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Maris F. Krasnegor

Maris F. Krasnegor

Jul 31, 2020

Maris F. Krasnegor, Philadelphia gerontologist and textile artist, dies at 84 by Bonnie L. Cook, Posted: August 25, 2020- 3:56 PM Maris F. Krasnegor, 84, of Philadelphia, a gerontologist and textile artist, died Friday, July 31, of an infection at Temple University Hospital. Ms. Krasnegor was an administrator for senior citizen programs in Philadelphia. Her day job was enriched by...

Thomas Patrick Sweeney

Thomas Patrick Sweeney

Jul 23, 2020

SWEENEY THOMAS PATRICK “Tom”, age 95, of Chestnut Hill, on July 23, 2020. Loving husband of the late Gertrude “Trude” (nee Devlin). Survived by his eleven children, Trudy Cunningham (John), Thomas (Luz), Michael (Debbie), Ginny O’Neill (Tom), Harry (Michelle), Shawn (Paula), Christopher (Donna), Linda Ward (Andy), Sharon Baker (Joe), Joanie Farrell (Jim), and Tony (Kelly). Also survived by 41 grandchildren...

Sherl Joseph Winter

Sherl Joseph Winter

Jul 19, 2020

To bring joy and laughter to children is one of life’s most enduring legacies. That is what “Joe” Winter did when he created the “Family of Bears for Three Bears Park at 3rd & Delancey Sts. in Phila. In 1966, he was commissioned by John F. Collins, noted landscape architect, to create a play sculpture for the park. Joe received...

Joseph Danny Sanchez

Joseph Danny Sanchez

Jul 9, 2020

Joseph Sanchez, designer, preservationist Posted on July 15, 2020, updated on July 15, 2020 by Pete Mazzaccaro (Chestnut Hill Local) Joseph Danny Sanchez, 48, passed away suddenly on July 9, 2020. He was born in Denver, Colorado to Sarah Christine and raised in his early years by his devoted loving grandmother Esther Hidalgo. In his youth, Sanchez brought love and...

Cornelia "Cornie" Parsly Walton

Cornelia "Cornie" Parsly Walton

Jun 26, 2020

Cornelia Parsly Walton Cornelia “Cornie” Parsly Walton, 87, died peacefully at Cathedral Village, Roxborough, PA on June 26, 2020 with John Walton, her best friend and beloved husband of 65 years, by her side. Cornie, the daughter of Lewis Fuller Parsly and Hester Anderson Parsly, was born in Philadelphia and grew up in Chestnut Hill with her brothers Lew, Andy,...

Albert Joseph Cunningham

Albert Joseph Cunningham

Jun 19, 2020

Dr. Albert Joseph Cunningham Born in Philadelphia, PA July 30, 1944 died suddenly on June 19, 2020 in Williamsport, PA Al overcame his early years defined by poverty, strife and hardship. He persevered and achieved great things with great virtue. He was decent, dependable and could always be relied upon when help was needed. He first found his passions for...

Ada Puglia

Ada Puglia

Jun 16, 2020

PUGLIA ADA PUGLIA (nee Tome), age 98, on June 16, 2020 formerly of Chestnut Hill. Wife of the late Guido Puglia. Survived by her sons Luigi (Elizabeth), David (Alexis), and John (Paula), 6 grandchildren, a brother and sister in Italy. She loved cooking, gardening and sewing. Due to current restrictions, funeral and interment will be private.

Barbara E. McCullough

Barbara E. McCullough

Jun 12, 2020

Barbara E. McCullough, 73, noted fine artist and graphic designer, of Salt Lake City, formerly of Chestnut Hill and New York, passed away Friday, June 12, at the University of Utah Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, she was the younger child of the late Victoria and James McCullough of Chestnut Hill. Ms. McCullough is survived by her loving family: her sister...

Jean Mackey Nelson

Jean Mackey Nelson

Jun 6, 2020

Jean Mackey Nelson 1926-2020 Jean Mackey Nelson died June 6, 2020 at the age of 94 in Ambler, Pennsylvania. Jean was born January 26, 1926, along with her twin sister, Joan, in Omaha, Nebraska to Wilbur C. Mackey and Elma Softley Mackey. The twins grew up on a farm in Eustis, Nebraska until the untimely death of their mother when...

Mary Jones Schoendorfer

Mary Jones Schoendorfer

Jun 6, 2020

Mary Jones Schoendorfer – 11/30/1963 – 06/06/2020 Mary Jones Schoendorfer, 56 of Roanoke, VA died Saturday June 6 at home. Born November 30, 1963 at Bucyrus, OH, she was a coal miner’s daughter growing up in Welch, WV and graduating from Mount View HS. She received an Associate degree from Bluefield State College. Upon graduation she taught 3rd grade at...

Julia Moore Converse

Julia Moore Converse

May 22, 2020

Julia Moore Converse, curator and university administrator Posted on May 27, 2020, updated on May 27, 2020 by Pete Mazzaccaro (Chestnut Hill Local) Julia Moore Converse, 74, former Director of the Architectural Archives at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Design, died at her Chestnut Hill home on May 22 of Alzheimer’s disease. Throughout her life she was known for...

Nancy M. Cute

Nancy M. Cute

May 21, 2020

CUTE NANCY M. CUTE (nee Thomas), age 68, on May 21, 2020 of Glenside. Survived by her beloved husband James H. Cute, her children James H. III (Nicole), Kate Ross (Roger), Michael (Liz), her 6 grandchildren, Jason, Kevin and Caden Cute, Roger, Charlie and Theodore Ross, her mother Lorraine C. Thomas, her sister and best friend Rosemary Schoendorfer (Dean), her...

Elinor Robinson Greene

Elinor Robinson Greene

May 16, 2020

On May 16, 2020, Elinor Robinson Greene, age 97, died peacefully at Cathedral Village. Named after her grandmother, Elinor Cooke, Cookie was born in Hartford, Connecticut in a house on Nook Farm - a stop on the Underground Railroad. She grew up there with sisters, Gussie, Amy and Anne; mother, Augusta James McLane Robinson (from Baltimore); father, Lucius Franklin Robinson,...

Vincent T. Fitzpatrick, Sr.

Vincent T. Fitzpatrick, Sr.

May 15, 2020

FITZPATRICK Vincent T. Fitzpatrick Sr., age 86, on May 15, 2020 of Philadelphia (originally Swampoodle and then Lower Mayfair). Predeceased by his beloved wife Theresa (Macrina) Fitzpatrick. Loving father of Denise F. Fitzpatrick MD (John P. Sheppard), Gerry Fitzpatrick Doria EdD (Rick Doria), Vincent T. Fitzpatrick Jr. (Maryellen McGovern Fitzpatrick EdD). Proud grandfather to Anthony, Betsy, Vincent Francis, Andrew, Owen,...

George R. White, Jr.

George R. White, Jr.

May 8, 2020

George R. White, Jr. Of Wyndmoor, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2020 at the age of 95 with Janice, his loving wife of 33 years, at his side. In addition to his wife, Janice, he is survived by his children, George R. White III (Ritchie) and wife Deborah, Wendy McCluskey and husband Richard, and Carla White. He is also...

Mary Lou Carlson

Mary Lou Carlson

May 8, 2020

Mary Lou Carlson May 8, 2020 Mary Lou Carlson, age 90, beloved wife of the late Thomas J Carlson, passed away peacefully on Friday May 8, 2020 at Sunrise of Blue Bell, Blue Bell PA. Born on January 14, 1930 in Hartford CT, daughter of the late Joseph and Lucy (Donaghy) Post, Mary Lou graduated from Torrington High School and...

Jane T. DeAngelo

Jane T. DeAngelo

May 5, 2020

Jane T. DeAngelo (nee Carboni) In her 100th year, on May 5th, 2020 of Chestnut Hill. Wife of the late Louis G. DeAngelo. Beloved mother of Judith Sciarra (John), Doris Hunter (Robert), Janet Taylor, and the late Marie Jones (Ed). Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Jane was the Director of Food Services at Springside School for many...

John A. Valinis

John A. Valinis

May 1, 2020

John A. Valinis, beloved husband of Mickey (nee Sirianni) passed into eternal life on May 1 at the age of 83 after contracting COVID-19. John was raised in Maple Shade, New Jersey, by his loving parents, Anna and Adam. From them, John and his younger brother Michael (Sandy) developed a lifelong love of the outdoors and a voracious appetite for...

Alba Price

Alba Price

Apr 29, 2020

PRICE ALBA PRICE (nee DiSandro), age 86, on April 29, 2020 of Chestnut Hill. Wife of the late Joseph Price and Robert LePera. Mother of William, Anne, Michael and Barbara. Also survived by 2 stepchildren Elizabeth and Joe, 10 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren. Interment private at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. A Memorial Mass will be announced at a later date. In...

Theresa G. Conroy

Theresa G. Conroy

Apr 29, 2020

Theresa Guidici Conroy, one of first women podiatrists in Philadelphia area, dies at 88 by Bonnie L. Cook, Updated: May 4, 2020 Theresa Guidici Conroy, 88, of Roxborough, a podiatrist in Philadelphia and one of the region’s earliest female practitioners in the specialty, died Wednesday, April 29, of breast cancer at her home. Dr. Conroy’s first practice was in her...

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