Obituary

Lower Merion resident, Bruce Kauffman, died on November 29, at the age of 86. In 1998 he was appointed as a Federal District Court Judge, on the recommendation of Arlen Specter, who at that time was still a Republican. In 1979, Kauffman ran for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, but lost to John Flaherty, who cross-filed and won both the Republican and Democratic primaries. In … [Read more...] about Bruce Kauffman, PA Supreme Court Justice And U.S. District Judge, 86

From Legacy.com George Thompson Pew, Jr., March 25, 1942 – November 18, 2021. George Thompson Pew, Jr. of Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, November 18. Born in Bryn Mawr, to George Thompson Pew and Constance Clarke Pew. Tom’s great-grandfather, Joseph Newton Pew, was the founder of Sun Oil Company. His grandfather, J. Howard … [Read more...] about George T. Pew, Jr., 79 – His Great Grandfather Founded Sun Oil

Hillard Madway, a successful businessman and Friends Central Board Trustee, died at his home in Bryn Mawr at the age of 94.  According to the Inquirer - Mr. Madway was the former head of several companies that operated in the building construction business. He owned Conshohocken-based Ridge Pike Lumber Co., and Ridge Homes; was a longtime executive at Evans Products Co.; … [Read more...] about Hillard Madway, 94, Founder Of Ridge Homes

If you were old enough to try to fight a speeding ticket in Lower Merion, any time before 1985, there's a good chance that your case would have been heard by Robert P. (Bob) Johnson. On April 29, The Inquirer reported that Johnson, at the age of 94,  died on April 25 at Beaumont Retirement Community in Rosemont. Johnson served as a Magistrate District Judge … [Read more...] about Robert P. Johnson, 94 – Lower Merion Magistrate And State Legislator (At The Same Time, For A Few Years)

Don Rosen, 81 The Inquirer reported on Monday (October 19) that well- known and successful Philadelphia car merchant, Don Rosen, died on Sunday (October 18).  Don Rosen (center), Director of Operations at Bernicker Cadillac/BMW, 1978 … [Read more...] about Don Rosen, 81