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Margaret "Maggie" L. Mckinney
Sep 21, 2025
Margaret Louise McKinney (nee Hoyt), age 75, of Bensalem, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on February 21, 1950, in Abington, PA, Maggie was the cherished daughter of the late Eleanor Louise (nee Woeber) and Robert Leroy Hoyt.
Maggie lived with joy, wit, and...
Linda Y. (Shemar) Keen
Sep 21, 2025
Linda Y. (Shemar) Keen passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at Brightview Senior Living in Norristown. She was 73 years old. Linda fought a long, hard battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She grew up in Bridgeport, PA and was a long time resident of E. Norriton, PA. Linda was a member of the...
Salvatore R. Gambone
Sep 21, 2025
Salvatore R. Gambone, age 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at the Meadows at Shannondell in Audubon, PA. Born in Bridgeport, PA on March 1, 1933, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Caterina (Scandone) Gambone and the husband of the late Jane (Sharkey) Gambone. Survivors include his son, Gian Carlo Gambone and his...
Heeja Yu
Sep 21, 2025
Heeja Yu, 82, of Jenkintown, PA, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025.
She was born on February 3, 1943, in Kunsan, South Korea, to the late Kye Ja Kim and Kyon Kyang Cha. She spent her early years in Korea and completed four years of college before moving to the United States. After first living in...
Dolores "Gert" Carr Burton
Sep 20, 2025
Dolores “Gert” Carr Burton, 73, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
Born in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Leona (Makely) Carr. After moving to the Betzwood section of West Norriton as a child, Gert attended and graduated from the former Bishop Kenrick High School. She also attended the American Center for...
Michael John Furlong, Sr.
Sep 19, 2025
Michael Furlong Sr.
June 23, 1963 – September 19, 2025
A long-time resident of Jenkintown, Pa., and more recently of Long Pond, Pa., passed away suddenly at his home at the age of 62. He is survived by his devoted wife, Patricia; his two sons, Andrew (Ali) and Michael Jr. (Caitlin); and his four beloved...
Laurie Jeanne Russen
Sep 18, 2025
Laurie Jeanne Russen, 61, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at her childhood home in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Laurie was a former resident of Princeton, New Jersey. Laurie was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania and was the daughter of Joseph A. Russen Sr. and the late Kathleen (Scanlan) Russen. A 1982 graduate...
George C. Alldridge
Sep 17, 2025
George C. Alldridge passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. He was 80 and was a resident of Bridgeport, PA. George was a former member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Bridgeport, PA and helped set up for the annual Feast. He had his own...
Brian P. Berry
Sep 17, 2025
Brian P. Berry
February 5, 1953 – September 17, 2025
Jenkintown, PA
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Brian P. Berry, 72, of Jenkintown, PA, who peacefully passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia.
Born in Philadelphia on February...
Lenore Irene Runkle
Sep 16, 2025
Lenore Irene Runkle, age 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at Queenstown Landing in Queenstown, MD. She was one of six children born to Gladys and Ivan Runkle in Shamokin PA in 1938. After her graduation from Lower Merion in Ardmore in 1956, Lenore got a job with the Allen-Bradley Division of Rockwell Automation where she...
Ritha Alcius
Sep 14, 2025
Ritha Alcius, age 67, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA. She was a resident of West Norriton, PA. Ritha was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness, the Worcester Congregation and was a School Bus Aide for the School Transportation Authority.
Born in Haiti on July...
Elizabeth "Betty" Degideo
Sep 11, 2025
Elizabeth “Betty” DeGideo (nee Cline) passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at Einstein Medical Center in E. Norriton, PA. She was 89 years old. Betty was a resident of Norristown, PA.
Born in Norristown on May 15, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Theodore and Vera (Rapine) Cline. She was also the beloved...
Katie Link
Sep 10, 2025
Kathleen (Katie) Theresa Link, 45, of Rydal, PA passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025, in Philadelphia, PA. She fought cancer for over four years and won. She left this world on her terms- in comfort and surrounded by her large and adoring family.
Beloved wife to Robert Patrick Link (Pat) and a devoted mother to Maeve (17),...
Clorinda Giangiulio
Sep 9, 2025
Clorinda Giangiulio (DiFilippo) of Bridgeport, Pa. passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on September 9, 2025 at The Hearth at Drexel in Bala Cynwyd, PA. She was 99 years old. Clorinda was a longtime resident of Bridgeport, PA and a member of the former Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church and Sacred Heart Church. She worked for...
Michael Valiante
Sep 6, 2025
Michael F. Valiante passed away suddenly at his residence on September 6th, 2025. Born the youngest of six children to the late Albert and Argentina Valiante, he was predeceased by his brother, Albert, and his brother Louis and Louis’s wife Patricia. Mike was also predeceased by his beloved wife Nancy and his only child, his daughter Krista. He and...
Albert William Butcher
Sep 6, 2025
Butcher Albert W. Age 53, of Norristown, PA, passed away on Saturday, September 6. He lived in the Norristown area most of his life and is known by many as funny, caring and friendly. His sense of humor would have everyone laughing and he could keep you laughing to the point of tears. He worked various jobs, had a...
Helen Mackay
Sep 5, 2025
Helen MacKay passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025. Helen was born on October 16, 1936, and grew up in Norristown, Pa. Helen maintained her love for family, appreciation of life, and beauty.
Helen’s life can best be described in these words; family, food, flowers and fun. In her 88 years her family always came first. She...
Anthony James Wallace
Sep 5, 2025
Anthony James Wallace, 28, of Bensalem, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Jefferson Torresdale Hospital in Philadelphia.
Born on October 18, 1996, in Bristol, PA, Anthony was the beloved son of Theresa and Timothy Wallace. He is survived by his parents; his brothers, Tim (Jenny) and Ben (Siera); and his cherished nieces, Valerie...
Thomas J. Heenan, Jr.
Sep 3, 2025
Thomas John “Thom” Heenan, Jr., age 68, passed away on September 3, 2025, in Christiana, Delaware. Born on January 7, 1957, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Thom brought warmth and laughter to those around him throughout his life.
Thom was a proud Philadelphian at heart and a lifelong die-hard fan of the Philadelphia Eagles. His passion for the team...
Joseph Charles Petrille, Jr.
Sep 3, 2025
Joseph Charles Petrille, Jr., 89. passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Lankenau Hospital. Joseph was a resident of Kimberton, PA.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Marion H. (LaBree) and Joseph C. Petrille, Sr. Joseph was the husband of the late Barbara Mary...
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