OBITUARIES

Nov 16, 2022

Edith I. Kunzier, 83, of Whitpain Township passed away on Wednesday November 16, 2022 at Sunrise Senior Living in Blue Bell PA. Born November 21, 1938 in Queens, NY, she was the daughter of William J. Clark and Edith Miranda Clark.

Edie retired from York Federal Savings after many years of service. She was a member of...

Nov 7, 2022

Ralph Wesley Hedrick Sr, “Wes”, 92, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2022 at Wesley Enhanced Living, Upper Moreland, his home for the past 6 months.

Wes was born in Spring City, PA to Maybelle and Cyril Hedrick. He married Gertrude Hannes on February 25, 1950 and they enjoyed 64 years of marriage. Wes worked for many...

Nov 1, 2022

Son of Helen Carrie Link and Merle Vincent Miller, born in Philadelphia PA.

Graduated from Cheltenham High School and Drexel University.  Spent a year at Yale University. Masters Degree from University of Pennsylvania.

Married Marilyn Irene Green, wife of 59 years, June 1, 1963.

Survived by:  Marilyn Irene Miller

Daughters:  Cindy...

Oct 14, 2022

David H. Williams, 89, of Lansdale, PA, and formerly of Ambler, PA passed away suddenly on October 14, 2022 at Jefferson Lansdale Hospital.

David was born on March 6, 1933 in Allentown, PA to the late Lloyd and Eleanor (née Wintersteen). He was a 1952 graduate of Ambler High School. He went on to serve in the...

Oct 8, 2022

Corning Todd Smyth, age 79, of Willow Grove passed away surrounded by family on October 8, 2022 at Abington Jefferson Hospital.

Born on December 12, 1942 in the Fox Chase section of Philadelphia to the late F. Corning and Jacqueline (née Schultz) Smyth. He attended and graduated from the Valley Forge Military Academy, and went on to...

Oct 3, 2022

George E. Saurman, age 96, of Ambler, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2022 at Fort Washington Estates.

George was born in Houston, Texas on January 15, 1926 to the late Benjamin and Marcelene (Borst) Saurman. He graduated from Upper Darby High School in 1943, served with the 65th Army Infantry Division in the European Theater in...

Sep 29, 2022

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.

Sep 16, 2022

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...

Sep 6, 2022

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...

Sep 5, 2022

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...

Aug 26, 2022

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...

Aug 23, 2022

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...

Aug 12, 2022

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...

Aug 11, 2022

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....

Aug 7, 2022

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...

Jul 25, 2022

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...

Jul 24, 2022

Leonard Coe Wemple III, a resident of Oreland for over 60 years, passed away on July 24th, 2022, at The Horsham Center for Jewish Life at the age of 91.

Born in Menominee, Michigan on September 18th, 1930 to the late Leonard Coe Wemple II and Rosabel (Murphy) Wemple. He attended Cheltenham High School and then went...

Jul 23, 2022

Elvira Eleanor (Greco) Luttrell, age 93, of Hatfield, Pennsylvania, passed away on July 23, 2022 at The Horsham Center for Jewish Life, a skilled nursing facility.

She was born on February 6, 1929 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to her late parents, William and Maria Greco.

Eleanor grew up in Philadelphia County, PA. She was married to...

Jul 8, 2022

Thelma Virginia Ann Trueheart of Ambler, passed away peacefully at home on Friday July 8, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was 89.

She was born on May 14, 1933 in King William County, Virginia and was the daughter of the late Charles Quarrels and Florence Washington.

She leaves to cherish fond memories three children,...

Jun 26, 2022

Thornton Robert “Bob” Wagner, of Blue Bell, peacefully passed away on Sunday June 26th, 2022 at Abington Hospital- Jefferson Health surrounded by his devoted wife and daughter.

Born in Germantown Hospital on December 10th, 1938 to the late Thornton and Emma (née Sweet) Wagner. Bob was the youngest of three sons.

He worked as a...