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James J. Schwemmer
Jun 23, 2017
James J. Schwemmer passed away suddenly on Friday, June 23, 2017 at his residence in W. Norriton, PA. He was 74. James worked in sales as an electrical wholesaler. He was a US Army veteran. Born in Norristown, PA on December 6, 1942, he was a son of the late Martin and Elizabeth (Estock) Schwemmer. Surviving is his loving...
Rose M Schwartz
Jun 22, 2017
Rose M. Schwartz Rose M. Schwartz (nee Venneri) 94, of Meadowbrook, PA, formerly of Tacony, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017 peacefully, at St. Joseph Manor. Rose was born in Mangone, Italy, on April 13, 1923, a daughter of the late Antoinetta (Mauro) and Giuseppe Venneri. She was the widow of Adam J. Schwartz. She was a lifetime member...
Judith T. Feltner
Jun 22, 2017
Judith T. (Toner) Feltner passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. She was 75. Judith was a resident of Coatesville, PA. She worked as a stocker for Kohl's Department Store. Born in West Chester, PA on November 3, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Joseph O. and Ruby...
Helen L. Collins
Jun 21, 2017
Helen L. (Geilfuss) Collins, 93, of Ambler, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at Spring House Estates, in Lower Gwynedd. She was the beloved widow of Thomas J. Collins. Helen was born in Philadelphia, PA on July 1, 1923, a daughter of the late Helen (Canney) and William F. Geilfuss, Sr. and sister of the late...
Alma M. Reilly
Jun 19, 2017
Alma Mae Reilly, 101, born August 5, 1915, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 19, 2017 at 12:30 AM at Genesis Health Care, Laurel Center, Hamburg, PA. She was the widow of Kearney F. Reilly who died March 17, 1995. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Ella Carlotta (Yerkes) Kline. Mrs. Reilly was...
John F. Martyn
Jun 19, 2017
John Francis Martyn John Francis Martyn, 71, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 19th, 2017. John was born in Philadelphia, PA on December 29, 1945, a son of the late Miriam (Schmieg) and William Martyn, and brother of the late James. He was employed as a Probation Officer for 35 years retiring in 2006, and worked...
Mary A. Murphy
Jun 18, 2017
Mary A. Murphy (nee Mastrangelo) passed away peacefully on June 18, 2017. Preceded in death by her devoted husband Joseph J. Survived by her caring sister, Catherine Kavanaugh; faithful children, Eileen (Thomas) Campbell, Deacon Joseph A. (Linda), and William J. (Clare); nine loving grandchildren; 19 precious great-grandchildren; along with numerous loyal nieces and nephews and their families. Mass of...
Martin J. O'Gara
Jun 18, 2017
Martin J. O’Gara (Marty), 80, of Jenkintown, PA, passed away at home, peacefully, on June 18, 2017. Born and raised in Philadelphia, he is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Maryanna (McGuirk) and 6 children: Michael (Gina Sergio) O’Gara, Bethanne (Anthony) Dippolito, Joseph (Lynn) O’Gara, Timothy (Sara) O’Gara, Maryanne (Steven) Beal and Terrence (Stephanie) O’Gara. Marty is...
Gwendolyn Kohler
Jun 16, 2017
Gwendolyn “Gwen” (Why) Kohler passed away peacefully on Friday, June 16, 2017 at Seasons Hospice in Phoenixville, PA. She was 68. Mrs. Kohler was a resident of Boyertown, PA and was formerly of King of Prussia, PA. She worked as a teacher's aide for the Upper Merion Area School District. Gwen was a volunteer at Candlebrook Elementary School and...
Edna Louise Kulesza
Jun 15, 2017
Edna Louise Kulesza Edna Louise ‘Weesie’ Kulesza, (Nee Nicholson) 88, of Philadelphia, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2017, peacefully, at Philadelphia Protestant Home. Edna was born in Philadelphia, PA on October 4, 1928, a daughter of the late Dorothy Dungan and Howard Nicholson; and sister of the late James Nicholson and Dorothy Reed. She was an employee of First...
Earl Gardiner Russell
Jun 13, 2017
Earl G. Russell, age 92, of Havertown PA, passed away on June 13, 2017, with his family at his bedside. Born and raised in Philadelphia, he was the beloved husband of Barbara (Pierucci) for 68 years. He served in World War 2 as a member of the U.S. Army Air Forces, and was named a "Chevalier" in the French...
Donald J. Rehrman
Jun 13, 2017
Donald J. Rehrman passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at Seasons Hospice in Phoenixville, PA. He was 83. Donald was a resident of Spring City, PA. He worked as a computer tech for NASA. Donald was a US Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. Born in Ridley Park, PA on November 10, 1933, he was a son...
Christopher M. Jordan
Jun 13, 2017
Christopher M. Jordan passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at his residence. He was 57. Chris was a longtime resident of Bridgeport, PA and a current resident of Norristown, PA. He worked as a stocker for Genuardi’s Family Markets. Born in Philadelphia, PA on April 14, 1960, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mary...
Mildred Kirkner
Jun 12, 2017
Mildred “Mim” Kirkner age 89 of Norristown passed away peacefully on Monday, June 12, 2017 at Sunrise of Blue Bell. She was born in NY, NY to the late Alexander and Bertha (Harsanyi) Romeu. She is also preceded in death by 3 brothers, Jules, William, Raymond and a daughter in law, Monica Kirkner. Mim enjoyed bowling, dancing and was...
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