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Jean Marie Tokarski

Jean Marie Tokarski

Jul 19, 2021

Jean Marie (Bangert) Tokarski passed away peacefully on Monday, July 19, 2021, at Bryn Mawr Extended Care in Bryn Mawr, PA. She was 69. Mrs. Tokarski was a resident of Wayne, PA. She was a member of Mother of Divine Providence Church in King of Prussia, PA. Born in Mansfield, Ohio on May 29, 1952, she was a daughter...

Kevin Scott Chaffinch

Kevin Scott Chaffinch

Jul 19, 2021

Kevin Scott Chaffinch of Bear, DE passed away suddenly at the age of 41 on Monday, July, 19, 2021. Many people would say that Kevin was one of the goofiest people they had ever met and that he could always fill a room with laughter. Kevin graduated from Brandywine High School, acquired his Bachelors of Music from the Berklee...

James Parker

James Parker

Jul 19, 2021

James E. Parker Jr. July 19, 2021, peacefully, Known by ‘Sonny’ by those who knew him well was born in Abington, PA on July 13, 1941 at Abington Hospital. Sonny was preceded in death by his mother Mary House and father James E. Parker Sr. Sonny was raised in Philadelphia in his early life, then moved to Jenkintown PA...

Velva Fay Toler

Velva Fay Toler

Jul 18, 2021

Velva Fay Toler, nee May, age 97, passed away in Downingtown, PA on July 18, 2021 after suffering a stroke. Born in Big Ugly, West Virginia on September 18, 1923, Velva was the daughter of Hezekiah and Eva May. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert and her son, Vernon Ferrell (Brenda). She is survived by her...

Barbara Ludwig

Barbara Ludwig

Jul 15, 2021

Barbara (Switt) Ludwig passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at her residence in King of Prussia, PA. She was 80. Mrs. Ludwig worked as a dental hygienist for the former Dr. Moreschi Dental Practice. She ran the Neighborhood League Dental Clinic and was a secretary for the Har Zion Synagogue. Born in Philadelphia, PA on September 16,...

Mary  Margaret Sumerix

Mary Margaret Sumerix

Jul 13, 2021

Mary Margaret Sumerix, age 80, of Jenkintown, PA, passed away on Tuesday, July 13th, 2021 peacefully, at Edge Hill Nursing Home in Glenside, PA. Mary was born in Akron, OH on January 12, 1941, a daughter of the late Bernice Evelyn (Hostetter) and William Henry Sumerix. Mary was a member of All Hallows Episcopal Church, Wyncote, PA. She worked...

Arthur R. "Bob" Mills

Arthur R. "Bob" Mills

Jul 13, 2021

Arthur R. “Bob” Mills, 89, formerly of Douglassville and King of Prussia passed away July 13, 2021 to be with the Lord and Joan, his beloved wife. He passed peacefully after a brief illness at Seasons Hospice in Phoenixville Hospital surrounded by family and listening to The Beatles. He was a graduating member of the Class of 1949 at...

Catherine M. Schaefer

Catherine M. Schaefer

Jul 11, 2021

Catherine M. Schaefer, age 66, passed away peacefully on Sunday July 11, 2021 at her home. She was born in Philadelphia to the late Leonard and Dorothy Zerggen. She is also predeceased in death by her husband of 44 years, Howard E. Schaefer. Catherine is survived by two daughters; Heather Pasetti (James) and Dawn Wright (James), a brother; Bobby...

Edna Faye Green

Edna Faye Green

Jul 11, 2021

Edna Faye Green Mother, Sister, Aunt, Grandma and Friend. We will Never Forget You. On March 20, 1944 the world welcomed a precious bouncing baby girl, the 7th of 12 children, she was born to the parents of Clyde Raiford and Janie M. Fortson-Raiford in Elberton Georgia. Edna excepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Bethel...

Brendan Thomas Byrne

Brendan Thomas Byrne

Jul 10, 2021

Brendan T. Byrne, age 60, of Philadelphia, PA passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021 surrounded by his family. Brendan was born on August 10, 1960 to the late Elizabeth Ann (Nee Rodden) and John J. Byrne. Loving father of Christan M. Glennon (Tom) and grandfather to Jason, Thomas, Emma, Michael, and Audrey. Dear brother of Michele Laurianitis (Dave), Kevin...

Matthew  Shawn Earvase

Matthew Shawn Earvase

Jul 9, 2021

At the young age of 39 Matthew Earvase went home to God. Born October 11th, 1981, to Mother Diane Earvase and Father Thomas Elliot III, they are now together again. On July 9th Matthew passed away after being surrounded by his family one last time at the Bayhealth hospital Sussex. To all who knew Matt, knows he was always...

William Gallagher, Jr.

William Gallagher, Jr.

Jul 9, 2021

William Gallagher Jr. passed away peacefully on Friday, July 9, 2021, at Bryn Mawr Hospital in Bryn Mawr, PA. He was 67 and a resident of King of Prussia, PA. Mr. Gallagher worked in construction and was the owner/operator of both GEI Enterprises and Valley Forge Incorporated. He was a member of Mother of Divine Providence Church in King...

Richard J. Farra, Sr.

Richard J. Farra, Sr.

Jul 9, 2021

Richard J. Farra Sr. passed away peacefully on Friday, July 9, 2021, at Einstein Medical Center Montgomery in E. Norriton, PA. He was 70. Mr. Farra was a resident of King of Prussia, PA. He worked as a warehouse worker with medical supplies for Abbott Labs which later became Hospira for many years. Richard loved watching all the Philly...

Joyce Alice Isenberg

Joyce Alice Isenberg

Jul 9, 2021

Joyce Alice Isenberg passed away peacefully on Friday, July 9, 2021, at her home in E. Norriton, PA. She was 78. Joyce worked as a pill packer for the Sharp Corporation in Conshohocken, PA for many years. Born in Philadelphia, PA on October 23, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Carl I. and Nellie Theresa (McDonald) Isenberg....

Thomas Scott Collins

Thomas Scott Collins

Jul 8, 2021

Thomas Scott Collins, 81, of Jenkintown, PA, after a long difficult struggle with Parkinson’s disease, passed away at home on Thursday, July 8th, 2021 surrounded by his family. Tom was born in Philadelphia, PA, on October 28, 1939, son of the late Dorothy (Stunkard) and Francis Collins. Tom graduated from St. Joseph's University in 1962 and married Eileen McNichol...

William John Maxwell

William John Maxwell

Jul 6, 2021

William John Maxwell 89, of Malvern PA, passed away Tuesday, July 6 2021 at Bellingham in West Chester, PA Born Carlos Adrian Bort on November 26, 1931 to Agnes Elizabeth Hunter and Carlos Adrian Bort. After his mother remarried, he was adopted by his Stepfather, Homer C. Maxwell. He graduated in 1949 from New Trier High School in Winnetka,...

John M. Mycek

John M. Mycek

Jul 5, 2021

John M. Mycek passed away peacefully on July 5, 2021, surrounded by his family at his home in King of Prussia. Born in Bryn Mawr on August 3, 1951, he was a son of the late John S. and Mary Rita (Esposto) Mycek. Surviving is his loving family: his wife, Christine “Chris” Novelli, daughter, Lauren Novelli (Thomas) Melcher, granddaughter,...

Mary  Helen Murphy

Mary Helen Murphy

Jul 4, 2021

Mary Helen Murphy age 78 of Bensalem passed away at home on Sunday, July 4, 2021. Born in Germany to the late Dmytro and Katrina Wojtiw. Mary is survived by her husband, Barry Murphy, a brother, Louis Wojtiw, a sister, Stephany McAlinden and many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation from 9 to...

Barbara J Thompson

Barbara J Thompson

Jul 4, 2021

Barbara J. Thompson age 90 of King of Prussia passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family. She was born in Philadelphia on September 20, 1930 to the late Dr. Robert and Katharine Wiltbank. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Rankin N. Thompson, a son, Richard N. Thompson and 2 heavenly great grandchildren. Barbara was...

Theresa H. Samanns

Theresa H. Samanns

Jul 2, 2021

Theresa H. Samanns, 91, of Tacony in Philadelphia, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021 at Nazareth Hospital. Theresa was born in the Bridesburg section of Philadelphia, PA on July 10, 1929, daughter of the late Blanche (Wisniewski) and William E. Gorman. She was a loving sister to the late Josephine McAnally, Stella Czerniak, Anne Lehr, Loretta Hart, Catherine...

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