Obituaries

Michael V. Carr

Michael V. Carr

Apr 13, 2024

Michael V. Carr, 76, of Chalfont, died peacefully on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Born June 9, 1947,

in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Daniel V and Elizabeth K Carr. Mr. Carr honorably

served his country in the US Marine Corps and continued his service in the National Guard for

many...

William Allen Davidson

William Allen Davidson

Apr 7, 2024

William Allen Davidson, of Eureka, PA, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2024 at the age of 95 with his family at his side.He was born to parents William and Marion Davidson on May 23, 1928, in Philadelphia, PA. Bill attended Frankford High School in Philadelphia until joining the United States Army and served in Japan through the end...

John F. Smith

John F. Smith

Apr 7, 2024

Smith John F., aged 82, passed away peacefully at home on April 7, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to parents John and Rose Smith on July 30, 1941, in Fort Washington, PA. He attended Upper Dublin High School. Beloved husband of Eleanor "Sandy" (nee Wright) for 56 years, devoted father to LoriAnne Rehrig and Ron...

Martin J. Payton, Jr.

Martin J. Payton, Jr.

Apr 3, 2024

On April 3, 2024, Martin Joseph Payton, Jr. departed to rest with our Lord and reunite in heaven with his beloved parents, Agnes and Martin Joseph Payton, Sr., his brother Donald Payton, and his two adopted sons from Bogota, Colombia, Matthew and Mark Payton.

Marty is survived by his loving wife, Catherine of Southern Pines,...

Raymond C. Sweeney, Jr.

Raymond C. Sweeney, Jr.

Mar 28, 2024

Raymond C Sweeney, Jr passed away on March 28 th 2024 at the age of 85

He was the beloved husband of Dolly Sweeney (nee Knowles) for 59 years. He was the

son of the late Raymond C Sweeney Sr and Amelia (nee Finsel) Sweeney.

Ray was predeceased by...

Anthony Canavatchel, Sr.

Anthony Canavatchel, Sr.

Mar 8, 2024

Anthony (Tony) Canavatchel, Sr., age 61, passed away at his home in

Venice, FL on March 8th, 2024. His family is deeply saddened by

his unexpected death.

While the last years of his life were spent in Florida, his true home

was New Jersey. Tony was born on November...

Loretta I. Kearney

Loretta I. Kearney

Mar 4, 2024

Kearney

Loretta I.(nee Youell), 82, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2024. Mother of Michael P. (Joan), Maureen K. Loughlin (John), and the late Thomas. Grandmother of John Patrick, Ryan, Kevin, Abigail, and Patrick. Aunt and great aunt to many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her sisters Ann, Mary and her twin sister...

Teresa Helen Danko

Teresa Helen Danko

Feb 29, 2024

Teresa Helen Danko, 95, of Audubon, Pa., passed away peacefully on February 29, 2024 surrounded by

her family. Born March 28, 1928 in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., she was the daughter of John and Mary (Lesko)

Kascak. Teresa graduated from St. Nicholas High School in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. and briefly attended both

Misericordia College and Wilkes...

Herman J. Schmidt

Herman J. Schmidt

Feb 25, 2024

Schmidt, Herman J., 87, passed on February 25, 2024. Beloved husband of Marianne (nee Trompetter) for 63 years; devoted father of Patricia Gabler (Phillip) and Joseph Schmidt (Jane); and loving grandfather of Victoria Schmidt, Kimberly Gabler, Kelley Schmidt and Emily Gabler.

A LaSalle College graduate, Herman met Marianne at a college dance. He retired from...

Maysie Weckesser Presti

Maysie Weckesser Presti

Feb 18, 2024

On Sunday February 18th, 2024, Maysie Weckesser Presti passed away at age 91,

surrounded by her loving family. She was born at home on May 9th, 1932, to Lina Rosa

Spiegel and Edward Clarence Weckesser of Baltimore, Maryland. Maysie had two older

siblings, Norman and Dorothy, and a younger brother, David.

...

Jenny M. O'Leary

Jenny M. O'Leary

Feb 15, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jenny Marie (Tobin) O’Leary on February 15, 2024.

Jenny was born May 3rd, 1979 to Mark Tobin and Carolyn Elizabeth (Liz) Sternhagen in Albert Lea, Minnesota. She enjoyed a childhood surrounded by aunts, uncles, and many cousins who were raised with her...

Charlotte C.  Nottingham

Charlotte C. Nottingham

Feb 13, 2024

Charlotte C. Nottingham, 80, of Lower Southampton, passed away on February 13, 2024,

surrounded by a loving and supportive family. She was born in Philadelphia on October 7, 1943,

to Minnie K. (Freas) and Benjamin F. Young. Charlotte had two older sisters, Mary (Edward)

Young and Dolores (Thomas) Bresnahan. Only a phone call...

Patricia E. Dybalski

Patricia E. Dybalski

Feb 8, 2024

Dybalski

Patricia E., 75, passed away on February 8, 2024. Daughter of the late Arthur Lennox and Elizabeth (nee Brous) Morrison.  Wife of Philip S. and mother of Lauren E. Incollingo (Fabio), PJ Dybalski (Patricia) and Brian. Grandmother of Colin, Taylor, Jozeph, Rachel and Noah.

Patricia was a 1968 graduate from the School...

Rita G. Decarolis

Rita G. Decarolis

Feb 7, 2024

DeCarolis

Rita (nee Cancelli), 96, formerly of Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2024. Predeceased by her husband Albert. Beloved mother of Bob (Sandra), Michael (Mickey), Rick (Mary Pat) and John (Chris). "Mom-Mom" to 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral Mass 11 AM Tuesday February 13, 2024, at St. Jude Church 321...

Shirley E. Wiggins

Shirley E. Wiggins

Feb 6, 2024

Shirley Eva Wiggins born December 22, 1928, to Herman and Alvesta Wiggins in Philadelphia. Shirley was the 2nd of 10 children born to their union. Shirley was educated in the Philadelphia Public Schools, graduating from Overbrook High School (Castle on the Hill) in 1945 at the end of World War 2.

...

George W. Coulton, Jr.

George W. Coulton, Jr.

Feb 4, 2024

Coulton George W., Jr., 98, passed away on February 4, 2024.  Husband of

the late Norma (nee Matthews). Father of Nancy Penrose (Ronald) and Barry

G. (Ann).  Grandfather of Denise (Jeffrey Meila), Jason, Sarah, Julie (David

Massa), Colleen (Kyle Raguz) and Patricia (Jake Tammero).  Great

grandfather of Mackenzie, Henry and Raegan. ...

Joseph A. Pileggi

Joseph A. Pileggi

Jan 31, 2024

Joseph Anthony Pileggi, passed away after a sudden illness on January 31, 2024.

Born in 1942, Joe spent his early years in Elkins Park with his parents Bruno and Mary Pileggi and his 4 brothers: Frank, Vince, Tom and John and 4 sisters: Rosemary, Marianna, Anna and Margie. He is survived by his love, life...

Burton L. Palmer

Burton L. Palmer

Jan 28, 2024

Palmer Burton L.,80, peacefully passed away on January 28, 2024. Husband of Janet M. (nee Cooksey) and Father of Christina Palmer. He was the son of the late Arma Palmer (nee Sparrow) and Earl Palmer. He was preceded in death by his sister, Lori Muysenberg.

Burton was a career Naval Pilot retiring in 1986. After...

Vivian M. Kennedy

Vivian M. Kennedy

Jan 21, 2024

Kennedy

Vivian M. (nee Bommentre), 97, passed away after a sudden illness on January 21, 2024, in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. She grew up in the Germantown section of Philadelphia with her mother, Evelyn Bommentre and her grandparents. She met and married the love of her life on September 23, 1950, the late John (Jack) Kennedy. She was the...

Donald F. Mundt, Sr.

Donald F. Mundt, Sr.

Jan 16, 2024

Donald F. Mundt, Sr., 95, of Chalfont passed away peacefully at his home on January 16,

2024 with his loving family by his side. He was the son of the late Fred E. Mundt and

Christine J. Mundt (Frederick), loving husband of Helen (nee Oberkehr) for 65 years,

proud father of Donald, Jr....