February 22, 2006 Issue
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February 22, 2006 Issue
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Obituaries
Dr. Charles F. Rossell Jr. Dr. Charles F. Rossell Jr., died on Feb. 3 at home in Whitpain Farms of heart failure. Dr. Rossell was the husband of Barbara F. He is survived by a son, Andrew (Susanne) Rossell; two daughters, Ann Rossell Johnson (James) and Elizabeth Rossell (Michael); and five grandchildren. Dr. Rossell graduated from Ursinus College, Temple Dental School and Forsythe University. He was a captain in the US Army, serving as a dentist during WWII. He worked as a pediatric dentist before starting a vending machine and catering business. He was a member of the Philadelphia Cricket Club, the Weekapaug Yacht and Tennis Clubs in Rhode Island and President of the Davis Creek Yacht Club in Maryland. A memorial service was held on Friday, Feb. 10 at the Church of St. Martin in the Fields. Memorial contributions may be made to the Weekapaug Foundation for Conservation, 4 Wawaloam Dr., Weekapaug, RI 02891.
Paul Cope Paul M. Cope, 84, died on Feb. 12 at his home in Chestnut Hill. Mr. Cope was the husband of Mary Lee Lowry Cope and the ex-husband of Joan Lowry. He attended Westtown School, Haverford College and the University of Pennsylvania. He worked as an architect until the time of his death. He was part of the design team for several notable buildings including the Guild House, the Noyes Museum, Haverford College’s Fine Arts building and several buildings on Westtown’s campus. He was also a contributor to the Quaker tome “Living Witnesses: The Care of Quaker Meeting Houses”. During WWII, Mr. Cope joined the American Friends Service Committee, where he traveled throughout China delivering medical supplies. Mr. Cope is survived by a son, Peter Cope; a daughter, Alison Cope; three stepchildren, William, Nancy and Susan Lowry; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. A memorial service was held on Feb. 17 at Arch Street Meeting in Philadelphia. Henry Disston II Henry Disston II, of Bryn Mawr, formerly of Chestnut Hill, died on Feb. 14. Mr. Disston attended Chestnut Hill Academy, William Penn Charter School and graduated from St. George’s School in Newport, R.I., where he was an all-state basketball player. He attended Princeton University and was a member of the Ivy Club. He served in the military from 1943 to 1946. Mr. Disston worked as an executive at Brooks Instrument Division before retiring. He served on the board of Arcadia University. He enjoyed trap shooting and golf and most especially music. He was a member of the Orpheus Club and sang in the choir at St. Paul’s Church in Chestnut Hill for over 50 years. He was also a member of the Philadelphia Cricket Club and Sunnybrook Golf Club. Mr. Disston was the husband of the late Elise Cosgrove. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Mary Clay; three sons, Henry, Michael and James Disston; a daughter, Elise Templet; a sister, Diana Tilghman; two stepchildren, Kathy Williams and Bob Worrell; and six step-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 25 at noon at St. Paul’s Church, 22 E. Chestnut Hill Ave. in Chestnut Hill. A reception will follow in the Parish House. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Delaware Valley Chapter, 100 N. 17th St., #2, Phila., PA 19103 or to the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust St., Phila., PA 19103. Helen Fleer Helen Virginia Fleer (Wriggins), 90, died on Feb. 3 at Meadowood in Worcester of lymphoma. Mrs. Fleer was the wife of the late Edward Fleer. She was a graduate of Germantown Friends School and Smith College. She was an active member of the St. Martin’s in the Field church and Altar Guild and the Philadelphia Cricket Club. Mrs. Fleer ran the book booth at the Main Street Fair fund-raising program for Chestnut Hill Hospital for many years. She was an avid gardener, bird-watcher, golfer and sheller, as well as creator of much beautiful needlepoint and crewel work. She is survived by a daughter, Kimberly Fleer Rainey of West Chester, Penn.; two sons Douglas Fleer of Glover,Vt. and Eric Fleer of Portland, Maine; six grandchildren, and a brother Dr. Howard Wriggins of Hanover, N.H. Per her wishes, there were no formal services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19103. Bradley Family Thanks To the dear Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy Communities, Our family wishes to express our heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you for the kindness you extended toward us during Pat’s illness and passing. Thank you for helping the families celebrate and honor Pat’s life and work. He has left his legacy of “Life Is Good” to all of us. Peace and Blessings, Joan, Jesse, and Nicholas Bradley. |
