Obituaries

May 8, 2024

James E. (“Jim”),83, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2024.  Husband of 57 years

to Sarah M. (nee McMonagle).  Father of James M. (Lisa), Anne Hyer (Raymond),

Christopher F. (Aimee). Also survived by 16 grandchildren and, his sisters Mary

and Peggy as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Jim...

May 3, 2024

Joan (Nomecos) Bell of Lansdale, PA went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, peacefully on May 3, 2024, at the Living Branches Retirement Community, Lansdale, PA. She was the wife of Gordon L. Bell for 36 years.

Born in Millville, NJ Joan was...

Apr 30, 2024

Beatrice E. “Bonnie” Hann, 78, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2024. She was predeceased by her parents John Louis Fritsch and Beatrice (nee Rafferty), step mother Lucille (Jones) Fritsch, and her brother John Peter Fritsch.

We are transitioning to life without Bonnie in our presence, but she lives on in our hearts and memories....

Apr 18, 2024

Pamela A. Burke (née Marino) of Chalfont, PA, passed away on April 18, 2024 at 74 years old.

She is predeceased by her parents, Philip and Vivian Marino and her sister, Lisa Anthony. The

oldest of 4 in a tight-knit Italian-American family, Pam grew up in Mount Airy and graduated

from Temple University....

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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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. ...