Obituaries

Sep 29, 2023

Krisden Marie Noble, age 47, of Wyncote, PA passed away suddenly on Friday, September 29, 2023. Krisden was born on December 22, 1975, in Philadelphia, PA to Sarah J. (Nee Taggart) Noble and the late Glenn T. Noble.

Krisden, a breast cancer survivor, recently worked as a Home Health Care Aid which she enjoyed very much. She...

Sep 29, 2023

Donald Edward Burgess passed away peacefully on Friday, September 29, 2023 at his residence in King of Prussia, PA. He was 72. Donald served in the United States Army and was stationed in South Korea during the Vietnam Era. After that, he worked for Upper Merion Township for 32 years, retiring as a Project Coordinator in 2011. Donald was...

Sep 28, 2023

Donald J. Smith, Sr. passed away peacefully at his residence in Audubon, PA on Thursday, September 28, 2023, with his loving wife by his side. He was 87. Born and raised in New York City, Don enlisted in the United States Navy and served honorably from 1954 to 1962. He married his first wife, Maureen Theresa (Rihm) Smith in...

Sep 28, 2023

James “Jim” Robert Perry, Sr. passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Einstein Medical Center in E. Norriton, PA. He was 92. Jim was a resident of King of Prussia, PA and a member of Mother of Divine Providence Church. He was a member of the United States Army and then became the owner and operator of Particle...

Sep 28, 2023

Kathleen M. McDermott, 81, died on Sept. 28, 2023 at Rydal Park Medical Center, Jenkintown, Pa. She was born on December 31, 1941, in Minersville, PA, Kathy was the daughter of the late John and Lottie (Witcofsky) Marks. She was a Graduate of Nativity BVM High School in Pottsville, Pa., class of 1959 and a longtime employee of the...

Sep 28, 2023

Helen D. Romano (née Gayser) passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Einstein Medical Center in E. Norriton, PA, surrounded by her loving family. She was 92. Helen was the wife of the late William G. Romano, Sr., who passed away in 2007.

She was an avid reader of romance novels, faithfully watched her soap...

Sep 27, 2023

Robert J. Ruggiano Sr., passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Einstein Montgomery Hospital in East Norriton, PA. He was 79. At Bishop Kenrick High School, Robert was Valedictorian of his class. He was a member of the Alabama Booster Club and belonged to the former Triple SSS Club in Bridgeport. Robert had a love of all...

Sep 27, 2023

Barbara (Balza) Bores passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at King of Prussia Skilled Nursing and Rehab. She was 81. Barbara was a member of Sacred Heart Church and a former member of St. Augustine R.C. Church. She received her Master’s in Library Sciences at Villanova University and her Bachelor’s degree in English from the University of...

Sep 27, 2023

Irene A. Gillespie, 96, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 27th, 2023, at Artis Memory Care.

Irene was born in Philadelphia, PA on March 26, 1927, born to the late James Smith and the late Irene (nee Cassidy).

She was the widow of Paul Gillespie who passed in 2017. They were married...

Sep 27, 2023

John “Jack” J. McQuaid passed away peacefully, on September 27, 2023, in DeFuniak Springs, FL, with his loving wife by his side. He was 66. He was a Security Supervisor at Silver Slipper Casino in Waveland, Mississippi for 9 years.

Born on January 30, 1957, in Norristown, PA, he was a son of Elizabeth J. (Mullin) McQuaid...

Sep 27, 2023

Gregory D. Pierce passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Reading Hospital, West Reading, PA. He was 63. Gregory served in the U.S. Marines. He worked as a Highway Foreman with Penndot for many years. Gregory was a former Assistant Chief and life time member at Bridgeport Fire Company in Bridgeport, PA. He was also an avid Karaoke goer...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...