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For three decades, longtime Chestnut Hill resident John J. Currie, Jr. made sure the Local got to dozens of area businesses, honor boxes and mail subscribers on time.
John J. Currie, Jr., who delivered the Local to readers for 30 years, dies at 81
“I want our readers to know that John Currie might not have had his name on the masthead, but for three decades he was the main reason people had a copy of the Local in their hands." more
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"Winter Lights, Germantown Avenue,” an oil painting on panel done by Chestnut Hill artist Paul Rickert in 1997.
Iconic Chestnut Hill artist dies at 77
Paul James Rickert, 77, one of Chestnut Hill's most iconic and beloved artists, died last week of complications from Parkinson's disease. more
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Former advertising sales representative for the Local, Maureen Gallo, “had a riotous sense of humor, a fantastic laugh and a zest for life,” said Sonia Leounes, former Local advertising manager.
Former Local sales rep and 'free spirit' dies at 55
Maureen Gallo, of Wyndmoor, a former advertising sales representative for the Local, died of cardiac arrest at age 55. more
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Albert John Wenzel, with his sons, Austin, Tony and Andrew.
Albert John Wenzel, multitalented CHA grad, dies at 76
Albert John Wenzel, formerly of Wyndmoor and former member of Whitemarsh Valley Country Club, died April 11. more
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The daughter of a prominent Unitarian minister in the South, Linda was exposed to the civil rights movement early in her life and those experiences - including meeting legends Whitney Young, Coretta Scott King and Julian Bond - influenced her career and community activism.
Linda Brunn, Mt. Airy social justice warrior, dies at 79
Linda Brunn, social justice activist and volunteer for countless causes in Northwest Philadelphia, died March 25 at Einstein Medical Center. more
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Chris Romig (left) on a recent afternoon, sitting with friends Sam Bugay and guitarist Scott Davis.
Unconventional local personality Chris Romig dies at 61
With his long white beard and jean jacket, looking like a hippie from the 1960s, Gerald Christian Romig III definitely stood out in Chestnut Hill. more
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“Ada Bello was a brilliant, courageous woman,” a friend wrote in a Facebook post. “She will be deeply missed.”
Gay rights pioneer dies at 89
Ada Bello, who lived all her adult life in Northwest Philadelphia and her last 18 years at Cathedral Village in Roxborough, died of pneumonia and Covid. more
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Presiding Bishop Frank T. Griswold III (left) greets his predecessor, the Rt. Rev. Edmond L. Browning, during Griswold's installation ceremony as the 25th presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church on Jan. 10, 1998, at the Washington National Cathedral.
A legacy of courage for a trailblazing bishop
The Rt. Rev. Frank Tracy Griswold, III, of Chestnut Hill, the 25th presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church who came under fire after supporting the ordination of women and gay Christians, died on March 5. more
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Beloved Hill scholar, author and professor dies at 93
Harold Bershady, 93, a respected author, professor, intellectual and beloved family man who lived in Chestnut Hill for the past 31 years and in Mt. Airy before that, died Feb. 18. more
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Relatives gathered around to celebrate the 99th birthday of Mrs. Davenport (front, center) a little over four years ago.
Beloved teacher, mother and pioneer dies at 103
Alice Davenport, a beloved former teacher at Germantown Friends School as well as the first African American teacher in Norristown in 1952, died at age 103 on Feb. 1. more
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Michael A. Savar and his wife, Esther, with Todd and Dana, the children from his first marriage.
Wyndmoor businessman, puzzle maven, 'collector,' dies
Michael Alan Savar, of Wyndmoor, died peacefully at his home on Jan. 14 at age 81. more
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For nine years, Kathy Shaifer was executive director of the Chestnut Hill Conservancy (then called the Chestnut Hill Historical Society). Her husband, Carl, said last week, “It was a joy to be married for 63 years to this marvelous person.”
Beloved former CH Conservancy director dies at 88
Kathy Shaifer, a longtime Chestnut Hill resident who served as executive director of the Chestnut Hill Conservancy (formerly the Chestnut Hill Historical Society), died Jan. 19. more
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Robyn Buseman, former Chestnut Hill College adjunct professor of criminal justice, devoted all of her adult life to teaching and “restorative justice.”
Passionate advocate for justice dies at 68
Growing up during the civil rights movement of the 1960s, Robyn Buseman was deeply affected by the assassinations of public figures . more
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Sharon Church McNabb's work is included in the permanent collections of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia, and others around the world.
World-renowned metalsmith dies at 74
Longtime Chestnut Hill resident Sharon Church McNabb, an acclaimed metalsmith and studio jeweler, died on Christmas Day. more
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Jean Cálves Hemphill
Chestnut Hill matriarch Jean Hemphill dies at 97
Jean Cálves Hemphill, who raised eight children in Chestnut Hill as the wife of the late city controller Alexander Hemphill, died Jan. 23 outside Oxford, MD. more
Peter DePaul, seen here with his wife, Nevis, created The DePaul Group, one of the Philadelphia area's most successful real estate development firms with more than 1,200 employees and headquartered in Flourtown.
Local real estate tycoon, father of 11, dies at 95
Peter DePaul, Sr., was a true rags-to-riches story. more
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Donald Rackin with his daughter, Rebecca, a Mt. Airy artist who created this pig, Daisy, seen in front of Bredenbeck’s Bakery in September 2006.
Beloved local professor, scholar and editor dies at 89
Donald Rackin, 89, a professor of Victorian literature who taught at Temple University for 33 years, died at home on Nov. 23, the day before Thanksgiving. more
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The Rev. Dr. Richard N. Stewart was working on a project documenting the contributions of Africans and African Americans to the Lutheran Church.
Dr. Richard Stewart, Mt. Airy seminary's spiritual giant
Associate Professor Emeritus Richard N. Stewart died in his Mt. Airy home of 33 years on Nov. 13 after a long illness. He was 78. more
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Joilet Harris-Lawton performing in “Retro Love” in June 2016 at the Drake Theater in Center City.
'Germantown girl,' a show biz superstar, dies at 64
In the Philadelphia theater community, lifelong Germantown resident Joilet Harris-Lawton was regarded as a superstar.  more
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Rujean Mitinger was not one to sit by and watch. She took an active role in the community.
Popular preschool director and hospital receptionist dies at 87
Rujean Inglis Mitinger, 87, of Chestnut Hill, former director of The Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill Preschool, died on Nov. 6. more
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