All Obituaries

Gloria E. Myers (née Strack) passed away peacefully in her sleep the night of February 13th at the age of 83. Born in Philadelphia on March 7th, 1937 to Arthur and Sarah (née Shaffer) Strack, she was their only daughter. She attended Upper Darby High school. She then went on to attend West Chester University earning a bachelor’s degree in physical education. In 1960 she married Robert “Bob” E. Myers. In her early career she worked as a teacher, but later...

Grace Collins, 87, of Lansdale, on February 10, 2021, died peacefully at home with family by her side. The beloved wife of late Walter Collins, mother of Catherine Collins, Kerry Beltz (Steve), Kelly Collins, Connie Brick (Kevin), Jeffrey Collins (Theresa), Jon Collins (Susan), grandmother of 17 and great grandmother of 11. Never idle, she enjoyed time with her family, reading, painting, tennis, gardening, cooking, playing bridge, and walking her beloved dog, Murphy.  A socially...

Donald J Meenen, of Ambler, passed away on February 6th, 2021. Born in Philadelphia on March 9th, 1927 to the Hilda & Richard Meenen, he was husband to the late Ella Ann Meenen. He graduated from Episcopal Academy and went on to attend Dartmouth College. He served honorably in the United States Army. Donald worked as a system's Analyst for E.R. Squibb.  He is survived by a dauther, Joyce Kline, Allentown in addition to four sons: Donald Meenen, Orefield, PA; Richard...

Marie Bernadette , age 84, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2021. Marie was born in Philadelphia to Katherine Murtaugh and Francis Capella on May 25,1936, the 10th of 12 children. She is survived by her 2 sons, Stephen (Mary) and Michael; 2 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren; brother, Gerald and his wife Mary; Brother- in- Law James Cahill and his wife Lillian and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Edward Sr and loving son Edward...

Robert L. Baltzersen, Sr. of Ambler passed away on January 18 at his home. Born in Barren Hill, Pennsylvania on April 3rd, 1935 to the late Niels and Emma (née Bauer) Baltzersen. Robert graduated from Springfield Township High School and went on to serve honorably in the United States Marine Corps. Robert was employed by the United States Postal Service for over 35 years at the Flourtown Branch retiring in 1990. In addition, Robert was a member of the Ambler Church of the...

Dr. Thomas Hackett McGlumphy, aged 89, passed away peacefully in his own home on January 15, 2021. He was surrounded by his loving family, favorite nurses and loyal companion; his dog, Annie. Tom was the son of the late James Harvey McGlumphy and Ann Ilene McGlumphy(Hackett). He was the devoted husband of Carole Timms McGlumphy for over 66 years. Tom attended Chatham High School in Chatham, NJ (Class of 1949) and went on to obtain his undergraduate degree from Baker University. While there,...

Carolyn M. Wittrock, age 94, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2021 at the Lutheran Community at Telford. She was the daughter of the late William and Ida Miller of Glenside, PA and loving wife of the late Harry F. Wittrock. Carolyn attended Cheltenham High School and graduated magna cum laude from Beaver College (Now Arcadia University) in 1948. She taught science for the North Penn School District for over 20 years and was a dedicated member of the First Presbyterian Church of Ambler,...

William R. Hagmeier of Oreland, PA passed away on December 31st, 2020 at the age of 88. Born in Philadelphia on May 13th, 1932 to the late Angeline (née Kerst) and William A. Hagmeier. He graduated from Germantown High School and went on to become a printer. William served his country honorably in the Navy during the Korean War. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Ambler in addition to the Shriner’s LuLu Temple Clown Division, Mason’s RW Grand Lodge 81, and...

Joan Tribolet (nee Harmer) of Roslyn PA passed away on December 27, 2020 after a brief battle with the coronavirus. Joan was born in Philadelphia to Mildred and Wesley Kenneth Harmer. Her early years were defined by her father’s struggle with Type 1 Diabetes to which he succumbed when she was a young teenager. Thus, began her path to a career in nursing. An excellent student, she graduated from Frankford High School at the age of 16. In January of 1955, she won the City of...