All Obituaries

Edith I. Kunzier, 83, of Whitpain Township passed away on Wednesday November 16, 2022 at Sunrise Senior Living in Blue Bell PA. Born November 21, 1938 in Queens, NY, she was the daughter of William J. Clark and Edith Miranda Clark. Edie retired from York Federal Savings after many years of service. She was a member of Saint Patrick’s Church in York, PA. In her free time, she enjoyed gardening and the Saint Patrick’s Ladies Patricians.  Edith was the wife of the late...

Ralph Wesley Hedrick Sr, “Wes”, 92, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2022 at Wesley Enhanced Living, Upper Moreland, his home for the past 6 months. Wes was born in Spring City, PA to Maybelle and Cyril Hedrick. He married Gertrude Hannes on February 25, 1950 and they enjoyed 64 years of marriage. Wes worked for many years as a fleet mechanic for Reit Fuel Oil. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War where he served over two years fixing tanks, often on the...

Son of Helen Carrie Link and Merle Vincent Miller, born in Philadelphia PA. Graduated from Cheltenham High School and Drexel University.  Spent a year at Yale University. Masters Degree from University of Pennsylvania. Married Marilyn Irene Green, wife of 59 years, June 1, 1963. Survived by:  Marilyn Irene Miller Daughters:  Cindy Miller Lee spouse Scott Lee                     Donna Lynn Rust spouse Otto W Rust...

David H. Williams, 89, of Lansdale, PA, and formerly of Ambler, PA passed away suddenly on October 14, 2022 at Jefferson Lansdale Hospital. David was born on March 6, 1933 in Allentown, PA to the late Lloyd and Eleanor (née Wintersteen). He was a 1952 graduate of Ambler High School. He went on to serve in the United States Army where he was stationed in Korea during the Korean War. David and his wife were members of the Central Schwenkfelder Church. He was an avid bowler and loved...

Corning Todd Smyth, age 79, of Willow Grove passed away surrounded by family on October 8, 2022 at Abington Jefferson Hospital. Born on December 12, 1942 in the Fox Chase section of Philadelphia to the late F. Corning and Jacqueline (née Schultz) Smyth. He attended and graduated from the Valley Forge Military Academy, and went on to attend Temple University and Rutgers University. Todd was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, having served as an Air Crewman during the Vietnam...

George E. Saurman, age 96, of Ambler, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2022 at Fort Washington Estates. George was born in Houston, Texas on January 15, 1926 to the late Benjamin and Marcelene (Borst) Saurman. He graduated from Upper Darby High School in 1943, served with the 65th Army Infantry Division in the European Theater in WW2, and graduated from Ursinus College Cum Laude in 1950. George’s life was a true life of service to his family and his community. Over 33 years,...

Patricia Ann Griffith, age 75, of Penllyn, passed away peacefully at home on September 29, 2022. Patricia was born in Philadelphia, PA on October 14, 1946 to the late Thomas and Eleanor (née McGuire). She attended the Mount Saint Joseph Academy and went on to attend and graduate from Gwynedd Mercy University with a nursing degree. She began her career in Japan by taking care of injured service members while her husband was deployed. She worked for over 40 years as a nursing home...

Lillian Goelz, age 100, of Ambler, passed away on September 16, 2022 at the Artman Lutheran Home. Lillian was born in Philadelphia, PA on August 13, 1922 to the late Kazimeras and Agnes (née Reklys) Walis. Lillian lived a full and active life. During World War II she received commendations from the City of Philadelphia for her efforts in selling war bonds. Later she was one of the original board members and founders of the Ambler Adult School. After her son Frank was killed in...

Priscilla Roller Burns, 70 of Ambler, passed away on Tuesday, September 6th 2022 in Spring House with her daughters by her side.  Priscilla was born in Philadelphia to William and Joyce Roller on March 19, 1952.  She went to Wissahickon High School and graduated from Mansfield University.  She adored all of her students that she taught while working as an art teacher for Wissahickon School District for 36 years and as well as the Wissahickon field hockey players she coached....

Alfred Frank Rotelle, known to many as “Al and/or Butch”, of Hatfield and formerly of Maple Glen, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022. Alfred was born on April 10, 1940 in Abington, PA to the late Alfred John and Helen (née Maahs) Rotelle. Alfred graduated from Ambler High School in 1959 and went on to graduate from Peirce College. He honorably served his country in the United States Navy. Al was preceded in death by his parents, his brother John, his grandson John...