Edwin “Ed” Thompson, a former lawyer who switched careers to become a reference librarian at the Free Library of Springfield Township, died suddenly on June 19.
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by Len Lear
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7/10/25
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Dr. Donald H. Cresswell, 84, died June 19 of Alzheimer’s disease at Crossroads. He also was an appraiser on the PBS series “Antiques Roadshow.”
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by Len Lear
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7/3/25
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When I interviewed Albert Jerdan in 2010 about living in the station for much of his life, I told him he should contact the Guinness Book of World Records.
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by Len Lear
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6/26/25
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Gerald Kaufman, who served as a Democrat in the state House of Representatives for three terms, died of age-related ailments.
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by Len Lear
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6/19/25
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Beatrice Golden, an acclaimed painter, musician, early-childhood educator and resident of Chestnut Hill for half a century, died in her home June 2.
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by Len Lear
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6/12/25
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Larry L. Turner, a longtime Mt. Airy resident, died suddenly and unexpectedly of a cardiac event in his home on April 22 at age 65.
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by Len Lear
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6/5/25
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Tom Hemphill, long-time Chestnut Hill resident, died peacefully of natural causes on May 8 at the age of 93.
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by Len Lear
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5/29/25
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The Rev. Gus Roman, an inspirational orator, spiritual leader and humanitarian, died April 23.
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by Len Lear
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5/22/25
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James Gillies, a former Chestnut Hill resident, died of heart failure at age 66 at St Luke’s Hospital in Allentown on March 26.
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by Len Lear
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5/15/25
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Virginia “Ginny” Ashenfelter died on April 22 at age 94 in the Complete Care at Harston Hall Nursing Home in Flourtown.
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by Len Lear
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5/8/25
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From 1982 to 2017 I wrote a weekly restaurant review column. It seemed almost every time we visited a Center City restaurant, we would see Thom Cardwell.
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by Len Lear
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5/1/25
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John Randolph Williams Jr., a bon vivant known for his prowess as a cook, competitive tennis player and builder of homes, died on April 9.
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by Len Lear
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4/24/25
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Not too many local musicians have memories of playing with two legendary American innovators and composers, but Ron Lipscomb performed with the best.
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by Len Lear
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4/17/25
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Lauren Wiley, a fierce advocate for public education, dedicated journalist and community leader, died of a heart attack in her West Mt. Airy home Feb. 28.
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by Len Lear
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4/10/25
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Longtime Chestnut Hill resident Bernadette L. Maguire worked on projects including the development of heat shields for the Apollo spacecraft program.
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by Len Lear
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3/27/25
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Carl Shaifer, a longtime Chestnut Hill resident known for his business acumen and tireless community service, died March 5 of age-related causes.
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by Len Lear
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3/20/25
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Sarah West, a longtime Mt. Airy resident and beloved figure in the Wissahickon Valley community, died of age-related ailments.
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by Len Lear
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2/27/25
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Bob Perkins, of Wyncote, a legend in Philadelphia radio who worked as an on-air host in broadcasting for more than 50 years, died Jan. 21.
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by Len Lear
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2/20/25
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Patricia Anne Urevick, an acclaimed park advocate and healthcare provider, died Jan. 20, four days before her 70th birthday.
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by Len Lear
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2/20/25
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John Edward “Jay” Flaherty Jr., an attorney, former deputy mayor, Vietnam veteran and master gardener, died Feb. 9.
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by Staff
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2/19/25
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