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Helen M. Conrad

Helen M. Conrad

Jul 12, 2011

Helen M. Conrad passed away peacefully in Mercy Suburban Hospital in E. Norriton, PA on Tuesday, July 12, 2011. She was 74. Ms. Conrad was a resident of King of Prussia. She worked as a bookkeeper for Burnside Plumbing in Berwyn, PA.Born in Chester, PA on February 9, 1937, she was a daughter of the late Joseph R. and...

James E. Hamblen

James E. Hamblen

Jul 11, 2011

James E. Hamblen passed away peacefully on Monday, July 11, 2011 at Paoli Hospital in Paoli, PA. He was 76. Mr. Hamblen was a resident of Wayne PA. He was a Vice President and Treasurer at Smith-Kline-Beckman (now Glaxo-Smith-Kline) in Philadelphia, PA. Mr. Hamblen was a US Army veteran of the Korean Conflict.Born in Big Stone Gap, VA on...

William M. Duffy

William M. Duffy

Jul 8, 2011

William M. Duffy June 21, 1945 – July 8, 2011  Retired Philadelphia Firefighter and Vietnam Veteran. William “Bill” Duffy, retired as a Lieutenant from the Fire Department in 2006. He graduated from Fire School in 1977 and was assigned to Ladder 7 at 4th and Girard. Bill spent at least fifteen years of his career at this ladder company...

Frank Tornetta

Frank Tornetta

Jul 7, 2011

Frank Tornetta passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 7, 2011 at Montgomery Hospital in Norristown, PA. He was 85. Mr. Tornetta was a resident of King of Prussia PA. He worked as a food distributor for the former Fleming Foods in Oaks, PA. Frank was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Bridgeport, PA. Mr. Tornetta...

William  Sr. Gallagher

William Sr. Gallagher

Jul 4, 2011

William Gallagher Sr. passed away peacefully on Monday, July 4, 2011 at Mercy Suburban Hospital in E. Norriton, PA. He was 83. Mr. Gallagher was a resident of King of Prussia PA. He worked as a truck driver for the former Fleming Foods in Oaks, PA and as a scalemaster for Valley Forge Inc. Bill was a graduate of...

Steven R. Oberholtzer

Steven R. Oberholtzer

Jul 3, 2011

Steven R. Oberholtzer passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 3, 2011 at Montgomery Hospital in Norristown, PA. He was 54. Mr. Oberholtzer was a resident of Norristown, PA. He worked in construction as a painter.Born in Philadelphia, PA on August 15, 1956, he was a son of Donald V. and Esther M. (McNally) Oberholtzer.Funeral services and interment will be...

Joseph Leo Shay,  Iv

Joseph Leo Shay, Iv

Jul 2, 2011

Joseph Leo Shay, IV passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 2, 2011 at his brother's residence in Gilbertsville, PA. He was 43. Mr. Shay was a resident of New York City, NY. He worked as a self-employed plumber. Born in Bethpage, NY on May 17, 1968, he was a son of Joseph L. and Marbeth J. (McFerran) Shay. Funeral...

Sherry E. Rabee

Sherry E. Rabee

Jun 28, 2011

Sherry E. (Williams) Rabee passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at her residence in E. Norriton, PA. She was 60. Mrs. Rabee worked as an accountant for the IRS. Born in Baltimore City, MD on January 22, 1951, she was a daughter of the late Neile Crumpton Williams and Mary Jean (Sann) Williams. Surviving is her loving...

Anthony R. Fishy' Bolognese

Anthony R. Fishy' Bolognese

Jun 26, 2011

Anthony R. "Fishy" Bolognese passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 26, 2011, surrounded by his loving family at his residence in King of Prussia, PA. He was 77. Tony was a self employed contractor at his own business, Bolognese Construction for over 25 years. He attended Bridgeport High School and was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel...

John V. 'Jack' Ottaviano

John V. 'Jack' Ottaviano

Jun 25, 2011

John V. "Jack" Ottaviano passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 25, 2011, surrounded by his loving family at his residence in Lansdale, PA. He was 72. Mr. Ottaviano was a District Manager for the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board. He was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Bridgeport, PA. Mr. Ottaviano was a US Air Force...

Catherine M. (Burcaw) Leach

Catherine M. (Burcaw) Leach

Jun 24, 2011

Catherine M. (Burcaw) Leach passed away peacefully on Friday, June 24, 2011 at Montgomery Hospital in Norristown, PA. She was 95. Mrs. Leach was a resident of W. Norriton, PA. She was a very active member of the Roxboro Baptist Church in Philadelphia, PA. Catherine was also a member of the Senior Adult Center in Norristown, PA. She loved...

Harold L. Anderson

Harold L. Anderson

Jun 21, 2011

Anderson Harold L. Suddenly June 21, 2011 of Tacony at age 56, Beloved son of the late James and Edna C. Farrell.  Loving Brother of Timothy Farrell (Michele).  Dear Uncle of Nicole Farrell and Great Uncle of Kiley.   He served in the U.S. Marines for 10 years as a SSGT in the Vietnam War. He was a Production Supervisor...

Hubert J. Ludwig

Hubert J. Ludwig

Jun 19, 2011

Hubert J. Ludwig, Ph.D., passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 19, 2011 at Bryn Mawr Hospital. He was 76. Mr. Ludwig was a resident of E. Norriton, PA. He was a retired math professor at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, where he taught from 1968 to 2000. Mr. Ludwig earned his A.A. in Chemical Engineering from Springfield College...

David F. Blacker

David F. Blacker

Jun 18, 2011

Dave, born March 22, 1964, of Wilmington passed away June 18, 2011 at age 47. He was the loving husband of LaDatha Blacker. He served as member of the coast guard and worked as a salesman for the Hillman Group. He loved spending time on his boat and riding his motorcycle. Dave truly lived his life to the fullest,...

Thelma E. (Melchiorre) Tornetta

Thelma E. (Melchiorre) Tornetta

Jun 15, 2011

Thelma (Melchiorre) Tornetta passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at Paoli Hospital Paoli. She was 86. Mrs. Tornetta was a resident of King of Prussia PA. She worked part time for the former Gimbles Department Store in King of Prussia, PA. Thelma was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Bridgeport, PA. She was...

John J. (Jack) Hoban

John J. (Jack) Hoban

Jun 14, 2011

Hoban John J. 'Jack' died June 14, 2011 at age 77 of Pennypack Woods & formerly of Tacony.  Mr. Hoban was born in Buckrun, PA on October 3, 1933, the son of the late Raymond and Helen (Barnyock) Hoban. Beloved husband for 53 years to Joan M. (nee Schwarz).  Loving father of Cathy Ann Ashcroft, Linda Heisler (Anthony), John...

Jane Elizabeth (Williams) Knarr

Jane Elizabeth (Williams) Knarr

Jun 13, 2011

Jane Elizabeth (Williams) Knarr passed away peacefully on Monday, June 13, 2011, surrounded by her loving family at her residence in King of Prussia, PA. She was 76. Mrs. Knarr was a member of St. Matthew's United Methodist Church of Valley Forge in Wayne, PA. Born in Philadelphia, PA on March 9, 1935, she was a daughter of the...

Ida M. (Carfagno) Wanczyk

Ida M. (Carfagno) Wanczyk

Jun 11, 2011

Ida M. (Carfagno) Wanczyk passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 11, 2011 at ManorCare Health Services in King of Prussia, PA. She was 80. Mrs. Wanczyk was a resident of Bridgeport, PA. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Swedesburg, PA. Ida was a graduate of the former Bridgeport High School, Class of 1949. She was an...

Helen T. (Fitzpatrick) Rushton

Helen T. (Fitzpatrick) Rushton

Jun 10, 2011

Helen T. (Fitzpatrick) Rushton passed away peacefully on June 10, 2011 at Bryn Mawr Hospital. She was 87. Helen was a resident of Wayne, PA and a member of St. Monica's Church.She is survived by her loving family including 2 sons, Michael J. Rushton of Phoenixville, PA and Jeffrey J. Rushton of E. Norriton, PA; a daughter, Florence E....

Mortimer J. Melican

Mortimer J. Melican

Jun 9, 2011

Mortimer Joseph Melican 12/17/25 - 6/9/11 RIP                       In the distant future, when we all walk among the stars, there will be only one memory having any power.  All human glory and influence will have passed into the circle of time, but there will be one thing which will echo.  That sole thing which is the most compelling in human...

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