ᐅ Pennsylvania Death Notices 2009-2025
Purcell, John, Joann, Jeanne, Janet, James, Helen, Gladys...

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▰ John R Sr Purcell

Died July 23, … More Information
John R Sr Purcell, age 89 of Monroeville, Pennsylvania, went into the presence of the Lord on July 23, 2002.
Obituary published: July 24, 2002 in "Times Express"

▰ John P Purcell

Died May 13, … More Information
John P Purcell, of Pennsylvania, entered into eternal rest May 13, 2006. John was 71.
Obituary published: May 14, 2006 in "Bucks Co C-T"

▰ John M Purcell

Died May 02, … More Information
John M Purcell, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, entered Heaven's gates on May 2, 2004. John was 82.
Obituary published: May 03, 2004 in "Lancaster N-E"

▰ John M Purcell

Died May 02, … More Information
John M Purcell, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, joined the Lord May 2, 2004. John was 82.
Obituary published: May 03, 2004 in "Lancaster I-J"

▰ John J Iii Purcell

Died April 18, … More Information
John J Iii Purcell, age 26 of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, joined the Lord April 18, 2009.
Obituary published: April 19, 2009 in "Lancaster S-N"

▰ John J Purcell

Died October 25, … More Information
John J Purcell passed away October 25, 1948 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania.
Obituary published: October 26, 1948 in "Hazleton S-S"

▰ John J Purcell

Died December 06, … More Information
John J Purcell passed away December 6, 1981 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
Obituary published: December 07, 1981 in "Hazleton S-S"

▰ John H Purcell

Died June 22, … More Information
John H Purcell, of West Deer, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully June 22, 2006. John was 79.
Obituary published: June 23, 2006 in "Pittsburgh P-G"

▰ John H Purcell

Died July 10, … More Information
John H Purcell, born December 4, 1939 went into the presence of the Lord on July 10, 2015 in West Chester, Pennsylvania. John was 75.

▰ John J Purcell

Died December 07, … More Information
John J Purcell, born December 24, 1932 died December 7, 2013 in Pennsylvania. John was 80. Tags: #Troy #John #Anna #Purcell #United #Force #Korean #Vietnam #Master #Special #Office #Attorney #Bureau #Criminal #Holy #Jesus #Church #American #Police #National #Certified #Dauphin #Chiefs #Veterans #Association #Retired #Wormleysburg #Legion #Kathleen #Harrisburg #Matthew #Christine #Oradell #Mary #Buben #Newtown #Linda #Jennifer #Robert #Alyssa #Emily #Lauren #Daniel #Ryan #Elizabeth #Caitlyn #Michael #Neill #Derry #Christian #Allentown #Resurrection #Fund
Obituary: John J. Purcell, 80, of Harrisburg, passed away , 7, 2013 at the Community General Osteopathic Hospital.
Born 24, 1932 in Troy, NY; he was the son of the late John J. and Anna F, (McDermott) Purcell.
Johns distinguished career in law enforcement included service to both his country and the commonwealth. He was a 20 year veteran of the United States Air Force and served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. John retired from the USAF as a Master Sergeant and served as a Special Agent in the Office of Special Investigations. He then retired from the PA Office of Attorney General after 25 years as a Special Agent with the Bureau of Criminal Investigations, where he served as a criminal investigator and polygraphist.
He was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, American Association of Police Polygraphists, National Training of Certified Polygraphists, Dauphin Chiefs of Police, Vietnam War Veterans, Association of Retired U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigation, and the Wormleysburg American Legion Post. John also volunteered as the defensive coach of the Holy Name of Jesus midget football team for 15 years and was a positive influence on the lives of many young men through this dedication to the sport he loved.
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Ann H. Purcell; 2 sons, John J. Purcell III, and wife Kathleen, of Harrisburg and Matthew F. Purcell, and wife Christine, of Oradell, NJ; 2 daughters, Mary Elizabeth Buben, of Newtown and Linda C. Purcell, of Harrisburg; and 7 grandchildren, Jennifer L. Trostle, Robert P. Trostle, Alyssa M. Trostle, Emily A. Purcell, Lauren C. Purcell, Daniel F. Purcell and Ryan J. Purcell. He is predeceased by his sister Elizabeth A. Saburn, granddaughter Caitlyn M. Trostle, and son-in-law Michael T. Buben.
A viewing will be held evening from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Neill , 3501 Derry St., Harrisburg. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated , 11, 2013 at 11:00 am at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, 6150 Allentown Blvd., Harrisburg, with burial Resurrection . In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Name of Jesus Building Fund, 6150 Allentown Blvd., Harrisburg, PA 17112.

▰ John J Purcell

Died December 07, … More Information
John J Purcell, born December 24, 1932 entered into eternal rest December 7, 2013 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. John was 80.
Family members and close friends: , Dana Rankin, Cathy Stehman, Donna Slusser, Jim & Kathy West, Mike Brightbill, Jean Kreiser, Debi Mcilhenny, Diane Boyer ( Hill ), Jerilyn Capaccione, Henry Heisey, Francine Brooklyn New York, Kirby, Jason Cachara, Jay & Kris Wrabel & Family, Luther, Cliff O'hara, Vince Devitt, Syndi Guido Conrad, Don Wojtowich, Denise Ditanna, Lori Toia, William Long, Brad King, Kristy Ogden, Paula Wallower-runkle, Karen Weiss, Bergelt Family, John Murphy, Jack Kelly, Jack Lewis, John Freed, Beverly Oliveira, Michael Saburn, Bob Kuntz, Christine Murphy

▰ Joann Carol Purcell

Died August 30, … More Information
Joann Carol Purcell, born June 1, 1942 left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home August 30, 2014 in Pennsylvania. Joann was 72. Tags: #Thomas #Reading #Lewis #Esther #Lengle #Lisa #Brian #Fleetwood #Dawn #Muhlenberg #Paul #Mary #Leesport #Eleanor #Peter #Betty #Donald #Pflum #Nancy #Kenneth #Roxanne #Bonnie #Michael #Kayla #Kyle #Caitlyn #Sophia #Jazlynn #Barry #James #Theo #Penn #Berks #Memorial #American #Society #Bellevue
Obituary: Joann C. Purcell, 72, of Reading, passed away 30, 2014 in The Reading Hospital.
She is survived by her husband, Thomas P. Purcell. shared 49 years of marriage.

Joann was born in Reading on 1, 1942, a daughter of the late Lewis Killinger and Esther (Pflum) Lengle.


She is also survived by her children: Lisa and her husband, Brian Bogert, of Fleetwood; Dawn and her husband, J.R.
King, of Muhlenberg; and Paul Purcell and his significant other, Mary Mott of Leesport.

There are also her siblings: Eleanor and her husband, Peter Gravinese; Betty and her husband, Donald Beidler;
Margaret Pflum; Nancy Pflum; Kenneth and his wife, Roxanne Pflum; Tom and his wife, Bonnie Pflum; and Michael
Pflum; 3 grandchildren: Kayla, Kyle, and Caitlyn; anpd 2 great-granddaughters, Sophia and Jazlynn.

Joann was predeceased by her 2 brothers, Barry Pflum and James Pflum.

Services will be 5, 2014 at 1 p.m. in Theo C. Auman , 247 Penn St., Reading.
Burial to follow in Berks Memorial Gardens. A viewing will be 11-1 p.m. in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, people may donate to American Cancer Society,
498 Bellevue Ave., Reading, PA 19605.

www.theocauman.com.

▰ Joann Carol Purcell

Died August 30, … More Information
Joann Carol Purcell, born June 1, 1942 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before her August 30, 2014 in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania. Joann was 72.
Family members and close friends: , Joan Fish, Dave Bausch, Kathy Hoffert, Connie Beilhart, Susan Sorrentino, Nancy Wagner

▰ Joann Carol Purcell

Died August 30, … More Information
Joann Carol Purcell, born June 1, 1942 gained her wings on August 30, 2014 in Reading, Pennsylvania. Joann was 72.
Family members and close friends: , Joan Fish, Dave Bausch, Kathy Hoffert, Connie Beilhart, Susan Sorrentino, Nancy Wagner

▰ Jeanne (Jolliffe) Purcell

Died January 06, … More Information
Jeanne (Jolliffe) Purcell passed away January 6, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

▰ Janet L (Robatin) Purcell

Died February 23, … More Information
Janet L (Robatin) Purcell passed away peacefully February 23, 2004, at her home in Reading, Pennsylvania. She was 64.
Obituary published: February 24, 2004 in "Reading Eagle"

▰ James Thomas Purcell

Died September 10, … More Information
James Thomas Purcell, age 89 of West Chester, Pennsylvania, entered Heaven's gates on September 10, 2000.
Obituary published: September 11, 2000 in "Delaware Co D-T"

▰ James Thomas Purcell

Died September 09, … More Information
James Thomas Purcell, of West Chester, Pennsylvania, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before James September 9, 2000. James was 89.
Obituary published: September 10, 2000 in "Delaware Co D-T"

▰ Helen M Purcell

Died March 23, … More Information
Helen M Purcell, of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home March 23, 2005. Helen was 74.
Obituary published: March 24, 2005 in "Pittsburgh P-G"

▰ Helen M Purcell

Died March 22, … More Information
Helen M Purcell died unexpectedly on March 22, 2005 at the age of 74 in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.
Obituary published: March 23, 2005 in "Pittsburgh P-G"

▰ Helen B (Sierzega) Purcell

Died February 28, … More Information
Helen B (Sierzega) Purcell, age 83 of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, entered the Kingdom of Heaven February 28, 2008.
Obituary published: February 29, 2008 in "The Phoenix"

▰ Gladys J Purcell

Died September 03, … More Information
Gladys J Purcell, born September 25, 1941 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before her September 3, 2015 in New Ringgold, Pennsylvania. Gladys was 73.

▰ Geraldine Hempel Purcell

Died August 09, … More Information
Geraldine Hempel Purcell passed away August 9, 2014 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Tags: #Thomas
Obituary: Geraldine passed away on , 9, 2014. Geraldine was a resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at the time of passing. Geraldine was married to Thomas.

▰ Frank B Jr Purcell

Died November 16, … More Information
Frank B Jr Purcell, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, died on November 16, 2004. Frank was 74.
Obituary published: November 17, 2004 in "Harrisburg P-N"

▰ Frances M (Mateka) Purcell

Died April 22, … More Information
Frances M (Mateka) Purcell, age 80 of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, departed this life Sunday April 22, 2002.
Obituary published: April 23, 2002 in "Harrisburg P-N"

▰ Florence M (Henry) Purcell

Died October 02, … More Information
Florence M (Henry) Purcell, 68, of West Grove, Pennsylvania departed this life October 2, 2001.
Obituary published: October 03, 2001 in "Lancaster N-E"

▰ Florence M (Henry) Purcell

Died October 02, … More Information
Florence M (Henry) Purcell, of West Grove, Pennsylvania, entered the Kingdom of Heaven October 2, 2001. Florence was 68.
Obituary published: October 03, 2001 in "Lancaster I-J"

▰ Evelyn (Decesare) Purcell

Died December 07, … More Information
Evelyn (Decesare) Purcell, of Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she December 7, 2007. Evelyn was 78.
Obituary published: December 08, 2007 in "Hazleton S-S"

▰ Elayne A (Schmidt) Purcell

Died February 05, … More Information
On February 5, 1996, Elayne A (Schmidt) Purcell, 75, of Morningside, Pennsylvania left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home.
Obituary published: February 06, 1996 in "Pittsburgh P-G"

▰ Edward "Mr Ed" Purcell

Died November 10, … More Information
Edward "Mr Ed" Purcell, of Pennsylvania, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord November 10, 2006. Edward was 73.
Obituary published: November 11, 2006 in "Bucks Co C-T"

▰ Edward "Mr Ed" Purcell

Died November 09, … More Information
Edward "Mr Ed" Purcell, of Pennsylvania, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Edward November 9, 2006. Edward was 73.
Obituary published: November 10, 2006 in "Bucks Co C-T"

▰ Dorothy Purcell

Died November 15, … More Information
Dorothy Purcell, born June 10, 1933 passed from this life on November 15, 2016 in Millersville, Pennsylvania. Dorothy was 83.

▰ Dorothy Purcell

Died November 30, … More Information
Dorothy Purcell, age 71 of Pennsylvania, born in New Jersey, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home November 30, 2006.
Obituary published: December 01, 2006 in "Sentinel"

▰ Dorothy Purcell

Died December 01, … More Information
Dorothy Purcell, age 71 of Carlisle, Pennsylvania passed away December 1, 2006.
Obituary published: December 02, 2006 in "Sentinel"

▰ Dorothy Purcell

Died November 29, … More Information
Dorothy Purcell, of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, departed this life Sunday November 29, 2006. Dorothy was 71.
Obituary published: November 30, 2006 in "Sentinel"

▰ Clarence R Purcell

Died June 04, … More Information
Clarence R Purcell, of Berwick, Pennsylvania, entered eternal life June 4, 2007. Clarence was 95.
Obituary published: June 05, 2007 in "Press E"

▰ Christopher Cale Purcell

Died September 07, … More Information
Christopher Cale Purcell, age 17 of Emporium, Pennsylvania, entered eternal life September 7, 2008.
Obituary published: September 08, 2008 in "BradEra"

▰ Cheryl J (Pickens) Purcell

Died December 26, … More Information
Cheryl J (Pickens) Purcell, of Pennsylvania, born in Rochester, New York, went to be with the Lord on December 26, 2007. Cheryl was 48.
Obituary published: December 27, 2007 in "Harrisburg P-N"

▰ Charles H "Pizza Charlie" Purcell

Died March 27, … More Information
Charles H "Pizza Charlie" Purcell, of Milvale, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully March 27, 2012. Charles was 75.
Obituary published: March 28, 2012 in "PFNews"

▰ Charles E Purcell

Died September 09, … More Information
Charles E Purcell died unexpectedly on September 9, 2005 at the age of 79 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
Obituary published: September 10, 2005 in "Harrisburg P-N"

▰ Charles E Purcell

Died September 07, … More Information
Charles E Purcell, of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, joined the Lord September 7, 2005. Charles was 79.
Obituary published: September 08, 2005 in "Harrisburg P-N"

▰ Carolyn (Albert) Purcell

Died November 17, … More Information
Carolyn (Albert) Purcell passed away November 17, 1993 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Obituary published: November 18, 1993 in "Hazleton S-S"

▰ Caitlyn M Miss Purcell

Died August 25, … More Information
Caitlyn M Miss Purcell, age 22 of Perkasie, Pennsylvania passed away August 25, 2018.
Obituary published: August 26, 2018 in "Ambler Gazette"

▰ Billy G "Bill" Purcell

Died August 05, … More Information
Billy G "Bill" Purcell, age 76 of Cecil, Pennsylvania, departed this life Sunday August 5, 2006.
Obituary published: August 06, 2006 in "Pittsburgh P-G"

▰ Billy G "Bill" Purcell

Died August 04, … More Information
Billy G "Bill" Purcell, age 76 of Cecil, Pennsylvania, departed this life Sunday August 4, 2006.
Obituary published: August 05, 2006 in "Pittsburgh P-G"

▰ Betty Jane (Wood) Purcell

Died November 01, … More Information
Betty Jane (Wood) Purcell passed away peacefully November 1, 2009, at her home in Hopewell, Pennsylvania. She was 78.
Obituary published: November 02, 2009 in "Lancaster I-J"

▰ Bertha A (Frantz) Purcell

Died September 22, … More Information
Bertha A (Frantz) Purcell passed away peacefully September 22, 2007, at her home in York, Pennsylvania. She was 103.
Obituary published: September 23, 2007 in "York SD"

▰ Bertha A (Frantz) Purcell

Died September 24, … More Information
Bertha A (Frantz) Purcell, 102, of York, Pennsylvania departed this life September 24, 2007.
Obituary published: September 25, 2007 in "York DR"

▰ Barbara A Purcell

Died April 22, … More Information
Barbara A Purcell, 81 of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master, April 22, 2011.
Obituary published: April 23, 2011 in "Harrisburg P-N"

▰ Barbara Ann Purcell

Died June 08, … More Information
Barbara Ann Purcell, born November 24, 1939 joined the Lord June 8, 2015 in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Barbara was 75. Tags: #William
Obituary: Barbara was born on 24, 1939 and passed away on , 8, 2015. Barbara was a resident of West Chester, Pennsylvania at the time of passing. Barbara was married to William.
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