Obituaries

Jul 15, 2023

Officer Troy Marcell Nicholson, “Tha Cowboy” “Rock”, of the Upper Merion Twp. Police Department passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 15, 2023 in Galena, MD. He was 32. Troy attended Daniel-Boone Area High School, received his degrees in Criminal Justice & Sociology from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, and continued onto the Reading Police Academy. He started his law enforcement...

Jul 13, 2023

Charles L. (“Chuck”) Horst of West Norriton, PA, died on July 13, 2023. He was born in Norristown on January 5, 1938. Charles was the only son of Charles L. Sr. and Philomena Horst (nee Perseo).

Charles graduated from Norristown High School in 1955. Charles went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Navy...

Jul 13, 2023

John Francis "Jack" Wolper, Sr. of East Norriton, PA, died on July 13, 2023, at home at Brightview East Norriton. He was 97 years old. Born in Norristown, Pennsylvania on December 30, 1925, he was the son of the late E. Michael and Dorothy G. Wolper. He grew up on the family farm in East Norriton and later "in...

Jul 12, 2023

Donald Raymond Wilbert, Sr., 88, of Jenkintown, PA passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at Abington Hospital. Donald was born in Philadelphia, PA on November 30, 1934, a son of the late Margaret (Kennedy) and Otto Wilbert.

He was a graduate of Penn State University and retired in 1997 after a distinguished career in sales.

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Jul 11, 2023

Paul Herschel Werner

October 23, 1946 - July 11, 2023

Paul Herschel Werner, age 76, passed away on July 11,2023 after a long illness.

Born in Reading, PA, Paul was the son of the late Thomas Christian Werner and Caroline Lutz Werner.

Paul retired from Bell Atlantic....

Jul 10, 2023

Edwin “Ed” J. Gear passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023 at his residence in Bridgeport, PA. He was 56. Ed was an Upper Merion High School graduate and worked as a Handyman in the local area, where he turned out to be everyones’ right hand man. Eddie was a Bridgeport local that you would find hanging out at...

Jul 9, 2023

Patricia Ann (Pat) Kelly, 79, of Phila., PA passed away suddenly Sunday, July 9, 2023 at her residence. Patricia was born in Phila., PA on September 15, 1943, a daughter of the late Mary (Boyle) and John Kelly. Preceded in death by her sister Jackie Chambers and brother John Kelly. Pat was a graduate of Archbishop Prendergast High School...

Jul 7, 2023

Betty Jean Brady (née Prescott) passed away peacefully Friday, July 7, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Betty was born on August 20, 1959, the daughter of the late Lillian and Orin Prescott. Betty has gone to join her parents and other loved ones, including the love of her life, Patrick Brady, her brothers, John Prescott, Ed...

Jul 7, 2023

Paula Jane Gittins (née Lilly) passed away peacefully Friday, July 7th, surrounded by her family. Paula is survived by her husband and partner more than 57 years, Bill Gittins, her sister Karen Rodella, her daughters, Kate (McArdle) & Kara (Snyder) & Lily (the much spoiled cat of Paula & Bill), her sons-in-law who are family, Brad and Steve, her...

Jul 6, 2023

Ronald Nippes passed away at his residence in King of Prussia, PA on July 6, 2023 surrounded by his loving family including his wife, Crystal Star (Carpenter) Nippes of 39 years. He was 85. Ronald received his Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering at Penn State University and a Masters in Electrical Engineering at the University of Penn. He loved reading...

Jul 5, 2023

George C. Bullwinkle passed away on July 5, 2023, in Pottstown, surrounded by his loving family. He was 87. George was married to the late Marsha L. (Peterson) Bullwinkle, who passed away earlier this year in May. George was formerly of King of Prussia, PA and was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. He received a Masters in...

Jul 4, 2023

Newton Leroy “Roy” “Fig” Schantz, III, 62, passed away on Tuesday July 4, 2023, in Norristown PA.

Newton was born on June 1, 1961, to the late Newton Leroy Schantz, Jr and the late Mary Lou (Wambold) Schantz.

Roy worked for John Middleton Company for 32 years. He loved the Philadelphia Eagles, Ghost Adventures, Bar...

Jun 29, 2023

Palumbo, Frances P. (Née Kelly)

Age 91 of Rydal Park, formerly of Elkins Park passed away peacefully Thursday, June 29, 2023.

Fran had a successful career as a field investigator for the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. She enjoyed time spent with her family. Fran loved shopping and would sometimes travel far to get that perfect...

Jun 27, 2023

Frances A. “Fran” (Armenti) Salamone passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday June 27, 2023, at Einstein Medical Center-Montgomery in East Norriton, PA. She was 85. Fran was married to the late Joseph M. Salamone, who passed away in 2019. She was a retired bank Vice-President for Royal Bank of PA., from 1964-2003.

Fran...

Jun 26, 2023

Reverend Martin T. Cioppi, Pastor, Mother of Divine Providence Parish, King of Prussia, died on Monday, June 26, 2023. He was 66 years old.

Father Cioppi was born in Hatboro, Pennsylvania. He is the son of the late Joseph N. and Patricia (Shaddock) Cioppi. Surviving is his loving family including 3 brothers, Michael T. Cioppi of New...

Jun 26, 2023

Donald Allen Barrie age 89, passed away on June 26, 2023 in King of Prussia, Pa. He was born in Worcester, MA on September 26, 1933 to the late William Barrie and Elizabeth Crann.

Donald is survived by his son, Glenn Barrie; grandchildren, Gillian Barrie and Cameron Barrie; brother, Wallace Barrie.

He is preceded in...

Jun 25, 2023

Daniel F. Schafer

It is with sadness we announce that Daniel F. Schafer recently passed. Danny was born June 2, 1955 in Darby Pa. As an avid outdoorsman, he spent much of his free time hunting and exploring the wilderness of Pennsylvania. His adventurous spirit took him many places in life.

Danny was preceded in...

Jun 24, 2023

Alfred T. Hammer age 95 passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Wyncote Place Senior Living. He was born in Philadelphia on May 31, 1928 to the late George and Anna (nee Neminger) Hammer. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 44 years Ann Marie (nee Greco) Hammer and two brothers, Thomas, and Norman and...

Jun 23, 2023

Dolores (Dodie) Hentz Smith passed away at the age of 93.

Born Dec. 5, 1929, Dolores was a devoted wife, sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who also managed to balance a successful real estate career.

She lost her first husband, James Hentz, to cancer and later married William Smith, with whom she shared a love...

Jun 23, 2023

Theresa Dolores Fertsch, 97, of Flourtown, PA, passed away Friday, June 23rd, at St. Joseph Villa. Theresa was born in Philadelphia, PA on February 25, 1926, daughter of the late Theresa (Sager) and William A. Ulrich.

Beloved wife of the late Gilbert Gerald Fertsch.

She was a former member of Queen of Peace Church Glenside,...