ABINGTON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1968
"They got away from us."
The following is a list of those classmates who are no longer with us. The information comes from the Abington High School Alumni Association official class database as well as reports from classmates. If you have information, corrections or inquiries - Email Pat
Thanks to all of you who have sent me updates about our classmates.
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- Paul Abbott
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Deceased
February 16, 2015 (see obit below) |
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1 - Elizabeth Allen |
Deceased
(reported 06/2001) |
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2 - Stephen C. Benner | Deceased 12/27/2005, of a heart attack at his residence in Doylestown. Steve was born January 13, 1951.
Reported by Jill Stange and appeared in Philadelphia Inquirer (see obit below) |
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3- Marty Bernheim |
Deceased 6/23/2020 Reported by Kevin Corcoran on 6/24/2020 (see obit below) |
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4 - Frank T. Betz |
Deceased 8/13/2007 (see obit below)
Reported by Elyse Ozer Fels on 9/16/07 |
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5 - Kay Blumenthal |
Deceased 10/5/2009
Reported by Hank Meyers (see obit below) |
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6 - Kay Brabitz
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Deceased 4/26/2001 (see obit below) | |
7 - Robert A. Bruno |
Deceased
(reported 7/2001) |
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8 - Timothy Bumgarner
(no photo available) |
Deceased (reported June 2002) |
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9 - Clyde Burnett |
Deceased 2010 (reported April 2018) |
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10 - William (Chip) Carter |
Deceased
(reported 6/2001, reportedly from leukemia) |
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Todd Christ | Deceased Oct. 2021 No obituary available at this time. |
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12 - Hans Christoph
(no photo available) | Deceased January 2010 as reported by his son in September 2012 to Kevin Corcoran | |
Harry L. "Bucky" Clark, Jr. | Deceased September 29, 2015 (see obit below) | |
13 - David Clausen |
Deceased
(AHSAA 5/1989) |
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14 - Thomas Coley
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Deceased (AHSAA 12/1976) (see obit below) | |
15 - Terry M. Duncan |
Deceased (May 7, 2015) ( see obit link below)
Reported by Mike Case March 12, 2018 |
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16 - Patricia Dilworth Ennis |
Deceased (June 24, 2013) (see obit below)
Reported by Barbara Allen Eckenrode July 7, 2013 |
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17 -
Richard Delaney |
Passed away on May 17, 2022 after a lengthy illness |
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18 - Samuel A. Dougherty |
Deceased (1994)
Reported by his widow Elizabeth (Toni) Price Dougherty February 2015 |
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19 - Gregory Herbert Doyle |
Deceased August 5, 2005
Reported by Peg Kinnally August 22, 2005 Also appeared in Philadelphia area papers (see obit below) |
20 - Pamela Duerr |
Deceased July 22, 2015
Reported by her sister Debby Duerr LiVolsi October 5, 2015 |
21 - Susan Eberhardt O'Brien |
Deceased December 9, 2017
Reported by Zoe Dale January 15, 2018 (see obit below) |
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James Dyson |
James Ernest "Jim" passed away on October 28, 2020 from ALS. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on May 17, 1950 . After becoming one of Abington High School's top athletes, he moved to Florida in 1968 on a track scholarship with the University of Florida. (see link to full obit below) |
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22 - Robert James Ertell |
Deceased August 8, 2014
Reported by Jim Rutledge August 18, 2014 (see obit below) |
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23 - Thomas Frantz
(no picture available) |
Deceased
(AHSAA 1973) |
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24 - Marc Frantz
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Deceased
April 26, 2011 (see obit below) |
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25 - Suenell Gable Steele
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Deceased November 2021 |
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26 - Kathleen Gallagher |
Deceased August 2009
Reported by daughter Patty Thurman January 2010 |
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27 - Steve Gerding |
Deceased November 23, 1997
Reported by Kevin Corcoran October 2012 |
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28 - Lois Genghini Collins - no yearbook pic available |
Deceased March 24, 2023 link to obit |
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Allan A. Glatthorn | Deceased September 5, 2007
(see obit below) |
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29 - Patti Goldstein
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June 14, 2014 (see obit below) |
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30 - Ellen Goodstein
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Deceased
September 4, 2013 (see obit below) Reported by Art Finnel 05/23/2015 |
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31 - Joann Greeby |
Obit found at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/.../joann-greeby-7023132 |
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32 - Brenda Green
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Deceased
(1995 - reported by family September 2001) |
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33 - Susan Green Clair |
Deceased April 29, 2002. See obit below.
(reported by Cathy Zaengle O'Neill December 2009) |
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34 - Jamie Sue Guensch |
Deceased 2011
Reported by Peg Kinnaly in 2018 |
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35 - Helen Harrer Morris |
Deceased November 17, 2014
Reported by Kevin Corcoran and Don Pearce Obit below from the Bucks County Courier Times |
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36 - Ronald C. Hartranft
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Deceased 1997 from cancer
Reported by his son Scott May 2007 |
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37 - Scott S. Hawkins |
Deceased
From Jeannie Macrie Galick, June 16, 2009 |
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38 - George Holliday (no picture available) | Deceased
(AHSAA 06/1973) |
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39 - James D. Hutchinson
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Deceased 12/15/1997
(reported by Kevin Corcoran November 2012) |
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Joseph "Doc" Jurich | Deceased February 20, 2013
Reported by Jill Stange (see obit below) or (download PDF) |
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40 - Walter Ketchum |
Deceased
(reported 7/2001) |
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41 - Howard L. Krevolin
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Deceased February 6, 2010, Baltimore, MD
Reported by Russ Kratzer, April 5, 2010 |
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42 - Janet D. Leskawa
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Deceased June 5, 2004
Reported by Art Finnel and Kevin Corcoran October 2012 |
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43 - Glenn W. Madison
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Deceased January 27, 2005
reported January 29, 2005; Doug Krause and Bob Kremer. Confirmed in local papers (see below) |
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44 - Ellen Celia Maitin
No photo available |
Deceased
June 7, 2019 (see obit here) |
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45 - Barbara Major Jadczak |
Deceased January 5, 2011
reported by Pat Wells Amey (see obit below) |
46 - Mark Masters
No photo available |
Deceased 2019
reported by Howard Rush |
47 - Douglas Martin |
Deceased
(reported 7/2001) |
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48 - Wendy McClelland |
Deceased July 29, 2002 (see below) (previously reported in Reunion Newsletter 9/02) |
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49 - Kenneth M. McTeigue
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Deceased 3/13/2011 (see obit below) Reported by Kevin Corcoran November 2012 |
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50 - Dottie Meng Gilly
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Deceased January 17, 2018
Reported by Debbie Damm on 1/20/18 (Obit See below) |
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51 - Richard Minehart |
Deceased October 4, 2012
Reported by Don Pearce on 10/4/2012 (Obit See below) |
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52 - Stephen Morris |
Deceased
(AHSAA while in Navy) |
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53- Ed Mullen |
Deceased - see link below https://edmullen.net/ |
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54 - Linda Myers Gallagher |
Deceased August 10, 2008 (reported 8/18/08 by Jill Stange) (see obit below) |
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55 - David Napoleon |
Deceased January 19, 2023 |
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56 - Charles Nazarene |
Deceased (reported 3/8/02) |
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57 - David Oliver |
Deceased (AHSAA, no date given, Approximate DOD 1977) Obituary received here December 2002 from Jill Stange (see obit below). |
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58 - Burrell Oughton
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Deceased June 19, 2009 Obituary received here September 2012 from Stephen Tetor (see obit below). |
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59 - Ronald Pawell |
Deceased March 31, 2006 Obituary received from Jill Stange. Published in Philadelphia area papers (see obit below). |
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60 - Gail PinkertonAnderson
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Deceased 3/15/02 (Reported 6/29/02) |
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61 - Kimbel J. Redmile
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11/26/2008 Reported 12/1/2012 by Donald O'Boyle via Web site contact Online citation |
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62 - William E. Regimbal |
Deceased 2/11/04 Reported 6/5/08 by Chris Beahm Hood No obit available |
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63 - Ron Rhoads |
Deceased 01/08/09 (reportedly from lung cancer Reported 01/21/09 by Nancy Corrigan See obituary below |
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64 - Marshall S. Roberts |
Deceased 6/01/07 Reported 9/13/07 by George Williams See below |
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65 - Evelyn Rufino |
Deceased April 21, 2007
Reported by Linda Weisel Keys Published in the Daytona Beach News-Journal (see below) |
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Norman Schmidt
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Deceased April 8, 2018 |
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66 - Sandra Serago
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Deceased September 5, 2012 Obituary received here September 2012 from Stephen Tetor (see below) |
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67 - Raymond Serogo |
Deceased
(AHSAA 1996) |
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68 - Leo W. Sharkey
(no picture available) | Deceased August 14, 2006
Reported June 6, 2008 by his wife Carolyn Sharkey Obituary published online (see obit below) |
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69 - Richard J. Spencer |
Deceased March 24, 1998
Confirmed by Kevin Corcoran No Obituary found |
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70 - Dennis K. Stanislaw |
Deceased August 29, 2005
Reported by his Daughter Julie Stanislaw Published in The Intelligencer newspaper (see obit below) |
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71 - Ramona Statkevicz |
Deceased May 2, 2006
Reported by friends and co-workers |
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72 - James H. Stover
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Deceased August 18, 2013 Reported by Linda Weisel Spear See obit below |
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73- Walter S. Tibbs (no picture available) | Reported by Sheila Oliver July 2016 | H. Christopher Whitham | H. Christopher Whitham, DDS, passed away on 4/25/22 in Florida at age 72 of complications after a lengthy illness. Chris, also known to some as Herb, graduated from the University of Pittsburgh and the Temple University School of Dentistry. He established a very successful dental practice in Allentown, PA. He is survived by his wife, three children, three step-children, and many grandchildren. His younger siblings are Linda, Randy, and Renee, all graduates of Abington HS. |
74 - Donald G. Widdoes |
Deceased December 12, 2004
Reported by Kevin Corcoran and Linda Weisel Keys Also appeared in Philadelphia area papers (see obit below) |
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75 - Linda Weisel Spear |
Deceased January 23, 2019
Obituary link |
Obituaries
From the Lebanon, PA Daily News
Timothy Bumgarner
Published 6/24/02 - The Montgomery County Record, Montgomery County, PA
Timothy Bumgarner of Horsham died Tuesday, June 18, 2002, at his home. He was 52.
Born Oct. 8, 1949 in Lock Haven, he was the son of the late Richard L. and Josephine (Young) Bumgarner.
Mr. Bumgarner was a graduate of Abington High School, Class of 1968. He was an automobile painter. He loved classic cars and music.
Survivors include his sister, Vicki L. (Richard) Greim of Chalfont; his nephew, Richard Greim III; his niece, Pamela Greim; his uncle, Harold Young of Howard, Pa.; and his aunt, Betty Waite of Beech Creek, Pa.
Visitation with the family will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. today at John R. Freed Funeral Home, 124 N. Easton Road, Glenside.
Harry L. "Bucky" Clark, Jr.
This is a link to the original obituary in The Intelligencer.
I will add, as a personal note, Bucky was a saving grace in my life. He inspired me to be more, to strive for more, to use music as a force in my life. Everytime I played in a bar or club, everytime I picked up a guitar and sang, Bucky Clark was my mentor, in my life, in my music, in my head. That smile, that energy, it enabled me. It said: "Yes, you can!"
Bucky, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You really did give me "me."
As I write this, in October 2015, much is going on, some hard times.But, still, his wisdom, his lead, his smile, carries me onward.
What a truly great man.
In my life I had two awesome men. My father and Bucky. And my father greatly admired Bucky and Bucky admired my father. After 40+ years Bucky rememberd the letter my father wrote him when I was in 9th or 10th grade, praising Bucky for the work he did with his kids. Bucky remarked on it when I last saw him in 2013 at my 45th class reuinion.
I will miss this man forever, just like I miss my father.
They really don't make them like that any more.
One for the ages. Well, or in my case, two for the ages.
Patricia Dilworth Ennis
Deceased June 24, 2013
Terry M. Duncan
Obituary LinkSusan Eberhardt O'Brien
Obituary linkRobert James Ertell Jr.
Obituary
Robert James Ertell, Jr., 64, of West Chester, died Friday, August 8, 2014 at his home. He was the husband of Susan Cosgrove Ertell. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Robert J. Ertell, Sr. and the late Margaret Maier Ertell.
Bob was a graduate of Abington High School and attended Penn State University. He worked as a Production Manager for the Hartford. Bob enjoyed sailing, coaching soccer and keeping up with the Philadelphia sports teams.
He was involved in his neighborhood community and was known to do some carpentry and woodworking. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Zachary R. Ertell of West Chester, and daughter, Elizabeth M. Ertell of State College, and six nieces and five nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Jean Ann Crimmins.
Relatives and Friends are invited to his Funeral Service, 12 Noon, Thursday, August 14, 2014 at the DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc. 410 North Church Street, West Chester, PA 19380 where visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Abramson Cancer Center c/o Penn Medicine Attn. Development, 3535 Market Street, Suite 750, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
Published in The West Chester Daily Local on Aug. 12, 2014
Published in the South Jersey Courier-Post
Ellen Goodstein Koplow
Scott S. Hawkins
Scott S. Hawkins, 59, of Palmer Township, formerly of Glenside, Pa. died Tuesday in VNA Hospice of St. Lukes. He was a son of the late William and Elizabeth (Stagg) Hawkins. Scott was a construction inspector for Arora and Associates, Lawrenceville, N.J. Prior to that he was an engineer for Verizon in Philadelphia for 36 years retiring in 2006. Survivors: Wife, Carrie A. (Lincoln) Hawkins; sons, Glenn, Michael and Jonathan Hawkins and Jonathan Edly; daughters, Lindsay Dawson and Jessica Borrelli; sisters, Wendy Hawkins, Susan Fink and Holly Hawkins; five grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. A brother, Bill Hawkins died earlier. Services: 6 p.m. Saturday in the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton. Call from 3 p.m. until service time. Contributions: Hospice of the VNA of St. Lukes, 1510 Valley Center Parkway, Suite 200, Bethlehem, PA 18017.
Published in the Morning Call on 6/18/2009
Barbara Major Jadczak
The Intelligencer
Posted: Sunday, January 9, 2011 4:00 am | Updated: 9:42 am, Sun Jan 9, 2011.
Barbara Lynne (Major) Jadczak of Horsham passed away Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011. She was 60.
She is survived by her husband of more than 40 years, Raymond Jadczak; her children, Jeremy Jadczak (Michelle), Allison O'Brien (Dennis), Samuel Jadczak (Melissa Rudnecki), and Rebecca Jadczak; her brother, Scott Major; her sister, Janet Mundell; her granddaughters, Kylie and Oliva O'Brien; and her grandson, Julian Jadczak.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Claudette Johnson; and a daughter, Jessica Jadczak.
She was a longtime employee of PJ Auto Repair of Horsham.
Barbara was active in Women Aglow, Red Hatters, and North Penn Clown Alley.
Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday Jan. 8, at the John J. Bryers Funeral Home, 406 N Easton Road, Willow Grove, where the funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to River of Life Church, 3434 Durham Road, Doylestown, PA 18902. John J. Bryers Funeral Home.
Joseph "Doc" Jurich
KENNETH M. McTEIGUE
Kenneth Michael McTeigue, Kenny, to his friends of Hatfield, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2011.
Kenny graduated from Abington Senior High in 1968. He grew up in Roslyn. He is survived by his mother, Helen and by his siblings, Patrick, Kathleen, Martin and Daniel.
Burial services will be held Tuesday March 22 at 2PM at Washington's Crossing Military Cemetery in Washington's Crossing. Friends are invited. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to the American Tinnitus Association.
Dottie Meng Gilly
Linda Myers Gallagher
Evelyn Rufino
Sandra Serago
From the Chattanooga Times Free Press
Click below for link to:
OBITUARY FOR MARTY BERNHEIM
FUNERAL HOME PAGE
Martin Ronald Bernheim (Marty), 70, passed away on June 22, 2020. He was the beloved father of Melissa Bernheim Fuller and Kimberly Mish; brother of Bobby Bernheim; grandfather of Alexis Mish, Jacob Mish, Stella Fuller, Maxwell Fuller and Emmaline Fuller; partner of Susan Carey.
Marty was born in Philadephia in 1950. He spent his life working in the Store Fixture industry, ultimately owning his own manufacturing company in Pompano Beach, Florida. Later in life he moved to Louisiana and became an avid Saints fan. He returned to Florida in the last 10 years where he lived his life to the fullest in the sunshine surrounded by his partner Susan and his loving daughters and grandchildren.
A graveside funeral will be held at Eternal Light Cemetery in Boynton Beach, Florida on June 25, 2020. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Heart Association or The Jewish National Fund.
Click here for Obituary for James Dyson
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Ridgecrest YMCA Football Field (weather permitting) Saturday November 14 at 11 am. Masks and social distancing will be required. Livestream will be available online, visit www.anona.com/dyson for details and service updates. In leiu of flowers, please send donations to Multiethnic Young Life of Pinellas County. |
The life of David Paul Napoleon, Jr. is being celebrated as he passed after making his dream move to Bluffton, South Carolina. David passed peacefully on January 19, 2023 and was predeceased by his beloved mother, Ruby (Smith) Napoleon, and his father, David P Napoleon, Sr.
David was born in Chicago Heights, IL on October 18, 1950. David had many adventures with his sister Paula Napoleon (Patricia Sapnas). They so enjoyed watching the Three Stooges and Monty Python, traveling as a family and dancing at any opportunity. David’s youth rooted him in an atmosphere of love, family traditions, and the centrality of gathering together that endured through his life.
After the family moved to Abington in 1962, and graduating from Abington High School, David attended Penn State University and graduated from LaSalle University.
David’s love for his children was as individual as each of them. He provided a foundation of support that enabled each of them to grow, pursue their dreams and thrive.
David and his first wife Judith (Lohr) married in 1973 and had two children- Matthew (Amy Napoleon) and Nicole (Matt Dalberto). Matthew gave David the opportunity to share his love of sports, especially soccer, and coaching him was a lasting source of pride. David and his daughter Nicole shared a love of adventure, telling stories and speaking to each other with accents.
In 2000, David married Deborah (Weiner) and became a father to Max Glenn (Carolyn Mau). Max provided David with adventures in wrestling, a shared love for Lord of the Rings and someone to laugh with at Debie’s lack of directional sense.
David also became a grandfather in 2000 and has five grandchildren (Gia Napoleon, Carina Napoleon, Dominic Napoleon, Joseph Dalberto and Devon Dalberto). David enjoyed watching the girls grow up and play sports and was so proud of the young adults that they were becoming. He traveled to Cooperstown, NY this summer to watch Dominic play baseball. With Joseph and Devin, he loved reading to them, walking around holding them when they were little, spoiling them while he and Debie babysat and basking in the joy that is grandparenting.
David loved to travel, especially cruising. His favorite trip was to Italy to walk in the town of his ancestors. In 2022, he completed another milestone trip: a journey to visit all 50 states by cruising to Alaska and Hawaii. David was a great cook and enjoyed entertaining. He loved to dance with his wife at Amarone’s and with his family anytime and anywhere. He loved all types of music, especially Motown, the Eagles, and Little River Band. He was a die-hard Philadelphia sports fan, attended as many games as he could over the years and started a tradition with Debie, Paula and Patricia of an annual Eagles game/weekend. He was a Flyers season ticket holder during the 70’s and never missed a chance to cheer for the Sixers and Phillies.
After some years of hard work and time as a Veteran of the Army Reserve, David settled into a long, rewarding and productive career in non-profit accounting. He worked in various accounting roles at the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference of the United Methodist Church, often advising Philadelphia area churches and youth-oriented foundations and retired from Eden Autism Services as the Chief Financial Officer.
A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held on February 6, 2023 at Craft Funeral Home, 814 Bethlehem Pike, Glenside, PA 19038 at 10:00am visitation and 11:00am service.
A reception will be held after the service at a nearby location. Details will be provided.
In lieu of flowers, David's family requests that donations be made to Eden Autism Services in his memory. David was extraordinarily proud of what he and his colleagues accomplished during his time as Chief Financial Officer. Contributions will be used to help ensure that Eden's critical services for children and adults are sustainable for as long as necessary. Please mail to The Eden Autism Services Foundation, 2 Merwick Road, Princeton NJ 08540
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