OBITUARIES

Ruth Fanning

Ruth Fanning

Oct 4, 2017

Ruth E. Fanning (nee Brown) R.N. of Wyndmoor, died Oct. 4, 2017, at Chestnut Hill Hospital. She was married to the late Thomas. She was the mother of Daniel and Kathleen Fanning and  Patricia Fanning Atkinson ( Ralph). Grandmother of Elizabeth Bryant Fanning and Great-grandmother of Carter Edward Snyder. Ruth was very proud of being in the nursing profession. She...

Edward L. Bacino Jr.

Edward L. Bacino Jr.

Oct 2, 2017

Edward L. Bacino Jr., 60, of Flourtown, on October 2, 2017. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Edward L. Sr. and Lena Bacino (nee Mele).  Ed is survived by his son, Eddie Bacino, III, two sisters, Debra Bacino and Patricia Marcolina (Wayne), and three nieces, Jenna, Leah and Krista Marcolina.  Also by his special little buddy...

Thomas H. Forcey

Thomas H. Forcey

Sep 25, 2017

Thomas H. Forcey, formerly of Roslyn, on September 25, 2017. Loving husband of the late Margaret A. (nee Riggs).  Beloved father of Thomas W. Forcey and Raymond M. Forcey.  Grandfather of Eric, Michelle, Hayle and Adam.  Brother of David Forcey.  A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday September 30, 2017 at 10:30AM at Queen of Peace Church 820 North...

Helen A. Schneider

Helen A. Schneider

Sep 25, 2017

Helen A. Schneider (nee Gowen) on September 25, 2017.  Of Fort Washington Estates, formerly of Oreland.  Beloved wife of the late Gerard J. Sr.  Loving mother of Marianne Peters (Robert), Elaine Allison (Francis), Michelle, Gregory (Ellen), Robert (Patricia), and Gerard J. Jr. (Cheryl).  Grandmother of and 13 and great grandmother of 14. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased...

Eileen M. Campbell

Eileen M. Campbell

Sep 20, 2017

Eileen M. Campbell (nee Lamberti), of Flourtown, on September 20, 2017. Loving wife of Andrew.  Beloved mother of Eileen and Andrew.  Devoted grandmother of Sophia.  Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Friday September 29th from 10-12 at the JOHN F. MURRAY FUNERAL HOME 1220 Bethlehem Pike Flourtown, PA 19031.  Funeral Service will follow at 12PM.  Interment private.  In...

Christopher P. McCollum

Christopher P. McCollum

Sep 15, 2017

Christopher P. McCollum, on September 15, 2017.  Loving son of Mary Beth(nee Sheeran) and the late Daniel P. Sr.  Brother of Daniel P. Jr., Judy Gotwalt(Brian) and John(Tami).  Uncle of Madison, Connor, Jace, and the late Megan.  He is also survived by his aunts, uncles and cousins.  He was the nephew of the late Sr. James Grace I.H.M.  He was...

John P. McLaughlin

John P. McLaughlin

Sep 12, 2017

John Patrick McLaughlin, on September 12, 2017. Of Hatfield, PA.  Father of Theresa Ward (Patrick), Michael McLaughlin and Siobhan Kaplan (Ashley).  Grandfather of Tara, Liam, Olivia and Kevin.  Brother of William McLaughlin.  A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday September 18, 2017 at 11AM at St. Genevieve Church 1225 Bethlehem Pike Flourtown, PA 19031.  Relatives and friends are invited...

Tina H. Smith

Tina H. Smith

Sep 5, 2017

Tina H. Smith, of Glenside, formerly of Oreland, passed away on September 5, 2017. Born in Washington D.C., she was the daughter of the late James and Tacy (nee Lipka) Hudson.  Tina graduated from Scott High School in Coatesville, PA in 1962. She graduated from American University with a degree in International Relations and later obtained her Master’s in education...

Charles J. Smith

Charles J. Smith

Aug 27, 2017

Charles J. Smith, of Flourtown, passed away August 27th, 2017. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late William P. Smith and Helen V. (nee Hollahan) Smith. Charlie proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1954-1958.   From 1959 to 1981 Charlie was Owner/Operator of several Service Stations in both Germantown, PA and Southern Jersey....

Catherine A. Nixon

Catherine A. Nixon

Jul 31, 2017

Catherine A. Nixon, of Fort Washington, passed away on July 31, 2017.  Loving wife of Francis J. Nixon. She was the beloved sister of Maryann O'Brien (Obie) and the late Betty Buyer(Fred) and John McIntyre(Ginny).  She was the devoted aunt to many nieces and nephews.  A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday at 11AM at St. Genevieve Church 1225 Bethlehem...

Edward F. Bennis

Edward F. Bennis

Jul 30, 2017

Edward F. Bennis Sr., on July 30, 2017.  Of Oreland.  Loving husband to Jo Anne (nee Slobodzian) and the late Mary Anne (nee Benonis).  Devoted father of Edward Jr., Megan, Elizabeth, Timothy, and Bridget.  Grandfather of Jackson, Charlotte, Wolfgang, and Eloise.  Brother of William, Karen, John and the late Diane.  A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday August 3,...

Mary Rose Eagleson Nuse

Mary Rose Eagleson Nuse

Jul 26, 2017

Mary Rose Eagleson Nuse (nee Collins), age 100, on July 26, 2017, at home. Wise and compassionate matriarch, survived by children John Eagleson (Mary), Susan Mawson, Molly Smith (Jeff, Pekka Lampela), Patty Williamson (Chris), Katie Eagleson (Leonard Pierro), Kim Peart, 17 adoring grandchildren  & 19  great grandchildren.  Predeceased by husbands John R. Eagleson & Oliver Nuse, son David Eagleson, son-in-law Robert Peart,...

Joseph W. Norpel Sr.

Joseph W. Norpel Sr.

Jul 16, 2017

Joseph W. Norpel, Sr. on July 16, 2017. He laughed and he sang. He loved us and he loved you. Leaves Mary Ellen (Connor), his wife of 57 years; seven loving children: Joe, Jr., Ronnie, Stacy Wrobel (Kerry), Terry Dzelzgalvis (Ints), Tom (Sam), Vince (Christian), Celeste Lamb (Rob);  17 grandchildren: Lauren, Tori, Alex, Adrian, John, Sean, Maggie, Jenna, Michael, Jake, Maren, Konrad, Esse, Brooks, Zoey, Tanner, and...

Anna Reinhardt

Anna Reinhardt

Jul 15, 2017

Anna M. Reinhardt, on July 15, 2017, formerly of Germantown. Daughter of the late Robert and Catherine Reinhardt.  She is survived by many nieces and nephews.  A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday at 10:30AM at St. Albert the Great Church 212 Welsh Rd Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006.  Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing from 9:30-10:30AM at...

Patricia Kelly

Patricia Kelly

Jul 1, 2017

Patricia M. Kelly (nee McKeaney) on July 1, 2017. Of the Artman Home, Ambler and formerly of Flourtown. Beloved wife for 49 years of Joseph C. Kelly. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Pat was a retired Phila. School teacher and former board member of PSERS. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday 9AM followed by a Funeral...

Mary Schwartz

Mary Schwartz

Jun 24, 2017

  Mary S. (nee Walach) Schwartz, on June 24, 2017.  Wife of the late Julius.  Mother of Florence Buchholz and Michael.  Grandmother of 3 and great grandmother of 3.  Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 10AM at the John F. Murray Funeral Home 1220 Bethlehem Pike Flourtown, PA 19031.  Relatives and friends are invited to call from 9:30-10AM...

Marjorie A. Clabaugh

Marjorie A. Clabaugh

Jun 5, 2017

Marjorie A. Clabaugh, on June 5, 2017.  Of The Masonic Village, formerly of Oreland.  Wife of Gary.  Mother of Erik (Kristy) and Alison (Eric).  Mimi of Lucy, Spenser, Maggie, and Harrison.  Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation with the family to celebrate her life on Friday June 9, 2017 from 10AM-12PM in the auditorium of The Masonic Village at Lafayette...

Karen Lawless Filamor

Karen Lawless Filamor

May 30, 2017

  Karen Lawless Filamor, on May 30, 2017. Wife of the late Jose G.  Mother of Joseff.  Sister of Rita, Betty (Jack), Rosemary (Donnie), Stephen, Theresa (Barry), Suzanne (Howard), Virginia (David), Marie.  She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.  A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday at Holy Cross Church 140 E. Mt Airy Ave Phila., PA...

Gerard E Deitzer

Gerard E Deitzer

May 25, 2017

Rev. Gerard E. Deitzer C.M., on May 25, 2017. Brother of Ann Farrel. Religious, relatives and friends are invited to a viewing Monday 3 P.M. to 5 P.M. and 7 P.M. to 9 P.M. And Tuesday 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. at St. Vincent's Seminary, 500 E. Chelten Ave., Phila., PA 19144. Funeral Mass Tuesday at 10:30 A.M. Burial Tuesday...

Florence Anastasi

Florence Anastasi

May 18, 2017

Florence J. Anastasi, of Mt. Airy, passed away on May 18, 2017.  She was the wife of the late Frank Anastasi.Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Mass on Thursday June 15, 2017 at 10:45AM in the chapel of Caring Heart Nursing and Rehab 6445 Germantown Ave Philadelphia, PA.  Interment will follow in Philadelphia National Cemetery.