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Ronald K. Semock

Ronald K. Semock

Feb 25, 2020

Ronald Semock, 64, of Bensalem passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. He was born on April 7, 1955, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late John and Helen (Ksenics) Semock. He was kind, compassionate, and always there to help. He will be deeply missed by family and friends. Ronald is survived by 6 sisters (Kathleen,...

John Patrick Mullen, Sr.

John Patrick Mullen, Sr.

Feb 25, 2020

John Patrick Mullen, Sr., WWII Veteran and St. Joseph’s University Professor for 51 years, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. He was 93. John was born in the Grays Ferry section of S. Philadelphia, where he attended St. Gabriel’s Elementary School. He graduated first in his class from South Catholic, which is now Neumann Goretti High School,...

Francis J. Anello, Jr.

Francis J. Anello, Jr.

Feb 24, 2020

Francis Joseph Anello Jr, 70, of Abington, PA, passed away in his home after a protracted illness on 24 February 2020. Our father, affectionately known as Big Frank when we were growing up, was born on 21 September 1949. Born to Francis and Cathrine Anello (Falbo), he was the eldest of three boys and two girls. The legend of...

Oliver John Raser, Jr.

Oliver John Raser, Jr.

Feb 24, 2020

Oliver John Raser Jr., age 91, of Valley Forge, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday February 24, 2020. He was born in Phoenixville PA in 1928. The son of Oliver John Raser and Helen Marie (Ulmer) Raser. Oliver grew up in Birchrunville and graduated from Spring City High School, class of 1947. After high school, Ollie joined the Phoenix...

James L. Eck

James L. Eck

Feb 23, 2020

Eck James L., age 89, of Phila. on February 23, 2020. Beloved husband of Claire M. (nee Brown). Loving father of Mary Celeste, Marilyn Rahnama (Reza), James L. Jr., Milissa Smith, Suzanne, and Michelle Murphy (Mark). Grandfather of 13 and great grandfather of 19. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Monday from 6pm to 8pm and Tuesday...

Paula Jane Bense

Paula Jane Bense

Feb 23, 2020

Bense, Paula Jane, 54, passed away on February 23, 2020 surrounded by family after a stoic fight against breast cancer. She was the beloved mother of sons Elliot and Nicholas (Chenxi), her niece Shana whom she loved like a daughter, her cat Ember and Irish Wolfhound Darcy Jane. She is survived by her three sisters and many nieces and...

James E. Fitzpatrick

James E. Fitzpatrick

Feb 23, 2020

Fitzpatrick James Edward, age 84, of Ambler. Survived by wife, Beatrice (Barnes) Fitzpatrick; 4 children; 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Greeting at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 259 Forest Avenue, Ambler on Saturday, June 4, 2022 from 10:15 to 10:45 am; Funeral Mass at 10:45 am. Memorial contributions to World Central Kitchen for Ukraine https://donate.wck.org. Condolences to the family...

Matthew J. Somers, Jr.

Matthew J. Somers, Jr.

Feb 22, 2020

On Saturday, February 22, 2020, Matthew J. Somers, Jr., loving husband, father, brother, uncle, pop-pop, and friend passed away at Carolyn’s House, Hospice House of Central PA, in Harrisburg, PA, at 77 years old. Matt was born on August 23, 1942, in Philadelphia, PA, to Matthew and Anne (Anderson) Somers, Sr. They relocated from the Philadelphia area to the...

Anna F. Bryngelevich

Anna F. Bryngelevich

Feb 20, 2020

Anna F. (Pupek) Bryngelevich passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, to be reunited with her beloved late husband, Joseph Bryngelevich. She was 97. Anna was born in Conshohocken to Anna (Kozlowski) and Stanislaus Pupek. She is survived by two sisters, Clara Hertzog of Lewes, DE and Theresa Bucelli of Virginia Beach, VA; and many loving nieces, nephews,...

Eileen Elizabeth Mccabe

Eileen Elizabeth Mccabe

Feb 20, 2020

McCabe Eileen Elizabeth (nee McGuigan), age 76 of Philadelphia, PA passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2020. Eileen was born on August 30, 1943, daughter of the late Thomas J. and Mary McGuigan. Loving wife of the late Michael F. McCabe Sr. Beloved mother of Mary Shore (David), Michael Jr., Doreen Koprucki (Stefan), Brian (Michelle), Meghan and Patrick....

Sara E. Timmerman

Sara E. Timmerman

Feb 20, 2020

Sara E. Timmerman passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020, at the age of 41. She was a resident of W. Norriton, PA. Born in Iowa City, Iowa on January 24, 1979 to Robert Dale Timmerman and Lisa R. (Vennard) Ross. Sara loved writing poetry, and she was published when she was in the 5th grade. She also loved...

Joyce C Barracliff

Joyce C Barracliff

Feb 18, 2020

Joyce C. Barracliff, 80, of Pennsville, NJ, passed away peacefully at her home on February 18, 2020. Born in Atlantic City, NJ, she was predeceased by her parents, Walter and Mary Compton of Atlantic City, NJ, and her brother, Gene Compton of Northfield, NJ. After graduating from Atlantic City High School in 1957, she relocated to Pennsville, NJ, where...

James Norbert Mann

James Norbert Mann

Feb 15, 2020

James Norbert Mann passed away, at the age of 84, peacefully at his home with his loving family by his side. James started a milk company, J & M Distributors in 1986 and worked in the milk industry for 25 years. His family worked by his side throughout the years to keep the business running smoothly. After work, Norbes...

Roseanne P. Debro

Roseanne P. Debro

Feb 15, 2020

Roseanne P. Debro (Ro or Rosi) crossed over on Sat., Feb. 15, 2020 after a lengthy battle with COPD. Born Dec. 13, 1948, Ro was the daughter of the late Paul M. and Rosemarie C. (Murrin). A graduate of Bishop Kenrick High School, she belonged to Mother of Divine Providence parish in King of Prussia. Ro was a dear...

Joseph A. Lauro

Joseph A. Lauro

Feb 14, 2020

Joseph A. Lauro passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, February 14, 2020 at his residence in King of Prussia, PA. He was 86. Joe was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Bridgeport, PA and was a graduate of Norristown High School, Class of 1951. Joe was an US Army Veteran serving in the Koeran...

Martha "Marty" Wilkinson

Martha "Marty" Wilkinson

Feb 13, 2020

Martha J. “Marty” Wilkinson passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Seasons Hospice in Phoenixville, PA. She was 76. Ms. Wilkinson was a resident of Pottstown, PA and a former long-time resident of Bridgeport, PA. She was a former member of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and later worked as an administrative assistant...

Dr. Lawrence A. Anderson

Dr. Lawrence A. Anderson

Feb 12, 2020

Dr. Lawrence A. “Larry” Anderson passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. He was 72. Dr. Anderson was a resident of King of Prussia, PA. He was a graduate of Norristown High School, Class of 1965 and earned his Doctorate in Education from Temple University. Larry worked as a teacher for the Colonial School District and then was...

Carole Diane Zebley

Carole Diane Zebley

Feb 12, 2020

Carole Zebley 77,of Wilmington passed away surrounded by her loving family on February 12. Carole loved coming to the beach especially going out for crabs. Carole worked for years for Happy Harrys Pharmacy. Along with her parents Dallas and Theresa Zebley, Carole was pre-deceased by her brother Bill Zebley and her daughter Carole Lynn Reed. Carole will be dearly...

Joseph Charles Hoover, Iii

Joseph Charles Hoover, Iii

Feb 11, 2020

Joseph Charles Hoover, III, age 82, of Berwyn, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at the Wayne Nursing Center in Wayne, PA. Beloved husband of Elizabeth (Wilmeth); devoted father to a son, Joseph Wilmeth Hoover; two step daughters, Lisa Wister Broderick and Elizabeth Woodruff Wister; and a brother, Frederic S. Hoover. He is preceded in death...

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