Thomas S. Farragher, Jr. on Dec. 31, 2015, age 81 yrs., born in Phila., of Blue Bell, PA, formerly of Dresher, PA and Chatham, NJ. Beloved husband of Anna Marie (nee Kelso) for 55 yrs. Father of Thomas S. III and Cathleen Grever (Erik). Also survived by 3 grandchildren Sean, Liam and Grace Grever and 1 sister Cecilia Farragher. Funeral Mass Fri., 11 AM, St. Anthony of Padua Church, 259 Forest Ave., Ambler, PA 19002. Relatives and friends are invited to the Visitation at the Church Fri. after 10 AM. In lieu of flowers Mass cards or donations to LaSalle College High School, 8605 Cheltenham Ave., Wyndmoor, PA 19038 or Villanova Univ. School of Business Bartley Hall, 800 Lancaster Ave., Villanova, PA 19085 would be appreciated.

William R. May Funeral Home

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Elizabeth H. “Jane” Kilduff, (Nee Hoffman)(February 10, 2016) Wife of James A. Loving mother to Julia C. and James M. “Mac” Kilduff. She will also be missed by her sister Cynthia “Cindy” H. (John) Affleck, and nieces Alice Affleck Bullitt and Jane Hoffman Affleck. Jane was an active member of the Wissahickon Garden Club after joining in 1984. She won over 23 entrant awards from the Philadelphia Flower Show from the mid-eighties to the present for her work in arrangement, jewelry, and pressed plants. She served as class chair for Botanical Arts and organized the judges for Floral Design. A nationally known teacher and designer of Botanical Arts, Jane gave workshops, exhibited, and judged all over the country including Hawaii, Memphis, Houston, Newport, Palm Beach, and Philadelphia. Her activity in the Garden Club of America gave her awards from 2003-2012 including Best in Show for Botanical Arts and the 2004 Barbara Spaulding Cramer award for Floral Design Education. Jane started a business selling hand crafted découpage and moved into making jewelry, especially earrings, from semiprecious stones and metal, all made by her to her own design. Jane spent many summers in her house near Charleston, SC. Relatives and friends are invited to Jane’s Memorial Service, Saturday February 27th 11am St. Martin-in-the-Fields Church Chestnut Hill. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in the name of Jane Kilduff may be made to the Garden Club of America, 14 East 60th Street, New York, NY 10022.

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Jean Sterrett Mayson, formerly of Wyndmoor, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on February 7, 2016. Loving wife to the late David S. Mayson; beloved mother to Dorothy (Jonathan Somers) and to the late Margie Jean (H. Wesley Perkins) & Sterrett (Veronica Gabriel); cherished grandmother to Jed, Rebecca & Benjamin Somers, Jessica (Diego Suquillo) & Kiah Perkins, Sandy (Maron Deering) & Sarah Jo Mayson. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at The Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill, 8855 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Jean’s name to Philadelphia Interfaith Hospitality Network, 7047 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19119, www.philashelter.org. For more funeral info please call Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home at 847-831-4260 or www.kelleyspaldingfuneralhome.com.

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Nancy C. Todd, age 77 on February 20, 2016. Devoted wife of Donald S. Todd. Loving mother of Carolyn E. Todd (Cheryl A. McCarthy) and Jennifer Given (Craig). Also survived by four grandchildren. A memorial service was held February 24, 2016, at the Old Pine Presbyterian Church, 412 Pine Street, Phila., PA 19106. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, family request donations in Nancy’s memory be made to Women International Leaders of Greater Phila., attn Bobbi Cohen, 1901 JFK BLVD, # 1208 Phila., PA 19103.

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Elizabeth “Betsy” Girling Bullitt, 69, of Blue Bell, PA passed away on February 18, 2016. Betsy passed away surrounded by family and close friends after a seven month battle with lung cancer. Betsy was born in Ellenburg Depot, NY in 1946. She was adopted and raised by her parents, Wallace S. Girling and Martha F. Girling in East Williston, Long Island, NY along with her brother, Randall. She graduated from Garrison Forest School in Owings Mills, MD (Class of ‘64) and from Hollins College in Roanoke, VA (Class of ‘68). She enjoyed a long career as a Realtor in and around Philadelphia, most recently at Long and Foster in Blue Bell. She was a long-time member of the Philadelphia Cricket Club and the Mantoloking Yacht Club, past president of the Highgate Condominium Association in Blue Bell, and an avid Mahjong and tennis player. Betsy was the beloved wife of the late Logan M. Bullitt IV and was also preceded in death by her father, Wallace S. Girling, her mother, Martha F. Girling, her brother, Randall Girling and her in-laws, Logan M. Bullitt III and Mary H. Bullitt. Betsy is survived by her loving sons, Andrew S. Bullitt of Blue Bell, PA and Logan M. Bullitt V of Manchester, NH, along with her granddaughter Katherine E. Bullitt of Manchester, NH and her granddog, Shelby. Relatives and friends are invited to a memorial service for Betsy on Friday, April 22nd at 3:00 pm at the Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, 8000 St. Martin’s Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19118. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Foundation at P.O. Box 871847, Kansas City, MO 64187 or online at www.pkdcure.org/donate. Betsy’s family wishes to specially thank Merritt “Merf” Andruss, a best friend and guardian angel who was a constant source of support, both medically and emotionally each and every day of Betsy’s illness.

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Harris, Rita S. (nee Storrie), March 24, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Nelson G. Harris. Loving mother of Stephen J. (Mariellen), Patricia K. (Patrick) deBarros, David N. (Janet) , Nancy J. and Thomas G. (Pamela) Harris and the late William R. Harris; also survived by 10 grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Memorial Gathering Friday, April 1 at 11 A.M. Sunnybrook Golf Club, 398 Stenton Ave., Plymouth Meeting. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Rita’s name may be made to The Blind Relief Fund of Philadelphia, 551 Walnut Lane, Phila., PA 19128 or The Woodmere Art Museum, 9201 Germantown Ave., Phila., PA 19118.

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Marie E. Jones passed away peacefully at her home on March 24th, 2016. She was surrounded by her devoted husband, Edward Jones, and her three loving children, Rebecca (Eric) Fiorito, Tina (Paul) Stoffel and Janine (Brendan) Cox. She will forever and always be remembered by her mother, Jane DeAngelo, and her three sisters, Judith Sciarra, Doris Hunter and Janet Taylor. She is survived by her nine grandchildren Morgan, Jenna, Regan, Paul, Eddie, Rooney, Caroline, Naomi, Daisy and 8 nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial was held March 29th at Our Mother of Consolation RC Church Chestnut Hill. Interment was Private. In lieu of flowers contributions in Marie’s name may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. We love you a bushel and a peck and hug around your neck, today and always.

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Ruth Anne Rude (nee Schnell), March 26, 2016. Wife of Frederick R. Rude, V.M.D., mother of Dr. Catherine S. (Mark) Rude, M.D., Robert S. (Mary) Rude, P.E. and James C. (Maria) Rude, L.S.W. Grandmother of Tristan V. Baker, Anne S. Kennedy, Paul A. Rude, Joseph A.S. Kennedy and Marco G. Natali-Rude, sister of May Alice Lake. A Memorial service was held March 31 at Christ’s Lutheran Church, 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, Oreland, 19075. Interment private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Ruth Anne’s name may be made to God’s Precious Children, 32 Vinemont Road, Reinholds, PA 17569

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Samuel Williams Parke, Jr., age 77 died peacefully at his home in Tiburon, CA on Thursday March 24, 2016 surrounded by loved ones. He is survived by his wife Marilyn Parke, 3 sisters and their spouses, Peter and Dyson Stockman, Allen and Sallie Greenough and Alice (Pixie) Watson. Step-children and their spouses include Rick and Melissa Johnston, Doug and Leslie Grayson, Bill and Dina Falk, Lloyd and Kim Hill, 11 grandchildren and 10 nieces and nephews. Born July 28, 1938 to Samuel W. Parke and Sarah E. Parke in Philadelphia he graduated from Germantown Friends School in 1956 and Dartmouth College in 1960. Married Marily Clapham in 1975 and became a widower in 1994. He lived in Wyndmoor, PA, Ambler PA and Phoenixville PA. On October 25, 2003 Sam married Marilyn M. Johnston and moved to Tiburon CA. Sam served as a Captain in the U.S. Army Security Agency in 1961. He joined Schmidt, Roberts and Parke (a securities investment firm founded by his father in 1937), merged in 1974 and became Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager of Newbold’s Asset Management until his retirement in 1997. Past member of Board of Managers (and treasurer) of Seamen’s Church Institute of Philadelphia, he was an active member of the Belvedere-Tiburon Rotary, local SIRS Chapter and served on the board for the Point Tiburon Bayside Condominium Association. Devoted husband and loving family member, Sam’s interests included history, politics, travel, pinot noir and walks on the water front with his four legged friend. He loved living in California, was the consummate gentleman and lived his life with integrity. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

A memorial service was held Tuesday March 29th at St. Stephens Church in Belvedere, CA at 2:00pm with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice by the Bay (hospicebythebay.org), Cancer Research Institute (cancerresesarch.org) or the charity of your choice.

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Elizabeth Dunning Baxter of Wyndmoor, PA died on April 8 after a protracted, courageous and gritty battle with brain disease. Born in Philadelphia on December 5, 1979, she was 36 years old. Growing up in Chestnut Hill and Wyndmoor “Betsy” attended Springside School, Penn Charter and subsequently graduated from Springfield (M) TWP High School. An “A” student, she impressed her teachers with her independence, intellectual prowess and a curiosity and thirst to always want to know more. She read constantly and was never far from her books. At the University of Oregon, in Eugene, she continued her academic bent, attaining Dean’s List and Academic Honor societies her freshman year. She loved Art History and Constitutional Law and scored well on the Law SATs. She aspired to law school but the advancing power of depression and addiction began to sabotage this and other dreams. After living and working as a litigation paralegal in Portland, OR for a few years she returned to Philadelphia. Betsy read and wrote continuously, surrounded by books and her omnipresent journal/diary. She created intricate drawings with pencil, pen and ink and formulating poetry of amazing depth and power. While her creations invariably spoke of the demons that pursued her, they oft concluded with striding toward “the Light”. She had the words FIAT LUX, “Let there be Light” tattooed on her arm. She was an avid football fan, pro and college, (Go Eagles…Go Ducks!) she loved touring art museums and dogs and cats (especially her Margot and Maizie). A “beach baby” from birth she had salt water in her veins and was rarely happier than when she was at “her” cottage in Beach Haven, NJ. She loved vacations in Maine, camping and sailing. She was an excellent swimmer and did so competitively at PC where she also played lacrosse and field hockey. Betsy was a head strong and powerful woman, fighting hard and valiantly to the very end. As the disease enveloped her and she could fight no more, she did indeed find the Light. She ascended to it and is there now…safe from the pain of depression and addiction that can only exist in darkness. Loving daughter, sister and mother, Betsy is survived by her daughter Violet Urbany, parents Nancy and Justin, her “favorite” brother J. Morgan and several aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial service for Betsy will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 22 East Chestnut Hill Ave., in Chestnut Hill on Wednesday April 20 at 11:00 AM. In Betsy’s memory, a donation to the Mental Health Research organization of your choice would be greatly appreciated.

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Patricia Stewart Walsh died Thursday morning April 7th, peacefully, at home in Lafayette Hill three days after her 88th birthday. Patsy was born in Chestnut Hill in 1928 and had a typical Chestnut Hill youth, attending Springside school. Her debutante years culminated in marrying Richard “Dick” Walsh and being whisked off to post-war Germany where Dick was serving in the Army. She and Dick then spent most of their married life abroad apart from short periods in Washington, finally spending 25 years in Geneva, Switzerland where Dick worked for an international refugee organisation. Patsy was ever ready to embrace new languages and cities and to make an exciting and happy home wherever the family landed. She was a bright light in all the communities in which she lived. After the death of her mother, Dorothy Valentine Cassard, she and Dick returned to their roots in Chestnut Hill, spending their summers in their beloved summer house in Nantucket. Dick left her a widow when she was only 64. On Patsy’s return to Chestnut Hill she flung herself wholeheartedly back into the community, She will be remembered for her wonderful big parties given with flair and her great sense of fun. Ever sporty, Patsy rode horses in her youth, skied brilliantly in Switzerland and only stopped playing tennis, switching to golf in her 70’s. Her sheer dynamism will not easily be forgotten. What is less known, is the quiet charitable work she did on behalf of many valuable small causes for which she did not seek, indeed repulsed any publicity. She was, for example, a great supporter of the community sailing project in Nantucket which sought to give local island children the chance to learn to sail and not to be eclipsed by the children of the wealthy summer community and she quietly ensured that a nursery school in Mount Airy/East Falls, serving a poor community was not closed down, leaving the mothers of those children without the childcare they needed in order to be able to go out to work. It may not surprise those who knew her well that she spent generously of time (and money) volunteering to help at a shelter for abused women and unwed mothers. Passionate for the arts, she supported Philadelphia’s cultural institutions. Patsy enjoyed significant friendships with artists, such as her one-time neighbors, Violet Oakley and Edith Emerson, as well as Arthur B. Carles and the artists of his circle, including Jessie Drew-Bear, Jane Piper, Quita Brodhead, and Jean Knox Chambers. William Valerio, the Director of Woodmere Art Museum described that “Patsy was not only a visionary collector with a keen eye for important works, but she was also a respected and inspirational voice in the family of the arts in Philadelphia.” Finally, in her last four and a half years, she will be remembered for the immense bravery with which she faced partial paralysis and inability to articulate following a stroke. Her continued sense of humor and kindness to her caregivers showed a strength of character which inspired all those who loved her, not least, her Children, Richard Stewart Walsh and Valentine Walsh Child; her grandchildren Findlay Stewart Walsh, Paisley Valentine Walsh and Olivia Heather Walsh, her long -time companion Marylin Correia and her little terrier Betty-Boop. She is sorely missed. Her Funeral took place at St Paul’s Church, Chestnut Hill on April 18th burial at St Thomas’s Whitmarsh. Should you wish to give to a charity on her behalf then please give to any charity of your choice helping poor and disadvantaged children.

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Bailey Smith passed away peacefully in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on April 6, 2016 at the age of 84 after a courageous battle with cancer.  Born March 15, 1932 in Glendale, NY, he was the son of Richard Smith Sr. and Anna Bailey Smith.  He attended Buckley Country Day School, Green Vale School and The Hotchkiss School (class of ’50) before attending Cornell University. He was a proud member of the Theta Delta Chi Fraternity and graduated with a Bachelors of Science in 1954.  Upon graduating, he enlisted in the US Navy and was stationed for part of his enlistment in San Salvador, Bahamas. It is here that his love for the islands of the Bahamas was born and he still maintained relationships with those he met then until his death. After serving in the Navy, he worked in finance in New York City, at the firms Hoppin Watson and Wertheim Schroeder.  In 1961 he married Elinor Ruth Hagemann with whom he had three children; J. Bailey, Anne “Bee” Townley, and Scott Wallace. While he was married to Elinor, the family divided their time between New York City and East Hampton, where they held a membership at the Maidstone Club. He instilled in his family a love of tennis, the sea, and the New York Rangers. In 1983, he married Rosemary Herrick Jackson and they moved aboard their boat, a 49′ Grand Banks, ‘Quickstep’ and travelled the US and Bahamas. In 1997 he married Carol Lorraine Minns living at their home “Madeira” in Georgetown, Great Exuma, Bahamas. They travelled extensively throughout Central and South America. He was an avid birdwatcher and it was during his time living in the Bahamas that he developed a talent and love for woodcarving. He was loved and will be deeply missed by all those whose lives he touched.  Bailey is survived by his wife, Carol Lorraine Minns of Great Exuma, children J. Bailey (and Trudi Green) Smith of Wyndmoor, PA, Bee Smith of Wilmington, NC, and Scott (and Erica Broberg) Smith of Fairhaven NJ, stepson Matthew (and Samantha) Lee of Washington, DC, grandchildren Delaney Hunter Townley Duke, Georgianna Allen Duke, Taylor Bailey Smith, Kyle King Smith, Kyra Francesca Smith, and Wyatt Allen Smith, brother Richard “Dick” (and LaLitte) Smith of East Hampton, nephews Richard Wallace Smith III of California, Bruce Bailey Smith of Vermont, previous wives Elinor Hageman Smith of New York, NY, Rosemary Herrick Jackson of Zirconia, NC. Memorial services will be held at a future date, both in the Bahamas and on eastern Long Island.

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Paul McCloskey, 92, died April 8 surrounded by his family. The 60-year resident of Chevy Chase was the third son of Dr. John F. and Pauline G. McCloskey of Chestnut Hill. He is predeceased by his wife, Maris Madeira McCloskey, and brothers John F., Robert E. and Thomas C. McCloskey. Paul served in the Army Air Corps during World War II and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. In 1948, a job with United Press brought him to Washington where he served as White House Correspondent. He later joined the National Catholic Welfare Conference News Service. In 1966 he joined the newly created Economic Development Administration of the Department of Commerce where he worked to inspire development in the nation’s poorest communiities. He was an independent spirit and a long-time pillar of Christ the King Church in Silver Spring. Paul helped prepare food for the homeless at Shepherds Table of the Father McKenna Center in North West D.C. Washington for more than 20 years. He was a devoted environmentalist and dedicated his life to issues of human rights, truth and justice. He is survived by his five children: Mercy, Christopher, Timothy, John and Peter, as well as nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Christ the King Church on Friday, April 15th. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Montgomery Hospice, Father McKenna Center or Citizens for Global Solutions. For information on local burial services please call: 215-984-8856.

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Paul W. Sabol, Sr. 89, of Blue Bell, PA passed away on Thursday April 21, 2016. He was born in Pottsville, PA on July 5, 1926. Mr. Sabol has lived in Blue Bell, PA since 1988, former longtime resident of Chestnut Hill, PA and he was born and raised in Minersville, PA. He was a member of St. Helena RC Church of Blue Bell, PA. He retired in 1993 after 21 years with Electro-Nite Co. and its successor, Heraeus Electro-Nite Co. as Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer Mr. Sabol graduated from Minersville High School in 1944, and earned his degree in Commerce and Finance from Pennsylvania State University in 1950. He received an M.B.A. Degree from Drexel University in 1972. Mr. Sabol was a member of State and National Certified Public Accountants Institute, The Finance Executives Institute, Institute of Management Accountants, The Navy League and American Legion Post #544. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving in World War II and Korean War, where he received American Theater Ribbon, Victory Medal, & Pacific Theater Ribbon. Paul also helped establish the Shade Tree Commission for Whitpain Township and served as its chair. He is survived by his children: Anne (& John) Mc Donnell, Plymouth Twp. PA; Dr. Susan Sabol, East Norriton PA; Paul (& Pamela ) Sabol, Jr., Blue Bell PA; Edward (& Deborah ) Sabol, Alabaster AL; Dr. Mary Elizabeth (& Fred Conner) Sabol, Blue Bell, PA. Also survived by 8 Grandchildren and Several Nieces & Nephews. Paul was preceded in death by his wife Anna M. (Wynosky), his parents Michael P & Anastasis (Marazas), a sister Irma Potts and brother Leonard P. Sabol. His Funeral Mass will be held on Friday April 29, 2016 at 10:30 AM from the St. Helena RC Church 1489 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell. Friends may call on Friday Friday from 9:30 AM to 10:20 AM at the Church. Interment will take place in St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont, PA. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to : Penn Abramson Cancer Center 3535 Market Street, Suite 750, Philadelphia, Pa 19104. Arrangements By Moore, Snear & Ruggiero Funeral Home.

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Frances Patricia Flynn, 95, died peacefully April 23 at her residence in Solomons Island, Maryland. She was born New Years Day 1921 on Germantown Avenue in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia, PA. She was the second child of first generation American-Irish Henry and Bridget O’Donnell. Patricia grew up in Wyndmoor, Montgomery County, attended Seven Dolors Parish Grade School, graduated from J. W. Hallahan Catholic Girls High School in 1939 where she played violin in the orchestra, and attended St. Josephs University. Some of her favorite past times were photography, collecting, listening and playing Irish Music, as well as Irish dancing. Patricia met her husband Dan at a Kerry Society Saint Patrick’s day dance, and after their marriage lived forty years on Summit Street and attended Our Mother of Consolation Catholic Church. She worked in the Human Resources Department of Chestnut Hill Hospital as the Payroll Administrator until retirement, and was a member of the Timoney Irish Dancers, the Donegal Society, the Philadelphia Ceili Group, the Commodore Barry Club, and the Seven Dolors bowling team. In retirement with her husband she enjoyed USS Osmond Ingram DD-255 WW II shipmate reunions as well as organizing and participating in Commodore John Barry USN Memorial Day observances. Her husband Daniel F. Flynn preceded her in death (1996), along with her siblings Henry, James, Francis, Catherine (Greco), and Alice (McCarthy) O’Donnell. She is survived by her brother Msgr. John O’Donnell (Little Rock, Arkansas), sister Sr. Mary Damien O’Donnell IHM (Immaculata, PA), her son Daniel and his wife Kimberly and her grand daughter Bridget Ann Flynn all of Port Republic, Maryland. Relatives and friends may call at Jacob F. Ruth’s, 8413 Germantown Ave, Chestnut Hill, Monday, May 9th 7-9PM. Funeral Mass Tuesday, May 10th , 10 AM at Our Mother of Consolation Church, 9 East Chestnut Hill Ave.

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T. Gilbert Perch, age 95, died on April 26, 2016. He was a retired realtor who resided in Maple Glen, PA. Husband of the late Shirley (nee Blumenthal); father of Lois (Paul) Villemaire, Bradley Perch, Gary (Jeanne) Perch, Andrew (Ann) Perch and Judith Matour; grandfather of Nikki (John) Cooke, Lori Finkelstein, Zachary and Jacob Perch, Brian (Samantha) Perch, Cara (Steve) Imperato, Bob (Janessa) Perch, Alison and Julia Perch and Stephanie and Rebecca Matour; and great-grandfather of Ryan, Rachel and Nathan. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Chestnut Hill Business Association, 16 E. Highland Ave., Phila., PA 19118 or Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, 2100 Arch St., Phila., PA 19103.

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Francis Lynch Francis Lynch, 84, of Phila., formerly of Chestnut Hill, died Apr. 28, 2016. He was the husband of the late Lydia (nee Hirst) Lynch who died in 1979. Survivors include his daughters Lydia Labat (Jules) of Easton, Kathryn Lynch (Peter Moore) of NY; grandchildren Graham Moore, Elizabeth Moore; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Lydia (mentioned above) his brother Joseph Lynch; his sister Marie Nangele. Relatives and friends are invited to his graveside service on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. in Washington Crossing National Cemetery, 830 Highland Rd., Newtown, PA 18940. Full military honors will follow. Condolences may be left for the family at www.jamesfuneralhome.org. Arr. by JAMES FH. Bethlehem, PA

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The Rev. Dr. Lincoln T. Griswold, 85, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2016 at Meadowood Retirement Community in Worcester, Pennsylvania. Dr. Griswold was delivered by his grandfather, Dr. Earl H. Mayne, on March 29, 1931 in Brooklyn, NY to the Rev. Dr. Clayton T. Griswold (born May 5, 1901) and Miriam Rittenhouse Mayne (born April 4, 1901; married to Clayton Griswold June 1, 1925). He is survived by his wife, Jean, sons Scott (Sharon), Kent (Lori) and Kirk (Lynn), 7 grandchildren, his brother, David and sisters, Katharine and Maud Mary. A third-generation Presbyterian minister and former Moderator of the Presbytery of Philadelphia, Dr. Griswold served several churches in the Philadelphia area: as Senior Pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill (1966-1979), as Interim Pastor of the Newtown Square Presbyterian Church (1983-1985), and as Associate Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Lansdowne (1958-1960). He had also served churches in Chatham Township, New Jersey (1960-1966) and Fairton, New Jersey (1955-1958), and during summers beginning in 1972, the Nuangola Chapel on Lake Nuangola where he was an avid sailor. Beginning in 1985, Dr. Griswold served as Chairman of the Board of Griswold Special Care, the world’s oldest multinational non-medical homecare company which was founded by his wife, Jean, in 1982. An alumnus of the College of Wooster, Dr. Griswold held graduate degrees from Princeton Theological Seminary (Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry) and from Temple University (Master of Sacred Theology in Pastoral Counseling). A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, May 14th in the Strasburg Auditorium at Meadowood, 3205 Skippack Pike, Worcester, PA following a private burial service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Princeton Theological Seminary, P.O. Box 821, 64 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ 08542-0803 or the Presbytery of Philadelphia, 915 E. Gowen Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19150.

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Lillian O’Brien passed away on May 30, 2016 at her home in Chestnut Hill after a long illness. She would have been 80 in July. Born in Philadelphia, she attended Germantown High School, Arcadia University and Hahnemann University. Lillian, known to her family and friends as “Snooki,” was married for 52 years to the late William J. O’Brien, who at the time of his death in 2012, was Chairman Emeritus and founding partner of the Philadelphia law firm Conrad O’Brien. Before founding Conrad O’Brien he was a long-time partner at Pepper Hamilton. Lillian is survived by her son William J. O’Brien Jr. of Philadelphia and Nancy Weidner (John) of Annandale, N.J. and two granddaughters, Bernice Lillian O’Brien (Dan Radthorne) of Lexington, Va., and Grace Weidner. She was the sister of the late Harold (“Pud”) Cunning (Joan) of Sellersville, Pa. and a loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Lillian was the daughter of the late Harold H. Cunning and Lillian Imler Cunning of Philadelphia. Lillian was an avid supporter of the visual arts and spent decades creating artwork of all kinds, including painting, sculpture, graphic arts, interior design and photography. In 1986, after earning her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Arcadia University (then Beaver College) she continued to create and build relationships in the arts community. She earned her Masters Degree in Art Therapy from Hahnemann University and enjoyed teaching and sharing her passion with others, especially her young students. Lillian was a strong supporter of the “Girls Color the World” project of the Talita Kum Foundation (“Little girls, arise!”) In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made by a check to Immaculate Conception Church, 316 Old Allerton Road, Annandale, NJ 08801 with a note designating the donation for the Talita Kum Foundation. A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 3, at 10 a.m. at the following location. Interment will be private. Jacob F. Ruth Funeral Home; 8413 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118.

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Joseph Howard Pinchuk of El Segundo died peacefully at home with family on May 16th. He was born June 5, 1928, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Joe attended Temple University on the GI Bill as a Communications major. He was a regular performer on the summer stock circuit during school breaks, where he made lifelong friends.  He started his career with the local CBS television station, WCAU, working behind the scenes in Master Control and directing the news and other local programs. In 1978, as the television station switched to automated programming, he moved west with his family to El Segundo to be closer to his brother Alan Pinchuk of Manhattan Beach. In El Segundo he worked in the aerospace industry. In retirement he appeared as an extra in a few Hollywood films. There was always a smile on his face for family and others dear to his heart. He was quick to add a song to any situation, drawing others in to harmonize on old favorites, as well as ready to share a humorous jingle or two.  In recent years he could be seen on one of his many walks around town, and he was always happy to stop and chat with neighbors.  He put his family first in every way, with their well-being at the forefront of his thoughts. He believed in community, and in Philadelphia was active with the Boys and Girls Club, Greene Street Friends School and Green Street Friends Quaker Meeting. In El Segundo he was involved in the Cable Committee, the Garden Club and RSVP. He will be dearly missed by his family and is survived by his wife of 55 years, Barbara Pinchuk; his brother Alan Pinchuk and wife Judy; his 3 daughters, Miriam Pinchuk and her husband Rupert Clayton, Melissa (Pinchuk) Fisher and Sandy Fisher, and Julia (Pinchuk) McCormick, as well as 2 grandsons, Max and Peyton McCormick A celebration of his life will be held later. Donations in his name may be made to The Nature Conservancy Kauaʻi Program or Greene Street Friends School in Philadelphia.

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