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Jerry

Jerry

Jan 29, 2022

Gerald J. (Jerry) Smith Jerry Smith, age 82, of Elkins Park, PA, passed away unexpectedly on January 29, 2022 at his home with his family by his side. He served St. James Church, Elkins Park, PA as a lector, eucharistic minister and choir member. A man of great faith, he had many friends and was respected and loved by...

George "Dan" Downing

George "Dan" Downing

Jan 28, 2022

George “Dan” Downing passed away peacefully on Friday, January 28 2022 at his home in King of Prussia, PA. He was 75. Dan worked as CFO of ECRI in Plymouth Meeting, PA for 27 years, retiring in 2016. He was a devoted member of Hope Community Church in King of Prussia, PA, where he served as Treasurer for 29...

Robert J. Peel, Sr.

Robert J. Peel, Sr.

Jan 27, 2022

Robert “Bob” J. Peel Sr. passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at his home in Wayne, PA. He was 84. Mr. Peel was a graduate of Darby High School, Class of 1955 where he played baseball. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from the Drexel Institute of Technology. Bob worked as an aerospace engineer for the former General...

Mary T. Garrison

Mary T. Garrison

Jan 24, 2022

Mary T. (Majewski) Garrison passed away peacefully on Monday, January 24, 2022 at Suburban Community Hospital in Norristown, PA. She was 93. Mrs. Garrison was a resident of King of Prussia, PA and a homemaker most of her life. In her early years, Mary loved playing bingo and gardening. She enjoyed dancing to Polka and listening to music. She...

Ignatius Nicholas Serafino

Ignatius Nicholas Serafino

Jan 23, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Ignatius Nicholas Serafino, age 90, of Port St. Lucie, Florida, announce his passing peacefully into the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, January 23, 2022. Ignatius was born on August 26, 1931 in Bridgeport, PA, son of Nicholas and Catherine (Pastino) Serafino of Conshohocken, PA. He was a...

Norman M. Zapotosky

Norman M. Zapotosky

Jan 23, 2022

Norman M. Zapotosky, 88, of Bensalem, PA passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 23, 2022, one day short of his 89th Birthday. Born in Junedale, PA on January 24, 1933, he was the son of the late Alice (nee Watro) and John Zapotosky. Norman will be greatly missed by his loving wife of...

Tracy Marie Barrett-Porter

Tracy Marie Barrett-Porter

Jan 23, 2022

Tracy Marie Barrett-Porter passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. She was 56. Mrs. Barrett-Porter was a resident of King of Prussia, PA. She worked as a hairdresser for Maxima Hair Design in Wayne, PA, until her retirement in 2017. Tracy attended the former Our Mother of...

Lewis T. Ford, Jr.

Lewis T. Ford, Jr.

Jan 22, 2022

Lewis T. Ford, Jr. passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at the Wayne Center in Wayne, PA. He was 92. Mr. Ford was a resident of Radnor, PA. He graduated from the Philadelphia College of Art. Lewis was a graphic designer who co-owned Ford-Byrne Incorporated, until he retired at the age of 59. Born in Philadelphia, PA...

Mick

Mick

Jan 20, 2022

Murray Michael E. ‘Mick’, age 76, of Newmanstown, Pa, formerly of Philadelphia, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on January 20, 2022. Beloved husband of Patricia L. (nee Moyse). Loving father of Michael P., Tracee Wardlow (Matthew), and Lisa Damico (Tony). Devoted Pop Pop to Kelsey Murray, Emily, William and Bridget Wardlow and Olivia, Evelyn, Tony Jr., and Tommy...

Salvatore "Wedge" G. Destefano

Salvatore "Wedge" G. Destefano

Jan 20, 2022

Salvatore “Wedge” G. DeStefano passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at the Gino J. Merli Veterans Center in Scranton, PA. He was 93. Mr. DeStefano was a lifelong resident of Bridgeport, PA. He was a US Army veteran of WW II, serving from 1946 to 1948. Wedge worked as a drafting supervisor for Trane Thermal prior to...

Deana M. Kircher

Deana M. Kircher

Jan 19, 2022

Deana M. Kircher, 62, of Phila., PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 19th, 2022 suddenly, at her residence. . Deana was born in Philadelphia, PA on July 15, 1959, a daughter of the late Mary E. (Meyers) and Melvin D. Kircher. She was a member of St. Dominic Church in Philadelphia. Deana is survived by Her Uncles Joseph Meyers...

Gordon "Gordie" Mayall

Gordon "Gordie" Mayall

Jan 19, 2022

Gordon “Gordie” Joseph Mayall passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Paoli Hospital in Paoli, PA. He was 60. Mr. Mayall was a resident of Bridgeport, PA. He worked in maintenance for the Whitemarsh Valley Country Club for many years. Gordie was a veteran of the US Coast Guard. Born in Philadelphia, PA on July 22, 1961, he...

Fred Miller

Fred Miller

Jan 18, 2022

Fred W. Miller, 75, of Bensalem, PA passed away on Tuesday, January 18th, 2022. He was a lifelong resident Bensalem, PA. He was born in Ortenburg, Germany on May 3, 1946, a son of the late Margot (nee Mueller) and Willard Miller. He was the husband of Rosemary T. (nee Vollman) Miller, who currently resides in San Jose, CA....

James D. Falcone

James D. Falcone

Jan 15, 2022

James D. Falcone (Jimmy), 86, of Bristol, PA passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus, on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Legacy Gardens of Bristol. Jimmy was born in Philadelphia, PA on August 28, 1935, a son of the late Mary (nee Contino) and James Falcone. Loving father of Maria (Kevin) McClain and Desiree Falcone. Grandfather of Luke...

John L. Lindell, Jr.

John L. Lindell, Jr.

Jan 15, 2022

John L. Lindell, Jr., 76, of Glenside, PA passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 peacefully, at Abington Hospital-Jefferson Health, Abington. John was born in Philadelphia, PA on November 25, 1945, a son of the late Arlene (Daniels) and John Leon Lindell, Sr, He was the beloved husband of Ellen (Lydon) Lindell. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. He worked...

Rose T. Kantz

Rose T. Kantz

Jan 14, 2022

Rose T. (Ebner) Kantz passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022, at her home in Bridgeport, PA. She was 92. Mrs. Kantz graduated from the Sacred Heart School of Nursing in Allentown, PA, and then worked as a registered nurse for the former Sacred Heart Hospital in Norristown, PA, until her retirement in 1995. She was a member of...

Stephanie Salvo Monastero

Stephanie Salvo Monastero

Jan 14, 2022

Stephanie Salvo Monastero passed away peacefully on Friday, January 14, 2022, at her home in Conshohocken, Pa. She was 59. Stephanie was a graduate of Norristown High School. She worked as a bartender for VFW Post 1074 in Conshohocken and was a member of Holy Saviour Church in Norristown, PA. Stephanie loved her daughter and grandchildren, and she was...

Philip Charles Ciaverelli

Philip Charles Ciaverelli

Jan 13, 2022

Philip Charles Ciaverelli, 79, of Philadelphia, PA passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022, after a battle with vascular dementia. He spent the past year living in Denver, Colorado with his wife and daughters’ family which allowed him to get focused care. During his fight he showed his courage in facing life’s challenges with a smile every day. Philip was...

Mike

Mike

Jan 12, 2022

John Michael “Mike” Dobrowolski passed away on January 12, 2022 with his loving wife by his side. Born on December 10, 1960, on a US Army base in Hamburg, Germany, Mike was the son of the late John and Elfrieda (Schuberth) Dobrowolski. The family moved to Delaware in 1970 and Mike attended the local schools including William Penn High...

Charles Harold Kincade

Charles Harold Kincade

Jan 10, 2022

Charles “Chuck” Harold Kincade III passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022, in Norristown, PA. He was 76. Mr. Kincade was a resident of Plymouth Meeting, PA. He was a restauranteur owning and operating various restaurants including C.K. Oliver’s, Copperfield’s, C.K.’s Wharf, C.J. Maples, and Barristers. Chuck enjoyed building things, going to the beach, and rooting for the Yankees....

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