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Eleanor M. (Kochart) Surmiak
Jan 23, 2011
Eleanor M. (Kochart) Surmiak passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2011 at Paoli Hospital in Paoli, PA. She was 79. Mrs. Surmiak was a resident of Collegeville, PA. She was a self-employed hairdresser. Born in Ephrata, PA on February 23, 1931, she was a daughter of Calvin and Alice (Mentzer) Kochart. Funeral services and interment will be private at...
Edward L. Szymanski, Sr.
Jan 23, 2011
Edward L. Szymanski, Sr. passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 23, 2011 at Brandywine Senior Suites in Norristown, PA. He was 87. Mr. Szymanski was a former resident of Bridgeport, PA. He retired as a factory worker for the former B.F. Goodrich Tire Co., Oaks, PA, after 33 years. He also worked at the former Lee Worster Mills &...
Joseph P. Kelly
Jan 22, 2011
Kelly Joseph P. January 22, 2011 of Holmesburg. He was dearly loved and will be truly missed by his family, friends and the many lives he touched. He was a loving and devoted father and hero to his baby Megan.  He is father of 11 other children & has several grandchildren and was brother to 3 siblings. Joe was...
Caroline M. Imperial-Farina
Jan 21, 2011
Caroline M. (Hebert) Imperial-Farina passed away peacefully on Friday, January 21, 2011 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. She was 49. Caroline was a resident of Swedeland, PA. She worked as a receptionist for Vanguard. Born in Germantown, PA on December 27, 1961, she was a daughter of David Hebert and Joann (Ragucci)Engard. Surviving are a son,...
Raymond E. Forster
Jan 19, 2011
Raymond E. Forster passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 19, 2011, surrounded by his loving family at his residence in King of Prussia, PA. He was 81. Mr. Forster retired after 30 years with the former General Electric Co., as a contract manager. He was a member of Mother of Divine Providence Church in King of Prussia, PA. Ray...
Carmella C. (Cipriano) Jacobs
Jan 17, 2011
Carmella C. (Cipriano) Jacobs passed away peacefully on Monday, January 17, 2011 at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA. She was 88. Mrs. Jacobs was a resident of King of Prussia, PA. She worked as a sales manager for Gimbels Department Store in King of Prussia, PA. Carmella was a member of Our Lady of Mount...
Ruth L. Waninger-Rorer
Jan 16, 2011
Ruth L. Waninger-Rorer Mrs. Ruth L. Waninger, 99, of Philadelphia passed away Sunday, January 16th, 2011 peacefully. Mrs. Waninger was born in Phila., PA on November 3, 1911, the daughter of the late John and Betty (Lithicam) Ryan. She was a member of the Frankford Optimist Club. She was the widow of Stewart Rorer & Ernest Waninger.   Loving mother...
Michael A. Dejesse
Jan 16, 2011
Michael A. DeJesse passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 16, 2011 at his residence in King of Prussia, PA. He was 73. Mike DeJesse retired as an account executive for A T& T in Philadelphia, PA. He was a member of Mother of Divine Providence Church in King of Prussia. Besides spending time with his family and grandchildren, Mike...
Mimi L. Stilley
Jan 16, 2011
Mimi L. Stilley of Plymouth Meeting, age 54, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2011, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Mimi's optimism and bravery was nothing short of heroic and now she can soar free like the birds she loved so much. She was an incredible person, full of life, kindness, compassion...
Joseph Nagy
Jan 15, 2011
Joseph Nagy died peacefully on Saturday, January 15, 2011, surrounded by his loving family at his residence in King of Prussia, PA. He was 74. Joseph was a retired union HVAC technician. He was a member of Mother of Divine Providence Church in King of Prussia, PA. Joseph was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam Era, serving from...
Mary (Valerio) Finizio
Jan 14, 2011
Mary (Valerio) Finizio passed away peacefully on Friday, January 14, 2011, surrounded by her loving family at Mercy Suburban Hospital in East Norriton, PA. She was 87. Mrs. Finizio was a life long resident of Norristown, PA. She worked for 20 years as a cashier for the former A & P Supermarket. During World War II, Mary worked at...
Marion B. Wheeler
Jan 12, 2011
Mrs. Marion B. Wheeler, 85, passed away Wednesday, January 12th, 2011. Mrs. Wheeler was born in Phila., PA on December 30, 1925, the daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Bradley) Patterson.  She worked at Keebler's for 30 years, was a member of Artisans, Senior Groups and loved to play Bingo. She was a member of St. Petri Hope...
Edward H. Weckerly
Jan 12, 2011
Edward H. Weckerly passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at Bryn Mawr Hospital in Bryn Mawr, PA. He was 93. Mr. Weckerly was a resident of King of Prussia, PA. He worked as a mailman for the US Post Office in Ardmore, PA. Edward attended St. Augustine R.C. Church in Bridgeport, PA. He enjoyed gardening and loved...
Wesley N. 'Gig' Rigler
Jan 11, 2011
Wesley N. "Gig" Rigler, Sr. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at Montgomery Hospital in Norristown, PA. He was 74. Mr. Rigler was a resident of Plymouth Twp, PA and was formerly of Roxborough, PA. He worked as a truck driver for Conicelli Carriage Trade in Plymouth Twp., PA and enjoyed going to the casinos. Gig was...
Irene J. (Onufer) Goreski
Jan 11, 2011
Irene J. (Onufer) Goreski passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at ManorCare Health Services in King of Prussia, PA. She was 83. Mrs. Goreski was a resident of Bridgeport, PA. She worked as an assembler for the former Johnson & Johnson in Bridgeport, PA and Trooper. PA. Irene was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Swedesburg,...
Luanne M. (Childers) Raimondi
Jan 8, 2011
Luanne M. (Childers) Raimondi passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at her residence in Phoenixville, PA. She was 49. Mrs. Raimondi worked as a home decorator for Home Depot and also as a hairdresser for numerous salons in the King of Prussia area. Luanne loved animals, movies, dancing and collecting mini items. She was a 1979 graduate...
Catherine M. Mueller
Jan 7, 2011
Catherine M. Mueller passed away peacefully on Friday, January 7, 2011 at St. Martha Manor in Downingtown, PA. She was 77. Ms. Mueller was a resident of King of Prussia, PA. She worked for 35 years in the Aerospace division of the former General Electric Co. in Valley Forge and Philadelphia, the majority of the time in the Benefits...
Dr. Richard C. Watters
Jan 5, 2011
Dr. Richard C. Watters  Dr. Richard C. Watters, 63, of Lansdale passed away Wednesday, January 5th, 2011 at his residence. Formerly of Tacony in Philadelphia. Dr. Watters was born in Phila., PA on September 8, 1947, the son of the late Robert E. and Isabelle Maxine (Mowers) Watters. He served in the U.S. Marines as a Lance Cpl in...
Helen Agnes (Czapla) Dybicz
Jan 5, 2011
Helen Agnes (Czapla) Dybicz passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at her residence in Swedesburg, PA. She was 91. Mrs. Dybicz, a homemaker, was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Swedesburg, PA. Born in Iron River, MI on July 3, 1919, she was a daughter of the late Wojciech "Albert" and Agnes (Wojtyna) Czapla. She was...
Vera (Sarabus) Moser-Kordek
Jan 4, 2011
Vera (Sarabun) Moser-Kordek, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 4, 2011, surrounded by her loving family at her residence in Swedeland, PA. She was 86. Mrs. Moser-Kordek graduated from the former Bridgeport High School, Class of 1943. She was a member of SS. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Bridgeport, PA, where she belonged to their Ladies Auxiliary...
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