Obituaries

Aug 25, 2017

Matthew A. Doyle a resident of Chalfont, PA passed away suddenly August 23, 2017. He was 50.

Born in Philadelphia, Matthew was the son of Gerald and Eileen (Dawson) Doyle, Sr. and the brother of the late Gerald Doyle, Jr. He is also survived by several aunts and uncles.

Friends and family are invited to...

Aug 20, 2017

James P. Gillespie, a resident of Hilltown, died suddenly on Friday, August 18, 2017. He was 79.

Born in Delaware County, he was the son of the late Alexander and Alice Gillespie.

Jim was the beloved husband and best friend to his wife of 58 years, Patricia (Somers) Gillespie and devoted father to his children...

Aug 15, 2017

Marguerite Ethel Welch passed away Saturday August 12, 2017 at Einstein Medical Center Montgomery. She was 80.

Born in Philadelphia, she was raised by Mary Ann Villari and her husband the late Peter Villari. She is survived by her brothers and sisters Pam Bellucci (Carmen), Jennifer Moppert (Dale), Peter Villari (Jeanine), Michael Villari (Cheryl) and Sam Villari...

Aug 15, 2017

Claude Jacquemin, 93, died Friday evening, August 11, 2017 in Chalfont, Pennsylvania, surrounded by family members.

Claude was born in Paris, France on April 18, 1924. He is survived by four children, John, Vicki, Chris and Carole; nine grandchildren, Danielle, Andrew, Shawn, Derick, Jaime, Lori, Juliana, Olivia, and Marissa; and four great grandchildren, Makayla, Daisha, Delaney and...

Aug 14, 2017

Dale Wunsche, of Chalfont, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 10, surrounded by his loving family.

Dale was the devoted and beloved husband of Virginia Wunsche (Price), originally of Robesonia. Dale and Virginia celebrated their 48 th wedding anniversary in July. Dale is survived by Virginia; his daughter, Kristen Allen, also of Chalfont, and her...

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

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 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 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

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 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 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,...