Mary T. Arnold


Mary Theresa Arnold (née Murphy), a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and lifelong servant of the Catholic Church, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025, at the age of 89. Born in Mayfair, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Harry Murphy and Mary Theresa Murphy, Mary dedicated her life to her family, faith, and community.

Alongside her late husband, John William Arnold Jr., Mary gave birth to 16 children, whom she raised in St. Jerome’s Parish in Northeast Philadelphia, instilling a deep love for the Church and its teachings. A staunch pro-life advocate, she devoted herself to defending the sanctity of life and supporting the vulnerable.

After raising all of her children, and at age 62, Mary embarked on her career as a Computer Science teacher at Nativity BVM Catholic Grade School located in Port Richmond, Philadelphia. During her career, she built multiple computer labs, creating invaluable opportunities for students to learn and thrive in an ever-changing technological world. She later taught at St. Laurentius School and retired at the remarkable age of 81 but continued to share her faith by teaching CCD classes. A daily communicant, Mary found strength in the Eucharist and shared her unwavering faith with others.

Mary’s compassion extended far beyond her family. In the 1970s, she opened her home to foster children from St. Vincent’s Orphanage and provided shelter to unwed mothers, creating a haven for those in need. Her life was a testament to service, faith, and love.

Mary is survived by her 16 children: Mary Therese von Vital (Michael), John William Arnold III (Susan), Ellen Marie Amedeo (Dominic), Catherine Marie Cady (Richard), Rosemarie (Hawthorne) Wells (late Russell), Bernadette Marie Francesco (Louis), Joseph Theodore Arnold (late Deborah), Anne Marie McMahon, James Paul Arnold (Mary Carol), Thomas Patrick Arnold, Margaret Mary Shepherd (Joseph), Harry James Arnold (Renee), Michelle Marie Healy (late Patrick), Matthew Andrew Arnold, Regina Marie Rausch (Christopher), and Andrew Richard Arnold (Devon). She also leaves behind 46 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and countless others whose lives she touched.

Relative and friends are invited to her viewing 6 to 8 pm Thursday, January 23, 2025, at John F. Fluehr and Sons Funeral Home 3301 Cottman avenue Philadelphia, PA 19149.

There will be a second viewing, on Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 8 to 10 am at St. Jerome's Church 8100 Colfax street Philadelphia, PA 19136. Her mass will begin after the viewing at 10:00 am.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Guiding Star Ministries: 222 North 17th Street, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Phone: 215-587-3555

Website: https://www.guidingstar.org/donations


Mary Theresa Arnold’s life of faith and service leaves an enduring legacy of love and devotion to God, her family, and her community.

William Patrick Walsh Jr.

William Patrick Walsh Jr.
February 27, 1952 – January 14, 2025
 
William Patrick Walsh, lovingly known as Bill, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, in Abington, PA, at the age of 72. Born on February 27, 1952, in Philadelphia, he was the son of William Patrick Walsh Sr. and Mary McDonough.
 
Bill devoted his life to his family and his work, spending many dedicated years at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. He was a loyal friend, a devoted husband to his wife, Carol Sopinski Walsh, and a proud father to Kelly, Michael, and Becky. He adored his grandchildren, Kiera, Michael, Mia, and Ava, who were the light of his life.
 
A lifelong Philadelphian, Bill was the biggest Eagles fan, cheering for his team through every high and low. He will always be remembered for his generosity, his unwavering commitment to providing for his family, and the love he showed to those around him.
 
Bill is survived by his siblings, Rose, Katie, and Jimmy, along with numerous nieces and nephews, who will forever cherish his memory. He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings, twin brother Michael, Sue, and Franny but leaves behind a legacy of love and loyalty.
 
Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation Saturday January 18, 2025  2:00pm. Followed by a 3:00pm celebration of Bill’s life at John F Fluehr & Sons Funeral Home 3301 Cottman Ave Philadelphia, Pa. 19149. His memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
 

Elizabeth E. Paton

We are very saddened to announce that Elizabeth Eaton Paton (Betty) was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday January 4th 2025. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great- grandmother and a devout Christian.

Betty was born on September 19, 1934, to James and Elizabeth Eaton. Growing up, Betty was a schoolteacher at First Century Gospel Church. On August 3, 1958, Betty married the love of her life, Roger Paton.

Her father came to the United States from Northern Ireland. Betty made many trips to Northern Ireland to spend time with her Irish family, whom she loved.

Jesus was everything to Betty and she cherished any time she had studying her Bible. She was known for being a prayer warrior.

Betty was a member of Christian Life Church. She also attended Gospel of Grace Church and Calvary Chapel.

Everyone knew of her Christian values. Betty was involved with Angel Food Ministries, and she worked in the Children’s Ministry at Christian Life Church for many years. Later in life, she started a prayer chain and hosted many prayer gatherings.

Betty was preceded in death by James and Elizabeth Eaton (Parents), James Eaton (Brother), Roger Allen Paton Sr. (Husband), Roger Allen Paton Jr. (Son), James Matthew Paton (Son), and Penelope Yoder (Great-Granddaughter). She is survived by Barbara Paton (Loving daughter-in-law) and her children Ricky Allen Paton (Grandson); Christy Elaine Yoder (Granddaughter) and her family Derek Yoder (Husband), Morgan Yoder (Great-granddaughter), Graham Yoder (Great-grandson), and Madison Yoder (Great-granddaughter); Heather Elizabeth Ballie (Granddaughter) and her family, Phillip Ballie (Husband), Fitzwilliam “Fitz” Ballie (Great-grandson), and Emma Ballie (Great-granddaughter); Elizabeth “Beth” Howell (Daughter) and her husband Robert Howell, and their children Elizabeth Sara Chase (Granddaughter) and her family Phillip Chase (Husband), Elizabeth “Anne” Chase (Great-granddaughter), and Magnolia “Maggie” Chase (Great-granddaughter); Robert Allen Howell (Grandson) and his family Christine Howell (Wife), and Parker Howell (Great-grandson); Letitia “Tricia” Lee (Daughter) and her husband, Lt. Col. Robert Lee (Ret.), and their family, Preston Mitchell Lee (Grandson), Andrew Patrick Lee (Grandson), and Payton Elizabeth Lee (Granddaughter).

Betty’s favorite passage in the Bible was Psalm 23.

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing 12:00 to 1:00 pm Saturday, January 11, 2025 at the Christian Life Church, 3100 Galloway Road, Bensalem, PA 19020 followed by her funeral service that will begin at 1:00 pm. Elizabeth's Interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery after her service.

Steven Toth

Steven Toth, 97, of Hainesport NJ and Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025 surrounded by his family.

Steve was born in Tallya, Hungary where he was trained as a professional tailor. He served with the Hungarian army until he came to America during the Hungarian Revolution in 1957. He worked hard to learn English and proudly became an American citizen. He worked as a tailor at Daroff and Sons and Botany 500 making custom men's suits. He ran his own custom drapery business and spent time teaching at Craft Fashion Institute. Steve enjoyed the casinos, music and dancing with his wife through out his life. 

He is predeceased by his wife of 62 yrs Mary(nee) Salvino. Loving father of Stevie, Marisa Kilman( Robert), Nancy Minich (William). Adoring Pops  of Lauren-Michele, Brittany,  Madeline and Christian. Proud Nonno of Aubrey, Avery, Harlow, Charlie and Hadley.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Steve's visitation on Saturday, January 18, 2025 from 9:15-10:15 a.m. at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, 3000 Cottman Ave., Phila., 19149. Where his Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimers Foundation would be greatly appreciated.

Maureen I. Pimble


Maureen Pimble, of Southampton PA, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at her home, surrounded by loved ones, at the age of 89.

Maureen is the beloved wife of the late Thomas Pimble.Devoted mother of 8 sons; Thomas, Joseph, Michael, Laurence, Edward, Brian, Timothy, and Christopher Pimble and 5 daughters; Elizabeth Plum, Laura Pimble, Maureen T. Pimble, Theresa Treichel, Aileen Hailey and the Loving grandmother of 30.

Maureen was Pre-deceased by a daughter Helene Pimble.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her visitation at St. Cecilia Church, 535 Rhawn Street, Phila., PA 19111 on Saturday, January 11, 2025 starting at 9:30 AM, followed by a Mass at 10:30 AM. Interment will take place after the mass at Hillside Cemetery at 2556 Susquehanna Rd, Abington, PA.

Thomas J. Schwartz, Sr.

Thomas J. Schwartz, Sr. of Middleton, Massachusetts, formerly of the Mayfair and Juniata sections of Philadelphia, PA, passed peacefully on January 5, 2025 at age 90. Thomas was the beloved husband of the late Joanne (nee Delaney) for 61 years and the loving father of Mary Zarrella, M.D. (James) of Danvers, MA, Joanne, Ph.D. of Middleton, MA, and the late Thomas J. Jr. (Heather). He was the brother of the late Esther Robinette (the late James), Barbara Mackin (the late John, Jr.), Mary Kahlert (Kenneth), and brother-in-law of Sr. Maria Paula Delaney, IHM. Thomas will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, Ices (Joshua), Brandon, and Connor Schwartz, Julianne Zarrella, and his many nieces and nephews. Thomas was a proud member of Northeast Catholic High School Class of 1953 and Holy Innocents School Class of 1949.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Thomas’ Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday, January 14 at 10:30 a.m. located at St. Matthew Roman Catholic Church, 3000 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19149 where visitation will take place from 9:15-10:15 a.m. Interment will be at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Thomas’ memory may be made to Northeast Catholic Alumni Association or Holy Innocents School 

Anna O. Perrong

Anna Perrong (Osinski)

Anna passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024 at home in Sellersville, PA.

Anne (as she preferred) was born on July 27, 1924 in Sellersville, PA. She was raised in Philadelphia's Art Museum area and was educated at Girls High School (graduated 1941) then went onto Temple University School of Pharmacy (graduated 1944), where she met her future husband, John Pierce Perrong.
She participated in numerous (Rho Psi) sorority functions during her years at Temple. Anne and John were married after he returned from World War II where he served as an Army medic in Germany. 

Anne started her career at Dupont as a chemist and later worked at Sharp & Dohme as a research chemist while John Pierce pursued a career in pharmaceutical sales & as a pharmacist.

Anne and John moved into a new home in Northeast Philadelphia in 1950.  They had two children, a son Robert, (born 1950) and a daughter, Carolyn (born 1960) 

Anne took time out from her career to raise her children but after the children matured, she went back to work as a pharmacist at Germantown Hospital (1968 - 1991) and later volunteered there for over 20 years. Aside from her pharmacy career and being a homemaker, she played cello in the Olney Symphony Orchestra (for nearly 50 years) and was active in several string quartet groups.  Additionally Anne served as Personnel Chairman for the Olney Symphony.  She still remains in contact with many friends she made over the years in music.

Anne also enjoyed tending to her beautiful gardens at her home in NE Philadelphia and helped to tend the gardens in her recent home in Sellersville. Her favorite activities have always included making family holiday dinners. Besides her two children Anna has two grandchildren, Jon and Rob, and two great-grand daughters Emma and Ava which happen to be identical twins.  Additionally she has a very supportive son-in-law, Sean Corsaut, and a loving daughter-in-law, Karen Perrong. We will all miss the love, wisdom and dignity of our Anne.

Relatives and friends are invited to her visitation Friday, January 10 at 9:00 am - 10:15 am and funeral mass 10:30 am at St. Agnes Catholic Church 445 Main St. Sellersville, Pa. 18960. Interment will take place at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 

Roger C. May

Born in Youngstown, Ohio, Roger was proud to grow up in the small town of East Palestine, OH where he graduated from East Palestine High School in 1961 and also earned the rank of Eagle Scout. While in high school he placed second in the Ohio State Driving Rodeo. He completed a bachelor's degree at the University of Michigan in 1965 and earned a PhD in metallurgical engineering at Ohio State University in 1970.

While at U of M Roger was a member of a science and engineering fraternity where he was noted for his great sense of humor and the fact that he had the East Palestine Daily Leader newspaper delivered to the fraternity house. Roger also resided in Columbus, OH and Media, PA before settling in Glenside and later Warminster, PA.

After receiving his doctorate, Roger relocated to the Philadelphia area to take a job with the Franklin Institute. He was then hired by Betz Laboratories in Trevose, PA where he worked in research and development. While at Betz he and colleagues were granted several U.S. and European patents for the invention of Dianodic II and other chemical treatments that prevent corrosion in industrial water cooling systems. Roger continued to work for this company (which was later acquired by GE) until his retirement in 2008.

Roger enjoyed the outdoors, camping, and traveling, especially when he could travel by car. He was a car enthusiast, having a passion for automobiles and driving experiences. When his children were young, he took the family on a five week summer road trip to the West Coast in a Volkswagen camper bus; the vacation included visits to St. Louis, the Grand Canyon, Disneyland, San Francisco, the Great Salt Lake, Yosemite and Yellowstone National Parks, and the Grand Tetons.

He also spent much time in Maine, Cape May, NJ, and Key West, FL. An avid Beatles fan, Roger amassed a huge collection of music by artists from every genre during his lifetime. His deep appreciation of music led him to upgrade to new music players as soon as they became available because he loved the way higher quality sound systems enhanced his favorite songs. In addition to his love of cars and music, Roger was a big fan of technology in general and Apple products specifically. He was among the early investors in Apple, Inc. and successively owned many (if not all) of the products developed by the company.

Roger prided himself on his ability to find innovative approaches to daily tasks that made life easier and more pleasant for himself and the people he loved; if you wanted to know anything from the best way to load a dishwasher to the most efficient driving route from point A to point B, he was the one to ask. Roger was an avid jogger and connoisseur of gourmet meals, especially those prepared by his wife Lisa. He found humor in everyday life, was generous with his enthusiastic encouragement and supportive words, and had a hearty, genuine, infectious laugh that delighted all who knew him.
He will be deeply missed by his wife Lisa May, daughter Cathleen (Aubrey) Moyer, son Chris (Jaun) May, grandchildren Alex, Sam, Aiden and Avery, as well as many cousins and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents Pauline and Cletus May, and the mother of his children Susan May.

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing 10:00 to 12:00pm Wednesady, Janary 8, 2025 followed by his serive at 12:00 pm at John F. Fluehr and Sons Funeral Home, 3301 Cottman Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19149. Interment will take place at Forest Hills cemetery after the service.

Andrew W. Krayger


Andrew, of Philadelphia, passed away on December 30, 2024 at the age of 68.
He was the beloved husband of the late Rosemaire Krayger.

Andrew graduated with the Class of 1974 from Saint Joseph Prep. He was a long time employee of Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA). Andrew enjoyed watching Philadelphia Eagles games, but his favorite pastime was to play his favorite musical instrument , which was the organ.

Andrew is survived by his brother William A. (Linda) Krayger.

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Wednesday, January 8, 2025 from 9:15 to 10:15 am, followed by a 10:30 Mass at Saint Matthew Church, 3000 Cottman Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19149.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Andrew's name, can be made to  St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Amy L. Buckenmayer


Amy Buckenmayer, cherished daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2024, at the age of 49, after a courageous eight-year battle with ovarian cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends in her final moments.

Born in Denville, New Jersey, Amy grew up in Cedar Knolls, where she cultivated her love for life and learning. She spent her later years enjoying the tranquility of Long Beach Island and the Cape May peninsula, always near the ocean she adored, with her faithful companion, Ronan, by her side.

Amy's educational journey took her to Michigan State University and the University of Minnesota, where she initially pursued a career in sports journalism. Her heart, however, led her to marketing within the internet services sector before finding her true calling in working for cancer patients and survivors through the marketing of specialty clothing. Her work in this field was not only professional but deeply personal, providing her with profound insights into her own battle with cancer.

A woman of many talents, Amy was an accomplished photographer, capturing the beauty of the world around her. She was a singer and a lover of the theater arts. She embraced Eastern philosophies, finding solace and wisdom in her study of Hinduism and Buddhism, which influenced her life profoundly. Her sorority sisters from Michigan State were the core of her loving circle of friends, a testament to the life-long sisterhood she so cherished.

Amy leaves behind her mom Dixie, her dad and stepmom Bob and Maggie, and her brothers, Matthew, Kurt, and Christopher, who will forever remember her vibrant spirit and indomitable will to live with intention.

A celebration of Amy's life will be held on the New Jersey Shore in the spring. For those wishing to receive updates on the event, please send your request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

For anyone desiring to donate in her name, the family suggests contributions to Jill’s Wish www.jillswish.org, an organization that held a very special place for Amy.

Amy's resilience, loving nature and creative light will live forever with all of us who hold her in our hearts. She will be dearly missed.


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