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

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...

Dr. Thomas H. McGlumphy

Dr. Thomas H. McGlumphy

Jan 15, 2021

Dr. Thomas Hackett McGlumphy, aged 89, passed away peacefully in his own home on January 15, 2021. He was surrounded by his loving family, favorite nurses and loyal companion; his dog, Annie. Tom was the son of the late James Harvey McGlumphy and Ann Ilene McGlumphy(Hackett). He was the devoted husband of Carole Timms McGlumphy for over 66 years....

Carolyn M Wittrock

Carolyn M Wittrock

Jan 11, 2021

Carolyn M. Wittrock, age 94, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2021 at the Lutheran Community at Telford. She was the daughter of the late William and Ida Miller of Glenside, PA and loving wife of the late Harry F. Wittrock.

Carolyn attended Cheltenham High School and graduated magna cum laude from Beaver College (Now Arcadia University)...

William R Hagmeier

William R Hagmeier

Dec 31, 2020

William R. Hagmeier of Oreland, PA passed away on December 31st, 2020 at the age of 88. Born in Philadelphia on May 13th, 1932 to the late Angeline (née Kerst) and William A. Hagmeier. He graduated from Germantown High School and went on to become a printer. William served his country honorably in the Navy during the Korean War....

Joan C Tribolet

Joan C Tribolet

Dec 27, 2020

Joan Tribolet (nee Harmer) of Roslyn PA passed away on December 27, 2020 after a brief battle with the coronavirus.

Joan was born in Philadelphia to Mildred and Wesley Kenneth Harmer. Her early years were defined by her father’s struggle with Type 1 Diabetes to which he succumbed when she was a young teenager. Thus, began her...

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