Memorial Corner

Robert L. Brant Jr., Esq. (August 10, 1955 - October 23, 2023)

Robert L. Brant, Jr. beloved husband of Diane L. Brant, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2023 at Reading Hospital surrounded by his family. Bob and Diane met 50 years ago as freshmen at Ursinus College and recently celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary. Bob graduated from Pottsgrove High School in 1973. He matriculated to Ursinus College (1977) where he earned his bachelor's degree in history, discovering a love of the subject matter that lasted his lifetime with a particular fascination with the Civil War. Most recently, Bob was completing a personal interest project collecting and curating a history of the Brant family in collaboration with the local historical societies. He went on to graduate from Temple University Beasley School of Law (1984) and became an accomplished and respected attorney, establishing Robert L. Brant and Associates, LLC. A member of the Montgomery County Bar Association, his practice concentrated in the areas of zoning, land use, real estate, municipal and business law, and related litigation. 

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George (Skip) C. Corson, Jr., Esq. (September 9, 1935 - May 21, 2024)

George ("Skip") Corson, Jr., 88, of Blue Bell, PA died on May 21, 2024 at Meadowood's Holly House of complications from leukemia. Born in Plymouth Meeting, PA, he was the only son of the late Judge George C. Corson, Sr. and Jane Webb Corson. He graduated from William Penn Charter School in 1952, from Amherst College in 1956, with a major in German and a minor in drama, and from the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 1959. He married Elizabeth ("Betsy") Strayer in 1962 (she passed away in 2006), and is survived by their four children, Tacy, Ben, Julia and Nick, and by his five grandchildren Mikko, Clare, Will, Lily and Calder and his later life partner, Penny Brodie and their dog, Bear.

Skip practiced law in Norristown for 31 years and was active in his community as a volunteer and board member.

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James L Hollinger, Esq. (August 17, 1936 - November 3, 2023)

James L. Hollinger, 87, of East Norriton, PA passed away peacefully on Friday, November 3, 2023. He was born in Littlestown, PA, on August 17, 1936, the son of the late Paul and Mabel (Biddinger) Hollinger. James had lived in East Norriton since 1961 with his late wife, The Rev. Kay M. Hollinger of 64 years. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English from Dickinson College in 1958 and received a Juris Doctor from Dickinson Law School. He was admitted to the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania in 1961 and worked as an estate attorney for Smith, Aker, Grossman & Hollinger, LLP in Norristown, PA. As a resident of Norristown, he was active with the Lutheran church, volunteer organizations, and county leadership positions including the President of the Norristown YMCA, Co-chairman for the United Fund for Special Gifts, President of Norristown Rotary and Chairman of the Norristown Rotary Student Loan Fund, Vice Chairman for East Norriton Twp. Municipal Authority, President of the Church Council at Trinity Lutheran Church, and the Board of Directors for the Montgomery County Foundation and Peoples-Thrift Building and Loan Association. He received the Elizabeth Fry Ashmead Schaeffer Award in 2000 for his work with the Lutheran Germantown Home and Silver Springs - Martin Luther School.

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Kate Marie Kelly, Esq. (July 26 1966 - February 27, 2024)

Kelly Kate Marie (nee Stoll) Of Norristown passed away on February 27, 2024. She was 57 years old. Kate was born on July 26, 1966, to Peter N. and Sara A. Stoll. The Stoll family resided in Dresher and later Lower Gwynedd. Kate graduated from Mount Saint Joseph Academy in 1984 and went on to study Communications at Pennsylvania State University, where she earned her bachelor's degree in 1987. Shortly after graduating, Kate and her first husband, James, welcomed a daughter, Marie, and a year and a half later, twins, Jimmy and Katie. She then attended Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law, earning her Juris Doctor in 1992. Kate practiced law for the remainder of her life, including managing her own private practice from 1994 until her death. 

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Joseph Patrick Lynch, Esq. (July 13, 1937 - March 31, 2024)

Joseph Lynch attorney, teacher, real estate broker, age 86 of Norristown, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday, March 31, 2024. He was born on July 13, 1937, son of the late James A. and Alice (Gray) Lynch. He was the loving husband of Patricia Horstmann Lynch for over 56 years. Joe was born in Conshohocken and graduated from Norwood Academy, St. Joseph’s Prep, Villanova University, and Cleveland Marshall Law. He served his country honorably in the United States Army Reserves. He loved sailing, skiing, tennis, and working in the yard with his beloved Gravely tractors. He enjoyed time with family and friends, and giving of his time to help others, especially through Legal Aid.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia, children, Patricia Quinet (Jonathan), Elizabeth Lynch, Joseph Lynch (Diane), James Lynch, and Ann Munson (Nicholas), and grandchildren Alice, Ignatius, Tressa, Leah, and Rachel, and many nieces, nephews, family, friends, and colleagues. Joe was predeceased by his brothers, James and Peter, and granddaughter, Gwen Munson.

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Richard Paul McBride, Esq. (September 25, 1945 - July 15, 2023)

On Saturday, July 15, Richard P. McBride passed away at home surrounded by his family. A resident of Dresher, PA, and Longport, NJ, Richard is survived by his beloved wife Janet (nee Sweeney), sons Barton (Jessica), John (Farrah), Kevin, Todd (Whitney), and Scott (Melissa), as well as his grandchildren Owen, Holly, Kiera, Raelyn and Maya, brother John McBride, and sister Mary Dorian. Born September 25, 1945, to John and Mary McBride, Richard grew up in Haddonfield, NJ. He graduated from LaSalle University in 1967, followed by Villanova University Law School in 1971. An entrepreneur and self-made businessman, Richard built his law practice of RPM Law and developed many communities around the Montgomery and Bucks County area. 

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Bernard J. McLafferty, Esq. (July 13, 1936 - August 25, 2024)

Bernard J. McLafferty, Sr., a long time resident of Wyndmoor, PA, passed away on Sunday evening, August 25th at the age of 88. He joins his beloved wife, Florence C. McLafferty, who died in May of 2005. He is predeceased by his parents, Charles and Bridget McLafferty, his brother Charles Jr., and his sister, Mary Lynch and is survived by his brother John McLafferty. He is a beloved father and grandfather and is survived by his five children: Bernie McLafferty Jr. (Tracy), Irene McLafferty O’Neill (Charles), Edward McLafferty (Denise), Jean Anne Boccaccio (nee McLafferty) (Chris), and Maryanne McLafferty. He will be sorely missed by his children and fourteen grandchildren: Caitlin, Eric, Sean, Colin, Liam, Caleigh, Kayla, Audrey, Grace, Shane, Colleen, Madelyn, Daniel, and Gabrielle. 

Bernie (“the Attorney”) maintained a long standing law practice in Erdenheim, Pa, and he actively served his community throughout the years. He graduated from Villanova Law School in 1961 and was a scholar of the law. He was Past President of the Montgomery Bar Association, founded and was first President of the Trial Lawyer’s Section of the Montgomery Bar Association and served as Solicitor to the Register of Wills in Montgomery County, PA for over 20 years. He represented Zone 9 in the Pennsylvania Bar Association House of Delegates for nine years, served on the Villanova Law Board of the Consultors, and served as President of the Villanova Law School Alumni Association. He also served as both the Director and Chair of the Free Library of Springfield Township for 15 years.

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David Samuel Rasner, Esq. (January 8, 1947 - January 13, 2024)

David Samuel Rasner, Center City Philadelphia Attorney at Law, died on Saturday, January 13th, 2024 after a prolonged illness due to Mesothelioma. David was a Philadelphian, born January 8, 1947 to Benjamin and Ethel Rasner and raised predominantly in Mt. Airy. His work ethic, humility, and community engagement came from his parents, who ran the newsstand in the Architects Building on 17th and Sansom. He graduated from Central High School, class of 222, and graduated from Temple University in 1968. He completed graduate work in European History at University of Maryland, and went on to law school at Villanova University. David was a senior partner at a prestigious law firm, Fox Rothschild, LLP. He was a member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Pennsylvania Board of Law Examiners, Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section, Philadelphia Bar Association Family Law Section, and Montgomery Bar Association Family Law Section.

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Ann Weiss, Esq. (December 21, 1955 - December 17, 2023)

Ann Thornburg Weiss passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 17, 2023. Born in Philadelphia on December 21, 1955, Ann and her sister Mary Jane are the daughters of Professor Robert Brenner Thornburg and Jean Decker Thornburg, of Allentown. Ann attended Gettysburg College, graduating with honors in the Class of 1977. Ann met her future husband, John Anderson Weiss, while at Gettysburg. After their marriage in 1979, Ann received her juris doctorate from Temple University Beasley School of Law. Following law school, Ann clerked for Judge Donald E. Wieand of the Pennsylvania Superior Court and proceeded to join the law firm of Timoney Knox LLP in 1984 where she handled complex civil and environmental litigation matters and was the first woman invited into the firm's partnership.

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