Madalyn Ann Ravo
March 29, 2008
Madalyn Ann Ravo, 88, was born Dec. 13, 1919 and went to meet her Lord on March 29, 2008. A dearly loved daughter, sister, cousin, wife, aunt and dear friend to so many, Madalyn’s enthusiasm for life was as inspiring as it was contagious. She had a truly delightful sense of humor and was always ready to have fun. Her laugh will remain one of our most precious memories. Born to mother Margaret Cipoletti and father Dominic Manero, Madalyn was one of four children. She joins her parents, husband and her sister Lena Masters and is survived by her brothers Pasquale Pat Manero and Carmen Manero and their wives Janice and Rosemary who she considered her sisters. Madalyn spent her first 80 years in Rahway, New Jersey where, she joined Girls Scouts in 1933, earned her Beautician’s license at age 14 in 1935, met and married Jerry Ravo in 1941, and enjoyed a lifelong career as a hairdresser and ultimately a salon owner. She also was a proud member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church there. In addition to her much loved family members, Madalyn stayed in touch with many clients and friends when she retired at 79 and moved to Phoenix in 2000 to help take care of cousin Anna. She truly enjoyed living with her beloved niece and nephew, Susan Tiseo-Babakitis and Joseph Tiseo and great nephew and niece Nicholas and Angelina Babakitis. Affectionately known as “Aunt Mad” she kept in close touch with all of her cherished nieces, nephews and their children who include: nieces Margaret Manero Millar, Francine Sciacchitona, the late Linda Manero Manto, and nephews Dominic Manero, Charles Manero, and David Manero, along with great nieces and nephews: Jennifer, Sandy, Betty Jo, Chrissy, Donna, Danny, Emily, Michael, Elizabeth, Matthew, Christopher and William. A member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Parish, Madalyn became active in the Our Lady of the Assumption Sodality soon after her arrival in Phoenix. Often thought of as the “Energizer Bunny,” she served in every capacity including working the annual Rummage and Craft Sales, ironing altar cloths, crocheting countless lap blankets for the outreach ministry, donating food for the funeral brunches and feeding of the homeless. All this in addition to helping with the housekeeping and cooking for her family. Madalyn made her life journey with a grace, humor, appreciation and acceptance of life that provided a great example for all of us who knew and loved her. We will miss her every day. A Rosary will be said at 12:30 p.m. and Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 2312 E. Campbell Ave. 24th St. & Campbell, Phoenix AZ. Donations may be made to Our Lady of the Assumption Sodality at St. Thomas or Serenity House Hospice 2932 North 14th Street Phoenix, Arizona 85014.
Virginia Mackie Stallcup
March 28, 2008
Virginia Mackie Stallcup, 90, departed to join her beloved husband Dr. L.B. Stallcup on March 28, 2008. She leaves behind a son Timothy Stallcup, his wife Diana, and a granddaughter Alexsandra, all of Phoenix. She is remembered with love by friends and family, especially Guerins, Sturms and Spicers, whose numbers but not affections have diminished with time. Donations in her name may be made to Hospice of the Valley or other Hospice organizations.
F. Robert Stevens
March 27, 2008
F. Robert Stevens, 81, retired civil engineer, past president of Yost and Gardner Engineers and avid golfer, was struck down by ALS on March 27, 2008. He is survived by his wife Jo Anne, children Chris Shelley, Bill Sherry, Kelly and six grandchildren. Bob enjoyed the outdoors, his time as Scout Master of Troop 37 BSA, and the long time friends he made in the Gerard High School Booster Club. A Visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. with Rosary at 7:00P.M. Sunday, March 30th at Whitney and Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 A.M. Monday, March 31st, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 2312 E. Campbell Ave., Phoenix, followed by interment at St. Francis Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a memorial to the charity of your choice.
Dr. Peter H. Nutley
March 26, 2008
Dr. Peter H. Nutley passed away in Phoenix, Arizona, on Wednesday, March 26, 2008. He was 65.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Nancy; his daughters, Jennifer Nutley MacLennan and Cynthia Nutley; his son-in-law, Grant; and his grandchildren, Logan, Meredith, Marissa, and Natasha. He also is survived by his beloved family in Chicago, Illinois, including his father, Peter H. Nutley Sr., and his sisters and brothers, Candy, Denny, Charles and Rosie, Mary and Debbie; his in-laws, Edward and Jean, Donna and Rex, and Janet and Joe; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Nutley.
Dr. Nutley opened his practice in 1974 and took great pride and pleasure in having practiced his art in Phoenix for more than 33 years. His practice thrived with the help of Cheryl and Stephanie, whom he held dear. Dr. Nutley was dedicated to his patients and to their care in his chosen field of Otolaryngology. He was honored to have been repeatedly named by his peers in local and national publications as one of the top physicians in Phoenix, including this year’s Phoenix Magazine. He served as a leader in the hospitals at which he practiced, holding such positions as Chief of Staff at Banner Good Samaritan, Chief of Otolaryngology at St Joseph’s Hospital, and Chief of Surgery and Chief of Staff at Humana.
He was proud of having served as an officer in the United States Army at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where he was chief medical officer of Otolaryngology for the 82nd Airborne Unit and other companies.
Dr. Nutley’s greatest joy in life blossomed out of the family he created. He was a passionate food connoisseur, read voraciously, golfed competitively, and treasured bantering with his colleagues and friends about politics and religion. His life was defined by his devotion to his wife Nancy and his family.
Public visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 1st, at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 East Indian School Road, Phoenix. A public memorial services will be held at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2nd, at Valley Presbyterian Church, 6947 East McDonald Drive, Paradise Valley, Arizona.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to The Ear Foundation of Arizona, 668 N. 44th St., Suite 300, Phoenix, AZ 85008, an organization dedicated to the prevention, detection and intervention of hearing loss.
Wanda R. Poetzinger
March 25, 2008
Wanda R. Poetzinger, nee Witkowski, age 91, passed away Tuesday, March 25th, 2008. Loving wife of the late George Poetzinger. Beloved Daughter of the late Felix and Katherine Witkowski. Loving sister of Ted, Valeria, the late Stephanie, Anthony, Edmund, Irene, and Gloria, Fond and Caring Brother-in-law, Robert Little. Loving Aunt of many nieces and nephews. U.S. Veteran of W.W. II, W.A.C.S. and Member of the Polish National Alliance. Visitation 8:30 – 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, April 2nd, Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix. Funeral Mass 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, April 2nd, St. Theresa Catholic Church, 5045 E. Thomas Rd. with interment following at St. Francis Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Aurelia A. Ballesteros
March 25, 2008
Aurelia Effie A. Ballesteros, 99, of Phoenix, passed away March 25, 2008. She was born on January 20, 1909 in Jerome, AZ. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, 4 sisters and 1 brother. Survived by 4 children: Ted Mary Ann, Ana Marie Gonzales, Ruth Lucero, Eloy Elfriede, 9 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 31st, 5-8 pm with 7pm Rosary at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd. Mass will be held 11am Tuesday, April 1st, at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1954 N. 24th St. Interment will follow at St. Francis Cemetery.
John J. LaSalle
March 25, 2008
Services are private.
Michael Charles Whitehurst
March 25, 2008
Michael Charles Whitehurst, 67, of Phoenix, passed away peacefully at home on March 25, 2008. He was born in Stoke-on-Trent, England on May 16, 1940. Michael is survived by his loving wife Ann, son Christopher of Clearwater, FL, step-daughter Elisabeth Wisthoff Dana and their children Victoria and Alexander. Michael was preceded in death by his father Charlie, mother Mary and son Stafford. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Church in Pinetop, AZ, 1915 South Penrod Lane 928-367-2080 on Friday, April 11th at 10:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014.
Nancy Ellen Iacovacci
March 24, 2008
Nancy Ellen Bowers Iacovacci, 66, passed away in Greece on March 24th, 2008. She was born in Toledo, Ohio January 28th, 1942 and came to Arizona with her family in 1944. She attended St. Thomas the Apostle grade school and St. Mary’s High School.
Nancy loved to travel especially to Greece, where she had friends who loved her. She gave generously to women and children’s shelters in the Phoenix area. Her generosity, humor, wit, and immeasurable loving spirit will be remembered and missed by all.
Nancy was preceded in death by her father and mother, Howard and Rita Bowers, and her brothers, Nicholas and Howard Bowers. She is survived by her children, Michael II Debbie, Regina Bailey Brian and Marc Amy, grandchildren, Robert Cantrelle, Alina and Michael III Iacovacci, Zachary, Michaela and Nicholas, sisters, Mary Lou Morris Turkelson and Janet Fred LaCount and 36 nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd. in Phoenix on Thursday, April 3rd, from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. with Vigil Service at 7:00 P.M. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1:00 P.M. Friday, April 4th, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 24th Street and Campbell, in Phoenix, followed by interment at St. Francis Cemetery, 2033 North 48th Street in Phoenix.
Henry V. Quihuis
March 24, 2008
Henry V. Quihuis, 95, longtime Valley resident, passed away March 24, 2008. One of 10 children, Henry was born July 15, 1912 in Sonora, Mexico to Ignacio and Elena Quihuis. The family immigrated to the U.S. in 1916 and settled in Phoenix. Henry attended school, then worked as a carpenter. He married Lydia Bernal June 26, 1938. Henry was a proud veteran serving in World War II. He saw combat in the Philippines and Japan and earned a Purple Heart. He continued civil service work and retired from Reclamation at Luke Air Force Base. He received a commendation for saving a pilot’s life after a plane crash on base. For 32 years Henry continued his generosity of time and talent with the St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Matthew’s and St. Mary’s parishes. He was a retired 4th Degree Knight of Columbus and member of American Legion Post #41. Predeceased by brothers and sisters and daughter Virginia Fimbres, survivors include his brother, Albert Sophie, his wife of 69 years, Lydia, daughter, Anne-Marie, grandchildren, Deborah Charles Sloniger, Elena Todd Wrightsman, Alicia Kent Gavlik and great-grandchildren, Daniel, Henry Sloniger, Jacob, Cecelia, Corrine Wrightsman, Alex Fimbres-Gavlik, Virginia and JoAnna. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He loved his family very much. Thank you so much to caregivers, Arlena, Mica, Rika and Yukiko at Spring Meadows. Thank you to Hospice of the Valley, Lilah, Sandy, Karen and Debra. Services will be held Thursday, March 27th, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 909 E. Washington St. Visitation will be from 9:00 – 9:30 A.M., with Rosary at 9:30 A.M., and Funeral Mass at 10:00 A.M. Interment will follow at St. Francis Cemetery. The family requests donations to Hospice of the Valley or St. Vincent de Paul Society.
