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Michael J. Vandorick
Jul 22, 2021
Michael J. VanDorick, 56, of Abington, PA passed away at his residence on Thursday, July 22, 2021 surrounded by family. He was the loving husband of Sandra (Brunner) VanDorick; devoted father to Andrew (Molly), Marc (fiance Madeline), and Ryan and grandfather to Mason Marie. He was born in Abington, PA on February 27, 1965 to Mary Patricia (Riva) and...
Isabelle E. Oliver
Jul 22, 2021
In Loving Memory of Isabelle Erbrick Oliver, age 98, who passed from this earth of natural causes on July 22, 2021 at Spring House Estates in Lower Gwynedd, PA. Isabelle was born August 6, 1922 in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of Arthur C. Jones and Marian C. (Oberholtzer) Jones. She grew up with her parents and two brothers, Arthur...
Gerald F. King
Jul 20, 2021
Gerald F. (Jerry) King, 90, of Bensalem, PA passed away on Monday, July 20, 2021, at Juniper Village, Bensalem, PA. Gerald was born in Philadelphia, PA on March 6, 1931. He was the beloved husband of Thelma (Thomas) King. They were married for 45 years before her passing in 2013, they were married in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Jerry and Thelma...
Angelina 'Angie' Grace Gasbarra
Jul 20, 2021
Angelina ‘Angie’ Gasbarra, 93, formerly of Abington, PA, passed away on Tuesday, July 20th, 2021 peacefully, at the age of 93. Angelina was born in Abington, PA on May 8, 1928, a daughter of the late Angelina E. (Campoli) and Mariano Gasbarra. She was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Abington, PA 19001. Angie worked for many...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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,...
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