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Jonathan Nyce, Jr.
Feb 17, 2018
Jonathan Nyce, Jr., 93 of Collegeville passed suddenly on February 17, 2018. He was a WWII Navy Veteran who served in the Pacific Theatre on a crash boat and the William R. Rush Destroyer. He was born on February 7, 1925 the son of Jonathan and Florence (Koschorreck) Nyce. Brother of the late Florence Knoble, Raymond, and Robert. Jonathan...
Rose (Pisani) Petosa
Feb 16, 2018
Rose (Pisani) Petosa passed away peacefully on Friday, February 16, 2018 at Normandy Farms Estates in Blue Bell, PA. She was 94. Mrs. Petosa worked as an executive assistant. She was a member of St. Helena Church in Blue Bell. Rose was an artist and loved playing cards, especially Bridge and Pinochle. Born in Philadelphia, PA on December 29,...
Elizabeth Jane 'Betty' Smith
Feb 16, 2018
ELIZABETH JANE (BETTY) SMITH of Abington, loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother passed away after a brief illness on Friday morning surrounded by her family, she was 86 years old. A homemaker, she was preceeded in death by her beloved husband Charles of 63 yrs. Born on May 10th 1931 In Ambler Pa to Elizabeth and Hugh McLaughlin. She...
Walter J. Mcclafferty
Feb 16, 2018
McClafferty Walter J. 73 of Philadelphia, passed peacefully on February 16, 2018. Beloved life partner for 37 years to Denise L. Coggins. Dear brother of Joseph (Carole), James (Helen) and Dennis (Terri). He is dearly loved and will be missed by his many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was a member of Cement Mason’s Local #592 and a US...
Irene M. Wisniewski
Feb 15, 2018
Wisniewski Irene M. (nee Staniec), age 96, formerly of Tacony, passed peacefully on February. 15, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Joseph S. Loving mother of Thomas (Annabelle), Andrew, MaryJo Spivak, Frank, and the late Eileen McDougal. Devoted Grandmother of 11 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild. Dear sister of Raymond Staniec and the late Ed...
Susan Marie Silcox
Feb 13, 2018
Susan Marie Silcox passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at Towne Manor West in E. Norriton, PA. She was 65. Susan was a former resident of King of Prussia, PA. She worked as a billing clerk in the Health Care industry. Susan loved all animals but especially dogs, enjoyed reading mystery and drama novels, enjoyed Scrabble and...
Donna M. Derosato-Snively
Feb 12, 2018
Donna M. DeRosato-Snively passed away peacefully on Monday, February 12, 2018, at her sister’s home in Plymouth Meeting, PA. She was 65. Donna was a resident of Plymouth Meeting, PA and a graduate of Plymouth Whitemarsh High School, Class of 1970. She was employed by Merck, Sharp & Dohme and previously worked for the former Montgomery Hospital. Donna was...
Ann M .Mckeon
Feb 11, 2018
McKeon Ann M., 88 of Jenkintown, peacefully on Feb. 11, 2018. Born in Thomastown, Ireland in County Kilkenny, Ann was in the Women’s Land Army during WWII in England and came to the U.S. in 1948, where she became a citizen in 1960. She enjoyed her garden and was an avid reader. She had worked for the Jenkintown School...
Robert J Dorazio
Feb 9, 2018
Robert Joseph Dorazio, son of Joseph and Elizabeth Dorazio, of Audubon, PA, aged 75, died 2/9/18. He is survived by daughter, Kim Dorazio and son-in-law, David Spahr of Philadelphia, PA, daughter, Leah Dorazio and son-in-law, Owen Lincoln of San Francisco, CA, and grandchildren, Nicolas, Noah, Mika, and Maya. He was preceded in death by wife, Janet Dorazio, nee Speer....
Corinne B. Hill
Feb 8, 2018
Corinne B. (Brescia) Hill passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at her residence in Wayne, PA. She was 77. Corinne grew up in South Philly and graduated from St. Maria Goretti in 1957. She worked as a legal secretary for Gov. Harold Stassen, the Annenberg Foundation and retired from Vanguard. She was a devout Catholic who was...
Michael J Bortulin
Feb 8, 2018
Michael J. Bortulin, 82, of West Norriton passed away on February 8, 2018 at his home after a long struggle with prostate cancer. Born August 5, 1935 in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Michael and Theresa (nee Braun) Bortulin. He was preceded in death by a brother Michael and a sister Catherine. Mike attended Air Force...

L. Joseph Bates, Sr.
Feb 6, 2018
Bates L. Joseph, Sr. age 90, formerly of LaMott, PA passed peacefully on February 6, 2018. An Army Veteran, Carpenter, A life member of the LaMott Fire Company in Cheltenham Township, and Police officer retiring from the Cheltenham Police Department. Beloved Husband of Mary Jane (Nee Livezey) for 63 years. Father of Mitzie (the late Bill), Joe (Colleen), Jane...
Marsha Lee Del Mauro
Feb 5, 2018
Marsha Lee Del Mauro passed away suddenly on Monday, February 5, 2018, at her residence in Florida. She was 48. Marsha was a resident of Davenport, FL and was formerly of Bridgeport, PA. She was a graduate of Upper Merion High School and worked as a Senior Field Associate/Sample Manager for MSI International in Florida. Marsha was a Philadelphia...
Rosemarie B. Gassen
Feb 4, 2018
Rosemarie B. “Rose” (Busciacco) Gassen passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 4, 2018 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. She was 86. Mrs. Gassen was a lifelong resident of Bridgeport, PA. She was a graduate of Norristown High School and worked in customer service for TV Guide. Rose was a member of Sacred Heart Church and the...
Walter V. Stutz
Feb 4, 2018
Walter “Wally” Stutz, 89 of Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday, February 4, 2018 at Deer Meadows Retirement Community. Born in New Philadelphia, PA, he was a son of the late Vincent and Margaret McGowan Stutz. Wally was a 1946 graduate of Blythe Township High School, New Philadelphia. Wally proudly and bravely served his country as...
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