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Joseph Edward (Ned) Mitinger (right) with his lifelong sweetheart and wife, Rujean Inglis Mitinger.

Joseph Edward “Ned” Mitinger, former CHCA executive director, dies at 86

Ned, as he was known to friends, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 22. He grew up in Greensburg, PA, with his older sisters Mary, Jean (Anderson), and Ann (Krissinger). At Greensburg … more

By Catherine Brzozowski | 2/1/22

Bob Saget, who spent his childhood in Mt. Airy, spent his adult years making people laugh all over the world, although his family had more than their share of tragedy.

Bob Saget was candid about Mt. Airy, luck and tragedy

Saget, star of the two long-running TV shows “Full House” and “America's Funniest Home Videos.” was a 1975 graduate of Abington High School. more

by Len Lear | 1/28/22

Dr. Amy Brodkey, of Mt. Airy, was a highly respected psychiatrist and persistent advocate for improved women's mental health services.

Mt. Airy psychiatric pioneer and activist dies at 72

Dr. Amy Catherine Brodkey, a renowned psychiatric pioneer with more than 46 years of experience in the medical field and a resident of Mt. Airy for 43 years, died Nov. 22 of heart failure at Lankenau Medical Center in Wynnewood at the age of 72. more

by Len Lear | 1/5/22

Dr. Daemmrich was chairman of the University of Pennsylvania's language department for 10 years and the author of more than a dozen books on language and literature. (Photo courtesy of the family)

Distinguished Flourtown scholar and author dies at 91

Horst S. Daemmrich, a scholar, professor and author with an international reputation in the world of academia died Nov. 26 of congestive heart failure at the age of 91 at his home in Flourtown. more

by Len Lear | 12/22/21

Miriam Lippman Finkel worked on behalf of many social justice issues for all 60 years that she lived in East Mt. Airy and for years before that.

Miriam Finkel, human rights icon, dies at 94

Miriam Lippman Finkel, who devoted her life to family and social justice issues, died after a long illness on Wednesday, Oct. 27 in the East Mt. Airy home where she had lived for 60 years. She was 94. more

by Len Lear | 12/16/21

Charles M. Peterson, III Memorial Service

The family of Charles M. Peterson, III, will hold a Celebration of Life in his honor this weekend. Charlie passed away peacefully on November 15th, 2020.The service will be held on Nov 13th at 4 pm … more

11/11/21

A Mt. Airy resident for 52 years, Chief Buffy Red Feather Brown, dressed in her Native regalia, often spoke at local schools, universities and other public and private assemblies about the history, culture and historical significance of Native Americans.

Foremost local Native American advocate dies at 93

Chief Buffy Red Feather Brown, a Mt. Airy resident for 52 years and passionate Native American activist, died at age 93 on Oct. 23 at the Visiting Nurse Association Hospice in East Falls. more

by Len Lear | 11/10/21

Bill Gillies, Philadelphia Fireman and well-loved champion of Chestnut Hill

William Edward Gillies died peacefully in his sleep on 26 September 2021 at the age of 87, after a long illness. more

11/4/21

Long-time Mt. Airy resident Benjamin L. Bynum Sr., an iconic jazz club owner whose sons have owned numerous jazz club/restaurants in the city, died on Oct. 19 at the age of 98.

Mt. Airy jazz club icon, Marine, pioneer, dies at 98

Long-time Mt. Airy resident Benjamin L. Bynum Sr. who brought countless boldface jazz names to his Cadillac Club, died of age-related ailments on Oct. 19 at the age of 98. more

by Len Lear | 11/3/21

Jerry Pinkney, acclaimed illustrator, dies at 81

Jerry Pinkney, a Germantown native who became one of the most celebrated illustrators in the country, died last Wednesday of a heart attack at the age of 81 at his home in New York State, according … more

by Len Lear | 10/27/21

Dottie Sheffield, staunch supporter of Chestnut Hill, dies at 96

Chestnut Hill lost one of its most important and influential civic leaders last Tuesday when Dorothy “Dottie” Sheffield died at her home at Cathedral Village in Roxborough. She was 96 … more

by Carla Robinson | 9/30/21

John Sigmund, Sr., humanitarian, dad of 9/11 victim

Sigmund, 84, of Wyndmoor, died Sept. 14 from complications of a heart attack. Services were held Saturday, Sept. 25, at Our Mother of Consolation Church in Chestnut Hill. more

by Len Lear | 9/29/21

Sarah Stevens Heckscher

Long-time Chestnut Hill resident Sarah Stevens Heckscher, who died of metastatic breast cancer July 17 in Greenbrae, Marin County, Calif. at 85, was truly a renaissance woman. more

by Clark Groome | 9/9/21

Chris, who passed away on Aug. 6 at age 59, and his wife Wendy loved to cook, collect art and design their exquisite gardens and habitats.

Mt. Airy polymath descended from Philadelphia giants

Christopher Rittenhouse Bentley, 59, passed away on Aug. 6 after a five-month battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. more

by Len Lear | 8/25/21

Ellen Van Pelt Wells, first editor of the Local

Ellen Van Pelt Wells, newspaper editor, political activist and naturalist, died peacefully on August 14th at age 93 in Philadelphia. more

8/19/21

Walter J. Fox Jr., writer and journalist

In retirement, he worked for several years as articles editor at the Chestnut Hill Local. more

8/19/21

Local author, tech expert and cat rescuer, dies at 58

Calla Knopman, 58, an animal behaviorist and volunteer with Brenda's Cat Rescue (BCR), whose photos of rescued cats have appeared in the Local for two decades, died Aug. 4. more

by Len Lear | 8/19/21

Lois H. Fischer. Philadelphia, PA (1951-2021)

Lois H. Fischer, 1951-2021

Lois H. Fischer, a Master Gardener, museum educator, property manager and loving wife and mother, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2021 at the age of 70, surrounded by her family. more

8/12/21

Marie Rankin, eccentric, generous Hiller, dies at 81

Marie Rankin, of Chestnut Hill, passed away unexpectedly at home on May 25 at the age of 81. Marie was born in Letterkenny, Donegal, Ireland. At age 16, Marie traveled by boat alone to the U.S. in … more

by Kelsea Schagrin | 6/3/21

Anthony Kroch, linguistics professor

Anthony (Tony) Kroch, Professor Emeritus of Linguistics at the University of Pennsylvania, died of cancer at the age of 75 on April 27 in his home in Mt. AIry. He was attended by his wife, family and … more

5/13/21

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