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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Barbara M. (Welsh) Lonchar
Jun 8, 2011
Barbara Marie (Welsh) Lonchar passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at Montgomery Hospital in Norristown, PA. She was 69. Mrs. Lonchar was a resident of Swedeland, PA and was a member of SS. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Bridgeport, PA. She worked as an order selector for Fleming Foods. Barbara was a Republican Committee woman...
Martin J. Baltra
Jun 5, 2011
Baltra Martin J. suddenly June 5, 2011 of Bensalem at age 66. Survived by one son Walter. Services private at the convenience of the family.
Kathleen H. (Marley) Thomas
Jun 3, 2011
Kathleen H. (Marley) Thomas passed away peacefully on Friday, June 3, 2011,surrounded by her loving family at her residence in King of Prussia, PA. She was 85. Kathleen enjoyed reading and going to the Jersey Shore. Born in Marietta, PA on August 9, 1925, she was a daughter of the Late Charles and Catherine (Miller) Marley. She was the...
Robert J. Boerner, Jr.
Jun 2, 2011
Robert J. Boerner, Jr. passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 2, 2011 at Parkhouse Providence Pointe in Royersford, PA. He was 66. Mr. Boerner was previously a resident of King of Prussia, PA. He was a former teacher at the Admiral Farragut Academy in Toms River, NJ. Robert was a member of Mother of Divine Providence Church in King...
Dorothy J. (Kovac) Szuchy
Jun 1, 2011
Dorothy J. (Kovac) Szuchy passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at her residence in Bridgeport, PA. She was 84. Mrs. Szuchy worked as a payroll clerk for Dickson Investment Hardware in King of Prussia, PA. She was a member of Our Mother of Sorrows Church in Bridgeport, PA. Born in Bridgeport, PA on July 20, 1926, she...
Louise A. (Collins) Bednar
May 30, 2011
Louise A. (Collins) Bednar passed away peacefully on Monday, May 30, 2011, surrounded by her loving family at her residence in King of Prussia, PA. She was 70. Mrs. Bednar worked for Worldco Data in Trooper, PA and she also worked part time as a bus aid for the Upper Merion Area School District. Louise was a member of...
Mary Jane (Runco) Bennett
May 30, 2011
Mary Jane (Runco) Bennett passed away peacefully on Monday, May 30, 2011 at Montgomery Hospital in Norristown, PA. She was 79. Mrs. Bennett was a resident of King of Prussia, PA. She was the owner and operator of Mary's Place Restaurant in Hatboro, PA. Born in Norristown, PA on August 9, 1931, she was a daughter of the late...
Louis N. Sambrick, Jr.
May 27, 2011
Louis N. Sambrick, Jr. passed away peacefully on Friday, May 27, 2011 at the Coatesville VA Medical Center. He was 96. Mr. Sambrick was a resident of Norristown, PA and formerly of Conshohocken, PA. He worked for the former Adam Scheidt and the C. Schmid & Sons Brewing Co., both in Norristown, PA. Louis was a member of SS....
Cathryn G. Walsh
May 27, 2011
Walsh Cathryn G. (nee Genthert) On May 27, 2011 peacefully at age 100. Beloved wife of the late Harry J. Walsh. She was formerly of Ship Bottom NJ. Loving Mother of Harry (Marie), Jude (Maryann), Tom (Margie), Catherine Hagaman and Mary Anne Gryn (Anthony) Also survived by 22 Grandchildren. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers Mass Cards...
Gerald D. Schantz
May 22, 2011
Gerald D. "Bridgeport Jerry" Schantz passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 22, 2011, surrounded by his loving family at his residence in Trooper, PA. He was 71. Mr. Schantz was formerly of Bridgeport, PA. He worked as a machinist for the former Synthane Taylor Fiber Co. in Audubon, PA. He was a social member of the St. Valentines Club...
Mary (Dimarco) Domenick
May 20, 2011
Mary (DiMarco) Domenick passed away peacefully on Friday, May 20, 2011, surrounded by her loving family at Bellingham Retirement Living in West Chester, PA. She was 94. Mrs. Domenick was a resident of Malvern, PA. She was a retired bookkeeper for a construction company. Born in Roseto degli, providence of Abbruzzi, Italy, on December 15, 1916, she was a...
Laura Kogut
May 18, 2011
Mrs. Laura Kogut, 99, of Philadelphia passed away Wednesday, May 18th, 2011 peacefully. Mrs. Kogut was born in Phila., PA on January 5, 1912, the daughter of the late Vincent and Victoria (Kaminski) Stryjewski. She was the widow of Walter Kogut and Peter Czop.  Dear Mother of Anne Henofer (Frank) and the late Joseph, Stanley and Richard. Loving Babci...
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