OBITUARIES

May 28, 2023

Melissa Anne Berk (born Seitz) passed on, surrounded by her family in her home on May 28, 2023 after a hard fought battle with neuroendocrine tumors.

Melissa was born on the 4th of July. Every birthday, her family joked the fireworks they watched from Fort Dix were just for her, prompting her brother to ask where were...

May 20, 2023

Elizabeth “Betty” L. Kramer, age 81, of Maple Glen, PA on May 20, 2023. She is survived by her husband Harry Kramer with whom she shared 58 years of marriage, son David, daughter Linda, and four grandchildren, Alexander and Matthew Kramer and Sean and April Remmey. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania on a scholarship and later obtained...

May 14, 2023

Jo-Ann Lewis Horner, nee Lewis, age 82, of Ambler, PA passed away peacefully in her home on May 14, 2023. Jo-Ann was born in Philadelphia, PA, to Mrs. Myrtle Lewis. She grew up in Audubon, NJ, with her grandmother Nellie, sister Eleanor and brother Sydney. She attended Ursinus College where she was an economics major and member of Omega...

May 13, 2023

Joseph Grogan, age 92 of Fort Washington, PA, passed away, peacefully in his sleep on May 13th.

The Mighty Oak first took root on June 16, 1931, in Tuckahoe, NY, the youngest of six children. He grew up through the Great Depression and WW2, in a house centered around the upright piano and filled with song, graduating...

May 3, 2023

Andrew "Andy" Ernst, 87, a resident at Neshaminy Manor Long term care facility, passed away on May 3, 2023. He was born on October 25, 1935, in Pittsburgh, PA, to Louis and Pauline Ernst. Andy was a devoted husband to his wife Roberta "Bobbi" Ernst, caring for her as she has battled with Alzheimer's disease over the last several...

Apr 13, 2023

Judith C. Brown passed away April 13, 2023 at the Ambler Extended Care Center at the age of 78.

Born in Norristown, PA on December 24, 1944 to the late Lloyd George and Eleanor Charlotte (née Wintersteen) Williams. She was a graduate of the Ambler High School class of 1962.

Judy worked as a bookkeeper...

Apr 9, 2023

Veronica A. Grogan (nee Ello), age 82 of Fort Washington, PA passed away on April 9, at home, embraced by the love of her family.

The first thread of the great tapestry of her life was placed, when Veronica first graced the world on September 1, 1940 in the Bronx, NY.

She attended Sacred Heart...

Mar 31, 2023

Elizabeth (Betsy) Quinn of Ambler, PA passed away peacefully on March 31, 2023, at the age of 76.

Betsy was born in Philadelphia, grew up in Blue Bell, Pa and was a proud alumna of Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School where she developed lifelong friendships. She also attended Pierce Junior College for certification as a Physician Assistant....

Mar 26, 2023

Joan McCall (nee Titano) was born on July 3, 1935, and gracefully entered Heaven’s gates on March 26, 2023, at the age of 87.

Joan was born to Harry and Josephine Titano and raised in Philadelphia, Pa.  She graduated from Little Flower High School in 1953 and married her devoted husband, David McCall, on October 28, 1961,...

Mar 10, 2023

Nancy Carol Randall passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023 at Jefferson Abington Hospital.

Born on August 30, 1938 in Connellsville, PA to the late Raymond and Doris (née Strawn) Shipley. She withdrew from high school, but later went back to earn her GED. She was employed by Giant Food Company performing clerical work for over 20...

Mar 8, 2023

Thomas George Barlow, Jr. passed away peacefully on March 8, 2023 at Jefferson Abington Hospital.

Tom was born on August 14, 1946 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Thomas and Alberta (née Mawhinney) Barlow. He attended Upper Dublin High School and went on to attend and graduate from Muhlenberg College. Tom obtained his masters degree, and further...

Mar 8, 2023

Maxine Ida May (Rogers) Tyree, 79, of Spring House Estates in Lower Gwynedd Township, PA, passed away on March 8, 2023 at home.

If there was a child to be helped, Maxine was the one to do it.

The daughter of a Methodist minister, Maxine was born in Deland, FL to Kenneth and Wilma Rogers...

Feb 16, 2023

Annlouise F. Devenney of Ft. Washington, PA died February 16, 2023. She was born in Mahanoy City, PA to John and Augusta (Bonenberger) Devenney. Annlouise graduated from Melrose Academy HS, Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing, Temple Univ. (BS Education), Graduate School of Boston College (MS Nursing), St. Joseph’s Univ. (MS Health Education), Villanova Univ. (post-masters in administration) and pursued...

Feb 5, 2023

Kathleen “Kathy” Ann Wandall, 76, a life-long resident of Ambler, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends on February 5, 2023, at Jefferson Abington Hospital.

Kathy was born May 22, 1946 in Norristown, PA to the late George and Helen (née Carfrey) Macort. She attended Wissahickon High School and went on to become a...

Jan 21, 2023

Albert John Arcaro, 61, of Warminster, passed away peacefully while under hospice care on Saturday January 21, 2022.

Born on August 4, 1961 to the late Albert and Patricia (née Caprara) Arcaro.

He worked as a printer.

He is survived by his son Michael, his sister Rose, his brother-in-law Jamie Greene, and his...

Jan 15, 2023

Betty Messer Surrett died at home on January 15, at the age of 88. Betty was born April 28, 1934, in White Pine, Tennessee.  She was the daughter of the late Roy J. Messer and Florence Mitchell Messer.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Earl Lee Surrett, sisters Margaret...

Jan 4, 2023

Virginia Leith, 79, of Ambler passed away in her home on January 4, 2023.

Virginia was born in Melrose Park, Illinois to William B. Leith and Caroline Leith (Rives).

She had a Masters in Speech Pathology and later went on to be Directory of Fundraising at Easters Seals Society. After her retirement she served on...

Dec 29, 2022

Charlotte Ann (née Hiner) Vogel passed away peacefully the morning of December 29, 2022.

Born at home on the Home Farm in Mustoe, Virginia to the late Harry Tucker and Mary (née Harris) Hiner. She was the second youngest of ten of four sisters and six brothers. Her youngest sibling, her brother Boss, passed away in November...

Dec 25, 2022

Thomas Davis Newingham, 90, of Lansdale, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on December 25, 2022. He was born in Derry, Pennsylvania to the late Bryan and Katherine (nee Davis) Newingham and was raised in Swissvale, Pennsylvania.

He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Chemical Engineering.  Tom served honorably in...

Dec 25, 2022

Robert Jackiewicz, 98, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2022 at Spring House Estates.

Bob was born on April 10, 1924 in Harrison, NJ to the late Benjamin and Helena (née Matusewicz) Jackiewicz. He was a graduate of Seton Hall College. He honorably served in the United States Air Force as a pilot.

Bob was...