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Peggy Smith
Nov 26, 2025
Peggy Smith, age 90, of Jenkintown, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Artman Lutheran Home in Ambler, PA. Born in Lairdsville, PA, on February 19, 1935, Peggy was the cherished daughter of the late Anna (Fornwald) and Millard B. Smith.
Peggy’s greatest joy in life was her family. She was the loving mother of Bonnie Benson (the...
Robert Smedley
Nov 23, 2025
Robert (Bob) Smedley, a longtime resident of Levittown, PA, passed peacefully on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at the age of 95.
Bob was born in Philadelphia in 1930, graduated from Germantown High School where he played football. He went on to study drafting and had a successful career working as a designer engineer for various companies.
Through the years, Bob enjoyed playing...
Carol Ann E. Lucas
Nov 23, 2025
Carol Ann E Lucas (nee Cardamone), 72, of Levittown, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 23, 2025, surrounded by loved ones as she reunited with her late husband, John Thomas Lucas.
Born in Philadelphia on July 13, 1953, Carol Ann was the beloved daughter of the late Marion (Godfrey) Rodgers and Russell Cardamone, Sr. She graduated from Little Flower High...
Jinny Kirk
Nov 23, 2025
Jinny Kirk (née Clair), age 70, of Bensalem, PA, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family.
Born in Bensalem on September 3, 1955, Jinny was the cherished daughter of the late Jane (Beyerle) and Herbert Clair. She was the devoted wife of John Kirk and the loving mother of Amy Mullica (Dennis), Stacy Kepner (John), and...
Margaret E. Shemonski
Nov 22, 2025
Margaret E. (Antilozi) Shemonski, 88, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025, with her son Kenneth by her side, joining her beloved husband, Robert D., who preceded her in death in 2022. She was the daughter of Paul and Margaret Antilozi, born and raised in Bridgeport, PA. Margaret built her life around family, tradition, and love. In 2003, she moved...
Carolyn M. Ruggiano
Nov 21, 2025
Carolyn M. Ruggiano passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025 at Einstein Medical Center in E. Norriton. She was 77 years old. Born in Norristown on November 21, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence “Lou” and Anna (Mastercola) Ruggiano. Carolyn was a lifelong resident of Bridgeport and a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. She...
Jennifer Elizabeth Becht
Nov 14, 2025
Jennifer Elizabeth Becht (née Molettiere), age 56, of Spring City, PA, passed away peacefully at home on November 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Jen was born in Lansdale, PA, on February 26, 1969. She was the cherished daughter of Doris (Klink) Molettiere and the late Michael Molettiere.
Jen is survived by her devoted husband of 30 years, Larry Becht, and...
Mary Frances Halton
Nov 12, 2025
Mary Frances Halton passed away early in the morning of November 12th. She was a 30 year resident of Souderton, PA. Prior to that she was a 20 year resident of Lafayette Hill PA, where she lovingly raised three children Michael, Robert, and Catherine (Hudson) along with her husband at the time, Thomas Halton. She worked in the service industry...
Peter E. Pieri
Nov 11, 2025
Peter (Pete) Pieri passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025. Pete was born on May 24, 1945 in Upper Darby, PA to Albert and Emma Pieri.
Pete was raised in Springfield, PA and graduated from Springfield High School in 1963. He enlisted in the US Coast Guard immediately after graduating and served at posts in the US and Germany for five...
Patrick Edward Heffernan
Nov 8, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Patrick Edward Heffernan, who died peacefully surrounded by his beloved family on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the age of 72.
“For unto Thy faithful, O Lord, life is changed, not taken away; and the abode of this earthly sojourn being dissolved, an eternal dwelling is prepared in heaven.” (Preface...
Dorothy Desch
Nov 8, 2025
For Dorothy Desch, family was life.
On Saturday, November 8, 2025, Dorothy Clark Desch passed away peacefully at her home in Horsham, PA. Wife of the late Thomas Desch and daughter of the late Alexander and Aileen (O’Donoghue) Clark, Dorothy will be lovingly remembered by her children Deborah (John) Marble, Valerie (Chris) Fasy, Thomas Stuart (Nicole), Maryann (Tim) Nikander, Joseph, Jane...
Leonardo Alcala Santos
Nov 7, 2025
Leonardo "Leonard" A. Santos, age 84 of Rydal, PA passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories. He was born in the Philippines on January 18, 1941, to the late Isabel (Alcala) and Domingo Santos.
He was a devoted husband to his loving wife, Bienvenida (née Ranjo), and a proud father to...
Rose M. Porcello
Nov 3, 2025
Rose M. Porcello passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025. She was surrounded by her family throughout her short hospitalization and at the time of her death. She was 84. Born in Fulton, NY on August 11, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Barone. She was raised on the family farm, where she learned the...
Wendell Larry Dorminy
Nov 2, 2025
Wendell Larry Dorminy, 86, of Charleston, SC, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, November 2, 2025 in Wyncote, PA.
Larry was born March 24, 1939 in Douglas, Georgia to Bryant Hanes Dorminy and Audrey Lee Whitley. He attended grade school in Monroe, NC and high school in Jacksonville, FL. Following his passion for musical performance, he completed his undergraduate...
Mary R. Scott-Hentschel
Nov 1, 2025
Mary R. Scott-Hentschel, age 91, passed away on November 1, 2025. She was born on September 23, 1934, to the late Patrick Reilly and Elizabeth Ann Reilly (Harkin).
Mary is pre-deceased by her two husbands: John Scott and Robert Hentschel, and brother Phillip Reilly Sr. She is survived by her two daughters; Alexandra Barnett and Elizabeth Mince (Richard); sister, Elizabeth Ann...
Jeanne P Kelly
Nov 1, 2025
Jeanne Kelly (nee Prickitt) of Jeffersonville passed away on November 1, 2025. She was the wife of Robert E. Kelly. She was born in Mays Landing, NJ on August 13, 1929, to the late Howard and Anna (Lorenz) Prickitt.
She graduated from Norristown High School (formerly A.D. Eisenhower High School) in 1946. Later in life she attended Villanova University and earned...
Edwina M. McQuaid
Oct 31, 2025
Edwina M. (Arthurs) McQuaid passed away peacefully on Friday, October 31, 2025 at Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville, PA. She was 89 years old. Edwina was a longtime resident of King of Prussia, PA. She worked for many years as a nurse oncologist for Sacred Heart Hospital and then Suburban Woods Nursing & Rehab. Edwina enjoyed spending time at the Upper...
Dorothy Ann Tortorici
Oct 31, 2025
Dorothy Ann (Koblesky) Tortorici, age 92, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025. She was born on May 30, 1933, to the late Rose (Gizowski) and Theodore Koblesky. Beloved wife of the late Sam Tortorici. She is also predeceased by her children Julie and Kenny, whose memories she cherished.
Dorothy was a woman of warmth, grace, and quiet strength. She devoted...
David Anthony Zuk
Oct 30, 2025
David Anthony Zuk was born on June 21st, 1968, and passed on October 30th, 2025. He was a beloved son, husband and brother, and a devoted friend. He was married to Emory Blanchard, and later widowed. Years later, David was then married to Ralph E. Smith, who passed away in April of 2021 after many years spent joyously together.
David grew...
David John Miller Sr
Oct 30, 2025
On Thursday, October 30, 2025, David John Miller Sr, known by many as "DJ, Hillbilly or Grandpa", passed away unexpectedly at the age of 62 at Christiana Hospital, Newark De.
David was born on September 20, 1963, to Robert and Ada Mae (Steffy) Miller in Pottstown, PA, Montgomery County. He was the 2nd of 4 sons. David worked in Maintenance in...
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