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Neil Chetan Patel

Neil Chetan Patel

Aug 1, 2021

Neil Chetan Patel was born in Norristown, PA on November 12, 2000. He was the beloved son of Chetan and Hema Patel. Also surviving are paternal grandparents, Ratilal and Mrudula Patel; maternal grandparents, Bipin and Nalini Patel; aunts and uncles: Nita Patel, Shailesh and Jetal Patel and Ashish Patel; many other loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends; and his...

Steven T. Benedetto

Steven T. Benedetto

Jul 30, 2021

Steven T. Benedetto passed away from a massive heart attack, on Friday, July 30, 2021, at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. He was 58. Steven was a resident of King of Prussia, PA and was the owner/operator of the STB Pest Control company in King of Prussia. Steven enjoyed watching the Philadelphia Flyers and the Eagles and he...

John J. Brobson

John J. Brobson

Jul 29, 2021

John J. ‘Jake’ Brobson, age 98 of Audubon, PA passed away on Thursday July 29, 2021, peacefully at his residence for 15 years in Shannondell. Jake was born in Scranton, PA on June 15, 1923, to the late Mary ‘Stewart’ and John David Brobson. John loved to golf and go bowling. When he retired, he moved to Florida and...

Phyllis Gay Sameloff

Phyllis Gay Sameloff

Jul 29, 2021

Phyllis G Sameloff (nee Cohen) died 07/29/2021 in Bucks County, PA. She was a Loving Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother, Cousin, and a friend to all that met her. She was born in Bridgeport, CT on 05/24/1942 and lived most of her life in CT and PA. Phyllis was married to her loving husband Larry M. Sameloff (dec’d 08/27/18) since...

Trevor O'Mara Downing

Trevor O'Mara Downing

Jul 24, 2021

Trevor O'Mara Downing, 26, of Philadelphia, PA passed away Saturday, July 24th, 2021 suddenly. Trevor was born in Philadelphia on August 3, 1994, a son of Laurie Allan Downing, of Ardmore, PA and Michael Downing, of Hamilton, NJ. Trevor was a 2012 graduate of Hatboro-Horsham High School; he went on to graduate from Temple University with a Bachelor’s degree...

Loretta Valerio

Loretta Valerio

Jul 23, 2021

Loretta (Toro) Valerio passed away peacefully on Friday, July 23, 2021, at the age of 93. She was the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Lalla) Toro-Scandone of Norristown. She married John Valerio of Bridgeport on October 19, 1947 and they lived many years in King of Prussia. Loretta was employed at Upper Merion Junior High School Cafeteria and The...

Joseph Francis Wallace

Joseph Francis Wallace

Jul 23, 2021

Joseph Francis Wallace passed away peacefully on Friday, July 23, 2021 at his home in Lewes, Delaware. He was 83. Mr. Wallace was a former resident of King of Prussia, PA. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Widener College in Business Administration and worked as a Federal Agent for the US Department of Agriculture for over 20 years. Joseph...

Michael J. Vandorick

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

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

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

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

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...

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