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Jane Rea Stearns

Jane Rea Stearns

Feb 2, 2017

Jane Rea Stearns, age 90, died February 02, 2017. Widow of Frank Rockefeller Stearns. Mrs. Stearns was born September 02, 1926, in Syracuse, N.Y. to Leon Guy and Edith Minnie Rea. She attended Syracuse University where she met her husband, whom she married in 1950. She was active in her church, St. James Lutheran, doing volunteer work. Jane also...

John Edward Arnold

John Edward Arnold

Feb 1, 2017

John E. Arnold John E. Arnold, 89, of Wyncote, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Holy Redeemer Hospital. He was the husband of Jane E. (Sulzbach) Arnold for 58 years. They were married at St. Fidelis Church in College Point, NY. John was born in Philadelphia, PA on February 1, 1928, a son of the...

James R. Dougherty

James R. Dougherty

Jan 31, 2017

James R. Dougherty passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Chester Valley Nursing & Rehab in Malvern, PA. He was 84. Mr. Dougherty was a resident of Chesterbrook, PA and was formerly of King of Prussia, PA. He was the owner of Dougherty Printing in Bridgeport, PA for 35 years, until his retirement in 2007. He was a...

Richard Vanzandt

Richard Vanzandt

Jan 30, 2017

Richard VanZandt, age 88 of Audubon passed away peacefully on Monday, January 30, 2017. He was born in Philadelphia to the late Joseph and Blanche VanZandt. His wife, Joan passed away in 1996. Also preceded in death by a brother, Joseph and sister-in-law Elaine. He was a graduate of Drexel University, a veteran of the U.S. Navy and active...

John M. Rizzuto

John M. Rizzuto

Jan 28, 2017

John M. Rizzuto, age 76 of Eagleville passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 28, 2017. Born in Norristown to the late John and Lillian Rizzuto. John retired from Montgomery County Correctional Facility in 2005. He enjoyed fishing and playing cards with his friends. John also really enjoyed attending his children and grandchildren’s sporting...

Joseph M. Basile

Joseph M. Basile

Jan 26, 2017

Joseph M. Basile passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 26, 2017, surrounded by his loving family at his residence in Blue Bell, PA. He was 78. Mr. Basile was a Commercial Realtor and founder of J.M. Basile & Associate. He was an active member of Holy Saviour Church, Norristown, PA. Joe was an author and historian. He was involved...

Marie T.  Paschall

Marie T. Paschall

Jan 26, 2017

Marie T. "Terese" (Hanlon) Paschall passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at Season's Hospice in Phoenixville, PA. She was 85. Mrs. Paschall was a resident of Pottstown, PA and was previously of Bridgeport, PA. She worked as a Registered Nurse in Bridgeport and then for Montgomery Hospital and Sacred Heart Hospital, both in Norristown, PA. She later...

Thomas E. Green

Thomas E. Green

Jan 26, 2017

Thomas E. Green, age 74, of West Norriton passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at his home. Born in Palmerton, PA to the late Ralph and Jennie Green. He is also preceded in death by a son, Thomas. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Thomas is survived by his wife, Maryann; a son, Stephen...

John W. Miller, Jr.

John W. Miller, Jr.

Jan 25, 2017

John W. Miller, Jr., 81 of Elkins Park, January 25, 2017 while in the company of family. Beloved husband of Genevieve (nee Carpitella). Loving father of Bernadette Braman (Joe), Theresa Nedbal (Tom), Marguerite Parker (Steve), Joseph, Richard A. (Marcia) and the late John W. III (survived by Denise), Christopher X. (survived by Mary), Genevieve and Maryanne. Devoted Grandfather of...

Roberta B. "Bobbe" Fiorito

Roberta B. "Bobbe" Fiorito

Jan 22, 2017

Roberta B. “Bobbe” (Borgstede) Fiorito passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 22, 2017, surrounded by her loving family at her residence in King of Prussia, PA. She was 84. Bobbe graduated from the former Norristown High School, Class of 1949, and Millersville State Teachers College in 1953. She started her career at Willistown Township Elementary School and finished with...

Jaclyn June Mitchell

Jaclyn June Mitchell

Jan 22, 2017

Jacyln June Mitchell, age 73 of Norristown, Pa passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Brookside Nursing Home, in Roslyn, Pa. Born in Uniontown, Pa to the late Clarence and June Mitchell, Jr. She was a relator for 30 years before retiring in 2007. She started a group called Your Senior Advantage Team (YSAT). She enjoyed helping seniors...

Dorothy Margaret Fisher

Dorothy Margaret Fisher

Jan 20, 2017

Dorothy (Lang) Fisher residing at Parkhouse Nursing and Rehabilitation in Royersford, PA, formerly of Beaver, PA and Daugherty Twp, died Friday, January 20, 2017 following a brief illness. Born May 25, 1920 in Daugherty Twp. to the late Herbert and Gertrude Majors. She was a resident of Beaver for 43 years and a member of SS Peter and Paul...

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