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Evertt Thomas Dunlap

Evertt Thomas Dunlap

May 6, 2019

Evertt Thomas Dunlap (E.T.), 85, of Oreland, Pennsylvania, passed away in his sleep on May 6, 2019, after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.D. and Louise (Martin) Dunlap, and his brother, James Dunlap. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Maureen (Mulholland), and his daughters, Elizabeth (Kenneth) Campbell and Margaret (Kevin) Wright;...

Nancy Freedman

Nancy Freedman

Apr 15, 2019

Nancy Freedman (nee Murdock), on April 15, 2019 passed peacefully at Masonic Village of Lafayette Hill, PA where she had lived since 2016.  She was 92 and passed away from complications of dementia.      She was born on February 16, 1927 in Philadelphia, the daughter of Mary Helen Williams Murdock and James Roland Murdock. She attended West Philadelphia High...

Francis X. Hughes

Francis X. Hughes

Apr 14, 2019

Francis X. Hughes, 76, of Souderton, unexpectedly on April 14, 2019 at Grand View Hospital.  He was born September 29, 1942 in Philadelphia, the son of the late Bernard J. and Marie (nee Fehn).  Fran graduated from Cardinal Dougherty High School, Class of 1960.  Following his education, he worked as an electrician for Acme Markets and Temple University until retirement. ...

George C. Durbin

George C. Durbin

Apr 10, 2019

George C. Durbin, “Bo”, on April 10, 2019.  Of Flourtown.  Beloved husband of Loretta.  Devoted father of Jessica (Todd Beardsworth), and Seth (Julie Rahrig).  Grandfather of Mason, Peyton and Augustus.  Brother of Carol Lebo (Nelson).  A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. 

Daniel P. Ellis

Daniel P. Ellis

Mar 27, 2019

Daniel P. Ellis, of Oreland, PA, on March 27, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Maryann E. Ellis.  Father of Brett J., Sean D., and Colin H. Ellis.  Son of Marie T. and the late Harry Ellis.  Brother of Chris Ellis.  Uncle to many nieces and nephews. A viewing will be held on Tuesday April 2, 2019 from 6-8 P.M....

James G. Gordon

James G. Gordon

Mar 19, 2019

  James Gary Gordon Sr., age 81, of Oreland, Pennsylvania was called home on March 19, 2019.  He was the beloved husband of the late Margaret M. Gordon and beloved son of the late Andrew and Sarah Gordon. James is survived by his three children, Susan Hoffman (Harry), Joann Buruschkin, and James G. Gordon Jr. (Samantha) along with his 6...

Jane B. Donohue

Jane B. Donohue

Mar 9, 2019

Jane B. Donohue, of St. Joseph's Villa formerly of Oreland, passed away on March 9, 2019 at the age of 98.  Beloved wife of the late Vincent Donohue.  Loving mother of Patricia Haag and the late John Donohue.  Grandmother of Thomas Donohue.  Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Mass on Thursday March 14, 2019 at 10:30AM at St....

Raymond E. Dawes

Raymond E. Dawes

Mar 7, 2019

Raymond E. Dawes, 75, of Oreland, PA passed away on March 7, 2019.  Beloved husband of Pam.  Loving father of Raymond, Jennifer and the late Kimberly.  Grandfather of Ryan, Sam and Tom.  Brother of Roy Dawes and Katherine Walters.  He is also survived by his sister-in-law Beverly Johnson, his nephew Charles Herrmann and many nieces and nephews.  A Memorial Service...

Rita Margaret Hamilton

Rita Margaret Hamilton

Mar 2, 2019

Rita Margaret Hamilton, age 98, passed peacefully on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Blue Bell Place.  Rita was born in Newry, Ireland on September 17, 1920, the daughter of the late Mary and Thomas Donnelly.     Her parents, her grandmother, and three of her ten siblings relocated from Ireland, via Ellis Island, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  She married her beloved...

Mary Hopper

Mary Hopper

Feb 25, 2019

Mary Patricia Hopper (nee Mackle), 95, on February 25, 2019, of Oreland.  Beloved wife of 60 years to the late Harold "Reds" Hopper.  Mother of Carol Raudenbush, Michael, Joseph, Eileen Clark, James, and Daniel; grandmother of 12; great grandmother of 16; also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Mary was a talented pianist and organist and was well known in...

John Dean Robinson

John Dean Robinson

Feb 21, 2019

John Dean Robinson, on Feb.21, 2019. Of Huntingdon Valley. Husband of Jeannie (Regina) (nee Hood). Father of John (Michele), Matthew (Lisa), Elizabeth Newell (Don), Victoria Mora (Eleazar). Grandfather of Haley, Olivia, Rachael, Lyndsey, and Donny. John enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and received an honorable discharge on April 18, 1967. A longtime member of Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran...

Jessie R. Ross

Jessie R. Ross

Feb 16, 2019

Jessie R. Ross, (nee Ross).  On February 16, 2019.  Of Flourtown.  Beloved wife of Nelson.  Loving mother of Karl (Andrea) and Sean.  Grandmother of Tim, Abby, and Alex.  Sister of Henry (Betty), John (the late Gayle) and Barbara Galante (the late John).  She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and extended family.  A Funeral Mass will be held on...

June G. Dempsey

June G. Dempsey

Feb 13, 2019

June G. Dempsey, 78, of Lafayette Hill, PA. Formerly of Delran, NJ. Beloved wife of William J. Dempsey, married 52 years. Loving mother of Kathleen A. Schugsta (Owen) and grandmother of Anna Dolan Schugsta, who was the light of her life. She is also survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Warren and Nona Dolan as well as nieces, nephews, grandnieces,...

Alphonse M. Margiotta

Alphonse M. Margiotta

Jan 30, 2019

Alphonse M. Margiotta “Mickey”, on January 30, 2019.  Beloved husband of Linda M. (nee Pfueller).  Loving father of Michele M.  Grandfather of Alicia.  Great grandfather of Sofia.  A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday at 11AM at the John F. Murray Funeral Home 1220 Bethlehem Pike Flourtown, PA 19031.  Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing from 10-11AM...

Daniel Hendrie

Daniel Hendrie

Jan 26, 2019

Daniel F. Hendrie, on January 26, 2019.  Of Flourtown, formerly of East Germantown.  Beloved husband of 62 years to Patricia A. (nee Bollard).  Loving father of Donna (Joe Neuman), Steven, Michael (Stephanie), Nancy Capozzi (Nicholas) and Cathy Dunkerley (Angelo).  Grandfather of 10 and great grandfather of 6.  He is also survived by his brother Frank Hendrie (Peggy) and numerous nieces...

Joseph Staehly

Joseph Staehly

Jan 22, 2019

Joseph F. Staehly, 82 formerly of Liberty NC, Warminster and Rockledge PA passed away on January 22, 2019. Loving father of three children, Joe was born in Phila. PA on January 7, 1937 to Harry and Margaret (Greim) Staehly.  He was a veteran of the Korean War and retired as a Tool and Die Maker from the Budd Company in...

Bette Star Simons

Bette Star Simons

Jan 22, 2019

We regret to inform you, of the sad news, that Bette Star Simons, 74, passed away on Tuesday, January 22. She is survived by the love of her life, Kip Simons, whom she was married to for 51 years, as well as her cherished daughters Alaysa “Lacey” Conaway (Don) and Gabrielle Hollingsworth (Tim).  Bette was relentless and bionic in the...

Catherine P. Colbridge

Catherine P. Colbridge

Jan 12, 2019

Catherine P. Colbridge (nee Lyons), on Jan. 12, 2019.  Of Ardsley.  Beloved wife of the late John J. "Jack".  Loving mother of Catherine Clark (Scott), John Jr. (Patricia), Michael (Molly), and Timothy.  Grandmother of Colleen, John, Patrick, Kaitlin, Kelley, Allison, Melissa, and Sean.  Sister of Tom Lyons, Rev. John Lyons and the late Mary White.  A Funeral Mass will be...

Frank J. Coll

Frank J. Coll

Jan 5, 2019

Frank J. Coll, on Jan 5, 2019.  Longtime resident of Long Beach Island and Philadelphia.  Loving Godfather of the late Moira C. Coll.  Beloved brother of Joseph J. (Colleen), Dennis M. (Deborah), and Marguerite C. Young.  Devoted Uncle to his nieces and nephews.  Services and interment will be held privately.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Holy Family Home...

Kathleen A. Arnone

Kathleen A. Arnone

Jan 4, 2019

Kathleen A. Arnone , 82, of Rehoboth Beach, DE.  Beloved wife of Harry J. Arnone.  Loving mother of Rev. Harry F. Arnone C.M., and the late Laurentia Bowden (Gerade).  Grandmother of Monica, Grace, and Laura.  She is also survived by her siblings Hugh, Rosaleen, Regina, Celine, Laura, John, and Liam.  A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday January 11,...