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Gultekin Celikiz

Gultekin Celikiz

Sep 26, 2019

Gultekin “Tekin” Celikiz was born July 9, 1930  in Istanbul, Turkey . Professor Celikiz, a Resident of Erdenheim, PA passed from this world on September 26, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife of (63) years, Joan, and daughter, Deborah ( known as Lark), his son-in-law Steven Willey, grandchildren Ann Marie England, Sarah Willey and great grand children  Hi’ilani,...

Michael F. Bennett

Michael F. Bennett

Sep 22, 2019

Michael F. Bennett, of Flourtown, on September 22, 2019.  Husband of the late Nina C. (nee Nolfi).  Father of Michael (Donna), Gregory (Anna), and Margaret (Joseph).  Grandfather of 10.  Brother of Agnes, Teresa, and the late William, Mary, Sarah, Julia, Rosemary, Jane and John.  Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Wednesday September 25, 2019 from 9:30-10:30AM at Holy...

Richard P. Lisko

Richard P. Lisko

Sep 10, 2019

On Monday, September 10, 2019, Richard P. Lisko, loving husband, father of five children, and grandfather to seven children, passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 73.   Richard was born on January 14,1946 in Philadelphia, PA to William and Margaret (Willis). He completed his education at Temple University in Philadelphia in 1970, and then worked for...

Maryanne E. McAdams

Maryanne E. McAdams

Aug 27, 2019

  Maryanne E. McAdams (nee Maher), on August 27, 2019.  Formerly of Havertown.  Daughter of Mary (nee McCann) and the late William F. Sr.  Wife of the late John.  Mother of Brendan and Meghan Carman (Ed).  Grandmother of Terrance and Eva.  Sister of the late William F. Jr. (Denise), Diane Burgess (John), Patricia Dollinger (Joseph), Therese Sylvester (Bob), Nadine Maher...

John F. McLaughlin

John F. McLaughlin

Aug 27, 2019

On Tuesday, August 27th, 2019, John Francis McLaughlin, passed away at age 71 at the U.S. Department Of Veteran Affairs Community Living Center, surrounded by family.  John was born on December 2, 1947, in Philadelphia, PA to the late John and Bridget (Devaney) McLaughlin. He is survived by his three children: Timothy (Maria), Michael (Casie), Jennifer (Peter Yeager) and sister...

Richard J. Kehoe C.M.

Richard J. Kehoe C.M.

Aug 24, 2019

Richard J. Kehoe CM, on August 24, 2019.  Brother of Anna, Florence, Shelia and Kevin.  Religious, relatives and friends are invited to his Viewings Wednesday from 3-5PM, and 7-9PM and again Thursday from 9-10AM at St. Vincent's Seminary 500 E. Chelten Ave Phila, PA 19144.  Funeral Mass will follow on Thursday at 10:30AM.  Interment will be Thursday at 2PM at...

Lori M. McCrea

Lori M. McCrea

Aug 18, 2019

Lori M. McCrea, of Flourtown.  Daughter of the late William and Lorraine.  Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Service Saturday at 10AM at the John F. Murray Funeral Home 1220 Bethlehem Pike Flourtown, PA 19031.  Interment Ivy Hill Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Heart Association at www2.heart.org 

Ann Abromaitis

Ann Abromaitis

Aug 13, 2019

Ann E. "Nancy" Abromaitis, of Oreland, passed away peacefully at her home.   A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday August 16, 2019 at Holy Martyrs Church 120 Allison Rd Oreland, PA 19075.  Relatives and friends are invited to call from 10-11AM at the church.   Interment will follow in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.    

Joseph C. Kelly

Joseph C. Kelly

Aug 9, 2019

  Joseph C. Kelly, on Aug. 9, 2019.  Of the Artman Home, Ambler and formerly of Flourtown.  Beloved husband of 49 years to the late Patricia M. (nee McKeaney).  Loving brother of Agnes T., Ralph J. (Theresa), and Elizabeth A. Denardo (James).  He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Ralph...

Margaret LaMassa

Margaret LaMassa

Jul 30, 2019

Margaret LaMassa of Flourtown died on July 30, 2019 at Springfield Residences in Wyndmoor. Peggy was born on August 26, 1927 to Edward and Beatrice (McGuire) Reilly. She grew up in Westchester County, NY. Following graduation from high school, Peggy attended St. Agnes Hospital School of Nursing in Philadelphia. She was proud to be a Registered Nurse and had a...

William C. Paull

William C. Paull

Jul 11, 2019

William C. Paull William C. Paull on July 11, 2019. Husband of Patricia Robinson. Brother of Sr. Evelyn Theresa Paull I.H.M., Kevin (Edith Jones), and the late George S. Jr (Janet). Uncle of Cristine, Maureen, George Brendan, and Joseph. Bill (Will, to his family) was born in Philadelphia’s Mt. Airy section on April 8, 1947, the third of four children...

Clare M. Marron

Clare M. Marron

Jul 6, 2019

Clare (Cookie) Marie Cahill Marron was born in Germantown, Pennsylvania, on July 30, 1933, the seventh of eight children of Mary and Joseph Cahill. Clare attended Immaculate Conception Grade School, Immaculate Conception Commercial High School and Banks Business School before graduating and working as a stenographer for the City of Philadelphia at City Hall.  Clare married Henry (Hank) Marron of...

Julia Nunan

Julia Nunan

Jul 4, 2019

Julia Geikler Nunan, age 87, passed peacefully on July 4, 2019 at Ann’s Choice in Warminster. Formerly of Philadelphia, Julia worked at Kingsbury in accounting for many years. She founded many local chapters of the widow/widowers group TLA and counseled and had an impact on many widow(er)s through that group. Julia was the loving wife of the late Joseph P....

Teresa O'Brien

Teresa O'Brien

Jun 29, 2019

Teresa O'Brien (nee Hickey), on June 29, 2019, of Flourtown, formerly of Limerick, Ireland.  Wife of the late Harry J.  Sister of Dolores (Thomas), Ann, Thomas and Marie (Raymond).  She is also survived by her nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.  A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday July 8th at 10AM at St. Genevieve Church 1225 Bethlehem Pike Flourtown,...

George Kimber

George Kimber

Jun 27, 2019

George Kimber, of Erdenheim, passed away suddenly at the age of 43.   A memorial service to celebrate the life GEORGE S. KIMBER will be held on Friday, July 5, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the John F. Murray Funeral Home, 1220 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown, PA 19031.   In lieu of flowers please contribute to Nicolette S. Attarian-Kimber's college fund. Checks should...

Grace Martynenko

Grace Martynenko

Jun 24, 2019

Grace (R. Hege) Martynenko On June 24th 2019, age 96, of Mullica Hill, NJ, formerly of Flourtown, PA, Grace Martynenko passed away at home surrounded by her loving family. Services will be held Thursday June 27, 2019 at 12PM at John F. Murray Funeral Home 1220 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown, PA 19031. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing from...

Thomas W. Forcey

Thomas W. Forcey

May 28, 2019

Thomas W. Forcey, of Lansdale, PA on May 28, 2019.  Beloved husband of Marielaina Forcey.  Devoted father of Thomas Adam Forcey and Kathryn Hargreaves.  Loving brother of Raymond Forcey (Sharon).  Uncle to Eric, Michelle, and Hayley.  A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday June 4, 2019 at 11AM at the John F. Murray Funeral Home 1220 Bethlehem Pike Flourtown,...

Robert T. Buckley

Robert T. Buckley

May 22, 2019

Robert T. Buckley   February 12, 1939 to May 22, 2019     A True Irish Gentleman.   Beloved husband to Clementina, “his bride” of 58 years. Devoted father to Denise McDugall (Tom), Diane McPherson and Robert P. Buckley (Patricia). Grandpop to Caitlin O’Neil (Jake), Samantha Butler (Tyler), Bridget McDugall, Alex McPherson, Carlo Morelli, Daniel McDugall and Sarah Buckley. GGPop...

Julia C. Walsh

Julia C. Walsh

May 16, 2019

Julia Christine Walsh (nee McLaughlin), age 101, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on May 16, 2019.  Julia was born on December 23,1917 in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the second daughter of Helen and William McLaughlin. She attended Saint Vincent’s Elementary School and was a 1935 graduate of John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls High School. At Hallahan she was...

Jimmy "Reds" Halligan

Jimmy "Reds" Halligan

May 7, 2019

Jimmy “Reds” Halligan was born on April 14, 1966. He lived his entire life in Oreland, Pennsylvania and died suddenly at age 53 on May 7, 2019.   He was born in Philadelphia to Teresa and Ed Halligan as their seventh son. He is survived by his six older brothers, Edward, Joseph, Robert, Thomas, John and Michael Halligan along with...