Obituaries
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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. more
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.” more
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.  more
Gerald Kaufman, who served as a Democrat in the state House of Representatives for three terms, died of age-related ailments. more
Beatrice Golden, an acclaimed painter, musician, early-childhood educator and resident of Chestnut Hill for half a century, died in her home June 2. more
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. more
Tom Hemphill, long-time Chestnut Hill resident, died peacefully of natural causes on May 8 at the age of 93. more
The Rev. Gus Roman, an inspirational orator, spiritual leader and humanitarian, died April 23. more
James Gillies, a former Chestnut Hill resident, died of heart failure at age 66 at St Luke’s Hospital in Allentown on March 26. more
Virginia “Ginny” Ashenfelter died on April 22 at age 94 in the Complete Care at Harston Hall Nursing Home in Flourtown. more
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. more
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. more
Not too many local musicians have memories of playing with two legendary American innovators and composers, but Ron Lipscomb performed with the best. more
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. more
Longtime Chestnut Hill resident Bernadette L. Maguire worked on projects including the development of heat shields for the Apollo spacecraft program. more
Carl Shaifer, a longtime Chestnut Hill resident known for his business acumen and tireless community service, died March 5 of age-related causes. more
Sarah West, a longtime Mt. Airy resident and beloved figure in the Wissahickon Valley community, died of age-related ailments. more
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. more
Patricia Anne Urevick, an acclaimed park advocate and healthcare provider, died Jan. 20, four days before her 70th birthday. more
John Edward “Jay” Flaherty Jr., an attorney, former deputy mayor, Vietnam veteran and master gardener, died Feb. 9. more
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