OBITUARIES

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Local Obituaries for Ambler, PA, Montgomery County & Surrounding Areas

Nancy P Birchett

Nancy P Birchett

Feb 21, 2020

Nancy P. Birchett, age 91 of Brentwood TN passed Friday, February 21 shortly after an advanced cancer diagnosis. The same ever strong and determined manner—sprinkled with a sense of humor—that has served her well through the years allowed Nancy the ability to manage her remaining weeks bravely as she enjoyed multiple visits made by each of her children, their...

Daniel John Mandell

Daniel John Mandell

Jan 27, 2020

Daniel John Mandell of Roslyn, PA passed away on January 27, 2020 at his home at the age of 61.

He was born in Abington on December 27, 1958 son of Paul and Patricia Mandell and was husband to Theresa (Nee Reigner) for 36 years.

Daniel was employed as...

Deborah Ellen McElhinney

Deborah Ellen McElhinney

Jan 26, 2020

Deborah Ellen McElhinney of Abington, PA passed on January 26, 2020 at her home in Abington at the age of 63. She was born in Abington, PA daughter of the late Fred Muller and Eleanor Muller and wife of Dale McElhinney. She graduated from Abington Senior High School and Temple University Tyler School of Art and was...

Harvey I Salwen

Harvey I Salwen

Jan 21, 2020

Harvey I. Salwen of Gwynedd Valley, PA passed peacefully on January 21, 2020, with his best friend and beloved wife, Jean, by his side. Harvey lived an exemplary life filled with generous involvement and contributions to many community organizations, and as a leader, mentor and business owner in real estate for over 50 years. He has left...

Sr. Patricia Moran

Sr. Patricia Moran

Jan 18, 2020

Dominican Sister of Peace Patricia (Anna Patricia) Moran, (74) died on January 18, 2020, in Horsham PA. Sister Pat was one of four children born to Anna Durkin and Patrick Moran in Philadelphia, PA. Sister Patricia worked until the age of 30, when she answered God’s call and entered the Congregation. She made first profession in 1979, took her...

Billie-Rae Hofknecht

Billie-Rae Hofknecht

Jan 1, 2020

Billie-Rae Hofknecht (Kowalkowski) aka Billie Kaye of Plymouth Meeting, PA died on 1/1/2020 at the age of 82. She was born Pottsville, PA daughter of Harry & Rosedna Atkinson and was wife of Thomas A. Kowalkowski who predeceased her in 2011. She is survived by husband of 8 years, Edmund A. Hofknecht. Billie attended Conshohocken High School...

Richard Carl Hassold

Richard Carl Hassold

Dec 31, 2019

Richard Carl Hassold, of Foulkeways, 89, a member of the first set of triplets born at Chestnut Hill Hospital on March 22, 1930 died on December 31, 2019. He was preceded in death this year by his triplet siblings. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Nancy Oehrle Hassold, daughters, Vickie Whitesell (Bob), Jane Keeler (Paul), Ginger Lehr...

Terrell Marshall  Jr, PhD

Terrell Marshall Jr, PhD

Dec 13, 2019

Dr Terrell Marshall Jr, of Glenside PA, passed away in his home on December 13th 2019. Born in Denver Colorado on November 21st 1927, son of Terrell and Lourie Marshall. Graduated from MIT and University of Pennsylvania obtaining his PHD in electrical engineering. Employed by General Electric as an electrical engineer. Also a Professor at...

Kathleen McGarvey

Kathleen McGarvey

Dec 8, 2019

Kathleen McGarvey of Ambler, PA died on December 8, 2019 at the age of 76.

She was born in Philadelphia daughter of Amadeo and Gladys Casale and was wife of Daniel McGarvey.

Kathleen attended West Catholic High School and worked as an administrative assistant for 15 years at Merck...

Andrew Gene Schielke

Andrew Gene Schielke

Dec 7, 2019

Andrew Gene Schielke, 54, of Fort Washington, PA passed away peacefully on December 7, 2019 in his home. Andrew was born in Ridgewood, NJ on November 30, 1965. Andrew was the loving son of Henry Robert (Bob) and Lois Jane Schielke of Leesburg , FL. Andrew earned his high school diploma from Oakcrest High School in Atlantic...

Paul Bernard Furnival  Jr

Paul Bernard Furnival Jr

Dec 4, 2019

Paul Bernard Furnival, Jr. of Blue Bell, PA died on December 4, 2019 at LifeQuest Nursing Center at the age of 97. He was born August 2, 1922 in Philadelphia, PA son of the late Paul B. Furnival Sr. and Sarah C. Furnival and husband of the late Elise M. Furnival. Paul attended Olney High School and...

John “Jack” Reeves

John “Jack” Reeves

Dec 4, 2019

John "Jack" Reeves died peacefully on December 4 th 2019 surrounded by his loving family, joining his beloved late wife Anne Marie Samkavitz Reeves. He was 88. He was the loving husband of 30 years to Bernadean "Bernie" Reeves.Born in Philadelphia, John was the son of the late Edward and Susan Derham Reeves...

Diane Pernié

Diane Pernié

Nov 30, 2019

DIANE PERNIÉ-born March 25, 1923 in Philadelphia, PA. She was the fifth of seven children to Dominic and Josephine Pernié. At age 18, she married the love of her life, Sam Chioforo. They were married for 71 years. Diane, or Aunt Dee as her many nephews and nieces came to know her, had a passionate optimistic zest...

John L Fuhs

John L Fuhs

Nov 27, 2019

John L Fuhs of Ambler died on November 27, 2019. Husband of Marjorie A (nee Ingersol) and Father of Scott J.

Relatives and friends are invited to a calling hour at Shaeff-Myers Funeral Home, 145 Tennis Ave, Ambler PA on Tuesday December 3, 2019 from 12:30 to 1:15PM. Interment will be at Washington Crossing Cemetery.

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Helju Marie Stim

Helju Marie Stim

Nov 22, 2019

Helju Marie Stim died at home on November 22, 2019 in Maple Glen, PA, at the age of 90. Helju was born in Polva, Estonia, in 1929. She and her family fled their homeland during the Soviet occupation of Estonia during World Word II and then lived in the Geislingen refugee camp in Germany as displaced persons...

Sarah Ann MacMullan

Sarah Ann MacMullan

Nov 10, 2019

Sarah Ann MacMullan, 77, of Easton PA formerly of Willow Grove and Center Square, passed away peacefully with family by her side on November 10, 2019 at the Gardens For Memory Care at Easton. Born November 11, 1941 in Norristown, PA, Sarah was the daughter of the late Norman D. MacMullan and Clara B. MacMullan. Sarah graduated...

Gayle Michener

Gayle Michener

Nov 4, 2019

Gayle Michener of Amber, PA Passed away on 11/04/2019 in Spring City, PA at the age of 82. She was born in Abington, PA Daughter of the late Henry L. Fabry and the late Sarae (nee Collins) and was wife of the late Henry Michener. Gayle graduated from Ambler High School in 1955 and Lansdale School of...

MaryPat Siess

MaryPat Siess

Oct 28, 2019

MaryPat Siess, at the age of 30, victoriously won her battle with cancer and entered the Kingdom of Heaven on October 28th, 2019 with her family by her side. MaryPat was born in Philadelphia, PA on April 28th, 1989 to the parents of Ms. Leigh Griffith and Mr. Robert Siess. MaryPat was diagnosed with Leukemia at the...

Caroline M Peterson

Caroline M Peterson

Sep 26, 2019

Caroline M. Peterson of Sprinhouse PA passed away on September 26, 2019 at the age of 91. Predeceased by her husband George. Arr. by Shaeff-Myers Funeral Home

Mary A Tomlinson

Mary A Tomlinson

Sep 24, 2019

Mary A. Tomlinson, 91, of Blue Bell, PA, formerly of Fort Washington and Oreland, PA, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was the devoted wife of 63 years of her late husband, George W. Tomlinson; beloved mother of Charlene Donovan (Raymond), Denise Hunt (David) and Francine Tomlinson. She was predeceased by...