OBITUARIES

Mabel L. Snyder

Mabel L. Snyder

Sep 8, 2023

Mabel L. Snyder (nee Rufe), 90, of Perkasie, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2023.  Wife of the late C. Edward Snyder.  Born in Abington, PA she was the daughter of the late Marion Fox Rufe and Albert Vernon Rufe.  Mother of the late Adrienne May Tasnady and Flora Gail Proulx (the late Claude).  Grandmother of Angelica (nee Tasnady) MacFarland...

Suzanne K. Dufrasne

Suzanne K. Dufrasne

Sep 5, 2023

Suzanne K. Dufrasne "Sue", age 86, of Spring House Estates, Lower Gwynedd, formerly of Flourtown, PA, passed peacefully on September 5, 2023.  Sue was a member of the S.S.J. Associates in Mission and a graduate of Chestnut Hill College.  Sister of Yvonne and the late Robert.  She is also survived by her  9 nieces and nephews and great nieces and...

Carl Thurber Jr.

Carl Thurber Jr.

Aug 29, 2023

 

Carl Thurber Jr, 79 years old, passed away on August 29, 2023, in Langhorne, PA. He was born to the late Carl Thurber Sr and Laura Thurber. Carl was born on November 1, 1943 in Queens, NY, where he resided until relocating to Pennsylvania with his late wife, Jeanette, who predeceased him. Before retiring from the US Postal Service...

Catherine Pozeynot Petrella

Catherine Pozeynot Petrella

Aug 16, 2023

Catherine Pozeynot Petrella, of Wyndmoor, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2023.  She was 93.  Catherine worked as a secretary for both Seven Dolors Parish and St. Genevieve Parish for 20 years.  Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Stella and Angelo Petrella.  She is survived by her nephew, and her many loving friends.  Catherine was devoted...

Regina T. MacDermott

Regina T. MacDermott

Aug 8, 2023

Regina T. MacDermott (nee Shanley), on August 8, 2023.  Of Flourtown, formerly of Cheltenham.  Wife of the late William J. MacDermott Esq.  Mother of Regina T., William J. (Sharon), and Kathleen (Tim).  Grandmother of William Szweda, Mary Kate and Joe Smith.  A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday August 14, 2023 at 10AM at St. Genevieve Church, 1225 Bethlehem...

Andrew P. Trainer

Andrew P. Trainer

Jul 18, 2023

 

Andrew Patrick Trainer of Oreland, PA formerly of the Germantown section of Philadelphia passed away on July 18, 2023. Preceded in death by his parents (Charles and Hannah) and his siblings Charlie (Joanne), Helen (Lou), and Mary. Beloved husband of Nancy Trainer (nee Sheeran). Father of Drew (Paulette), Kevin (Jenny), Megan (Shawn Brown), Mary (Bill Krewson), and Nancy. He...

Christopher Zettlemoyer

Christopher Zettlemoyer

Jul 5, 2023

Christopher Zettlemoyer, of Oreland, passed away suddenly on July 5, 2023 at the age of 60.  Christopher enjoyed his time living in Corpus Christi, Texas and had a love of animals, especially his cats.  A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday July 20th at 10AM at the John F. Murray Funeral Home 1220 Bethlehem Pike Flourtown, PA 19031.  In...

Margaret A. Manson

Margaret A. Manson

Jul 4, 2023

 

Margaret Ann “Peg” Manson (nee Connolly) age 89 of Erdenheim passed quietly among her daughters on July 4, 2023. Beloved mother of Joanna Eng (Wai), Regina Bosca, Sarah Cavallaro (Louis), and Jennifer. Devoted wife of the late Deacon Joseph J. Manson. Sister to her late siblings Thomas, James, Mary Conway (William) and Elizabeth Conway (Lawrence). Cherished grandmother of Bridget,...

Elizabeth M. Bonnie

Elizabeth M. Bonnie

Jul 3, 2023

Elizabeth M. Bonnie, age 104 of Philadelphia, died peacefully at home on July 3, surrounded by loving family and friends. Beloved wife of Alexander, Betty, who attended Simon Gratz H.S and Pierce Junior College, was a legal secretary, bookkeeper, preschool teacher and church and community volunteer.  She was cherished as a powerful life force, adviser to many and a mother to...

James P. McGinley

James P. McGinley

Jul 2, 2023

James Patrick McGinley, on July 2, 2023.  Of Oreland, formerly of Meenaneary, County Donegal Ireland.  Beloved husband of the late Catherine (nee Doherty).  Father of Shane (Deborah), grandfather of Shane (Lauren) and the late Kevin.  He is survived by his brothers and sisters.  A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday July 8, 2023 at 10AM at St. Genevieve Church...

Anne Clattenburg

Anne Clattenburg

Jun 30, 2023

 

Anne Clattenburg, 84, of Wynnewood, Pennsylvania passed away on June 30th, 2023 at Bryn Mawr Hospital.   Anne was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Theodore Clattenburg and Isabel F. Clattenburg on November 17th, 1938.  She attended Springside School in Philadelphia.  She graduated from McGill University in Montreal, Canada with a Bachelors of Science in Chemistry and Physics.  She received...

Barbara A Roat

Barbara A Roat

Jun 19, 2023

 

Barbara A. Roat of Philadelphia passed away on June 19, 2023, at Chandler Hall Hospice in Newtown.  She was 83 years old. 

Born in Germantown to the late Leonard and Mary Cavanaugh, Barbara was a resident of Northeast Philadelphia for the past 50 years. 

She dedicated her life to her late husband of 55 years, John J. Roat, and...

John J. Lawn

John J. Lawn

Jun 6, 2023

 

John J. “Jack” Lawn, Jr., age 67, of Roxborough PA., beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully on June 6, 2023, survived by his wife, Gail (nee Crandall). He was predeceased by his parents, John J. Sr. and Carolyn Lawn (nee, McTamney) and his nephew Patrick J. “P.J.” Lawn. In addition to his wife, Jack is...

Myles Thomas McDonald

Myles Thomas McDonald

Jun 4, 2023

 

Myles Thomas McDonald, 88, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on June 4, 2023, at Cathedral Village, 600 E. Cathedral Road, where he resided since 2013. He was born January 9, 1935, in Reading to Myles Francis and Margaret Theresa (Gallagher) McDonald.  He was the oldest of two children.

 

Myles, also referred to as “Tom,” was a 1953 graduate of Reading Central Catholic...

William D. Luter, Jr.

William D. Luter, Jr.

Jun 1, 2023

 

 

William (Bill) Derward Luter, Jr. was born November 15, 1944 as only son and middle child of William D. Luter, Sr and Lela (DeLesline) Luter in Charleston, South Carolina.. While he was still very young, the family moved to Philadelphia, PA and he became a lifelong Philadelphian. He attended Catholic schools, graduating from Cardinal Dougherty High School. After...

Thomas M. Meers Jr.

Thomas M. Meers Jr.

May 18, 2023

 

Thomas Michael Meers Jr. (Tom) of Springfield Township, PA. passed away peacefully at his home on May 18, 2023. He was born on June 19, 1964 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Thomas Michael Meers and Beryl (Springman) Meers.   Survived by his Son, Thomas Millard Meers (Chrissy); his Sister, Holly Meers Shields (Robert), Nieces, Audrey and Grace Shields;...

Anthony J. Prinzo

Anthony J. Prinzo

May 3, 2023

 

Anthony J. Prinzo, aka Uncle Tony, aka Tone, aka Tony P, aka Big Tony, aka Mr. P, aka Daddy passed on May 3, 2023; survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Mary Helen Prinzo (née Herron), his daughter Mary Prinzo Kiernan (David Bucko, Joshua and Daniel Bucko, Granddogs Pokey and Pru), and his daughter Annamarie Prinzo (Candace Karch,...

Paul C. Tranfield

Paul C. Tranfield

May 1, 2023

 

Paul C. Tranfield passed away peacefully on his 79th birthday on May 1, 2023. He was born in London, England to Clifford and Phyllis (Lowen) Tranfield. He is survived by his loving daughter Kelly DiMaria(Phil), and his grandchildren Joseph and Devan. Paul is the brother of Colin(Evelyn), Barry(Linda),and Noreen Whitney. He is also survived by his former wife Bridget...

Carol K. Lindemann

Carol K. Lindemann

May 1, 2023

 

Carol K. Lindemann, 83, a lioness, died quietly at her home on May 1, 2023.  She is survived by her son H.E. "Gene" Lindemann III (Valerie) and daughter Claire A.S. Nolan (Greg), along with her beloved grandsons Gregory Jr. and Gabriel.  She is also survived by her brother Carl F. Krauth III (Ann) and their children Sara Campione (Matt)...

George E. Schonewolf Jr.

George E. Schonewolf Jr.

Apr 27, 2023

George E. Schonewolf Jr, passed peacefully at home with his family by his side on April 27, 2023.  Beloved husband of Carol (nee McNerney).  George graduated from Cardinal Dougherty High School Class of 1968, and graduated from St. Mary's College in Orchard Lake, MI Class of 1973.  He was the Founder of the Career Networking Group in Montgomery County and...