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Elizabeth Ann Hutchens
Sep 24, 2023
Betty Ann (Elizabeth) Hutchens
Age 88 of Newark, DE passed away at home on Sunday, September 24, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born February 9, 1935, in Wilmington, DE. She was a 1953 graduate of St. Elizabeth Catholic School in Wilmington, DE. She was an entrepreneur as she started her own business, dog grooming, in the...
Maureen Stanton
Sep 21, 2023
Maureen Stanton, 73, of Horsham, PA, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023 peacefully after battling cancer the last couple of months.
Maureen was born in Elkins Park, PA on September 2, 1950, a daughter of the late Mary (McGoldrick) and sister of the late Barry Stanton.
She attended Melrose Academy and Gwynedd Mercy College where...
Herbert H. Howald
Sep 20, 2023
Herbert “Herb” Howald, 87, husband of Joanne Williams Howald passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Loving father of Herbert Jr. (Lorraine), Cynthia Razzi (Robert), Kathleen Laigaie (George), Christopher (Anita), Alan (Amy), and Matt (Cheryl). Also survived by 18 grandchildren,18 great grandchildren, and predeceased one grandchild.
Herb was born in...
Barbara Mccole
Sep 17, 2023
Barbara (Fitzpatrick) McCole was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world on September 17, 2023 at age 82.
She was born to George and Mary (Kolebuk) Fitzpatrick on June 13, 1942. After graduating from Newton High School, she began her employment with the late Dr. Edward Hawke for many years,...
Francis A. "Chubby" Coscia
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...
Angela "Angie" Rose Matz
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,...
Joseph Gabriel Bevilacqua
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...
John C. Sims, Jr.
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...
Christopher M. Blevins
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...
Anne Marie Deely
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...
Primo Mario Pica, Jr.
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...
David "Spanky" Dureka
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...
Jack R. Lohss
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...
Virginia M. Smith
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...
Elisabeth West
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...
Eileen Marie (Brennan) Rodrique
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...
Della G. (Ritrovato) Woyden
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...
Douglas Mcwhirter Moore
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,...
John F. Strauss Jr.
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....
Edith "Edie" Kirchner
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...
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