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Raymond C. Schmale

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

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

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

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

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.

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...

Kenneth H. "Smitty" Smith, Sr.

Kenneth H. "Smitty" Smith, Sr.

Apr 20, 2017

Kenneth H. “Smitty” Smith Sr. passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Suburban Community Hospital in E. Norriton, PA. He was 84. Mr. Smith was a resident of Bridgeport, PA, where he lived with his son, Kenneth Jr. and granddaughter, Katlyn Smith. He was a steel worker for various steel companies in the area. Smitty was a...

Gerald Thomas Boyer, Sr.

Gerald Thomas Boyer, Sr.

Apr 18, 2017

Boyer, Gerald Thomas Sr. “Jerry”, 91 of Philadelphia, PA passed away peacefully on April 18, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Anne “Nancy” (nee McElwee). Jerry proudly served in the Navy during WWII and was a dedicated teacher for the city of Philadelphia. He was the Loving father of Gerald Jr. (Evelyn), Thomas (Reed Apaghian), Mary Ellen B. Mack,...

Antonietta Carafa

Antonietta Carafa

Apr 18, 2017

Carafa, Antonietta (Brandone) died April 18, 2017. Survived by her husband Francesco, her children Luigi (Patrizia), Gabriele (Jody) and Giovanna Cornely (Tom); 6 grandchildren, Maria Pfeiffer (Daniel), Amanda Russo (Devin), Michael and Chase Carafa, Jack and Sean Cornely; 2 great grandchildren, Elise and Owen Pfeiffer. Mom enjoyed cooking and baking for her family, playing bingo, and spoiling her grandchildren....

Stephen Andrew Danilak, Sr.

Stephen Andrew Danilak, Sr.

Apr 17, 2017

Stephen A. Danilak Sr., 74 of Willow Grove, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2017 after complications from a devastating fire in his home. He was surrounded by his three loving sons and daughters-in-law at the time of his passing at Temple University Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Stephen and Elizabeth (Vereb) Danilak....

Robert  F. Kaupp, Sr.

Robert F. Kaupp, Sr.

Apr 17, 2017

Robert F., Sr. 88 of Willow Grove passed peacefully on April 17, 2017. Bob was the beloved husband of the late Mary R. ‘Porter’ Kaupp. Loving father of Carolyn Kaupp, Lorraine Bailer (Clifford) and Robert F. Jr. (Jennifer). He was the devoted Grandfather of Meghan Bailer, Hannah Kaupp and Molly Kaupp. Dear brother of Walter Kaupp. Bob was involved...

Maria Korom

Maria Korom

Apr 16, 2017

Maria (Kalatschan) Korom passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 16, 2017 at her residence in King of Prussia, PA. She was 89. Mrs. Korom worked as a nurse’s aide at Doylestown Manor for 15 years. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Bridgeport, PA. Maria was an excellent cook and baker. She was a “first class wife”...

Matthew  Anthony Fosco

Matthew Anthony Fosco

Apr 15, 2017

Matthew A. Fosco, 19 of Oaks, PA passed away peacefully in his sleep April 15, 2017 at home with his family. Born October 28, 1997 in Norristown, PA to Steven and Michele Fosco. Matthew was a graduate of Spring-Ford High School. He enjoyed being on the wrestling team and being active in baseball and basketball. He has a competitive...

Elizabeth D. Marks

Elizabeth D. Marks

Apr 11, 2017

Elizabeth D. Marks Elizabeth D. (nee Denver), 96, of Abington, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. Beloved wife for 56 years of Harry Sidmon Marks II, until his passing in 1999. Elizabeth was born in Bryn Athyn, PA on December 27, 1920, a daughter of the late Agnes (Robinson) and Andrew A. Denver, Sr. She was the...

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