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Navy veteran, who served during the end of World War II and the Korean War, passes away at the age of 97.
"She was the kindest woman there ever was," her grandchildren said.
Brian Kozera, a 16-year-veteran of the Norristown Police Department, has passed away from an off-duty accident. He had survived cancer.
"He had an infectious personality and would light up any room he was in," family say.
The legendary hurdler and beloved community icon won a bronze medal at the 1956 Olympic Games.
The inimitable Tommy Lasorda was the face of the Los Angeles Dodgers and maintained deep ties to the Norristown area.
The legendary Upper Moreland basketball coach, author, and principal mentored Wilt Chamblerlain, one of the greatest players in history.
Norman C. Siner, 80, was a maintenance mechanic who loved spending time with friends, family, and his golden retriever "sidekick" Riley.
Norristown's "official ambassador to the world," the beloved show host, boxer, and police officer Hank Cisco, has died at 97.
World traveler, volunteer, one of the first women elected to a local school board, Isabel Rosewarne inspired in many ways.
Once a Congressional aide, Hall of Fame field hockey coach and former athletic director Sandy Nadwodny was a force in Montgomery County.
The owner of a popular Montgomery County-based Italian food purveyor has passed away.
Michele Mashett-Cossey, who owned Eve's Lunch in Norristown with her family, died last week.
Norristown native Dr. Charles Gabriel Interrante was recognized by the government for his breakthroughs in metallurgy and nuclear science.
Prankster, marthoner, father, and husband, Donald C. Brackett was a US Marine and PA state trooper who dedicated his life to service.
"He tried to make his way in a world that provides far too little support for the challenges that face those with mental health problems."
The community leader and widely loved friend worked at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Norristown for 20 years.
Michael Morabito was a longtime local resident, former Navy pilot, owner of a baking company, and supporter of the Norristown community.
Larry Curry, a former county commissioner and state representative who helped create Montgomery Co. Community College, has passed away.
Ginny Volpe, 70, a longtime Norristown resident and longtime Wissahickon School District bus driver, has passed away.
A Norristown man who his family, fishing, and working on cars has passed away at the age of 47.
Ester Casillo, 70, was a judge in Montgomery County for three decades.
Bridgeport native and Villanova resident Bishop Louis Anthony DeSimone passed away last week at the age of 96.
Norristown's 97-year-old Army veteran, Theodore "Ted" Zabrosky, has passed away.
The slight but speedy Hall of Fame wide receiver brought "grit" to the gridiron long before it was a Philadelphia catchphrase.
Joseph "Smokey" Lasorda, 83, was a U.S. Navy Vet and owned the popular Lasorda's Marchwood Tavern with his three brothers.
Sad news from Elmwood Zoo about a park favorite.
"He lived an extraordinary life, inspiring countless people every day," his obituary notes.
Josephine Giaimo was 97. Rest in peace.
James Buccella's lifelong passion for baseball made a huge impact on the Norristown area.
Norristown's Peter Hollerbach had just married the love of his life shortly before his death.
Described as a "family oriented and very motivated" man, Roman W. Dychdala was a husband and a father of three children.
Dedicated public servant Dora Mae Beagle Hunt, 81, worked at the Norristown Public Library for 40 years until her death.
"Jessa was a wonderful, hysterically funny, talented and creative young woman," her obituary remembers.
Norristown's Paul Wright, a 1971 graduate of Methacton, worked for Superior Tube in Collegeville.
King of Prussia's Geoffrey J. Schmidt, 58, died in an accident during last Friday's storm.
Local business owner and Methacton graduate John Pergolese, 33, had a "larger than life personality that brought smiles," per his obituary.
Longtime Norristown woman and local teacher Estelle Oney has passed away. May she rest in peace.
Richard Dennis Kennedy, a well known journalist in Washington, D.C. and a union activist, has passed away at age 78.