James Gillies, a former Chestnut Hill resident, died of heart failure at age 66 at St Luke’s Hospital in Allentown on March 26.
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by Len Lear
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5/15/25
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Virginia “Ginny” Ashenfelter died on April 22 at age 94 in the Complete Care at Harston Hall Nursing Home in Flourtown.
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by Len Lear
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5/8/25
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From 1982 to 2017 I wrote a weekly restaurant review column. It seemed almost every time we visited a Center City restaurant, we would see Thom Cardwell.
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by Len Lear
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5/1/25
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John Randolph Williams Jr., a bon vivant known for his prowess as a cook, competitive tennis player and builder of homes, died on April 9.
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by Len Lear
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4/24/25
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Not too many local musicians have memories of playing with two legendary American innovators and composers, but Ron Lipscomb performed with the best.
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by Len Lear
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4/17/25
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Lauren Wiley, a fierce advocate for public education, dedicated journalist and community leader, died of a heart attack in her West Mt. Airy home Feb. 28.
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by Len Lear
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4/10/25
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Longtime Chestnut Hill resident Bernadette L. Maguire worked on projects including the development of heat shields for the Apollo spacecraft program.
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by Len Lear
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3/27/25
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Carl Shaifer, a longtime Chestnut Hill resident known for his business acumen and tireless community service, died March 5 of age-related causes.
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by Len Lear
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3/20/25
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Sarah West, a longtime Mt. Airy resident and beloved figure in the Wissahickon Valley community, died of age-related ailments.
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by Len Lear
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2/27/25
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Bob Perkins, of Wyncote, a legend in Philadelphia radio who worked as an on-air host in broadcasting for more than 50 years, died Jan. 21.
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by Len Lear
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2/20/25
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Patricia Anne Urevick, an acclaimed park advocate and healthcare provider, died Jan. 20, four days before her 70th birthday.
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by Len Lear
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2/20/25
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John Edward “Jay” Flaherty Jr., an attorney, former deputy mayor, Vietnam veteran and master gardener, died Feb. 9.
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by Staff
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2/19/25
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Bonds, who died Jan. 13 at age 72, was a member of the Philadelphia Black Cowboys. But as much as he loved horses, he loved playing the blues even more.
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by Len Lear
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2/13/25
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During her decades as a journalist at the Local, Shelly not only won statewide awards for her work, but also earned deep respect and gratitude.
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By Pete Shelly
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2/6/25
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Charles Jared Ingersoll, a lifelong Chestnut Hill area resident and former Executive Vice President and Director of The Rittenhouse Trust Company, died Jan. 15.
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by Len Lear
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2/6/25
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Julie Chovanes, of Chestnut Hill, championed transgender rights and won landmark cases for the transgender community.
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by Len Lear
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2/6/25
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Richard Alexander passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025 at the age of 78.
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2/5/25
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Sarah Ludlow Ogden Smith, a social worker and community advocate with deep ties to Chestnut Hill history, died Jan. 4 at her home.
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by Len Lear
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1/30/25
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Charles Day Dilks, a Chestnut Hill giant in the field of conservation, died Dec. 28, 2024, of cardiac amyloidosis at his home.
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by Len Lear
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1/23/25
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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.
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by Len Lear
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1/16/25
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