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Madeleine M. Kelly
May 4, 2017
Madeleine M. Kelly Madeleine M. (nee Howard) 70, of Rydal, PA, passed peacefully on Thursday, May 4, 2017 while in the company of family, at her residence. She was the beloved wife of James P. Kelly. Madeleine was born in Philadelphia, PA on January 4, 1947, a daughter of the late Monica (Schenk) and Clarence Lew Howard. She was...
Thelma J Hamlin
May 2, 2017
Hamlin, Thelma J. (nee Jenkins) died on May 2, 2017 at Phoenixville Hospital, Hospice Care. She was 87 years old. Thelma was the daughter of the late Howard Jenkins and Florence Freas. She was born in Norristown, then lived in Eagleville for 65 years with her husband, the love of her life, John R. Hamlin Jr. Thelma worked at...
Norman P. Stinson
May 2, 2017
Norman Paul Stinson Norman Paul Stinson, 74, of Levittown, PA passed away Tuesday, May 2nd, 2017 at Chandler Hall, in Newtown. Norman was born in Philadelphia, PA on September 16, 1942, a son of the late Constance A. and Francis J. Stinson. He served in the U.S. Navy as a AN (E-3). Father of Mark Stinson (Mindy)
Elizabeth "Betty" C. Huston
May 1, 2017
Betty C. Huston (nee Cornell) died peacefully at home on May 1st at age 90. Born and raised in Teaneck, New Jersey, Betty found early success as a New York model, and then as an author and lecturer on teen grooming and manners. Beloved wife of the late John J. Huston for 58 years, Betty was the devoted mother...
Gerald M. Capp
May 1, 2017
Gerald P. Capp passed away peacefully on Monday, May 1, 2017 at his residence in the Normandy Farms Estate in Blue Bell, PA. He was 94. Mr. Capp was a former resident of King of Prussia, PA. He was a 1940 graduate of Mechanicsburg High School and also attended Drexel University. He worked as a Design Draftsman for computer...
Calvin M. Dolan, Sr.
Apr 30, 2017
Calvin “Cal” M. Dolan Sr. passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at his residence in Audubon, PA; he was formerly a longtime resident of Upper Merion. Calvin was 92. Calvin was the husband of 68 years to the late Mildred (Mateer) Dolan, who died in June 2016. Born in Lawrence, MA on November 18, 1924, Calvin was...
Elmer Charles Napper
Apr 28, 2017
Elmer Charles Napper, age 95 of Audubon, passed away after a short illness on Friday April 28, 2017 at Phoenixville Hospital. Born in NY to the late John and Blanch (Krum) Napper. Also preceded in death by his wife, Ella C. Napper and brother, Jack Napper. Elmer was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in both WWII and...
Raymond C. Schmale
Apr 26, 2017
Raymond C. Schmale of Pottstown, PA, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2017 at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center. He was 67. Raymond was employed at DEC of Pottstown, last working on April 21st. Born in Pottstown, PA on September 27, 1949, he was a son of the late Walter D. and Ruth C. (Reigel) Schmale. Surviving are three brothers:...
Krysten P. Laib
Apr 26, 2017
Krysten P. Laib, 45, of Jenkintown, PA passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 in Philadelphia. Krysten was born in Philadelphia, PA on December 30, 1971, the daughter of Kathleen Kelly. She was a member of Immaculate Conception BVM Church in Jenkintown, PA 19046. She was working as an Uber Driver and nurse’s aid while she was preparing...
Francis Finsterbusch
Apr 25, 2017
Finsterbusch Francis 92 of Fox Chase after a short illness died on April 25, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Mary ‘Kenny’. Francis was a lifetime member of the William D. Oxley A.L. Post #133 and a former Commander of the Wanamaker American Legion Post. Loving father of Sister Francis Michael IHM, Joanne Notturno (Joseph), Helen Holmstrup (Paul) and...
Leroy J Downs
Apr 24, 2017
Leroy “Lee” J Downs passed away peacefully at home on April 24, 2017 in Audubon, PA. He was born in Latrobe, PA and as a child moved to Philadelphia, PA. While attending high school, he met the love of his life, Marie. They were married in 1959 at Good Shepherd Church, moved to Glenolden then to Audubon, PA. He...
Rita L. Pelbano
Apr 22, 2017
Pelbano, Rita L., age 90 of Philadelphia, passed away on April 22, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas E. Pelbano. Survived by her daughters, Rita Ann Pelbano and Maureen Atwell (Timothy); 2 grandchildren, Sheena and Nicholas; her sister, Mary Amodei; as well as nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing...
George A White Jr.
Apr 21, 2017
George A. White, Jr. George A. White, Jr. age 82 of Wilmington, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 21, 2017. Born in Wilmington to the late, George A. and Helen C. (nee Connell) White Sr. George was born on February 8, 1935, in Wilmington, where he graduated from P.S. DuPont H.S. and attended Goldey-Beacom College. He loved...
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