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Margit E. Neszmelyi

Margit E. Neszmelyi

Sep 4, 2021

Margit E. Neszmelyi, 75, of Pennsburg, passed away on September 4, 2021 in Philadelphia, PA.

Margit was born in Debrecen, Hungary, to Emil Benyats and Edith Labos on January 9, 1946. She went to high school in Delaware County and in Germany. She graduated from Temple University. She last worked for Thomas Jefferson University for over 24...

Phoebe Van Horn

Phoebe Van Horn

Aug 24, 2021

Phoebe Van Horn, 75, passed away on August 24, 2021, at her home in Ambler, Pennsylvania.

Phoebe was born in Vinita, Oklahoma to Lucille and Loren Hays on November 23, 1945. She graduated from the Barnes School of Nursing in St. Louis, Missouri and worked as a Registered Nurse. She married Raymond Van Horn on September 14,...

Robert Fryer Sr.

Robert Fryer Sr.

Aug 2, 2021

Robert A. Fryer Sr. of Norristown passed away on 8/2/2021 at the age of 80. He was born 11/25/1940 in Norristown, PA. He is the son of the late Joseph Fryer and Lillian (Burkey) Fryer. He is the husband of the late Joanne D. (Buono) Fryer. He attended Norristown High. He was employed at Lavino’s/ Kaiser Brick Plant and...

Judith Gries

Judith Gries

Jul 28, 2021

Judith A. Gries, age 76 of Spring House, PA, passed away on July 28, 2021 in Abington Jefferson Hospice in Warminster, PA.

Judy was born in Philadelphia to Warren S Jr and Ruth M (née King) Allem on March 15, 1945. She attended Upper Dublin Twp schools and graduated from that high school in 1963. She immediately...

Janet Waechter

Janet Waechter

Jul 23, 2021

Janet (Aiman) Waechter passed away on July 23, 2021 – she was devoted to her family, her Church, her community and her husband, Bruce.

Janet was born in Wyndmoor, PA on May 13, 1935, to the parents of Sarah (Wennas) Aiman and James Monroe Aiman. She attended Springfield Township schools, achieving numerous academic honors and sporting achievements...

Grace K. Ruth

Grace K. Ruth

Jul 22, 2021

Grace K. Ruth passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 22, 2021 one day shy of her 99th birthday.  She is predeceased by her husband Robert Ruth and sister Pauline Bentz. Survived by her children Larry (Jacqueline) Ruth and Gregory Ruth; grandchildren, Joshua Ruth, Nathaniel Ruth, Rachel Klose, Russell Ruth, Robert Ruth and Daniel Ruth; great grandchildren, Kaitlyn Ruth, Juliana...

Patricia Thomas

Patricia Thomas

Jun 11, 2021

Patricia Thomas, loving mother, wife and aunt, of Ambler, Pa, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2021, at the age of 82, in Lansdale, Pa.

Patricia was born in Philadelphia, Pa, to Francis and Margaret McCabe on April 27, 1939. She attended and graduated from Hallahan Catholic High School in 1957. She met her future husband, Ronald...

William R. Worth

William R. Worth

Jun 10, 2021

William R. Worth passed away on June 10, 2021 at the age of 91.

Bill was born in Ambler on September 13, 1929 and was the only child of W. Harold Worth and Alta (Taylor) Worth. He was a graduate of Ambler High School, Pennington Preparatory School and Bucknell University in 1952 with a degree in history....

Carl W Spitko

Carl W Spitko

Jun 3, 2021

Carl Walter Spitko, 64, of Ambler, PA, passed away with his son by his side on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Carl is survived by his children (Bryant and spouse Courtney, Randi and spouse Billy, Taylor and boyfriend Ian) and their mother Lisa; brothers, John and Dave; and grandchildren, Emmy and Tatum. He was preceded in death by his mother...

Joseph P. Cassidy Jr

Joseph P. Cassidy Jr

May 7, 2021

We would like to announce that Pat Cassidy, who was 74 years of age, passed away peacefully in his home in Ambler, Pennsylvania on May the 7th 2021.

Pat was born at 10:20 pm on May 30th, 1946 at Chestnut Hill Hospital to Ida and Joe Cassidy. He studied at Spring Garden institute majoring in automotive repair...

Helen K Jensen

Helen K Jensen

May 1, 2021

Helen K. Jensen, of Ambler, Pa, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2021 at Sunrise of Dresher, in Dresher, Pa.

Helen was born in Abington, Pa. to Luther C. and Helen Klosterman (Sigmund) on July 28, 1924. She attended and graduated from Abington High School. She worked as a secretary for Upper Dublin School District for 26...

Joseph J. Miller

Joseph J. Miller

Apr 1, 2021

Joseph J. Miller of Ambler passed away on April 1st after a year-long battle with cancer. Joe was born in Northeastern Pennsylvania to Dr. Joseph and Mrs. Helen Miller and attended high school in West Pittston, PA and college at Bucknell University where he majored in journalism and speech. Joe had his first date with his wife, Susan, when...

Doris T Witkowski

Doris T Witkowski

Mar 21, 2021

Blue Bell, Pa. - Doris C. (Tamor) Torbush Witkowski passed away peacefully on March 21st 2021, just a few days before her her 94th birthday. Doris was born March 24th, 1927 in Fairlawn, NJ and was a loving mother & grandmother, devoted wife, caring sister and dear friend to many.  She was the daughter of the late Libero and...

Richard P Forcinito Sr

Richard P Forcinito Sr

Mar 3, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Richard P Forcinito Sr. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mariam Varughese

Mariam Varughese

Feb 25, 2021

The link to view the funeral can be found directly below.

https://vimeo.com/520125860/9159c89c9d

Gloria E Myers

Gloria E Myers

Feb 13, 2021

Gloria E. Myers (née Strack) passed away peacefully in her sleep the night of February 13th at the age of 83. Born in Philadelphia on March 7th, 1937 to Arthur and Sarah (née Shaffer) Strack, she was their only daughter. She attended Upper Darby High school. She then went on to attend West Chester University earning a bachelor’s degree...

Grace Collins

Grace Collins

Feb 10, 2021

Grace Collins, 87, of Lansdale, on February 10, 2021, died peacefully at home with family by her side. The beloved wife of late Walter Collins, mother of Catherine Collins, Kerry Beltz (Steve), Kelly Collins, Connie Brick (Kevin), Jeffrey Collins (Theresa), Jon Collins (Susan), grandmother of 17 and great grandmother of 11. Never idle, she enjoyed time with her family,...

Donald J Meenen

Donald J Meenen

Feb 6, 2021

Donald J Meenen, of Ambler, passed away on February 6th, 2021. Born in Philadelphia on March 9th, 1927 to the Hilda & Richard Meenen, he was husband to the late Ella Ann Meenen. He graduated from Episcopal Academy and went on to attend Dartmouth College. He served honorably in the United States Army. Donald worked as a system's Analyst...

Marie B Cahill

Marie B Cahill

Feb 2, 2021

Marie Bernadette , age 84, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2021.

Marie was born in Philadelphia to Katherine Murtaugh and Francis Capella on May 25,1936, the 10th of 12 children.

She is survived by her 2 sons, Stephen (Mary) and Michael; 2 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren; brother, Gerald and his wife Mary; Brother- in- Law ...

Robert L Baltzersen, Sr.

Robert L Baltzersen, Sr.

Jan 18, 2021

Robert L. Baltzersen, Sr. of Ambler passed away on January 18 at his home. Born in Barren Hill, Pennsylvania on April 3rd, 1935 to the late Niels and Emma (née Bauer) Baltzersen.

Robert graduated from Springfield Township High School and went on to serve honorably in the United States Marine Corps. Robert was employed by the United...

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