OBITUARIES
Thomas J. Vezzosi, Jr.
Oct 13, 2025
Thomas J. Vezzosi, Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on October 13, 2025. Born in Philadelphia on October 12, 1947, Tom was a dedicated and hardworking individual. He carried on his family legacy as the Owner and President of Philadelphia Rust Proof Company, Inc., a role that his father held before him. Throughout Tom’s professional career...
Helen Lorenzo
Oct 1, 2025
In Loving Memory of Helen Lorenzo May 4, 1933 – October 1, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our matriarch, Helen Lorenzo (NEE Addario). Helen passed away peacefully on October 1st, with family by her side. Helen was the beloved wife of Dominic Sr. and the cherished mother to Dominic Jr. (LeAnne),...
Michael Daly
Sep 30, 2025
Michael Patrick Daly passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025, surrounded by friends and family, leaving behind a legacy defined by a devotion to his family.
Born on August 7, 1952, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Michael was raised by his parents, Frances (Schell) and Thomas Daly. He grew up in Germantown, Philadelphia, and was a member of Saint Francis of Assisi Parish...
Dennis F. Whalen
Sep 28, 2025
Dennis F. Whalen, 71, of Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025. Born November 7, 1953, in Philadelphia, he was the beloved son of the late Fenton and Jean Whalen.
Dennis grew up in Germantown and later on the Erdenheim Farm in Flourtown. He was a graduate of Saint Benedict’s Elementary School and Frankford High School. He dedicated...
Judith Ann Robinson
Sep 26, 2025
Judith Ann Robinson, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 79 on September 25, 2025, in Mount Airy, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Jackson, Michigan, Judy grew up on the shores of Ackerson Lake alongside her three sisters and brother. A gifted student, she graduated as valedictorian of her high school...
Pat Katherine Briscella
Sep 25, 2025
Patrica Andes was born during a snow storm the night of February 20, 1934. Pat was the only child of George Andes and Catherine Markle Andes. Driving Catherine thru the blizzard and up the hill to York General Hospital was a tough task. George made it just in time for the premature birth. Pat always said that was why she...
Terrence M. Lawn
Sep 21, 2025
Terrence Michael Lawn “Terry” of Egg Harbor Township, NJ, passed away on September 21, 2025, at age 58. He is a beloved father to Kelsey, Colin, Mallory, and Regan, and longtime partner to Rachel Giercyk. He is also survived by his siblings Maripat (Patrick), Kevin, Tim (Arlene), Patrick (Angie), numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and a plethora of beloved friends. He...
Allyn E. Harth
Sep 20, 2025
Allyn Eugene Harth, founder of Harth Builders and a United States Marine Corps veteran, passed away September 20, 2025 at the age of 95. Born in rural North Dakota, he grew up on a farm during the Depression, where he learned the discipline and work ethic that shaped the rest of his life. One of his first achievements was earning...
John Joseph Turner, Sr.
Sep 20, 2025
John Joseph “Jack” Turner, 88, of Ambler, PA, passed peacefully at home on September 20.
Jack was born on August 31, 1937, in Philadelphia to John and Rose Turner. He grew up in Olney alongside his younger brother Paul, spending his boyhood playing ball in the streets, swimming in Neshaminy Creek, and fishing at Long Beach Island. Those simple joys laid...
Mary Lou Barb
Sep 3, 2025
Mary Lou (Kasper) Barb was born on August 4, 1930, in Ridgefield, CT. The youngest child and only daughter of Mary and Ralph Kasper. She lived in Ridgefield her entire childhood. After obtaining her degree from Rochester Institute of Technology in 1952, Mary Lou worked as a dental hygienist for many years, until she stopped to become a full-time mom....
Patricia M. Brady-Campbell
Sep 1, 2025
Patricia "Pat" Brady-Campbell, age 93, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, at St. Joseph Villa, in Flourtown, Pennsylvania. Born on September 13, 1931, in Toledo, Ohio, Pat lived a life defined by compassion, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to the well-being of others.
Raised in Toledo, Pat attended both high school and nursing school in her hometown. Her early devotion...
Deborah Cavanagh
Aug 30, 2025
Deborah Ann Cavanagh, age 58, died on August 30, 2025.
Born in Abington, she was the beloved daughter of Mary Ann Harkin (nee Kennedy), sister of Patrick Joseph Cavanagh (Eileen), and aunt to Shannon and Meghan Cavanagh. She was preceded in death by her father Patrick Cavanagh, brother Thomas Cavanagh, and step-father, James Harkin.
Deb worked for many years as a manager...
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...
John McLafferty
Aug 2, 2025
April 14, 1939 – August 2, 2025
John McLafferty passed away peacefully on the evening of August 2, 2025, at the age of 86.
He was the devoted husband of Mieko McLafferty (née Suzuki), a beloved father of Steve McLafferty (Christy), and a cherished grandfather of Kaley and Teagan McLafferty—all of whom will deeply miss him.
John was the youngest son and last...
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...
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