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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,...
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
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
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
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...
Francis A. "Frank" Miller
Jul 2, 2021
Francis Allen “Frank” Miller Jr. passed away peacefully on Friday, July 2, 2021 at his residence in Bridgeport, PA. He was 74. Mr. Miller was a disabled vet who proudly served his country during the Vietnam Era in both the US Army and the Marine Corps. Frank earned numerous medals as well as three Purple Hearts. He was a...
Joan Elaine Clay
Jul 2, 2021
Joan Elaine Clay, 77, of Trooper, PA, passed away on Friday, July 2nd, 2021 at her residence while in the company of her loving family. Joan was born in Norristown, PA on February 13, 1944, a daughter of the late Sally Mae (Grater) and Abram P. Beswick. She was the Beloved wife of the late Thomas F., Loving mother...
Maureen R. Graul
Jun 28, 2021
Maureen R. Graul, 80, of Elkins Park, PA passed away Monday, June 28, 2021 at Abington Memorial Hospital. Maureen was born in Philadelphia, PA on March 27, 1941, a daughter of the late Veronica M. (Brimmer) and Maurice V. Donahue. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Graul. Loving mother of Robert (Cindy) and Colleen "Hubby" Ryan (Rich). Grammy...
Jennifer Marie Holmwood
Jun 27, 2021
On Sunday, June 27, 2021 Jennifer Marie Holmwood (Russo) passed away peacefully at her home at the age of 38. Jennifer was born to James Morley Holmwood III and Janice Lockner (Holmwood-Dant) on March 15, 1983 in Drexel, PA. She was preceded in death by her father James Holmwood III. She is survived by her husband, Joey Russo; her...
Joseph E. Arbeiter
Jun 26, 2021
Joseph E. Arbeiter, 73, of Bensalem, PA passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at his home surrounded by friends and family. Joseph was born in Philadelphia, PA on May 7, 1948, a son of the late Mary (Harding) and Joseph B. Arbeiter. He was the beloved husband of Marguerite Arbeiter (Dillon) of 48 years. Loving father of...
Ruth E. Deiss
Jun 26, 2021
Ruth E. (DeVaney) Deiss, a homemaker, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at her daughter’s home in King of Prussia, PA. She was 105. Mrs. Deiss was a resident of Bryn Mawr, PA. She was a member of St. James United Church of Christ in Havertown, PA. Born in Philadelphia, PA on October 3, 1915, she was...
Edward Hagelgans Jr.
Jun 25, 2021
Edward Hagelgans, Jr. of Audubon, PA passed away on June 25, 2021 at the age of 93 after a long illness. He formerly lived in Chesterbrook and Newtown Square. Born in Baltimore, he graduated from Baltimore Polytechnic High School and then joined the US Navy and served on the USS New Jersey. He then attended Purdue University and earned...
Christine M. Demetris
Jun 24, 2021
Christine M. Demetris, 68, passed away suddenly in her sleep at her home in San Diego, CA. She was born in Norristown, PA on September 3, 1952. Christine was a daughter of the late Julia (Chale) and John Demetris. She is survived by her sister, Dr. Mary Anne Del Collo and her husband, William of Upper Gwynedd, PA; three...
Ronald W. Carey
Jun 21, 2021
Mr. Ronald W. Carey, 80, of Barto, PA and formerly of Philadelphia passed away Monday, June 21, 2021 peacefully at his residence. Ronald was born in Philadelphia, PA on January 26, 1941, a son of the late Doris (Smith) and James Carey. He was a graduate of Father Judge HS and LaSalle University and served faithfully as a Philadelphia...
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