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Richard Julian Kisielowski
Nov 4, 2024
Richard Julian Kisielowski departed this earth on Monday, November 4, 2024 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. He was 66 years old. Richard earned his accounting degree from New Hampshire College in Manchester, NH, where he was also a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He was president and controller of United Terex, Inc., where he was involved in business operations...
Marguerite F. Pritz
Nov 3, 2024
Marguerite F. Pritz, 95, of Jenkintown PA, passed away peacefully at Artman Lutheran Home in Ambler on November 3, 2024. She was born on August 12, 1929, in Philadelphia PA to William and Anna Frizzell.
Marguerite was the beloved wife of the late Peter J. Pritz, Sr. and loving mother of Marguerite Geist, Karl Pritz, Peter Pritz,...
Maryanne Leonard
Nov 1, 2024
Maryanne (nee Hornberger) Leonard passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 1, 2024 at The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. She was 53 years old. Maryanne was a resident of Woodlyn, PA and a member of Our Lady of Peace Roman Catholic Church. She received her undergraduate and Advanced Masters degree as a Cardiac Nurse Practitioner...
Nicholas J. "Chief" Rotondo, Sr.
Nov 1, 2024
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Nicholas “Chief” Rotondo Sr., a dedicated educator and esteemed community leader, who left this world on November 1, 2024, after a life deeply committed to enriching the lives of those around him. Chief was known for his unwavering dedication to community, inspiring leadership, and genuine passion for education.
Chief...
Dr. Lorraine Kligman
Oct 31, 2024
Dr. Lorraine Kligman, born on May 27, 1929, passed away on October 31, 2024, at the age of 95 in Philadelphia, PA. After raising her two sons, Lorraine pursued a doctorate in biology and went on to become a distinguished research scientist. With her keen intellect and unwavering commitment to advancing the field of biology, Dr. Kligman dedicated her...
Chris A. George
Oct 31, 2024
Chris A. George, 73, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Chris was a resident of King of Prussia, PA. He was the owner and president of Overbrook Tile Company, Inc., previously based in Bridgeport, PA, and Philadelphia, PA. Chris enjoyed playing golf and was a longtime member of Hershey's Mill Golf Club in West Chester,...
Marjorie A. Lertora
Oct 29, 2024
Marjorie A. (nee Budd) Lertora passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at her home in King of Prussia, PA surrounded by her loving daughters and family. Born in Otisville, NY on November 7, 1937, Marjorie was the youngest of eleven children of the late Charles and Josephine (nee McLaughlin) Budd. She was the devoted wife of John...
Lore Bamberger
Oct 27, 2024
Lore Bamberger (nee Kramer), age 97, passed away peacefully on October 27th at Rydal Park Medical Center. She was the only child of Edwin and Emma Kramer and was born on January 23rd, 1927, in Stuttgart, Germany. She emigrated to the United States in 1934 at the age of seven. Raised in Philadelphia she began her career as an...
Keith Ryan Soule
Oct 26, 2024
Keith Ryan Soule, 34, of Bensalem, PA, passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 26th, 2024, leaving behind a legacy that will be forever remembered. Born in Huntingdon Valley, PA, on May 11, 1990, to Michelle Murphy and James Alfred Soule, Keith was a remarkable individual who lived life with boundless enthusiasm and a heart full of love.
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Fran Blythe O'Neill
Oct 26, 2024
Fran Blythe O’Neill age 64 of Phoenixville, Pa passed away after a lengthy illness on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Accelerate Skilled Nursing. She was born on May 29, 1960 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Lawrence and Phyllis Hirshman.
Fran is survived by her husband, Mark C. O’Neill; 2 sisters, Jayne Hirshman and Amy Timlin (Francis);...
Victor L. Barr, Jr.
Oct 26, 2024
Victor L. Barr, Jr. passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at the age of 79. Born November 18, 1944 in Philadelphia, Vic was a graduate of St. Tommy Moore High School and Penn State University, where he earned an Architecture degree and went on to launch an award-winning international design career.
Most fondly remembered for his...
Rosalie A. Fox
Oct 25, 2024
Rosalie A. Fox, 103, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family in Bensalem, PA. Born in Philadelphia, PA, on May 6, 1921, to the late Rose M. (Crookston) and Francis DeSales Kelly, Rosalie lived a life full of love and joy. She was the beloved wife of Harry C. Fox, and they are...
Verna Marie Lynch
Oct 25, 2024
Verna Marie Lynch (nee Pinkerton), 98, of Jenkintown, PA passed away peacefully on October 25, 2024. Verna, before moving to Jenkintown, resided in Sea Isle City, NJ and Elkins Park, PA. Born on November 15, 1925 to the late Anna and Vernon Pinkerton. Predeceased by her beloved husband Frank and dear sister Anne Ambrosino.
Loving mother of...
Marino V. Verderame
Oct 23, 2024
Marino V. Verderame, or as most knew him, “Champ,” passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. He was 82 years old. Marino was a resident of King of Prussia, PA for 54 years. A graduate of Bishop Neumann High School in 1960 and Temple University in 1965, he worked as an accountant, owned his own printing shop, and...
Bertha Rowan
Oct 22, 2024
Bertha Pelka Rowan passed away on October 22, 2024 in Trooper, PA at the age of 88. She is survived by her loving husband of sixty-four years, Francis A. Rowan; 3 children, Francis “Frank” (Jennifer) of Birdsboro, Judy Rowan of Trooper, Rosemarie Hatton (Marc) of Philadelphia; and her sister, Theresa Granieri. “Babci” is also survived by her 4 grandchildren,...
William Furry
Oct 21, 2024
William (Billy) Furry, 49, of Philadelphia, PA passed away suddenly on October 21, 2024. William was born on September 8, 1975, a loving son of Joyce (Furry) Dees and Leon Dees.
He was the loving partner for 30 years to Sharon Shimborski and stepfather to her children Crystal and Ronnie. William is the loving step grandfather to...
Maria Baran
Oct 19, 2024
Maria Baran, 75, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Born on July 7, 1949, in Poland to the late Irena (Jakubowska) and Wacław Gawdzinski, Maria was the devoted wife of the late Andrzej Tadeusz Baran. She is survived by her two sons, Szczepan and Andrzej, and was a cherished grandmother whose favorite pastime was lovingly spoiling her...
Barbara Ann Fromm
Oct 17, 2024
Barbara Ann Fromm, 80, of King of Prussia, a retired caregiver and devoted wife of Walter, passed away peacefully on October 17 after a long illness.
Barbara was born on October 14, 1944, to Paul and Bertha Hansell in Norristown, PA. After graduating from Bishop Kenrick High School in 1962, she went on to study briefly at...
Michael W. Van Dorick
Oct 16, 2024
Michael W. Van Dorick, 82, of Warminster, PA passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 16, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Michael was born on June 17, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA to Genevieve (Olshefski) and Michael Van Dorick.
He was the beloved husband of Mary P. (nee Riva). Loving father of Denise Pritz (Bill), Bill VanDorick (Janna), Stefanie...
Walter John Tudor
Oct 13, 2024
Walter John Tudor, 75, of Bensalem, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 13th, 2024, after a short yet courageous battle with cancer. He is now reunited with his beloved wife, Rose (Anastasio) Tudor. Born in Philadelphia, PA, on March 21, 1949, Walt was the cherished son of the late Pearl (Haegele) and Richard Tudor.
He deeply...
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