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GenealogyBuff.com - Pennsylvania Obituary Collection - Philadelphia County - 39

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Date: Monday, 22 November 2010, at 11:42 a.m.

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Elmer W. Zearfoss

August 13, 2002

Elmer W. Zearfoss of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Tuesday, August 13, 2002 at Jeanes Hospital. He was 79 years old. Elmer was born January 23, 1923 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, son of the late Elmer W. Zearfoss Sr. and the late Lillie M. Zearfoss (nee - Fauser).

He is the loving husband of 54 Years to Clara E. Zearfoss (Nee Nicholson); father of Christopher E. Zearfoss, William L. Zearfoss and his wife Michelle, Mary K. Bennett and Jeanne M. Zearfoss; beloved Pee-Pop of Michael and Timothy Bennett, Brittney and Luke Zearfoss; Brother of Dorothy Hengst.

Mr. Zearfoss was a 1941 Graduate of Olney High School and a former employee of thirty years with Philco and six years with Glenco Refrigeration.

Relatives and friends were invited to call Monday, August 19, 2002, from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. at Resurrection Of Our Lord R. C. Church, 2000 Shelmire Avenue, Philadelphia. Relatives and friends were invited to his funeral mass Monday, August 19, 2002, at 10:30 A.M. at Resurrection Of Our Lord R. C. Church. Interment at Sunset Memorial Park in Feasterville followed the funeral mass.

Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in his memory to Resurrection Of Our Lord R. C. Church, 2000 Shelmire Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. 19111.

Ruth B. Alexander

February 1, 1925 - August 16, 2004

Ruth B. Alexander of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Monday, August 16, 2004 at Abington Memorial Hospital. She was 79 years old. Ruth was born February 1, 1925 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Albert G. Purchase and the late Carrie Purchase (nee - Pole).

She is the beloved wife of 54 years to the late Samuel Alexander; mother of Gary A. Alexander and his wife Denise and the late Robert S. Alexander; grandmother of Elizabeth, Samantha and Kathleen Alexander.

Relatives and friends were invited to her viewing Friday, August 20, 2004, from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. and to her funeral service at 11:00 A.M. at Willow Grove United Methodist Church, 34 North York Road (at Church Rd.) in Willow Grove. Interment at Sunset Memorial Park, 333 West County Line Road, Feasterville followed the funeral service.

In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to the Robert S. Alexander Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o the Upper Moreland Booster Club, 300 Terwood Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090.

Elizabeth D. Goehler

June 11, 1911 - August 17, 2004

Elizabeth D. Goehler of Feasterville, Pennsylvania Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at St. Mary Hospital. She was 93 years old. Elizabeth was born June 11, 1911 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late John Brown and the late Elizabeth Brown (nee - Lewis).

She is the beloved wife of the late George O. “Pete” Goehler. Mother of George J. Goehler and his wife Judy, Gordon Goehler and his wife Cathie and Robert Goehler and his wife Bette. Grandmother of Cheryl, Geoffrey, April, Gregg A., Heidi and the late Gregg R. Goehler. Sister of Adelaide Lindenmuth and her husband John. She is also survived by her six great grandchildren and her many nieces and nephews.

She was a homemaker during her working years. She is formerly of 559 E. Sanger Street and is a member of the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.

Relatives and friends were invited to her viewing Friday, August 20, 2004, from 12 Noon to 1:00 P.M. and to her funeral service at 1:00 P.M. at the Wetzel and Son Funeral Home, 501 North Easton Road, Willow Grove. Interment at Hillside Cemetery, 2156 Susquehanna Road, Roslyn followed the funeral service.

Robert E. Hay

August 24, 1934 - August 17, 2004

Robert E. Hay of Hatboro, Pennsylvania Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at Warminster Hospital.

He was 69 years old. Robert was born August 24, 1934 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,

son of the late Robert Wilson Hay and the late Sarah McElhinney Hay (nee - Moore).

He is the beloved husband of Constance M. Hay;

father of Robert T., Patricia-Ann and David J. Hay and his wife Christina; grandfather of D.J., Andrew and Amanda Hay; brother of Malcolm T. Hay.

Robert worked in electronics during his time in the Navy,

after his retirement from the Navy he worked in electronics and as an X-ray technician. He was a member of Valley Forge Model Ship Association and a past president of Delaware Valley R/C Model Power Boat Club.

Relatives and friends were invited to his viewings Thursday, August 19, 2004, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. and Friday, August 20, 2004, from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. and to his funeral service at 10:00 A.M. at the Wetzel and Son Funeral Home, 501 North Easton Road, Willow Grove. Interment at Hillside Cemetery, 2156 Susquehanna Road, Roslyn followed the funeral service.

Donations in his memory may be made to Gift Of Life, 2000 Hamilton Street Suite 201, Philadelphia, PA. 19130. (215-557-8090).

Dr. Vernon R. Morris, Sr. - "Barney"

November 7, 1919 - August 17, 2004

Dr. Vernon R. Morris Sr. “Barney” of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at Abington Memorial Hospital. He was 84 years old. Barney was born November 7, 1919 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, son of the late Charles Morris and the late Agnas Morris (nee - Ruf).

He is the beloved husband of 57 years to Jeanne (nee Kriebel) Morris; Father of Vernon R. Morris Jr. M.D.; Wayne M. Morris O.D. and Lee W. Morris; Grandfather of Vernon R. III, Jonathan, Brandon and the late Kelly Morris; Brother of William S. Morris.

Barney was a Graduate of Simon Gratz High School in 1939; West Chester State Teachers College in 1950 for his Bachelor degree; Temple University in 1951 for his Masters Degree and Lehigh University in 1968 for his Doctorate. He went on to teach for several years in Bristol Township, before joining Upper Moreland School District where he retired after 29 years as Assistant Superintendent. Mr. Morris liked to travel with his family, driving throughout the United States and Canada, strengthening his family’s bond.

He was a member of Pennsylvania Public School Employees Retirement System and Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees.

Relatives and friends were invited to his funeral service Saturday, August 21, 2004, at 11:00 A.M. at the Wetzel and Son Funeral Home, 501 North Easton Road, Willow Grove where friends were invited to call after 10:00 A.M.. Interment was held privately.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1 Plymouth Meeting Mall Suite 520, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.

William R. Oswald - "Ozzie"

December 29, 1936 - August 11, 2004

William R. “Ozzie” Oswald of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Wednesday, August 11, 2004 at Albert Einstein Medical Center. He was 67 years old. William was born December 29, 1936 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, son of Walter Oswald and Helen Oswald (nee - Reed).

He is the beloved father of Gay Oswald; loving grandfather of John Jr.and Faith Ann Betham; special friend of Gale Oswald.

William was a member of the I.B.E.W. Local # 98 for over thirty years.

Relatives and friends were invited to his viewing Sunday, August 15, 2004, from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. at the Wetzel and Son Funeral Home, 6902 Rising Sun Avenue, Philadelphia.

In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to the Einstein Hospice, 5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, PA 19140.

Doris Lyne Christine

October 30, 1952 - August 1, 2004

Doris Lyne Christine of Horsham, Pennsylvania Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Sunday, August 1, 2004 at Doylestown Hospital. She was 51 years old. Doris was born October 30, 1952 in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Ralph Stuart Lachman and Delores June Lachman (nee - Peterson).

She is the beloved wife of Glenn Christine; loving mother of David Michael Christine; devoted sister of Sharon Cocker and James Lachman; adored daughter of the late Ralph and Delores Lachman.

Relatives and friends were invited to her visitation Friday, August 6, 2004, from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. and to her funeral service at 10:00 A.M. at the Wetzel and Son Funeral Home, 501 North Easton Road, Willow Grove. Interment at Whitemarsh Memorial Park, 1169 Limekiln Pike, Prospectville followed the funeral service.

Andrew N. Wambach

July 21, 1924 - August 1, 2004

Andrew N. Wambach of Dresher, Pennsylvania Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Sunday, August 1, 2004 at Brookside Nursing Home. He was 80 years old. Andrew was born July 21, 1924 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, son of the late Nicolas Wambach and the late Anna Wambach (nee - Ess).

He is the beloved husband of 53 years to Agnes Wambach (nee - McGlinn); father of Andrew F. Wambach and his wife Andie, Patricia M. Amen and her husband Phil and Nancy Lippman and her husband Al. He is also survived by his four devoted grandchildren Denene, Steven, Nicholas and Steven.

Andrew was a retiree of Septa after forty-three years.

Relatives and friends were invited to his viewing Thursday, August 5, 2004, from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. at the Wetzel and Son Funeral Home, 501 North Easton Road, Willow Grove and to his funeral mass at 11:00 A.M. at St. John Of The Cross R. C. Church, 2840 Woodland Road, Roslyn. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery, Hulmeville Road, Bensalem followed the funeral mass.

Donations in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Disease Association, Robert Morris Building,
100 North 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA. 19103.

Diane M. Hollenden

August 20, 2002

Diane M. Hollenden of Surfside Beach, South Carolina Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Tuesday, August 20, 2002 at Fox Chase Temple BMT at Jeanes Hospital . She was 59 years old. Diane was born May 8, 1943 in New Orleans, Louisiana, daughter of the late Alfred Campion and Celia Campion (nee - Friedman).

She is the beloved wife of George J. Hollenden; mother of Todd Shoaff and his wife Candace; Kevin and Scott Shoaff, Joe Hollenden and his wife Linda, Jim Hollenden and his wife Amy and Patricia Griffin and her husband Ed; grandmother of Devon Hollenden, Morgan Shoaff, Nolan Hollenden, Kelly Griffin, Aaron Hollenden, Seth Hollenden, Nick Griffin, Sam Hollenden and Alex Shoaff; sister of Gail Motta and her husband Michael and Alfred Campion and his wife Arlene. She is the daughter of Celia Campion and the late Alfred Campion.

Diane received her BA from West Virginia University and her MBA from Beaver College. Mrs. Hollenden taught for 25 years at Upper Moreland High School before retirement. She was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Murrells Inlet, SC and a Secretary of the Garden Club in Surfside Beach, SC. Mrs. Hollenden was an avid Bridge Player.

Relatives and friends were invited to call Friday, August 23, 2002, from 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. at the Wetzel and Son Funeral Home, 501 North Easton Road, Willow Grove and Saturday, August 24, 2002, from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. at the Wetzel and Son Funeral Home. Relatives and friends were invited to her funeral mass Saturday, August 24, 2002, at 10:30 A.M. at St. Joseph’s R. C. Church, 1795 Columbia Avenue, Warrington. Interment at St. John Neumann Cemetery in Chalfont followed the funeral mass.

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