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Posted By: GenealogyBuff.com Lenore Meyer Orr - "Lynn"
October 21, 2002
Lenore “Lynn” Meyer Orr of Newtown, Pennsylvania Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Monday, October 21, 2002 at her residence. She was 72 years old. Lenore was born January 21, 1930 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, daughter of the late Frederick Leonard Meyer and the late Mary Meyer (nee - Thomas).
She is the beloved wife of John D. Orr; mother of John P., Gary S. and Robert L. Orr; grandmother of Evan, Robin, Anna-Rebekah, Timothy, Josiah, Noelle, Tyler, Ethan, Eleah and Matthew; sister of Margaret Meyer Fogarty.
During her working career Lynn was a nurse at several area hospitals. A longtime member of First Presbyterian Church of Willow Grove Lynn was involved with the Memorial Committee for over 20 years and the Mission Committee since 1978. Lynn was an Alumna of the George School, class of 1947.
Relatives and friends were invited to her memorial services Tuesday, October 29, 2002, at 3:30 P.M. at the George School Meetinghouse, on the George School Campus, Farm Drive off of Newtown-Langhorne Road and Wednesday, October 30, 2002, at 7:30 P.M. at First Presbyterian Church Of Willow Grove, Easton & Barrett Roads, Willow Grove. Interment private.
In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to the Memorial Fund, First Presbyterian Church Of Willow Grove, Easton & Barrett Roads, Willow Grove, PA. 19090.
Ellis R. Kirby
Ellis R. Kirby Sr. of Lansdale, Pennsylvania Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Wednesday, October 3, 2001 at Montgomery County Geriatric Center. He was 87 years old. Ellis was born November 15, 1913 in Freeport, Long Island, New York, son of the late Thomas Ellis Kirby and the late Mary Kirby (nee - Oakie).
He is the beloved husband of 64 years of Elizabeth E. Kirby; Father of Douglas Kirby, June Stone, May Godshall and Ellis Kirby, Jr. He is also survived by his fifteen grandchildren and many great grandchildren.
Ellis was a self-employed baked goods reseller, taking day old bread and reselling it to other companies.
Relatives and friends were invited to his Graveside Service Friday, October 5, 2001, at 10:00 A.M. at Whitemarsh Memorial Park in Prospectville.
In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to the Salvation Army, 1601 N. Broad St., Lansdale, Pa. 19446.
Dr. Calvin M. Dubrow
Dr. Calvin M. Dubrow of Blue Bell, Pa. Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Wednesday, October 3, 2001 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania after battling cancer and its after-effects for the last twenty years. He was 58 years old.
Cal was born and raised in Philadelphia, graduating from Central High School in 1960 (Class 214), LaSalle College in 1964 and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1969. He worked for many summers as a teenager at Dubrow's Furniture Store on South Street, which was owned and operated by the family. After he completed his residency training in opthalmology and opthalmic surgery he operated a successful opthalmology practice at various locations in the Philadelphia area including Bustleton Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia from 1976 until 1995, Dekalb Pike in Norristown from 1978 until 1994 and at Parkview Hospital in Philadelphia from 1975 until 1993. He was chairman of the Opthalmology Department of Suburban General Hospital in Norristown from 1977 to 2001 and of Parkview Hospital from 1976 to 1987.
Along with his medical practice Cal was also a professer of opthalmology at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and was instumental in the development of a device for a biconvex intraocular lens for cataract surgery. His reputation extended outside the United States as the Lions Club of Norristown, of which he was a member, brought in patients from around the world for eye surgery performed by Dr. Dubrow, free of charge, at Suburban General Hospital, which graciously donated operating room time to the Lions Club. Dr. Dubrow was also the founder of "Eye-Care-a-Van", a mobile opthalmology lab for treating homebound patients and patients in nursing homes. Nursing homes using this service included Park Pleasant Nursing Home, Wyncote Church Home, Chester Care Center, Dresher Nursing Home, Cheltenham Nursing Home and Fairview Nursing Home. In addition to the Norristown Lions Club he was also a member of the Equity Lodge No. 591 F.& A.M.
He is survived by his wife of thirty five years, Dina Stein Dubrow; his sons, Dr. Matthew Dubrow and Jason Hoerr; three daughters, Nicole and Danielle Dubrow and Meredith Forde; his mother Ruth Freedman Dubrow and his sister Fredda Stephens.
His interment service was private.
Donations may be made in his memory to the PCOM Foundation in memory of Calvin M. Dubrow, D.O., PCOM 69, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, 4180 City Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. 19131.
Paul R. Donahue
December 16, 1919 - October 3, 2004
Paul R. Donahue of Ambler, Pennsylvania Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Sunday, October 3, 2004 at Doylestown Hospital. He was 84 years old. Paul was born December 16, 1919 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, son of the late Frank I. Donahue and the late Margaret R. Donahue (nee - Donnelly).
He is the beloved husband of the late Marie Donahue; father of Margaret Mary LeSage, Monica, Paul R. Jr., Bill, and Kevin Donahue; grandfather of eleven; great grandfather of two.
Relatives and friends were invited to his viewing Thursday, October 7, 2004, from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. and to his funeral mass at 11:00 A.M. at St. Joseph R. C. Church, 1795 Columbia Avenue, Warrington. Interment at St. John Neumann Cemetery, 3797 County Line Road, Chalfont followed the funeral mass.
In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to the Barbar National Institute, Monroe Bldg., Suite 150, Presidential City, 1 Winding Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19131.
Ernest P. Baehr
Ernest P. Baehr of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Wednesday, October 31, 2001 at his residence. He was 70 years old. Ernest was born November 27, 1930 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, son of the late Ernest Lincoln Baehr and the late Anna Marie Baehr (nee - Kolody).
He is the beloved husband of Nancy M. Baehr (nee - Bauer); Father of Joseph, Stephen and Kenneth Baehr; Grandfather of Stephen and Christa Baehr; Brother of Fred Baehr.
Ernest was born and raised in Philadelphia and attended Mastbaum High School. He was the owner and operator of the Baehr Beauty Supply Store in the Burholme area of Philadelphia.
Relatives and friends were invited to call Saturday, November 3, 2001, from 8:30 to 10:30 A.M. at the Wetzel and Son - Montanye Funeral Home, 419 Huntingdon Pike, Rockledge. Relatives and friends were invited to his Funeral Service Saturday, November 3, 2001, at 10:30 A.M. at the Wetzel and Son - Montanye Funeral Home. Interment at Greenmount Cemetery in Philadelphia followed the Funeral Service.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the American Heart Association, 625 West Ridge Avenue, A-100, Conshohocken, Pa. 19428.
James E. Denny
October 2, 2002
James E. Denny of Horsham, Pennsylvania Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Wednesday, October 2, 2002 at Warminster Hospital. He was 76 years old. James was born April 15, 1926 in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, son of the late Edmond Denny and the late Fanny Denny (nee - Goodman).
He is the beloved husband of Betty Denny; father of John M. Denny and James Watkins and his wife Helen; grandfather of Sarah Elizabeth and James William Denny; brother of John Denny and Mary Ellen Conner; also survived by his many nieces and nephews.
Jim retired from the U.S. Marine Corps in 1973 an MGySgt after 31 years of service. He served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Jim received a Bronze Star Medal for heroism during the Vietnam era. He was also an avid fitness athlete.
Relatives and friends were invited to call Saturday, October 5, 2002, from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. at the Wetzel and Son Funeral Home, 501 North Easton Road, Willow Grove. Relatives and friends were invited to his funeral service Saturday, October 5, 2002, at 10:00 A.M. at the Wetzel and Son Funeral Home. Interment at Whitemarsh Memorial Park in Prospectville followed the funeral service.
Violet S. Barrow
February 27, 1910 - October 26, 2004
Violet S. Barrow of Fort Washington, Pennsylvania Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at Fort Washington Estates. She was 94 years old. Violet was born February 27, 1910 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late John F. Sehl and the late Rose Sehl (nee - Behler).
She is the beloved wife of the late John M. Barrow; mother of Violet B. Swanson, John P. Barrow and Robert P. Barrow; grandmother of six; great grandmother of ten.
Violet was a Girl Scout Leader and was active in the Willow Grove United Methodist Church. She is formerly of Quigley Avenue in Willow Grove.
Relatives and friends were invited to her viewing Saturday, October 30, 2004, from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. and to her funeral service at 10:30 A.M. at Willow Grove United Methodist Church, 34 North York Road, Willow Grove. Interment at Whitemarsh Memorial Park, 1169 Limekiln Pike, Prospectville followed the funeral service.
In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to the Memorial Fund at Willow Grove United Methodist Church, 34 North York Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090.
Florence M. Butler
April 11, 1919 - October 25, 2004
Florence M. Butler of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Monday, October 25, 2004 at Evangelical Manor. She was 85 years old. Florence was born April 11, 1919 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late George Spreckley and the late Florence Spreckley (nee - Gray).
She is the beloved wife of the late Winfield Butler; mother of Robert Butler and Suzanne Hontscharik and her husband Wasil; grandmother of Lauren, Brian and the late Matthew Butler, Louis and Stephen Coletta and Melissa Lee. Sister of Frank Spreckley.
Services and interment were private at the family’s request.
Helen M. Adams
February 2, 1921 - October 25, 2004
Helen M. Adams of Horsham, Pennsylvania Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Monday, October 25, 2004 at Abington Memorial Hospital. She was 83 years old. Helen was born February 2, 1921 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, daughter of Aldwin R. Caldwell and Mary Caldwell (nee - Thackery).
She is the wife of Robert J. Adams; mother of Gary Adams and Cathy Hoskins; grandmother of Brian and Kevin Adams, Lindsey Hoskins.
Relatives and friends were invited to her viewing Friday, October 29, 2004, from 9:30 to 11:00 A.M. and to her funeral service at 11:00 A.M. at the Bucks County Seventh Day Adventist Church, Greene & County Line Road, Warminster. Interment at Whitemarsh Memorial Park, 1169 Limekiln Pike, Prospectville followed the funeral service.
Donations in her memory may be made to the Bucks County Seventh Day Adventist Church, 10 Greene Road, Warminster, PA 18974.
Eleanor N. Graham
May 7, 1932 - October 23, 2004
Eleanor N. Graham of East Norriton, Pennsylvania Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Saturday, October 23, 2004 at Mercy Suburban (formerly Suburban General). She was 72 years old. Eleanor was born May 7, 1932 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, daughter of Gilbert A. Nahm and Eleanor Nahm (nee - Riebenack).
She is the wife of the late Matthew J. Graham III; mother of Caroline G. DiElsi and her husband A.J. and Richard N. Graham; grandmother of Richard Matthew Graham, Anthony, Luciano and Michaela DiElsi; sister of Emily N. King.
Relatives and friends were invited to her funeral service Wednesday, October 27, 2004, at 11:00 A.M. at the Wetzel and Son Funeral Home, 501 North Easton Road, Willow Grove. Interment was private.
In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis,TN 38105.
Lloyd E. Tosten
October 22, 2002
Lloyd E. Tosten of Lansdale, Pennsylvania Cemetery-obituaries?utm_source=partner_genlookups&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=genlookups_July21_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch">died Tuesday, October 22, 2002 at Central Montgomery Medical Center (North Penn Hospital). He was 82 years old. Lloyd was born May 21, 1920 in Greencastle, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania, son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Tosten.
He is the beloved husband of the late Mary T. Tosten (nee - Troxell); father of Edward Tosten, Dennis Tosten, Kathleen Pedano, Helen Allen and Lisa Cameron; brother of Mabel Bowen. He is also survived by his sixteen grandchildren.
Lloyd was born in 1920 in Greencastle, Montgomery Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania. He was inducted into the U.S. Army in March of 1942. He served in the European Theater during World War II reaching the rank of Technician Fifth Grade. He was discharged in September of 1945. He worked for thirty years as a salesman for the Nationwide Insurance company, retiring in 1985. Lloyd was formerly of the 800 block of Tyson Avenue in Philadelphia, he was a resident of Dock Meadows in Towamencin Township.
Relatives and friends were invited to call Monday, October 28, 2002, from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. at the Wetzel and Son Funeral Home, 6902 Rising Sun Avenue, Philadelphia. Relatives and friends were invited to his funeral mass Monday, October 28, 2002, at 10:30 A.M. at Presentation B. V. M. Church, 100 Old Soldiers Road, Cheltenham. Interment at Lawnview Cemetery in Rockledge followed the funeral mass.
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