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Olga Ann Shemar
Nov 18, 2019
Olga Ann (Linfante) Shemar passed away peacefully on Monday, November 18, 2019 at the Apple Rehab Clipper in Westerly, RI. She was 91. Mrs. Shemar lived with her daughter in Westerly, RI and was previously a long-time resident of Norristown, PA. She worked at Linfante Luncheonette in Bridgeport, PA and as an Administrative Assistant for various businesses. Olga was...
Maxine "Pat" Ritrovato
Nov 18, 2019
Maxine “Pat” (Wittlock) Ritrovato died peacefully on Monday, November 18, 2019 at Einstein Medical Center Montgomery in E. Norriton, PA, with her family by her side. She was 98. Mrs. Ritrovato was a resident of Bridgeport, PA for over 60 years. She was a graduate of William G. Mather High School in Munising, MI and St. Joseph Hospital School...
Raymond Patrick Martino
Nov 16, 2019
Raymond P. Martino, 66, of Jenkintown, PA passed away Saturday, November 16th, 2019 at Abington-Jefferson Health, Abington. Raymond was born in Philadelphia, PA on June 23, 1953, a son of the late Florence Hrubovak and Anthony Martino. Dear brother of the late Christina Martino. Ray worked as a Bus Aide Monitor at Abington High School. He enjoyed Bocce Ball,...
Vincentina B. 'Vicky Gray' Alvey
Nov 16, 2019
Alvey Vincentina B. (Vicky Gray) Alvey, age 98, of Southampton, PA passed peacefully on November 16, 2019 at Southampton Estates. Vicky was born in Philadelphia, PA on March 20, 1921, daughter of the late Palmina (Salemme) and Saverio Montanarella. Beloved wife for 35 years of the late Walter N. Alvey. Vicky was one of 8 children and grew up...
John P. "Jack" Donnelly
Nov 15, 2019
John P. (“Jack”) Donnelly passed away on November 15, 2019. He was 80 years old. He was the beloved husband of Susan Gruhler Donnelly for 54 wonderful years. Jack was born in Philadelphia on January 28, 1939 to the late John P. Donnelly and Catherine ‘Fenzil’ Donnelly. He was the brother of the late Kathleen Witkowski. In addition to...
Betty J Pacanowski
Nov 15, 2019
Betty J. Pacanowski, a longtime resident of Jeffersonville, PA, passed away surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, November 15, 2019. She was 89. Mrs. Pacanowski was born in Norristown to the late Albert and Marion (Alba) Russo on August 15, 1930 and was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Ernest R. Pacanowski and a son, Stanley. She...
Daniela Cervellini-Milam
Nov 13, 2019
Cervellini-Milam Daniela, 62, of Jenkintown, PA passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019. Daniela was born in Parma, Italy, on December 25, 1956, a daughter of the late Maria-Piera (Assandri) and Massimo Cervellini. Beloved wife of William Lee Milam. Loving mother of Alexia Milam and dear sister of Pierluigi (Claudia) Cervellini. Daniela was a Registered Nurse for Penn Medicine and...
Carol Noel Dzuryachko
Nov 13, 2019
Carol Noel (McNamara) Dzuryachko, wife of Andrew “Mutz” Dzuryachko lll of Ponchatoula, LA, formerly of Mont Clare, PA died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at the age of 74. Born under the Bethlehem Star on December 25, 1944, she was the daughter of Jo Ruth and Ed McNamara. She lived on Kohn...
Jason M. Mertwoy
Nov 13, 2019
Jason Mertwoy of Fort Collins, Colorado passed away after a lengthy illness on 11/13/2019 in Philadelphia, PA at the age of 58. He is survived by his wife of 28 years Rosalie Gill; his mother Helen Eaton Mertwoy, Dresher, PA; sister Alison Mertwoy (Craig Swartz), Maple Glen, PA; a niece and nephew; aunts and uncles, and numerous cousins. He...
George G. Izett
Nov 13, 2019
George G. Izett, 70, of Berwyn, a craftsman in every way and family man, died Wednesday, November 13, of complications from a fall. Born at Bryn Mawr Hospital, he graduated from Lower Merion High School before joining the US Army. Starting in 1969, George served in the Vietnam War before being discharged on July 4, 1971. The Monday after...
Joanne Caroline Kerr
Nov 11, 2019
Joanne Caroline (Trygstad) Kerr passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2019, surrounded by her loving family at her home in King of Prussia, PA. She was 82. Mrs. Kerr graduated cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree from UCLA, Class of 1959. She worked as a bookstore manager and was an avid community volunteer. Joanne was a very active...
Eileen P. Ferkler
Nov 11, 2019
Eileen P. (Gallagher) Ferkler passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2019 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. She was 75. Mrs. Ferkler was a resident of Paoli, PA. She worked as a bookkeeper for the Glenhardie Country Club in Wayne, PA. Eileen was a member of St. Norbert Church in Paoli, PA. She...
Janice Anne Griffin
Nov 11, 2019
Janice Anne (Jenchura) Griffin passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2019, at Lankenau Medical Center in Wynnewood, PA. She was 70. Mrs. Griffin was a resident of Glenmore, PA. She graduated with a Masters Degree from Edinborough State University and worked as a teacher for many years until her retirement in 2009. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on June...
Patricia A. Watson
Nov 9, 2019
Patricia A. (Dougherty) Watson passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 9, 2019, surrounded by her loving family at her residence in Bridgeport, PA. She was 82. Mrs. Watson worked as a Supervisor of Arbitration for the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, PA for 18 years. She was a member of SS. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Bridgeport,...
Patricia A. Godshall
Nov 8, 2019
Patricia A. (Shine) Godshall passed away peacefully on Friday, November 8, 2019, surrounded by her loving family at her home in King of Prussia, PA. She was 86. Mrs. Godshall was a member of Mother of Divine Providence Church in King of Prussia. She was a graduate of Upper Merion Senior High School, where she was a member of...
Jason Matthew Linfante
Nov 4, 2019
Jason Matthew Linfante passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019 at his residence in King of Prussia, PA. He was 34. Jason was born in Norristown, PA on August 27, 1985, and was a son of Raymond Thomas and Claudia L.M. (Richards) Linfante. Surviving in addition to his parents, are two brothers, Jared and Jonathan Linfante; a sister, Alisha...
William A. Breitenbach
Nov 4, 2019
William A. Breitenbach, 84, formerly of Tacony in Philadelphia, PA passed away peacefully on November 4, 2019 at Buckingham Valley Rehab & Nursing Center, Newtown. William was born in Phila, PA on May 9, 1935, a son of the late Catherine (Conley) and William T. Breitenbach. Beloved husband of the late Anna (McCluskey) Breitenbach. Brother in Law of the...
Thomas E. Hyden
Nov 2, 2019
Thomas E. Hyden passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at the age of 71. Mr. Hyden was a resident of Eagleville, PA and worked as a teacher for Phoenixville School District, until retiring in 2005. Born in Phoenixville, PA on September 5, 1948, he was the son of the late Edward A. and Theresa V. (Karpinski) Hyden....
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