All Obituaries

Patricia Ann Griffith, age 75, of Penllyn, passed away peacefully at home on September 29, 2022. Patricia was born in Philadelphia, PA on October 14, 1946 to the late Thomas and Eleanor (née McGuire). She attended the Mount Saint Joseph Academy and went on to attend and graduate from Gwynedd Mercy University with a nursing degree. She began her career in Japan by taking care of injured service members while her husband was deployed. She worked for over 40 years as a nursing home...

Lillian Goelz, age 100, of Ambler, passed away on September 16, 2022 at the Artman Lutheran Home. Lillian was born in Philadelphia, PA on August 13, 1922 to the late Kazimeras and Agnes (née Reklys) Walis. Lillian lived a full and active life. During World War II she received commendations from the City of Philadelphia for her efforts in selling war bonds. Later she was one of the original board members and founders of the Ambler Adult School. After her son Frank was killed in...

Priscilla Roller Burns, 70 of Ambler, passed away on Tuesday, September 6th 2022 in Spring House with her daughters by her side.  Priscilla was born in Philadelphia to William and Joyce Roller on March 19, 1952.  She went to Wissahickon High School and graduated from Mansfield University.  She adored all of her students that she taught while working as an art teacher for Wissahickon School District for 36 years and as well as the Wissahickon field hockey players she coached....

Alfred Frank Rotelle, known to many as “Al and/or Butch”, of Hatfield and formerly of Maple Glen, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022. Alfred was born on April 10, 1940 in Abington, PA to the late Alfred John and Helen (née Maahs) Rotelle. Alfred graduated from Ambler High School in 1959 and went on to graduate from Peirce College. He honorably served his country in the United States Navy. Al was preceded in death by his parents, his brother John, his grandson John...

Ann P. Miller, of Trappe, passed away peacefully yet much too soon, surrounded by family on the evening of Friday, August 26, 2022 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital at the age of 63. Ann was born in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania on September 6, 1958 to the late Joseph and Martha (née Gross) Palaskey. She is a proud graduate of Hatboro-Horsham High School and immediately preceding her tenure there, she went on to attend and graduate with honors from Moravian University. She later...

Catharine Walton Coryell, of Lower Gwynedd, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2022, at Springhouse Estates. Catharine was born on April 20, 1930, in Norristown, Pennsylvania to the late William V. and Catharine (née McKelvey) Walton. She graduated from Whitpain High School. Catharine’s very first job was waitressing and scooping ice cream at Bonnie View Farms, the restaurant owned by her family, across the street from her home. The ice cream was made with milk produced on...

Daniel Hartey passed away peacefully on August 12, 2022 surrounded by his family.  Survived by his loving wife, Catherine, his three children, Daniel, Jr. (Sara), Colleen (Matthew) and Caitlyn (Anthony), his grandchildren, Callan, Logan & Caylee. Also survived by his mother, Winifred, eight brothers & sisters, James, Joseph, Mary, Regina, Kathleen, Bernadette, Ann & Gerald. Also survived by sister-in-law, Linda (Bill) and numerous nieces & nephews. Preceded in...

Geoffrey C. Thomas of Warminster, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, August 11, 2022. He was a strong and faithful Christian, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He was the eldest son of Clifton Darby Thomas (deceased) and Mary Elsa Thomas (deceased). Geoffrey was born in Melbourne, Australia on February 5, 1935. He was a Fellow of the Australian Society of Accountants and was proud to have held the rank of Staff...

Joan Leith née Maselli, born 15 November 1943, passed away on 7 August 2022 at the age of 78. Joan was born in Woodbridge, Connecticut, daughter of William and Marie Maselli née Ballsiger. She graduated from Amity Regional High School and proceeded to attend Quinnipiac University, studying Spanish. Joan later met her husband, Donal, on the beach while on vacation in Lake Worth, Florida. Donal was immediately enamored and summoned up the courage to approach Joan despite her...

Richard (Dick) Howarth, age 92, resident of The Hill at Whitemarsh, Lafayette Hill, PA passed away peacefully on July 25, 2022. Born in Englewood, NJ to Frank A. Howarth and Ilona (Brown) Howarth on June 30, 1930, Richard is survived by his adoring wife, Ruth; sister Ilona Corbett; children Jamie Howarth (partner Greg), Susie Howarth, and Carol Howarth Kocher (husband Rick), and grandchildren Thomas Higgins (wife Corey), Shanon Kennedy, and great-grandson Oliver Higgins. He was the beloved...