Barbara Ann Ruth, a former Chestnut Hill resident, died peacefully at her home in Philadelphia, Jan. 20 at the age of 81.
Barbara blazed her own trail in life. While her family was well known for …
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2/11/21
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On May 29, 2019, Mayor Kenney and the city-sponsored a luncheon in the ballroom at Sugar House Casino to honor the city's centenarians. One of the honorees was Russell A. Harvey, a lifelong Northwest …
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By Len Lear
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2/3/21
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Ruth R. Russell, a longtime Local editor and Chestnut Hill resident, died on Jan 2. She was 87.
Russell was a life-long Philadelphian. She was born in Olney to William and Doris Rummler. William …
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by Pete Mazzaccaro
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1/14/21
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Carole Sivin, a long-time Hill resident, artist and professor died on Dec. 30 at the age of 84.
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1/14/21
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Nancy Lang Boyer, oil and pastel painter, passed peacefully at the age of 94 on December 17 at home in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, where she lived during the past four years, across the street …
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1/4/21
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George von Scheven, 83, a former Chestnut Hill resident, died December 4, in San Francisco, CA. His family was at his side.
Mr. von Scheven was born in 1937, in Frankfurt am Mein, Hessen, …
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12/30/20
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Bernice Bricklin, a political activist and attorney, died at Cathedral Village in Roxborough on Dec. 19 from complications of COVID-19. She was 93.
Bricklin was born on August 4, 1927 in …
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12/30/20
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On the morning of Nov. 12, 2020, Joan Hobson Smyth passed away peacefully in Green Cove Springs, FL after a long struggle with Alzheimers.
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12/22/20
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JAMES J.P., age 75, on November 30 ,2020 of Erdenheim formerly of Chestnut Hill. Beloved husband of the late Rosemary (nee Kelly), much loved father to James “Jamie” and Katie; devoted grandfather to Evie.
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12/22/20
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George L. Popky, M.D., longtime resident of Chestnut Hill, passed away quietly at his home on December 5, 2020 surrounded by his family. Born on June 2, 1934 to Freda and Herman Popky, George …
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12/22/20
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On December 6, 2020, of Ft. Washington, age 85. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth “Bettie” Coutts (nee Burns). Devoted father of Andrew, Robert, Elizabeth, John, Edward, Linda, …
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12/22/20
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John Connable Bennett, Jr. died on December 6, 2020, following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
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12/22/20
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Marillyn "Dolly" Beechman Schnall was born April 9, 1924 in Philadelphia and succumbed on October 29, 2020 to long-term complications from stroke.
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12/22/20
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Carolyn Hale (nee Rowe) of Chestnut Hill, on October 12, 2020 of multiple sclerosis. Born in Raleigh NC, she resided in Philadelphia for 48 years and was preceded in death by her parents, Alwilder …
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12/22/20
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THEODORE DILL of Wyndmoor PA, aged 53. Died October 26, 2020. He was the son of Ann Dill Donahue and the late B. Gould Donahue. He is also survived by his sister, Elisabeth Gould Donahue.
Ted …
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12/22/20
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Meredith S. Marando-Blanck, a resident of Audubon, PA, passed away on October 17, 2020 at the age of 62.
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12/22/20
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Margaret E. Van Ummersen, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at the age of 83.
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12/22/20
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On Thursday, October 22, 2020 Stephen W. Shea, Jr. passed away peacefully at the age of 79 at his home in St. Paul, Minnesota; he was surrounded by his wife and two sons.
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12/22/20
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Mt. Airy Learning Tree (MALT) has for years been one of the most successful community-based “schools” in the country. According to its records, many more than 100,000 people have taken …
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by Len Lear
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12/18/20
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Kathleen Scott Gallagher, age 62, of Chestnut Hill became an angel peacefully the morning of September 28, 2020 at home with her family as the bright sun opened the grey clouds. With the inspiration …
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12/17/20
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