All Obituaries

Ralph N. (Nick) Jennings, Jr , 78, of Ambler passed away at home on October 21 after a lengthy, hard fought battle with esophageal cancer. Born to Ralph, Sr and Lois Jennings on November 26, 1941, he is survived by his wife of 58 years Pamela (nee Illingworth), son Jeff (Linda), daughter Tracey Holmes (Joe), granddaughter Emily Holmes and his brother Bill. He was owner and president of Springfield Paper Specialties in Dresher, PA as well as a 60 year member of the Fort Washington Fire...

David E. Horner, age 84, a nearly 40-year resident of Ambler, Pennsylvania, passed away on October 17, 2020. David was born in Johnstown, PA to Ernest and Mary Horner. He grew up in Boswell, PA; was quarterback of the high school football team and a member of the wrestling team. He attended Franklin and Marshall College where he was a member of the Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity, serving as its President. He was the sixth member of his family to attend Franklin and Marshall and wrestled for the...

Elisabeth Uhler Neu died in her home in Spring House, PA, on October 16, 2020 at age 83. Elisabeth was called Bunny her whole life. Bunny was born and grew up in Philadelphia and was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. She was a long- time resident of Horsham Township and had been employed as a clerical worker by the Hatboro-Horsham School District. All who met Bunny knew that they were always welcome in her home, where she offered a listening ear and delicious home cooking. She...

Joan Kramer Bickel of Ambler, daughter of the late Frank and Frances H Kramer, passed away peacefully at home on September 27, 2020.  She is survived by her wonderful husband of 66 years Paul Kenneth Bickel II.  She was the mother of Scott Bickel (Juliane) of Ft Washington PA, Mark Bickel (Christina) of Olney MD, Paul Bickel (Maggie) of Harleysville PA, and Sharon Check (Glenn) of Perkasie PA.  She was proud of her 13 grandchildren:  Todd, Laura, Derrick (Jessica), Brian,...

Marian T. Elkins, 91, of Upper Dublin Township passed away September 9, 2020, losing the battle to bladder cancer. Marian was born on January 13, 1929, to Lester and Catherine (Borse) Turner.  She resided in Upper Dublin Township for 59 years.  Marian enjoyed gardening and anything flower and plan related, as well as her beloved wire-haired terriers. She was predeceased by her brother, Clarence Turner, and her sister, Tory McKane.  She is survived by her husband of 57 years,...

Richard P. Shank, 79, of Blue Bell passed away to go home to his Lord Jesus Christ on September 3, 2020 at Sunrise of Blue Bell.  Richard was born in Marion County, Indiana to Irwin and Eva Shank on July 29, 1941.  He graduated from Warren Central High School in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1959, Northern Arizona University in 1964, and earned his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Indiana University, Indiana in 1969.  He worked in Biological Research and the...

Lynne Elizabeth Knapp (nee Dunn) age 77 passed away peacefully at home on September 2, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Wife of the late Frank Knapp, daughter of the late Donald D. Dunn and Muriel L. (nee Gentry) Dunn. Beloved mother of Alisa Pasquariello, Lisa Melendez, and William Cahill. Proud grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandsons. Sister to Donna Caddick (David), Karen Dunn, and Donald Dunn (Gloria). Aunt to many loved nieces and nephews. Lynne was preceded in...

Jane E. Grigger, of Plainsboro, NJ, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2020 after a brief illness with her loving brother John by her side.  She was 73.  Jane grew up in Oreland, PA, the daughter of John C. and Rozanne Peters Grigger and graduated from Springfield Township High School where she was an honor student and flutist in the marching band.  She then attended Bucknell University where she earned her degree in geology and played piccolo in the Bison  Marching Band...