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Marilyn A. Hill
Sep 18, 2021
Marilyn A Hill, age 89, died on September 18, 2021, in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. She was born on November 17, 1931, in Pottsville PA to Miriam Young and John Ashton. Marilyn was a strong woman and lived life with zest. Her biggest passions were family, friends, politics, and animal welfare. She is predeceased by her husband Judge Louis G Hill...
Derry Franz
Sep 16, 2021
Derry Franz passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 16, 2021. He was 83. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son to the Late Marion (McCorkindale) and Henry Franz III. Derry graduated from Germantown Academy in 1956. Derry was a longtime resident of the Hidden Spring Community in Souderton, PA for nearly 30 years. He also served in the...
Sullivan "Sulli" L. Destefano
Sep 13, 2021
Sullivan L. “Sulli” DeStefano passed away suddenly on Monday, September 13, 2021. He was 60 years old. Sulli was retired after having worked for the Post Office for more than 30 years. He was a Rescue Diver with the Norristown Dive Unit in the 1990’s. He belonged to the former Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Bridgeport, PA....
Richard Francis Hamilton
Sep 6, 2021
Richard (“Dick”) Francis Hamilton, 88, of Philadelphia, PA died September 6, 2021 at his home in Jenkintown, PA. Richard was born in Millbury, MA , September, 25 1932 of Thomas Andrew Hamilton and Mary Elizabeth (nee McDonald). He attended Holy Cross College on an ROTC scholarship, proudly served as a Naval Officer on the USS Capricornus (AKA-57) at the...
Gary Joseph Johnson
Sep 6, 2021
Gary Joseph Johnson, 68 years of age, August 20, 1953 – September 6, 2021. Born in Philadelphia, PA Gary peacefully passed away on Monday September 6, 2021 after a lengthy hospital stay. Gary was truly a great man whose impact will forever be felt by his family, friends and the Bridgeport community. His generous heart and huge charismatic personality...
Donald C. Dilks
Sep 5, 2021
Donald C. Dilks passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 5, 2021, at the Peter Becker Skilled Nursing Community in Harleysville, PA. He was 90. Mr. Dilks was a resident of Harleysville. He worked as an Engineering Assistant for the former Bell Telephone-Bell Atlantic Company for 43 years. Donald was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day...
Dick
Sep 5, 2021
Richard D. Hassinger (Dick), 82 of Willow Grove passed away Sunday, Sept 5, 2021 at Wyncote Place. Dick was born April 27, 1939 in Philadelphia a son of the late Daniel M. Hassinger and Mary O. Mahnke. Dick worked at SPS Technologies as a machine technician supervisor and training manager until 1994 and spent the second part of his...
Elayne Markey
Sep 5, 2021
Elayne Markey, 86, of Jenkintown, PA passed peacefully Sunday, September 5, 2021, at her residence. Elayne was born on December 28, 1934, daughter of the late Sarah (Joseph) and Benjamin Matza. Beloved wife of the late Francis J. Sr. Loving mother of Jean McGeoy, George Markey, Hugh Schwartz and Jean Schwartz and the late Francis J. Markey Jr and...
Richard "Rick" F. Lattanze
Sep 3, 2021
Richard F. “Rick” Lattanze passed away peacefully on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Einstein Medical Center Montgomery in E. Norriton, PA. He was 70. Mr. Lattanze was a resident of Bridgeport, PA. He graduated from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Grade School and Upper Merion High School. After graduating he served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam...
Mildred C Cooper
Aug 30, 2021
Mildred C. Cooper age 88 of E. Norriton passed away on August 30, 2021 at Brandywine Senior Living. Born in Georgia on June 7, 1933 to the late Virgil and Ruby Chapman. Her husband, William passed away on May 28, 2014. Mildred is survived by a daughter, Amy Trejo(Francisco),4 Grandaughters, Emily Botto, Alexandra Ortiz, Ava Trejo, and Ana Trejo...
Evelyn Margaret Eubank
Aug 29, 2021
Evelyn Margaret Eubank, 97, of Louisville, Kentucky returned to her Heavenly Father on August 29, 2021. Mrs. Eubanks was born on January 1, 1924 to the late George Horton Reinhart and Bessie Evan Reinhart. Evelyn retired from Wyeth Labs in West Chester, PA after 17 years of service. Evelyn was proceeded in death by her parents, husband James Oliver...
James D Petersen
Aug 28, 2021
James D. Petersen, age 61 of Bensalem passed away at Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia, surrounded by his family after a short illness on Saturday, August 28, 2021. Born in Philadelphia to the late Edwin and Marion (nee Fager) Petersen. His brother, Mark also precedes him in death. Jim was an avid Guitarist, a third-degree black belt, and a faithful follower...
Marion Helen Schaefer Dylinski
Aug 27, 2021
Marion Helen Schaefer Dylinski of Warminster, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Friday August 27, 2021, at the Jefferson Warminster Hospice surrounded by her husband and her loving family. She was 83 years old. Born January 17th, 1938 she is predeceased by her parents, Francis and Helen McConaghy and her late husband Henry Schaefer. Marion is survived by her devoted...
Bernard M Zinn
Aug 27, 2021
Bernard M. Zinn (Bernie) passed away peacefully on August 27, 2021, in Wynnewood, PA. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Elaine (nee Weiner); his children, Randy (Trish), Kerry (Judith), Mindi (Roberto), and Eric (Maddie); 9 grandchildren Toby, Nyssa, Ethan, Martin, Felix, Paulina, Mac, Nolan, and Emma; and 4 great-grandchildren Eleanor, Henry, Ravi and Noe. Bernie was...
Kevin James Esbensen
Aug 25, 2021
Is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kevin James Esbensen of Springtown, PA on August 25th, 2021. Born on May 30th, 1968, the son of Thomas and Dorothy Esbensen, Kevin was a friend to many and is survived by his brothers and two daughters. Kevin was a lover of nature and music who spent his years...
Kelliann Kern
Aug 20, 2021
Kelliann Kern passed away peacefully on Friday, August 20, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was 48. Kelliann was a resident of Bridgeport, PA. She worked as a Customer Service Agent in the pharmaceutical industry. Kelliann was a strong woman and was such a fighter. She was a phenomenal mom who loved her family more than anything. Born...
Thomas Michael Shine
Aug 17, 2021
Thomas Michael Shine passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving wife on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Bryn Mawr Hospital in Bryn Mawr, PA. He was 80. Mr. Shine was a resident of King of Prussia, PA. He graduated from Upper Merion High School in 1959 and was vice-president of his class. Thomas was instrumental in planning...
Mary C Dean
Aug 16, 2021
Mary C. Dean age 92 of Eagleville, Pa passed away at home on Monday, August 16, 2021. Born in Hornell, NY to the late Chauncey and Alice Ersley. Mary’s husband, Thomas H. passed away on March 9, 2020. Mary is survived by sister, Patricia (Richard) Clippard, brother Emmett (Molly) Ersley, special niece and nephew Margaret Delaney, Caroline Hickox and...
Helen A. Hughes
Aug 16, 2021
Helen A. (Keeler) Hughes passed away peacefully on Monday, August 16, 2021, at her home in W. Norriton, PA. She was 95. Helen loved watching the Phillies and Eagles, going to the casinos, and she was a wiz at crossword puzzles. Most of all, she adored her grandchildren. Born on August 31, 1925, she was a daughter of the...
Marie D. Kilpatrick
Aug 16, 2021
Marie Dolores (Watters) Kilpatrick passed away peacefully on Monday, August 16, 2021 at Einstein Medical Center Montgomery in Norristown, PA. She was 96 years old. Marie “Ree” was a lifelong resident of Bridgeport, PA and a member of the former St. Augustine R.C. Church in Bridgeport. She was born on September 27, 1924 to the late Harry and Emma...
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