Ahern Obituaries - 2006

June Ahern June Ahern, 80, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., formerly of Sidell, died at St. Luke’s Hospital in Jacksonville, Fla., on Monday, Dec. 26, 2005. Mrs. Ahern married Bill Ahern in Feb. 1945, in Danville. He preceded her in death. Survivors include three sons, Frank (Gayle) Ahern of Gainesville, Fla., Larry (Karen) Ahern of Bainbridge Island, Wash., David Ahern of Clarksdale, Ariz., a daughter, Cara Ahern of Jacksonville, Fla., a brother, Harold (Linda) Ware of Sidell, a sister, Aileene (Phil) Swinford of Sidell, 10 grandchildren, one great-grandson, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, one brother, and a nephew. Mrs. Ahern graduated from Sidell High School in 1943. She was a devoted wife and mother. After raising her children, she received a degree in Interior Design from Jacksonville College and received her Florida Real Estate license. Mrs. Ahern retired from Stockton Realty Group of Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., in June of 2005. She had been very successful in real estate and received several awards as realtor of the year. Mrs. Ahern was a member of the Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. A Memorial Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Friday, Dec. 30, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. — The Sidell Reporter January 2006

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Thomas J. Ahern Thomas J. Ahern, WWII December 31. Beloved husband of the late Lorraine T., nee McShea; loving father of Nancy (James) Kingsley, Maureen Ahern (Thomas Szulc) and Peggy Ahern; fond grandfather of Sean, Ian and Lisa; brother of John (the late Jige); uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday 9:15 a.m. from Donnellan Funeral Home, 10525 S. Western Ave., to St. Barnabas Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. 773-238-0075 sign guestbook at www.donnellanfuneralhome.com. — Chicago Tribune 2 January 2006

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Dolores (Ahearn) Halligan DOLORES AHEARN HALLIGAN, 75, of Tenafly died Sunday. She was an Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of American Legion Post 21, Cresskill. Arrangements: Barrett Funeral Home, Tenafly. [see also: James A. Ahearn] — North Jersey Media 3 January 2006

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Dorothy A. (Pfeiffer) Ahern Of Milton, January 2. Beloved wife of the late Jeremiah E. (Ret. Capt. State Police). Devoted mother of Barbara L. Cullity of Pembroke, Jeremiah E. Ahern of Avon, Kathleen E. Chipman of Milton, William P. Ahern of West Bridgewater, Donna M. Harrington & Dorothy A. Schwede both of Mansfield, Patricia F. Kraas of Agawam & the late John F. Ahern. Sister of Mary Dyer of TX & the late Charles & Mildred Pfeiffer. Also survived by 17 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren & 1 great great grandchild. Funeral Mass at St. Agatha Church, Milton, Friday morning at 10:30. Visiting hours at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave, MILTON Thurs. from 4-8 PM. Late member of Castle Island Assoc. & Emerald Society. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to American Heart Assoc., Greater Boston Division, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home Milton 617-696-4200 — The Boston Globe 5 January 2006

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Viola I. Ahern AHERN, VIOLA I.—age 89, January 3, 2006. Beloved wife of the late James R. Dear mother of Beverly (Harry) McAuliffe and Roberta Visco. Grandmother of Joe McAuliffe, Jim McAuliffe, Doug McAuliffe, Bill (Mary) McAuliffe and the late Michael Visco. Great grandmother of Kahley and Chelsea. Visitation Thursday 2-9 p.m. with a 7:30 p.m. Rosary at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Road (between Ford Road and Cherry Hill). In state Friday 9:30 a.m. until a 10 a.m. Mass at St. John Bosco Catholic Church, 12170 Beech Daly (just north of Plymouth Road). Memorials suggested to Karmanos Cancer Research. — Detroit Free Press 5 January 2006

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Kathleen J. (Cronin) Ahern A Funeral Mass for Kathleen J. Ahern, 70, of Inverness for 36 years, was celebrated Dec. 31 at Holy Family Parish, Inverness. Born May 11, 1935, in Chicago, she died Dec. 28. Mrs. Ahern graduated from Mundelein College and earned a master's degree in library science from Northern Illinois University. She was a librarian for 22 years for the Barrington Area Library. After retirement, she founded the Holy Family Catholic Academy Library, which was dedicated in her name on Dec. 8, 2005. Mrs. Ahern is survived by her husband, Walter J.; six children, Mary Ann (Steven) Stubitz, Jim (Betsy), Paul (Maureen), Carol (Gary) Thelen, Ted (Katy) and Nancy (David) Gelpke; her grandchildren, Steven, Michael and Samantha Stubitz, Jamie, Kaitlyn, Molly and Maggie Ahern, Marty, Paul, Brian and Rory Ahern, Anna, Julia and Caroline Thelen, Jack and Ally Ahern, and Hodge and Gabrielle Gelpke; a brother, Richard (Patricia) Cronin; and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Della Cronin; and her siblings, John (the late Isabelle) Cronin, Paul (Patricia) Cronin, Ann (the late William) Corrigan and the Rev. Edward Cronin O.M.I. Memorials to Holy Family Catholic Academy Library, 2515 W. Palatine Road, Inverness, are appreciated. — Elk Grove Times 5 January 2006

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Michael J. Ahearn NEWPORT—Michael J. Ahearn, 73, of 400 Bellevue Avenue, Newport and formerly of West Springfield, MA, died Wednesday, December 14, 2005 in Newport. He was the husband of Margaret M. (Sullivan) Ahearn. Born in Fall River, MA on December 30, 1931, he was a son of the late William and Elizabeth Ahearn. A 1950 graduate of the former De La Salle Academy where he starred in three sports; football, basketball and baseball. After high school he joined the U.S. Air Force and served on the USS Tarawa during the Korean War. After the war he entered Bryant College, Providence and graduated in 1957. Mr. Ahearn was a long term Financial Credit manager in Massachusetts before retiring and moving back to Newport 10 years ago. A lifelong Notre Dame fan, he was a member of the Dennis E. Collins Ancient Order of Hibernians and the V.F.W. Besides his wife of 50 years, he leaves 2 sons, Kevin M. Ahearn of Westfield, MA, Michael W. Ahearn of Easthampton, MA; 3 grandchildren, Megan, Shane and Mariel Ahearn; 4 brothers, William Ahearn of CA, Danny Ahearn of Iowa, Timothy Ahearn and Brian Ahearn, both of Newport. A Mass of Christian burial will be Monday, December 19, 2005, at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, Spring Street, Newport. Burial in St. Columba Cemetery in Middletown, RI. Visiting hours Sunday, December 18, 2005, from 2-5 p.m. in the O'Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring Street, Newport. Donations may be made in his memory to the St. Mary's Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 547, Newport, RI 02840. For information and directions, please visit www.onhfh@aol.com. — Newport Daily News 7 January 2006

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Frank Aherne AHERNE (Frank) (Professor Emeritus) (University of Alberta and late of Faculty of Agriculture, U.C.D.)—December 5, 2005 on Vancouver Island, Canada; deeply regretted by his loving wife Phyllis, children Dominique, Jerry, Marie-Louise and Nancy, grandchildren, sisters Joan and Marie, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, and many friends. A Memorial Mass for Frank will be held in the Church of Our Lady, Seat of Wisdom, U.C.D. Campus, Belfield, Dublin 4 on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at 5.35 o'clock — The Irish Examiner 7 January 2006

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Mary Juliette (Ahern) Heffernan Of Green Harbor, formerly of West Roxbury, Jan. 8. Beloved wife of the late Paul G. Heffernan. Devoted mother of Kathleen M. Deady and her husband James M. of Dover, Maureen T. Gibbons and her husband James of Stoughton, Nancy A. Heffernan of Quincy, Joan Cotrone and her husband Dennis of Hanover, Patricia Hoxie of Green Harbor, Paula Autori and her husband Anthony of Walpole, Paul G. Heffernan Jr. and his wife Hildy of Sewickley, PA, Mary Beth Monahan and her husband John of Hanover. Loving grandmother of 17 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Sister of John F. Ahern of Plymouth, and the late Patricia Roche, William and David Ahern. Dear sister-in-law of Betty Heffernan of West Roxbury. Funeral from the P.E. Murray-George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 2000 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, Thursday at 10:30 am. Funeral Mass in St. Theresa's Church, West Roxbury, at 11:30 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Wednesday, 2-8. Interment Holyhood Cemetery, Brookline. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Mary's memory to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, c/o Brigham & Women's Hospital, Development Office, 116 Huntington Ave., 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02116. Late member of the Theresians, Emerald Society and the Green Harbor Yacht Club P.E. Murray-George F. Doherty & Sons West Roxbury, 617-325-2000 — The Boston Globe 9 January 2006

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June Ahern SIDELL—June Ahern, 80, of Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., formerly of Sidell, died Dec. 26, 2005, at St. Luke's Hospital, Jacksonville, Fla. A memorial Mass was celebrated Dec. 30, 2005, at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Ponte Vedra Beach. Burial will be in Florida. Hardage-Giddens Funeral Homes, 1701 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach, Fla., handled arrangements. — Illinois News-Gazette 12 January 2006

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Rosemarie (Moran) Ahern Rosemarie Ahern was gentle but full of passion. It was not always easy to see, but the petite redhead with piercing blue eyes was more than the quiet librarian she appeared to be. Much more. The good-natured librarian at Curie Metro High School was, in fact, a noted francophile, who had mastered the French language. The longtime Evergreen Park resident spoke the romance language with the skill of a native Parisian and visited the city often after her retirement from Curie Metro High School in 1989. "She spoke like they spoke French, but she was not as demonstrative," said her husband of more than 50 years, Patrick. Her love of French culture was great, and she accumulated numerous books on the subject. Officials at Curie named part of their state of the art media center after Ahern; she donated her books to the school. Mrs. Ahern died Jan. 9 at her Palos Park nursing home from Alzheimer's complications. She was 75. "She was a remarkable woman, absolutely brilliant," said her husband, a longtime Chicago Public School administrator. Mrs. Ahern herself showed great promise as a student, before becoming an educator to generations of Chicago school children. The Englewood-raised graduate of the old Visitation High School received full scholarships to Rosary College—now Dominican University—and to Mundelein College. Years after she double majored in pre-medicine and education, she received a master's degree from Chicago State University. Raised in the Back of the Yards community, Mrs. Ahern grew up the daughter of tavern owners. Later, she and her husband settled in Evergreen Park, when the suburb was burgeoning with young families moving there from the South Side. All of the couple's six children graduated from college, encouraged by their parents' example, and all have successful careers. "We inspired them to be academically oriented and they were," Patrick Ahern said. At work, Mrs. Ahern's mild demeanor did not interfere with getting the most out of her students. "Even though she was soft-spoken, she was able to get the students to do whatever she said without raising her voice," said principal Jerryelyn Jones. Jones had worked under Patrick Ahern, when he was principal at Lindbloom High School and later worked with Mrs. Ahern when she arrived at Curie in 1982. "She was always involved, but she was never loud about it. Everyone who knew her liked her," Jones said. So after Mrs. Ahern's prized collection of French books was donated to Curie's media center, the school christened it the "Rosemarie Ahern Collection." Now French students can go to the center and read any of the dozens of books donated to the school. It was around the time of her retirement that Mrs. Ahern had a renewed interest in French culture. She and her husband spent time traveling Europe, especially her beloved France. Mrs. Ahern was a member of Alliance Française de Chicago, a worldwide organization with the purpose of promoting French language and culture. In 1999, she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and went to live in the nursing care facility. In addition to her husband, Patrick, Mrs. Ahern is survived by six children; 29 grandchildren; and a brother, retired Cook County Judge Matthew Moran. — Daily Southtown 15 January 2006

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Alta Marie (Holt) Ahearn Alta Marie Ahearn, 53, of Amarillo died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in First Baptist Church in Channing with the Rev. Bob Mcalaster, pastor, and the Rev. Chad King of First Baptist Church of Silverton officiating. Burial will be in Channing Cemetery in Channing by Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel, Fifth Avenue and Pierce Street. Mrs. Ahearn was born March 22, 1952, in Clayton, N.M., to Richard Romaine Holt and Carrie Juanice Lowrey Holt. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Lola Juanice Holt; and a brother, Jessie Lynn Stewart. Survivors include her husband, John; a daughter, Barbara Marie Ahearn of Amarillo; two sisters, Theda Rowe and Alice Faye Grabbe, both of Silverton; two brothers, James Richard Holt of Tulsa, Okla., and Ralph Glenn Stewart of Channing; Alice Temple, Barbara's godmother and Alta's special friend; and numerous nieces and nephews. — Amarillo Globe-News 16 January 2006

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Mary Juliette (Ahern) Heffernan Mary Juliette (Ahern) Heffernan of Green Harbor, formerly of West Roxbury, died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006, at her home. She was 80. Born in Boston, she was a daughter of the late John and Annie (Forrest) Ahern. She lived in West Roxbury for many years before moving to Green Harbor. Mrs. Heffernan dedicated herself and her time to raising her family and running the family home. She was a member of St. Theresa Church's Theresians, the Emerald Society and the Green Harbor Yacht Club. Wife of the late Paul G. Heffernan, she leaves her children, Kathleen M. Deady and her husband, James M., of Dover, Maureen T. Gibbons and her husband, James, of Stoughton, Nancy A. Heffernan of Quincy, Joan Cotrone and her husband, Dennis, of Hanover, Patricia Hoxie of Green Harbor, Paula Autori and her husband, Anthony, of Walpole, Paul G. Heffernan Jr. and his wife, Hildy, of Sewickley, Pa., and Mary Beth Monahan and her husband, John, of Hanover; her brother, John F. Ahern of Plymouth; her sister-in-law, Betty Heffernan of West Roxbury; 17 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Patricia Roche, William Ahern and David Ahern. Her funeral was held Thursday, Jan. 12, from the P.E. Murray-George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, West Roxbury, followed by a funeral Mass in St. Theresa Church. Burial was in Holyhood Cemetery, Brookline. Memorial donations may be made to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, c/o Brigham & Women's Hospital, Development Office, 116 Huntington Ave., 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02116. — Roslindale Transcript 19 January 2006

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Mark Edward Ahearn Mark Ahearn, 51, of Yakima died Tuesday. If anyone has information on Mr. Ahearn or his next of kin, please contact the Yakima County Coroner's Office at 574-1610, the City of Yakima Fire Department at 575-6140, or Mark at Shaw and Sons Funeral Directors at 453-0331. — Yakima Herald-Republic 20 January 2006

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Bernice (O'Hearn) Grall Bernice (O'Hearn) Grall, age 81, of San Clemente, Calif., died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006. Bernice was born in Maple Grove, and lived in Francis Creek prior to moving to California in 1962. She married Lester Grall, who preceded her in death in 2003. Survivors include one daughter: Connie (Larry) Seitz, Boise, Idaho; two grandchildren: Michele Mangan and Chris Boudreau; and three great-grandchildren of San Diego, Calif. Bernice is also survived by brothers: Don (Gail) O'Hearn, Dana Point, Calif.; Leo (Margaret) O'Hearn, Oxnard, Calif.; and Jack (Alberta) O'Hearn, Maple Grove. She was also preceded in death by her sisters: Maureen (Dick) Woznick and Frances (Francis) Kerscher, Manitowoc; and her parents: Ambrose and Lenora O'Hearn. Bernice will be remembered for her work with and love for children. She and Lester were beautiful dancers, and avid baseball fans. She was a friend to many and will be sorely missed. Online condolences can be sent to dgohearn1 @ yahoo.com. — Herald Times Reporter 21 January 2006

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Patricia (Ahern) Zapolsky Patricia A. Zapolsky, 79, of Las Vegas, departed this life Jan. 20, 2006, with the Lord giving her the strength and additional time to stay among us until He called upon her to join Him. She was born Feb. 9, 1926, in Hartford, Conn., the daughter of the late John and Margaret White Ahern. She graduated from Hartford Public School where she excelled in her academic studies. She had resided in Las Vegas for the past 15 years, where she worked as a slot host in the gaming industry, a venue in which she found much enjoyment, having herself won many poker championships over the years. Pat was a kind, generous person, sharing her rewards and experiences in life freely and willingly. Her family and the many friends that knew her will miss her deeply. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Zapolsky; and her son, Joseph Zapolsky II; as well as sisters, Ann, Margaret, Mary and Florence; and brothers, Edmund and John. In addition to her beloved daughter, Suzy Jo Ann Kupetz of Las Vegas, she leaves her dear grandchildren, Shauna Kupetz, Jonathan Kupetz, Joel Max Kupetz, Patrick Zapolsky and Joseph Zapolsky III; her beloved sister and brother-in-law, Loretta and Randy Randazzo of Valparaiso, Ind.; and her dear daughter-in-law, Camille Zapolsky of Lakewood, Colo.; as well as several nieces and nephews. Patricia was especially thankful for the care given by her niece, Sharon Zapolski of Enfield, Conn., her devoted friends, Mary and Jesse Rugar of Las Vegas, and the caring hospice staff, especially Laurette, who saw her through her final days. In keeping with her wishes, there will be no funeral services or calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Family Home Hospice, 1701 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 201, Las Vegas, NV 89102. Desert Memorial Cremation & Burial Society handled arrangements. — Review-Journal 22 January 2006

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Ernestine E. (Close) A'Hearn Jan. 21st. Mother of Nancy M. Grazado, Paul Hubacheck, and the late Joyce Koutrouba and George Hubacheck. Grandmother of ten grandchildren, seven great grandchildren. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours at the Rogers Funeral Home, 380 Cambridge St., CAMBRIDGE, Tuesday 4 to 8 p.m. Family and friends are invited to gather on Wednesday morning between 10 and 11 a.m. for the processional to Cambridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Long Island Shelter for the Homeless, 1 Blackstone Rd., Boston, MA 02122. — The Boston Globe 23 January 2006

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Walter "Jay" Ahern Ahern, Walter "Jay" Beloved Husband, Dad, Grandpa Age 67 Of Inver Grove Heights Died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Jan. 18, 2006. His life will be celebrated with a Mass of Christian Burial 10AM Thursday at the ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 51 W 7th St., St. Paul. Visitation 4-8PM Wednesday (TODAY) at ROBERTS FUNERAL HOME ,8108 Barbara Ave. IGH. Interment St. Patrick's Church Cemetery, IGH. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to St. Josephs Home for Children. Roberts Funeral Home 651-455-2035 — St. Paul Pioneer Press 25 January 2006

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Gloria C. (Hurtubise) Ahearn AHEARN—Gloria C. (Hurtubise), 82, of 8 Leominster St., Westminster, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after an illness. Her husband William D. Ahearn died in 1970. She was predeceased by four sisters. She leaves four sons William Ahearn of Westminster, Mark Ahearn and his wife Cindy of Dallas, TX, Shawn Ahearn and his wife Cyndie of Westminster, and Gary Ahearn and his wife Kara of Austin, TX, a daughter Marguerite Carrick and her husband Eddie of Orlando, FL, 1 sister Bertha Hurtubise of Leominster, seven grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. The Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, Jan. 28, with a Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Edward the Confessor Church, 10 Church St., Westminster. Burial will follow in Woodside Cemetery. Calling hours are Friday, Jan. 27, from 4-7 p.m. in Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., FITCHBURG. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center (MVOC), 26 Lake St., Gardner, MA 01440 or to the St. Edward the Confessor Church Renovation Fund, 10 Church St., Westminster, MA 01473 — The Boston Globe 26 January 2006

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Sheila (O'Hern) Dunham Sheila (O'Hern) Dunham of Albuquerque, N.M., formerly of Sioux City, died Friday, Jan. 20, 2006. Memorial services were held Jan. 24 in Albuquerque. The body was cremated. Sheila was born June 2, 1932, in Sioux City, the daughter of Stewart C. and Haviland (Murphy) O'Hern. She graduated from Heelan High School with the class of 1950. She married Richard Dunham in the summer of 1951. She is survived by her husband, Dick Dunham; three sons, three daughters and their spouses; nine grandchildren; and two sisters, Kay (Ray) Albright of Sioux City and Mary Pat (Al) Ruge of Walthill, Neb. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a grandson, Richard. — Sioux City Journal 26 January 2006

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Frederick V. Ahern, Sr. Of South Boston, January 29th. Beloved husband of Lee A. (Mugica) Ahern. Devoted father of Kevin P. and his wife Marsha Ahern of Trenton, MI, Frederick V. Ahern Jr. of South Boston, Karen and her Husband William Connor of South Boston, Nancy and her husband Anthony Ingemi of Abington. Loving grandfather of Sean and William Connor, Aimee Miller, Kerri Bernard, and Kevin Ahern, Nicholas and Kaitlyn Ingemi and seven great grandchildren. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Brother of the late William and John Ahern. Funeral from The O'Brien Funeral Home, 146 Dorchester Street, SOUTH BOSTON, Thursday at 9:00 am. Funeral Mass in St Brigid's Church at 10:00am. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting Hours Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9PM. Interment MA National Cemetery, Bourne, MA at 12:30PM. Late member of the Boston Fire Dept., Local #718, I.A.F.F., Past Commander Thomas Fitzgerald Post #561, V.F.W., Castle Island Assoc. South Boston Sports Hall of Fame, former coach of South Boston Little League Baseball and Youth Hockey. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to St. Brigid's Centennial Fund, 841 East Broadway, S. Boston MA. Veteran of U.S.C.G, WW2. — The Boston Globe 1 February 2006

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Eva A. (Schmidt) Ahern Eva A. Ahern, 79, Overland Park, KS, passed away Monday, January 30. 2006. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 A.M., Friday, February 3, 2006 at Queen of the Holy Rosary Church, 7023 W. 71st Street, Overland Park, KS. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, KS. Visitation will be held from 6-8 P.M. on Thursday, February 2 at McGilley & Hoge Chapel, 8024 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, KS, where the Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either Good Shepherd Hospice, 7611 State Line Road, Suite 206, KCMO 64114, or to Queen of the Holy Rosary School, 6915 W. 71st Street, Overland Park, KS 66204. Eva was born April 27, 1926 in Boonville, MO, to parents Leo and Nettie (Gantner) Schmidt. After moving to Kansas City, she began her career at Home Savings Association. There she met James Ahern whom she married on September 4, 1954 in Boonville, MO. Eva also was an Avon lady for over 10 years where she made friends with all of her customers. She was an active member of Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Eva particularly enjoyed finding early morning garage sales, where she acquired many good friends, as well as beautiful antiques and collectibles. Eva was preceded in death by her parents; a brother: Lawrence Schmidt; and a sister: Elizabeth Esser-Rohr. She is survived by her husband of 51 years: Jim Ahern; two sons: Chip Ahern, and wife, Monica, of Overland Park, and Patrick Ahern, and wife, Lynn, of Shawnee, KS; by a daughter Mary Frost, and husband Michael of Long Valley, NJ; a sister: Grace Himmelberg and husband Marvin, of Nashville, TN; and by her eight beloved grandchildren. (Arr: McGilley & Hoge Chapel, (913) 642-3565.) — Kansas City Star 1 February 2006

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Margaret Jean (O'Hearn) King Former Kent resident Margaret Jean KING of Des Moines died Feb. 1, 2006 in Des Moines. She was 56. Born Feb. 4, 1949, in Palo Alto, she married Rodger King June 16, 1968, in Cuppertino, Calif., and lived in the south King County area for 33 years, including Kent, Burien, Federal Way and Des Moines. Mrs. King recently retired as a security agent at Qwest, after 34 years. She enjoyed crocheting, reading, baking and canning. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis James O'Hearn and Margie Jean Cissel O'Hearn. She is survived by her husband, Rod King of Des Moines; daughters, Christine Cox of Eatonville and Cheryl House of Des Moines; brothers, Frank O'Hearn of San Jose, Dan O'Hearn of Odessa Texas, and Jeff Moyer of Red Bluff, Calif.; and five grandchildren. A Memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Feb. 11 at Auburn First United Methodist Church. Memorials may be made to Group Health Hospice or to the American Cancer Society. Friends and family are invited to sign the online guest book at http://www.klontzfuneralhome.com. — King County Journal 3 February 2006

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Priscilla Amy (Young) Ahern Mrs. Priscilla Amy Ahern, 87, of South Yarmouth, formerly of Whitman died Thursday, February 9, 2006 at the Cape Cod Hospital after a brief illness. Daughter of the late George and Minnie-Ann (Pollard) Young, she was born in Newton on October 3, 1918. She was raised and educated in Newton and lived in Whitman for many years before moving the South Yarmouth in 1988. Mrs. Ahern loved children, music, cooking and swimming. She would like to be remembered with love and laughter. Wife of the late William J. Ahern, she is survived by 1 son, Mark Ahern of Whitman, 2 daughters, Priscilla Amy Carr of ME and Anne Ahern of South Yarmouth, 9 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Judith Ahern, William John Ahern, Donald Ahern and the late Robert Ahern and sister of the late J.Richard Young, George Young, Robert Young and the late Beatrice Tupper. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 at 11 AM in St. Joseph the Worker Church, 1 Maquan Street in Hanson. Interment in Pembroke Center Cemetery. Visiting hours in the Sullivan Funeral Home, 2 Maquan Street, at the corner of Rte 14 & 58 in HANSON on Monday from 4-8 PM. — Funeral home, 9 February 2006

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Anna G. (Clifford) Murphy Anna G. Murphy worked at numerous jobs from a very young age. Before moving to California in the 1956, she worked for CBS Hytron, in Danvers MA. After moving to CA Anna worked for Ampex, in Redwood City. One of her favorite jobs was teaching class of religion, for The Holy Innocent, mentally challenged children. She received awards from, Queen Of The Apostles Catholic Church in San Jose, and from the Bishop, for her devotion and excellent teaching skills. Anna has always loved children, the garden and doing for others. While living as a resident at Barton Memorial Nursing Facility she made many friends. Staff members would go to her room on their break, to have her teach them how to knit. Anna enjoyed making booties, hats and blankets for babies, scarves for just about everyone she knew, and afghans for all of her family members. All dogs that visited Barton Skilled Nursing, received knitted Christmas collars from Anna. Barton Memorial Nursing Facility was a place where Anna had a mission. In the years that she lived at Barton, she contributed a great deal. Her smiles and caring gestures, brightened many residents lives at Barton. Anna handed out "Never Give Up" signs from Fr. Jim Mifsud. They hang everywhere in the Nursing Facility. She enjoyed reading to a blind friend, took residence upstairs to the hospital, to see other residence that became ill and had to be hospitalized. She spent time with those in the last hours of their life, comforting them, holding their hand and assuring them everything would be all right. Before living at Lake Tahoe, Anna lived in Santa Clara CA. When she lived at Valley Village, an independent living facility in Santa Clara, she made many friends there. She brought joy to many of the friends she had there. She missed them when she became ill and had to move to Tahoe. To know Anna Murphy is to love her. She could discuss anything from politics to sports. Loved to watch Larry King, CNN, football and baseball and Tiger Woods play golf. She also loved talk radio. Irish music was one of her favorites to sing and listen to. Anna made it her business, to understand what was going on, in whatever community she lived in. She was very proud to be able to say, she voted in every election, from the time she was of age to vote. Her strong faith is something that she would tell you, carried her through the hard times in her life. Her faith also helped family and friends get through their hard times. She was always saying a prayer novena for someone. People that knew her said, she had a direct line to heaven. Everywhere Anna has lived she has made friends. Her children's friends became her friends. They loved her like she was their own mother or grandmother. Anna will be missed deeply by family and friends, but never will the memories be forgotten. Anna was a devoted mother. Her family would like to thank Dr. Peterson and all of the Nursing Staff of Barton Memorial Nursing Facility, for their devotion and excellent care they gave Anna. All of you have made a difference for Anna Statistics of Anna Murphy Born July 16, 1916- Boston Massachusetts Died—February 11, 2006 Daughter of Marion T.{Ahearn}Clifford and Daniel J. Clifford. Both deceased. Pre-Deceased by sisters Marion Walsh, Geraldine Munzing, and Brother Daniel J. Clifford. Married in 1937 to Raymond J. Murphy. Deceased in 1988. Mother of, Carolann Crawford. Donald R. Murphy. Mary K. Parker. Brian Murphy who died in 1987. Mother-in-law to Bart Crawford, Laura {Youngdahl} Murphy, and Vernon R. Parker. Eight Grandchildren, Kevin, Steven, and Mark Crawford. Craig, Kenneth and David Murphy. Kimberly and Kelly Parker. Great Grandchildren - Ryan, Rachel and Cody Crawford. Children of Kevin and Jennafer Crawford. Eric and Alex Crawford—Children of Steven and Nena Crawford. Addy and Macy Crawford—Children of Mark and Kira Crawford. Amber and Ryan J. Murphy—Children of Craig Murphy and Alison Uyehara Beloved Aunt to Munzing and Walsh nieces and nephews. Time and Dates of Services McFarlane Mortuary - South Lake Tahoe CA. February, 15. 7:00 p.m. Memorial Lima Family Mortuary - Santa Clara, CA. February 20, 5:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m. Viewing 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Memorial Queen Of The Apostles Church - San Jose, CA. Funeral Mass 9:30 Burial to follow mass at Gate of Heaven Cemetery — Tahoe Daily Tribune February 2006

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John Edward "Jack" Ahearn, Jr. AHEARN, JOHN EDWARD—John Edward Ahearn, Jr. (Jack), a White Plains resident died February 10, 2006, he was 75. He was born April 20, 1930 in NYC to the late John E. Sr. and Alice P. Kennedy Ahearn. Jack was a graduate of Bishop Loughlin HS in Brooklyn. He served in the US Army in the communications corps in Germany. He married Alice M. Foran on August 8, 1959 in New York. Mr. Ahearn was a District Operation Manager (Northeast District) for AT&T. He retired after 42 years of service. He was a parishioner of St. Bernard's Church in White Plains. Jack was a member of the White Plains Chapter of the Veterans of Foreign War and a New York Giants season ticket holder for 50 years. Besides his wife, he is survived by his children; John J. Ahearn, of Somers, Patricia A. DiBiasi, of White Plains, William M. Ahearn, of White Plains, Alice M. Sciullo, of Somers, a brother, Joseph Ahearn, of Briarcliff Manor and his sisters, Patricia Holahan of Elmhurst, NY, Kathleen Harnig, of Glenrock, NJ and Grace Connors, of Orlando, FL. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren. He is predeceased by his son, Kenneth J. Ahearn and a brother, James Ahearn. Visiting hours will be Monday and Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday, 10:00 am, St. Bernard's Church. Interment, Rose Hill Memorial Park. MCMAHON, LYON & HARTNETT FUNERAL HOME, INC. 491 Mamaroneck Ave White Plains (914) 949-7777 — The Journal News 13 February 2006

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Maureen McCarthy-Ahern McCARTHY-AHERN (Kenmare): On February 26, 2006, unexpectedly, at her home, MAUREEN, Hillside Farm, Dromeyvane, beloved wife of Gene. Very deeply regretted by her loving husband, uncles, aunt, brothers-in-law, sisters-in- law, cousins, neighbours and friends. Rest in peace. Reposing at her residence Hillside Farm. Removal on today (Tuesday) at 7.30pm to Holy Cross Church. Funeral on tomorrow (Wednesday), after 12 noon Requiem Mass, to Old Kenmare Cemetery. — The Irish Examiner 28 February 2006

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Michael F. Ahern, Sr. Of Mansfield formerly of Dorchester and Ireland, unexpectedly in Ireland February 26, 2006. Beloved husband of Roseleen P. (Alta) Ahern. Devoted father of Michael F. Ahern of Mansfield, Stephen A. Ahern and his wife Kathy of North Attleboro and Laura A. Ahern-Chartier and her husband John of Attleboro. Dear brother of Edward Ahern of Braintree, Oliver Ahern of Norwell, and the late Patrick Ahern. Also survived by his loving grandchildren, Meghan and Ashley Ahern, and well as his many special nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral from The Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home, 55 North Main St., MANSFIELD on Saturday, March 4th at 10:00 A.M. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 11:00A.M. in St. Mary's Church 330 Pratt St. (Route 106) Mansfield. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend. Visiting hours Friday from 5-8 P.M. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Mansfield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to The American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. For additional information please visit www.shermanjackson.com — The Boston Globe 2 March 2006

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Michael F. Ahern, Sr. Mansfield—Michael F. Ahern Sr., 64, of Mansfield died unexpectedly on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2006 at his family's homestead in Urlan More, New Market on Fergus in Ireland. He was the beloved husband of Roseleen P. (Alta) Ahern to whom he was wed to on June 18, 1966. Born in Limerick, Ireland on April 8, 1941 he was a dear son of the late Michael and Bridget (Aherne) Ahern. He was educated in Ireland and while living in Ireland worked on his family's farm. In 1962, he came to the United States. In 1964 his future wife Roseleen came to join him in America. In 1966 they returned to Ireland to be married. After their marriage the couple returned to the United States and settled in Dorchester. They lived in Dorchester until they moved to Mansfield in 1973. Mr. Ahern was a retired union carpenter. He worked for Local Union 33 in Boston until his retirement in 1997 at age 55. He was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in Mansfield. He truly enjoyed working with his hands and would always find the time to help his friends and neighbors with building projects. He frequently visited his family's homestead in his native Ireland. His family's fondest memories are the times they spent together and how much pleasure he received playing with his granddaughters. Besides his beloved wife Roseleen, he is survived by his devoted children Michael F. Ahern of Mansfield, Stephen A. Ahern and his wife Kathy of North Attleboro, and Laura A. Ahern-Chartier and her husband John of Attleboro; his dear brothers Edward Ahern and his wife Maureen of Braintree, Oliver Ahern and his wife Elizabeth of Norwell and the late Patrick Ahern. Also survived by his cherished granddaughters Meghan and Ashley Ahern and his many nieces, nephews and friends. His funeral, to which relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend, will be held on Saturday, March 4 at 10 a.m. from the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home, 55 North Main St., Mansfield, followed at 11 by a Mass of Christian burial in St. Mary's Church, 330 Pratt St. (Route 106) Mansfield. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Mansfield. Visiting hours will be held Friday, March 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, Michael's family has requested that donations be made in his memory to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. — Attleboro Sun Chronicle 3 March 2006

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Sadie A. (Fitzgerald) Ahern SARANAC—Sadie A. Ahern, 62, died Saturday, March 3, 2006, at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 22, 1943, the daughter of Kermit and Mabel (Amell) Fitzgerald. She married Timothy Ahern on Sept. 30, 1961, at Church of the Assumption in Redford. She retired from driving school bus at Saranac Central School after 30 years of service. The love of her life was her four grandchildren and going to her two older granddaughters' sports events. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Arthur Harris of Morrisonville; and one son and daughter-in-law, Timothy and Molly Ahern Jr. of Cadyville. Four grandchildren, Kalyn and Trista Harris and Morgan and Madison Ahern also survive her, as do two brothers and sisters-in-law, Joseph and Virginia Fitzgerald of AuSable Forks and Michael and Faye Fitzgerald of Peru; one sister and brother-in-law Peg and Bob Defayette of Saranac; one brother and sister-in-law Michael and Shirley Ahern of Saranac; one sister-in-law Sandra Ahern of Saranac; and several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents, Kermit and Mabel Fitzgerald and by her husband, Timothy Ahern, who died Oct. 4, 2005. Sadie has donated her body to the Albany Medical Center. There will be no calling hours. A memorial Mass to celebrate her life will be held on Wednesday, March 8, 2006, at Church of the Assumption in Redford at 2 p.m. A reception will be held after the service at Redford American Legion Post on Wilson Road in Redford. Donations can be made to the family so they can donate them to the R5 cancer floor at CVPH Medical Center. Zaumetzer-Sprague Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. — Press-Republican 6 March 2006

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Marion T. (Ahearn) Landy LANDY, MARION T. (NEE AHEARN)—Marion T. Landy (Nee Ahearn), a lifelong Yonkers resident died on Saturday, March 4, 2006 at the Michael Malotz Skilled Nursing Pavillion. She was 95 years old. She was born on January 29, 1912 to Patrick and Catherine Fennell Ahearn in Yonkers where she was raised and educated. Mrs. Landy was a nurse at Yonkers General Hospital for over 30 years until her retirement in 1979. She was a longtime parishioner of St. Joseph's Church in Yonkers. Mrs. Landy was predeceased by her first husband, David Robert Hallinan, Sr. in 1941 and she was predeceased by her second husband Richard Landy who died on June 19, 1982. Survivors include one son, Richard Landy of Naperville, IL and two daughters; Joan Anderson of Patterson, NY and Nancy Maureen Landy Piskorowski of Matawan, NJ. She is also survived by ten grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, a son David Hallinan and a grandson, David Hallinan, Jr. died earlier. Visitation will be at Whalen & Ball Funeral Home on Tuesday morning only from 9:30 to 11 am. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Sacred Heart Church on Tuesday, March 7 at 11:30 am. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. WHALEN & BALL FUNERAL HOME 168 Park Ave. Yonkers (914) 965-5488 www.whalenandballfh.com — The Journal News 6 March 2006

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John Lawrence Ahearn, Jr. John Lawrence Ahearn, Jr. Entered into rest on March 4, 2006. Beloved husband of Beverly Ahearn. Dearest father of Shawn (Ally) Ahearn, Laura Ahearn-Pieracci, Tim (Jill) Ahearn, and Kelly (Doug) Stuck. Loving brother of Dennis (Michelle) Ahearn, Christine (Darwin) Ellison. He was preceded in death by his sister Jackie (Donald) Haller, and parents, John and Margaret Ahearn. Dearest grandfather of Briana, Katie, Nic, Meagan, Emilee, Hannah, Mackenna, Kylee, along with several nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend Vigil Services at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 9, 2006 at Lima Family Erickson Funeral Home, 710 Willow St., San Jose, CA and Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 10, 2006 at St. Christopher's Catholic Church, corner of Booksin and Curtner Ave., San Jose, CA. Private Inurnment. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Alzheimer's Activity Center, 2380 Enborg Lane, San Jose, CA 95128. — San Jose Mercury News 7 March 2006

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Lauretta M. (Rost) [O'Hearn] Patoka O'Hearn (Nee Rost). Of West Allis. Friday, March 3, 2006 age 90 years. Beloved wife of the late 1st husband George O'Hearn and 2nd husband Michael Patoka. Loving mother of Rosalie (the late Roy) Reinke, George (Kathleen) O'Hearn and the late Lawrence (Emiko) O'Hearn. Sister of Ruth (John) Kind and Mildred (Greg) Destito. Sister-in-law of Katherine (Al) Habel, Beatrice (Ernie) Nelson, Joyce O'Hearn and Rose Krzyzanski. Also survived by 18 grandchildren, 13 great- grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. Funeral service Friday 11AM at ST. JOHN EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, (5500 W. Greenfield Ave.). Interment Highland Memorial Park. In state at the funeral home Thursday 4-7PM and Friday at the church 9AM until time of service. Retired employee of Allis Chalmers and Gimbel's. Lauretta was a member of Mount Hope, West Allis and St. John's Senior Center. Former PTA president at Roosevelt Elementary School. BEVSEK-VERBICK Funeral Home & Crematory, 414-546-4342 10210 W. Lincoln Ave. www.bevsekverbick.com — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 7 March 2006

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Michael H. Ahern Michael H. Ahern, passed away at a local hospital on Saturday, March 4, 2006. A native of Portland, Oregon, Michael lived in Branscomb. He was 68 years old. He loved to travel, especially to Thailand, and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during the Vietnam War era. Michael is survived by his wife, Mui; daughter Erin Patereau of Cedar Park, Texas; son Liam Ahern of Branscomb; granddaughters Hailey Patereau and Cassie Stephenson;nieces Michelle Ahern and Debbie Ahern-Colgrove; nephew Chad Ahern; great- nephew Jimmy Nelson; preceded in death by his brother Steve Ahern. Private family memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements under the care of Eversole Mortuary. — The Willits News 8 March 2006

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Rosemary G. (O'Hearn) Dolinski DOLINSKI, Rosemary G., age 76, of Dayton, died Monday, March 6, 2006. She was born June 30, 1929 in Dayton, OH, the daughter of David and Gertrude (Colson) O'Hearn. She retired from Sears-Roebuck & Co. and was a member of St. Adalbert's Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Stanley Dolinski; five daughters and sons-in-law, Catherine and Howard Beals, Constance and Steven Drees, Sylvia and Gerald Carmody, Barbara and David Danzeisen, Karen and John McCalister; 13 grandchildren, Jeremy, Andrew, and Ryan Drees, Mandy and Danielle Lindal, Whitney, Corey, Kelsey, and Caitlin Beals, Patricia and Jamie Carmody, Grant and Grace McCalister; one great-grandchild, Destiny Lynn Fisher; one brother, David O'Hearn. She was preceded in death by both parents; two brothers, Clifford and Robert O'Hearn. Visitation will be held Friday, March 10, 2006 from 5-8 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home (4104 Needmore Rd.). Mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday, March 11, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Adalbert's Catholic Church (Valley St.) with Father Mike Holloran celebrant. Her cremains will be inurned on St. Patrick's Day (March 17, 2006) at 2:00 p.m. at Calvary Cemetery. To send a special message to the family, please visit www.NewcomerFamily.com — Dayton Daily News 8 March 2006

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Marilynn D. "Lynn" Ahern MARILYNN D. AHERN Lynn, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away March 8, 2006. She was born in Oakland, CA on October 21, 1922. Lynn is survived by her husband of 48 years, Robert J. Ahern, of Fremont, CA; three sons, Mark Ahern of Victoria, B.C. and his wife, Laura, Brian Ahern of Fremont, CA and his wife, Nanette and Greg Ahern of Maui, HI. Lynn is also survived by 8 beautiful grandchildren, Bevan and Lillie Ahern of Victoria, B.C. and Megan, Brian, Michael, Daniel, Timothy and Erin Ahern of Fremont, CA. Lynn was the most thoughtful and giving person we ever knew. She will be greatly missed by those who loved her. PEACE AT LAST. Visitation Tuesday, March 14, 2006 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Funeral services Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at 2 p.m. in the Mission Chapel at Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 32992 Mission Blvd., Hayward. Interment to follow at Chapel of the Chimes Memorial Park. Chapel of the Chimes 510-471-3363 "Service of Marked Distinction" www.chapelofthechimes.com — Alameda Times-Star 10 March 2006

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Richard J. Ahern Richard J. Ahern, WWII Army Veteran, beloved husband of Anne Marie, nee Daly; loving father of Richard M. and the late Michael G. Ahern; dearest brother of Margaret (Joseph) Stalzer, Mary Jean (Lewis) Bright, James F. (Judy) Ahern, Maureen (Michael) Petrizzo, Marylynne (Robert) Cedar and the late John E. and Lawrence Ahern; cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday 9:15 a.m. from The Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park, to St. Julie Billiart Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. — Chicago Tribune 15 March 2006

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Patrick R. O'Hearn Patrick R. O'Hearn, 74, Western Hills, died March 4 at the Hospice of Cincinnati, Mercy Hospital-Western Hills. He was a pipefitter with the Local 392. Survived by children Diane Bresser, Patricia Haft, Michael, Daniel O'Hearn; grandchildren Jennifer, Michael Haft, Molly, Daniel, Patrick, Kevin, Maggie O'Hearn; companion Rosie Gough; friend Gary Dunhoft. Preceded in death by wife Patricia O'Hearn. Services were March 10 at St. Aloysius Gonzaga. Arrangements by Final Wishes. Memorials to: Hospice of Cincinnati, 4310 Cooper Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242. — Western Hills Press 15 March 2006

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Tom Ahern AHERN (Ballyvaloon, Whitegate): On March 14, 2006, in the loving care of the staff of St Oliver's Ward, St Finbarr's Hospital, Cork, TOM, beloved husband of the late Ellen and dear father of Sean. Sadly missed by his loving son, sister Jo, brother-in-law, sister-in- law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and friends. Removal on this (Wednesday) evening at 7pm from Hyde's Funeral Home, Drury's Avenue, Midleton to St Mary's Church, Ballinrostig. Funeral Mass on Friday (St Patrick's Day) at 9.30am. Burial afterwards in Aghada Old Cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. — The Irish Examiner 16 March 2006

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Christie Theressa (Bastian) Ahern Christie T. Ahern, 90, of Spring Valley, died March 11, 2006 at Ostrander Care and Rehab, where she had been a resident since July 2005. Christie Theressa Bastian was born Aug. 17, 1915, in rural Preston to Edward and Mary Bastian, and attended Harmony High School. On Jan. 3, 1934, she married Paul A. Ahern Sr. in Preston. The couple made their home in rural Lanesboro and then farmed in the Harmony, Preston and Stewartville areas. They farmed in Spring Valley Township from 1954 to 1957, when they retired from farming and moved to rural Spring Valley. She worked 22 years at the Model Laundry for the Kahler Corp., retiring in 1978. Mr. Ahern died on Sept. 26, 1991. She moved to the Hillside Apartments in Spring Valley in 1997. She was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, taught Sunday School and was a member of the WELCA. Survivors include three daughters, Virginia Johnson, Carol Ahern and Eileen (Victor) Rathbun, all of Spring Valley; a son, Paul E. Jr. of Spring Valley; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, two grandsons, a great-granddaughter, two brothers and three sisters. The funeral for Christie T. Ahern was March 15 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, with the Revs. Dennis Timmerman and Laura Fladten officiating. Spring burial will be in the church cemetery. Thauwald Funeral Home in Spring Valley was in charge of arrangements. — Fillmore County Journal 17 March 2006

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Doris L. (Siber) Ahern AHERN—DORIS L. (nee Siber), on March 17, 2006 of Doylestown (formerly of the Holmesburg section of Phila), beloved wife of 50 years of the late Daniel E. Ahern, dearest mother and mother-in-law of Daniel M. Ahern (Kathy Coon), Kathleen P. Smith, Maureen A. Pulizzano (Victor), Michael K. Ahern (Susan LaGambina), Mary T. Paproski (John), Diane Maloney (Patrick) and Karen Moore (the late Jesse), sister of Ethel A. Harrison, Salley Weller, Keren J. McGarrigle and the late Frederick Siber. She is also survived by her 21 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Viewing Wed 8:30-10:15 A.M. at THE JOSEPH A. FLUEHR III FUNERAL HOME, 241 E. Butler Ave (Rt. 202 & Sandy Ridge Rd), New Britain and to her Funeral Mass 11 A.M., St. Jude Church, 321 W. Butler Ave, Chalfont. Int. Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Prospectville. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Bucks County Assn for the Blind, 400 Freedom Dr, Newtown PA 18940 or to The National Marfan Foundation, 22 Manhasset Ave, Port Washington NY 11050. — Philadelphia Inquirer 19 March 2006

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Doris L. (Silber) Ahern Doris L. Ahern, 76, of Doylestown, PA died on Friday 3/17/06, at her residence. Born in Philadelphia, Doris was a former resident of the Holmesburg section of Phila. before moving to Doylestown in 1999. She was a former communicant of St. Dominic's Church in Philadelphia before joining the parish community at St. Jude Church in Chalfont. Doris worked many jobs over the years to assist her husband in supporting their home. She was an avid reader but her true passion and joy was the times she spent with her loving family. Doris will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew her. Daughter of the late John Silber and Hilda Schweigert Silber Wheaton; beloved wife of 50 years of the late Daniel E. Ahern; sister of the late Frederick Silber; and mother in law of the late Jesse Moore; she is survived by her children and their spouses, Daniel M. Ahern and Kathy Coon of Langhorne, Kathleen P. Smith of Warrington, Maureen A and Victor Pulizzano of Doylestown, Michael Ahern and Susan LaGambina of Warminster, Mary and John Paproski of North Wales, Diane and Patrick Maloney of North Wales, Karen Moore of Long Beach, CA; and her sisters Ethel Harrison of Cape May Court House, NJ, Sally Weller of Mays Landing, NJ and Karen Silber McGarrigle of Rosemont, Minn. She is also survived by her 21 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Wed., 3/22/06 at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 E. Butler Ave., New Britain, PA and to her funeral Mass 11 am at St. Jude Church, 321 W. Butler Ave, Chalfont. Interment will follow at Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Prospectville, PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Bucks County Assoc. for the Blind, 400 Freedom Dr., Newtown, PA 18940 or National Marfan Foundation, 22 Manhasset Ave., Port Washington, NY 11050. — Bucks County Courier Times 19 March 2006

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Sami L. (O'Hern) Klukas Sami lost her battle with cancer on March 19, 2006. She was surrounded with family and loved ones as she was escorted to Heaven by her Lord. Sami was born April 22, 1953 and graduated from Bates Technical College in 1983 as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Sami is survived by her daughters, Rachel (Jon) Fields, Angeleque Taylor and grandchildren, Justin, Anthony and Zoe. Sami enjoyed traveling and meeting new people. She loved to cook and had a creative gift for decorating. She will be truly missed by her family and many friends including her beloved beagle, Boomer. Funeral arrangements will be handled by Klontz Funeral Home. A Mass to celebrate Sami's life will be held at St. Andrews Catholic Church on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at 11:00 AM in Sumner, WA. — The Tacoma News Tribune 21 March 2006

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Vera J. (Reeves) O'Hearn Vera J. O'Hearn, 92, of Las Vegas, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2006. She was born Oct. 29, 1913, in Los Angeles, and resided in Las Vegas for six years. Vera was married to Edward T. O'Hearn for 27 years. She retired after 28 years as a manager and buyer for Sears Roebuck and Co. She was a past president and member of the Delta Theta Tau Sorority for 55 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward T. O'Hearn. She is survived by her son, Larry O'Hearn and daughter-in-law, Alice O'Hearn; granddaughter, Sheree King; and grandson, Michael O'Hearn. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, at Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, 5825 W. Eldora, Las Vegas. Contributions may be made to the Nathan Adelson Hospice Foundation. — Review-Journal 26 March 2006

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Vera J. (Reeves) O'Hearn Vera J. O'Hearn, an 84-year resident of Ventura County, passed away on March 23, 2006, at the age of 92 in Las Vegas, Nev., where she had been living with her son, Larry O'Hearn, and daughter-in-law, Alice, for the past six years. Her youth and school years were spent in Ojai as Vera Jacqueline Reeves. She graduated from Nordhoff High School as class salutatorian in 1930. Shortly after graduation, she married Edward O'Hearn and they began their married life in Ventura, where "Eddie" was a member of the Ventura Fire Department. She enjoyed a brief celebrity as Ventura County Fair queen. She had one son, Larry, who went on to spend a career in the United States Air Force. She was a 28-year employee and manager of Sears Roebuck and Co., retiring in January 1977. Vera was a past president and member for 55 years of the Delta Theta Tau Sorority, which provided many academic scholarships. She also spent a good deal of her retired years in Ventura volunteering with Meals on Wheels. Vera had many friends and great memories of her life in Ojai and Ventura. She will be missed by her family, Larry and Alice O'Hearn of Las Vegas, Nev.; granddaughter, Sheree King of Hawi, Hawaii, and grandson, Michael O'Hearn of San Francisco, Calif. Cremation and a memorial service were held in Las Vegas, Nev. A graveside service will honor Vera at 2 p.m. Friday, March 31, at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, where she will be laid to rest with her husband, Eddie; mother, Mavel Reeves; and father, Jack Reeves. Donations in her memory can be made to Delta Theta Tau Sorority. Please sign the guest book at www.VenturaCountyStar.com/obits — Ventura County Star 30 March 2006

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Janet Patricia (Mossman) Ahern Of Plymouth, formerly of Natick and Wayland, 49, on March 29th at home. Survived by her beloved husband Kevin of Plymouth and her loving children Jennifer Lee and Michael Andrew both of Plymouth. She also leaves her parents, A. Lester & Mary (Yarossi) Mossman of Natick, her brothers James and wife Beth Mossman of Holliston and Ronald & wife Renee' Mossman of Whitinville and many nieces and nephews. A funeral from the Richard Davis Funeral Home, 619 State Rd (Rte 3A) PLYMOUTH (Manomet) on Saturday April 1st at 9AM followed by a funeral Mass at St. Bonaventure's Church at 10 AM. Burial is private. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Friday March 31st from 5 to 9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made & checks payable to: Jordan Hospital Oncology Clinic, 275 Sandwich St. Plymouth MA 02360 — The Boston Globe 31 March 2006

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Martin R. Ahearn Jr. March 28, 2006, of Mashpee. Father of Megan Ahearn, Kaitlyn Ahearn and Jacklyn Baker. Brother of Maureen R. Salazar of Ware. Uncle of Peter DeProfio and Christine Arthur. Funeral from the Blackington, Conroy & Hayes Funeral Home, 1479 Washington St, (RTE. 16) WEST NEWTON, Monday, April 3, 2006 at 9 am. Funeral Mass in St. Bernard's Church at 10am. Visiting hours Sunday 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to American Liver Foundation, New England Chapter, 88 Winchester Street, Newton, MA 02461 Blackington, Conroy & Hayes (800) 585-6939. [see also: Mary R. (Norton) Ahearn] — The Boston Globe 1 April 2006

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Dayna Lynn Ahern Dayna Lynn Ahern, 20, a student of the fashion merchandising industry, continued her journey and left this physical world March 30, 2006. Dayna was a full-time student at the Fashion Institute here in Las Vegas, and also worked at Jessica McClintock in the Fashion Show Mall. She was a native Las Vegan, born Sept. 6, 1985. Dayna had a passion for learning that earned her an associates degree from the famed Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Las Vegas. She loved to travel and spend time with her family and friends. She loved watching movies, playing games, shopping and finding amazing restaurants. Her passion for music and her vocal talent has given her opportunities like singing for the Pope at the Vatican and traveling with her high school choir group around the country and Europe. She loved her two kitties, Tinkerbell and Pixie, and she always had time to devote to her friends. She had a keen and natural eye for fashion and had planned a long career in fashion design and purchasing. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had strong spirituality that guided her through a beautiful life. She is survived by her mother, Jan Ahern; father, Don Ahern; stepmother, Carolyn Ahern; brothers, Evan and Ryan Ahern; uncle, Gary Willingham; stepbrother, Carl Radomski; and her extended family, Tammy, Sevanna, Catherine, Tiffany, Katrina, and Loly Ahern, and Hilary Green. She was loved limitlessly and unconditionally by every one of her family members and all of her many friends. Her life, although brief, was full and vibrant. She was known for being happy, full of joy, excited for the future, and having a unique zest for life that few possess. She will be missed more than any sentiment could represent and her memory will never fade in our hearts and minds. She leaves us all with fond memories and reminds us to enjoy life's journey. A viewing will be from 4-7 p.m. Monday, April 3. Funeral services will be at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, both at Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas. The family requests any donations be made in Dayna's honor to The Blind Center of Nevada at 642-6000. — Review Journal 2 April 2006

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Kim John Ahern Kim J. Ahern, 68, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, March 7, 2006. Born in Syracuse on Sunday, April 4, 1937, he was the son of John Floyd Ahern and Pauline Girard. Mr. Ahern retired in 1988 after 23 years of service with the Syracuse Fire Department. He was awarded the Medal of Valor Award in 1971 and 1972 and was honored with the Arthur Jenkins Award in 1973. He also worked for the maintenance department at Community-General Hospital for 33 years. Mr. Ahern was predeceased by his son, Dirk T. Ahern; sister, Dolores Christopher and brother, Thomas King. Surviving are his loving wife of 53 years, the former Barbara D. Blair; sons, Kim F. (Sharon) Ahern of Syracuse and Shannon E. (Teresa) Ahern of Marcellus; daughters, Katrina "Tina" M. Ahern-Harris of Auburn and Pamela L. (Michael) LaVarnway of Union Springs; special companion, "Daisy Mae"; sisters, Germaine (Charles) Olmstead of Florida and Suzanne (Robert) McClary of Lafayette; brother, Anthony (Rose Marie) Ahern of Southwood; granddaughters, Danielle Ahern, Jennifer (Justin) Heath, Holly Harris and Heather Harris; grandsons, Shannon (Leslie) Ahern, Jr., Brian Ahern, Brandon Ahern; Shawn Harris, Michael L. LaVarnway, Jr. and Jonathan LaVarnway; great-grandchildren, Tyrianna, Adrianna and Julianna Harris and Ryan James Heath and many nieces and nephews. — Syracuse Post Standard 3 April 2006

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Carl E. Ahearn Ahearn, Carl E., 78, of Campbell, CA. A native of Yocum, Arkansas and resident of the South Bay for 34 years. Beloved husband of Christeen, loving father of Ronnie (Jeanne), James (Ivene) Bill (Debbie) and Allen (Pam), cherished grandfather and great-grandfather. Visitation will be Thursday, April 6th with services on Friday, April 7th, 2:00 p.m. at Oak Hill Funeral Home's Chapel of Roses, 300 Curtner Avenue, San Jose, CA. — San Jose Mercury News 5 April 2006

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Eileen ''Pat'' (Ahern) Quinn Eileen ''Pat'' Quinn, nee Ahern, beloved wife and favorite sparring partner of Thomas P. Quinn; loving mother of Michael (Michelle) Quinn, Mary (Kevin) McGowan, Janet (Dick) Kerkstra, Jorje (Buck) Buchanan, Sharon (Rob) Dixon, Kathy (Steve) Gaydos, Dan (Lynn) Quinn and Paul (Colleen) Quinn; loving grandmother of Casey, Dan and Amy Kerkstra, Shannon Quinn, Chris and Sean Buchanan, Lauren, Jillian and Jeffrey Gaydos and Patrick, Kevin, Conor and Jack Quinn; beloved great-grandmother of Katie, Jimmy and Marie Kerkstra; cherished daughter of the late Michael and Mary Catherine Ahern; loving sister of Dolores (the late Robert) Quinn, the late Jack (Grace) Ahern, William (Virginia) Ahern, Joseph (the late Eileen) Ahern and Josephine Ahern; fond sister-in-law of James and Ellen Quinn and the late Deacon Gene (Mary Ellen) Quinn; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Tuesday, 9 a.m. from the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park, to St. Catherine of Alexandria Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Gateway Chapter, 77 West Port Plaza, Suite 101, St. Louis, MO 63146, would be appreciated. www.sheehyfh.com. 708-857-7878. — Chicago Tribune 16 April 2006

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William Gorey Ahearn GREENFIELD—William Gorey Ahearn, 93, longtime resident and past employee of the Greenfield Department of Public Works, died on April 15, 2006. Born December 31, 1912 in South Deerfield, the son of Thomas W. and Annie Claire (Gorey) Ahearn. He was a graduate of Smith Vocational School in Northampton where he learned the trade of sheet metal fabricator. During WWII William was stationed in Orlando, FL where he was an airplane mechanic. Married in 1944 to the former Frances Barbara Keller, the Ahearns moved to Greenfield in 1948. William opened the former Greenfield Radiator Company and later accepted a position in the traffic department of the Greenfield Department of Public Works. He retired in 1983. He was an avid reader, horse-shoe player, former member of the Trail Town Twirlers square dance club, former member of the Greenfield Moose club and enjoyed puttering around the yard. Bill is survived by his wife Barbara, two sons, David G. Ahearn and his wife Sally, of Greenfield, William Barry Ahearn and his wife Pam, of New Orleans, LA, one daughter Ann Mayo and her husband Doug, of Greenfield, and two granddaughters, Heather Ahearn of Colorado Springs, CO and Sarah Ahearn, of Ithaca, N.Y., one grandson, Thomas Ahearn of New Orleans, LA and nieces and nephews. A memorial service will take place Friday, April 21 at 10 a.m. at the Smith-Kelleher Funeral Home, 87 Franklin St., Greenfield. Burial services will follow in Calvary Cemetery. A calling hour will precede the service from 9 a.m. to 10. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either the Pioneer Valley Humane Society, P.O. Box 786, Greenfield MA 01302 or to Buckley Health Care Center’s Memorial Garden Fund, 95 Laurel St., Greenfield MA 01301. — The Recorder 18 April 2006

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Ronald S. O'Hearn GARDNER, MA. O'Hearn, Ronald S., 54. Funeral service 11:30 a.m Friday, April 21, 2006, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Woodside Cemetery, 9 Narrows Rd., Westminster. Died Sunday, April 16, 2006. Funeral Home: Westminster Chapel of the Sawyer-Miller-Masciarelli Funeral Home, 123 Main St., Westminster. [see also: Lillian (Hunt) O'Hearn] — Worcester Telegram & Gazette 19 April 2006

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Robert B. O'Hearn O'HEARN Robert B., loving husband of Nancy O'Hearn, devoted father of Patrick (Cristi) and Katie O'Hearn. A memorial service will be held Saturday, 2 P.M., at the Dalbert,Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home, 2880 Boudinot Avenue at Queen City. Friends may visit from 1 P.M. until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Gift of Life Transplant House, 705 Second St. South West Rochester, Minnesota 55902. www.dwifuneralhome.com — Cincinnati Enquirer 21 April 2006

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Sojun "Kim" Ahern Of West Newton, formerly of Hyde Park, April 19, age 66. Beloved wife of the late James. Cherished sister-of-law of John Ahern. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Funeral from the Carroll-Thomas Funeral Home, 22 Oak St., HYDE PARK Monday morning at 8. Funeral Mass at Most Precious Blood Church, Hyde Park at 9. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Sunday evening, 5-8. Children's room available. Interment at Mt. Benedict Cemetery. Carroll-Thomas Funeral Home Hyde Park(617) 361-3216 — The Boston Globe 23 April 2006

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Cecilia (Ackerman) Ahern Ahern, Cecelia age 87, of Red Wing, died Friday. Survived by children, Anne (C. Richard) Anderson, Michael (Sharon) Ahern, Mary Ahern (Richard Bonlender) and Thomas (Janelle) Ahern; seven grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Andrew; son, Patrick; and siblings, James, Vern and Mildred Ackerman. Funeral 12 noon Wednesday at the Church of St. Joseph, 7th and N. Park Street, Red Wing. Visitation 5 to 8 pm Tuesday at Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson- Mahn Chapel, 602 Plum St., Red Wing and 1 hour prior to service at the church. Memorials are preferred to the Red Wing Public Library or Fairview Red Wing Hospice. — Minneapolis Star Tribune 24 April 2006

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Cecilia Ahern Cecilia Ackerman Ahern, 87, Red Wing died Friday, at St. Brigid's at Hi-Park . She was born April 30, 1918 in Thief River Falls, Minn, the daughter of Louis and Mae (Ressler) Ackerman. She spent most of her childhood and young adult years in Farmington, Minn where she met her husband and developed lifelong friendships. She graduated from Farmington High School. In the late 1930's she graduated from St. Paul Business College and went to work for the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers in Arden Hills. She went on to marry Irishman Andrew Ahern in 1943. They moved to Red Wing and started a business and family. Together they owned and operated Andy's Bar for over 30 years with Cecilia serving as Chief Financial Officer. For a woman of her time, Ceil had many eclectic interests including watercolor painting, golf and a keen eye for fashion. She was an active member of St. Joseph's Parish, regularly attended bible study and was one of the first lay communion distributors. Her family will fondly remember her as an avid reader, a great cook and a really good Catholic. Survivors include her children: Anne (C. Richard) Anderson of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Michael (Sharon) Ahern of Sunfish Lake, Minnesota, Mary (Richard Bonlender) Ahern of Minneapolis and Thomas (Janelle) Ahern of Red Wing; seven grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Andrew; one son, Patrick, her brothers, James and Vern Ackerman and her sister, Mildred Ackerman. Mass of the Resurrection will be 12 noon Wednesday at the Church of Saint Joseph with Father Thomas M. Kommers officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 p.m.to 8 pm with an 8 p.m. prayer service on Tuesday at Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel and on Wednesday for one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials are preferred to the Red Wing Public Library or Fairview Red Wing Hospice. — Funeral Home, 25 April 2006

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Thomas F. Ahearn Of Carmel Terrace, Framingham, formerly of Dedham, May 2nd. Beloved husband of the late Louise R. (McMahon) Ahearn. Devoted father of Rita L. Kelly & her husband Gene of Monticello, GA, Eileen M. Connors & her husband Jack of Brookline. Grandfather of Thomas Kelly of Monroe, GA, John Kelly of Macon, GA, John Connors III of Dedham, Timothy Connors of Westwood, Susanne Joyce of Needham, Kevin Connors of NYC, & the late William Kelly, also survived by 13 great grandchildren. Visitation Friday morning prior to Mass at St. Ignatius Loyola Church, 28 Commonwealth Ave., Chestnut Hill at 9AM, followed by Funeral Mass at 10AM. Relatives & friends kindly invited. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Thomas' memory to Carmel Terrace Inc., 933 Central St., Framingham, MA 01701. Late retired area supervisor for A&P Stores. Guest book www.gfdoherty.com George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home Dedham 781-326-0500 — The Boston Globe 3 May 2006

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Eleanor Ruth (Ahern) Brown WALINGFORD, Conn.—Eleanor Ruth (Ahern) Brown, 84, of Ashlar Village in Wallingford, formerly of Delmar, N.Y., died peacefully at MidState Medical Center on Wednesday, May 10, 2006. She was the widow of Curtland C. Brown Jr. M.D. Eleanor was born in 1922 in Somerville, Mass., a triplety daughter to the late Cornelius E. Ahearn and Ellen Louise (McNally) Ahern. Eleanor was the longest survivor of the group of triplets. Eleanor graduated from Somerville High School in 1940 and Jackson (Tufts) College in 1946. During World War II, she was employed at Metal Hydrides Corporation in Beverly, Mass. and worked on the Manhattan Project purifying uranium. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Eleanor was active in the League of Women Voters for many years. She enjoyed spirited discussions of politics and the current events. She enjoyed gardening and the fruits of her gardening labor, particularly fresh tomatoes. She was a big fan of National Public Radio. She remained mentally sharp as she became frail physically in her later years. She is survived by three sons, Geoffrey Brown of Chalfont, Pa., Nathaniel Brown and his wife Patreese Martin of Seattle, Wash. and Curtland Brown III M.D. and his wife Donna Brown of Cheshire, Conn. Eleanor also had six grandchildren, Matthew and Mark Brown of Chalfont, Sullivan and Evelina Brown of Seattle, Curtland IV and Samuel Brown of Cheshire; one nephew, Charles F. (Ted) Ahern Jr. of Wrentham, Mass.; and one niece, Kathleen A. (Ahern) Fowler of Crofton, Md. Eleanor was predeceased by her husband, Curtland; all of her siblings, Charles, John, Mary; a stillborn triplet; and a nephew, Thomas Ahern. Eleanor's family wishes to thank the physicians and staff if Ashlar Village, Masonic Healthcare Center, Pyramid Primary Care Group and MidState Medical Center for their expertise and compassion provided for Eleanor, particularly in the past 12 months. Friends and relatives are invited to attend a memorial service to be held on Sunday, May 14, 2006 at 7 p.m. at the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 East Main St., Meriden, Conn. Burial will be in Beverly, Mass. on Monday. Calling hours will be on Sunday prior to the from 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Eleanor had requested that donations be made to the charity of one's choice. — Albany Times Union 12 May 2006

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Mary B. (Hund) O'Hearn O'Hearn, Mary B. (nee Hund), on Thursday, May 11, 2006, Baptized into the Hope of Christ's Resurrection. Beloved wife of the late Larry O'Hearn; our dear sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend. Memorials to Lemay Meals on Wheels, 2761 Telegraph Rd., 63125, preferred.Services: Funeral Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. at JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN & SONS SOUTH COUNTY, 4830 Lemay Ferry Rd. Interment National Cemetery. VISITATION MONDAY, 3-8 P.M. — St. Louis Post-Dispatch 14 May 2006

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Mary Jeanne (Ahearn) Diamond Mary Jeanne Diamond, nee Ahearn, 85, of Alsip, formerly of Chicago. Beloved wife of the late James; loving mother of Barbara (James) Reilly, Peggy (John) Petrovich, James W., Brendan M., Mary Pat (Paul) Radtke and Theresa (Frank) Campagna; cherished grandmother of 13; dear great-grandmother of three; dear sister of Kathryn, William, John and the late George and the late Francis. Visitation Monday, 2 to 9 p.m. Prayer service Tuesday, 9:15 a.m., from the Krueger Funeral Home, 13050 Greenwood Ave., Blue Island, to Seven Holy Founders Church, 12400 S. Ada St., Calumet Park, for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. 708-388-1300. — Chicago Tribune 15 May 2006

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Katherine Dorothy (Howard) Ahern In Roslindale, May 14, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving children. Beloved wife of the late Paul J., mother of Paul J., Marion D., Janice Thompson, Katherine A., Dorothy A. William, Joan P. Zozula, Ellen A., Michael J., Joseph F., also survived by 5 grandchildren. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, Thursday, May, 18, at 9AM, followed by a Funeral Mass In Sacred Heart Church at 10 o'clock. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8PM. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Mt. Benedict Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to St. Anthony Shrine, 100 Arch St., Boston, 02110, For directions and guestbook www.gormleyfuneral.com William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600 — The Boston Globe 16 May 2006

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Eleanor (Ahern) Holtan ROCHESTER—A funeral Mass for Eleanor Holtan, 84, of Rochester, will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Rochester, the Rev. Msgr. Gerald A. Mahon officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Holtan died Friday afternoon (May 12, 2006) in Samaritan Bethany Heights where she had resided for two months. Eleanor Ahern was born Jan. 25, 1922, in Fillmore County. She married Vernon Shanahan on Sept. 20, 1937, and they later divorced. She later married Richard "Dick" Holtan. He died in 1983. She lived in Mantorville for a number of years and moved to Rochester when her husband died. He was a Dodge County auditor and she was a homemaker. Surviving are a son, Jerry (Charlotte) Shanahan of Rochester and two daughters, Patricia (Bob) Ahern of Hawkins, Wis., and Katie (Mike) Brzezinski of Eau Claire, Wis.; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Winifred Hall of Chatfield; and two brothers, Raymond (Jan) Ahern of Kenosha, Wis., and Vincent (Joanne) Ahren [sic] of Tucson, Ariz. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, two brothers and two sisters. Friends may call from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today in Macken Funeral Home and one-half hour before the service at the church on Tuesday. — Rochester Post-Bulletin 16 May 2006

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David Charles "Dave" Ahearn LOWELL—David Charles "Dave" Ahearn, 53, a Lowell resident who worked in the highway construction business, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, May 10, at his home. He was born in Lowell, July 31, 1952, son of Hugh D. Ahearn of Port Richie, Fla., and the late Virginia M. (McClure) Wynne. He was educated in local schools, attending the Greenhalge Elementary School, graduating as their valedictorian, and Varnum Jr. High School. He graduated from Manchester Memorial High School in 1970. Mr. Ahearn worked as a union laborer for many years in highway construction. Besides his father, he is survived by his daughter, Barbara Ahearn Williams of White River Junction, Vt.; his girlfriend, Linda Moran of Lowell; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Susan Ahearn-Pierce and Joseph Pierce, of Silver Spring, Md., and Mary E. Lutri of Newark, Del.; a brother and sister-in-law, Gerald T. and Debi Wynne of Sugarland, Texas; four nephews, Greg Pierce and Ben Pierce, both of Silver Spring, Md., and Bryan Wynne and Garrett Wynne, of Sugarland, Texas; his uncles, Jim Ahearn and Frank Ahearn, both of Lowell; an aunt, Carolyn McClure of Arizona; and four cousins, Chip, Mike, John, and Heidi. He was also the stepson of the late Gus Wynne, and grandson of the late Mary McClure, and nephew of the late Charles G. McClure. — The Lowell Sun 17 May 2006

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Charles W. Ahearn Charles W. Ahearn, 83, Port Charlotte, died May 16, 2006. He was born July 21, 1922, in Framingham, Mass., and came to the Charlotte County area in 1984 from Marlboro, Mass. He was a master plumber and owned C.W. Ahearn Plumbing and Heating for 15 years before he retired. He served in the Navy during World War II and was a member of San Antonio Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus, both in Port Charlotte. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Helen; daughters Susan E. Peltier of Marlboro and Jane M. Steele of N. Attleboro, Mass.; a son, James J. of West Palm Beach; sisters Mary Vaillancourt of Marlboro and Margaret Kokernak of Clinton, Mass.; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A memorial Mass and burial will be held in Marlboro. Kays-Ponger Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Port Charlotte Chapel, is in charge. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, Attn.: Memorials, P.O. Box 21475, St. Petersburg, FL 33742. [see also: Mary (Smith) Ahearn, John E. Ahearn, Elizabeth A. (Ahearn) Bonney] — Sarasota Herald-Tribune 19 May 2006

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Virginia L. (Mason) Ahern Virginia L. Ahern, 85, died May 19, 2006 at Regency Harbor Care. She was born Feb. 10, 1921 to George and Mary Mason in Lincoln, Neb. Virginia was raised in many states around the country but graduated from El Monte High School, Calif., in 1939. In 1948 she married John Ahern and settled down first in Medford, Ore., then in Rosemead, Calif. The Aherns were blessed with five children. Virginia worked as a secretary, then buyer's assistant to furniture buyers for Sears. She also retired after 25 years of service from Sears. Truth be told, she probably had a large part in keeping the buying office going. She enjoyed her job but her family always came first. Divorced in 1964, all of the challenges and financial responsibility of raising five children were on her shoulders and she always looked forward to the time she spent with them. In 2004 Virginia’s youngest daughter, Kim, along with her son, Kory, decided to move to Whidbey Island to be closer to one of her sisters Kelly and her son Chris. It was decided that Virginia should come too. She moved into Regency in June 2004. She loved the staff and the staff seemed to love her as well. It was truly a great match. Virginia is survived by daughter Kerry Beamon with husband P.J. of Bar Nunn, Wyo., son Michael Ahern of Yucca Valley, Calif., daughters Kelly Whitney and Kim Ahern, both of Oak Harbor and Kathy Heavelin with husband Will of San Gabriel, Calif. She also leaves eight grandchildren: Chris, Kory, Rebekah, Catherine, Jesse, William, Andrew and Allison, and five great grandchildren. A private family visitation was held at Burley Funeral Chapel. — Whidbey News Times 19 May 2006

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Scott D. O'Hern Scott D. O'Hern, 45, of Sioux City died Saturday, May 20, 2006, at a Sioux City hospital after a five-month battle with cancer. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Grace Methodist Church, Morningside Avenue, with the Rev. Jon Gaul officiating, assisted by CLS Neil Peck. Graveside services will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Christy-Smith Morningside Chapel. Scott was born on Aug. 21, 1960, in Sioux City to Patty O'Hern Harrison and the late Pat O'Hern. He attended Sioux City schools and graduated from East High School in 1978. He graduated from Western Iowa Tech in 1980 with a degree in mechanical engineering. Scott was employed at Wilson Trailer Company for 10 years in drafting, inventory and sales administration. He went to work for Bankers Life and Casualty in 1990 as an insurance agent and in 1999, he joined his wife working at O'Hern Insurance Agency until his time of death. Scott married Sally Harrington on Feb. 1, 1986, in Sioux City. He was a member of Morningside Lodge, Scottish Rite, York Rite and Abu Bekr Shrine. He was appointed to the Divan in 2000 and was to be Potentate of Abu Bekr Shrine in 2009. He belonged to many Shrine units including the White Horse Mounted Patrol, which he joined in 1987, where he held many positions including president and captain. He was a member of the Masonic Temple Association and served as president in 2003. He was also a member of Royal Order of Jesters and Elks Club 112. Scott enjoyed playing racquetball at the Elks Club, watching sports, being a part of a fantasy football league, attending his children's activities and spending time with his many friends. Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Sally; two children, Callie Jo and Kane O'Hern, both at home; his mother, Patty Harrison and stepfather, John Harrison; a brother and his wife, Rob and Connie O'Hern; a stepbrother, Eric Harrison and Heidi Hetrick; a stepsister and her husband, Kari and Chass Beving; maternal grandmother, Julia Albeck; paternal grandmother, Clara O'Hern Hummel; mother-in-law, Chris Harrington; two sisters-in-law, Holly Harrington and Kelly Nelson and her husband and dear friend, Jeff; two uncles, Duke and Caral O'Hern and Jim and Mary O'Hern; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Pat O'Hern; paternal grandfather, Russ O'Hern; and maternal grandfather, Vic Albeck. Pallbearers will be Kip Axthlem, Doug Marx, Scott Morehead, Jeff Nelson, Damon Lohry, Bobby Roe Jr., Shaun Sarff and Bill Thompson. Honorary pallbearers will include the White Horse Mounted Patrol and Abu Bekr Divan. Special thanks to Dr. Bill Rizk, Dr. Marwan Jarmakani, Hospice of Siouxland, St. Luke's Hospital, Mercy Medical Center and the University of Nebraska Medical Center for all your wonderful care. — Sioux City Journal 22 May 2006

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Nazarita Geraldine "Gerry" Ahern Ahern, Nazarita Geraldine "Gerry," 88, of Stuart, died Tuesday. Young & Prill Funeral Home, Stuart. Funeral Mass July 29th. — Palm Beach Post 24 May 2006

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Nazarita Geraldine "Gerry" Ahern STUART Nazarita Ahern. Nazarita Geraldine "Gerry" Ahern, 88, died May 23, 2006, at her home. Survivors include her son, Daniel Ahern of Atlanta; daughters, Kathleen Golden of East Northport, N.Y., and Patricia Shaw of Valatie, N.Y.; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Jeremiah Daniel Ahern; and five siblings. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Foundation, 1201 S.E. Indian St., Stuart, FL 34997 — Treasure Coast Palm 24 May 2006

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Dorothy (Ahearn) Paniccia Paniccia, Dorothy (Ahearn), 81, of Lookout Avenue, Cranston, formerly of Providence, died Thursday, May 25, 2006 at Morgan Health Center, Johnston. She was the wife of the late Eugene Paniccia Sr. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Mary (Rogers) Ahearn. Mrs. Paniccia worked for the former Norton Manufacturing Company for many years until her retirement. She is survived by her cat Cinnamon and her dog Molly who gave her many hours of companionship. Mrs. Paniccia was the mother of Ann Paniccia of Cranston and Eugene Paniccia Jr. of Providence. She was the grandmother of Eugene Paniccia III and Melissa Paniccia. She was the sister of Margaret Campbell, William Ahearn both of Warwick and the late Mary White and Joseph Ahearn. Funeral from the Nardolillo Funeral Home, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston on Saturday at 9:00 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in St. Bartholomew's Church, Laurel Hill Avenue, Providence. Burial will be in St. Ann's Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours Saturday morning 8-9 AM. Kindly omit flowers. — Providence Journal 26 May 2006

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Elizabeth Ann "Betty" (Ruggles) Ahern May 25, 2006 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late John R. Ahern; loving mother of Jack (Helen), Bill and Larry (Francine) Ahern, Mary Schroer and her late husband Bob; dearest grandma of 17 loving grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter; loving sister of the late Marie Clark, Joseph and Laurence Ruggles. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Betty was a dedicated volunteer at Laguna Honda Hospital for many years. Friends may visit Monday after 4:00pm and are invited to attend a Vigil Service Monday at 7:30pm at DUGGAN'S SERRA MORTUARY, 500 Westlake Avenue, Daly City. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 11:00am at St. James Church, 23rd and Guerrero Sts., SF. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Donations may be made to Laguna Honda Hospital, Pastorial Care, 375 Laguna Honda Blvd., SF, CA 94116 or Sutter VNA and Hospice, 700 South Claremont St., Suite 220, San Mateo, CA 94402. — San Francisco Chronicle 28 May 2006

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Anne (Crowe) Ahearne AHEARNE (née Crowe) (Mount Prospect Drive, Clontarf and Templemore, Co. Tipperary) — May 27, 2006, (peacefully) in Bedford House Nursing Home, Anne, beloved wife of Tom and dear Mam of Kevin and Garrett; sadly missed by her loving family, daughters-in-law Karen and Catherine, grandchildren Ross, Sinéad, Conor and Calum, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. R.I.P. Funeral today (Wednesday) after 11.30 o'clock Mass in St Gabriel's Church, Dollymount to Glasnevin Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Stroke Foundation. Enquiries to Staffords on 01 8550555. — The Irish Examiner 30 May 2006

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Tracy Marie "Re Re" (Ahearn) Wilkie Tracy Marie "ReRe" Ahearn Wilkie, 23, of Leland, NC, died unexpectedly early Sunday morning as a result of injuries sustained from a hit and run accident on the Mt. Misery Road in Leland, NC. Surviving are one son, Anthony Wayne Wilkie Jr. and daughter, Lexus Marie Wilkie of Wilmington; her mother and stepfather, Phillip and Jacqueline Malpass of Leland; her father and stepmother, Tracy and Karen Ahearn of Leland; her maternal grandparents, Agnes and Franklin Floyd of Leland; her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Malpass of Delco; her husband, Anthony Wayne Wilkie of Wilmington; 4 sisters, Samantha and Danny Bell, Kristin Dawn Ahearn and Haylie Nicole Malpass, all of Leland, and Heather and Joseph Perras of High Point; 3 stepbrothers, John David Rogers, USN, stationed in Japan, William Christopher Rogers and Joseph Michael Rogers, both of Leland; a special aunt, Tina Marie Patterson; 7 nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 1, 2006, at the Leland Missionary Church with Rev. Kenneth Emanuel Sr. and Rev. Kenneth Emanuel Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the church Wednesday evening from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. — Wilmington Star-News 30 May 2006

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Edward F. "Eddie" O'Hearn In New Hampshire, formerly of Quincy and Hingham, May 30, 2006. Beloved son of the late Patrick E. and Justine E. (Guerriero). Brother of Lynne O'Hearn MacDonald of Braintree and Patrick O'Hearn of Hingham. Eddie is survived by 3 nieces and a nephew. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha's Church, Milton on Friday June 2, at 10:30am. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8pm at the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave, MILTON. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in Eddie's name may be sent to Dr. Robert Brown, Jr., MGH Day Lab, Bldg. 114, 16th St., Charlestown, MA 02129. For directions and on line guest book www.dolanfuneral.com. — The Boston Globe 1 June 2006

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John James Ahern, Jr. Of Jamaica Plain May 27th, Suddenly. Beloved son of the late John & Catherine (Irwin) Ahern. Cousin of Richard Gerard O'Callaghan of Ireland. Also survived by other cousins. Funeral from the Mann & Rodgers Funeral Home, 44 Perkins St., (corner of So. Huntington Ave.) JAMAICA PLAIN Friday June 9th at 8:15 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 10 O'clock. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Thursday June 8th 7-9 PM. Late usher at St. Thomas Aquinas Church and late member of the J.P. K of C bowling league. Interment New Calvary Cemetery. — The Boston Globe 4 June 2006

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Mary Josephine "Jo" (White) Ahern Of Randolph, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, June 8. Beloved wife of the late Timothy J. Ahern, Sr. Mother of Mary Torchio & her husband Michael of Dedham, Kathy Gould & her husband Kevin of Duxbury, Sheila Pasquantonio & her husband Steve of Randolph, Peggy Hayes & her husband Bill of E. Bridgewater, Frank Ahern & his wife MaryLou of Pembroke & the late Timothy J. Ahern, Jr. Sister of the late Edward, Leo & Marguerite White & Helen Walsh. Also survived by 13 grandchildren & several nieces & nephews. Her greatest joy was caring for her family. Funeral from the Hurley Funeral Home, 134 So. Main St., (Rte. 28), RANDOLPH Monday at 9:15 AM followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church at 10 AM. Relatives & friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Sunday 3-8 PM. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery. In honor of Jo's memory, donations may be made to The Mary J. Ahern Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Citizens Bank, 50 So. Main St., Randolph, MA 02368. Special thanks to Dr. Frank Breslin for his compassionate care. — The Boston Globe 10 June 2006

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Claire T. (Johnson) Ahern Of Peabody & Lynnfield, June 10, age 80. Devoted wife of John D. Ahern. Daughter of the late Edmund and Mary Johnson. Mother of Dennis and his wife Pauline Ahern, Karen and her husband John Driscoll, Maureen and her husband Joseph Christianson, Sheila and Michael Craffey and John and his wife Joanne Ahern; two sisters, Pauline and her husband Paul Kelly and Kay and her husband John Germano; two brothers, Gerald and his wife Anita Johnson and N. Peter and his wife Sharon Johnson; three brothers and sisters' in law, Thomas and his wife Marilyn Ahern, Patricia Benson and Alice Ahern; 15 cherished grandchildren and 37 adored nieces and nephews; predeceased by two brothers in law, Richard and Francis Ahern. Funeral Wednesday at 11:15 a.m. from The Murphy Funeral Home, 85 Federal St. (cor. of North St.) SALEM, to be followed by a Funeral Mass at 12 p.m. in St. Thomas the Apostle Church on the Salem-Peabody line. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours are Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Bishop Fenwick Development Fund, 99 Margin St., Peabody, MA 01960. For further information please call Murphy Funeral Home at 978-744-0497 or visit www.MurphyFuneralHome.com — The Boston Globe 13 June 2006

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William E. "Bill" Ahearn AHEARN, WILLIAM E.—William E. Ahearn, resident of North Salem, NY, since l964, physicist, researcher, and technology expert, whose wide-ranging patents, publications, awards and honors extend over the last 46 years, died unexpectedly on June 15. The cause was heart failure, according to a family spokesperson. Most recently, as Director and VP of Technical Planning, Bill Ahearn was instrumental in the founding and development of Coda Octopus, a company recognized internationally as a specialist in underwater technologies for imaging, mapping, defense and survey and a leading supplier of geosurvey solutions. Prior to that, Bill was a research physicist at the T.J. Watson Research Center of IBM where he began characterizing and developing Gallium Arsenide Laser devices and materials, and directed programs that implemented the first practical use of semiconductor lasers in systems for data transmission, optical radar and electro-optical communications. Other accomplishments included the development and qualification of high performance silicon multichip packages for high end mainframe systems and optical data channels. Subsequently he worked for the IBM VP of Engineering, Programming, and Technology, was appointed a Visiting Scholar at MIT and a Research Scientist at the MIT Media Laboratory, and in Europe was Multimedia Product Manager. After IBM retirement he had numerous consulting jobs with major technology companies in the US, Europe and Asia. Bill was born in Sharon, Connecticut on August 15, l937, son of Marion (nee Pillar) and Thomas J. Ahearn, and spent his early years growing up in Amenia, New York, where he graduated from high school and enjoyed baseball, fishing, and other sports. He received a BA in physics from Clark University and a MSEE degree from New York University. His early career in physics included appointments at RCA and later at Sylvania Electronic Systems, working in electro optics and laser development. Bill had many interests ranging from Renaissance Art, outdoor activities, and sports, including baseball, soccer, tennis, skiing and travel. He was a member of the board of trustees of the Alaska Conservation Foundation from l989-1993, involved in providing funding to environment projects throughout Alaska, including the Prince William Sound Cleanup. Active in community affairs in North Salem, Bill served as Planning Board Chairman, Library President, soccer coach, and Town Councilman. Bill was elected to the Dutchess County Baseball of Fame for his outstanding performance during his youth. He has remained a Westchester representative for Clark University, assisting high school students in the decision-making process about their college future. Bill is survived by his wife of 44 years, Ruth McKinnie Ahearn, two children Kerry Barberet of Delray Beach, Fl, and Timothy Ahearn of Oakland, CA, a son-in-law Cedric Barberet and daughter-in-law Andrea Zambrana, two nieces Jennifer Ahearn-Goodman and Steffanie O'Sullivan, both of Tucson, AZ, as well as an extended network of cousins, many in Amenia, NY and Dutchess County. His brother, Thomas P. Ahearn predeceased him. A memorial service will be held at 4 pm on Friday, June 23, at St. James Episcopal Church, at the intersection of June Road and Titicus Road (Route 116) in North Salem. A reception will be held immediately after the service at the Ahearn home. Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to the Clark University Scholarship Fund or to the Alaska Conservation Foundation. — The Journal News 20 June 2006

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Patrick J. Ahern Patrick J. Ahern, native of Saleen Co. Cork Ireland, age 79, beloved husband of Margaret C. Ahern, nee Desmond; loving father of Mary (Michael) Hayes, Patricia (John) Curran, Debbie (Steven) McGee, Robert (the late Margaret) Ahern and Linda (John) Carroll; cherished grandfather of five and great-grandfather of Aberiel; dear brother of many. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday, 9 a.m., from the Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home, 10727 S. Pulaski Rd., to Sacred Heart Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. — Chicago Tribune 25 June 2006

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Daniel J. Ahern Of Charlestown June 25, 2006. Life long Charlestown resident. Beloved uncle of Claire E. Smith and Denise K. Ahern of Charlestown, grand uncle of Boblee, Daniel Smith of Charlestown, Christopher Smith of Quincy, great uncle of Kelli Smith of Quincy and Charlestown and Christain Smith of Quincy. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Friday morning from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM in the Murphy & Turnbull Funeral Home, 322 Bunker Hill Street, CHARLESTOWN. Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, Charlestown at 10:OO AM. Late Veteran of WWII. Dan received the European African Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbon, Bronze Star, Good Conduct Ribbon, Purple Heart, American Defense Service Ribbon. Interment will be Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden, MA. [see also: Ruth C. (Flynn) Ahern] — The Boston Globe 29 June 2006

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Jeremiah F. Ahern Ahern, Jeremiah F. Age 70, July 1, retired laborer of Local 223 of Boston; of Tewksbury formerly of Everett, Malden and Somerville. Beloved husband of the late Mary T. (Guthrie). Father of Mass. Bay Transit Authority Chief Inspector Jeremiah P. of Malden, Mass. State Police Trooper Michael A. and Malden Police Sergeant Patricia A. Bailey and her fiancee John Amirault of Tewksbury. Grandfather of Shauna and Matthew Bailey both of Tewskbury. Brother of Maureen Barrett and Lily Paske both of England, Kathleen McCarthy, John, Joe and Timothy Ahern all of County Cork, Ireland. He also leaves many nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Calling hours Wednesday, July 5, 4-8 p.m. at the Farmer & Dee Funeral Home, 16 Lee St., TEWKSBURY. Funeral Thursday, July 6, 9 a.m. from the funeral home. Funeral Mass Thurs. 10 a.m. at St. William's Church, 1351 Main St., Rte 38, Tewksbury. Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to The Make-A Wish Foundation, 1 Bulfinch Place, 2nd Flr., Boston, MA 02114 or to Catholic Charities, 75 Kneeland St., 8th Flr., Boston, MA 02111 are requested. For directions and obituary see farmeranddee.com — The Boston Globe 3 July 2006

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Jeremiah F. Ahern TEWKSBURY: Jeremiah F. Ahern, age 70, a resident of Tewksbury for 15 years, died Saturday, July 1, 2006 at Tufts New England Medical Center in Boston. He was the husband of Mary T. (Guthrie) Ahern, who died December 26, 2005. Born in Lehenagh Cottage, Togher, County Cork, Ireland on November 8, 1935, he was the son of the late Timothy and Ellen (Bohane) Ahern. Mr. Ahern was raised and educated in Ireland. Prior to his retirement in 2001, he was employed for over 40 years as a laborer for Local # 223 of Boston. He previously worked mining coal in England and uranium mining in Canada. Mr. Ahern lived in Somerville, Everett and Malden until moving to Tewksbury in 1991. He was a communicant of St. William’s Parish of Tewksbury. Mr. Ahern enjoyed watching the Boston Red Sox and caring for his yellow Labrador Retreiver "Hank". He is survived by one daughter; Malden Police Sergeant; Patricia A. Bailey and her fiancee; John A. Amirault, Jr. of Tewksbury; two sons; Mass. Bay Transit Authority Chief Inspector; Jeremiah P. Ahern of Malden and Massachusetts State Police Trooper; Michael A. Ahern; two grandchildren; Shauna and Matthew Bailey both of Tewksbury; three sisters; Maureen Barrett and Lily Paske both of England and Kathleen McCarthy of County Cork, Ireland; two brothers; John Joe Ahern and Timothy Ahern both of County Cork, Ireland; also many nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Calling hours Wednesday, July 5th, 4-8 p.m., at the Farmer & Dee Funeral Home, 16 Lee St., Tewksbury. Funeral Thursday, July 6th, 9 a.m. from the funeral home, followed by his Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at St. William’s Church, 1351 Main St., Rte. 38, Tewksbury. Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, One Bullfinch Place, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02114 or to Catholic Charities, 75 Kneeland St., 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02111 are requested. — Funeral home, 3 July 2006

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Edward J. Ahern Edward J. Ahern, 89, of Worcester, died Saturday, July 1 in Radius Healthcare Center 119 Providence St. He leaves his wife of 65 years, Adele R. (Puris) Ahern; a daughter, Adele R. Paradis and her husband, Richard H. of Holyoke; grandchildren including, Elizabeth Buffone and her husband, Christopher and David Paradis and his wife, Nina; great-grandchildren including Sophia, Samantha, Jacob and Bethany; a sister, Alice Ahern of Holden and many nephews and nieces. A son, Edward J. Ahern, Jr., died in 1996. He was also predeceased by six brothers and three sisters: Cornelius, Patrick, John, James, Thomas, Maurice, Mary Boyda, Ann Roy and Margaret Ahern. He was born in Worcester, a son of Cornelius and Mary (Fennessey) Ahern and has lived here all his life. Mr. Ahern worked 36 years for Johnson Steel & Wire Co., he started there as a coal tender and worked his way to foreman and then plant superintendent before retiring in 1981. He was a graduate of St. John's High School. He was a longtime member of Ascension Church and worked to raise funds for the parish hall construction. He was also a lifetime member of the Greendale Retired Men's Club and was a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus. Mr. Ahern was a member and past president of Fair Share. The funeral will be held on Thursday, July 6 from Henry-Dirsa Funeral Home, 33 Ward St., with a Mass at 10:00 a.m. in Ascension Church, 40 Vernon St. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery. Calling hours, in the funeral home are Wednesday July 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. — Worcester Telegram & Gazette 4 July 2006

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Pamela Mae O'Hearn Pamela Mae O'Hearn died July 1, 2006, of Crohn's disease at age 51. Ms. O'Hearn was born Oct. 21, 1954, in Portland. She graduated from Gresham High School and was a homemaker. Survivors include her mother, Grace; brother, Joe; and companion, David Slauson. Arrangements by Bateman Carroll. — The Oregonian 4 July 2006

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Kathryn M. Ahearn Kathryn M. Ahearn, age 91, a resident of the Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, died Sunday afternoon, July 9, 2006, at the Hamilton Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William G. O'Brien, with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Kathryn was born on Jan. 25, 1915, in Two Rivers, a daughter of the late William G. and Augusta (Simonis) Ahearn. She attended St. Luke's Catholic Grade School and was a graduate of Two Rivers Washington High School. Kathryn was employed at Mirro Aluminum Company for many years until her retirement. She was a lifetime member of St. Luke's Catholic Church and the Ladies Society of the church. She was also a member of the Business and Professional Women, and she enjoyed reading and doing craftwork. Survivors include two brothers: Bill and John Ahearn, Two Rivers; one sister-in-law: Yvonne Ahearn, Beaver Dam; many special nieces and nephews: Pat and Francis Duffy, Manitowoc, Tom and Jody Ahearn, Franklin, Mary and Phil Rehrauer, Two Rivers, Marge and Don Zimmer, Two Rivers, Sue and Jim Kandler, Lake Geneva, Terry and Linda Ahearn, Oro Valley, Ariz., Bill and Diane Ahearn, Peotone, Ill., Julie and Mark Heckendorf, Menomonee Falls, Jack and Chris Ahearn, North Carolina, Mike and Kathy Ahearn, Two Rivers, Linda and Bob Maigatter, Milwaukee, Debbie and John Keil, Racine, Tom and Jane Henry, Indiana, Rachael and Don Tess, Fox Lake, Yvonne and John Blackburn, Fond du Lac, Tim and Elaine Ahearn, Beaver Dam, Barb and Jim Reilly, Chicago, Peggy and John Petrovich, Stanley Park, Ill., Brendon Diamond, Chicago, James Diamond, Tennessee, Mary Pat and Paul Radtke, Florida, and Theresa and Frank Campagna; great-nieces and nephews; and great-great-nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers and a sister-in-law: George and Marie Ahearn, and Francis Ahearn; and by a sister and brother-in-law, Mary Jeanne and James Diamond. Friends may call at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church after 9 a.m. on Tuesday until the time of mass at 10:30 a.m. There will be no visitation this evening. Memorials may be made to St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Parish. Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels of Two Rivers is assisting the Ahearn family with funeral arrangements. Kathryn had a kind and generous spirit and was especially proud and giving to her nieces and nephews. She faced adversity with courage; she had a keen memory, and served as the Ahearn family historian. The family would like to thank all of her caregivers at the Hamilton Home for the wonderful care. [see also: Marion F. (Ruelle) Ahearn] — Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter 10 July 2006

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Robert J. Ahern SOUTH HADLEY—Robert J. Ahern, 61, of Canal St., died Sunday at the Holyoke Medical Center. He was born in Springfield, son of the late Thomas P. Ahern, Jr. and Alice (Ryan) Ahern. Bob graduated from South Hadley High School in 1962. He was the owner of Bob's Auto Body in Granby and worked for Pleasant St. Auto Body in Granby. Bob served six years in the National Guard Reserves. He is survived by his children, Sheri Hayes of Hopedale, Marc Ahern of Chicopee, his sister, Christine O'Connor of South Hadley; his brothers, Jeffrey of Westfield and Francis of Holyoke; and also his two grandchildren, Matthew and Ryan Hayes. The calling hours for Bob will be held Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. at the Ryder Funeral Home, South Hadley, followed by a prayer service held at 7 p.m. Memorial donations can be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 85 Astor Ave., Suite 2, Norwood, MA 02062. Ryder Funeral Home — Springfield Republican 10 July 2006

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Hazel (Ahearn) Raszmann COUDERSPORT, Pa.—Hazel Ahearn Raszmann, 88, formerly of Raymond and Smethport, died Monday (July 17, 2006) at the Sweden Valley Manor in Coudersport Pa. — Olean Times Herald 18 July 2006

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Rev. Br. James Ahern Christian Brother for 71 years. Loved brother of Jack (dec.) fond brother-in-law of Joan. Loved uncle of Chri