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Ethel Mary Alfreds

Ethel Mary Alfreds

Aug 4, 2026

Ethel Mary Alfreds, 95, of Bensalem, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

Born on December 1, 1930, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Ethel was the beloved daughter of the late Edward and Margaret Doyle. A daughter of immigrants, she developed a lifelong resilience after losing her father at the age of four during the Great Depression and her mother at...

Lewis U. Motter

Lewis U. Motter

Aug 4, 2026

Lewis U. Motter (His family also knew him as Lew or Bud) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at his home in Linfield, PA. He was surrounded by family, music, and lots of love. He was 92 years young. Lew was born on his Grandparents farm, in Germany Twp., PA, on March 14, 1934. He was the son...

Michele J Van Arman

Michele J Van Arman

Aug 1, 2026

Michele J. (Carfagno) Vanarman passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at Markley Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Norristown, PA. She was 75.

Born in Norristown, PA on June 28, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Frances (Millikiev) and Anthony Charles Carfagno. She was a teacher’s aide for local schools in the area.

Surviving is her family including her...

Ann M. Alberto

Ann M. Alberto

Aug 1, 2026

Ann Alberto (Haase), age 102, of Bensalem, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home on August 1, 2026. Born on October 11, 1923, Ann lived a vibrant, remarkably full life, centered entirely around her massive, loving family, her extensive community, and her deep faith. Ann was a woman who truly embraced the joy of living and she lived HER way. In...

Donald Grassi

Donald Grassi

Jul 29, 2026

Donald Grassi, 86, of Croydon, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on June 30, 1940, Donald was the son of the late Daniel and Dorothy Grassey.

Donald proudly served his country in the United States Navy and was stationed in San Diego, California. He carried the values of service, dedication, and...

Vincent "Vince" G. Gallagher, Sr.

Vincent "Vince" G. Gallagher, Sr.

Jul 29, 2026

Vincent G. Gallagher, Sr. passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026 at the Southeastern Veterans Center in Spring City, PA, with his loving son Vincent Jr., by his side. He was 94 years old. Vince was a longtime resident of Chesterbrook, PA and worked in real estate in partnership with his late wife, as well as running a successful business...

Charles Steven Bernard

Charles Steven Bernard

Jul 27, 2026

Charles Steven Bernard, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026, at Cura Living in East Norriton, PA. He was 88 years old.

Born on March 25, 1938, in Philadelphia, PA, Charles was a son of the late Charles B. and Mary (Kass) Bernard. He was the beloved husband of Carole Anne (Schock) Bernard.

Charles earned his Associate’s Degree from...

Michael Stephen Kasza, II

Michael Stephen Kasza, II

Jul 25, 2026

Michael Stephen Kasza II passed away unexpectedly on July 25, 2026. Born in Buffalo, NY on January 15, 1979, he was the cherished son of Sharlene and the late Michael Kasza. Forever loving daddy to Kylie and Kelsey. Beloved brother of Karin Kasza, Kathryn (Ian) Feldmann, and Matthew (Brittney) Kasza. He will also be greatly missed by his nieces, nephew,...

Helen Elizabeth McConomy

Helen Elizabeth McConomy

Jul 23, 2026

Helen E. McConomy, 103, of Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Abington Hospital.

Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on April 9, 1923, Helen was the daughter of the late Gladys Curtis and Louis Koenig. She was the beloved wife of the late James F. W. McConomy, Jr.

Helen worked as a clerk for McNeil Consumer Products, a division...

Patricia M Wittmer

Patricia M Wittmer

Jul 23, 2026

Patricia Marie (Maley) Wittmer was born on Christmas Eve, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan. She passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026, in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

Patricia is survived by her beloved daughters, Lynda Ann Wittmer and Lisa Lynn Wittmer; her cherished son-in-law, Brian Andrew Berson; and her adored grandsons, Liam Isaac and Devin Jacob Berson, who brought her immense joy and...

Irene K. Elliott

Irene K. Elliott

Jul 21, 2026

Irene K. (Kupczyk) Elliott passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at Frederick Living in Zieglersville, PA. She was 106. Born in Camden, New Jersey on May 28, 1920, she was a daughter of the late John and Petronela (Pulczynska) Kupczyk. Irene grew up in the southwest area of Philadelphia and married her first husband, Barney Wagner in 1942...

Hedwidge "Eddie" Edwin Rivas

Hedwidge "Eddie" Edwin Rivas

Jul 18, 2026

Hedwidge Edwin “Eddie” Rivas, age 84 from Wilmington, De passed away on July 18, 2026. Eddie was born on October 16, 1941 in Trinidad and Tobago to the late Victor Rivas and Baltola Rivas.

Eddie attended Mt. St. Benedict’s Roman Catholic School. One of his favorite things to do as a child was play soccer. While living in Trinidad and Tobago...

Leon "Lon" L. Newman, Jr.

Leon "Lon" L. Newman, Jr.

Jul 16, 2026

Leon “Lon” Lewis Newman, Jr., age 92, formerly of Norristown and Mont Clare, PA, and most recently of Birdsboro, PA, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown, PA.

Born on February 12, 1934 in Pottstown, PA, Lon was a son of the late Bessie (Dewees) and Leon Lewis Newman, Sr.

Lon proudly served his country as a...

Wilber Winston Baker

Wilber Winston Baker

Jul 15, 2026

Wilber Winston Baker, 91, passed away at home in Spring City, PA on July 15, 2026 following a short illness. Born to field ministers George and Selma (Johnson) Baker on an Indian reservation in Ponca City, OK, he was raised in his beloved Iowa. A graduate of Grinnell College and Iowa State University he completed a doctorate in Organic Chemistry...

John A. Keplinger

John A. Keplinger

Jul 14, 2026

John A. Keplinger passed away on July 14, 2026 at his residence in Audubon, PA. He was 93 years old. John was born on September 23, 1932 in Port Providence, PA to the late Emily (Saville) and John W. Keplinger. He attended Audubon Elementary School and Norristown High School and after graduation he joined the United States Army. John’s father...

Judith "Judy" Ann Stone

Judith "Judy" Ann Stone

Jul 14, 2026

On July 14, 2026, Judith “Judy” Ann Stone (nee DeCerchio), of Collegeville, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at the age of 76, surrounded by Ted and their children.

Judy was the beloved wife of 54 years of Theodore “Ted” Stone III. She was the devoted mother to Michael Stone (Maggie) of Limerick, PA, Tara Fitzpatrick (Kevin) of Trappe, PA, and Danielle Decker...

Maxine S. Kessler

Maxine S. Kessler

Jul 13, 2026

Maxine S. (“Mitzi”) Kessler, age 80, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026 after a long series of illnesses. Born in York, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Natalie L. (Williams) Kessler and Sol W. Kessler, a local merchant.

Mitzi was a graduate of York Suburban High School (1964) and University of Akron (1968), and attended...

Jeanne A. diToro

Jeanne A. diToro

Jul 8, 2026

Jeanne diToro, of Elkins Park, PA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. She was 100 years old soon to be 101.

Loving sister to the late Stella, Vincenza, Lou, and Carmen. Devoted Aunt to Leonard (Kyria), and Carlo (Lisa). She is also survived by great nieces Olivia, Gina and Aiyana.

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing from 9:15-10:15...

Francis A. "Frank" "Mousey" Veramonti

Francis A. "Frank" "Mousey" Veramonti

Jul 7, 2026

Francis A. Veramonti, lovingly known as Frank and affectionately known as "Mousey," passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at the age of 85.

To know Frank was to know belly laughs, good food, long stories, and a seat at the table.

Frank was raised in Bridgeport, Pennsylvania, by his parents, Generoso and Julia Veramonti, alongside his brother,...

Christopher Michael Kramer

Christopher Michael Kramer

Jul 7, 2026

Christopher Michael Kramer passed away suddenly on July 7, 2026 at Jefferson Abington Hospital in Abington, PA at the young age of 43. Chris was born in Philadelphia, PA on May 3, 1983 to Harry R. Kramer and Diane M. (Sczechowicz) Kernitz. Chris earned both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Philadelphia University before building a successful career as Senior...

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