Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Vice President Joe Biden plans to attend the service. Specter, the former U.S. senator, died Sunday at 82.
A funeral for former U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter (D-PA) will be held at noon Tuesday at Har Zion Temple in Lower Merion, Montgomery County. The service is open to the public; cameras and recording devices are prohibited. Specter will then be buried in Huntingdon Valley, Montgomery County. Among those expected to attend the funeral is Vice President Joe Biden, USA Today reported. Har Zion's address is 1500 Hagys Ford Road, Narberth, PA 19072; it is less than a mile from the Gladwyne exit (Exit 337) of Interstate 76. The temple's phone number is 610-667-5000, and general email inquiries are accepted at hzt@harziontemple.org. Specter, 82, died Sunday at his home in Philadelphia's East Falls neighborhood. Gov. Tom Corbett has ordered all flags in …
Sunday, October 14, 2012
The former U.S. Senator fought a long battle with cancer.
Former U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter died Sunday, according to CNN, at age 82 in his Philadelphia home. Specter represented Pennsylvania in the Senate for 30 years. Specter started as a Democrat but switched to the Republican party before being elected to the U.S. Senate. The senator made headlines in 2009 when he switched to the Democratic Party. Specter announced his diagnosis of Hodgkin's disease in 2005. He underwent multiple treatments of chemotherapy and finally succumbed to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma Sunday. Sen. Pat Toomey released the following statement, “A man of sharp intelligence and dogged determination, Sen. Specter dedicated his life to public service and the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. His impact on our state and public policy …
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Stephen Harrington was the beloved husband of Catherine (Costello) Harrington of 15 years.
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Thursday, October 4, 2012
Stephen J. Harrington, 46, of Blue Bell, PA died on September 29, 2012 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He was the beloved husband of Catherine (Costello) Harrington of 15 years. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on March 30, 1966 to James J. and Frances J. (Klauder) Harrington. Stephen was a graduate of Bishop Kenrick High School. He was the owner of S. J Harrington Enterprises, Inc. for over 25 years. Stephen was a member of St. Helena's Church in Blue Bell and the PA Horseman's Breeders Association. Along with his wife Kate and his parents, he is survived by his 2 children Jack and Ann, his brother James Harrington and sister Sue Ellen Shelak, and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his …
Thursday, September 13, 2012
A resident of Ambler, Natalie loved life and the many friends and family she surrounded herself with.
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Thursday, September 13, 2012
Natalie Elizabeth Marella passed away at the age of 26. She was born March 4, 1986 the daughter of Robert Marella and Marion (nee deVecchis) and sister to her loving “Bro” Dustin. A resident of Ambler, Natalie loved life and the many friends and family she surrounded herself with. Services were Thursday September 6, 2012 at First Presbyterian Church Ambler, 4 South Ridge Ave, Ambler PA 19002. Condolence messages to the family can be left at Shaeff-Myers.com Arrangements by Shaeff Myers Funeral Home
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Natale "Nat" Stabile, the founder and co-owner of Via Veneto, died on Saturday, Aug. 11, after a long battle with cancer.
Natale "Nat" Stabile, Norristown legend and founder and co-owner of Via Veneto, reportedly passed away on Saturday, Aug. 11, after a long battle with cancer. He was 58. Stabile moved to Brooklyn, N.Y. from his birthplace of Castellammare del Golfo, Sicily in 1969 but soon settled in Norristown in 1973 at the age of 18. It was then he opened Via Veneto. According to a moving feature about Stabile on PhillyBurbs.com, he opened Nat's Pizza in Doylestown three years later and became a beloved figure in that town as well. "He’s the best pizza man I’ve ever seen and probably the fastest I’ve ever seen. I’ve seen him make a pizza in 26 seconds from beginning to end," Tim Wylie, manager of Nat's Pizza, told PhillyBurbs.com. Stabile, who lived in …
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Monday, August 6, 2012
In lieu of flowers, the Reid family is asking that donations be sent to Norristown-based domestic-violence prevention agency Laurel House.
According to Philly.com, funeral arrangement have been made for Garrett Reid, eldest son of Philadelphia Eagles Coach Andy Reid, who was found dead early Sunday morning in his room at Lehigh University. Reid had been helping at Eagles training camp with players' stength training and conditioning. He was 29 years old. Funeral services are planned for Tuesday, Aug. 7 at 10 a.m. in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Broomall. The Reid family has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Laurel House, a Norristown-based domestic-violence prevention agency. Donations can be sent to: Laurel House, Box 764, Norristown, PA 19404. --- Related Stories Son of Eagles Coach Andy Reid Found Dead at Lehigh Timeline: Troubled …
Friday, July 27, 2012
Philomena attended Norristown Area Schools. She was a member of St. Joseph Church in Ambler and Lower Gwynedd Lions Auxillary. She loved cooking, baking and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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Friday, July 27, 2012
Philomena T. Rotelli, 91, of Ambler, died on July 24, 2012 at Mercy Suburban Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Renald Rotelli. She was born in Norristown, PA on June 28, 1921 to the late William and Rose (Volpe) Frangiose. Philomena attended Norristown Area Schools. She was a member of St. Joseph Church in Ambler and Lower Gwynedd Lions Auxillary. She loved cooking, baking and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Philomena is survived by her two children Arlene Storti and Alexander (Pat) Rotelli, three grandson's Charles (Kristine), Alexander, Jr. (Laura) and Ryan (Trisha) Rotelli, 9 great-grandchildren, and her sister Lena Gallo. She was pre-deceased by her sister Anne Gorrado and brother Armand …
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Of Limerick, formerly of Norristown; June 26
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Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Patricia L. (Siletta) Painter, age 68, of Limerick, PA passed away on Tuesday morning, June 26, 2012 in her home surrounded by her children. Born in Norristown, PA, she was a daughter of the late Jacob and Mary (Moyer) Siletta. Ms. Painter was a graduate of Norristown High School, and received a degree in Business Administration from Pierce College. She was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Royersford, and was employed by GSK for over 30 years. Ms. Painter enjoyed attending water aerobics classes at the Spring Valley YMCA, participating in book club, and loved to spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Ms. Painter is survived by three children, Susan L. Dean of King of Prussia, Cindy, wife of Peter Rega …
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
David Miller was on the Planning Commission for Whitpain Township
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Tuesday, June 26, 2012
From Whitpain Township: Planning Commission member Dave Miller died suddenly yesterday. Mr. Miller was a very active member of the community. The Township mourns his passing and offers condolences to his family. Services for Mr. Miller will be held tomorrow. Click for information on arrangements. David S. Miller, 57 of Blue Bell, PA died suddenly on Sunday, June 24, 2012 in East Norriton, PA. A loving and devoted husband, father, son and brother, David owned his own web hosting and business planning company. He is survived by his wife Norene (Rogers) Miller, children Catherine Miller and Joseph Miller, his sister Laura (Miller) Mann and her husband Marc Mann, and brother Michael Miller and his wife Donna Kalvarsky. David was born in …
Monday, June 18, 2012
Lawrence was a graduate of the Wissahickon High School Class of 1969 and a US Army veteran.
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Monday, June 18, 2012
Lawrence David Lofgren, Sr., 61, of Norristown, PA, formerly of Ambler, passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 13, 2012. He was the beloved husband of Rita (Peeples) McFadden-Lofgren. Larry was born in Philadelphia, PA on December 9, 1950 to Dorothy (Gundluch) and the late Lawrence C. Lofgren. He was a graduate of Wissahickon High School Class of 1969. He served our country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Larry worked for Ambler Borough for over 24 years. He was a member of Diversified Ryders Social Motorcycle Club and enjoyed hunting. Besides his wife and mother, he is survived by 3 children: Larry, Neall and Roger Lofgren all of Ambler, PA; 3 Step-children: Father Richard McFadden of Bensalem, PA, Regina Van Duyne of East …
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