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Geraldine C Gonnella
Jan 28, 2021
Geraldine (Gerry) Gonnella December 25, 1937 to January 28, 2021 Gerry Gonnella (nee Marinari) of Media, PA, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 28th at the age of 83. Born in Philadelphia, she was a loving and caring Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. Gerry was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Gonnella, Sr. and her parents, Nicholas...
George F. Thompson
Jan 26, 2021
Thompson George F. (Fred), 81, of Trevose, PA passed peacefully on January 26, 2021. George was born in Pottsville, PA, on October 18, 1939, a son of the late Olive (nee Thornburgh) and George W. Thompson. He was the beloved husband of the late Patricia E. (nee Muldoon). Loving father of George F. Jr. (Karen), Deborah Thompson-Carry (James), Mary...
Robert E Snover
Jan 26, 2021
Robert E. Snover (Bob), 79 of Newark, DE passed peacefully on 1/26/21. He is survived by his wife Geri, son Bob (and wife Kristin), daughter Kristen, and grandchildren Dakota, Zachary and Mallory. Memorial services will be private.
Merle Richard Freitag
Jan 26, 2021
Merle Richard Freitag passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, surrounded by his family at Woodbridge Assisted Living in Phoenixville, PA. He was 93. Mr. Freitag was a former resident of Sun City, Arizona. He worked as an insurance executive for Physicians Mutual. Merle received a Bachelors of Science Degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He served as...
Dr. Rudolph J. Panaro
Jan 23, 2021
Dr. Rudolph Panaro died peacefully in his sleep on January 23, 2021 after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in November of 2020. He lived a full and vibrant life of 91 years, the last 60 in his home in King of Prussia with Ellen, his wife of 65 years. He raised five children and was known affectionately as “Papa”...
Antoinette R. Donofrio
Jan 23, 2021
Antoinette R. (Imperial) Donofrio passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at St. Mary Villa in Lansdale, PA. She was 97. Mrs. Donofrio was a former resident of Schwenksville, PA. She worked as a floor manager for the Ford Motor Company for over 30 years. Antoinette was an avid bingo player, she loved to dance and she was...
Thomas Penhale Jr.
Jan 23, 2021
Thomas Penhale Jr. passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 23, 2021, at Peter Becker Community in Harleysville, PA. He was 78. Mr. Penhale was formerly of King of Prussia, PA. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Wilkes College and worked as the Vice President of Human Resources for Unisys for over 30 years. Tom was an avid Philadelphia Phillies...
William Joseph Fryer
Jan 22, 2021
William Joseph Fryer passed away peacefully on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Einstein Medical Center Montgomery in E. Norriton, PA. He was 81. Mr. Fryer was a resident of Lower Providence Twp., PA. He worked as a carpenter for many years. William was a member of Visitation BVM Church in Trooper, PA. He was an avid Philadelphia sports fan...
Linwood W. Bennett
Jan 21, 2021
Linwood W. Bennett passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021. He was 90. Mr. Bennett was a resident of Bridgeport, PA. He worked as a teacher of Auto Body at Central Montco Technical High School in Norristown, PA. Linwood was a member of the former Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church and Bridgeport Fire Company No. 1. He was...
Isabelle "Dolly" J. Tague
Jan 21, 2021
Isabelle J. “Dolly” (O'Dowd) Tague passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 21, 2021, surrounded by her loving family at her residence in King of Prussia, PA. She was 93. Mrs. Tague enjoyed nature, long walks, history, the New Jersey seashore, her Bridge Club, and solving crossword puzzles. She was an avid sports fan, beginning with the Brooklyn Dodgers and...
Antoinette T. Destefano
Jan 20, 2021
Antoinette (Toni) Tomaselli, DeStefano of Norristown, PA passed away on January 20, 2021. Mrs. DeStefano was born in Norristown, PA on September 5, 1935 to the late Samuel and Mamie S. (Tomaselli) DeStefano. Antoinette went to St. Francis of Assisi School, Stewart Jr. High and Norristown Sr. High School. Antoinette worked for Montgomery Norristown Band & Trust Co from...
Philomena "Florence" Scandone
Jan 19, 2021
Philomena A. “Florence” (Muscarelli) Scandone passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, surrounded by her loving family at her residence in Bridgeport, PA. She was 90. Mrs. Scandone was a member of Sacred Heart Church and a former member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, both in Bridgeport. She enjoyed sewing and crocheting but her favorite thing...
Wanda Gang Wolf
Jan 18, 2021
Wanda Kaye Gang Wolf, 1/7/53-1/18/2021 Wanda Kaye Gang Wolf, age 68, of Jenkintown, PA, died peacefully at home on January 18. Wanda was born in Albany, Georgia on January 7th, 1953, to Flora Dolores Tennille. Flora married Clem Gang, who adopted Wanda, and the family moved to Navarre, Ohio, where Wanda grew up on the family farm. She graduated...
Lorraine E. Mark
Jan 17, 2021
Lorraine E. Mark passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Brandywine Senior Suites in E. Norriton, Pa. She was 98. Lorraine was a resident of King of Prussia and a member of Mother of Divine Providence Church in King of Prussia, PA. She worked for Western Electric as a phone technician. Born in Windber, PA on May...
David J. Mash
Jan 16, 2021
David J. Mash passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA. He was 67. Mr. Mash was a resident of Norristown, PA. He was the owner/operator of Mash Ceramic Installations for over 40 years. David was a member of Visitation BVM Church in Trooper, PA....
John A Mortensen
Jan 15, 2021
John A. Mortensen passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at ManorCare in Huntingdon Valley, PA, at the age of 96. John was a resident of King of Prussia, PA and a member of Port Kennedy Presbyterian Church in King of Prussia. He built and repaired pipe organs, world traveler, had a wonderful baritone voice and sang in many...
Barbara Ann A. Mcfadden
Jan 15, 2021
Barbara Ann McFadden (nee Welsh), 79, of Warrington, PA, formerly of Germantown, born and raised in South Philadelphia, went home to the Lord peacefully on Friday, January 15th, 2021 while in the company of her family, at Artis Memory Care, Huntingdon Valley, PA. Barbara was born in Philadelphia, PA on April 15, 1941, a daughter of the late Ruth...
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