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Emilie Brégy created acclaimed oil and watercolor paintings, both abstract and representational, for 80 years.

Beloved Hill portrait painter for 80 years dies at 104

I have met many extraordinary individuals in the Chestnut Hill area over the last 40 years, but Emilie (Kayo) Rivinus Brégy is definitely among the most memorable. more

by Len Lear | 1/16/25

Longtime Mt. Airy resident Howard A. Myrick, who died Nov. 12, had a decades-long history of military service and teaching communications in college, including at Temple University for 27 years.

Media scholar and military leader Howard Myrick dies

Howard A. Myrick, 90, was a longtime resident of West Mt. Airy and a professor emeritus in communications and media. more

12/12/24

Stephen Kerzner at Woodmere with his favorite dog, Sophie the Pug, who was rescued at age 13 by one of Kerzner's co-workers.

Longtime Woodmere museum personality dies at 74

Stephen Kerzner, the longtime director of the store at Woodmere, died of stroke complications. more

by Len Lear | 12/11/24

Philomena Rush, a much-loved Wyndmoor resident who was born and raised in a Northern Ireland farming community, had “about 52 cousins” and 12 brothers and sisters.

Local mother of four was known for her kindness

Philomena Rush, 90, a beloved Wyndmoor resident for 56 years who was born in Northern Ireland as one of 13 siblings, died Nov. 6. more

by Len Lear | 12/5/24

Jerome Balka's best quality was “his interest in fighting for the underdog,” said his son, Richard, “whether it was a recent immigrant, a new business owner or a client wrongly accused or just struggling. He liked fixing other people's problems.”

From pushcart to justice: ‘People’s lawyer’ Jerome Balka dies

Jerome (Jerry) Balka was a lawyer and community activist who championed Philadelphia street vendors and social justice causes. more

by Len Lear | 11/21/24

Judith Jamison, who grew up in Germantown and studied dance in Philadelphia, became a trailblazer in the arts and went on to lead the company founded by her mentor, Alvin Ailey.

Acclaimed dance pioneer Judith Jamison dies at 81

Judith Jamison, a groundbreaking performer who grew up in Germantown and later became director of the landmark Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, died Nov. 9. more

by Peter Crimmins, WHYY | 11/21/24

Florence Buckley, a nurse who worked for many years at Wissahickon Charter School in Germantown, was no stranger to protests, especially regarding environmental and climate change issues.

Pioneering LGBTQ+ activist and nurse Florence Buckley dies at 77

Florence Buckley, a registered nurse and community activist who lived in Northwest Philadelphia for 45 years, died peacefully in her sleep Oct. 16. more

by Len Lear | 11/14/24

Robert Seeley, his wife, Ruth, and daughter, Laura, are seen during a family vacation in Berwick upon Tweed in northern England, where Ruth grew up.

Lifelong Germantown human rights activist dies at 81

Robert Atkinson Seeley was the former executive director of the Central Committee for Conscientious Objectors. more

by Len Lear | 11/7/24

Richard and Phyllis Taylor are seen here in the early 1990s in a group called Witness for Peace in Washington, D.C., protesting American support for a right-wing dictatorship in Nicaragua. Each of the crosses has the name of someone killed fighting against the regime.

Northwest human rights crusader dies at 91

It is impossible to overstate the contributions to the causes of social justice made by Richard Knight Taylor. more

by Len Lear | 10/31/24

Oscar N. Johnson, a longtime Baptist deacon, trustee and choir member, said his faith was a guidepost throughout his life.

Veteran, Baptist deacon and retired supervisor dies at 102

Oscar N. Johnson, a retired contract supervisor who served as a deacon at his Germantown Church for over 30 years, died Oct. 14. more

by Kristin E. Holmes | 10/24/24

Donald Barlett (right), of Chestnut Hill, and James Steele, two of the most respected and honored figures in the history of American journalism.

Pulitzer-winning investigative journalist Don Barlett dies

Donald L. Barlett, a Chestnut Hill resident for 25 years and a much-honored investigative reporter, died Oct. 5. more

by Len Lear and Donna Shaw | 10/17/24

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