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Philomena Rush, a much-loved Wyndmoor resident who was born and raised in a Northern Ireland farming community, had “about 52 cousins” and 12 brothers and sisters.
Local mother of four was known for her kindness
Philomena Rush, 90, a beloved Wyndmoor resident for 56 years who was born in Northern Ireland as one of 13 siblings, died Nov. 6. more
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Jerome Balka's best quality was “his interest in fighting for the underdog,” said his son, Richard, “whether it was a recent immigrant, a new business owner or a client wrongly accused or just struggling. He liked fixing other people's problems.”
From pushcart to justice: ‘People’s lawyer’ Jerome Balka dies
Jerome (Jerry) Balka was a lawyer and community activist who championed Philadelphia street vendors and social justice causes. more
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Judith Jamison, who grew up in Germantown and studied dance in Philadelphia, became a trailblazer in the arts and went on to lead the company founded by her mentor, Alvin Ailey.
Acclaimed dance pioneer Judith Jamison dies at 81
Judith Jamison, a groundbreaking performer who grew up in Germantown and later became director of the landmark Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, died Nov. 9. more
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Florence Buckley, a nurse who worked for many years at Wissahickon Charter School in Germantown, was no stranger to protests, especially regarding environmental and climate change issues.
Pioneering LGBTQ+ activist and nurse Florence Buckley dies at 77
Florence Buckley, a registered nurse and community activist who lived in Northwest Philadelphia for 45 years, died peacefully in her sleep Oct. 16. more
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Robert Seeley, his wife, Ruth, and daughter, Laura, are seen during a family vacation in Berwick upon Tweed in northern England, where Ruth grew up.
Lifelong Germantown human rights activist dies at 81
Robert Atkinson Seeley was the former executive director of the Central Committee for Conscientious Objectors. more
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Richard and Phyllis Taylor are seen here in the early 1990s in a group called Witness for Peace in Washington, D.C., protesting American support for a right-wing dictatorship in Nicaragua. Each of the crosses has the name of someone killed fighting against the regime.
Northwest human rights crusader dies at 91
It is impossible to overstate the contributions to the causes of social justice made by Richard Knight Taylor. more
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Oscar N. Johnson, a longtime Baptist deacon, trustee and choir member, said his faith was a guidepost throughout his life.
Veteran, Baptist deacon and retired supervisor dies at 102
Oscar N. Johnson, a retired contract supervisor who served as a deacon at his Germantown Church for over 30 years, died Oct. 14. more
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Donald Barlett (right), of Chestnut Hill, and James Steele, two of the most respected and honored figures in the history of American journalism.
Pulitzer-winning investigative journalist Don Barlett dies
Donald L. Barlett, a Chestnut Hill resident for 25 years and a much-honored investigative reporter, died Oct. 5. more
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Germantown-born soul music legend Frankie Beverly led the band Maze to R&B stardom and became a cornerstone of Black music culture.
Frankie Beverly, Germantown's soul music icon, dies at 77
Frankie Beverly, the Germantown-born soul music legend who led the band Maze to R&B stardom and became a cornerstone of Black music culture, died Sept. 10. more
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Chestnut Hill film animator John Serpentelli, who directed 100 short films for networks such as Nickelodeon, HBO, PBS and Sesame Street, is seen here with his sister's dog, Boo, who was named for a legendary character in “To Kill A Mockingbird.”
Award-winning animation filmmaker dies at 59
John Robert Serpentelli directed more than 100 films for networks such as Nickelodeon, HBO, PBS and Sesame Street. more
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In addition to her frequent performances at the William Penn Inn, Ellen Tepper played for hundreds of weddings and funerals over many decades. She also gave private lessons for more than 30 years.
Renowned harpist and artist, Ellen Tepper, dies at 71
Ellen Formanek Tepper, of Glenside, a professional harpist, award-winning artist, dancer and lover of dragons and kitties, died July 17. more
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Betty Matusow Perlmutter, who was 100 on April 4, with her great-granddaughters, Maia and Juliana Zilber-Reusing, who are rising second graders at Henry School in Mt. Airy.
Betty Perlmutter: A zest for life and a legacy of love
"I have done it all and had such fun,” she said. “I lived a lifetime of love." more
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After decades in Wyndmoor, Dr. Schnall and his wife, Dolly, moved to the Sunrise Assisted Living complex in Abington (where this photo was taken) until Dolly died in 2020 at age 96.
Beloved OB-GYN, who 'delivered thousands,' dies at 99
Dr. Nathan Schnall, 99, a longtime Wyndmoor resident, died June 2. more
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Donna Reed Miller
Donna Reed Miller dies
Donna Reed Miller, a former Philadelphia City Councilmember who represented the 8th District for 16 years, was 77. more
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Caroline's Lightweight 8 boat was the 2019 Stotesbury Regatta champion as well as the Scholastic Rowing Association of America National Champion.
Tragic death of daughter spurs parents to save lives
It was a sudden and terrible shock to all those who loved her when 19-year-old Caroline Shea Kyle died in her sleep at home on July 9, 2022. more
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Despite all of her serious accomplishments, Shmavonian's “laugh is perhaps the most common memory people have of her,” according to her daughter, Nadya.
A leader in government, journalism and the arts
Verna Mae Andersen Shmavonian, who served as a director of research and technical staff in Philadelphia City Council, died peacefully in her sleep on April 18. more
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Carolyn Louise Van Sciver Armstrong, a third-generation resident of Chestnut Hill, was known for her kindness, her outstanding singing voice and for providing meals for the sick at her church for many years.
Hill's Van Sciver Furniture chain descendant dies at 53
Carolyn Louise Van Sciver Armstrong, formerly of Chestnut Hill, died unexpectedly March 27 in Orlando, Florida. more
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Nala Bloom, former farm manager at Wyncote Academy, was killed in a car accident at age 33.
Beloved farm manager, 33, dies in car accident
On March 27, a Philadelphia man was arrested and charged with drunk driving and vehicular homicide in connection with the death of Nala Bloom. more
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Eve Oshtry is seen in 2017 with her husband of 68 years, Norman, and grandsons, Ezra (second from left), now 25, and Sam, now 23 (far right). Norman died in June of 2022 at age 96, and Eve died Feb. 24 of this year at age 94.
Henry School legend who fled Nazi Germany dies at 94
Eve R. Oshtry, a Holocaust survivor and two-time Teacher of the Year at the Charles W. Henry School, died Feb. 24. more
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Rabbi Bernstein developed curricula for students and teachers, organized conferences, and wrote scholarly articles and books to spread the gospel of the love of nature.
‘Keeper of the earth’ rabbi dies at 70
Rabbi Ellen Bernstein, of the Germantown Jewish Centre in West Mt. Airy, founded the nation’s first national Jewish environmental organization. more
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