OBITUARIES

Beatrice Leone

Beatrice Leone

Dec 22, 2022

Beatrice Leone (nee Loscalzo), 102, of Masonic Village, formerly of Flourtown, passed away on December 22, 2022. Wife of 65 years to the late Dominic "Mickey" Leone. Mother of Dominic "Mickey" Jr. of Mt. Airy, Susan McGlade (John), of Oreland and Beatrice Craig (Jim) of VA. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She was predeceased...

Ernest Robinson Jr.

Ernest Robinson Jr.

Dec 19, 2022

Ernest William Robinson Jr affectionately known as “Ernie” was born to the late Henrietta and Ernest Robinson Sr on February 4th, 1951 in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, PA. Ernie was the middle child of 3 children born to the Robinsons (Donna, the eldest and the youngest, the late David). Even as a youth Ernie proved himself to be a...

Joan Dobson

Joan Dobson

Dec 7, 2022

Joan Dobson, passed away on Wednesday December 7, 2022 surrounded by her family. Joan was born on February 25, 1934 in Yeadon PA, the daughter of the late Robert and Catherine Crilly. Joan was a member of one of the first graduating classes of Villanova Nursing School in 1956 and spent her life selflessly helping and taking care others in...

Richard A. Byrd

Richard A. Byrd

Nov 23, 2022

Richard Alan Byrd, born in Charleston, Illinois on November 24th, 1950, passed away on November 23rd, 2022, in his home in North Wales, PA. Rick was born to Robert and Eileen Byrd and was raised in Charleston, Illinois. He attended Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois. His degree in business and marketing found success in sales. His sales career introduced...

Anne Rutledge

Anne Rutledge

Nov 22, 2022

Anne Malec Rutledge, 87, died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022, of cancer. She was born Jan. 1, 1935 in Philadelphia. One of the first New Years’ babies born that year in Philadelphia, she was the youngest of five daughters born to Anna and Anthony Malec, both Ukrainian immigrants, and the first to be born in a hospital instead of at home....

Frank Laughlin

Frank Laughlin

Nov 21, 2022

Frank Laughlin, Architect, passed on Nov. 21, 2022. He leaves his love, Ann (O'Neill), sons Christopher (Fran) and Paul Laughlin. Ann's children, Larry O'Neill, Joanne & Chris Cawley. Grandchildren Alexia Laughlin, CJ, Joe and Tim Cawley. Frank loved his profession. His expertise was Nursing homes and hospitals. He worked until 78 yrs of age. He was very athletic during his...

Catherine A. Rizzo

Catherine A. Rizzo

Nov 9, 2022

Catherine Anna Rizzo (nee Laky) of Flourtown, Pennsylvania, passed peacefully on November 9, 2022. Born March 4, 1928 to Joseph J. and Elizabeth Laky of Philadelphia, Catherine was the youngest of 11 children. As a young woman, she worked at her parent’s restaurant, Laky’s, on Stenton Avenue in Philadelphia, and after graduating from Little Flower High School, she also worked...

Debora Gordon

Debora Gordon

Nov 8, 2022

Debora "Debbie" Gordon (nee Haefner), born in Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2022. She graduated from Cardinal Dougherty High School in 1964. Loving mother of Diana O'Brien (the late Donald O'Brien); Devoted grandmother of Christopher, Justin and Shane; and Friend to many. Debbie was always there to lend a hand or an ear to anyone who needed...

Ralph W. DiNapoli

Ralph W. DiNapoli

Nov 2, 2022

Ralph W. DiNapoli, age 78, of Erdenheim, passed at his home on November 2, 2022. Father of Ralph James DiNapoli, Tina Patitucci (Salvatore), and Jonathan DiNapoli. Grandfather of Adrianna, Dominic, Salvatore, Matteo and Marco. He is also survived by his former wife Barbara DiNapoli. He was predeceased by his sister Anne Crossen and Frank DiNapoli. Relatives and friends are invited...

Kevin P. McNally

Kevin P. McNally

Nov 2, 2022

Kevin P. McNally, 64, of Oreland, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on November 2, 2022. Born in Chestnut Hill, PA in 1958, Kevin was the son of the late George McNally and Anne McNally (Barry). Kevin was predeceased by his brother George. He was the beloved husband for 38 years of Jane McNally (Bigelow). Loving father of Patrick...

Michael T Henry

Michael T Henry

Oct 26, 2022

Michael T. Henry of Oreland, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully at home at the age of eighty-six on October 26, 2022. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Campbell). He was the loving son of Catherine (nee Deacy) and Edward. Father of Michael (Eileen), Mary (Robert), William (Ellen) and Geraldine (Michael). Grandfather of 14 Matthew (Christie) and Eamon (Stephanie) Henry, Meaghan, Connell (Grace),...

Edmund L. Charles

Edmund L. Charles

Oct 25, 2022

Edmund Lionel Charles, resident of Erdenheim, Pennsylvania, passed away on Tuesday, October 25th, 2022 at the age of 64. He was preceded in death by his mother, Malvina Bradshaw Charles, father, Lennie Charles, and older brother, Philip Charles. Born on August 20th, 1958 as the youngest of four, Edmund grew up in Brooklyn, New York. He was a stellar athlete...

Joseph M. Lyons

Joseph M. Lyons

Oct 17, 2022

Joseph M. Lyons, 82, of Horsham, PA and past President of Teamsters Local 169, passed on October 17, 2022. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Walsh. Father of Joseph(Diane), James (RuthAnn), Mary Teresa, Timothy (Valerie). Grandfather of Kelly, Joseph, Kelan, Ian, Michael and 8 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by sons Michael and Paul. Relatives and friends are invited to his...

Mary Theresa Smith

Mary Theresa Smith

Oct 1, 2022

Mary T. Smith, 97, of Philadelphia, passed away peacefully at her daughters’ home in Chestnut Hill on October 1, 2022 following a brief illness surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Harry W. Smith who died in 2009. Mary Theresa was born in 1925, the third of six children of the late...

Harry J. Arnone

Harry J. Arnone

Sep 29, 2022

Harry Joseph Arnone, 85, of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, passed away peacefully on September 29th. He spent his final days surrounded by his family. Born in Brockton, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Frank Arnone and Rose (Flaherty) Arnone. Harry enjoyed the outdoors. He was Pack Leader of the Cub Scouts. He also went on many hikes and camping...

Arthur S. Jacobs

Arthur S. Jacobs

Sep 27, 2022

Arthur S. Jacobs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on September 27, 2022. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of nearly 40 years, Frances (Hughes) of New York, New York, and his sister Rosemarie (Garrity). He is survived by his children: Jeanne Jacobs-Gaffney of California, Lynne Brecker (Michael) of Maryland, Catherine Doughten...

Margaret C. McEntee

Margaret C. McEntee

Sep 27, 2022

Margaret Catherine MULLIN McEntee, (Peggy), born in Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully on 9/27/2022 at age 86. Predeceased by her parents William Mullin and Mary Ann SMITH Mullin; her sisters Elizabeth and Mary; her son Walter Paul, III and grandson Kevin. Survived by her children John McEntee (Annie O’Bryan), Michael McEntee (Katiusca), Joanne McEntee Miller, Richard Anthony McEntee, Joseph Patrick...

Richard C. Hontz

Richard C. Hontz

Sep 22, 2022

Richard Carl Hontz, of North Wales, son of the late Russell and Irma, with his sons by his side, passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on September 22, 2022. He was reunited with the love of his life and late wife Lorraine Hontz (June 24, 2014). He is survived by his devoted loving sons, William (Diane) and Rick...

A. Carlyle Frank

A. Carlyle Frank

Sep 16, 2022

A. Carlyle Frank (Carl) passed away on September 16, 2022 following a long-term battle with complex health issues. He was born in Milwaukee Wisconsin in 1950 to Armin and Suzanne (Sue) Frank. After spending his early childhood years in Schenectady (NY) and Cleveland (OH), Carl moved to Philadelphia and attended Chestnut Hill Academy (now SCH). From there, he attended Yale...

William P. Piszek

William P. Piszek

Aug 28, 2022

William Peter Piszek, 63 of Lower Gwynedd, passed away on August 28, 2022. He is the beloved husband of Beth (Beadle) Piszek of 28 years. 

 

Born June 2, 1959 in Philadelphia.  He was the son of the late Edward J. and Olga P. (McFadden) Piszek. 

 

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Ashley T...