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Ida Mae Kropf
Dec 27, 2018
Ida Mae Kropf Ida Mae Kropf, 100, of Woodbury, NJ, formerly of Philadelphia, passed away Thursday, December 27th, 2018 peacefully, at Manor Care Nursing Home in West Deptford, NJ. Ida was born in Philadelphia, PA on December 22, 1918. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis H. Kropf, Son, Arthur G. Getrich, daughter, Lily D. Little, a...
Edward J Maginnis
Dec 24, 2018
MAGINNIS Edward J. Age 86, December 24, 2018 in Audubon , PA. Devoted husband of Christine Meehan; Loving father of Ed (Brent), Dan (Judy) Christine (Brian) and Drew ( Elizabeth ). Proud grandfather of Conor, Kira, Callie, Lauren, Mara, Jade, Kate, Andrew and Erin . He is also survived by his sister Mae Anderson and many loving nieces, nephews...
Anthony J. Delcolombo
Dec 24, 2018
DelColombo, Tony passed away on Dec. 24, 2018 Dear Father of Diane, Toby, John (Debbie), Franny (Lisa) and Greg (Mary); father in law of Tom Hanna; brother of Mary Bradley: grandfather of 9 and great grandfather of 7. He is preceded in death by his wife, Frances (nee Koziela); a daughter, Mary Ann Hanna a grandson, Justin Hanna and...
Julia L. (Brandi) Barbone
Dec 24, 2018
Julia L. (Brandi) Barbone passed away peacefully on Monday, December 24, 2018 in Lexington, SC, where she had been living with her daughter. She was 94. Julia was a former resident of King of Prussia, PA. She worked as a crossing guard in the Bridgeport area. Julia was a member of the former Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church...
Charles 'Chubby' E. Obrecht
Dec 23, 2018
Charles E. (Chubby) Obrecht, 81, of Willow Grove, formerly of Elkins Park and Pocono Pines, passed away at his residence on December 23, 2018, surrounded by his family. Charles was born in Philadelphia, PA on April 9, 1937, son of the late Catherine M. (Bohnenberger) and Charles E. Obrecht, Sr. He is survived by his loving wife of 54...
Daria (Hawrylak) Tyshovnytsky
Dec 23, 2018
Daria (Hawrylak) Tyshovnytsky passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 23, 2018, at her residence in Wayne, PA. She was 104. Mrs. Tyshovnytsky was an active member of SS. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Bridgeport, PA. She loved to read and was a retired Library Clerk. Born in Nadvirna, Ukraine on August 23, 1914, she was the daughter...
Victor E. Rainsford
Dec 22, 2018
Victor E. Rainsford passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 22nd, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was 96. Mr. Rainsford was defined by his unending devotion to his wife of 72 years, Mary (Coyle) Rainsford, his Catholic faith, and his loving family. Born in Cape May, NJ on August 21, 1922, he was the youngest of 14 children of...
Charles M. Haney, Jr.
Dec 21, 2018
Charles M. Haney, Jr., known to friends as "Charlie", passed away on December 21, 2018, at the age of 70. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Linda (Modica); a daughter, Caryn (Bobby); 2 step-children, Renee (Dan) and Rob; 5 grandchildren and 3 step-grandchildren; and a sister, Maryanne. he was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and...
Donald Allen Williams, Sr.
Dec 19, 2018
Donald Allen Williams, Sr. passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, December 19, 2018. He was 86. Donald was a resident of Norristown, PA. Donald was a very artistic sign maker. After working 18 years for Kunda Signs in King of Prussia, he then started his own business, Don Williams Custom Signs in Skippack Village, PA. After...
Martin S. "Marty" Heidel
Dec 19, 2018
Martin S. “Marty” Heidel passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at his residence in Norristown, PA. He was 57. Mr. Heidel worked for 34 years as a tree surgeon for Arader Tree Service. He enjoyed gardening and the outdoors. Martin was an avid fisherman who loved deep sea and ice fishing. He was funny with a great sense...
Bernard E. "Bob" Zelenak
Dec 19, 2018
Bernard E. “Bob” Zelenak passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Seasons Hospice in Phoenixville, PA. He was 88. Mr. Zelenak was formerly of King of Prussia, PA. He was a self-employed shoe salesman. Bernard was a member of Mother of Divine Providence Church, Upper Merion Senior Center and the VFW Post 7878, all in King of...
James Joseph Garrity, Iii
Dec 18, 2018
James Joseph Garrity, III passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at his residence in King of Prussia, PA. He was 65. Mr. Garrity worked as a Systems Engineer for Lockheed Martin in King of Prussia until his retirement in 2010. He was an active member of Mother of Divine Providence Church in King of Prussia. James was also...
Sandra Lee Metz
Dec 18, 2018
Sandra Lee (Esposito) Metz passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, surrounded by her loving family at Inspira Medical Center in Woodbury, NJ. She was 68. Sandra was a resident of Woodbury Heights, NJ and worked as a paralegal. Sandra loved helping others and even in death she saved many people by being a Gift of Life Donor. Born...
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