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Dr. Donald E.G. Shaw
Jun 13, 2014
Villanova Professor Emeritus Donald E. Shaw, 74, died at home June 13, 2014, after a long struggle with lymphoma. A 45-year resident of King of Prussia, he had taught in the Physics Department of Villanova University for 40 years, retiring in 2009 as his illness worsened.Dr. Shaw was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada to W. Edward and H. Mabel...
Blanche B. Mendrey
Jun 12, 2014
Blanche B. Mendrey, 96, of Trooper,PA, passed away Thursday June 12, 2014Â peacefully at Phoenixville Hospital. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on February 15, 1918 to the late Joseph and Sophie (nee Sowizdral) Zawislack. She married her husband John Mendrey on August 31, 1946; he preceded her in death in 1989. Also preceding her in death was her...
Daryl E. Yeager
Jun 11, 2014
YEAGER Daryl E. ‘Lefty’ Yeager of Conshohocken passed on June 11, 2014 at age 65.  Beloved husband of Holly (nee Hogan), Loving Father of Melody Snyder (David), Grandfather of Devon,   Dear brother of Sharon Augustine, Diana Dieciedue and Marsha Pettine.  He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, Great nieces and nephews and other family members.  Family will receive...
Claire J. Macarthur
Jun 11, 2014
Claire J. MacArthur passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 in Kingsbridge Home in Brevard, NC. She was 84. Relatives and friends are invited to Claire's Graveside Service at Calvary Cemetery, Matsonford & Gulph Rds., Lower Merion Twp., PA on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at 10:00 am.
Joseph A. Melchiorre
Jun 10, 2014
Joseph A. Melchiorre passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at Chestnut Hill Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. He was 87. Mr. Melchiorre was a resident of Norristown, PA. He worked as a pool attendant for the Upper Merion Area School District. Joseph was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church in Norristown, PA. Mr. Melchiorre was a...
Frank Kenneth Nielsen
Jun 9, 2014
Frank Kenneth "Ken" Nielsen passed away peacefully on Monday, June 9, 2014, with his loving wife at his bedside in his home in King of Prussia, PA. He was 88. Ken was a graduate of Tufts University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. After graduation, he took a job with the Pennsylvania Railroad which was the remarkable start of...
Joseph F. Sherkness
Jun 9, 2014
Joseph F. Sherkness passed away peacefully on Monday, June 9, 2014, surrounded by his loving family at his residence in Bridgeport, PA. He was 85. Mr. Sherkness worked as a truck driver for the former Tose Trucking in Bridgeport, PA. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. Born in Mahanoy City, PA on September 1, 1928,...
Benjamin Martin
Jun 8, 2014
Benjamin Martin passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 8, 2014 at Arden Courts Assisted Living in King of Prussia, PA. He was 83. Mr. Martin was a US Army veteran. He worked as a self-employed architect. Born in Philadelphia, PA on May 5, 1931, he was a son of the late Briton and Harriet (Enders) Martin. Funeral services and...
Sandra C. San Francisco
Jun 7, 2014
Sandra C. San Francisco passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 7, 2014, at Kindred Hospital in Havertown, PA. She was 64. Sandra was a resident of Limerick, PA. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church in Norristown, PA. Sandra loved her family, including her five cats. She was an exceptional seamstress and loved her arts and...
Anthony H. Carroll
Jun 5, 2014
Anthony H. Carroll ‘Hank’          Anthony H. Carroll, 84, of Tacony, passed away Thursday, June 5th, 2014 peacefully, at the Philadelphia Protestant Home. Hank was born in Philadelphia, PA on August 24, 1929, a son of the late Anthony Henry Carrollo    and Stella Dorothy (Sobotka). He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War on the USS Columbus. He...
Theresa V. (Urbano) Rosa
Jun 4, 2014
Theresa Virginia (Urbano) Rosa, age 89, formerly of Bridgeport, PA went to heaven peacefully on Wednesday, June 4, 2014, at Villa Saint Martha in Downingtown PA.Born in Swedeland, PA to Philomena and Antonio Urbano on July 27, 1924, Theresa was married for 67 years to Emidio Rosa of Bridgeport, PA. She resided in Bridgeport for many years before moving...
Louise A. Snyder
Jun 3, 2014
Louise A. Snyder passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at Mercy Suburban Hospital in E. Norriton, PA. She was 60. Louise was a resident of Bridgeport, PA. Born in Trenton, NJ on August 9, 1953, she was a daughter of John and Marjorie (Swank) Snyder. Funeral services and interment will be private at the request of the...
Brenda L. (Jones) Collins
Jun 3, 2014
Brenda L. (Jones) Collins passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at Einstein Medical Center Montgomery in E. Norriton, PA. She was 50. Born in Norristown, PA on November 9, 1963, she was a daughter of Norman and Marion (Robinson) Jones. Funeral services and interment will be private at the request of the family.
Margaret T. (Kovach) Dob
Jun 1, 2014
Margaret T. (Kovach) Dob passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 1, 2014 at Marliere Care Center in New Port Richey, Florida. She was 83. Mrs. Dob was a resident of New Port Richey, FL and was previously of Bridgeport, PA. She was a member of St. Augustine R.C. Church in Bridgeport, PA. Born in Bridgeport, PA on September 12,...
Betty Lou Wilson
May 31, 2014
Betty Lou Wilson Of Audubon Pennsylvania  Betty Lou Wilson, 77, of Audubon Pennsylvania passed away Saturday, May 31st peacefully, at Towne Manor West. She was born in Johnstown, PA on July 21, 1936 to the late Gladys Irene (Barr) and Francis Harcher. Her Husband, Charles Bert Wilson also preceded her in death Betty enjoyed dessert, Genuardi’s, Word Search, and...
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