Joseph V. Maher, the father of Father Edward Maher, pastor of St. Francis de Sales parish in Barrington, died Wednesday, July 8 at the age of 92.
Of Fox Chase, Pa., Mr. Maher was the beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Mary (nee Merrill) Maher. He is survived by four children, Father Maher, Joseph T., Dr. John J. Maher (Terrie), and Donna M. Nealon (Chris); 14 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mae Steelman.
A funeral Mass was celebrated last Monday at St. Cecilia Church, 535 Rhawn St., Philadelphia, PA 19111. Interment was at Lawnview Cemetery, Rockledge, Pennsylvania.
In lieu of flowers, a donation in Joseph’s memory to St. Cecilia Church is appreciated.