John J Bryers Funeral Home Obituaries

Obituary Preview: Patricia Heesen (nee Walsh), 87, of Warminster, on April 23, 2022.  She was preceded in death by her husband Vincent G. Heesen.She is survived by her children Vincent G. Heesen (Nancy), Elizabeth Elliott (John), Jennifer Gavigan (Christopher), and Andrew J. Heesen (Marie), her grandchildren Ryan, Rebecca, Alicia, Colin, Bradley, and Andrew, her sisters Kathleen Boccella, and Anne Walsh, and her brother Joseph Walsh.Affectionately known as Pat to her many friends and “MomMom” by her loving family.  Patricia led an active life.   She loved to celebrate every holiday by decorating, baking and gift giving. Whether going out to lunch with her circle of friends from St. David’s RC Church or watching her beloved Phillies, Pat was always on the move.  In retirement she loved to travel with her husband Vince and spending endless hours with her six grandchildren.  We miss you and will always love you. Relatives and friends are invited to Patricia’s Funeral Mass on Thursday April 28, 2022 at 10:30am at St. David RC Church, 316 Easton Road, Willow Grove PA 19090.  Viewing in church from 9:30am to 10:15am.Interment to follow in St. John Neumann Cemetery.

Obituary Preview: On the afternoon of April 18th 2022, Josephine Elizabeth Ginlett-Hall of Philadelphia died of a brief illness at the age of 68. She is lovingly known as Josie. Josephine was born in Philadelphia to Willie and Lillian Ginlett on February 19, 1954. She received numerous certificates of praise for all of her accomplishments. She married the love of her life Benjamin Hall in a church ceremony and was a beautiful bride. That day Josephine smiled so much she ended up with a permanent smile on her face and had a contagious laugh that made other's smile till present day. Josie had her own opinions about many things and didn't mind letting you know that. Josephine is preceded in death by her Father Willie lovingly known as Jersey, her Mother Lillian lovingly known as Dolly, her brother Russell, James, Joseph and Marcellus and a sister Debbie, and is survived by her brother Dallas, and a sister lovingly known as L. with a host of cousins, nieces and nephews, as well as great nieces, and nephews and many friends that Josie had met along life's journey. A public memorial service will be held at John J. Bryers Funeral Home at 406 north Easton Road, Willow Grove, Pa. 19090All are welcome to pay their respect. Flowers are welcome. The date and time are pending. Sincerely,  Her Family

Obituary Preview: Dorothy Marie Hammar (nee McDonald), of Willow Grove, passed on Good Friday, April 15, 2022.She was born in Passaic, New Jersey to the late Ronald and Dorothy McDonald. She is survived by her husband Harold Hammar, her children Catherine Hammar, Eric Hammar (Sarah), and Brian Hammar (Susan), and grandson Maxwell. She is also survived by her mother-in-law Faith Schlosser, her sister Isabella Hryszko (Fred), her brothers Ronald (Kelly), John (Jeryl), Robert (Dorothy), and her niece Cindy Charlton (Ralph).She worked as a nurse’s aide for many years. In every way, her profession served as an extension of herself – affable and caring, hard-working and resilient. She would ‘Climb Ev’ry Mountain’ with you. No matter the circumstance, or how daunting the obstacle, she was always willing to take your side to help you endure and prevail.Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Mass on Saturday April 30, 2022, at 10:00am at St. David RC Church, 316 Easton Rd., Willow Grove PA 19090.  Visitation in church from 9:30am to 10am.Interment will follow in Hatboro Cemetery, 36 Fulmor Ave, Hatboro, PA 19040, at 11:15am.

Obituary Preview: Raymond J. Monteleone of Warrington, Pa passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 13, 2022. He is survived by his wife Susan, children Angelina, Raymond, Aimee, Melissa, Kimberly & seven grandchildren James, Ariana, Joelle, Nicolas, Kylah, Jayce, & Avery. Family & friends will be received at the John J. Bryers Funeral Home Inc. on Friday, April 22, 2022 from 10:30am-11:30am, follow by a memorial service at 11:30am.

Obituary Preview: John S. Bevan, son of Mary Heist Bevan and David Crumley Bevan, father of Mark, Michael and J Thomas Bevan, and grandfather of Alex, Dillon, DJ, Elie, Lily, and Sienna Bevan, passed away on April 12, 2022.  Born and raised in the Philadelphia area, he was a graduate of The Haverford School, Princeton University (’63) and Temple University Law School (’67). He served as Captain in the US Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps and practiced law for 21 years at Duane Morris, LLP where he was a partner. His avid support of the Native American Rights Fund and the Southern Poverty Law Center were emblematic of his championship of marginalized and oppressed people.  He loved film, literature, photography, music, and a long line of cats and dogs. His final resting place will be in the Churchyard of St Christopher’s in Gladwyne.

Obituary Preview: Stephen M. Magurn, resident of Horsham, formerly of Juniata Park (Philadelphia), Retired Horsham Police Officer, DARE Officer, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and Honeywell, died peacefully, surrounded by family at Abington Hospice at Warminster.  Philadelphia Police Academy Class 302, alumnus of Temple University and a proud graduate of Northeast Catholic High School Class of 1970. He is survived by his two daughters Jacqueline Wenger (Patrick) and Kathleen, Grandchildren Eric, Patrick and Harper Mae Wenger, brother James Magurn and sister Patricia Huntowski, and Nephews and Niece Emily, Matt and Brian.Predeceased by his Parents James and Mary (Nee Walsh).Family and friends will be received at John J. Bryers Funeral Home, Inc., on Monday, April 18th. Viewing from 6pm to 8pm and on Tuesday, April 19th at Saint Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church from 10am to 11am. Funeral mass to follow.  Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Josephine Linden.

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Angel Turner.

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Elaine A. Theisen.

Obituary Preview: Obituary for Jaime Lynn BryanJaime Bryan was called home on March 27, 2022. Jaime was born July 19, 1979 to Bill & Jeri (nee Trevorah) Bryan. Jaime is survived by two older siblings Karen Bryan and Scott Bryan & his Wife, Teri. She is also survived by 6 Nieces and Nephews Chris Bryan (Stacey) , Josh Emming (Jamie Carragan), Justin Emming, Sarah Bryan, Jordan Washington (Edward Washington) and Luke Bryan and 7 Grand Nieces and Nephews.Jaime was predeceased in death by her Mother, her Father and her older Sister, Jerrianne Emming.Jaime grew up in Roslyn with her family and moved to a group home in Horsham then to Abington. Jaime had a fiery spirt and never had trouble getting her point or opinion across. She was adventurous and lived life as best as her body would allow from watching the family bungee jump to skydiving herself from 13,500 feet as her Dad watched from the ground. Jaime touched everyone she met even if it was briefly.  Jaime’s smile lit up the world and her eyes always had a story to tell.  Our memories of her are filled with Love and will be told till we meet her in Heaven where she will walk with us all. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Variety Club Camp at 2950 Potshop Rd., Worcester Pa, 19490 or thru their website at www.varietyphila.org

Obituary Preview: James Haruo Hashimoto, 1923 - 2022On Wednesday, March 16, 2022, James Haruo Hashimoto, longtime resident of Willow Grove, and loving husband and father of three children, passed away at Jefferson Abington Hospital at the age of 99.Jim was born on March 12, 1923 in El Monte, CA in Los Angeles County to Keihachi and Chito (Fujimoto) Hashimoto, emigrants from Japan.  He was the sixth of eight children, four boys and four girls.“Jimmy”, as he was known, attended El Monte High School.  He was active in many organizations, including basketball, track, service clubs, and sports editor of the school paper.  He was also elected Vice President of his class.Jimmy’s teachers recognized and encouraged his talent for art.  Upon graduation, he was set to start a career in art working for a movie studio to create items like posters for upcoming attractions.  He graduated from El Monte High School in 1941.  But he never got to report for work.  Pearl Harbor was attacked in December.  The U.S. entered WWII.  President Franklin Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, which authorized the incarceration of all persons of Japanese ancestry along the west coast.  Given only days, they were hastily forced to abandon their homes, farms and businesses, taking only the few belongings they could carry.Jim’s family lost their produce business and were interned in Manzanar, located at the eastern base of the Sierra Nevada in California’s Owens Valley.  The camp was the first of 10 built throughout the U.S.  It was a collection of crude tar-paper barracks in the remote high desert surrounded by barbed wire and eight guard towers equipped with machine guns, patrolled by military police armed with rifles and bayonets.  Jim never forgot the harsh winds and the constant sand everywhere.  Living conditions were sub-standard.  The lack of privacy was especially hard to endure.  Today Manzanar is a National Historic Site.  To add to the hardship, Jim’s father died just two months after their arrival in camp.Jim was permitted to leave camp after three years.  He decided to further his education at Simpson College, Indianola, Iowa.  After the war, with nothing to return to in California, much of his family settled in Chicago, IL.  Jim transferred to Roosevelt University, Chicago, majoring in Marketing.  He graduated in 1948 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.While living in Chicago with his widowed mother, Jim met Ann Kiomi Arakawa of Maui, Hawaii, who had come to the mainland as a nurse.  Jim’s brother-in-law was a pediatrician who worked in the same hospital as Ann.  He arranged a blind date for New Year’s Eve, December 31, 1955.  Jim and Ann were married soon after, on August 19, 1956.  Daughters Lynn and Lorene were born in Chicago.  Son Jim was born following their move to Pennsylvania.In 1964, Jim left his job as Assistant Sales Promotion Manager for Chicago’s Admiral Sales Corporation, a TV manufacturer, to take a position with what later became known as Ford Aerospace and Communications Corporation, in Philadelphia/Blue Bell, PA.  He retired in 1977, after 13 years as Advertising Manager, Consumer Electronics Division.  Jim then went on to work for the Denney-Reyburn Co. of West Chester, PA as their Advertising and Sales Promotion Manager until his retirement in 1990.Among Jim’s favorite pastimes were bowling and golf.  Jim was a lifelong avid golfer, playing into his late 80’s.  He was also an outstanding bowler.  He once rolled a near-perfect 299.  The bowling alley awarded him the last pin left standing.  Jim made it into a lamp.Jim’s artistic talent led him to develop his interest in a unique art form.  He best described it as “sculpting leatherwork.”  He taught himself how to carve beautiful pictures into leather in intricate detail; leather was his canvas.  It became a passion.  The walls of his home are filled with his artwork, leather and otherwise.  He received awards at local exhibits, and had the pleasure of sharing his “gallery” when friends would come to visit his home.  Over the years, Jim gave many custom leather belts, wallets, handbags, and pictures as gifts.Jim was a member of the Horsham Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.Although not coming from a religious background he had questions about life and certain beliefs, especially after the death of his father.  Late in life, he was able to find satisfying answers to his questions through a personal study of the Bible with Jehovah’s Witnesses.  Jim was baptized on March 27, 2010 at the age of 87.  He and Ann, who had become one of  Jehovah’s Witnesses some 40 years prior, sought to encourage those in their community with their positive hope for the future.  Due to the infirmities of old age and the COVID-19 pandemic, Jim used letter-writing to direct people to the Bible for comfort and for answers to their questions.  Up until one month before his death, he was trying to help people.Jim was preceded in death by his father, Keihachi, his mother, Chito, and all seven of his siblings and their spouses: Joyce Ozeki and Ken, Florence Ando and Yo, Gene Doi and Michael, John Hashimoto and Lois, George Hashimoto and Mary, Betty Kushino and Ken, and Tom Hashimoto and Lucy.Jim is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Ann, his three children, Lynn (and Scott) Shmidheiser, Lorene Lani (and Robert) Duggan, and James Kei (and Lexie) Hashimoto, together with grandchildren Caitlin Duggan, and Keilani and Noa Hashimoto, along with many nieces and nephews.He will be deeply missed.

Obituary Preview: Conway F. Shields, age 84, passed away peacefully on March 15 2022. Conway had a love for classic cars, Scotland, canoeing, and travel. He was the beloved husband of Barbara, stepfather of Joanna (David), grandfather of Abigail and Elleana. Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation on Friday March 18, 2022 from 4-5:30pm at the John J. Bryers Funeral Home, 406 Easton Road, Willow Grove PA 19090. Memorial Service will follow at 5:30pm. Private funeral will take place at a later date.

Obituary Preview: Margaret A. (Conway) McMonagle September 6, 1930 ~ March 15, 2022 (age 91)Margaret 'Peg' Conway was born on September 6, 1930 to James J. and Delia (nee Conboy) Conway.  She had nine older siblings (Mark died in infancy)--Mary McGeehan, Mike, Bill, Jim, Owen (known as Steve), Tom, Rita Fitzpatrick, Bernie, John and a younger brother, Bob.  The Conway family lived on 27th Street, between W. Allegheny and W. Lehigh Streets, in the area known as the 'Swampoodle' section of Philadelphia.Peg attended Corpus Christi Elementary School and then John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls High School.  After school, she and her girlfriends spent time at Kate's to order a soda and dance to the jukebox. Peg rarely missed the dances held at the local high schools the Irish dances held in Philadelphia.At one of those dances she met her future husband, Daniel McMonagle.  After graduating from Hallahan in 1948, Peg worked at the Broad Street Trust Bank while Dan served in the Army.  They married on May 15, 1954 and bought a house in the Olney section of Philadelphia.  They had seven children--Maureen, Susan, Patrice, Megan, Kathleen, Dan and Sheila.  In 1967, they moved to Glenside where their youngest son, Patrick, was born.Dan died in 2000 and Peg remained at the family home until a diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease made it necessary to move to Meadowood Retirement Community and Assisted Living facility in Worcester.  She received loving care there and we will be forever grateful for how each staff member at Meadowood treated her like a family member.Last week, Peg was placed in hospice care and died peacefully on Tuesday, March 15th.  She is survived by her children--Maureen, Susan, Patrice, Megan, Kathleen, Dan, Sheila and Patrick; her sons-in-law Tom Haggerty, Jim Schlupp, the late John Young and Gihon Reape; her daughters-in-law, the late Courtney McMonagle, and Nikki McMonagle.  She was proud of each and every one of her 15 grandchildren.  In addition to her beloved husband Dan, Peg was predeceased by her eleven siblings. She is survived by her brother, John Conway (Peg) and her sister-in-law, Norma Jean Rearden.Relatives and friends are invited to her Visitation on Monday, March 21, 2022 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at St. Helena Church, 1489 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422 followed by her Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m.  Interment will be private.

Obituary Preview: “Robert” (Bob) Sahag Damerjian was born March 24, 1934, to David and Tevolinda Avsharian Damerjian in Philadelphia. His mother had immigrated from Beirut, Lebanon, while his father owned a shoe store in downtown Phila. He had 5 sisters, one older, the late Deskouhy Attarian, and 4 younger, the late Hermine Karakashian and Serarpy Eskindarian, and is survived by Berjouhy Bosnian and Linda Vishab.He lived with his family on Wayne Ave. in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. Bob graduated Germantown High in February 1952 and was a very popular student where he was the Vice President of the student body, and a member of the track, gymnastics, soccer, football and baseball teams. Most notably, Bob won the side horse (pummel horse) Championship in the city of Philadelphia, state of Pennsylvania and Middle Atlantic AAU before graduating, and he practiced with a horse in his basement.Bob earned a 4 year scholarship in gymnastics to Temple University where he majored in business administration and finance. He graduated in February 1956 with a B.S. in finance. He served as captain of Gymnastics in 1955 and won a number of metals, and he was both the eastern and NCAA champion of the Sidehorse. He was also on the soccer, track, and baseball teams for all four years. He was a member of the Delta Sigma Pi fraternity and president of the finance society in the school of business. During the summers he worked many jobs and most notably in 1955 in Ocean City where he experienced fond memories before entering the world of business.Upon graduating in February 1956, Bob was accepted into the Philadelphia Federal Reserve bank executive training program, one of 4 in the United States and the only student in the history of Temple.  While there from February 1956 to February 1958, he attended the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania to obtain his MBA during the day session. In addition, he completed 60 hours of graduate work towards a PhD. He then joined the Fidelity Philadelphia Trust Company in Philadelphia (now called Wells Fargo). He became the youngest officer in the bank’s history as assistant treasurer in 1960 at the age of 25.In May 1962 he joined Schroders Trust Company and the J Henry Schroders Banking Corporation in New York as youngest Assistant Vice President in their history, which was the New York operation of the largest merchant Bank in London.Before leaving Philadelphia, Bob was also an instructor of banking at Temple University evening school of business starting in 1960 to 1981. He also taught at Drexel University school of business for two years. He commuted by train to New York for 10 years from 1962 to 1972 from Wyncote/Glenside, PA. During the summer he commuted from Belmar, New Jersey where the family had a summer home.On September 15, 1962, he married Lorraine Hintlian Damerjian of Newton Center Massachusetts, later of Belmont, after having met at an Armenian dance and an ensuing long distance relationship.While at Schroders he advanced to Vice President and treasurer and eventually Senior Vice President and treasurer. He was a member of the money market and Wall Street clubs. He published a book entitled “The role of municipal bonds in the country bank portfolio.”   He also wrote the weekly article for the Armenian Banker entitled “speaking of governments“ referring to the government bond market, for almost 12 years without missing a single week. It was published under the name “Stonewall“. He also published over 40 articles for the commercial and financial chronicle weekly magazine, bankers monthly, and other financial publications, including Temple University school of business bulletin.In January 1972 Bob joined Girard Bank in Philadelphia, which subsequently became Mellon Bank, as SVP in charge of the bank‘s portfolio, all bond, money market and equity trading, and became Executive VP in 1978. He was also Director of the Studly Sherbet and company, owned by Gerard Bank, and served as director at William Penn Bank, Publicker Industries, PHICO Insurance, Annenberg school and theater at the U of Penn, Philadelphia Stock Exchange (PSE), Stock Clearing corporation, and served on a number of committees at the PSE, where he owned several seats at the board of trade.From many years, Bob was featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer financial page as “quotables”. He was also for many years a spokesperson from the Girard Banks money market division on KYW 1060 AM radio. For 7 years he served as a trustee at Wilson College in Chambersburg, PA as well as chairman of the finance committee and a member of the executive committee.While at Gerard, Bob formed the Philadelphia Money Market Association and was its first president and Director for many years. He was also a member of the advisory board for the city of Philadelphia Pension Board. During his tenure at Gerard, he taught at Temple University, Drexel Institute, the Pennsylvania Bankers Association school at Bucknell University and the federal reserve system international classes in Washington, D.C. For over 20 years he was a member of the Philadelphia Security Association and served several years as a Director.Bob was also a trustee and chairman of the finance committee for many years of United Hospitals, which included Saint Christophers Hospital for Children, Warminster General hospital, Lawndale Medical Hospital, and Rolling Hill Hospital, subsequently part of Tenet Health Care.In 1982, with several associates, he formed the Financial Options Group, Inc. in Philadelphia to execute foreign exchange options contracts at the Philadelphia Stock Exchange. He was one of the founders of creating the foreign exchange trading concept at the exchange, and FOG became the largest foreign exchange options brokers in the US. The group sold the company to Manufacturers Hanover Trust company in New York, now part of JP Morgan Chase. He ultimately retired from FOG in 1985 and became a private investment trader.On May 9, 1988, Bob was awarded the certificate of honor from Temple University General Alumni Association from the School of Business and Management at the Gala celebration.Bob was a trustee of Holy Trinity Armenian church and chairman for several years. He also served on the new church building committee, investment committee, and co-chairman of the project 2000.  He helped carry the church through a difficult time of transition when there was no priest. He was as a regular greeter and distributor of moss (blessed bread) on Sunday services and he was a member of the Knights of Vartan. He was a deeply spiritual and prayerful man which helped direct his life. He had many many close friends that he had developed over the years and was known as a pillar in the church, along with his wife who has played the organ and cooked for the church regularly for 40 years.Bob was a modern day renaissance man, an extremely talented person, besides everything he accomplished in his career as just described.He enjoyed sailing, and owned his own small yacht called the Vardig which moored in Belmar, NJ, where he purchased his first summer home at 308 1/2 13th Ave. and where his family and relatives spent summers in the earlier years. After a gap of a couple decades, he purchased another home in Ocean City on 4th St, where his extended family including the Boston cousins, grandchildren, and other relatives would visit every summer, and he maintained everything himself up until just a few years ago.Bob also dabbled in real estate land development in New Hampshire with his brother-in-law Harry Hintlian, and Pennsylvania, as well as the parcel development of Long Island in Cundy's Harbor, Maine. Personally he loved the peace, serenity and fresh air of the island life more than the busyness of the Jersey shore, so much so that he had a beautiful 4 bedroom house built on the island, complete with gas generator, propane fridge, and water usage supply from the roof. And he was prepared with all the tools needed for any necessary repairs. He invited many friends and family over the years to come and stay to enjoy the Maine lobsters supplied by his good friend Dick (and wife Melinda) Prosser, whose daughter to whom he sold a piece of land for a single dollar so that she could build her own home to meet the zoning standards of the town.Bob was very handy, and enjoyed tinkering with cars and engines since childhood. He owned and personally fully refurbished a 1930 Chevrolet pickup truck, as well as owning a replica 1901 Oldsmobile buggy that his children enjoyed driving around the church parking lot across the street for many years.  Along with his good friend Richard Nasife, he fully updated the home basement with paneling/shelving.  He decorated it with many antiquities and countless liquor miniatures collected in his travels to work in NYC.  Essentially he could figure out how to fix just about anything.His talents even extended to playing the piano by ear, which we think he may have learned at the fraternity, as he never had any formal lessons.One of his greatest accomplishments and hobby was his stamp/first day of issue cancellation collection which is the largest single one specifically for the July 4th 1976 strip of 4 stamps representing the 200th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the creation of which encompassed many years of planning and collecting from countless sources.  Further, this included a second collection of first day of issues for stamps of the 13 original colonies (states) ratifying the signing of the US Constitution from 1987 - 1990 and involving travel to all the states to complete it. And then for many years, up to only recently, he would go to downtown Philadelphia for every July 4th celebration to collect further stamp cancellations at the B. Free Franklin post office, and he dragged along anyone who was willing to come. His love for first day of issues further expanded to creating collections based on stamps issued for Benjamin Franklin and William Saroyan. His collections have found temporary homes in Executive Board of Directors rooms and the Franklin Institute. In totality these collections span thousands of envelopes and other documents like commemorative brochures/programs, maps, photos, newspaper articles, you name it - anything that could receive an ink cancellation mark.  He personally framed everything in a tasteful/creative manner, in hundreds of frames of all sizes, some too heavy to lift.  He was so generous, giving much of his handiwork to friends and family who could enjoy a piece of his passion for years to come.Bob and Lorraine also loved to travel in their earlier years. With their wonderful friends, they planned trips to far-away places like Hong Kong, Greece, Spain, Italy, Monaco, Germany, Austria, Thailand, Brazil, Montreal, Alaska, England, and always had a great time.Bob was a great financial provider for his immediate and extended family, and extremely generous with everyone he came in contact with. Starting with his mother Tevolinda, he brought her in to live with his wife/children when it was time for her to move from her own home after all her last children had moved out, and he supported and loved her for the remainder of her life.  He paid for all his childrens’ college educations freeing them from the burden of debt that can make getting a running start after college more challenging. He taught his children conservative principles and to be thrifty and how to save and invest for the future.  Taking it further, he opened his home to his cousins/relatives by sponsoring them as they immigrated to the US from Armenia and Lebanon, and also helped them get situated with their first homes.Even as busy as he was with work, he made some time to get involved in his children's sports and activities like baseball and scouting, even serving as a Webelos Den leader.And in all of this, he treated everyone fairly, with gentleness, respect and patience, with impartiality and without holding any grudges or bad feelings towards or saying bad things about anyone. He loved everyone he came in contact with, whether family or not - he was accepting of everyone regardless of faith or background or work/social status.He absolutely adored his sisters, cared deeply about his nieces and nephews, and always kept us up to date on their goings-on over the years as they grew up and had their own children. And he treated his inlaws like his own family.  He adored his grandchildren and always looked forward to seeing and spending time with them.  Unlike many men, he had developed the ability to comfortably share his feelings and emotions, while showing compassion and empathy which drew people close to him.He had one unique sense of humor. He loved to tell the same jokes repeatedly as if they were being told for the first time. His most notable requirement was that we all needed “tickets” for dinner for Christmas and other gatherings.Bob loved and cherished his wife deeply and always put her first. He never raised his voice or yelled or disrespected her, but was gentle, and they were both devoted to and served one another until his death.Bob leaves behind his wife Lorraine of 59 years, their three children, David, 56 (and his wife Liesje and their two children David Jr and Jessica residing in Reading MA), Robert Jr, 55 (and his former Wife Melody with their three children Dominique, Robert and Michael in Moorestown NJ) and Michele 52 (and her husband Allan Bengelsdorf and children Dina , Ari, and Rachel of Middletown, NJ.), sisters Berjouhy Bosnian, Linda Vishab, sister-in-laws Arlene and Mary Hintlian, brother-in-laws Arnold Hintlian, Martin Attarian, John Eskadarian, Vincent Karakashian, and 18 nieces and nephews, great nieces/nephews and numerous other cousins/second cousins and relatives.At this time we would like to thank all his family and friends who made him a special part of their lives and we extend our deepest appreciation for the pouring out of support from all.May Bob’s legacy inspire us all to be the best we can for one another in our own lives.Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Friday March 18, 2022 from 9am to 10:30am at Holy Trinity Armenian Church, 101 Ashmead Road, Cheltenham, PA 19012.  Funeral Service to follow at 10:30am.  Interment in Whitemarsh Memorial Park.

Obituary Preview: Frank A DiGiovanni, age 68, passed away peacefully on March 7 2022. A retired longtime employee of Lower Merion School District and devout Catholic, he had a passion for his family, travel, animals, ice hockey, beach days, all things Disney, and his pet therapy dog Max. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Trippel), father of Keith (Danielle), David (Tracy and sons Shane and Corey), and Jeffrey (Kayla), grandfather of Gregory, Desmond, and Dorothy, son of Marie (nee Mangione) and the late Francis DiGiovanni, brother of Linda Amoroso (Gaetano), Steven (Terry), and Anthony (Roxanne)Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Monday evening March 14, 2022 from 6pm to 8pm at the John J. Bryers Funeral Home, 406 Easton Road, Willow Grove PA 19090, and Tuesday Morning March 15, 2022 from 9am to 945am at St. Genevieve Church, 1225 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown, PA 19031.  Funeral Mass to follow at 10am.Interment in St. John Neumann Cemetery.

Obituary Preview: Gallagher, Helen (Terzian) Passed peacefully at the age of 92 on February 26, 2022. She was the devoted wife of the late Thomas F. Gallagher, who called her his Armenia Leprechaun. She is survived by her loving sister, Ethel Terzian. Fondly remembered by her stepchildren, Pat Gallagher and her partner Catherine of Garland,Texas, Michael Gallagher and his wife Elizabeth of Old Bridge, NJ, Mary and her husband Fred Amity of Holland Michigan, and John Gallagher and his wife Marguerite of Boston, Ma. She is also survived by step grandchildren Jeannette, Michael, Kimberly and Rachel, and sister in law Kay Terry of Southampton Pa.  She will also be remembered by many cousins, friends and church family. She was predeceased by her dear brothers, Edward Terzian and Zavin Terzian. Family acknowledges the wonderful care from the staff at the Philadelphia Protestant home over the past few years. Funeral services Friday March 4th at Holy Trinity Armenian Church, 101 Ashmead Road, Cheltenham, Pa. Viewing at 10:00 followed by Service at 10:30 AM. Private burial following.

Obituary Preview: Joanna Morrison (nee DiBendetto), 78, of Willow Grove, passed on February 24, 2022.She is survived by her husband of 56 years Rev. Erwin Morrison, her daughters BethAnn Morrison, and Christy Stokes (Robert), her grandchildren Laura, Ryan, Katie, Jared, Julie, Jodie, and Jenna, and her sister Rosalie Moorhatch.She was preceded in death by her parents Anthony and Louise DiBendetto, and her brother Anthony DiBendetto.Joanna worked for over 20 years at the Westminster Theological Seminary.Relatives and friends are invited to her Memorial Service on Saturday March 5, 2022 at 11am at Covenant Church, 515 W. County Line Road, Hatboro, PA 19040.  Visitation will be from 10am to 11am.Interment will be private.

Obituary Preview: Patricia “Pat” Rowland (Krump), Kindred, ND died Friday, February 11, 2022.Patricia Agnes Krump was born February 21,1941, the daughter of Theodore and Esther Krump in Wahpeton, ND.Pat lived in Wahpeton, ND, Watertown, SD and Fargo, ND before moving to Kindred to purchase a home and be closer to her grandchildren. She was blessed with a long career in human resources as well as retail and various customer service roles.Pat is survived by son Tim Rowland, East Norriton PA and daughters, Margo (Mel) Mallinak, Scottsdale, AZ and Kim (Steve) Collins, Kindred, ND, 6 grandchildren and one great granddaughter. She is also survived by sisters Donna (Kirby) Stone, Wahpeton, ND, Theodora Lindberg, Powell, WY, Kay (Red) Gade, Ada MN; brother, Theodore (Nancy) Deer Creek, MN; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Celebration of her life will be held in June, 2022

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Ronald Beverly Stevens.

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Stephan Conrad Lewis.

Obituary Preview: Hilda Iglesias Suarez, 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 4, 2022 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.She was the beloved wife of the late Aristides Suarez who passed away in 2007. Hilda is survived by a sister, a brother, 4 children, 7 grandchildren and 9 great-children.Hilda was born and raised in Cuba, moving to the United States with her family in 1974. In her early years in Cuba, she developed a passion for sewing and worked as a seamstress before moving to the United States. Once in America, she worked at PCI for 15 years before retiring to spend time with her grandchildren.  Known affectionately as “Abuela” she was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 from 10:00-11:00 at Bryers Funeral Home, 406 Easton Road, Willow Grove PA 19090.  Burial Services will be private.

Obituary Preview: Judy E. Shaw  Born March 10th 1958. Loving Mother and Wife.  Judy loved crafting, upcycling, making jewelry and a good flea market or yard sale!.  She was a dedicated and involved parent , was involved in PTA , was Cold Spring Elementary  School's mascot (Cubby the bear)  always volunteered for whatever needed to be done. Ran the Cold Spring playground replacement project, was a girl scout leader, a den mother for cub scouts,  a band parent and on the Music Patrons Board through both Jeffrey and Melissa's school years. She was a band chaperone. She was on the board to build the Upper Moreland Dog Park. Judy LOVED gardening , spring and summer it was hard to get her to come inside.  She loved to swim in her pool. Judy also had a love for photography. Judy is survived by Husband Jeffrey T Shaw,  Son,  Jeffrey T Shaw Jr. and Nikki Shaw,  Daughter,  Melissa E Shaw and her fur babies Zoe and Roxy.Services are private.

Obituary Preview: Dien K. Nguyen, 62, of Willow Grove passed on February 1, 2022.He is survived by his wife Lien Dao, and his sons John and Huy.Dien is also survived by a sister Nhung Trinh, and a brother Hung Manh Nguyen of Pennsylvania.Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Mass on Monday February 7, 2022 at 10:30am at Queen of Peace RC Church, 820 N Hills Ave, Glenside, PA 19038.  A Closed Casket visitation in church from 930am to 1030am.Interment to follow in St. John Neumann Cemetery, 3797 County Line Rd, Chalfont, Pennsylvania 18914.

Obituary Preview: Marie Hagan (nee Reardon), 90, passed on February 1, 2022.  She was preceded in death by her husband Francis J.She is survived by her children Frank M. (Mary Jo), Michael (Stacey), Thomas E., Eileen H. Welsh (Paul), and Chris J. (Renate), her 11 grandchildren, and her 7 great grandchildren.Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Saturday February 5, 2022 from 830am to 930am at the John J. Bryers Funeral Home, 406 Easton Rd., Willow Grove PA 19090.  Funeral Mass to follow at 10am at St. David RC Church, 316 Easton Rd., Willow Grove PA 19090. Interment in St. John Neumann Cemetery. www.bryersfh.com

Obituary Preview: Video of Memorial Service 02/12/2022Louis Edward Kulp, 73, of Horsham, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at his beloved home. He was husband of the late Jane Ann Kulp (Ulkloss), who passed away in 2005.Louis was born on April 5, 1948 at Doylestown Hospital to the late Clarence and Evelyn Kulp (Shoemaker). He grew up in Perkasie, attending the Pennridge School District. Louis continued his education at Millersville State College where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Industrial Arts, continuing onto the College of New Jersey to earn his Master’s Degree. He started his teaching career at Neshaminy School District for a number of years, taking a break to build his own “handyman” business and to focus on his family. He returned to Neshaminy School District once his children were grown, retiring in 2009. Once retired, he continued his handman ways and volunteered his time at the Habitat for Humanity store. When Louis wasn’t spending time with his cherished grandchildren, he was often volunteering his time to others, always helping and offering his expertise to anyone that had the pleasure of knowing him.Louis is survived by his daughter, Kelli Jean Kress (Ron), his son Louis Kyle Kulp and brother David Kulp. He is also survived by his grandchildren Ethan, Emily and Abigail Kress.Memorial services will be held at John J. Bryers Funeral Home on Saturday, February 12, 2022.406 North Easton Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090.Memorial will open at 11:00am, Remembrance will begin at 12:00pm.