December 29, 2000 LEE DAVID STRING SR. LeeDavid String Sr 59 of Frankinville New Jersey died THURSDAY in Kenndy Memorial Hospital Washington Township. Born in Philadelphia he formerly lived in Williamstown and Blackwood before moving to Franklinville in 1976 . He served in the U.S. Navy He worked as a crane operator for the Philadelphia Naval Ship-yard for 30 years before retiring in 1993. He was also a pilot and owned a 1939 Taylor Craft. Surviving are his former wife JoANN C (NEE DeVITO TWO SONS Lee David Jr of New Castle,DEL, AND DAVID BRYAN OF Philadelphia and a sister ,Evelyn M Braunecker of New Castle. Services will be 11a.m.Thursday in the Bell-Hennessy Funeral Home,120 South Main St Williamstown, where frieds may call after 10 am Burial will be in the Harleigh Cemetery, Camden. Contributions may be made to the Nature Conservancy, 4245 North Fairfax drive Suite No 100, Arlington.Va, 22203.

December 21, 2000 Martin L. Pugh Jr., 80, Navy Yard retiree Martin L. Pugh Jr., 80, who as a boy growing up in a single-parent home scavenged for wood in North Philadelphia to help support his brothers and sisters, died Friday of complications associated with diabetes at his home in the Olney section of Philadelphia. Before moving to Olney to live with his son, Mr. Pugh had been a longtime resident of West Oak Lane. Mr. Pugh, whose mother died when he was kindergarten age, was about 12 when he started joining an older brother in early-morning hunts for stray pieces of wood and discarded odds and ends - anything they could sell. He would then go on to school while his brother headed for street corners to sell whatever they had managed to collect. His father, a janitor who worked in Center City, died when Mr. Pugh was 16, so he quit Central High School and went to work on an ice truck. Many years later, in 1983, he earned his general equivalency diploma. Getting his diploma was "something he always wanted to do," said his son, Martin 3d, a postal worker. "He went and did it, and after he got it, he cherished it for the rest of his life." Mr. Pugh was born in Orangeburg, S.C., the third of seven children; his family came to Philadelphia when he was a toddler. He grew up doing whatever he could to help, but then in 1939, he quit the ice truck and joined the Civilian Conservation Corps, clearing trees to make way for roads in rural Pennsylvania. He joined the Army, served in Europe during World War II, then returned to Philadelphia after his discharge in 1945. He got a job at the old Philadelphia Navy Yard, where he spent much of the rest of his working life, retiring in 1972 as a public-works inspector. Old habits die hard, and Mr. Pugh did not stay retired long. He worked for the Philadelphia Department of Recreation for the next 11 years. Mr. Pugh was an active and longtime member of Haven Peniel United Methodist Church in North Philadelphia, serving as a trustee and on several committees, teaching an adult men's Bible class, and taking on the duties of secretary of the church's men's group. The church recognized him as its man of the year in 1983. In addition to his son, Mr. Pugh is survived by three grandchildren, one sister and one brother. His wife of 50 years, Marjorie, died in 1996. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Haven Peniel United Methodist Church, 2301 W. Oxford St. Friends may call at 9 a.m. Burial will be at Ivy Hill Cemetery.

November 21, 2000 Don E. Renstrom, 77, Machinist at Navy Yard, World War II veteran Don E. Renstrom, 77, of the Darby/Colwyn area, a former employee of the Philadelphia Navy Yard, died Nov. 19 at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital. Born in Fayette City, Pa., Mr. Renstrom was a 22-year resident of the Darby/Colwyn area. He was employed as a machinist in the tool and die division of the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Following his retirement, Mr. Renstrom worked as a crossing guard in Darby for six years and as a security guard for Crystal-X in Colwyn. Mr. Renstrom served in the submarine division of the Navy during World War II and the Korean War. He was a life member of VFW Post 598, Darby. Mr. Renstrom was the father of the late Sharon Satanaro. Survivors: Wife, Helen L. Lease Renstrom of Colwyn; daughter, Barbara Chilzer of Belle Vernon; stepsons, John Carroll of Glen Mills, Raymond Carroll of Philadelphia and Nelson Carroll of Sharon Hill; brother, Henry Renstrom; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Mass: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Marvil Funeral Home, 1110 Main St., Darby. Visitation: 10-11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial: Arlington Cemetery, Drexel Hill. Contributions: American Heart Association, 625 W. Ridge Pike, Building A, Suite 100, Conshohocken, PA 19428.

November 20, 2000 Walter P. Ashe Sr. Electrical welder, 84 Walter P. Ashe Sr., 84, a retired electrical welder, died of a massive stroke Wednesday at Cooper Hospital-University Medical Center, Camden. He had lived in Gloucester City for nearly 50 years and was born in Red Bank, Monmouth County. Mr. Ashe worked at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard for 20 years before retiring when he was 70. Previously, he worked at the New York Shipyard and the Mathis Shipyard, both in Camden. An Army veteran of World War II, Mr. Ashe served in Europe as a private first class with the 159th Infantry, 106th Division. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Margaret C. Herrmann Ashe; sons Walter P. Jr. and James P.; a daughter, Anna T. Dickson; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter; and a brother. Friends may call after 9:30 today at the McCann Funeral Home, 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City, where funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Entombment will be in New St. Mary's Mausoleum, Bellmawr. Memorial donations may be made to St. Mary's Special Fund in care of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 426 Monmouth St., Gloucester City, N.J. 08030.

November 16, 2000 Stanley Grzybowski D-Day veteran, 77 Stanley Grzybowski, 77, a paratrooper and glider man during World War II, died of a heart attack Monday at his Deptford home. He was born in Philadelphia and had lived in Deptford since 1976. Mr. Grzybowski was working at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard in 1941 when he enlisted in the Army. He was a platoon sergeant in the 193d Airborne Infantry and a paratrooper and glider man in the 17th and 101st Airborne Divisions. Mr. Grzybowski participated in the D-Day invasion in 1944 and was wounded in Belgium in the Battle of the Bulge in 1945. He then returned to the United States and resumed his work at the shipyard. After 37 years of service, including his military time, Mr. Grzybowski retired as a supervisor and equipment specialist in the shipyard's technical division in 1978. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Kathryn Arcidicono Grzybowski; a daughter, Alexis Sarruda; and two grandchildren. Friends may call from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. today at the McGuinness Funeral Home, 573 Egg Harbor Rd., Washington Township. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today at the Church of the Holy Family, 226 Hurffville Rd., Washington Township. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill. Memorial donations may be made to the Disabled American Veterans of Gloucester County, Chapter 64, Box 386, Mantua, N.J. 08051.

November 09, 2000 Agnes Loftus Heasley Former mortgage officer, 95 Agnes Loftus Heasley, 95, a coal miner's daughter who became a teacher, a textbook editor, a government employee, and a mortgage officer, died of complications associated with colon cancer Saturday at Frankford Hospital-Torresdale Campus. She had been a resident of Northeast Philadelphia. Mrs. Heasley was born the youngest of five children in Jessup, Lackawanna County - coal-mining country. Her father, a foreman in a coal mine, saw to it that she got an education. She earned a bachelor's degree from Marywood College in Scranton in 1926, then taught math and science at Jessup High School. She also taught for the WPA during the Depression. Mrs. Heasley and her family moved to Philadelphia in 1950. She raised five boys and edited textbooks for Chilton Publishing. She also worked in supply at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, and then, for eight years, she reviewed mortgages for the Federal National Mortgage Association, now Fannie Mae. She retired on disability after suffering a heart attack in 1960. Mrs. Heasley is survived by sons Frank, Eugene, John and Patrick; 15 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Her husband of 60 years, Joseph, died in 1990. Her son Joseph Jr. died in 1994. Viewings will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. tomorrow at Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave. A Funeral Mass will be said at 10 a.m. tomorrow at Our Lady of Calvary Church, 10000 Knights Rd. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.

November 08, 2000 Isaac S. Taylor Flange turner, 85 Isaac S. "Ike" Taylor, 85, a flange turner and outstanding high school athlete, died of heart failure Saturday at his Clayton home. Mr. Taylor worked for the former New York Shipbuilding Co. in Camden and then at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard for 25 years before retiring in 1980. Previously, he was a glassblower for the Kimble Glass Co. in Vineland. He also was the longtime owner and operator of Ike's Moving & Hauling in Clayton, and he rented boats and did maintenance work at Wilson Lake in Clayton. Mr. Taylor was a military policeman in the Army during World War II. A lifelong Clayton resident, he was a 1933 graduate of Clayton High School, where he was a tackle on the football team and a center in basketball. In track and field, he placed in the discus event at the South Jersey Class B sectionals in 1932 and 1933. He was named to the Clayton Sports Hall of Fame. He later played semipro football and basketball in South Jersey. Mr. Taylor was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Clayton. He enjoyed gardening, particularly growing vegetables. He is survived by his sons, C. Rodney, David S. and Donald I.; daughters Christine Taylor Read and L. Jill; eight grandchildren; and a brother. He was the widower of Judith Dahl Taylor. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and after 10 a.m. tomorrow at Trinity United Methodist Church, 351 N. Delsea Dr., Clayton, where funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Cedar Green Cemetery, Clayton. Memorial donations may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 351 N. Delsea Dr., Clayton, N.J. 08312.

November 07, 2000 Warren Matthews, 71, petty officer, engineer Warren D. Matthews, 71, a retired Navy petty officer from Buckingham who carried his military experience into civilian work as an electrical engineer, died of cancer Friday at his home. His Navy service spanned from 1948 to 1958, when he retired as a chief petty officer. He had been an electrician's mate and during the Korean War was aboard an LSMR, which stands for landing ship medium, rocket. "It was a landing craft that shot medium-range rockets to support Marines landing on the beach," said his wife of 46 years, Mary "Gerry" Silk Matthews. After his military service, Mr. Matthews was an electrical engineer at the former Philadelphia Naval Shipyard and then at the Naval Air Warfare Center in Trenton. He retired from there in 1994. A Cincinnati native, he graduated from Cheviot High School and, after his military service, attended Pennsylvania State University for two years. Mr. Matthews lived in Holland, Bucks County, from 1978 to 1990, when he moved to the adult community at Buckingham Springs in Buckingham Township. A sports enthusiast, he was a member of several bowling leagues and played in an over-60 softball league. He also liked a few hands of poker. In addition, Mr. Matthews was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Roman Catholic Church, a new parish in Buckingham Township, and previously a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church in Doylestown Borough. Besides his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Rosemarie Biron, Gail Anne Pollock, and Theresa Crowley; two brothers; and seven grandchildren. Friends may call after 10 a.m. today, with a Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. at St. Bede the Venerable Roman Catholic Church, 1054 Holland Rd. in Holland, Bucks County. Burial will follow in St. John Neumann Cemetery, County Line and Stump Roads in Chalfont, Bucks County. The family suggests contributions to Our Lady of Guadalupe Roman Catholic Church, Hollyberry Square, 5667 York Rd., Lahaska, Pa. 18931.

November 3, 2000 Walter Parrish Sr. Walter P. Parrish Sr., a retired Navy shipyard worker and devoted deacon whose faith sustained him through a long illness, died Wednesday surrounded by family at MCP Hospital. He was 86 and a longtime North Philadelphian who lived at the Fairview Nursing Home for the last two years. "Everyone who knew him loved him immediately," one of his daughters, Carolyn Dillard, said. "He never complained and he always managed to find something good to say," one of his grandchildren added. A soft-spoken, easygoing man, "Fats" Parrish married his wife, Emma, 55 years ago and worked at the shipyard for 35 years before retiring in 1990. He worked even harder at Thankful Baptist Church where he was secretary of the Deacon Board, served communion, visited the sick and shut-in and wrote obituaries for departed congregants. He also did tax returns for free in the neighborhood and was an avid historian who was hooked on "Jeopardy." Parrish's health deteriorated rapidly after the brief illness and death of his only son, Walter "Buddy" Parrish Jr., in 1995. At his son's funeral, the minister reminded the congregants that weeping endures for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. Fats Parrish whispered to his son, "I'll see you in the morning." Parrish is survived by his wife, Emma; two daughters, Carolyn Dillard and Phyllis Parrish; one brother, William; four grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. He also was predeceased by three brothers, R.L., D.C. and L.B. Parrish; and one sister, Lila Mae Hill. A viewing will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at Thankful Baptist Church, 17th Street and Allegheny Avenue. Services will be at 10 with burial in Northwood Cemetery, 15th and Haines streets.

August 11, 2000 Nicholas D'Amico, 94, played mandolin and was a barber Nicholas D'Amico, 94, whose hands could create a gorgeous melody and a pretty nice haircut, died Tuesday of congestive heart failure at the Integrated Health Systems nursing home in Broomall. He had been a longtime resident of the Overbrook section of Philadelphia. Mr. D'Amico was a musician who played mandolin for many years with the Munier Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra, a volunteer musical group that performs at community and retirement homes, libraries, schools, colleges and other venues in the region. In addition to the mandolin, he also played violin, piano, saxophone and guitar. He was a barber, too, and operated Nick's Barber Shop from 1961 until two years ago. By then, the shop at Edgemore Road and Lansdowne Avenue had become a neighborhood landmark. The son of Italian immigrant parents, Mr. D'Amico was born in South Philadelphia but moved to Overbrook with his family as a young boy. He learned how to cut hair at age 13 from family members. He had no formal secondary education, but he did receive formal training in the mandolin and violin, his principal instruments. "He was a schooled musician, and proud of it," his son John said. "He was a died-in-the-wool classical guy." Mr. D'Amico was 50 or so when he learned to play guitar, his son said, and he later taught the instrument - he always had a few students - at his shop. Those were about the only occasions for his playing music at the shop. As a rule, he did not play to amuse customers. Mr. D'Amico "really put his heart and soul into music," his son said. "It was his life." It was a passion he passed on to his children. A quartet of two pianists, a percussionist and an opera singer exists among the six. Mr. D'Amico played music for more than 70 years - he put down his instruments about the same time he closed his barber shop. Mr. D'Amico played violin for orchestras in the Works Project Administration during the 1930s. He was head of a string band at the Philadelphia Navy Base, where he worked as a warehouseman from 1950 until he left to open his barber shop in '61. "I think working at the Navy Yard was just an excuse for him to be in the band," his son said. One of the highlights of Mr. D'Amico's life was performing as a solo mandolinist with the Philadelphia Orchestra in 1970. In addition to his son John, Mr. D'Amico is survived by his wife of 69 years, Josephine; two other sons, Nicholas and Francis; daughters, Marie Amoroso, Margaret Lacey and Christine DeVault; 18 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be said at 10 a.m. today at St. Callistus Church, 6700 Lansdowne Ave. Friends may call at 9 a.m. Burial will be at SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Marple Township.

July 24, 2000 Alfred N. Ricciardi Sr., 75, WWII veteran, played trumpet for Eagles Mr. Ricciardi received the Pacific and American Theater Ribbon and the Victory medal as a Second-Class Machinist's Mate in the Navy during World War II. He was an auto mechanic at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard from 1976 until his retirement in 1988. Mr. Ricciardi had been employed by Center City Cadillac Co. for 33 years. He played trumpet in the Philadelphia Eagles' Sound of Brass half-time band and later drove the team's helmet car. Mr. Ricciardi worked with the Eagles for 33 years. He was born in Philadelphia and lived in Drexel Hill for 50 years. Mr. Ricciardi had been a member of the Sampson WWII Veterans, American Legion Post 0661, Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, Marple Newtown Concert Band, Springfield Symphony, Delco Brass Band and Upper Darby John Phillip Sousa Band. His son, Richard R., died in 1971. Survivors: Wife, Camille "Dolly" Rosa Ricciardi; sons, Alfred N. Jr. of Drexel Hill, Michael J. of Havertown; brothers, Eddie Ricciardi of Cherry Hill, N.J., Albert Ricciardi of Smithville, N.J.; six grandchildren; one great grandchild. Mass: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Saint Charles Borromeo Church, Burmont Road and Dennison Avenue, Drexel Hill. Visitation: 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon. Arrangements: M.F. Williams Funeral Home Inc., Clifton Heights.

May 19, 2000 James A. 'J.P.' Pender James A. "J.P." Pender, a retired bridge welder and wrought-iron worker who enjoyed racing motorcycles and feeding stray cats, died of undetermined causes Tuesday while en route to Temple University Hospital. He was 66 and lived in Nicetown-Tioga more than 40 years. Pender worked in the city's bridge maintenance department for 22 years before retiring in 1988. He also had his own business creating wrought-iron railings and doors in a garage workshop near his home. He formerly worked at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard and once owned a Germantown Avenue restaurant called A Place in the Sun. In his younger days, Pender and his brothers belonged to a championship motorcycle racing team that revved up the tracks from Lawnside, N.J., to Daytona, Fla. Pender married his wife, Mattie "Pearl," in 1956 and was a deacon for about 16 years in the Church of the Living God in North Philadelphia. He fed birds and stray cats in the neighborhood and was a surrogate father to many youths - sometimes taking them along on family camping trips to Florida. Pender was a jocular man who played the bass with jazz bagpiper Rufus Harley and sang tenor on the Edwin Hawkins Seminar Choir CD titled "Order My Steps In Your Word." He often visited the sick and shut-ins, enjoyed deep-sea fishing off the Jersey coast and rooted for the Sixers and Eagles. Besides his wife, Pender is survived by four sons, James Jr., Aaron, Anthony and Mark; four daughters, Darla Pender-Brennan, Barbara Jones, and Sharon and Antoinette Pender; four brothers, Roscoe, John, Vernon and Reginald; three sisters, Marjorie Johnson, Sandra Bryant and Mary Grant; and six grandchildren. A viewing will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at Canaan Baptist Church, Pulaski Avenue and School House Lane. Services will be at 11, with burial in Ivy Hill Cemetery on Easton Road.

May 17, 2000 Raymond N. Logan Raymond Nathaniel Logan, a retired electrical engineer who enjoyed golf and classical music, died of natural causes Saturday after a four-year battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was 86 when he succumbed at the Kearsley Longterm Care Center. Logan, of Conshohocken, retired in 1972 from the Frankford Arsenal, where he had worked since the mid-1950s. While there, he received a patent for inventing something called a temperature stabilizing amplification system. He previously worked in electronics at the U.S. Naval Air Development Center in Johnsville and at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Born in South Philadelphia, Logan graduated from South Philly high and earned a bachelor's degree from St. Augustine College in North Carolina in 1939. He did a brief hitch in the Navy before beginning his electronics career. He was a congregant at the African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas and a former member of St. Simon the Cyrenian Church, where his father was rector for more than 40 years. Logan played classical piano and organ and relaxed to Beethoven and Chopin. But he knew how to jitterbug and could waltz like Arthur Murray. Logan is survived by his wife, Harriet; a daughter, Donna Logan-Riddick; two brothers, the Rev. Dr. Thomas W. S. Logan and Leonard Delany Logan; a sister, Phyllis Simms; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. tomorrow at the African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas, Lancaster and Overbrook avenues. There will be no viewing. Burial will be in West Laurel Hill Cemetery on Belmont Avenue. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter, Constitution Place, Suite 1120, 325 Chestnut St., Phila., Pa. 19106.

May 12, 2000 Judge Louis Vignola, 88, led Traffic Court Judge Louis Vignola, 88, the scourge of scofflaws who himself was made to pay for his mistakes, died Tuesday of heart failure at Delaware County Memorial Hospital. A lifelong resident of South Philadelphia, he was the father of former Philadelphia Councilman and City Controller Joseph C. Vignola. As president judge of Philadelphia Traffic Court in the 1970s, Judge Vignola cracked down on people who ignored their traffic tickets, substantially raising revenue collected from fines as a result. At the same time, he was a target of a federal probe that ended with his 1978 conviction for receiving $32,000 in bribes from two court writ servers in return for channeling work to them. He was sentenced to two years in prison and fined $10,000. In March 1980, at age 68, he began serving his sentence. He was released from custody after suffering a heart attack a little more than a year later, and he underwent quadruple-bypass surgery in July 1981. Judge Vignola, who was first elected to the bench as a magistrate in 1953, was appointed president judge of Traffic Court by Gov. Milton J. Shapp in January 1974. He had been appointed to the Traffic Court bench in 1970. When he took over as president judge, he announced that there would be "no compromises, no nothing" for scofflaws. "I'm not going to fuss around. No special arrangements, and they're going to pay right through the teeth," he was quoted as saying in accounts at the time. He made them do exactly that. The revenue collected by his court rose from $4.5 million in 1974 to $6 million in 1975 to more than $10 million in 1977. While he was putting some teeth into Traffic Court, he was also trying to avoid the bite of political-corruption and ticket-fixing charges. By December 1975, he was fighting summonses himself, and his downfall had become a matter of when, not if. Judge Vignola was very much a product of South Philadelphia: loyal to his friends and family but mistrustful of outsiders. One of 12 children, he grew up to the sounds of stickball and the smells of the Italian Market. He played three sports at South Philadelphia High School for Boys, then went on to earn a degree from Pennsylvania State University. In the 1930s, he worked as a boilerman at the Navy Yard and played semipro football for the old Frankford Yellowjackets. He also was active with the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers and Iron Ship Builders of America, becoming its representative in 1946. He was involved in other unions, serving as president of the Naval Shipyard Union, the Shipyard Metal Trade Council, and the Maritime Trades Department of the AFL-CIO. A Democrat, he lost a bid for City Council in 1951. Judge Vignola continued to work for the unions until he was elected a magistrate, then returned to the boilermakers' union as a trustee and treasurer of Local 19 after his release from prison. He retired in 1987. Handy around the house, Judge Vignola enjoyed home projects and taking care of his summer home at the Shore. He was active in the Knights of Columbus, the Queen Village Association, and the Fathers' Club at St. Joseph's Prep. In addition to his son Joseph, he is survived by another son, Louis E., and a grandson, Joseph C. His wife of 55 years, Mary, died in 1994. A Funeral Mass will be said at 11 a.m. tomorrow at the Church of the Jesu at St. Joseph's Prep, 1733 W. Girard Ave. Friends may call at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon. Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph's Prep, 1733 W. Girard Ave., Philadelphia 19130.

May 9, 2000 John F. Butler Sr. Died May 9, 2000, at the age of 90. John was employed at tha Phila. Naval Shipyard for 38 years. He started his career as an electrian, advancing to a Planner & Estimator, and ending his career in 1968 as an Negotiator/Adjudicator. John is survived by 5 children, 3 sons & 2 daughters. John Jr., Francis, James, Loretta, and Patrica.

April 7, 2000 Philip Zuber, 90, the first St. Joseph's College athlete to win all-American honors, died of coronary arrest Wednesday at the Kressonview Nursing Center in Voorhees. He had lived in Marlton for the last 22 years. He previously resided in Northeast Philadelphia, and was born and raised in South Philadelphia. Mr. Zuber started his stellar athletic career at South Philadelphia High School, where he was a halfback and quarterback on the football team, centerfielder on the baseball team, and forward on the basketball team. Standing just 5 feet, 6 inches tall, he was nonetheless named all-Public School in basketball. "He was one of our great all-around athletes," said William Escher, president of the South Philadelphia High School Alumni Association. Mr. Zuber played basketball and football at St. Joseph's and was named honorable-mention all-American for his exploits on the court in 1931-32. He started for the team in the 1930-31 and 1931-32 seasons, playing under Bill Ferguson, St. Joseph's winningest basketball coach. Mr. Zuber led the team in scoring both seasons, averaging 6.6 points per game in 1930-31 and 10.8 points in 1931-32. He was named to the South Philadelphia Athletic Hall of Fame in 1971 and to the St. Joseph's Basketball Hall of Fame in 1988. He worked as a baker for Donuts Galore in Rockledge, Pa., for about 10 years before retiring 25 years ago. He previously worked for a milk company and been a bookkeeper for a construction firm. He also had worked as a welder for the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard during World War II. Mr. Zuber, a member of the Sportsers at the Jewish Community Center in Philadelphia, loved doing cryptograms and crossword puzzles. He is survived by his daughters, Sharon Zuber and Rona Josephs, and two grandchildren. He was the widower of Ida Sherman Zuber. Graveside services will begin at 11 a.m. today at Shalom Memorial Park, Section Gabriel, Pine and Byberry Roads, Lower Moreland. Memorial donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation of South Jersey, 295 Route 70 West, Suite 2, Cherry Hill, N.J. 08002.

Sunday, March 26, 2000 Robert S. "Scotty" Scott, 77, an avid hunter who for the last decade headed the Philadelphia Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs, died yesterday at his Grays Ferry home. Mr. Scott had been undergoing treatment for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma when he died, said his son, Robert B. Scott. "Hunting was what my dad was really interested in," Scott said. "For years he conducted hunter education courses for kids, hunter safety courses." Mr. Scott was also a past president of the North Forty Rod & Gun Club, a group that in 1950 began a tradition of an organized annual deer hunting camp in the Pennsylvania mountains. The group rented houses in several counties over the years before buying a house in Wayne County in 1975. For Mr. Scott and the 15 or so North Forty members who joined him every year, trips to the house were occasions for hunting and companionship that included a dinner they cooked for neighboring farmers who let the group hunt on their lands. Mr. Scott returned to the mountains every year despite suffering a heart attack in 1993 that he thought might end his hunting days. Instead, he took up the exercise regimen recommended by his doctor and was fit enough to return for the 1994 deer season. "You've got to conquer your brain," Mr. Scott told The Inquirer in a 1994 interview. "You're always a little bit scared but I just had to overcome it. My doctor said you can't go around worrying about dropping dead." Mr. Scott was born, reared and lived his entire life in Grays Ferry. He attended Philadelphia public schools and later became a plumber, joining Philadelphia Plumbers Union Local 690. In 1960 Mr. Scott was hired by the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, starting as a pipe fitter and rising to the job of piping inspector. He retired from the shipyard on Jan. 1, 1998. In addition to his hunting activities, Mr. Scott was a block captain for the Grays Ferry Community Council. A former amateur boxer, he was a member of the Veteran Boxers Association. In addition to his son Robert, Mr. Scott is survived by his wife of 51 years, the former Katherine A. Riddle, daughter Kathleen Sekel; son George B.; and two grandchildren. A viewing will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at the Ruffenach Funeral Home, 2101 S. 21st St., followed by a funeral at 10 a.m. Tuesday, also at the funeral home. Burial will be at Fernwood Cemetery, 6500 Baltimore Ave., Fernwood.

Tuesday, March 21, 2000 Joseph J. Skorko We regret to announce the passing of Mr. Joseph J. Skorko, father in law of Brett Franks, code 9154. Mr. Skorko was the Chief Welding Engineer and Division Head of Welding Engineering and Nondestructive Testing (Quality Assurance Office Code 138) for the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard from 1963 to 1989. He also held engineering positions at New York Shipbuilding Corporation in Camden, NJ prior to this. There will be a viewing Wednesday evening from 7pm to 9pm and Thursday morning from 8:15am to 9:15am at The GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE, 126 S. Black Horse Pike, Runnemede, NJ 08078. Funeral Mass Thursday morning 10am at St. Teresa's RC Church, Black Horse Pike at Evesham Road, Runnemede. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery, Chews Landing. Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made in Joseph's memory to St. Joseph's "Polish" Church, 1010 Liberty St., Camden, NJ 08104.

Friday, March 10, 2000 Robert C. Donatelli Robert C. Donatelli, 86, an accountant for the U.S. Navy and a local bank, died Tuesday at St. Mary Medical Center in Middletown Township, Bucks County. Mr. Donatelli, who lived in the Twining Village retirement community in Holland, Bucks County, was an accountant at the former Philadelphia Naval Shipyard for many years and then was a budget assistant for the U.S. Postal Service at the 30th Street Station facility for 10 years. For 51/2 years before his 1971 retirement, he worked for the former Provident National Bank in the Center City headquarters. There, he worked in the estates and trust department. Born and educated in Pittsburgh, Mr. Donatelli had studied accounting at the college level and lived in Pittsburgh for many years. He moved to Philadelphia's Somerton section many years ago and became a Twining Village resident 11 years ago. Mr. Donatelli's interests included woodworking, and he made various items for the Twining Village bazaar. He also repaired furniture for many of the residents. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Nellie G. Fisher Donatelli; a son, Robert E.; two brothers; four sisters; and two grandchildren. A viewing will be held at 7 p.m. today at the Joseph A. Fluehr 3d Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (Route 332 at Holland Road), in Richboro, Bucks County. A prayer service will be conducted at 8:30 p.m. Burial was to be private. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday in the auditorium of Twining Village, 280 Middle Holland Rd., in Holland. The family suggests contributions to Resident Trust Association, c/o Twining Village, 280 Middle Holland Rd., Holland, Pa. 18966.

February 3, 2000 Buster M. McCrea Buster M. McCrea, a longtime West Philadelphia businessman, died Jan. 26. He was 77 and lived in West Philadelphia. McCrea owned and operated Tailoring by McCrea at 54th and Morse streets since 1969. Before that the business was located for nearly 20 years near 56th Street and Westminster Avenue. He was known to thousands of customers over the years as a professional who was concerned over every detail. For several years in the 1960s he also owned and operated a seafood store and was known throughout the neighborhood as one of the pillars of the community. Born in Kingstree, S.C., he was an Army veteran of World War II. After the war, in 1946, he moved to Philadelphia. While working as a baker at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard he went to night school under the G.I. Bill and learned tailoring. He opened his first business in the early 1950s. McCrea was a life-long devotee of classical music. He loved to attend the opera and was a longtime member of the Metropolitan Opera Guild. Survivors include his wife, the former Leola Quattlebaum; three sons, Edward J., Herman C. and Gary W.; and two daughters, Stephanie A. McCrea and Sharon Wilson; a brother, Heyward McCrea; two sisters, Jeannie Mae Barr and Lillian McCleary; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A service was yesterday at Wynnefield Baptist Church. Burial was at the U.S. National Cemetery at Indiantown Gap.

February 2, 2000 James Arthur Greer James Arthur "Jay-Mo" Greer, a welder and part-time employee of Philadelphia Newspapers Inc., died Jan. 26. He was 44 and lived in Germantown. Greer had worked as a welder at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard and for eight years was a mailer for PNI, publisher of the Daily News and Inquirer. He stopped working last September when his health began to fail. He was a graduate of Germantown High School. "He was light-hearted and a precious, loving son," said his mother, Georgia. "His sons were the joy of his life. He was a loving, caring and sharing individual who touched many lives along the way," said William Greer, one of his brothers. Survivors also include three sons, Dwayne, James Jr. and Isaac; his father, Alfonso Sr.; his grandfather, James Jackson; four other brothers, Alfonso Jr., George, Ricky and Kenneth; four sisters, Antoinette, Debra, Renee and Michelle; his stepmother, Betty; three stepbrothers, Alfonso Jr., Eugene and Benjamin, and a stepsister, April. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Canaan Baptist Church, 5034 Pulaski Ave., where friends may call two hours before the services. Burial will be in Chelten Hills Cemetery.

January 20, 2000 Luther Elmer McBride Luther Elmer "Mickey" McBride, a retired federal employee, died Saturday. He was 81 and lived in Mount Airy. McBride had worked for the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard for 31 years and was a purchasing agent when he retired in 1976. A 1937 graduate of Central High School, McBride served as a medic in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He later received a degree in business administration from Temple University and was licensed to practice real estate. "Mickey had many talents and diverse interests," said a family member, "Family and friends would seek him out for advice and information. He received training in drafting, printing, art, and real estate. He was well read in various areas such as history and politics. He loved to have debates on politics." The family member recalled that McBride was "very vocal and was never afraid to voice his opinion. He comes from a long line of strong men of color. He was proud that his great-grandfather was an Army sergeant during the Civil War and his grandfather was an artist and a journalist. Mickey had a strong belief in education and the advancement of his race. He leaves an indelible impression with family and friends." Survivors include his wife of 54 years, the former Doris Williams; a son, Dorian; two daughters, Linda McBride-Brock and Mary Arthur and three grandchildren. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Fletcher H. Townsend Funeral Home, 6610-12 Germantown ave., where friends may call one hour earlier. Burial will be in Ivy Hill Cemetery.

January 12, 2000 Marie Sanford Corsey Marie Sanford Corsey, a retired inventory supervisor for the federal government who served as a riveter at the Naval Shipyard during World War II, died Friday after a short illness. She was 78 and lived in the Tioga-Nicetown area. The family matriarch, Corsey was, "a very loving, kind, outgoing person," said a sister, Hazel Murphy. "She had plenty of personality." "My sister was like a second mother to us," said another sister, Ethel Sanford, who recalled how Corsey worked to help support the family after their father's death and later became guardian to seven nieces and nephews - ages 4 months to 10 years old - after another sister died. "We depended on her quite often," Sanford said. "She was always loving and kind and always did what was best for us. Our interest was always foremost in her thoughts." The third of eight children, Corsey was born and reared in Philadelphia, and graduated from Simon Gratz High School. Afterward, Corsey accepted a position in social work to help support the family. She later went to work at the Navy Yard as a riveter during World War II, helping build ships. She met and married Clyde Corsey Sr., her husband of 53 years, in 1946. They had one child Clyde Jr., who preceded her in death. In 1951, Corsey took a leave of absence to care for her deceased sister's seven children. She returned to work in the late 1950s, holding positions with the Marine Corps in South Philadelphia, the Navy Supply Depot in Northeast Philadelphia and the Defense Personnel Support Center in South Philadelphia. She retired in 1985 after 35 years of federal service. In her retirement, Corsey devoted much of her time to caring for her husband, Clyde, an amputee who has been ill for a long time. She often traveled, taking trips to Hawaii, Las Vegas, Jamaica and the Caribbean islands. She was a faithful member of Mount Ephraim Baptist Church, where she had worshiped for nearly 40 years. Survivors also include three brothers, Joseph Sanford, Herman Sanford and John Sanford; another sister, Erma King; and the seven nieces and nephews she raised, Elliott LaMarr, Norman LaMarr, Gayelord LaMarr, Cheryl LaMarr, Antoinette Howard, Margaret Pitts and Donna Johnson. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Mount Ephraim Baptist Church, 22nd and Tioga streets, where friends may call two hours earlier. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Willow Grove.

January 11, 2000 Frank Pugliese Retired electrician, 74 Frank Pugliese, 74, a retired electrician, died of cardiac arrest Friday at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Mr. Pugliese was a lifelong resident of South Philadelphia. After graduating from Bok Vocational High School, he served in the Army during World War II. After his discharge, he returned to Philadelphia. He worked for the city's Office of Emergency Preparedness for 35 years, then worked at the Philadelphia Navy Yard for about eight, retiring in 1991. Mr. Pugliese was a sports fan who followed the Eagles and Phillies with varying degrees of hope and resignation. He played fast-pitch softball for many years and golfed regularly at Roosevelt Golf Course. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Anne; sons Anthony and Frank; daughters Denise Lannon and Diane Gillert; two brothers; three sisters; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A viewing will be held at 7 p.m. today at Leonetti Funeral Home, Broad and Wolf Streets. A Funeral Mass will be said at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow at King of Peace Church, 26th and Wharton Streets. Burial will be in SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Marple Township.

January 8, 2000 Sidney Nisenfeld, Inquirer retiree Sidney Aaron Nisenfeld, 88, who worked in the mail room of The Inquirer for nearly 20 years, died of heart failure Thursday at Jeanes Hospital in Fox Chase. Mr. Nisenfeld lived in Northeast Philadelphia and was married for 57 years to the former Selma Richman. The two met in 1936, at a dance. "He wasn't much of a dancer, so he came up to me and asked me for my phone number," Mrs. Nisenfeld recalled. She chided him for not having a pencil, but he promised he would remember the number, and he did. On that first date, he told her he would marry her one day. "But I didn't see it that way," she said. They dated for six years. When World War II began, Selma was a clerk at a Marine recruiting office on North Broad Street. Mr. Nisenfeld called there to tell her he had been drafted. "So I went outside, and I was crying, and one of the Marines came out to see what was wrong," Mrs. Nisenfeld said. "I told him my boyfriend had been drafted, and he said, 'Boyfriend? Why don't you marry him?' " She did - on March 8, 1942. As it happened, Mr. Nisenfeld was ruled unfit for military service because of a broken eardrum, a childhood injury. He nevertheless contributed to the war effort, working in the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. After the war, he drove a taxi, joined the Teamsters Union, and went to work at The Inquirer. He worked in the mail room, where the different sections of the newspaper are sorted and assembled. Mr. Nisenfeld was born in Chelnick, a village in Russia. He was one of six children. He had a beautiful voice and sang tenor in the local synagogue. Later in life, he loved to see Broadway musicals. Even as his health failed in recent years, he spoke of a lifelong dream to see the year 2000. On New Year's Day, he celebrated his 88th birthday at home. "And the next morning," his wife recalled, "I asked him if it was time, and he said yes." Survivors: a brother, Max Nisenfeld, of Philadelphia; daughter Carol Marder of Elkins Park; son Jerome of Philadelphia; five grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Services will be tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. at Goldsteins' Rosenberg's Raphael Sacks Funeral Home, 6410 Broad St. Interment will follow at Montefiore Cemetery, 600 Church Rd., Jenkintown.

January 6, 2000 Lewis W. Gibson Lewis W. Gibson, a city employee, died Friday after a brief illness. He was 49 and lived in Germantown. Gibson had worked for the Department of Licenses and Inspections. He had previously been a welder for the Yeagers Co. and at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. A graduate of Germantown High School, Gibson had served in the Marine Corps. Sarah Patrick, his mother-in-law, said Lewis "was outgoing and had a lot of friends. He loved to entertain." Survivors include two sons, Malcolm and Yusuf; his mother, Willene; two brothers, David and Kevin; a sister, Tonia; and four grandchildren. Service will be at 11 a.m. tomorrow at the Terry Funeral Home, 4203 Haverford Ave., where friends may call one hour earlier. Burial will be in Chelten Hills Cemetery.

January 5, 2000 Dorothy T. Neill Former negotiator, 79 Dorothy T. Neill, 79, of Springfield, a former contract negotiator and purchasing agent, died of complications from emphysema Monday at her home Monday. Mrs. Neill did purchasing and contract negotiation for the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. She was born in Winthrop, Mass., and graduated from Lower Merion High School in 1938. In 1942, she earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education from West Chester State College. Mrs. Neill is survived by a son, Robert Richard Neill. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Founds Funeral Home, High and Union Streets, West Chester.The family suggests contributions to S.P.C.A. of Delaware County, 555 Sandy Bank Rd., Media, Pa. 19063.

January 4, 2000 James J. Murray Jr. Retired boilermaker, 75 James J. Murray Jr., 75, a retired boilermaker, died Saturday at his home in Ridley Park. He had suffered several strokes in recent months. Mr. Murray worked for Westinghouse Electric Corp. in Lester and the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard before retiring in 1988. During World War II, he fought in the Battle of the Bulge, in which he earned a Bronze Star. Mr. Murray was born and raised in Norwood and graduated from West Catholic Boys High School in 1941. He was inducted into the Pennsylvania American Legion sports Hall of Fame in 1967 after serving as one of its baseball coaches. He had been commander of American Legion Post 507 in Norwood and was honored for community service by the Chapel of Four Chaplains in Philadelphia. Mr. Murray is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marion Donohoe Murray; children Michael, James 3d, Stephen, Susan Conte, Mary Lou Patton, Linda Branco, Kim Jennings and Kathy Okarski; a brother; three sisters; and 17 grandchildren. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and at 9 a.m. tomorrow at the Cavanagh Funeral Home, 301 Chester Pike, Norwood. A Funeral Mass will be said at 11 a.m. tomorrow at St. John Chrysostom Roman Catholic Church, 615 S. Providence Rd., Wallingford. Burial will be in SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Marple. The family suggests contributions to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, c/o Dr. Bernard Kaplan, 34th Street and Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia 19104.

December 22, 1999 William F. Kaprolat Phila. shipyard retiree, 87 William F. Kaprolat, 87, a retired machinist, died of a heart attack Sunday at Chester County Hospital. He lived in Downingtown. Mr. Kaprolat worked 30 years as a machinist at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard before retiring in 1967. During retirement, he enjoyed gardening and woodworking, often crafting items for his own pleasure and for friends. Mr. Kaprolat also cared for his ailing wife, Mildred I. Ludwig Kaprolat, to whom he was married for 63 years. He was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church of Downingtown. Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Mildred K. Murray and Carol Peszek, and three grandchildren. Services and burial will be private.

December 22, 1999 John H. McCaffrey Retired contract manager, 74 John Howard McCaffrey, 74, of Glenolden, a retired contract manager for the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard and longtime employee of J. Gross & Sons in Philadelphia, died from cancer on Saturday at his home in Glenolden. Mr. McCaffrey oversaw maintenance projects as a contract manager at the Navy Yard for 12 years. He was also a manager during his 30-year employment at Gross, a thread distributor. Mr. McCaffrey was born in Philadelphia and graduated from West Catholic High School in 1943. He served in the Navy during World War II, maintaining landing strips in the South Pacific. He was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Youth Organization in Secane, Knights of Columbus De la Salle Council 590 in Springfield, and the West Catholic High School Alumni Association. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Grace A. Higgins McCaffrey; sons John P., William M., James E. and Kevin S.; and 11 grandchildren. Friends may call at 9 a.m. today at O'Leary Funeral Home, 640 E. Springfield Rd., Springfield. A Funeral Mass will be said at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady Of Fatima Roman Catholic Church, 1 Fatima Dr., Secane. Burial will be in SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Marple. The family suggests contributions to the West Catholic High School Development Office, 4501 Chestnut St., Philadelphia 19139.

December 22, 1999 Rev. Hezekiah Hill Jr. The Rev. Hezekiah Hill Jr., who pastored two Philadelphia churches and retired from the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, died Thursday. He was 77 and lived in West Philadelphia. Hill, a rigger, retired from the shipyard in 1972 after 30 years federal service. Originally from Gloucester County, Va., Hill enlisted in the Navy in 1942 and served in the Philippines during World War II. After the war he started his career at the Naval shipyard in Yorktown, Va., later transferring to Philadelphia. Ordained a minister in 1955, Hill attended the New Era Theological Seminary and Manna Bible Institute. During his 44 years as a minister, he was pastor of Helping Hand Bethel Baptist and Firm Rock Baptist Church and was associate pastor of two other churches, Moore's Memorial Baptist and Holy Trinity Baptist. Survivors include two daughters, D. Star Norville and Geneva Gramby; two sons, Daniel H. and Richard G., 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Leola Hill, Emma Harrod and Lottie Chapman, and his former wife, Rosetta Hill. Services will be at noon tomorrow at Holy Trinity Baptist Church, 1818 Bainbridge St., where friends may call two hours earlier. Burial will be in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Gloucester, Va.

November 29, 1999 Edward Cerullo, 89 Edward Cerullo 89, of Morton, Pa., a retired General Foreman Inspector (NDT) died November 29 at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. Born in Old Forge, Pa. he was a resident of Philadelphia before moving to Morton. Employed at the shipyard for 40 years were he worked at Industrial Test Lab and the at the time of his retirement he was General Foreman in the Non Destructive Test Division of QAO. Mr. Cerullo was employed as a surveyor in the Civilian Conservation Corps Rockland, Pa. prior to working at the Naval Shipyard. He is survived by daughters Margaret of Cambridge, Mass. and Mary of Morton; son Edward of Brooklyn. N.Y.; sister Livia Sulppizo of Philadelphia; brother Arthur of Detroit, Mich.; four grandchildren. He will be buried in his home town of Old Forge Cemetery Old Forge, Pa.

November 24, 1999 Edward j. Mendenhall Retired electrician, 102 Edward J. Mendenhall, 102, a retired electrician and veteran of World War I, died Saturday at the Veterans Affairs Nursing Home in West Philadelpia. Before moving to the nursing home four years ago, Mr. Mendenhall was a resident of the Fairmount section of Philadelphia. Mr. Mendenhall, who grew up in Fairmount and raised his family there, served in the Army during World War I. He was one of three Pennsylvania veterans who received the Legion of Honor - France's highest national order - last year for risking their lives as soldiers in World War I. Mr. Menenhall worked as an electrician for Stetson Hats before getting a job at the Navy Yard, where he spend 25 years before retiring in 1967. He is surived by daughters Eileen Newman, Alicia Cherry, Mary Jackson and Teresa Hughes; a son, Edward; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. His wife of many years, Eileen, died in 1969. A viewing will be held at 8:30 a.m. Friday at Dinan Funeral Home, 1921-23 Spring Garden St. A funeral Mass will follow at 10 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Chruch, 24th and Green Streets. Burial will be at National Cemetery, in Beverly, N.J.

October 28, 1999 Frank F. Chase Jr. Retired pipefitter, 85 Frank F. Chase Jr., 85, a retired pipefitter, died Saturday at his home in Reeseville, Wis. He was a longtime Runnemede resident before moving to Reeseville in 1990. He was born in Camden. Mr. Chase worked for the New York Shipyard Co. in Camden for 40 years and then at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard for 20 years before retiring. He was a founding member of the Runnemede Little League. He was a former member of the Runnemede Volunteer Fire Company and was an assistant secretary for the New Jersey State Fire Police from 1946 to 1989. He is survived by a son, Frank F. 3d, and a sister, Violet Philips. Friends may call between 7 and 9 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. tomorrow at the Gardner Funeral Home, 126 S. Black Horse Pike, Runnemede, where funeral services will begin at 10 a.m. tomorrow. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Southeast Wisconsin Chapter, 6130 W. National Ave., Suite 200, Milwaukee, Wis. 53215.

October 26, 1999 Jenkin T. Lake Shipyard machinist, 80 Jenkin Thomas Lake, 80, of Clarksboro, a machinist for many years at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, died of pancreatic cancer Thursday at his home. Mr. Lake started as a machinist for the E.G. Budd Co. of Philadelphia and later worked at the shipyard. After serving in the Army during World War II, he returned to the shipyard, where he worked in various capacities for 40 years. After retiring in 1980, he worked for five years for Systems Engineering Associates Corp. in Philadelphia. In 1972, Mr. Lake was one of the founders of the East Greenwich Ambulance Association and for 22 years was active in many capacities with the Gloucester County Emergency Medical Service. He was a past vice president of the Gloucester County Ambulance and Rescue Association. In 1973, he started Gloucester County's "vial of life" program, which encourages senior citizens and others to fill out a medical emergency form and store it in the refrigerator. In the event of an emergency, personnel know where to find the medical information. Mr. Lake was an avid hunter and saltwater fisherman. He was a 50-year member of the National Rifle Association and a 56-year member of Masonic Lodge 61 in Wilkes-Barre. In addition, he was a member of the Recreational Fisherman's Alliance and Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 5579 in Gibbstown. He was a 1937 graduate of G.A.R. High School in Wilkes-Barre. Mr. Lake is survived by his wife, Elsie Gindhart Lake; daughters Gwen Anne Lake and Judith Osborn; and two grandchildren. Friends may call between 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and after 9 a.m. Saturday at the McBride-Foley Funeral Home, 228 W. Broad St., Paulsboro, where a funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Eglington Cemetery in Clarksboro. Memorial donations may be made to the East Greenwich Ambulance Association, Box 4, Mount Royal, N.J. 08061.

September 1, 1999 Louis Kimble Louis Kimble, a retired funeral director with a quick wit and an ear for the Big Band sound, died of a heart attack Thursday. He was 78 and lived in West Philadelphia more than 50 years. Kimble was the former director of the Louis Kimble Funeral Home, which he opened during the 1950s. The home was originally at 53rd and Vine streets, but moved to 63rd and Callowhill streets during the late 1970s. Kimble retired about 10 years ago, but continued working part-time as a funeral supervisor at the Joynes Funeral Home in North Philadelphia. Born in rural Middlesex County, Va., Kimble graduated from the St. Clair Walker High School there. He enlisted in the Army in 1944 and was honorably discharged four years later. The year 1948 was a hallmark year for Kimble. He married his childhood friend, Mary Bertha Wingfield, and also received a degree from the New York School of Embalming and Restorative Art. After his Army tour, Kimble worked for several years at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard before opening his funeral parlor and launching a 30-plus year career in West Philadelphia. "People in the neighborhood really liked him," said his wife, Mary. "He was very humorous. He was a jokester and he had a witty sense of humor." Kimble kept smiling, even though he battled cancer for the last six years. "He didn't let anything keep him down," Mary Kimble said. "He had the cancer, but you just wouldn't know it. He was a very protective person, especially when it came to the family. If he could spare us the heartache, he would." He followed the Phillies and Eagles and nursed Southern Comfort on the rocks at social occasions. As a member of Mount Olivet Tabernacle Baptist Church, he was involved in the Men's Fellowship. Kimble spent his vacations working on a home he owned in Virginia or visiting relatives and friends in Washington, D.C., and New York City. He is also survived by four daughters, Sharon and Joy Kimble, Karen Jones and Pamela Armstrong; two sons, Ailsworth and Shawn Kimble; four sisters, Virginia and Dorothy Kimble, Pearl Cooke and LeEster Ackes; two brothers, Julius Robinson and Kenneth Owens; two granddaughters and five grandsons. A viewing will be from noon to 8 p.m. tomorrow at the William A. Cuffe Funeral Home, 41st and Spring Garden streets. A second viewing will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at Mt. Olivet Tabernacle Baptist Church, 42nd and Wallace streets. Funeral service is at 11. Burial will take place at Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery in Christ Church, Va. Donations are requested for the American Cancer Society, Philadelphia Division Inc., 1626 Locust St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19102.

August 21, 1999 Albert M. Singleton Sr. Retired electrician, 87 Albert M. Singleton Sr., 87, a retired electrician, died Sunday at Fair Acres Geriatric Center in Lima, Delaware County, where he had lived since 1995. Mr. Singleton was born in Philadelphia and grew up in Darby Borough. He lived most of his adult life in Collingdale before moving to Fair Acres. Mr. Singleton worked as an electrician at the Philadelphia Navy Yard for 30 years until retiring in 1965. He was a former volunteer fireman for the Collingdale Fire Company No. 2 and was a former member of the Loyal Order of the Moose in Darby. He is survived by children Judith Moreno, Gay Ward and Albert M. Jr.; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services and burial will be private.

August 3, 1999 Wallace P. Frist Sr. Retired machine operator, 69 Wallace P. Frist Sr., 69, a retired machine operator, died in his sleep Friday at his home in Milmont Park. Mr. Frist had worked as machine operator at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard for 12 years before retiring in 1995. He then worked for the Ridley School District as a part-time custodian. He previously had been a machine operator for Clifton Precision Co. He was born in Ridley Park and raised in Collingdale. He attended Collingdale High School. Mr. Frist had lived in Milmont Park for 29 years. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of Collingdale Post 5428 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He also was a member of the Ridley Park United Methodist Church and the Ridley Park Swim Club. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Leona A. Frist; children Wallace P. Jr., Larry D. Nutt and Donna L. Mongelluzzo; a brother; and three grandchildren. A funeral will be held at 10 a.m. today at the Cavanagh Family Funeral Home, 301 Chester Pike, Norwood. Friends may call there after 9 a.m. Burial will be in Glenwood Memorial Gardens, Broomall.

July 29, 1999 Fred Gollub, 76, retired civilian engineer for Navy Fred Gollub, 76, of Abington, a retired civilian engineer for the Navy and former co-owner of a radio station, died Sunday of pancreatic cancer at Abington Memorial Hospital. He had been a ham radio operator, and during the 1950s, he and his brother Melvin co-owned Philadelphia station WIFI, which played popular music and golden oldies. For many years before his retirement, Mr. Gollub was a civilian engineer at the former Philadelphia Naval Shipyard and then at the former Naval Air Development Center in Warminster. From 1973 to 1976, he owned and operated a Philadelphia print shop, Presto Copy, and until 1988, he was a substitute science teacher at Abington High School. Mr. Gollub was born in Philadelphia, graduated from Overbrook High School in 1940, and served in the Army in Kentucky and California during World War II. After his service, he received a degree in mechanical and electrical engineering from Drexel Institute of Technology. He was a Mason for more than half a century and a member of Corinthian Lodge in Philadelphia. Besides his brother, he is survived by his wife of 40 years, Estelle Silverman Gollub; a daughter, Marilyn Greenblatt; and three grandchildren. Friends may call after 11 a.m. today at Helweg Funeral Home, 463 Old York Rd. (Route 611) in Abington, where a funeral will be held at 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Roosevelt Boulevard and Old Lincoln Highway, Trevose.

July 14, 1999 Vincent C. Novelli Sr. Decorated veteran, 77 Vincent C. Novelli Sr., 77, a decorated World War II veteran, died of cancer Friday at his Turnersville home. He had lived in Turnersville since 1965. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Mr. Novelli was a pipe insulator at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard for 34 years before retiring in 1977. During World War II, he received a Bronze Star and Purple Heart while serving with the Army in Europe. He was a corporeal and a squad leader in Battery C of the 474th Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion, which he helped form. He took part in the landing at Normandy and major battles in northern France, the Rhineland, the Ardennes, and Central Europe. Mr. Novelli was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and King of Peace Roman Catholic Church in Philadelphia. He enjoyed golfing and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sarah A. Ford Novelli; sons Vincent C. Jr. and Joseph P. Law; a daughter, Denise S. Cliver; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers Anthony, John, Charles and Victor; and sisters Irene Cirruci and Frances Hodge. Services were private under the direction of Egizi Funeral Home, Washington Township. Burial will be private in Manahath Cemetery, Glassboro.

July 9, 1999 Luther B. Brooks Jr., decorated veteran, 80 Luther B. Brooks Jr., 80, who was wounded in the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II, died Saturday of hydrocephalus, or fluid on the brain, at the Ambler Rest Center, a nursing home in Ambler. He lived in Montgomeryville and formerly in East Mount Airy. Mr. Brooks, who was an electrician for more than 40 years, earned two Bronze Stars while serving with the all-black 476th Amphibious Truck Unit on Iwo Jima. He suffered a shrapnel wound in his back. His Army unit was assigned to carry supplies and artillery to Iwo Jima for Marines during the invasion, on Feb. 19, 1945. During the fighting, he celebrated his 26th birthday in a foxhole. Later in another hole, he was buried in ash by an exploding shell and used a piece of pipe to breathe before he and a buddy were dug out. In an interview in the Norristown Times Herald in 1996, Mr. Brooks was asked about serving his country under segregated conditions. He replied: "When you start fighting, everything changes. You get together because you need each other." After his discharge, Mr. Brooks worked at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard for 30 years as an electrician. He attended trade school at the yard while working to obtain his certification. Mr. Brooks retired in 1975 from the yard and worked the next 10 years as a self-employed electrical contractor. He then worked as a security guard at Delaware Avenue warehouses before he was sidelined in 1989 by prostate cancer and, later, hydrocephalus. Before he was drafted in 1943, he worked two years as a laborer for the old Philadelphia Transportation Co., which later merged into SEPTA. Mr. Brooks' hobbies included working with electrical gadgets and speakers, feeding birds and squirrels that visited his backyard, and walking. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Helen Hutcherson Brooks; a son, Cedric; two daughters, Vaudine Woodard and Yvonne Taylor; a sister; and five granddaughters. A viewing will be held at 9 a.m. tomorrow at Mount Zion Baptist Church, 41 W. Rittenhouse St., followed by services at 10 a.m. Burial will be at Ivy Hill Cemetery.

June 29, 1999 Robert J. Brennan Retired Shipyard Worker, 84 Robert J. Brennan, 84, of Churchville, a retired planner and estimator at the former Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, died of cancer Friday at Holy Redeemer Hospital in Meadowbrook. Almost until his death he was a daily communicant at St. Vincent De Paul Roman Catholic Church in Richboro. He was a fourth-degree Knight of Columbus and member of Mother Katharine Drexel Council 3968 in Northeast Philadelphia. Mr. Brennan began his career at the shipyard as a sheet-metal mechanic and over the span of 35 years became a chief planner and estimator. He retired in the early 1970s. "He didn't serve in the military during World War II because the government said his job was too important," said a son, Robert J. Brennan Jr. "He was one of five people who worked on the early development of catapult systems for aircraft carriers." A native of Philadelphia, Mr. Brennan graduated from South Philadelphia High School for Boys and earned a bachelor's degree in 1955 from La Salle College as part of the college's first evening school graduating class, his son said. He taught various subjects at Lower Bucks Technical School for 10 years in the late 1970s and early 1980s. His interests included building and working on clocks. Also surviving are his wife of 62 years, Frances Santo Brennan; children, John P., Mary Jo Kenny and Loretta Harvey; a brother; five sisters; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. A viewing will be held at 10 a.m. today, and a Funeral Mass will be said at 11 a.m. at St. Vincent De Paul Church. Burial will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham Avenue and Easton Road, Wyndmoor. The family suggests contributions to St. Vincent De Paul Roman Catholic Church, Hatboro and Tanyard Roads, Richboro, Pa. 18954.

June 16, 1999 Lester A. Escobedo Retired shipyard worker, 91 Lester A. Escobedo, 91, a retired shipyard worker, died of heart failure Saturday at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland. He lived in Chester. Mr. Escobedo worked as a pneumatic-tool operator for the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard for 23 years before retiring in 1974. He had previously worked 10 years in a similar position at Mare Island Naval Shipyard in Vallejo, Calif., a suburb of San Francisco. Born and educated in Boise, Idaho, Mr. Escobedo served in the Army during World War II. His wife of 41 years, Helen Herring Escobedo, whom he met at Mare Island, died in 1986. Surviving are his son, Lester D.; daughters Linda A. Veith and Suzanne M. Keech; two sisters; and seven grandchildren. Services will begin at noon today at the Hildenbrand Funeral Home, 346 W. Main St., Kutztown. Burial will follow in Dunkels Cemetery in Greenwich Township, Berks County.

June 7, 1999 James J. Master Jr. Former mayor, 82 James J. Master Jr., 82, mayor of Woodbury Heights for 10 years, died of leukemia Friday at Manor Care in West Deptford. Mr. Master had lived in Woodbury Heights for 44 years. He was born in Philadelphia and raised in Haddon Heights. Mr. Master was on the Woodbury Heights Borough Council for many years and was mayor from 1969 to 1972 and from 1979 to 1986. He was a longtime member and former president of the Gloucester County Mayors' Association. Mr. Master worked at the New York Shipyard in Camden and the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard for more than 30 years. He also ran the DMV Title Agency in Pitman until 1982 and had worked for many years as a tax assessor for Washington Township. He attended Rutgers University-Camden. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marie Carney Master; sons Joseph, Timothy and Lawrence; daughters Marie Maloney, Christine Greenwood and Therese Wright; 11 grandchildren; and sisters Dorothy Higgins, Joan Hartman, Virginia Caputi and Claire Bauman. Friends may call between 8 and 10 a.m. tomorrow at the McGuinness Funeral Home, 34 Hunter St., Woodbury. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. tomorrow at St. Margaret's Roman Catholic Church, Third and Beech Avenues, Woodbury Heights. Burial will be in New St. Mary's Cemetery, Bellmawr.

June 3, 1999 Evelyn V. Bannan Homemaker, 78 Evelyn V. Ceckert Bannan, 78, of Lansdowne, a homemaker and former administrative assistant, died Sunday at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital. Mrs. Bannan, who had lived in Lansdowne for 34 years, worked as an administrative assistant for a number of years at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard after graduating from Upper Darby High School. She was born in Philadelphia and grew up in Upper Darby. Mrs. Bannan was a member of St. Philomena Roman Catholic Church in Lansdowne. Her husband of 45 years, James Bannan, died in 1993. She is survived by children Thomas J. and Linda Mae. Friends may call from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. today at the Doyle-Stonelake Funeral Home, 85 E. Baltimore Ave., Lansdowne. A Funeral Mass will follow at 11 a.m. at St. Philomena Church, Baltimore and Highland Avenues, Lansdowne. Burial will be in SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Marple Township.

April 22, 1999 Archibald MacMillan Former steelworker, 81 Archibald MacMillan, 81, of Wallingford, a former steelworker, died Sunday at Taylor Hospital. Mr. MacMillan retired in 1981 from Delvest Inc., a small casting foundry in West Chester where he had worked for five years. Before that, he was a foundry supervisor for the former Crucible Steel Co. in Lansdowne. During World War II, he was a steelworker at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. He was born in Paisley, Scotland, and came to the United States with his family at age 6. He lived in Chicago for a number of years and then lived in Norwood for 30 years before moving to Wallingford in 1987. Mr. MacMillan was a member of Wallingford Presbyterian Church, the Springhaven Club in Wallingford, and Covenant Excelsior Masonic Lodge 456 in Philadelphia. His first wife, Hazel Jean Pearce MacMillan, to whom he was married for many years, died in 1983. He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Elizabeth Egee MacMillan; children Barbara Steiger and Bryan J.; a brother; three sisters; and four grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. today at Wallingford Presbyterian Church, 110 E. Brookhaven Rd., Wallingford. Friends may call there after 10 a.m. Burial will be in Glenwood Memorial Gardens, Broomall.

April 14, 1999 Gene Cadallader, 49 57 Shop Insulator/Training Leader The passing of Gene Cadallader, 57 Shop Insulator/Training Leader will be felt by many. He was 49 and died on April 14, 1999. The holy card distributed at his wake said: I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one, I'd like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I'd like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I'd like tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun of happy memories that I leave when life is done. These words are Gene Cadwallader. Those who knew him appreciated his sense of humor and dedication to his family. He is survived by his wife and three children. He will be greatly missed.

April 7, 1999 Gloria C.W. Bullock, 73, an educator and former Democratic committeewoman, died Friday of lung cancer at her Mount Airy home. Mrs. Bullock was married for more than 45 years to Samuel Bullock, one of the first black psychiatrists and psychoanalysts to practice in Philadelphia and a former professor at Hahnemann Medical Center. He died in 1995. Mrs. Bullock was a friend to Dorothy Nix, wife of retired Pennsylvania Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert N.C. Nix Jr. She and Dorothy Nix, since deceased, grew up together at 22d and Wharton Streets in South Philadelphia, and she was godmother to the Nixes' son Robert 3d. Mrs. Bullock, who spent her summers at the family home in Martha's Vineyard, was, said lifelong friend Bettina Nicholas, "a wonderful friend to a lot of people. She loved people and they loved her -- all ranks and files of humanity. She could establish a rapport with almost anyone." Born and raised in South Philadelphia, Mrs. Bullock graduated from Philadelphia High School for Girls before earning a bachelor's degree from Howard University. During World War II, she worked as a machinist at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. Mrs. Bullock did social work as a young woman; served as a guidance counselor at Sulzberger Junior High School; and taught reading in the Philadelphia school system. She was dedicated to education throughout her life, serving on the board of the Student Welfare Organization, which offers financial assistance to college-bound graduates of the Philadelphia School District. A Democratic committeewoman in the Ninth Ward, Mrs. Bullock remained active in politics until she became too sick about two years ago, said her nephew Uriel H. Wallace 3d, her primary caregiver during her illness. Mrs. Bullock once attempted to run for Council, in 1983. She pulled in about 7,500 votes in a crowded field in the primary, failing by a fairly sizable margin to gain one of the five Democratic nominations for an at-large seat. Mrs. Bullock was a practicing numerologist and astrologer who did birth charts and tried mightily to act as a matchmaker for her nieces and nephews. She had a deep appreciation for art, and she loved sports, especially tennis and swimming. She loved a good laugh and a good mystery, earning the nickname Mrs. Fletcher from her family. They liked to call her by the name of the main character in the TV show Murder She Wrote because "you could never pull the wool over her eyes," Wallace said. "Shortly after her death, we were praying at her bedside," he continued. "We said to each other, 'You might have tried to fool her in this life, but now where she's at, you won't be able to hide anything. She'll be able to look down and see everything.' " Mrs. Bullock is survived by her mother, Ivy; a son, Wallace; a daughter, Anne Bullock Sanders; three brothers; and one granddaughter. A service will be held at 9 a.m. tomorrow at St. Simon the Cyrenian Episcopal Church, 22d and Reed Streets. Burial will follow at Woodlands Cemetery, 4Oth Street and Woodland Avenue.

April 5, 1999 William E. Daniel U. Darby crossing guard, 70 William E. Daniel, 70, a school crossing guard in Upper Darby, died Saturday of cancer at Delaware County Memorial Hospital, Drexel Hill. Mr. Daniel worked for the last several years at the intersection of West Chester Pike and Lynn Boulevard for the Upper Darby School District. He was retired from the Philadelphia Navy Yard, where he worked as a pipefitter for 25 years. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Betty; sons John E., Thomas J. Downey and Steve J. Downey; two sisters; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Relatives and friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow and Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. at the Donohue Funeral Home, 8401 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby. A Funeral Mass will be said Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Laurence Roman Catholic Church, West Chester Pike and St. Laurence Roads, Upper Darby. Interment will follow in SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield. The family suggests memorial contributions to the National Kidney Foundation, 325 Chestnut St., Suite 1016, Philadelphia 19106.

March 26, 1999 Joel Freeman Mechanic, 44 Joel Freeman, 44, a mechanic, died Tuesday at Kennedy Memorial Hospitals-University Medical Center/Stratford from heart failure. He was a Bellmawr resident for the last 11 years and previously resided in Wenonah. Mr. Freeman was a refrigeration and heating mechanic for Veterans Administration Medical Center in Philadelphia. He previously worked for the Defense Logistics Agency for about six years and, before that, at the Philadelphia Navy Shipyard. He served in the Navy for nine years. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl A. Platania Freeman; sons Joseph and Richard; a daughter, Holly; his mother, Virgiline; a brother, John; and sisters Jean Coleman, Julie Carr and Janet Wiersma. Friends may call from 7 p.m. today at the Gardner Funeral Home, 126 S. Black Horse Pike, Runnemede, where memorial services will begin at 8 p.m.

Dennis "Hopps" Hopper Navy Yard retiree, 70 Dennis J. "Hopps" Hopper, 70, of Glenolden, a retired group superintendent at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, died Saturday at Taylor Hospital. He had been hospitalized there with congestive heart failure and lung problems. Mr. Hopper retired from the Navy Yard in 1990 as group superintendent in charge of Fire Control Shop 67. He had worked at the Navy Yard for more than 35 years and also was a bartender at several area Veterans of Foreign Wars posts. He was also an electrician and auto mechanic. His interests included deer hunting, painting, woodcarving, history and music. Mr. Hopper was born in Gainesville, Fla., and raised in Indianapolis and in Little Rock, Ark. He served in the Navy during the end of World War II and also during the Korean War. He had lived in Glenolden for 50 years. His wife of 50 years, Rose Marie Novielli Hopper, died in November. He is survived by children Nicholas J., Deborah M. Fritz, LynnAnn M. Lawler and Julia Rose Crowell; a sister; and seven grandchildren. Friends may call from 7 to 9 tonight and after 9 a.m. tomorrow at the M.F. Williams Funeral Home, Baltimore and Summit Avenues, Clifton Heights. A Funeral Mass will be said at 10 a.m. tomorrow at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, 500 Woodlawn Ave., Collingdale. Burial will be in SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Marple Township. The family suggests memorial contributions to National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Delaware Valley Chapter, 1 Reed St., Suite 200, Philadelphia 19147.

March 17, 1999 Kevin J. Blackwell A service will be tomorrow for Kevin J. Blackwell, a longtime employee of the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, who was fatally injured in an auto accident on March 10. Blackwell, 43, of Melrose Park, was working as a SEPTA mechanic for the past four years since the Navy Yard closed. He was returning home from work when his car and another auto collided at 11:50 p.m. at Rising Sun and Chew avenues. He died the next day. A graduate of Simon Gratz High School, he went to work at the Navy Yard after a tour in the Army and was there 24 years. He was a longtime resident of Nicetown. He was a supervisor in the air conditioning and refrigeration section when he left. Survivors include his wife, Beverly; two sons, Kevin and Keon; his mother, Josephine; three sisters, Karen, Pamela and Joann and two brothers, Darrell and Gregory. A service will be at 11 a.m. tomorrow at Triumph Baptist Church, 16th and Wingohocking streets, where friends may call two hours earlier. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Willow Grove.

March 12, 1999 Abraham J. Walsh Retired science teacher, 88 Abraham J. Walsh, 88, a science teacher who enlivened his classes with amusing stories and jokes, died of pneumonia and kidney failure Tuesday at the Medical College of Pennsylvania Hospital. He lived in Wynnefield Heights. Mr. Walsh passed out flyers with his own biological drawings to help make lessons easier to understand. He used his sense of humor to encourage students to prepare lessons, and cracked jokes to help retain their interest. Mr. Walsh taught for 33 years before retiring in 1976. He began in 1943 at the former Bartlett Junior High in South Philadelphia and ended his career at Northeast High, where he headed the science department. He also taught Hebrew history at Beth Am Israel Congregation, formerly in Southwest Philadelphia, and at Main Line Reformed Temple in Wynnewood. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in science in 1932 from Temple University and earned a master's in education from New York University in 1945. During World War II, Mr. Walsh worked in an ammunition plant at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Esther Weisman Walsh; a daughter, Bonnie W. Eisenfeld; a brother; a sister; and a granddaughter. Services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Goldsteins' Rosenberg's Raphael-Sacks, 6410 N. Broad St. Burial will be at Roosevelt Memorial Park, Trevose.

February 7, 1999 Robert A. Savage Former Crane Operator, 66 Robert A. Savage, 66, of Franklinville, N.J. died at home on Feb.7, 1999. Born in Providence, R.I. and raised in Ridley Twp., Pa., he lived in National Park before moving to Franklinville, where he resided for the past thirty years. A graduate of Ridley Township High School, he served two years in the US Army during the Korean War. Bob was a Crane Operator for 02 shop, Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, where he retired after thirty years. He was a member of I.U.O.E. Local 835B. He went on to work for Global Associates in the shipyards' back channel for nine more years before retiring in 1997. Surviving are his wife, Betty; four sons, six daughters, two brothers, two sisters, and twenty-six grandchildren. Bob had eagerly anticipated his retirement but enjoyed less than six months of it before he was diagnosed with a malignant tumor in his neck. He'll be missed by all who knew him.

January 30, 1999 Joseph Bruno Former Shop 99 General Foreman Electrician, 71 After a long illness and several extended stays in the hospital, Joe passed away yesterday, Jan, 30, 1999 at the age of 71. His Viewing will be Tuesday, Feb 2 from 7 PM to 9 PM at: Carnesale Funeral Home 202 South 3rd Street Hammonton, NJ 08037 (609) 561-0047 The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 AM on Wednesday Feb 3 at: St.. Martin DePorres Church in Hammonton. Joe is survived by his wife Gloria, 2 sons, Joe of Hammonton and Benjamin of Leesburg VA and his daughter Bernadette at home.

January 20, 1999 Marvin J. Jackson Shipyard file clerk, 78 Marvin J. Jackson, 78, a former file clerk at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard and the Frankford Arsenal, died of an apparent cerebral hemorrhage Thursday at SummersGate Residence, an assisted-living facility in Jenkintown. Mr. Jackson also worked as a clerk with several local companies before retiring in 1969. He was born in South Philadelphia and lived in the city before moving to Jenkintown in the early 1990s. He enjoyed sports. There are no immediate survivors. Services and burial were held Sunday.

January 18, 1999 Stephen Globis Naval Shipyard employee, 79 Stephen C. Globis, 79, a former progress man for the Naval Air Engineering Center at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard and at Lakehurst, died of emphysema Wednesday at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center in Camden. Mr. Globis, a Cherry Hill resident who was born in Philadelphia, was a sergeant in the Army Air Corps during World War II, serving from 1942 to 1945 on ground crews in Europe. He was a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees and the Cherry Hill Maturity Club. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Stephanie "Peggy" Gintout Globis, and a sister, Helen Bergauer. Friends may call between 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. today at the Schetter Funeral Home, 304 W. Route 70, Cherry Hill. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Peter Celestine Roman Catholic Church, Cherry Hill. Burial will be in Calvary Mausoleum in Cherry Hill.

January 15, 1999 Jack Ricks Jr. Jack Ricks Jr., a retired Army senior non-commissioned officer, federal employee and a prisoner of war during the Korean conflict, died of a heart attack Monday. He was 68 and lived in Upper Darby. Ricks served in the Army for 25 years, retiring in 1973 as a sergeant first class. During the Korean War, he was captured by the Chinese and spent nearly three years in a POW camp. He later served a tour in Vietnam. He joined the Army in 1949, was sent overseas in July 1950 and captured the following November. When he was released in August 1953 and returned to his hometown of Macon, Ga., he became the first black man in the city's history to be presented with a key to the city and given a parade with full military honors. To the end of his days he kept and cherished the key that was given to him. In an Inquirer interview shortly after he returned, Ricks said that Allied air strikes and dog fights with Russian MIG aircraft were witnessed from the prison camps and helped keep up morale. After retiring from the military, Ricks worked at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard and retired in 1994 as a transportation foreman. When he retired, he became, in the words of Lisa Ricks, one of his daughters, "a true man of leisure." "He became an avid golfer and almost every morning he could be found on the golf course, weather permitting," she said. He could frequently be seen with old friends on the Walnut Lane and Cobbs Creek courses or on a fairway in New Jersey. "He was a really cool guy who had a lot of style. He was an immaculate dresser," said his daughter, a radio dispatcher with the Philadelphia Police Department. "He was a model father and an excellent provider. Family was very important to him. One thing he really got a kick out of was his grandchildren. They were his pride and joy." She said that through the years, her dad maintained contact with a lot of his old Army buddies. He also loved music, especially jazz and the blues. He was an active Mason with the Prince Hall Mason Light of Elmwood Lodge, DeMolay Consistory No. 1, and a Shriner at Pyramid No. 1. Ricks was a graduate of Hudson High School in Macon and later in life took courses at Community College of Philadelphia. Survivors also include his wife of 35 years, the former Joyce Foster; two sons, Albert K. and Jack III; another daughter, Jacquelyn L. Ricks-Martin; a sister, Tressie Mae Ricksand; and three grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. today at the Wood Funeral Home, 56th Street and Girard Avenue, where friends may call one hour earlier. Interment will be private.

January 13, 1999 Preston Higginbotham Preston "Pres" Higginbotham, a lover of people and music and movies, died Friday. He was 56 and lived in South Philadelphia. Higginbotham had held various jobs over the years, including non-teaching assistant in the public school system, a security guard at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard and a position at the Defense Personnel Support Agency. "Preston was a lover of music and movies. His favorite hobby was dancing and 'producing' tapes," said Wadeea Hines, a niece. "Preston was truly a free spirit. He treated each day as if it were his last by enjoying every minute. He believed in having a good time and making you have one whether you wanted to or not. He loved people, especially children. Meeting and greeting people was his second calling with dancing being his first." Higginbotham attended the Church of the Advocate. Survivors include his father, James L. Dunlap; a daughter, Ave A.; two sons, Anthony P. and Bryant E. Higginbotham; three stepsons, Kenneth L. Parker, Keith R. Parker and Rodney Higginbotham; five sisters, Cynthia Watson, Barbara Alston, Vivian Harrison, Yvonne Nesbitt and Shawn Skinner; four grandchildren and one great-grandson. Services will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow at Deliverance Evangelistic Church, 2001 W. Lehigh Ave., where friends may call two hours earlier. Burial will be in Northwood Cemetery.

January 11, 1999 George Grant Jr. George Grant Jr., a retired employee of the S.D. Davis Storm Window Co., died Jan. 2 of a heart attack. He was 66 and lived in Southwest Philadelphia. Grant worked for the Davis Co. for more than 35 years as an assembler, retiring about three years ago. He also had worked at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard and for the U.S. Postal Service. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War and served with the Strategic Air Command (SAC). After his discharge from the Air Force he married the former Lydia Gilbert. "He was a jack-of-all-trades. And no matter what time of day he would be willing to lend a helping hand in any way he could," recalled Earl Grant, a brother. Walter Grant, another brother, added, "George was not only my brother, he was my friend. He was a very unselfish person who would give you anything he had and help you any way he could." "He was a kind and thoughtful brother-in-law and to many others who knew him and came across his path," said Mae Grant, a sister-in-law. Deborah, a niece, said, "Uncle George was loved by all who knew him. He was quick-witted and personable and family-oriented." Survivors also include two sons, George III and Wayne Grant; five daughters, Kim Grant, Rochelle Gittens, Karen Evans, Lynn Wahhad and Kia Gunter, 22 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services were held Saturday at the Francis Funeral Home. Burial was in Merion Memorial Park.

Horman H. Northern Horman H. Northern (Nort) was born in Philadelphia, PA on September 6, 1945. He was the son of the late Earleen and Houston Northern, Sr. He received his formal education in the local public schools. After graduating from Olney High School, he joined the United States Navy in 1963. Horman served his country during the Vietnam War and was awarded National Defense Service and Vietnam Service Medals. After his tour of duty, he transferred to the Naval Reserve. In 1966 Horman met the lady of his dreams, Nancy and shortly thereafter they were married. They were a happy couple devoted to each other. After receiving an Honorable Discharge in 1969, he became a 17 shop sheetmetal apprentice at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. He graduated number one in his Trade Theory class, and was promoted to the shop's Layer-out section. He ended his thirty-three year career with early retirement when the Naval Yard closed in the 1995. Horman used this opportunity to return to school and pursue his education and interest in computer technology. Using his knowledge as shipyard draftman, he learned to build computers from scratch. Warm-hearted and giving, Horman was a local computer expert and was happy to share his expertise with all. Horman's health began to fail and on Sunday, January 25, 1998, he peacefully experienced his transition. He leaves a legacy of love and excellence by example to his loving and devoted wife Nancy, two sisters: Pearline Evans and Leola Evans and her husband, Stephen; one brother, Houston Northern, Jr. and his wife Lillian; mother-in-law, Treather Mack; in-laws, Edward and Jannie Manigault; Golden Mack Jr., Earlie Mack, Harvey and Alfreda Mack, Mary Mack, Robert and Alice Williams; several nieces, nephews and a host of other loving relatives and many special neighbors and shipyard friends.

December 30, 1998 Bernard J. McGowan Bernard J. McGowan, a former pipefitter who was active in politics, died Saturday after a long illness. He was 64 and lived in Fox Chase. Formerly of Kensington, McGowan had worked at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. He was a former Democratic committeeman in the 33rd Ward. During the mid-1980s he worked for U.S. Rep. Robert Borski. McGowan once ran for state office. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War, serving aboard the USS Hornet. He was a member of the Catholic War Veterans and Juniata American Legion Post 738. In his leisure time McGowan enjoyed reading and writing poetry. He would often submit poems to the newspapers. He was also known as a good neighbor and a man generous to others with his handyman skills. Survivors include his wife, the former Esther Morris, and four grandchildren. A daughter, Donna Matthews, is deceased. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at St. Cecilia's Church, 535 Rhawn St. Burial will be in Our Lady of Grace Cemetery in Langhorne. Friends may call at 9 a.m. tomorrow at the David G. Richardson Funeral Home, 7450 Oxford Ave. Mass cards are preferred.

December 28, 1998 Charles J. Burke Retired supervisor, 83 Charles J. Burke, 83, a retired supervisor, died Thursday at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center, Camden. He had been a Pennsauken resident for more than a decade. He previously lived in Merchantville and was born in Washington. Mr. Burke, a 33-year civilian employee of the Marine Corps, was a longtime supervisor at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard's boiler facility and then at the Marine Corps clothing facility in Philadelphia before retiring in 1958. He received two certificates of appreciation for his work. He was a fourth-degree member of Knights of Columbus Santa Maria Council 1443 in Haddon Township, where he was a past grand knight, district deputy and trustee. He was named 1958-59 knight of the year and received the Knights of Columbus Supreme Council Certificate for 1966-68. He is survived by a son, Charles J. Jr.; daughters Lorraine C. Wagner and Joan B. Cahill; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a brother, Joseph. He was the widower of Elizabeth Scholtz Burke. Friends may call between 7 and 9 p.m. today and between 9 and 9:30 a.m. tomorrow at the Inglesby & Sons Funeral Home, Cove and Wyndam Roads, Pennsauken. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. tomorrow at St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, 43 W. Maple Ave., Merchantville. Entombment will be in Calvary Mausoleum, Cherry Hill. Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association, 10 W. Main St., Mays Landing, N.J. 08330.

December 17, 1998 Edward M. Dever Edward M. Dever, age 60 on Dec. 19, 1998. Beloved husband of Mary A. (nee Szanajda); dear father of Mary Ann Ankeny and her husband, James; dear brother of Margaret Cassidy. Relatives, friends and former employees of Phil Naval Shipyard ( He was former president of zone 1 of the Federal Managers Assoc, members of Prosit Club of Malvern and member of the Boontowners) are invited to attend his Viewing on Tues. 8:30 A.M. from the Edward J. Petner Funeral Home, 6421 Frankford Ave at Levick St.; followed by his Funeral Mass 10 A.M., St. Timothey Church. Rite of Committal, SS Peter and Paul Cem. No Viewing on Mon. evening. In lieu of flowers, Donations in his memory to The International Red Cross would be preferred by the family.

December 17, 1998 Bertie Elizabeth Mapp Bertie Elizabeth Mapp, a retired employee of the Veterans Administration Center, died Tuesday after a brief illness. She was 78 and lived in the Cobbs Creek area. Mapp worked for the VA in a clerical capacity for 34 years, being cited numerous times for her professionalism. She retired in 1989. During World War II she worked briefly at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. Born in Exmore, Va., the Mapp family moved to Philadelphia in 1924. After graduating from West Catholic High, she attended Skidmore Beauty Culture School of Philadelphia and became a licensed cosmetologist. When her parents died, she became the surrogate mother for her siblings and in later years was regarded as a reservoir of family history. She was a lifelong member of St. Matthews AME Church where she was a regular attendee of the early worship service. Survivors include two brothers, Robert P. Mapp and Jerry Mapp and an aunt, Emma Powell. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Matthews AME Church, 57th and Sumner streets, where friends may greet the family 30 minutes earlier. There will be no viewing. Burial will be in Rolling Green Memorial Park in West Chester.

December 11, 1998 John E. "Jack" Altiere Sr. John E. "Jack" Altiere Sr., who came from an era of corner guys who had a class of their own, died Tuesday of cancer. He was 82 and lived in Juniata Park. Altiere Jack and maybe 15 or 20 other guys hung out on a Kensington corner near Allegheny Avenue and B Street. It was the 1930s to 1950s. It was where a young guy learned things, some bad, most good. A guy might steal an apple off a cart but he didn't stiff a pal. A guy had to look right in his clothes because that was where people first spotted pride. Women might be discussed, but nobody's family. Over family, a guy would break a jaw or the rules. Jack Altiere dropped out of Mastbaum High and went to work at different jobs and later found work at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. He worked there 37 years and at one time was responsible in the foundry for pouring the propeller castings of very large ships. While working there he was also responsible for taking very large bets on numbers and horses. His pal since grade school was Reds Goodwin, who had been in an orphanage. He sneaked Reds home one night and begged his parents, Italian immigrants Antonio and Rosa, to let Reds stay. They took Reds in to raise. Reds later married Jack's sister Helen. After their wives died, within a year they married girls they met at the legion hall. In the Army during World War II, he was sent to Italy. His mother asked him to visit her family village. He did. It was a pile of rubble. The corner code of chivalry says a guy can bend things some to protect women. He said he never got to the village. After the war and some traveling, former staff sergeant Altiere went back to the shipyard. Jack was a great darts player. Actually, he was a hustler. But a friendly one. He knew how to make people feel good about themselves and him. A longtime resident of Olney, he loved to entertain at home. In later years, he gave much of his time to working at Juniata American Legion Post 738. Visit Jack and you were offered food and drink even before a hello. Nothing to eat or drink? OK, sit down, relax, Jack just heard a new joke. If he heard a joke, he wrote it down so he could make someone else laugh. He passed a lot on to Jack Jr., who said, "My father always taught me to treat everybody the way you want to be treated yourself and no matter how much you drink or how late you stay out, you get in to work the next day. He never missed a day of work." Jack always cut a handsome figure -- tall and handsome in a Dean Martin mold, and turned out in starched shirt, creased slacks and Florsheim shoes. Like on the corner. Ladies paid attention. Men showed respect. Just before Reds died last September, the two of them were talking about the corner and how they were the last two left. When Reds left, a lot of Jack's spirit left too. But the pride didn't. Three weeks ago, when he left Fox Chase Cancer Center, the employees there gave him a certificate deeming him "the sharpest-dressed man ever to come through Fox Chase." So it was that when the last guy from the corner left here, he left with its code intact. Survivors also include his wife, the former Patricia Stine; a stepdaughter, Barbara Antoninich; a stepson, John Butterly; nine grandchildren; a sister, Josephine Litton; and three brothers, Anthony, Lawrence, and Frederick. His wife of 27 years, the former Elizabeth Beatty, died in 1979. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at Holy Innocents Church, Hunting Park Avenue. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Richardson Funeral Home, 7450 Oxford Ave. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery in Roslyn. Contributions may be made to American Legion Post 738, 1517 E. Luzerne St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19124.

December 8, 1998 Wilma P. Jackson Wilma P. Jackson, an active volunteer in her church and community, died of cancer Saturday. She was 81 and lived in West Philadelphia. Jackson, who worked for many years as a practical nurse, was a member of First Corinthian Baptist Church. She sang in the senior choir, served on the usher board and worked with the missionary and junior missionary groups. She also was active with the home missionary, and visiting nursing homes in the community. She was a member of the board of Judicare, which provides legal assistance to seniors. "People liked her because she was always laughing and joking around," said Lucille E. Smith, her sister. "She was full of fun and would say smart aleck things. But she was sincere about her church and her Lord. She always wanted to help people. She used to take a group of children to camp for a week." Smith said she believed her sister was the first African-American female welder at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard when she went to work there during World War II. She was the former Wilma Parker. Her late husband was Jim Jackson. There were no other close survivors. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at First Corinthian Baptist Church, 51st and Pine streets, where friends may call 90 minutes earlier. Burial will be in Mount Moriah Cemetery.

November 2, 1998 Bernard B. Hudson Sr. Bernard B. "Buddy" Hudson Sr., a retired pipefitter, died Wednesday. He was 72 and lived in Germantown. Hudson was employed at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard for about 10 years, retiring in 1990. He had previously worked for 27 years in the shipping department at Allenwood Steel Co., until that firm closed. At Allenwood Steel he had been a shop steward. "He was a very loving, low-profile, strong man with loads of friends," said his wife of 46 years, the former Elizabeth Jefferson. "He loved his family and home and embraced all who entered it." Hudson, a graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School, had played semi-pro baseball in his youth and remained an avid sports fan in later years. He was a golfer, bowler and, according to his wife, "a serious pinochle player." He was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of Grace Baptist Church of Germantown. Hudson was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors also include a son, Bernard B. Hudson II; a foster son, Bruce Cuff III; and three grandchildren. Services will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow at Grace Baptist Church of Germantown, 25 W. Johnson St., where friends may call two hours earlier. Burial will be in White Chapel Cemetery in Feasterville.

October 30, 1998 David J. 'Smiley' Smalls David J. "Smiley" Smalls, a former shipyard worker, died Sunday of heart disease. He was 37 and lived in Southwest Philadelphia. Smalls had worked at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard as a mechanic. He had served four years in the Navy after graduating from Bartram High School. "He was real devoted to his kids and served on the parent teacher councils at their schools," said Tyrone Smalls, one of his brothers. "He was very active in the community as far as his kids were concerned." Survivors also include two sons, James and Robert; three daughters, Jahnise, Jalisa and Devita; his mother, Mamie Smalls; another brother, James, and two sisters, Marva Webb and Clander Brown. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. tomorrow at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 56th Street and Chester Avenue, where friends may call two hours earlier. Burial will be in Mount Lawn Cemetery in Sharon Hill.

October 28, 1998 George A. Parkhill 3d Former shipyard worker, 72 George A. Parkhill 3d, 72, who served 20 years in the Navy and later worked at the Philadelphia Navy Shipyard, died of cancer Sunday at Keystone House in Wyndmoor, a hospice. He lived in Southwest Philadelphia. Mr. Parkhill retired as a chief machinist mate from the Navy in 1964. He saw action in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He later worked at several odd jobs, including as a boiler engineer, and spent 10 years at the Navy Yard. He retired permanently in 1984. Surviving are a son, George 4th; stepmother, Elizabeth Parkhill; four brothers; three sisters; three grandchildren; and his companion, Joan M. Jones. Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. today at Kish Funeral Home, 6506 Elmwood Ave. Burial will be at SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Marple.

October 22, 1998 Paul James Rich Jr. Paul James Rich Jr., a retired employee of the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, died Monday. He was 70 and lived in Williamstown, N.J. Rich had worked at the shipyard for 25 years as a painter and then started his own business as an ad mail courier. Originally from South Philadelphia, he was a graduate of Bok Vocational-Technical High School and had served in the Seabees branch of the Naval Reserve. Years ago, he had taught swimming and coached basketball at the YMCA in Philadelphia. Before moving to South Jersey he had lived in Sharon Hill. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Rich; three sons, Leslie, Paul III and Rasheen; five daughters, Karen, Michele, Janet, Teresa and Pamela, 13 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a brother, Ronald Sesson. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Julian V. Hawkins Funeral Home, 53rd Street and Haverford Avenue, where friends may call 90 minutes earlier. Burial will be in Glenwood Memorial Gardens in Broomall.

October 14, 1998 Richard C. Weidow Richard C. Weidow, who operated the Blind Man's Snack Bar at the Philadelphia Naval Base, died Monday. He was 73 and lived in South Philadelphia. Weidow retired two years ago from the stand he had operated for more than 40 years. "He was very well-liked and very well-known there," said his wife, the former Elizabeth Rementer. Weidow, who went blind shortly after World War II, had served in the Navy aboard the USS Hornet in the Pacific and had been a gunner. He was originally from Wilkes-Barre. Survivors also include a son, Glenn Levy; a daughter, Darlene Washington; two brothers, Byron and John; three sisters, Carrie, Shirley and Lillian, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. tomorrow at the Rachubinski Funeral Home of Pennsport, 1601-03 S. 2nd St., where friends may call two hours earlier. Burial will be in Whitemarsh Memorial Park in Prospectville.

October 9, 1998 Richard W. Palmer Retired Navy Yard worker, 79 Richard W. Palmer, 79, a retired employee of the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, died Tuesday of heart failure at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center, Camden. A resident of Gloucester City, he previously resided in the Fairview section of Camden. He was born and raised in Philadelphia, and was a graduate of Northeast High School. Mr. Palmer worked in the aviation section of the Navy Yard for 33 years, retiring in 1973. He was a World War II Army veteran, serving in the Normandy invasion as part of the First Infantry Division. He later served in the Air Force Reserve and the Army National Guard. He was a member and past commander of American Legion Post 84 in Oaklyn, and of American Legion Post 68 in the Kensington section of Philadelphia. He is survived by his wife, Anna Palmer; three daughters, Diane Bryant, Suzanne Brennan, and Barbara Sacchetti; 10 grandchildren; a great-grandson; and a brother, Charles W. Friends may call from 6 p.m. today at the Etherington Funeral Home, 700 Powell St., Gloucester City, where funeral services will begin at 8 p.m. Burial will be private in Beverly National Cemetery, Beverly. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 600 S. White Horse Pike, Audubon, N.J. 08106.

October 1, 1998 Walter J. Gawrysiak Mechanical engineer, 54 Walter J. Gawrysiak, 54, a mechanical engineer, died Monday at Kennedy Memorial Hospitals-University Medical Center/Washington Township from a heart attack. A Glendora resident for about 30 years, he was born in Philadelphia. Mr. Gawrysiak was a mechanical engineer for the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard for 12 years. He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, serving from 1964 to 1972. A member of the Camden County Harley Owners Group (HOG) in West Collingswood Heights, he was a volunteer with the Toys for Tots campaign conducted by the Camden County HOG. He was a graduate of Drexel University and Triton High School. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Maryanne M. Nocito Gawrysiak; two sons, Gregory J. and Eric A.; and two grandchildren. Friends may call from 10 a.m. tomorrow in St. Teresa's Roman Catholic Church, Black Horse Pike at Evesham Road, Runnemede, where Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Chews Landing. The family requests that memorial donations be made in the form of toys donated to the Camden County HOG Toy Run. The toys may be dropped off at Harley Davidson of Camden County, 600 Black Horse Pike, West Collingswood Heights, before Oct. 24.

September 17, 1998 Frank R. Ciesla Sr. Retired estimator, 85 Frank R. Ciesla Sr., 85, a retired shipyard estimator and planner, died Saturday at West Jersey Hospital-Marlton. A Mount Laurel resident for the last three years, he previously resided in Cherry Hill for 30 years. He was born in Newark. Mr. Ciesla was an estimator and planner for the Philadelphia Navy Yard from the mid-1960s until retiring in 1975. Previously, he worked for the Brooklyn Navy Yard, from the period just before World War II until the shipyard closed in the 1960s. He was a member and Past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Cherry Hill Council 6173, and was a fourth degree member of the Bishop Justin J. McCarthy Assembly. He was a Boy Scout and Explorer Scout leader in Jersey City in the 1950s. He enjoyed building furniture as a hobby. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Isabelle Lieb Ciesla; a son, Frank R. Jr.; a daughter, Barbara; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. today at the Schetter Funeral Home, 304 W. Route 70, Cherry Hill. A Funeral Mass will be said at 10 a.m. today in St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 2001 Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill. Entombment will be in Calvary Mausoleum, Cherry Hill. Memorial donations may be made to either the American Heart Association, 600 S. White Horse Pike, Audubon, N.J. 08106; or the American Cancer Society, 410 White Horse Pike, Haddon Heights, N.J. 08035.

August 14, 1998 Patricia Ann Destralo Federal agent, 43 Patricia Ann Destralo, 43, a special agent, died Sunday at her Glendora home from cancer. Born in Philadelphia, she was a Glendora resident for the last 36 years. Ms. Destralo was a special agent for the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms stationed in Philadelphia for the last five years. Previously, she was a secretary for the Naval Ship Systems Engineering Station at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard for several years. She was a 1972 graduate of Triton High School in Runnemede. She had been a member of the Girl Scouts in Glendora. She enjoyed listening to classical music and watching movies. Her favorite was Gone with the Wind. She is survived by two sons, Richard Daiutolo and David Daiutolo; her fiance, John Leone; her parents, Joseph and Philomena Destralo; and three brothers. Services were held yesterday under the direction of Gardner Funeral Home, Runnemede. Memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to either the Presbyterian Church at Woodbury, 67 S. Broad St., Woodbury, N.J. 08096; or to the Lighthouse Hospice, 2 Executive Campus, Suite 105, Cherry Hill, N.J. 08002.

July 31, 1998 Caroline M. Hamilton Retired financial analyst, 73 Caroline M. Chappa Hamilton, 73, of Springfield, a retired financial analyst, died of cancer Wednesday at Delaware County Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Hamilton worked as a financial analyst for the IRS in Philadelphia for 33 years before retiring in 1980. Before that, she worked for three years at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. She was born and raised in Philadelphia and graduated from South Philadelphia High School in 1943. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, George Hamilton; sons Mark K. and David M.; and five grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be said at 10 a.m. tomorrow at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 136 Saxer Ave., Springfield. Friends may call there after 9 a.m. Burial will be in SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Marple Township. The family suggests memorial contributions to International Myeloma Foundation, 2129 Stanley Hill Dr., Los Angeles, Calif., 90064.

July 23, 1998 Scarborough Fulmore, a retired welder and landscaper who taught his family the value of hard work and responsibility, will be remembered tomorrow at services in West Philadelphia. Scarborough Fulmore, of Germantown, died Friday. He was 83. For 30 years, Fulmore worked as a welder for the Budd Co. while running his own part-time landscaping business. He retired in the late 1970s but continued doing lawn work in the Huntingdon Valley area -- and tending a garden laden with watermelon, tomatoes, peppers and collard greens near his Germantown home. In later years, Fulmore liked to reminisce about his work and his earlier role in organizing a union at the Abrams Oil Co., said his nephew, Joseph Miller. "He was like a maverick type of guy -- easygoing, but if he thought he was right, he would follow it through to prove his point." Miller, who lived with Fulmore for several years during childhood, said his uncle was "like a second father" who taught him the value of "working, keeping a job, having your own." "That was one of his most important things," said Miller, "working and not having to ask anybody for anything. That was a great lesson he taught me." But Fulmore had a lively sense of humor, too. "He always had a little joke to tell." And he could spin yarns by the hour -- and then spend a couple of hours answering questions, Miller said. "He was a very likable person who would do anything for you," said Miller. Born in South Carolina, Fulmore came to Philadelphia as a young man with his wife of 61 years, Lillie Mae Fulmore. He did welding at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard and worked at the Abrams oil terminal before taking the job at Budd. He also began building his landscaping clientele. Besides his wife and nephew, Fulmore is survived by a grandson, James Edward Fulmore; a granddaughter, Pamela Hollis; a great-grandson, Michael Hollis Jr.; and a sister, Violette Miller. Services will be tomorrow at 10 a.m. at the Second Antioch Baptist Church, 41st and Pennsgrove streets. Friends may call after 9 a.m. Burial will be in Eden Memorial Cemetery, Springfield Road, Collingdale.

May 14, 1998 John J. O'Donnell Sr. Retired machinist, 82 John J. O'Donnell Sr., 82, former superintendent of the machinery group at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, died of cancer Monday at his home in Rhawnhurst. Mr. O'Donnell spent 37 years at the shipyard. After graduating from North Catholic High School in 1934, he enrolled a year later in the shipyard's apprentice program. He rose through the ranks to master machinist in 1953 and superintendent in 1962. Among major projects he oversaw were refittings of the aircraft carriers USS Intrepid and USS Saratoga and the decommissioning in 1969 of the battleship USS New Jersey, the most decorated ship in the Navy. After retiring in 1972, Mr. O'Donnell pursued his hobbies of woodworking, gardening and traveling. He and his wife of 54 years, Mary Hungrige O'Donnell, visited Europe and Asia more than a dozen times. Besides his wife, Mr. O'Donnell is survived by two sons, John J. Jr. and Martin P.; four daughters, Mary Anne Galante, Christine Carroll, Bonnie Crescimone and Patrice Pladsen; two sisters; and 14 grandchildren. A viewing will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at Fox Funeral Home, 7026 Castor Ave. A Funeral Mass will be said at 10 a.m. Saturday at Resurrection of Our Lord Church, Castor and Shelmire Avenues. Burial will be at Our Lady of Grace Cemetery, Langhorne.