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Karen L. Herman
Sep 24, 2009
Karen L. (nee Rhodes) Herman, 55, of Phila. Thursday, September 24th, 2009 suddenly at her residence. She was born in Phila., PA on March 22, 1954, the daughter of the late Edward and Theda (Germond)  Rhodes. Beloved friend of George Krauss. Loving mother of David Herman. Dear sister of Andrea Kelly (Patrick), Diane Yeager (Andrew), Erica Williams and Edward...
Shizuko Mcnelis
Sep 22, 2009
Shizuko (Furuichi) McNelis passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at Montgomery Hospital in Norristown, PA. She was 81. Mrs. McNelis was a resident of Ocala, Florida. Born in Japan on April 20 1928, she was a daughter of Choiro and Tome Furuichi.Funeral arrangements and interment will be private at the request of the family.
Martha A. Kizina
Sep 20, 2009
Martha A. Kizina passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 20, 2009 at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA. She was 42. Ms. Kizina was a resident of Norristown, PA. She was a former member of Christ Church-Old Swedes in Swedesburg, PA. Martha was an animal lover.Born in Norristown, PA on May 27, 1967, she was a...
Philomena F. Deegan
Sep 19, 2009
Philomena F. (Messantonio) Deegan passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 19, 2009 at Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville, PA. She was 85. Mrs. Deegan was known as "Phil", "Menna" and Fance was her special name that only her husband called her. She was a resident of Eagleville, PA and worked as a cook for the King of Prussia Volunteer Fire...
Ray S. Mourer Jr.
Sep 18, 2009
Mourer Ray S. Mourer Jr.  September 18, 2009 at age 90, formerly of Tacony, Beloved husband of the late Angelina M. (nee Budano) . Preceded in death by his two sons William & Raymond.  Loving Father of Nancy, Thomas (Kathy), and Joseph (the late Patricia). Dear Grandfather of Jacqueline Kramer (Michael), Timothy, Thomas, Angela, Kaitlyn, Margaret, Gregory, Joseph, Brian...
Richard K. O'Connor
Sep 18, 2009
Richard Kevin O'Connor passed away peacefully on Friday, September 18, 2009, surrounded by his family at his sister's residence in Penllyn, PA. He was 55. Mr. O'Connor was a resident of Baltimore, Maryland. He ran a Bed and Breakfast called The Shore House in Rehoboth Beach, DE with his partner, Ed Guntz. Born in Darby, PA on July 9,...
James D. Schneider
Sep 17, 2009
James D. Schneider passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2009 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. He was 64. Mr. Schneider was a resident of Bridgeport, PA. He worked as a maintenance service technician for Penn State. James was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Bridgeport, PA. Mr. Schneider served in the Army....
Mary C. Fowler
Sep 16, 2009
Mary C. (Boggio) Fowler passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at Montgomery Hospital in Norristown, PA. She was 86. Mrs. Fowler resided in Norristown, PA with her daughter and was previously of Northern Cambria, PA. She was a member of Prince of Peace Church in Northern Cambria. Born in Apollo, PA on January 21, 1923, she was...
Dolores M. Prusaitis
Sep 14, 2009
Prusaitis Dolores M. (nee Modesta) of Philadelphia September 14, 2009 after a long battle at age 64. Beloved wife of James S. Loving mother of Ellie Walker (Richard) and the late Dana Woodward. Devoted Grandmother of Jamie Lee Little, Ronnie Woodward, Brandyn Woodward, Michael Walker, Angela Walker and JJ Walker. Dear Sister of Frank, Joseph and Barbara Modesta. Also...
Ralph Hall Sheppard
Sep 12, 2009
Ralph Hall Sheppard passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at Montgomery Hospital in Norristown, PA. He was 76. Mr. Sheppard was a resident of Jeffersonville, PA and a member of Haws Avenue United Methodist Church in Norristown, PA. Ralph worked for Visteon Division of Ford Electronics in N. Wales, Pa, the former Phoenix Iron and Steel Co....
Richard A. (Hap) Gephart
Sep 11, 2009
Mr. Richard A. (Hap) Gephart was born in Phila., PA on April 11, 1934, the son of the late Jacob and Alice (Johnson) Gephart. He served in the U.S. Army as a Sgt. He was a Warehouse worker at Sears in Phila., PA., for 43 years until they imploded the Sears building in 1993. Beloved  husband of Catherine A....
Frank Sr. Wilfong
Sep 8, 2009
Frank Wilfong Sr. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 8, 2009, surrounded by his loving family at his daughter's home in King of Prussia, PA. He was 83. Mr. Wilfong, a resident of King of Prussia, PA, worked for Waste Management and then as a self-employed exterminator for the past 20 years. He was a very active member of...
Jack Tilford
Sep 7, 2009
Jack Tilford passed away peacefully on Monday, September 7, 2009 at Bryn Mawr Hospital in Bryn Mawr, PA. He was 87. Mr. Tilford was a resident of Wayne, PA. He was the self-employed owner and operator of the Wayne Cab Company. Jack was a WW II veteran. Born in Mansfield, ILL on October 17, 1921, he was a son...
Margaret M. Kelser
Sep 6, 2009
Margaret M. (McHale) Kelser passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 6, 2009 at Mercy Suburban Hospital in E. Norriton, PA. She was 84. Mrs. Kelser was a resident of King of Prussia, PA. She worked as a registered nurse for Bryn Mawr Hospital, the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, the former Woman's Lying Hospital in Philadelphia, PA and...
Joseph W. Karpchuk
Sep 3, 2009
Joseph W. "Bill" Karpchuk passed away in Baptist Hospital in Miami, Florida. Mr. Karpchuk was living in Miami with his daughter but was a former resident of Bridgeport, PA. He worked as a self-employed button maker. Bill was a former member of SS. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Bridgeport. Born in Long Island, NY on November 28,...
A. Gloria Orse
Sep 3, 2009
A. Gloria (Montecalvo) Orse passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 3, 2009 at Mercy Suburban Hospital in E. Norriton, PA. She was 78. Mrs. Orse was a resident of King of Prussia, PA. She worked as a CRT Operator for TV Guide in Radnor, PA, until her retirement in the late 1980's. Gloria attended Mother of Divine Providence Church...
William P. Haag
Sep 1, 2009
Haag On the 1st day of  September,  William P. Haag, 70, of of Broomall, PA. Mr. Haag was born in Phila., PA on August 4, 1939, the son of the late John E. and Anna R. (Maloney) Haag. He had worked as a Security Guard at Franklin Mills Mall. He is survived by his brother John andNieces & Nephews. ...
May C. Flynn
Aug 29, 2009
Flynn, May C. (nee Magee) suddenly August 29, 2009 at age 83. Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Loving mother of Thomas D. (Linda). Dear sister of Richard Magee, Charles Magee, Myrtle Kush and the late James & Edward Magee. Relatives, Friends and members of St. Leo Seniors are invited to her viewing  Wednesday Evening 7-9 PM and...
Joseph J. Depaul, Sr.
Aug 29, 2009
Joseph J. DePaul, Sr. passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at Jefferson Hospital of Neuroscience in Philadelphia, PA. He was 46. Mr. DePaul was a resident of Norristown, PA. He worked as an auto mechanic.Born in Norristown on September 7, 1962, he was a son of Joseph S. and Anna M. (Pucci) DePaul. Funeral services and interment will...
Frank J. Garrafa
Aug 28, 2009
Frank J. Garrafa Mr. Frank J. Garrafa, 88, of Tacony passed away Friday, August 28th, 2009 while in the company of family members at his residence.  Frank was born in Phila., PA on May 23, 1921, the son of the late Dominic and Anna (Pagano) Garrafa. He was a lifetime member of St. Leo Church Phila., PA. and Scout...
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