John Morton Geiger
Jun 21, 2016
John "Jack" M. Geiger, 62, of West Norriton, PA died June 21, 2016 at Bryn Mawr Extended Care Center. Jack succumbed to the effects of a massive stroke after suffering severe smoke inhalation in a home fire on Jan 6, 2016. A lifelong bachelor, he spent his entire life in Norristown as did his father, grandfather and great grandfather whose...
Thomas A. Hennessey
Jun 20, 2016
Thomas "Tommy" Aquinas Hennessey, son of the late Kathleen and Thomas Hennessey, died on June 20, 2016 from complications of Multiple Sclerosis. He was 57 and a long- time resident of Inglis House where he previously volunteered. Formerly of Bala Cynwyd, he was a graduate of Saint Matthias School (1973) and Saint Joseph's Prep (1977). Tommy was an outstanding student,...
Alice C. Morris Henning
Jun 18, 2016
Alice C. Henning (nee Morris) passed away on June 18, 2016 at her residence in Ardmore, PA. She was 86. She was the beloved wife of Francis J. Henning. Devoted mother of the late John J. Henning. Dear sister of the late Elizabeth M. McCue. She is also survived by 6 nieces and nephews and 22 grand nieces and nephews....
Deborah Gallagher Hicks
Jun 16, 2016
Deborah Gallagher Hicks, "Debbie", formerly of Bryn Mawr, PA., passed away on June 16, 2016 at her residence in Wayne, PA. She was 56. She was a beloved crossing guard working for many years for Radnor Township at Wayne Elementary School and also for St. Katharine of Siena School in Wayne. Wife of Thomas E. Hicks. Devoted mother of William...
Harriet C. Decker
Jun 12, 2016
Harriet C. Decker, of Bryn Mawr, PA., passed away on June 12, 2016 at the Wayne Center, Wayne, PA. She was the beloved sister of William Decker and the late Andrew J. Decker, Priscilla Evans and Arnold F. Decker. Loyal and constant companion to the late Regina E. Cassidy. Loving aunt of Thomas A. Decker and Marsha Powers. She is...
Walter Franklin Atlee Harvey
Jun 11, 2016
Walter Franklin Atlee Harvey, of Merion, PA, passed away on June 11, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Mary Ellen (nee McKeon). Devoted father of Terence Atlee (Betsy) and Elisabeth Randolph Birosak (Michael). Loving grandfather of Michael Atlee Birosak and Kara Elisabeth Birosak, and Atlee Sterling Harvey and John Dulaney Harvey. He is also survived by his sister Adele...
Edward Kelley Hueber
Jun 10, 2016
Edward Kelley Hueber, resident of Penn Valley, PA and Stone Harbor, NJ, died at his Pennsylvania Home on Friday June 10, 2016. He was 95. Son of the late Joseph A. and Miriam Kelley Hueber, he was born in Philadelphia, PA on February 5, 1921. President and CEO of Kelley & Hueber , manufacturers of opthalmic products he continued in...
Robert Wetherill Copeland
Jun 3, 2016
Robert Wetherill Copeland, of Bryn Mawr, formerly of Radnor, PA, passed away on Friday June 3, 2016. He was 90. Son of the late Arthur E. Copeland, Sr. and Kathleen Wetherill Copeland, he was born in Chester, PA on December 17, 1925. He was the beloved husband of the late Seena Hauerbach Copeland. Devoted father of Edward R. Copeland, Carl...
Walter R. Hertler
Jun 2, 2016
Walter R. "Wally" Hertler, of Bryn Mawr, PA, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2016 with his wife and daughter by his side, after a determined battle with cancer, during which his passion for life never wavered. He was 74. Son of the late Walter G. and Catherine (nee Quinn) Hertler, he was born in Philadelphia on April 16, 1942....
Lynn S. Forster
May 29, 2016
Lynn S. Forster, of Bryn Mawr, PA, age 56, died from a brief illness on May 29, 2016. Lynn was the treasured wife of the late Don Forster. Her children: Allan James Forster (Sydney); Jaime Forster; and her cherished grandchild, Anthony, survive her. Lynn is also survived by her mother, Rosemary T. Schmader (the late James); sister Laurie VanTrieste (Dave);...
Karen Frances Quill Detemple
May 26, 2016
Karen Frances Quill DeTemple of Bryn Mawr, PA., formerly of Middlebury, CT., and Rochester and Auburn, NY, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at The Bryn Mawr Hospital. Beautiful lady, loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was the beloved wife of Dr. Jon Jay DeTemple. Devoted mother of Jon Jay DeTemple, II (Juliette), Jak Christian DeTemple (Susan Lydia), Jessica...
Lorraine J. Bizzarri
May 25, 2016
Lorraine J. Bizzari of Narberth, PA, passed away on May 25, 2016 at Lankenau Hospital. She was 81. Daughter of the late Joseph Immaculate "Mary" Bizzari, she was born in Narberth PA on November 2, 1934. She was the beloved sister of Marlene. Devoted mother of Susan, Stephen, Mark and Bruce. Loving grandmother of Sophia and Sabrina. A Funeral Mass...
Diane Dagit Sommer
May 20, 2016
Diane Augustine Sommer (nee Dagit), formerly of Ardmore, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2016 in her home, Glenhardie, Wayne, PA. She was 81. Diane lived a full and accomplished life. She attended Lower Merion High School where she was both a varsity lacrosse player and a member of the cheerleading squad. After graduating as a scholar athlete from LM,...
James O. Sanders
May 19, 2016
James O. Sanders, of Wayne, PA, passed away peacefully and with dignity on Thursday May 19, 2016 at Paoli Hospital surrounded by friends and family. He was 49. Born in Ridgewood, New Jersey on August 16, 1966 to Robert Byron Sanders Jr. and Judith Oglee Sanders, he is survived by his mother, Judith, his older brother, Robert Byron Sanders III,...
Bernhard A. Sack
May 13, 2016
Coach, father, husband, and friend, Bernhard A. Sack, otherwise known as, Ben, Benno, or Coach died on May 13, 2016 unexpectedly at his home in Rosemont, PA. Ben was a devoted father, loving husband and a spirited coach to children of all ages. Ben was a Radnor High School football and basketball star. He was the unsung hero in the...
Susan M. Jordan Schmader
Apr 28, 2016
Susan M. Jordan Schmader of Newtown Square, PA, age 57, died on April 28, 2016 after a brave fight with ovarian cancer. The beloved wife of the late Robert E. Schmader, she is survived by her adored children Jaclyn J. Schmader (New York City) and Daniel J. Schmader (Newtown Square, PA). Susan is also survived by her: mother Iva Jordan...
Ann M. Doley
Apr 24, 2016
Ann M. Doley (nee Kimnach), of Havertown, PA, passed away on April 24, 2016 at Barclay Friends in West Chester, PA. Daughter of the late Charles A. and Kathryn Conroy Kimnach, she was born on August 9, 1925 in Ocean City, NJ. She was the beloved wife of the late John Richard Doley, Sr. Devoted mother of Barbara A. Waddy,...
Rose Mary Yoshida
Apr 15, 2016
Rose Mary "Rosie" Yoshida, age 60, died on April 15, 2016 after a prolonged illness. Born in Philadelphia on August 5, 1955 to the late Dr. Y. Vincent Yoshida and Marie Conrad Yoshida, Rosie grew up in Ardmore where she attended St. Colman's grade school, Lower Merion High School and Montgomery County Community College. Before she became ill, Rosie worked...
Lillian T. Ciarrochi
Apr 13, 2016
Lillian Ciarrochi, 85, long-time activist in feminist causes, died on April 13, 2016 in Philadelphia. "A real jewel, a lover of action, a fighter and a strong friend, who helped us out of so many jams, Lillian was an indefatigable feminist who worked constantly for women's rights at the local, state and national levels," says Eleanor Smeal, three term president...
Margaret M. Fisher
Apr 11, 2016
Margaret "Peggy" Fisher (nee Mulrine), of Gladwyne, PA., passed away on April 11, 2016 at Waverly Heights in Gladwyne, PA. She was 92. Daughter of the late James E. & Catherine Burke Mulrine, she was born in Philadelphia on March 2, 1924. She was the beloved wife of the late James A. Fisher, Jr. Devoted mother of James A., III....
