University of Maryland and Master's St. Joseph University. Veteran of US Army retiring Army Reserves as Colonel. Deputy Fire Chief, Philadelphia Fire Department also serving TASK Force 1. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a date to be determined. Memorials to Wounded Warrior Project. Online obituary and condolences available at monahanfuneralhome.com.