Memorial Corner

The Honorable R. Stephen Barrett (September 13, 1950 - June 12, 2025)

Judge Barrett was born on September 13, 1950 in Chestnut Hill to Edith (Hastings) Barrett and Robert Barrett, he was raised with a deep sense of responsibility, fairness, and compassion—values that would guide him through a lifelong career in public service. He graduated from Springfield High School (1969), earned his undergraduate degree from Penn State University (1973), and went on to receive his law degree from the University of Toledo (1976).

He began his professional life as a solicitor for Montgomery County and later served with distinction as a Judge in the Court of Common Pleas. Most of his time on the bench was spent in Family Court, with a meaningful period in Juvenile Court, where he brought empathy and insight to every case.

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The Honorable Samuel W. Salus II (July 11, 1933 - May 31, 2025)

We are saddened to learn of the passing of longtime member and former Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas judge the Honorable Samuel W. Salus II. Judge Salus was a beloved father, brother and friend, died peacefully in his home May 31, 2025 in Savannah, GA. He is survived by his two sons and their families: Eric Salus and daughter-in-law Shona Macdonald, grandchildren Isla, Bram and Fenno; Christopher Salus and daughter-in-law Samantha Salus, grandchildren Maxwell and Eliza. Kathryn Simon Salus, his loving wife, predeceased him on December 20th, 2021. He was nicknamed Skip after his grandfather and namesake, Sam Salus, who served as PA State Senator and State Representative after a life in law. Judge Salus is a 1960 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Law School. He co-founded the law firm of Koch, Phelps and Salus while also serving as Chief Public Defender in Montgomery County PA from 1966-79. He was elected as trial judge for the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas in 1980, where he presided until his retirement in 2004. He was also a director of the Montgomery Bar Association from 1970-74, and President of the Pennsylvania Conference of State Trial Judges from 1998-99.

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William L. Landsburg, Esq. (October 27, 1948 - April 24, 2025)

William L. Landsburg of Merion, PA passed on April 24, 2025 at age 76. Husband of Lynne (nee Picus); father of Mitchell (Ashley) Landsburg; grandfather of Hayden; brother of Harry (Laurie) Landsburg; brother-in-law of Laine and Fred Kaplan, Abbie and Scott Posner, and Amy and Michael Levithan; also survived by many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

He was past President of Golden Slipper Uptown Home, past President of Golden Slipper Club and Charities, past Chairman of the Board Gratz College, past President of Montgomery County Development Corp., active Leader in Montgomery Bar Association, past Officer and Trustee of Har Zion Temple and retired Partner at Wisler Pearlstine Law Firm

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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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John Robert Howland, Sr., Esq. (May 26, 1947 - October 25, 2024)

Former MBA President and longtime member John Howland, Sr., Esq.  was a graduate of Villanova University School of Law. After law school John joined his father at Howland and Hess Law Firm and dedicated his career to the practice of law. John remained a steadfast presence as the firm grew to become Howland, Hess, Guinan, Torpey, Cassidy, O’Connell & Birnbaum, LLP. John is survived by his beloved wife, Kathleen (nee Kerrigan) Howland and his six children: Michele Howland Jones (Frank) and children (Zach, Frank, and Cassie); Lori Jones (Chris) and children (Evan and Tyler); Courtney McKinley (Allan) and children (Reed and Isla); Erin Landy (Mike) and children (Brayden, Madison, and Joey); John R. Howland, Jr. (Jackie); Patrick Howland (Annie) and children (Patrick, Vincent, Jackson, and Isabella). John also cherished his stepchildren: Lauren Umlauf (Dave) and children (Emma, Zoey, and Charlie); Katie Creveling (Candace) and child (Mars); Karly McGowan; Michael McGowan (Tierra) and children (Ava and Ezra).

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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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