OBITUARIES
William C. Tier
Aug 21, 2025
William C. Tier, known affectionately as Bill, passed away peacefully at home on August 21, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on October 2, 1949, in Philadelphia, PA, Bill lived a life characterized by his passion for education, commitment to his community, and love for family.
Bill began his academic journey at St. Joseph Prep and later earned a Bachelor's...
Marianne Lyons
Aug 18, 2025
Marianne Lyons, a remarkable woman whose gentle spirit and warm heart touched all who knew her, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025, in Royersford, PA. Born on December 26, 1938, in Philadelphia, she was the beloved oldest daughter of Vincent and Gertrude Lyons, among ten siblings.
From a young age, Marianne showed an unwavering sense of responsibility after losing her...
Henrietta Knittel
Aug 11, 2025
Henrietta Knittel (nee Hoffmann) 94 years of age, of Warminister, Pa., formerly of Oreland, Pa., passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025. Beloved wife of Charlie (deceased); loving mother of son C. Jeffrey (Kathy); daughter Karen; grandmother of Eric (Caitlin) and Cory (Meredith) and great-grandmother to Maya and Archie. Mrs. Knittel lived the early years of her life in Kaiserslautern,...
James M. Coll
Aug 6, 2025
James Michael Coll, affectionately known as “Sid” to those closest to him, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at the age of 80.
Jim was the devoted husband of Victoria (Murphy) Coll, his beloved wife of 58 years. He was a loving and supportive father to Jim Coll, Brian (Christy) Coll, and Kati (John) Dougherty. Above all, he was...
Thomas F. Conboy
Jul 28, 2025
Thomas F. Conboy, of Oreland, and formerly of Roxborough, passed peacefully on July 28, 2025. He was the beloved husband of 62 years to the late Ann (nee Thornton). Loving father of Thomas A., Timothy, Patrick, Michael and Brian. Grandfather of Michelle, Kevin, Kelley, Savannah, Brayden and Nicholas. Great grandfather of Nolan. Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation...
Gertrude Rich
Jul 19, 2025
Gertrude Short Rich, “Trudy,” passed away peacefully in her home on July 19, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Trudy was preceded in death by her husband, David C. Rich; her parents, Leonard and Helen (Hebding) Short; and her siblings, Nina, Pearl, Helen, Margaret, Leonard, June, Donald, Robert, Edward, and Donna. She is the loving mother of Sharon (Chris Floyd) and Dave...
Rita Lederer
Jul 16, 2025
Rita (nee Lavery) Lederer (Mimi) exercised her right to the Lord's promise of eternal life on July 16, 2025 at the age of 90, but not before she lived an exemplary life as a daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother (Mimi) and great-Mimi. Her role in the extended Lavery-Lederer family began as the baby of the family and ended with...
Patricia A. Reinke
Jul 16, 2025
Patricia Ann Reinke (Baumer), of Flourtown, passed away on July 16th at the age of 81.
Pat was happiest when she was bringing joy to others. Whether sharing her homemade baked goods with friends at Halligan's, empowering young women with her beloved Girl Scouts or decking out her home for every holiday to delight neighborhood children, she enriched the lives of...
Joseph B. McGoldrick
Jul 3, 2025
Joseph B. McGoldrick of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, son of Joseph McGoldrick and Kathleen Walsh McGoldrick, born on April 20, 1940 died on July 3, 2025. Known to his friends and family as “Josh,” he is survived by his son Joseph (Megan) McGoldrick and granddaughter, Alaina McGoldrick. Josh is also survived by his sister Miriam (George) Hohenleitner, and John (Susan)...
Madeline Grace Carr
Jun 29, 2025
Madeline Grace Carr, 17, of Lafayette Hill, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025. A radiant force of beauty, brilliance, and quiet strength, Maddie left this world far too soon. Her presence was both powerful and gentle - a rare balance that made her unforgettable to all who knew her.
Her love ran deep - for her teammates, her friends, and...
Kathleen Campbell
Jun 26, 2025
Kathleen Mary (O'Donnell) Campbell passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on June 26, 2025. Born on September 2, 1946, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Kathleen was the cherished daughter of Anne (McConnell) and Joseph John O'Donnell. Though she lost her father at a young age, her mother Anne filled their home with love, laughter, and music, raising Kathleen and her...
Samuel B Smith
Jun 7, 2025
Samuel Bennett Smith of Ambler (Lower Gwynedd Township), PA, formerly of the Roxborough section of Philadelphia passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 7, 2025 at the age of 95. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Agnes (nee Moughan), his parents, John Warren and Gertrude, his siblings,Frank (Eleanor), Mary Jane (John), and Catherine (Bill) and brother-in-law, Al. He...
Graziano Del Zotto
May 19, 2025
Graziano Del Zotto, widely known as Gary, passed away suddenly, but peacefully on May 19, 2025 in Longview, Washington. He was a distinguished gentleman with a quick wit and a friendly greeting to everyone. He was dearly loved by his family and friends and whose presence will be deeply missed.
Graziano was born on December 22, 1939 in Maniago, Italy and...
David Bertrand
May 9, 2025
David was born in Dallas, Texas on Nov 13, 1948. Preceding him in death were his parents, Robert and Sarah Bertrand, his sister, Martha Ann Bertrand, and brother-in-law David Stanulonis. He leaves behind Joyce, his wife of 47 years, his children, Robert Bertrand (Adrian), Rebecca Robinson (Aidan), and Sarah Olmstead (Corey), grandchildren Nolan, Molly and Claire Robinson and Holden and...
Jennifer Elizabeth Murray
Apr 28, 2025
Jennifer Elizabeth Murray, born on June 14, 1975, in Camden, NJ, passed away on April 28, 2025. She was a beloved daughter, sister, and aunt, whose spirit will be missed by all who knew her. Jennifer was the cherished daughter of Mary Kay Murray and is survived by her sister, Kate Murray, and brother-in-law, Brian Kucer. She took great joy...
Michael F. McCusker
Apr 26, 2025
Michael Francis McCusker passed away on April 26, 2025 at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center. He was 73 years old.
Mike was the only child of the late Margaret C. (nee Marlow) and Andrew T. McCusker.
Born and raised in Oreland, PA, Mike attended Holy Martyrs School, Bishop McDevitt High School, and Temple University.
After graduating from Bishop McDevitt in 1969, Mike proudly...
Joseph Michael Cafferky
Apr 24, 2025
Joseph Michael Cafferky, born on May 17, 1941, in Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He dedicated his life to the field of religious education, first in publishing with Brown Publishing Company and later inspiring students during his tenure at Notre Dame High School in Lawrenceville, NJ. Having been a...
Larry Leo Turner
Apr 22, 2025
Larry Leo Turner, Esq., a devoted father and distinguished attorney, passed away on April 22, 2025, at the age of 65. Born on September 17, 1959 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina to parents Emma Louise Turner and Willie Turner, he is survived by his loving spouse, Cynthia Turner; four children: Hillary Redmond (Charles II), Nicholas Turner, Alexander Turner, and Grace...
Mitchell R. Owen
Apr 20, 2025
In the early morning of Easter Sunday, Mitchell Owen passed away, April 20, 2025, at age 66 in his home in Flourtown, PA. Born August 17, 1958, in Nyack, NY, Mitch was the eldest of his family of origin, then came his brother Kevin Owen and sister Shari Owen. As life would happen the family expanded to include Jennifer (Owen)...
Dawn Arlene Cadwell
Apr 15, 2025
Dawn Cadwell (nee Weierbach) of Lower Gwynedd passed away suddenly on April 15, 2025 after a lengthy illness. Dawn was born on December 11, 1948. She graduated from Abington High School and went on to attend college at Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, Georgia where her lifelong love of being in the mountains began.
Dawn is preceded in death by her...
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