Obituaries

Aug 11, 2017

Alfreda Halas, a resident of Philadelphia for over 74 years, passed away Tuesday August 8, 2017 at Nazareth Hospital at the age of 97. She was the wife of the late Stanley J. Halas with whom she shared 53 years of marriage.

As a practicing Catholic, she was a parishioner at St. Stanislaus (South Philadelphia) and Saint...

Aug 9, 2017

Mary Elizabeth Straub passed away Tuesday August 8, 2017 surrounded by her loving family at her home in Lansdale. She was 46.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of Patricia (Gannon) Gara and the late John P. Gara, Jr. and the late Ann (Rainey) Gara. Mary is survived by her beloved husband John W. Straub...

Aug 8, 2017

Robert “Bob” Aaron Rickert of Doylestown, passed away Wednesday July 5, 2017 at Doylestown Hospital. He was 84.

Born on August 1, 1932 in Hilltown, PA, Bob was the son of the late Peter and Emma (Albright) Rickert. He was married for 58 years to the late Dolly Rickert who passed away in 2010.

Bob...

Jul 31, 2017

Edward G. Bofinger, a resident of Chalfont, PA, passed away Saturday July 29, 2017 at Park Creek Place. He was 91.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Edward and Catherine Bofinger and beloved husband of Virginia (Cunningham) Bofinger. Edward is also survived by his children Jean Olinik (Gerald), Patricia Kershner (Edward) and Susan...

Jul 31, 2017

Edwina J. Dahl, a resident of Ne Britain, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2017 at Jefferson Health Hospice. She was 94.

Born in Philadelphia on July 29, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Eva Neil and wife of the late Walter L. Dahl. Edwina is survived by her beloved children Larry E. Dahl...

Jul 27, 2017

Elizabeth A Quintavalle, beloved wife of the late Julius A Quintavalle, passed into eternity Thursday, July 20 th , 2017, she was 97.

Born in Germantown, she was the daughter of Edward and Mabel Ward. She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Q Nichols of Florida and son Edward Quintavalle, (Lori) of Chestnut Hill. Also surviving are...

Jul 11, 2017

Angela Cordova of Lansdale passed away Monday, July 10, 2017 at Park Creek Place. She was 83.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Matilda Cordova. She is survived by her brother Frank Cordova (Charlotte) and four nieces and nephews.

Friends and family are invited to celebrate her Funeral Mass,...

Jun 30, 2017

Nicholas "Nick" D. Melair III, a resident of Warrington, Pennsylvania, was born in Elkins Park in 1959 and passed away from cancer complications on the morning of June 29th, 2017.

Nick is survived by his wife Eileen and two sons, Domenic and Michael. Also surviving are his parents Nicholas and Elaine Melair of Maple Glenn.

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Jun 28, 2017

Raymond J. Canavatchel a resident of Hainesport and formerly of Pennsauken, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 26, 2017. He was 82 years old.

Born October 25, 1934 in Manhattan, New York, he relocated to the south Jersey area as a youngster and later raised his family in Pennsauken, New Jersey. He is survived by his wife,...

Jun 26, 2017

Norah Patricia Neubert (Pat) of Lansdale passed away June 24, 2017.

Born in Charlestown, Co. Mayo, Ireland, she was the daughter of the late Mary and Michael Brennan and the wife of the late Horst O. Neubert. She is survived by her children Mark Neubert and Erika Kurtz (Jamie). Also surviving are her sisters Terry Kittredge (the...

Jun 26, 2017

Christopher David Dawalt of Fairless Hills, passed away Friday June 23, 2017. He was 53.

Born in Dover, NJ, he was the son of Richard E. and Lucille (Hahn) Dawalt of Furlong. Also surviving are his siblings Phyllis Berger (Tim), Valerie Thompson (Patrick) and Michael Dawalt; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services and interment...

Jun 19, 2017

Joan H. York formerly of Northeast Philadelphia passed away Sunday June 18, 2017 at Neshaminy Manor in Warrington. She was 96.

Born in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Margaret York. She is survived by her niece Kathleen O'Neill and several other nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited...

Jun 16, 2017

Harry Charles Prime (Preine) died suddenly in his home in Chalfont Thursday June 15, 2017. He was 97 years young.

Harry was born March 5, 1920 in the East Falls Section of Philadelphia. He was a graduate of St. Bridget's Elementary and Roman Catholic High School.

In the fall of 1944, he entered and won...

Jun 12, 2017

James Elwood Johnson born November 28, 1922 went to his home in heaven on May 21, 2017 to be rejoined with his beloved wife and granddaughter.

Born on the family farm in Pennington, Jim was the son of James B and Lillie (Pfeiffer) Johnson. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Mardella J....

Jun 10, 2017

Philip C. Holmen, a resident of Doylestown, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Doylestown Hospital. He was 81. Born in Bronxville, NY, he was the son of the late George and Katherine Holmen. Phil is survived by his loving wife Jeannine (Calande) Holmen, his beloved children Cheryl H. Dean (Nick) of CA, David P. Holmen (Mercedes) of Buckingham,...

Jun 9, 2017

Marguerite C. Andre, a resident of Harleysville and formerly of Chalfont, passed away at Doylestown Hospital Tuesday June 6, 2017. She was 80.

Born in Philadelphia she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Marguerite Chieffo and wife of the late Julian J. Andre, Sr. She is survived by her children David Andre, Sr. of Boston,...

Jun 5, 2017

Anthony Gabriel, a resident of Middletown, Delaware and formerly of Chalfont, Pennsylvania, passed away on June 1, 2017. He was 85 years old.

Born on July 6, 1931 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Anthony was the son of the late Giovanni and Carmella Gabriele, and beloved husband to Marian (Sheen) Gabriel. Anthony is survived by his brother, Victor Gabriele;...

Jun 1, 2017

Gerard A. Boucher, a resident of Elm Terrace Gardens in Lansdale and formerly of Radnor and Ocala, FL , passed away Saturday May 27, 2017. He was 90.

Gerard was the loving husband of Mary K. Boucher. Also surviving him are his children Jeff Boucher, Pamela Boucher, and Bradley Boucher; his stepchildren Sheila Thoder, Steven Parker, Susan...

May 23, 2017

Joseph E. Hohenwarter, a resident of Venice, FL and formerly of Chalfont, Lancaster and Philadelphia, passed away Saturday May 20, 2017. He was 85.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Joseph and Florence (Cuniff) Hohenwarter and beloved husband of Marie (Glennon) Hohenwarter. Also surviving are his children Joseph Jr. (Phoebe), Lynn M. Scafidi...

May 22, 2017

Mary (Hlebanja) Gale, of Gwynedd, passed away peacefully on May 18 at Willowbrooke Court in Fort Washington, PA. She was 97.

Mary is survived by her son Charles H. Gale IV (Barbara) of Doylestown and her daughter, Nancy B. Granese (Deacon Claude Granese) of Worcester. Also surviving are her grandchildren David C. Granese (Marianna Capostagno), Christine M....