All Obituaries

Richard J. Russo, born September 6, 1948, passed away on April 10, 2024, at Einstein Montgomery Hospital, surrounded by his devoted wife, Virginia "Ginny" (Calderone) Russo. Born in Flushing, Queens, New York, Richard was the son of Rudolph and Margaret (Lienhop) Russo. Richard worked as an accountant, blending his meticulous nature with his passion for numbers. Richard's multifaceted passions defined his remarkable life. A skilled woodworker and tech enthusiast, he possessed...

Fernald “Michael” Yates was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania May 6, 1962 to his late mother and father Martha and Fernald (Skippy) Yates. Michael was educated in the Norristown area School District and continued his education at York College of Pennsylvania. Michael was a truly humorous person. He enjoyed the arts and was in numerous plays. Michael was also an avid guitar player. He loved comic books from a young age into adulthood. His love for comics carried him into his...

Carmela L. Blake passed away pecefully on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at the age of 83.  Mrs. Blake of East Norriton was a member of St. Titus Church, St. Titus Senior Citizens  and the Catholic War Veterans Post 1182. Carmela enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren and taking trips to the beach in North Wildwood.   Mrs. Blake was born in the Germantown section of Philadelphia on February 9, 1941 and was the daughter of the late Fred and Margaret (Calderaro)...

Frances A. Smith of East Norriton PA, passed away on Friday April 5, 2024, She was 95.    Frances was born in Phoenixville PA on June 6, 1928 and was the daughter of the late Harry and Antoinette (Chikoska) Yashura. She graduated from Phoenixville High School in 1946. In her later years she took coarses in accounting at Montgomery County Community College. Frances loved to sing and was a wonderful dancer (polka and jitter bug).  During her younger years she was...

Rowland A. Germscheid Jr. passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, he was 67. Mr. Germscheid of Royersford was a retired bookkeeper for Home Depot. Prior to Home Depot, Rowland worked at Merck & Company for over 20 years in various accounting clerical positions. Rowland enjoyed the beach & warm weather, swimming in the ocean, reading books and was an avid Phillies and Eagles fan. Rowland was born in Maple Shade, New Jersey on September 19, 1956 and was the son...

Dana R. Hume passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, She was 47. Ms. Hume of East Norriton was a Social Worker for the Lower Merion Township and enjoyed writing in her spare time.   She was born in Norristown, Pa. on June 3, 1976 and is survived by her mother Anne Fonte and the late Paul Hume. She is also survived by her three sons, Joshua, Ayden, and Caius Mister. One brother, Paul Hume. Two nieces, Kyla and Rylee as well as, the father of her children, Josh Mister.  Raylee...

Anne M. Burlingame, nee Serratore,  of Norristown, PA passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on March 21, 2024 at the age of 99.  She was the last surviving sibling of her large Serratore family.  Born in Ambler, PA, she was the daughter of the late Pietro and Josephine (Mascaro) Serratore.  She is survived by her sons Robert (Susan) Burlingame, Richard (Denise) Burlingame and Albert Burlingame;  loving grandmother of...

Carmen Messantonio, 76, passed away in the hospital on 3/19/24 surrounded by his loved ones. He is survived by his sons, Joseph and John. Carmen was an advid golfer. He loved everything philly sports related. His friends would often refer to him as the sports guru as he was always a go to for sport stats. He served as Little league baseball coach to Mike Piazza. He Loved fishing, the beach, and going to the mountains in his free time. A Member of friendship fire house since 1987, and...

Denise Delli Gatti, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, and grandmother passed away on March 10th, 2024 at Jefferson Einstein Hospital. She was born in Conshohocken on April 6th, 1962 to the late Raymond and Joanne (Barr) Duff. Denise is survived by her loving husband of 40 years Carmen Delli Gatti; her daughter Amanda Garr (Matthew); her brother Michael Duff (Liz), Brian Duff; sister Felice Duff, stepmother Mary Duff; and grandchildren Giulia and Isabella. Denise...

Lena (Fragasse) Cucchiara, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb 29, 2024. Born July 14, 1928, first generation Italian-American, in Ambler, PA to the late Vincenzo “Jimmie” and Adele (née Eliseo) Fragasse, she was a graduate of Ambler High School, Class of 1946 where she played Intramural hockey and basketball and was noted as being charming, kind, and sweet. Lena was a long time resident of West Norriton and a member of St. Teresa of Avila Church, Audubon, PA and...