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Thomas M. Hyndman, Jr.

Thomas M. Hyndman, Jr.

Dec 2, 2020

Thomas M. Hyndman Jr., Philadelphia lawyer and volunteer, dies at 96 by Bonnie L. Cook, Updated: December 11, 2020- 3:47 PM Thomas M. Hyndman Jr., 96, of Lafayette Hill, a Philadelphia lawyer for four decades, died Wednesday, Dec. 2, of complications from prostate cancer at the Hill at Whitemarsh, a senior community. Born in Philadelphia, Mr. Hyndman graduated from Germantown...

Bruce Stephen Kugler

Bruce Stephen Kugler

Dec 2, 2020

Bruce Stephen Kugler, 63, passed away at home after a lengthy illness with his wife, Janet, and his son, Ian, by his side. He is the son of Norma (Wanner Hoyer) and the late Richard Hoyer, brother of Walt, Ken, Rich (Hoyer), and Helen (Reilly), grandfather of Serenity and Alexandria, father-in-law of Cherie, stepfather of JD, Amanda (and Chris), Caleb...

James J.P. McCafferty

James J.P. McCafferty

Nov 30, 2020

McCAFFERTY JAMES J.P. McCAFFERTY, age 75, on November 30 ,2020 of Erdenheim formerly of Chestnut Hill. Beloved husband of the late Rosemary (nee Kelly), much loved father to James “Jamie” and Katie; devoted grandfather to Evie. Predeceased by his parents Frank and Mary and sister Mary. Jim served for over 30 years as a Philadelphia Police officer and detective. He...

Michele "Mimi" D. Longstreth

Michele "Mimi" D. Longstreth

Nov 23, 2020

LONGSTRETH MICHELE D. “MIMI” LONGSTRETH passed away peacefully at her home in Chestnut Hill surrounded by her family on Monday, November 23, 2020. Mimi was the beloved wife of the late Edward T. “Skip” Longstreth, II and the daughter of the late Jean & Jacqueline Delaveau. Mimi is survived by her younger sister Janine (John) Dwyer, her four children, Tom...

Pearl E. Kaniewski

Pearl E. Kaniewski

Nov 21, 2020

KANIEWSKI PEARL E. KANIEWSKI (nee Chevinski), passed away peacefully at home on November 21, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was 3 days shy of her 98th birthday. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, John Kaniewski. She is survived by her three sons, John (Claire), Robert (Barbara) and James (Marianne). She was a loving grandmother...

Elizabeth Ann Hunter

Elizabeth Ann Hunter

Nov 19, 2020

HUNTER ELIZABETH ANN (nee Windrim), age 85, on Nov. 19, 2020 of Oreland. Wife of the late Walter M. Hunter. Mother of Tom (Susan), Jean McKeegan (Don), Jack, Joe and the late Walter C. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. Sister of the late James Windrim. Relatives and friends may call at St. Genevieve Church, 1225 Bethlehem...

Eleanor M. Murdoch

Eleanor M. Murdoch

Nov 11, 2020

On Wednesday, November 11, 2020 Eleanor M. Murdoch (nee Egan), Ph.D. died from complications of Covid-19. Born in the Hunting Park section of Philadelphia to Irish American/German American parents she graduated from the famous Little Flower High School where she was first violin in the orchestra. She was married to Alfred O’Neill after high school. They raised three children Kate,...

Charles M. Samtmann

Charles M. Samtmann

Nov 6, 2020

SAMTMANN CHARLES M. Age 88, went to be with our Lord on November 6, 2020. Beloved husband of 63 years to Rosemary (nee Malott). Devoted father to Robin Ann Maguire, Charles Craig and Sharon Elizabeth Vecchione (Joseph), his grandchildren: Matthew, Erin, Michael, Meghan Maguire-Oberg (Karl), Kevin and the late Katelin Maguire; Gina, Brian, Nicholas and Lisa Vecchione; great-grandchildren Charlie Rose...

Elizabeth Parrish Glendinning

Elizabeth Parrish Glendinning

Oct 31, 2020

Elizabeth P. Glendinning, publicist for the Philadelphia Orchestra and volunteer, dies at 91 by Bonnie L. Cook, Philadelphia Inquirer Elizabeth Parrish Glendinning, 91, former public relations director for the Philadelphia Orchestra and a dedicated volunteer, died Saturday, Oct. 31, of complications from a prior stroke at Cathedral Village in Andorra where she had lived for the past 16 years. Born...

Teresa Craney

Teresa Craney

Oct 30, 2020

CRANEY TERESA CRANEY (nee Reilly), age 96, on Oct 30, 2020 of Fort Washington. Wife of the late George E. Craney. Survived by her children, Karen Allen (Michael), Peggy Mattis (Ken), Mark (Trudy), Claire Dukes, Joan (Peter Iannuzzo), George (Jacki), Thomas (Claire), 15 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Holy Martyrs Church, 120 Allison Rd., Oreland,...

Sean W.J. Harkins

Sean W.J. Harkins

Oct 28, 2020

HARKINS Sean W. J. Harkins, passed unexpectedly on October 27, 2020 in Blacksburg, VA at the age of 22. Born in Abington, PA to Walter J. and Kathleen J. (Gallagher) Harkins. Sean was raised in Skippack, PA. He attended St. Eleanor School, Munich International School, and La Salle College High School. He was currently a senior at Virginia Polytechnic Institute...

Lina Colussi

Lina Colussi

Oct 28, 2020

COLUSSI LINA COLUSSI, age 99, on October 28, 2020 of Wyndmoor. Wife of the late Anthony B. Colussi. Survived by her daughter Louise Krawchuk, her son Dennis J. Colussi and her sister Antonette Maieron. Visitation Monday, November 2nd, 9AM at St. Genevieve Church, 1225 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown, PA 19031. Funeral Mass 10AM. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Facemasks and social distancing...

Theodore Dill Donahue

Theodore Dill Donahue

Oct 26, 2020

DONAHUE THEODORE DILL of Wyndmoor PA, aged 53. Died October 26, 2020. He was the son of Ann Dill Donahue and the late B. Gould Donahue. He is also survived by his sister, Elisabeth Gould Donahue. Ted graduated from The William Penn Charter School and attended Temple University. He loved his dogs, his cars, and Ocean City. Services are private...

Kim Reynolds

Kim Reynolds

Oct 15, 2020

REYNOLDS KIM REYNOLDS, age 52, on October 15, 2020 of Warminster. Survived by her husband Matt, her 3 sons JR, Luke and Sam. Relatives and friends may call at Nativity of Our Lord Church, 625 W. Street Rd., Warminster, Wed., Oct 21st 6-8PM and Thursday, Oct 22nd at 10AM. Funeral Mass 11AM. Interment private.

Dr. Catherine L. Madden

Dr. Catherine L. Madden

Oct 13, 2020

Dr. Catherine L. Madden, a longtime resident of Piscataway, NJ, passed away in Nazareth, PA on October 13, 2020 at age 76. She grew up in Holy Cross Parish, Mount Airy, PA and was the youngest daughter of the late Catherine and Patrick Madden and sister of the late Henry, Mary, Daniel, Edward, Thomas, and Kevin. She is survived by...

Carolyn Rowe Hale

Carolyn Rowe Hale

Oct 12, 2020

HALE Carolyn Hale (nee Rowe) of Chestnut Hill, on October 12, 2020 of multiple sclerosis. Born in Raleigh NC, she resided in Philadelphia for 48 years and was preceded in death by her parents, Alwilder Fowler Rowe and Sam Vann Rowe, and her husband David Alexander Hale. Survived by stepchildren, Gretchen (Grant) Nauman, Julie (John) Good; step-grandchild, Grace Isabel Good;...

Gloria Maria Mocenigo

Gloria Maria Mocenigo

Oct 12, 2020

Gloria M Mocenigo 1922-2020 Gloria Maria Mocenigo, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on October 12, 2020. Formerly of Livingston, NJ, she died of natural causes, just two weeks shy of her 98th birthday Mrs. Mocenigo will be laid to rest at Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx, where she will join her husband of 61 years, Ferruccio (1915-2007), and...

Anne Marie O'Donnell

Anne Marie O'Donnell

Oct 11, 2020

O’DONNELL Anne Marie C. O'Donnell (Kelly)(nee Kirkwood) of Chestnut Hill, PA was called to eternal life on Sunday, October 11, 2020. Beloved wife of Joseph A. O'Donnell; loving and devoted mother of her "Fabulous" daughter, Grace B. Kelly (fiance' Connell Sykes), and a Pet Grandmom to Louie and Cali. Also survived by her dear siblings John J. Kirkwood, Charlotte (McPeake)...

George E. O'Brien

George E. O'Brien

Oct 9, 2020

George E. O'Brien "OBIE" (Pop Pop) of Glenside, PA passed away peacefully on Friday, October 9, 2020 at the age of 91. He was survived by his wife of 61 years Kathleen (Muldowney); his devoted children Neil (Terry), Chris and Doug as well as his adoring grandchildren Christopher, MaryKate, Kelly, Sean and Connell. George was a very amiable character who...

John Marbacher Walton, 3rd

John Marbacher Walton, 3rd

Oct 7, 2020

John Marbacher Walton, 3rd John Marbacher Walton, 3rd, 92, died of congestive heart failure at Cathedral Village, Roxborough, PA, on October 7, 2020. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 65 years, Cornelia “Cornie” Walton, on June 26, 2020. John, the son of the late John M. Walton, 2nd and Elfrida Elliot Walton, was born and raised in Chestnut...

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