Obituaries

Dec 26, 2023

Joseph Brian O’Connor, 71, of Cape May, NJ passed away peacefully at home on December 26, 2023. Born in Philadelphia on November 12, 1952 to the late Catherine and Edward O’Connor. He is also preceded in death by his brothers, Edward and Roger O’Connor, and his sister, Rosemary Bradshaw.

Brian’s career spans many years, wearing many hats....

Dec 24, 2023

Robert Charles Acton, Jr. passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at Wesley Enhanced Living at Stapeley in Philadelphia, PA. He was 87. Robert was a resident of Glenside, PA and received his Bachelors of Science from Drexel Institute of Technology. He worked as a Mechanical Engineer for G.E. then at Westinghouse for many years. Robert was a US...

Dec 21, 2023

Claramarie A. (Alvares) D’Vertola passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Paoli Hospital in Paoli, PA. She was 82, and just 2 days from her 83 birthday. Claramarie was a resident of Bluffton, SC where she lived with her husband (and high school sweetheart), Gino. Both were former residents of King of Prussia, PA. Claramarie was of...

Dec 20, 2023

Sara S. Hagler, 82, of Jenkintown, PA, passed away on Wednesday, December 20th, 2023 peacefully, at her residence.

Sara was born in Philadelphia, PA on June 4, 1941, a daughter of the late Sara Curtis.

She worked as a Supervisor in the Title Insurance Industry.

Sara is survived by her husband, Robert C....

Dec 19, 2023

Rosen, William J., died peacefully on December 19, 2023. Survived by his wife Anne (Arick); children, Eric, and Christine Jackson (Jason). Grandfather to Madison and Samantha Rosen, Jameson, Connor, and Shane Jackson. Predeceased by his parents James and Ruth (Bruey) and brother Jim. Survived by his sister Ruthanne.

Bill attended Frankford High School where he sang in...

Dec 19, 2023

Caroline T. Czepiel, of Philadelphia, PA passed away peacefully, with her family by her side on Tuesday, December 19th, 2023. She was 86 years old. Caroline was born in Philadelphia, PA on January 8, 1937, a daughter of the late Stephanie (Stachowicz) and Floryn Jakelwicz.

She was the widow of Carl T. Czepiel. They were married in...

Dec 18, 2023

Anna Marie (nee Banas) DeAngelo passed away peacefully at her home in North Wales on Monday, December 18, 2023. She was 86. Mrs. DeAngelo was a member of St. Rose of Lima Church in N. Wales. She was self-employed in the restaurant industry for many years. Anna Marie was the loving wife of the late Thomas DeAngelo, who passed...

Dec 15, 2023

David Alan Sawyer passed away peacefully on Friday, December 15, 2023, at his residence in Pottstown, PA. He was 69. David was a United States Navy veteran and received an honorable discharge after ten years of service. David spent the remainder of his career in Client Services. He enjoyed traveling, going to the mountains, horticulture, pottery in his younger...

Dec 12, 2023

Leboria (Lee) Theresa Reres Gallagher was born the oldest daughter to a Sicilian-American family in Brooklyn, NY on December 22, 1931. She began working at an Italian bakery at 12 years old to help support her family and care for her 3 younger siblings. Voted Most Popular her senior year in High School, she went on to work at...

Dec 9, 2023

Carmen V. Fragale, Jr. 69 of Norristown, Pa formerly of Pottstown, Pa passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 9, 2023. He was the son of the late Carmen V. Fragale, Sr. and Dolores (Gambino) Fragale.

He was a dedicated father and grandfather who cherished spending time with his family. He was loved and appreciated by everyone he...

Dec 9, 2023

Sumithra Raghu passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. Loving mother, daughter, and sister. Sumithra was born on January 29, 1979 in Queens, NY to Dr. Mamandur K. and Janaki Raghu. She received her undergraduate degree from SUNY Oswego and then went on to receive her Master’s degree in...

Dec 8, 2023

Judy Elizabeth Ruffing (nee Jenkins) passed away peacefully on December 8, 2023 at her residence in Phoenixville, PA with her husband, Charles, by her side. She was 75. Born on February 2, 1948 in Lakewood, OH, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Mary Jenkins.

Judy is survived by her loving family including her husband,...

Dec 8, 2023

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Eileen J. Skinner. She died on Friday December 8, 2023, at age 81, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Bridgeport, PA on August 29, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Gilda Iannone. Eileen was the widow of Thomas A. Skinner to whom she...

Dec 7, 2023

Thomas Hobson passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Paoli Hospital. He was 88. As the youngest of 8 children to Robert and Mary Hobson, he was born on August 30, 1935.

He was known to be very generous and hard working, both in the insulation business, in which he started his own company, and as...

Dec 3, 2023

Mary C. Scarlett, 86, of Jenkintown, PA passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 3rd, 2023 at her residence. Mary was born in Philadelphia, PA on May 8, 1937, a daughter of the late Mary Catherine (nee Grady) and George Dominick McGowan.

Mary was the beloved wife to the late, Harry M. Scarlett, Robert A. McCoach, and William...

Dec 3, 2023

Paul William Holmstrup, 75, of Philadelphia, PA passed away Sunday, December 3rd, at his residence surrounded by family. Paul was born in New York City, NY on January 27, 1948, a son of the late Dorothee (Heins) and late Christian Paul Sven Holmstrup. Paul was married to his beloved wife Helen Marie (Finsterbusch) Holmstrup in September of 2006.

Dec 2, 2023

David Fabrizio passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Lankenau Hospital in Wynnewood, PA at the age of 76. He was a resident of King of Prussia, PA and a member of Sacred Heart Parish in Brigdeport, PA. David worked as a school bus driver for First Student for about 20 years. Some of his favorite hobbies included...

Nov 30, 2023

George Allan Dash, III resident of Garden Spot Village, New Holland, PA passed away on November 30, 2023 at the age of 84 after a prolonged illness.

Mr. Dash, the son of the late George Allan Dash, Jr., and Ruth Marks Dash, was born, raised and spent most of his life in Philadelphia and its suburbs. He...

Nov 29, 2023

Madeleine S. Bowen

(December 28, 1927 - November 29, 2023)

Madeleine S. Bowen, of Warminster, PA (formerly Willow Grove) passed away peacefully at home at the age of 95.

Madeleine (Aunt Mad, Auntie Mame, Precious) was a bright, curious, and engaged woman until the end, a loving mother and grandmom, early foodie, and...

Nov 29, 2023

Joan “Connie” Groff, age 92, of Collegeville, PA, passed away peacefully on November 29th surrounded by her loving family. Connie was born in the Germantown section of Philadelphia to the late John Raymond Toner and Helen Toner Centrella. She spent her childhood helping in her Grandmother’s candy store and attending the many dances hosted around town. She was a...