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Kathleen Schlarb
Mar 28, 2019
Kathleen Schlarb (nee Mannix), 70, of Rydal, PA passed away peacefully on March 28, 2019. Kathleen was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, a daughter of the late Edgar Patrick Mannix, MD and Elizabeth Amelia (nee Lindquist). Beloved wife of Dr. Lawrence Schlarb, DMD. Loving mother of Steffan (Brandon) and Christoffer (Adriana). Devoted grandmother of Dylan and Bailey. Dear sister...
Raymond W. Hyk
Mar 27, 2019
Hyk Raymond W., 69, of Philadelphia, PA passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Doylestown Hospital. Raymond was born in Washington, DC on February 4, 1950, a son of the late Barbara (Bullock) and Raymond Hyk. Ray truly enjoyed all of nature. He was the dear brother of Karl (Susan) and the late Barbara. Devoted uncle of Christopher, Michelle...
L Dorothy Mcfarland
Mar 27, 2019
L. Dorothy McFarland age 92 of Eagleville, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Suburban Woods Nursing Home. Born in Norristown to the late Herbert and Mary Moulder. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Warren J. “Doc”, a sister, Mary Ann Coons. She was a charter member of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, in recent years...
Steven A. Escott
Mar 23, 2019
Steven A Escott of Gilbertsville, PA passed away suddenly on March 23. He is survived by his wife, Maya Escott, children Ivan, Anastasia and Jonathan, father, Arthur K. Escott, sister Jennifer L. Malik, nephew and niece, Alexander Eliasen and Emily Smith and extended family. He is predeceased by his mother Elenore L. Escott. Steve graduated from Sterling High School...
Carla S. Pecharo
Mar 22, 2019
The moon, sun, and stars lost most of their brightness (and the world got a little bit quieter) on Friday, March 22, 2019, when Carla Sue (DeHaven) Pecharo, 56, of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer, giving it her very all until the last possible second. Carla was born on June...
Ellen Marie Donahue
Mar 22, 2019
Donahue [nee Duffy] Ellen M. “Eileen” 88 of Marlton, NJ, peacefully on March 22, 2019. Beloved wife for 65 years to the Late John Joseph Donahue, Jr. Loving mother of Eileen Donahue, Denise Lister (Gerald), Maureen Gallagher (Kevin) and the late John Joseph Donahue III. Devoted grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Lizzie O’Kane (Michael)...
Jeanette V. Pultorak
Mar 21, 2019
Jeanette V. (DiFillippo) Pultorak passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Chester, PA. She was 81. Mrs. Pultorak was a resident of Plymouth Meeting, PA. She graduated from Bridgeport High School, class of 1955. She worked as an X-ray Technician at Sacred Heart Hospital and then later...
Beverly J. Meidinger
Mar 20, 2019
Beverly J. (Stevens) Meidinger passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Season's Hospice in Pottstown, PA. She was 76. Mrs. Meidinger was a resident of Sanatoga, PA. She was self-employed. Beverly was a member of the Women’s Bowling Association. She was an avid shopper who also loved bowling, cross-stitch, bingo, playing cards and entertaining. Most importantly, Beverly...
Arthur C Gelwicks
Mar 20, 2019
Arthur C Gelwicks, Jr. of Audubon, PA. passed away March 20, 2019 at home. He was born in July 1942 in Huntington, W. VA. He was the son of the late Arthur C. Gelwicks, Sr. and Thelma Ann VanConey. Surviving family includes Sue Rhodes Gelwicks, loving wife of 56 years, his son Arthur C. Gelwicks, III (Melissa), his daughter...
Richard A. Farrell
Mar 20, 2019
Richard A. Farrell passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at his residence in King of Prussia, PA. He was 83. Mr. Farrell worked in the HVAC field as an oil burner technician. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing and camping. Richard was a US Army veteran, serving from 1954 to 1957 during the Korean Conflict. Born...
John R. Merichko
Mar 19, 2019
John R. Merichko passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Einstein Medical Center Montgomery in E. Norriton, PA. He was 90. John was a resident of King of Prussia, PA and worked as a maintainability engineer. He was a US Navy veteran. Born in Nanty-Glo, PA on January 2, 1929, he was a son of the late...
Richard J. Valerio
Mar 15, 2019
Richard J. Valerio passed away peacefully on Friday, March 15, 2019, at Gwynedd Medical Center and Rehab in Lansdale, PA. He was 86. Richard was a previous resident of Norristown, PA. He worked as a welder and was a US Army veteran. Born in Norristown, PA on March 15, 1933, he was a son of the late Joseph and...
Thomas Joseph Danilak
Mar 15, 2019
Thomas Joseph (Tom) Danilak Thomas Joseph (Tom) Danilak, 50, of Jenkintown, PA passed away peacefully on Friday, March 15th, 2019 at the Holy Redeemer Hospice Facility, Meadowbrook, after a 3 ½ year journey with cancer. Tom was born in Philadelphia, PA on June 13, 1968, the son of Arlene (Patanovich) Danilak and the late Stephen A. Danilak, Sr. He...
Margaret "Peggy" Rhoads
Mar 13, 2019
Margaret M. “Peggy” (Ganley) Rhoads passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. She was 78. Mrs. Rhoads was a resident of Norristown, PA. She worked for the United States Postal Service for most of her working career. Peggy was a member of the former Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Bridgeport, PA. She loved diners, Elvis, Angels,...
Joseph P Foley
Mar 13, 2019
Joseph Patrick Foley passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at the age of 97. Joe was a resident at Rose Tree Place, Media, PA at the time of his passing. Joe was born in Brooklyn, NY. He grew up in Dublin, Ireland and spent much of his boyhood in Kenmare. He received his B.S. from the University...
Wayne P. Travers
Mar 13, 2019
Wayne P. Travers passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at ManorCare Health Services in King of Prussia, PA. He was 71. Mr. Travers was a resident of King of Prussia. He worked as a letter carrier for the Ridgewood, NJ Postal Service for 30 years. Wayne was an avid skiier and a recreational pilot who was a...
John W. Dureka
Mar 13, 2019
John Dureka, age 76 of Norristown, PA passed away on Wednesday, March 13 at Park House Pointe, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his 2 brothers, Samuel Dureka Jr. of Jeffersonville, and James Dureka (Tami) of Pottstown; his sister, Jane Burke (Norman) of Sellersville; along with several nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by...
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