Obituaries

Mary O'Neill Firko

Oct 11, 2024

Mary O'Neill Firko, 98, passed away on October 11, 2024. Beloved wife of over 50 years of the late George R. Firko and mother of Mary Helen Goode (David), Terrie Firko, Michael J. Firko (Margaret), Catherine Arlen (Len),Lorraine Firko, Geralyn Firko and Georgina Allard. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her daughter...

Paul M. Hunter

Oct 4, 2024

Paul M. Hunter, 77, originally of Mayfair in NE Philadelphia and then Gwynedd, PA, passed away on October 4, 2024. Husband of Virginia S. (née Morris) and Father of the late Susan M., Kristen N., Michael A.L. (Brynne) and Peter M. (Traci). Loving grandfather of Lauren, Julianne, Sophia, and Mia. Brother of Richard Hunter (Floss), Walter Hunter, and the...

Robert E. Bartholomew

Oct 4, 2024

Robert E. Bartholomew, 93, of Perkasie passed away on October 4, 2024 at Doylestown

Hospital. Husband of the late Pauline (nee Hunsicker). Father of James R. Bartholomew,

Kathleen Suchodoloski (Edward), Sharon Bartholomew and Susan Ahern (Kevin). Grandfather

of Tina, Matthew (Heather), Lindsey (Paul), Megan, Joshua, Zachary and the late Christian.

Great...

William F. Benedict

Oct 2, 2024

William F. Benedict, 76, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024, with his family by his side. He is survived by his devoted wife Rosalie (nee Flynn). He was a loving father to William, Jr and his wife Jeannie and Colleen Daley and her husband Jeffrey. He was the cherished Pop Pop to his grandchildren Liam and Caitlin Daley...

Jacqueline M. Carignan

Oct 1, 2024

Jacqueline M. (Roberge) Carignan,99, of Lansdale, Pennsylvania, formerly of Somersworth, New Hampshire died peacefully with her daughter by her side on October 1, 2024. She is greatly missed by those whose lives she touched.

Jackie was the fifth of ten children born to Daniel and Lumina (Gagnon) Roberge of Somersworth,

New Hampshire. Within...

John P. Paynter

Sep 24, 2024

Mr. John P. Paynter, 86, a resident of Lutheran Community of Telford, passed away peacefully

on September 24, 2024. He was the son of John A. and Virginia Sauer Paynter of Russell,

Kentucky. He was preceeded in death by his wife Emily Ward Paynter, parents, sister Betty

Jean and brother Vincent William.

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Lisa C. Baxter

Sep 23, 2024

Lisa C. Baxter, 60, of Chalfont, PA passed away at home on September 23, 2024 after an

extended battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of Steven M. Baxter for 36 years and

loving mother to Colin Baxter and Liam Baxter. She recently became a grandmother to Eleanor

Baxter and Beatrice Baxter....

Melissa B. "Lisa" Connolly

Sep 21, 2024

Melissa "Lisa" B. Connolly, 74, of Chalfont, PA, passed away on September 21, 2024.

She was the beloved wife of Lawrence C. Connolly for 54 years and devoted mother to

Beth Ann Bender (Michael) and the late Beverly Keegan. Lisa cherished her role as a

grandmother to Molly Keegan, Ryan Bender,...

John J. Mcgroarty, Jr.

Sep 18, 2024

John Joseph McGroarty Jr. of New Britain, PA passed away peacefully on Wednesday,

September 18 th , 2024, surrounded by his family and loved ones. Born June 6 th , 1942, to Evelyn

and John McGroarty Sr, he was one of four children born in Philadelphia, PA and later raised in

Horsham, PA....

Colleen M. Gildea-Mitchell

Sep 13, 2024

Colleen M. Gildea-Mitchell of Chalfont, PA passed away peacefully on September 13, 2024 in her home surrounded by her family after a short, courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Philadelphia, daughter of Thomas and Jane Gildea.

Colleen grew up in Southwest Philadelphia, graduated from West Catholic High School and Drexel's Moore College of...

Edythe A. Herwig

Sep 8, 2024

Edythe B. Herwig of Northfield, New Jersey, formerly of Huntingdon Valley, Jamison, her dream log home in Alburtis, Berks County, and Warrington, died on September 8, 2024, at the age of 93.

The beloved wife of the late Fred M. Herwig with whom she shared 40 wonderful years of marriage.

Edythe...

Arthur F. Thompson

Sep 6, 2024

Arthur Francis Thompson of North Wales passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024. Born in Pittston, PA on July 14, 1938, Arthur is predeceased by his wife, Eleanor Thompson, and his brothers, Roy Thompson and James Thompson. He is survived by his sister, Mary Grace Bertucci, his brother, Don Thompson, and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are...

Margaret T. "Peggy" Sweeney

Aug 31, 2024

Margaret T. Sweeney (nee Quinn) of Lower Gwynedd passed away on August 31, 2024. Born in Philadelphia, Margaret is predeceased by her husband, Thomas J. Sweeney and her brother, Daniel Quinn Jr. Mother of Thomas J. Jr. (Jennifer), Andrew (Bethanne), Paul, and Brendan (Karen). Also survived by ten grandchildren, her sister Ann Marie Bartley, and many nieces and nephews....

Emma S. Devita

Aug 18, 2024

Time marches on – I can hear the sounds - tic-tock, tic-tock. I can sense the passage of time

from April 22, 2008 when my husband Michael began his own journey and August 18, 2024

when I succumbed to the ravages of the memory robing disease that made me slowly forget

who I...

Catherine F. Young

Aug 17, 2024

Catherine Young, born in 1939 in Philadelphia, passed away surrounded by family. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph Young Sr. and a devoted mother to five children: Joseph Young Jr., Kathleen Steuer (Paul), Bethann Mallon (Thomas), Jennifer Myers (Brian), and Trish Gillen (Brian). Known for her thoughtful gift-giving and remembering birthdays, she was our "queen" with...

Gloria J. Bello

Aug 14, 2024

Gloria J. Bello of Norristown, PA, formally of Andorra passed away at home peacefully

surrounded by her family on Wednesday August 14, 2024.

Born on June 28, 1940, in Camden NJ, she was the daughter of Francis J. Schultz and Anna M.

Moffett. Gloria is survived by her beloved children Lisa...

Ladd J. Parsons, Sr.

Aug 13, 2024

Ladd J. Parsons, Sr., a resident of Ann’s Choice in Warminster, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at the age of 92.

Born in Chicago, IL, Ladd was the beloved husband of the late Mary Ann Parsons (née Knott) for 64 years and the devoted father of Dana C. Reed (late husband Robert), Ladd J. Parsons...

Lewis Dilts Larason, Jr.

Aug 8, 2024

Lewis Dilts Larason, Jr., 91, died on August 8 from an aorta dissection. He was pain free and with his

family.

Lew is survived by his wife Patricia Guthrie, his daughter Cindy White, his two granddaughters Tara

(Mark Norris) and Sabrina (Einar Mathisen), his great grandson Malachi Yeager, his great granddaughter...

Dolores L. Majkowski

Aug 7, 2024

Dolores L., 86, loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2024.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. Daughter of the late Edward J. and Josephine V.

(Rudzinski) Miller and sister of the late Thomas R. Miller. Devoted wife of the late Edward J.

Majkowski. Mother of the late Carol Ann...

Betty Moy Kee

Aug 6, 2024

Betty Moy Kee, 96, passed away on August 6, 2024. Wife of the late Edward G. Kee. Mother of Geoffrey (Jeanne) of St. Augustine, FL, David (Elle) of Commerce Township, MI, Robert of Chalfont, PA, and Edward of Coopersburg, PA. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Betty was a 1947 graduate of Camden High School and...