Obituaries

Sep 16, 2023

Francis A. “Chubby” Coscia passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at his residence in King of Prussia, PA. He was 96.. Chubby was a member of Sacred Heart Church and a former member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, both in Bridgeport, PA. He was a retired crane operator for the former Alenwood Steel Company and grounds...

Sep 15, 2023

Angela “Angie” Rose (Parisi) Matz passed away on Friday, September 15th, 2023, in King of Prussia, PA. She was born October 1st, 1933, to Antonio and Concetta (Festa) Parisi. Angela is preceded in death by her husband, James and their son, David. Angela is survived by her sister Mary Virginia (Parisi) Adams, her six sons and daughters-in-law: James Matz,...

Sep 13, 2023

Joseph Gabriel Bevilacqua passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 13th, 2023. He was 65 years old and was a resident of Wayne, PA. He worked in Security for Wyeth/Pfizer for many years. In his retirement he opened two cafés with his wife and son. Joseph enjoyed talking with commuters, and especially enjoyed Friday nights where local musicians performed and...

Sep 12, 2023

Sims

John C. Jr., 65, of Ardsley, PA passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023. John was born in Germantown, PA to the late Grace (Dreyer) and John C. Sims, Sr.

Beloved husband of Betty Anne (nee Cassidy). Loving father of Nathan and Lisa. John is also survived by brother and sister-in-law; Tim and Eileen Gilmour...

Sep 12, 2023

Christopher M. Blevins, 58 of Bristol PA, passed away on Tuesday September 12, 2023, at Jefferson Torresdale Hospital.

Words cannot sum up the life of such a wonderful man, but here is a glimpse into the essence of Chris Blevins.

Everyone who knew Chris felt his big heart and giving nature.

He always...

Sep 12, 2023

Anne M. Deely, 93, of Rydal, PA passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at her residence.

Anne was born in Philadelphia, PA on August 29, 1930, a daughter of the late Anna (Phillips) and Francis Webb.

Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Deely, Jr. Loving mother of Kevin (Maureen), Diane Senechal (Phil), Susan Proud...

Sep 12, 2023

Primo Mario Pica, Jr.

Primo Mario Pica, Jr., 65, of Philadelphia, PA passed away Tuesday, September 12th, 2023 suddenly, at his residence.

Primo was born in Philadelphia, PA on June 19th, 1958, a son of the late Emma (Prescott) and Primo Mario Pica, Sr.

Primo is the beloved husband of Brenda (McGill) and...

Sep 7, 2023

David “Spanky” Dureka, age 56 passed away on September 7, 2023. He was born on July 23, 1967 to Samuel Dureka and the late Elizabeth Curran.

David is survived by his father, Samuel Dureka; loving companion, Kathleen Murphy; sister, Christine Holland (Kenneth); nieces and nephews, Nicole Bechtel, Aiden Carroll, Grace Carroll; and dog, Finn.

Family...

Sep 6, 2023

Jack R. Lohss, age 73 of Norristown, PA lost his battle to dementia on September 6, 2023. He was born on May 3, 1950 to the late George Lohss and Miriam Hartman of York, PA.

Jack is survived by his wife of 51 years, Spring S. Lohss of Norristown, PA; daughter Angela M. Jack and her husband...

Sep 5, 2023

Virginia M. Smith, 77, of Bensalem, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 5th, 2023, at her residence. Virginia was born in Philadelphia, PA on October 11, 1945, a daughter of the late Emilia (nee Konopelski) and James M. McAlonan.

She was the beloved wife of the late John P. Smith Sr.,

Mother to Christine...

Sep 5, 2023

Elisabeth (nee Hofmann) West, 94 formerly of Freudenberg Germany, Rockledge and Huntingdon Valley PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at St. Joseph Manor on Tuesday September the 5th.

Elisabeth was born in Germany, on June 21, 1929, daughter of the late Anna (Keck) and Lorenz Hofmann.

She is preceded in death by her husband...

Sep 4, 2023

Eileen Marie Brennan Rodrique

Eileen Marie Rodrique, daughter of the late Joseph and Marie (Travers) Brennan was born January 28th, 1941 and ended her earthly journey on September 4th, 2023. She is survived by her loving husband, Frank D Rodrique, sons Todd J Bereda (Melissa) and Mark D Bereda (Suzanne) and her Yorkie, Turbo. Proud grandmother of...

Sep 4, 2023

Della G. (Ritrovato) Woyden passed away peacefully on Monday September 4, 2023, at her residence in King of Prussia, PA. She was 100. She was a graduate of Bridgeport High School, Class of 1942. Della was a member of Sacred Heart Church and a former member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, where she was the President of...

Sep 2, 2023

DOUGLAS MCWHIRTER MOORE

November 30, 1976-September 2, 2023

Your life was a blessing. Your memory is a treasure.

The family grieves the death of Douglas McWhirter Moore, who departed this world on the evening of September 2, 2023. Our beloved Doug will be buried in the Ancient Yard of St. David’s Churchyard, Wayne,...

Sep 2, 2023

John F. Strauss, Jr. passed away on Saturday September 2, 2023, at Einstein Montgomery Hospital in East Norriton, PA. He was 78. He loved camping, especially at PA Dutch campground in Shartlesville. John was a life member of the Fairmount Fire Co. in Norristown, a former member of Good Will Fire Co. in Bridgeport and Lower Providence Fire Co....

Aug 29, 2023

Edith “Edie” Kirchner (nee Wittig) passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Suburban Woods Health & Rehabilitation Center in East Norriton, PA, with her beloved husband Paul Kirchner, by her side. She was 72. Edie lived in King of Prussia with her family for many years. She received a Dual Master’s degree in Education from Eastern University and...

Aug 27, 2023

Dotger

Garret Nicholas, 19, of Jenkintown, PA, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 27, 2023. Garret was born on September 2, 2003, in Huntingdon Valley, PA. Garret was a 2022 graduate of La Salle College High School and a 2018 graduate of Ancillae-Assumpta Academy. Garret is the loving son of Candice (nee Ryan) and Carl Dotger, and...

Aug 27, 2023

John (Iwan) Kunasz passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, August 27th, 2023 at the age of 74. John, "Johnny", or the "big kahuna" as he often referred to himself as, was born on June 25th, 1949 in Hamborn, Germany to his late parents, Fedor and Valentina Kunasz. He was the 3rd oldest of six siblings, and now...

Aug 26, 2023

Spencer Rothbell age 83 of Lansdale passed away suddenly at his home on

Saturday, August 26, 2023. He was born in Ft. Hunter, NY to the late Spencer and

Eleanor Rothbell.

Spencer is survived by his wife, Carole (nee Paczkowski); 4 children, Trish

Catrambone, Susan Terriman, Mark Rothbell (Patricia), and Linda...

Aug 26, 2023

Marie passed peacefully in August, 2023, days before her 101st birthday, at her residence in Wilmington DE. Marie was born in Southern New Jersey, the daughter of the late Silvio and Livia Iocco Martelli, hard-working immigrants from Abruzzo region, Italy. Marie’s husband, Francis Mulherin, pre deceased her as well as daughter Frances P. Mulherin, brothers Rocco, Dindo, Arthur, Nichola...