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Lois Jean Murphy

Nov 14, 1955 - Jun 23, 2024

Lois Jean Murphy (nee Malcolm) was born in Philadelphia on November 14, 1955. Lois took her last breath on Sunday June 23, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was a kind beautiful soul, with an infectious smile. Lois was a nurse, at the Inglis House, a wheelchair community. It was in her bones to care for…

Marian B. Rowe

Oct 29, 1932 - Jun 23, 2024

Marian Brightbill Rowe, 91, passed away on June 23rd, at Pennswood Village, Newtown, PA. Born on October 29, 1932, in Gloucester City, NJ to the late David F. Brightbill of Lebanon, PA, and Astrid M. Christiansen of Bergen, Norway.A graduate of Juniata College (BS 1954) and The College of New Jersey (MA 1984), Marian was…

Dorothy "Dottie" Knapp Burns

Jul 11, 1930 - Jun 22, 2024

Dottie Knapp went to Cheltenham High School where she met and later married Bob Burns.She received a full scholarship to Beaver College and earned a Bachelor in Business degree.Together she and Bob had 3 children, Susan Land (VA), Robert Burns Jr. (PA) and Katie Murphy (PA) which they raised in Glenside, PA.Dottie was active in…

Richard J. McGuire

Nov 9, 1945 - Jun 17, 2024

Richard J. McGuire passed away on June 17, 2024 at home, with his family by his side. He was 78 years old and the husband to Patricia (Jaworski) McGuire for 42 years.Born in Philadelphia, Richard was the son to the late Harry and Marie Taylor McGuire.Richard was a graduate of North Catholic High School. After…

James L. Montgomery

May 18, 1942 - Jun 15, 2024

James L. Montgomery passed away peacefully on June 15, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Susan (nee Kumelesky), daughter Kelly Ann, sister Joan Lee, as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great, great-nieces and nephews.As a young man Jim worked the docks checking ships as they arrived. He…

John J. Orehowsky

Jun 5, 1945 - Jun 10, 2024

John (Jack) J, Orehowsky, 79, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on June 10, 2024. Jack was an avid hunter and fisherman.He is survived by his wife Cynthia J. Orehowsky (nee Brown); his children Jacqueline Orehowsky; John (Mary) Orehowsky, James (Tammy) Orehowsky; Stephen (Nicole) Orehowsky, and Alicia (Jonathan) Radick; his grandchildren Sean, JR (Katie), Dylan, Caitlynne,…

Patricia DeTreux

Jul 30, 1936 - Jun 3, 2024

Patricia M. DeTreux, age 87, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2024.She was the oldest of four children born to Thomas and Alice Higgins and raised in the Swampoodle section of Philadelphia. A graduate of John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls’ High School, Pat (Patsy Higgins) worked at Bell Telephone where she met Cass, the first…

Peter Josef Resch

Nov 8, 1947 - Jun 3, 2024

Peter Josef Resch of Bensalem, PA, passed away peacefully at home on June 3, 2024, following a steady decline in health over the previous few years. While his loss was expected, his family is profoundly saddened.Peter was born on November 8, 1947, in the Bavarian village of Ramsau, nestled in the Alps along the far…

Walter W. Banach

Dec 28, 1941 - May 27, 2024

  Walter W Banach, 82, passed away Monday, May 27th 2024 at his Philadelphia home with his family by his side.Walter was born December 28,1941 in Philadelphia Pa, to Stella and Walter Banach. He was the middle child of four sisters, Theresa, Stella, Lorraine and Janet.   In 1960, Walter Graduated from West Catholic Highschool and…

Robert "Flash" Andersen

Oct 28, 1953 - May 26, 2024

Robert “Flash” Andersen, age 71, returned home to the Lord on May 26, 2024. Robert lived in the Philadelphia area his whole life. He passed away in Yardley, PA. Even in trying times, he remained grateful and joyful for what he had, and whom he was spending time with. He had the gift of sharing…