Marple Friends & Neighbors magazine, June 2024

Photo courtesy of Karen and Marion Short

Pvt. Clifford Murray, Jr.

Marple’s EXPERT CONTRIBUTORS

Accounting & Tax Preparation

Jack Del Pizzo, CPA

Del Pizzo & Associates

2098 W Chester Pike #101, Broomall 610-356-2590 • JRD@DelPizzo.com DelPizzo.com

Carpeting & Floor Covering

Eric Fante Fante Flooring

39 South Newtown Street Rd, Newtown Square 610-232-708 • Info@FanteFloors.com FanteFloors.com

Chiropractic Care Rehabilitation

Dr. Marc Belitsky, D.C., D.A.C.R.B. Broomall Total Health Center 2633 West Chester Pike, Broomall 610-353-2220 • BroomallTH@gmail.com SpineDr.org

Electric Service, Residential/Commercial

Andrew Martella, Sr. Martella Electric Company 484-997-3097 MartellaElectric@rcn.com MartellaElectric.com

Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

Dr. Georges P. Martin, D.M.D. Marple Dental 2004 Sproul Road, Suite 304, Broomall 610-359-8181 • Office@MarpleDental.com MarpleDental.com

Family Law Trial Attorney

Deborah M. Truscello, Esq.

Law Office of Deborah M. Truscello 610-892-4940 • DmtofLaw@gmail.com TruscelloLaw.com

Fireplace Products

Scott Magness

Scott’s Fireplace Products 3137 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square 484-422-8334

SFP@ScottsFireplaceProducts.com ScottsFireplaceProducts.com

Funeral Home

Robert L. D’Anjolell, Jr., F.D. DANJOLELL Memorial Homes 2811 West Chester Pike, Broomall 610-356-4200 • RobJr@DANJOLELL.com DANJOLELL.com

Retirement & Financial Planning

Charles Welde, CPA, CFP® The CP Welde Group 610-388-7705 • Charles@CPWeldeGroup.com CPWeldeGroup.com

Roofing, Siding & Carpentry

Kevin O’Donnell O’Donnell Roofing Co. 610-624-8112

CustomerService@ODonnellRoofingCo.com ODonnellRoofingCo.com/bvm

Waterproofing & Weatherization

David Linn Cook

Weatherproofing Plus Inc.

Marple / Newtown / Edgmont 610-325-0596

WeatherProofing-Plus.com

PUBLICATION TEAM

PUBLISHER: Bob Blaisse

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE PUBLISHER: Lisa Jeffries

CONTENT COORDINATOR: Holly Stupak

DESIGNER: Kim Cesati

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Bob Blaisse, Holly Stupak, Sheila Turner-Hilliard, Lisa Jeffries, Doug Humes, Rob D’Anjolell, Jr., F.D., Kevin O’Donnell, Jack Del Pizzo, Dr. Georges Martin D.M.D.

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ON THE COVER

Private First Class Clifford Murray, Jr.

Dear Friends & Neighbors,

It’s June! That means summer’s coming soon. Schools are letting out, pools are open and summer trips are getting scheduled. Can June get any better? Yes, if like me, you’re a dad on Father’s Day and if your birthday is this month. June is my favorite month.

Happy Father’s Day to all Marple Friends & Neighbor “Dads,” especially our Sponsor Dads. Your leadership makes it possible for our hometown magazine to be mailed each month and published online at MarpleMag.com.

This issue of our hometown magazine at the halfway point of the year is also always special to our magazine staff and many readers because we pause to honor a 2024 Marple Friend & Neighbor of The Year. This June, the 80th Anniversary of The Normandy Invasion, the most fierce battle of World War II which accelerated the end of that war, we bring a son of Marple Newtown home to you, Clifford Douglas Murray, Jr., a young man from our community whose memory may have been forgotten, but no longer.

Clifford Douglas Murray, Jr. grew up on Media Line Rd, attending MNSD schools. And as so many of his classmates also did, Clifford answered his country’s call to preserve freedom against tyranny, joining the U.S. Army to serve during WWII. But Private First Class Murray never returned home, becoming the only soldier from Marple, Newtown or Edgmont who was killed in action during the historic Battle of Normandy 80 years ago this month.

While it is likely that no one from our community remembers Clifford Douglas Murray, Jr., we bring him home to you 80 years after his passing. Pvt. Clifford D. Murray, Jr. is our 2024 Marple Friend & Neighbor of The Year - our hometown hero, to serve his country and his community once more, by this posthumous honor in the name of all those from Marple Township killed in action during WWII. On behalf of our grateful community of Marple Friends and Neighbors, thank you all for your service and sacrifice of your lives on the altar of freedom. May you all Rest In Peace for all eternity.

Read about our 2024 Marple Friend & Neighbor of The Year. I’ll be thinking about Private Murray all month long, leading up to next month’s 4th of July Parade in a few weeks. Join me. And consider bringing this June issue with hometown hero Pvt. Clifford Douglas Murray, Jr. on the cover, to celebrate July 4th. I’m sure Clifford would have loved cheering for America at his hometown’s 4th of July Parade.

Bob Blaisse Publisher

Marple

& NEIGHBORS

Dear Residents,

June is here and there is a lot to celebrate. School’s out and it's time for summer vacations and days by the pool. Don’t forget to celebrate dad on Father’s Day, which falls on June 16th this year. Check out our calendar on page 10 for some fun outdoor events to kick off the summer.

As we pause to remember and celebrate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, we take time to honor the memory of a local hero, Clifford Murray, Jr., who died in the battle at Normandy. We also highlight the Marple Public Library as they kick off their Summer Reading Club! The party continues as we congratulate our graduating class of 2024 with well wishes and sound advice from alumni. Finally, our Business Profile features D&K Appliances and their commitment to being the dependable difference in our community for over 60 years.

We are always looking for more Marple families, individuals and organizations to feature in our magazine. If you’d like to nominate someone, please email me at HStupak@BestVersionMedia.com.

Holly Stupak Content Coordinator

Pvt. Clifford Murray, Jr.

Cover Designer: Kim Cesati, Photo courtesy of Karen and Marion Short

by Lisa Jeffries

Caleb Miller

Marple Newtown High School

Maya Lin

The Grayson School

Olga Dimou

Marple Newtown High School

Zoe Levine

The Baldwin School

Lola Troiano

The Shipley School

Carolyn Meehan

Academy of Notre Dame de Namur

Nick Rauso

Marple Newtown High School

Rosha Fallahnejad

Marple Newtown High School

Mary Benko

Marple Newtown High School

Caleb Miller

Maya Lin

Olga Dimou

Zoe Levine

Lola Troiano

Carolyn Meehan

Rosha Fallahnejad

Mary Benko

Nick Rauso Marple

2024 Graduates

Pete Crisanti, Co-owner of the program’s Sponsor Casey’s said, “All of us at Casey’s are blessed that we have the opportunity to play a small part in honoring the students who have worked so hard and we wish them all the best as they go forward to the next chapter of their lives. Good luck and God bless!” M

We congratulate and honor the 2024 Grads from all the local schools below!

Academy of Notre Dame de Namur

Archbishop John Carroll High School

Cardinal O’Hara High School

Delaware County Christian School

Devon Preparatory School

Great Valley High School

Malvern Preparatory School

Marple Newtown High School

Merion Mercy Academy

Penncrest High School

Sacred Heart Academy

St. Joseph’s Preparatory School

The Agnes Irwin School

The Baldwin School

The Davidson School

The Episcopal Academy

The Grayson School

The Haverford School

The Phelps School

The Shipley School

Villa Maria Academy High School

Westtown School

Here’s what we look for - Students from grades 7 to 12 who demonstrate excellence in service to school, friendship, community or area groups, and reside within the geographical borders of the Marple, Newtown Square or Edgmont (no matter what school they attend, or if they are homeschooled). Submit your nomination, highlighting what makes them so amazing, to LJeffries@ BestVersionMedia.com. Academic or athletic excellence is not required.

by Sheila Turner-Hilliard and Doug Humes

Clifford D. Murray, Jr.

2024 Newtown Square Friend & Neighbor of The Year!

Marple Friends & Neighbors is proud to feature families, groups and individuals who make a difference in our community. This month, in honor and recognition of the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Invasion in Normandy, France, during World War II, we highlight and honor the memory of Clifford Douglas Murray, Jr., a Marple Newtown resident and member of the 1st Infantry Division, who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom. Eighty years later, our hometown magazine now posthumously honors a hometown hero, Pvt. Clifford Douglas Murray, Jr. as our “2024 Marple Friend & Neighbor of The Year.”

In the early morning hours of June 6, 1944, Clifford and the 224 soldiers of Company L, 16th Regiment, were steaming to their destination: Omaha Beach. They had been living aboard a troop transport ship in Weymouth, England, since June 1st, anxiously awaiting a decision from General Eisenhower, who decided the night before that June 6th would be D-Day. His message to the troops: “You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you.”

Company L cruised through the night to the coast of France, and then they transferred into a series of smaller landing craft that could hold 25 soldiers. The Company commander wrote afterward, “One of my landing craft was swamped by the violent seas and sank. To this day, I don’t know how many of those men were lost. Since we were the first combat wave, there was complete silence on the way to the beach. You could hear a pin drop. We didn’t know what to expect when we landed. We soon found out ... About a quarter-mile from the beach, all hell broke loose.”

Clifford was a long way from home. He was born and raised on Media Line Rd by his father, Clifford Sr., and his mother, Edith May. He had one sister, Elizabeth, and the family lived in a home on the border of Newtown and Marple townships with Clifford and Elizabeth’s grandfather, Maris A. Worrall. Maris was a long-time farm manager at Stull’s Springhill Farm, which was later sold and developed into what we now know as Delaware County Community College, while Clifford, Sr. operated the greenhouse floral business.

Clifford attended Marple Newtown High School and began working with his father on the farm. He was earning an impressive living at the time, and it is believed that Clifford left high school early to work full-time. On October 16, 1940, Clifford Douglas Murray, Jr. registered for the draft. His draft

was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart for his sacrifice while in the line of duty

card describes him as 5'11", 142 pounds, with brown eyes, black hair and dark complexion. His draft card was signed by the Draft board registrar, local school principal Alice H. Grim.

On December 7, 1941, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. Germany and Japan declared war on the U.S., and young American men flocked to the cause. Clifford enlisted in the Army on February 2, 1942, and shipped out to Fort Meade in Maryland. He was assigned to his 16th Regiment and, by August 1st, was on a transport ship to England. His stay was

Pvt. Clifford Douglas Murray, Jr.

Photos courtesy of Karen Short

Clifford

Clifford’s sister collected sand from Omaha Beach when she visited in 1998

D -Day and The Battle of Normady – June 6 - July 24, 1944

not long – on October 22nd, they shipped out to Oran, Algeria, and were in constant combat in North Africa through May of 1943. In July of 1943, they had their first taste of amphibian landings as part of the invasion of Sicily and fought their way through the mountains of Sicily. In November of 1943, the 1st Infantry returned to England. The invasion of France was being planned, and the 1st Infantry was in demand – they had combat and invasion experience and were chosen to spearhead the landing in France.

D-Day was the date planned for the invasion of the beaches at Normandy in northern France by troops from the United

States, Canada, the United Kingdom and other countries. The amphibious assault—codenamed Operation Overlord— brought together the Allied armies’ land, air and sea forces for what would be the largest invasion in military history.

Adolf Hitler knew of the threat of an invasion along France’s northern coast but did not know exactly where the troops would strike. He directed his best general, Erwin Rommel, to oversee defense operations in the region, which included finishing the Atlantic Wall, a 2,400-mile fortification of bunkers, landmines and beach and water obstacles.

Company L hit that fortified beach at 7:00 a.m. The Company commander’s report picks up the action: “The landing craft came under an intense attack, including mortar and artillery fire. One of my landing craft took a direct hit from enemy fire as it was unloading onto the beach. Half the men on this craft had already left the boat when it was hit. Some of these men crossed the beach. The remainder were either killed or wounded. As we landed, enemy fire peppered the ramps as they were lowered to allow my men to disembark and cross the 200 yards of open beach. The German pillboxes and machine-gun nests were laying a vicious crossfire on the beach. Many men were cut down as they left the landing craft. Small-arms, mortar, and artillery fire were all concentrated on the landing area, but we suffered our greatest casualties just after touching down because of the crossfire of the German automatic weapons.”

Up and down the beach, men hid behind anything that sheltered them. To stand and move forward would risk drawing the fire of the German machine guns. The invasion was bogging down on the beach. Colonel George A. Taylor, commander of the 16th Regiment, took charge. Standing up on that beach and

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Clifford’s grave marker at the Normandy American Cemetery Photo courtesy of Karen Short

with a loud voice, he said, “There are two kinds of people who are staying on this beach: those who are dead and those who are going to die. Now, let’s get the hell out of here.” The men began moving forward, crawling through minefields, cutting through barbed wire, and moving steadily on in the face of machine gun fire to the foot of a bluff. Captain Armellino reports, “After reaching the cover of the bluff, I began to reorganize my Company. I had approximately 125 men left of the 200 I started with. I directed my Lieutenants to organize their sections for the start of the attack to knock out the pillboxes and to advance to and capture our objective - Colleville-sur-Mer.”

Normandy was busy that morning. Thousands of paratroopers and glider troops were already on land, behind enemy lines, securing bridges and exit roads. Then, the water invasions began at 6:30 am. British and Canadian forces had little trouble overcoming the opposition to capture beaches codenamed Gold, Juno and Sword, as did the American troops at Utah Beach. However, United States forces were met with intense resistance at Omaha Beach, resulting in over 2,000 American casualties. By the end of the day, over 150,000 Allied troops had successfully stormed Normandy’s beaches, but the sacrifice was significant. Of the 224 men of Company L who left England on June 5th, about 170 re-assembled past the beaches. The other 54 were killed, wounded, or missing.

Clifford survived that day. Each day after D-Day, the Allied troops moved forward through a difficult French countryside where each farmer’s field was surrounded by a hedge, giving the defending German troops cover for surprise attacks. The going was slow, and each day, the casualty toll mounted. On June 15th, Clifford and three others were sent in a Jeep to try to make contact with another battalion near La Chapelle. On the return trip, they were strafed by aircraft; two were wounded, and Clifford was killed. He was buried in the cemetery that was hastily created to bury the American and German dead as the invasion swept forward. After the war, these American troops were re-interred in the beautiful Normandy American Cemetery overlooking the beach where Clifford came ashore.

Clifford was awarded the Purple Heart, and the flag that covered his coffin when he was reburied at Normandy was shipped back to his family in Newtown Square. These items, and pictures of Clifford in his new uniform in front of the

family home, and overseas in Africa and Italy, newspaper accounts of his death and the death of other area boys, were all put in a box, which rested undisturbed until recently.

In 2023, well before we knew we would honor Clifford in our magazine, Sue and Bob Catlett, who were planning a trip to Normandy, contacted our History Spotlight Expert, Doug Humes. They asked Doug if he knew of any soldiers from our area who had died in the battle.

Sue explained that her father, Bruce FitzGerald, had flown a B17 aircraft in WWII and that the trip she and her husband Bob were taking was through the National WWII Museum’s Masters of the Air tour. “My father served the residents of Marple for over six decades with the Broomall Fire Company, and my mother, Miriam (Hipple) FitzGerald, grew up in the historic Hipple House in Broomall and went to Marple Newtown High School,” Sue explained. “My mother said she remembered growing up with guys who went to war, so I reached out to Doug in the hopes of paying my respects to our local heroes while visiting the American Cemetery in Normandy.”

Doug told Sue that the Marple Newtown area contributed 201 young men who served in the Armed Forces during WWII; of those, six did not return home. Of those six brave soldiers, Clifford Douglas Murray, Jr. was the only one who died during the Normandy Invasion. “I was able to look up where Clifford

Karen and Marion Short open the box containing the flag used during Clifford’s burial service

Photo courtesy of Karen Short

Omaha Beach with the cemetery in the distance

Photo courtesy of Bob and Sue Catlett

was buried, locate his plot and place flowers at his cross,” Sue said. “It was a very moving and memorable experience to honor his memory and service to our country.”

Sue and Doug noted that 2024 would be the 80th anniversary of D-Day and discussed with publisher Bob Blaisse the idea of doing a feature on Clifford and D-Day. Bob agreed and asked whether Clifford’s family was still living in the area. Doug searched and found that Clifford had a sister who married and had three children. One of those children turned out to be Clifford’s niece, Marion Short. An interview with her followed: “My mother, Elizabeth, was Clifford’s sister,” Marion explained. “My Uncle Clifford died in Normandy when my mother was just three months pregnant with me, so I never got the chance to meet him.” Marion’s daughter Karen, a self-described history buff, explained that she and her mother had boxes of photos, newspaper clippings, and even Clifford’s Purple Heart medal that they would love to share with our community.

Marion said that after Clifford died, her mother and grandmother did not talk about Clifford’s life because it was just too painful. “That generation held a lot in,” she said. “The only thing she would talk about was dropping to the floor when the big black car with the army officer pulled up outside her Line Road home. She immediately knew.” Karen added that although she does not know much about her great-uncle, she is very grateful to have boxes full of memories, including the flag used during Clifford’s burial service.

Many years after Clifford was killed in action, Marion, her sister Janet and brother, Glenn, arranged for their mother, Elizabeth, to travel to Normandy to visit Clifford’s grave. “Janet and her husband, who also served in the military, accompanied Elizabeth on the trip in 1998,” Karen explained. “They paid their respects, toured the grounds and brought back a small container filled with sand from Omaha Beach.”

The photos and sand are framed and proudly displayed on a shelf in Karen’s living room.

For those who have lived in Marple for a fair amount of time, the last name “Short” may ring a bell. That is because Marion’s late husband, Stan Short, a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, served as Chief of Police in Newtown Township for many years. Stan was also one of the co-founders of the Newtown Square Historical Society. Karen said that even though her father is

not here to see this article go to print, she knows he is smiling down from heaven. “My dad worked so hard to preserve and share our town’s history,” she explained. “To now have my great-uncle Clifford’s life and service to our country honored is so very special to our family.”

On behalf of your Marple Friends & Neighbors, we thank Marion and Karen Short for sharing so many special memories of Clifford. The photos, clippings, medals and honors from his life and service are precious memories we are honored to share. And thank you to Sue and Bob Catlett for your thoughtfulness in remembering and honoring our local hometown hero.

We are proud to announce that Clifford Douglas Murray, Jr., who bravely died for his country 80 years ago this month, is our 2024 Marple Friend & Neighbor of The Year, posthumously recognized in service to his community once again, to represent all Marple, Newtown, and Edgmont soldiers from our area, who served the WWII cause of freedom with the ultimate sacrifice of being killed in action for that noble cause.

On this 80th Anniversary of D-Day, let us remember that the bedrock of each celebration is our freedom and the men and women who fought and gave their lives for that freedom. “Poor is the nation that has no heroes, but poorer still is the nation that, having heroes, fails to remember and honor them.” - Cicero. M

World War II Scroll of Honor

Marple Township Residents Killed in Action in WWII

Clifford D. Murray, Jr.

Charles Henry Sill III

Isaac Lincoln Worrell, Jr.

Robert C. Mealing

Kenneth Paul Babkirk

Bringing Spring Into Focus!

• Optician on staff

• Diagnosing/treating eye conditions

• Eye exams (glasses & contacts)

• Fashion eyewear

• Lab on site

The Normandy American Cemetery Photo courtesy of Bob and Sue Catlett

JUNE 2024

Saturdays in June

Art at The Square Tavern

@Goshen & Newtown Street Roads

A variety of rotating art displays by local artists, exhibitions and activities.

Time: 11am–5pm

Cost: FREE (donations accepted!) NSHistory.org

Saturdays in June

Paper Mill House & Museum

@3 Paper Mill Rd, Newtown Square

Visit this museum of local history, filled with the ghosts and footprints of the millworkers who once lived there.

Time: 1–4 pm

Cost: FREE (donations accepted!) NSHistory.org

Saturdays in June

Newtown Railroad Museum

@Drexel Lodge

4140 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square

Full-size train engines, rolling stock and a museum full of artifacts from the trains and trolleys that once served Newtown Square. Great for children!

Time: 1–4 pm

Cost: FREE (donations accepted!) NSHistory.org

Weds–Sun evenings mid-June–mid-August Delaware County Summer Festival Concerts

@Rose Tree Park, 1671 N Providence Rd, Media

Free concerts in Rose Tree Park’s scenic outdoor amphitheater resume this June! The series provides many opportunities to enjoy top-notch entertainment. Bring blankets and chairs. Light concessions will be for sale and picnics are welcome. No alcoholic beverages. Pets and smoking must remain outside the amphitheater. No rain date for any evening concert.

Time: 7:30pm

Cost: FREE admission and parking 610-891-4663 (or 610-891-4455 for cancellations) DelcoPA.gov/departments/parks/summerfestival.html

Weds. June through September Dining Under the Stars

@State St, Media

Every Wednesday, the Media Borough closes State Street to vehicular traffic from 5-11pm. This allows Media’s great restaurants and shops to set up outside (right across the trolley tracks!) for the biggest, most fun, alfresco shopping and dining event around.

Sat. June 1

Delco Day 9

@J.T. Brewski’s Pub, 510 S. Oak Ave, Secane Celebrate Delco Day on 6/10, with proceeds benefiting the HEADstrong Foundation.

Time: 2:00pm – 2:00am

Cost: $6.10 entry DelcoLive.com

Fri. June 14

Newtown Square Food and Makers Market

@St. Alban’s Episcopal Church

3625 Chapel Rd, Newtown Square

Newtown Square Food and Makers Market will feature local growers, producers and artisans. Fresh produce will be for sale as well as artisan breads, coffee, pickles, flowers, plants and candles.

Time: 4–8pm

Wednesdays June 12–July 17

Summer Yoga in the Park

@Drexel Lodge Park

4140 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square

Newtown Township Parks and Recreation is hosting free community yoga classes brought to you by Yoga in the Circle.

Time: 6pm

Cost: FREE YogaInTheCircle.com

Fri. June 14 Flag Day

Sat. June 15

Marple Library Summer Reading Club Kick-off

@Veterans Memorial Park, Lawrence Rd, Broomall

The Marple Public Library is kicking off its Children’s Summer Reading Program with a party! Come by to register for the Summer Reading Program while having a fun time. The fun begins with a Curious Georgethemed storytime and a visit from the curious little monkey himself! Children and their families can enjoy crafts, a bounce house, enormous bubbles and music by DJ John.

Time: 10:30am

Cost: FREE MarpleLibrary.org

Fri. June 21

Media 5 Mile Race

@State Street, Media

Media Borough and the Media 5 Mile Race Committee are pleased to welcome you to the Annual Media 5 Mile Race on State Street! The challenging course will travel two loops through the streets of Media Borough, with awards and finish at Veterans Square. Music, prizes and sponsors complete the festive atmosphere. There will be a free Kids Fun Run at 5pm at Barrall Park and Field, across from Media Elementary. Registration for the Media 5 Mile Race will be capped at 1800 runners. A T-shirt will be given to each Registrant.

Time: 7pm

Cost: $45

Media5MileRace.com

Thurs. July 4

Marple Newtown 4th of July Parade

@St. Albans Ave, Newtown Square

Celebrate our great country with the residents of Marple Newtown and surrounding areas. Theparade starts at St. Albans Ave and travels eastbound on West Chester Pike to the Broomall Fire Company on Malin Rd.

Time: 10am

Cost: FREE

MarpleNewtownParade.com

Expert Contributor

by Georges P. Martin, DMD Marple Dental, Inc.

Do Some Home Health Oral Remedies Really Work?

Have you ever wondered about the effectiveness of home remedies for common oral health issues? Many concoctions that were passed down from generation to generation as a surefire cure are now circulating on the internet. Unfortunately, many are anecdotal, untested, or unregulated, and some are actually unsafe.

Fortunately, there are a few safe and effective home remedies that can help relieve symptoms of some common oral health problems until you can see your dentist.

WARM SALT WATER RINSE: Warm salt water rinsing is one of the oldest, safest and most effective home remedies for various tooth and gum-related maladies. Sore or bleeding gums due to gingivitis, and wounds from a recent extraction or accidents such as biting the inside of the lip or tongue will all heal better and more quickly with warm salt water. Instructions: Dissolve ½ teaspoon of salt in 8 ounces of warm water. It should taste about as salty as seawater. Swish a mouthful for 15 to 30 seconds, then spit it out. Repeat with mouthfuls of that mixture until it’s all used. Repeat this rinse 3 – 5 times daily as needed.

HYDROGEN PEROXIDE RINSE: Some forms of gingivitis are more severe and painful than others. One form is Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis, which is common among college students due to lack of sleep, poor diet, lax hygiene and/or stress. Fortunately, the bacteria that cause this infection are very susceptible to common hydrogen peroxide. When used with warm salt water, many cases can be completely resolved without requiring antibiotic treatment. Instructions: Use 4 ounces of 3% hydrogen peroxide OR use 2 ounces combined with 2 ounces of water. Swish a mouthful for 30 seconds, spit it out and repeat until it’s gone. Repeat 2 – 3 times daily as needed.

A WARM, MOIST TEA BAG: A warm, moist Black Tea bag can help stop the bleeding of an extracted tooth. Instructions: Simply roll, moisten and bite gently on the Black Tea bag in the location of the persistent bleeding. Change every 30 – 45 minutes until bleeding has stopped.

A CUP OF MILK OR WATER: A knocked-out tooth can be saved and replaced in the socket if the tooth is quickly placed in milk or water, to help maintain the living cells on the root surface.

CLOVE OIL: Clove oil has been used for centuries to alleviate tooth pain. To reduce pain from a tooth with a broken or

lost filling, put a drop or two of clove oil on a folded cotton or gauze pad, and bite down on it at the pain source.

COLD COMPRESS: For an infected or abscessed tooth, a cold compress can offer relief until you can see a medical professional. To get through the night with no swelling, take Ibuprofen as directed and use a cold pack wrapped in a towel 20 minutes on/ 20 minutes off. Patients with moderate to severe swelling should seek emergency treatment as soon as possible. M

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by Holly Stupak

Photos courtesy of D&K Appliances

The Dependable Difference

When it comes to buying a major appliance, picking the right retailer is nearly as important as picking the right brand or model. The right appliance retailer can make that potentially stressful shopping experience less of a hassle. We are fortunate to have the local business D&K Appliances, which has been a staple of our community since 1960.

For the past 60 years, the friendly and helpful folks at D&K have been providing the care and expert service that loyal customers have come to know and trust, serving homeowners and commercial businesses in Delaware, Chester and Montgomery counties.

Tom McIntyre purchased the business in 1988 from partners Dan Cosfol and Bob Krunkel and it still remains in the McIntyre family. Tom met Dan and Bob when he worked for General Electric (GE) as a manufacturing supervisor for 20 years. “During that time, I had the opportunity to work with various appliance companies in the area. Over the years, Tom formed a solid relationship built on trust and work ethic. When it came time for Dan and Bob to sell their business, they approached Tom.

Although leaving a company like GE to run his own business was a big risk, Tom said he was prepared for the challenge. “D&K was already established in Newtown Square and had a good reputation for quality sales and service,” he explained. “I had the manufacturing experience and the desire to run my own business to provide for my family’s future,” Dan agreed to stay on as an employee to help with the transition. “He ended up staying for 20 years,” laughed Tom. “All kidding aside, Dan Cosfol was instrumental in training and mentoring our sales team.”

Another reason Tom wanted to own his own business was that he hoped that someday his kids would join him. Tom’s son Dan McIntyre is now part owner and President of D&K Appliances, his daughter, Karen Farrelly is D&K’s Chief Financial Officer and his son-in-law, Mike Fitz is their Chief Operating Officer.

And that’s just the beginning! The minute you open the showroom door, you are greeted by Tom’s granddaughters, Ashley and Caitlyn in the sales department. Another one of his granddaughters, Makenzie, handles marketing and social media. “Yes, we are a family-owned business,” said Dan. “But we consider everyone who works at D&K part of our family. So much so that everyone calls my father, Tom, Pop.”

Pop’s family has certainly grown over the years as has his business. Originally, D&K Appliances was located on the Westbound side of West Chester Pike. It was a 3,000-square-foot building that housed a showroom, offices and a service department. “About seven years ago, we decided that we needed more space,” Tom explained. “We didn’t have to look too far, because the perfect spot became available right across the street.”

Located on the Eastbound side of West Chester Pike, D&K’s impressive 12,000-square-foot showroom features 2 floors of the latest appliances from refrigerators, dishwashers and ranges

The D&K Team (L-R): Karen Farrelly, Tom "Pop" McIntyre, Mike Fitz and Dan McIntyre

to washers, dryers and outdoor grills. D&K is also pleased to announce the opening of their new store in Flourtown this past May. This 3500 sq ft showroom is located at 1300 Bethlehem Pike. “We are excited to extend our footprint to this area,” said Karen. “Our goal is to serve the community and to be the dependable difference.” Their sales teams at both locations are fully equipped to educate customers on the latest technologies and help them choose the best appliances for their everyday needs and their budget.

Customers come to D&K Appliances because they want answers from a knowledgeable sales team, fast delivery from a local warehouse, and service from a team of technicians that knows how to keep appliances working. “Our field technicians and installers complete 70-80 jobs every day,” Dan said. “Whether you need a new appliance installed or a repair to your existing appliance, our expert technicians will deliver quality service and offer valued advice.”

D&K Appliances’ impressive 12,000-square-foot facility

The success of D&K Appliances is based on the company’s standard of excellence and its core values. “We are the dependable difference because we are dedicated to Excellence, Integrity, Customer Service and Dependability,” Dan explained. “We treat our customers like family, not only because we live here and work here, but also because supporting our local community is important to us, too.”

D&K Appliances is frequently involved in local events, donating to local charities and supporting our schools. They also work with the Marple Newtown High School’s football team to provide internships and community service work. “Each year, we put five or six football players on a project to learn about installing and servicing equipment,” said Dan. “We really enjoy giving back to our friends and neighbors and look forward to many more years of serving our community.”

D&K Appliances is located at 3510 W Chester Pike, Newtown Square and at 1300 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown, PA. Their showroom is open Monday–Friday from 9am – 7pm and Saturday 10am – 5pm. For more information, call 610-3562424, visit their website, www.DKappliances.net, and follow them on Instagram at dkappliances. M

The new D&K Appliances Showroom in Flourtown

BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER

by Bob Blaisse, Founding Publisher of Marple Friends & Neighbors

The Bringing People Together Event of The Year Is Coming Soon Thanks to Sponsors and People of Service In Our Community.

Mark your calendars for your patriotic coming out on Independence Day by coming out to the Marple Newtown 4th of July Parade to celebrate America’s Birthday with hometown pride. With July 4th coming in a few weeks, after Memorial Day a few weeks ago, when we honor all who died in military service to our country, we can start thinking about celebrating that hard fought American freedom we enjoy now, with the proper cheering and gratitude due for the heroes who won our nation’s freedom in our war of Independence nearly 250 years ago.

That noble cause, to protect freedom against tyranny, is the American way, represented on our cover this month to stretch last month’s memorial recognition of military heroes into this month of June, the 80th Anniversary of the Normandy Invasion, the battle won that signaled a coming end to World War II and end of tyranny across Europe. Our purpose is to bring home a native son, the only WWII soldier from our Marple Newtown Edgmont community who died during the Battle of Normandy. His name may otherwise have been lost to antiquity, but no longer because this forgotten son from our community, Private First Class, Clifford Douglas Murray, Jr., is our 2024 Marple Friend & Neighbor of The Year.

The Marple Newtown 4th of July Parade starts at 10am on July 4th, which falls on a Thursday this year. Come out early to get energized while cheering for the 5K runners and walkers who participate in the Broomall Rotary’s Firecracker 5K which precedes the parade using the same westbound lanes of West Chester Pike. (For more information about the Broomall

Rotary’s Firecracker 5K, with registration between 8-9am on July 4th, visit: www.Firecracker5KRun.com.)

With more than 40 years of Bringing People Together through hometown pride and patriotism, our Marple Newtown July 4th Parade is truly a patriotic gift from our community to our community. The gift requires service, many hours of service donated by many who help to organize the parade. We serve the parade cause too, on the sidelines, cheering as a nation grateful for the freedom we enjoy today, won for us by those whose hard-fought efforts and sacrifice of their lives successfully served the cause of American Independence nearly 250 years ago. Without service there would be no American freedom. And there would be no parade without the service of local business owners whose financial contributions, as parade sponsors, fund talent fees for parade groups that entertain us, the costs of parade permits, traffic safety and clean-up so when the parade ends we can head off to our barbecues, pools and fireworks fully stoked with national pride on America’s Birthday.

Let’s all be persons of service to our community by bringing our attendance to local community events made posible by the sponsorship of local businesses owners. And in the same way, reward those event Sponsors just as you reward the Sponsors of your hometown magazine, Marple Friends & Neighbors in-print and online at MarpleMag.com. M

Bob Blaisse Publisher Marple & Neighbors

by Holly Stupak

Photos Courtesy of Marple Public Library

Marple Public Library’s Summer Reading Club: A Cherished Summer Tradition

Summer is a great time to enjoy all that the Marple Public Library provides year-round and special programs specially planned for the season. The Marple Public Library’s Summer Reading Program offers reading challenges for people of all ages and they’re kicking off the Children’s Program with a party on June 15! Held at Veterans Memorial Park on Lawrence Rd, the fun begins at 10:30am with a Curious George-themed storytime and a visit from the curious little monkey himself! Children and their families can enjoy crafts, a bounce house, enormous bubbles and music by DJ John.

Marple Public Library’s Summer Reading Club runs from June 16 through July 27 and is divided into three age groups: Read to Me (age birth to Pre-K), Kids Club (Kindergarten to 5th grade) and Teens (grades 6-12). There is even a summer reading bingo challenge for adults.

All is possible through a collaborative effort with local businesses and organizations. Local businesses who have agreed to sponsor this year’s program, Kick-off and End of Year Party include: Delco Steaks, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Jacquette’s Bakery, Joe’s Pizza, Madsen Plumbing and Heating, Rita’s Water Ice in Broomall, Rize Pizza in Broomall, S. Pancoast Topsoil & Mulches, Shoppers Choice, Realtor Matthew Illich, Abrakadoodle and A&G Party rentals.

“We’re so proud of our summer reading program!” said head of Youth Services

Elena Maddox. “Not only does it get our neighbors involved with their public library during the summer months but it also involves our local businesses who contribute prizes for the kids and teens who work so hard to reach their summer reading goals. It’s truly a community affair.”

Marple Library’s Director LaTanya Burno shared that programs of this level would not be possible without the generosity and support of their sponsors, donors, patrons and volunteers, including their TAB teen volunteers. The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a group of volunteers who plan programs like the popular Kid Craft and help with events like the Kick-Off and End of Summer Party. They meet monthly to help the library with projects and make plans for the future. To join TAB, teens must be 13-18 years old. Interested teens can attend the next TAB meeting or email mateen@delcolibraries.org. Check out their website for the summer TAB dates and times.

Reading Club participants can set their own reading goals based on the number of books read, pages read or hours spent reading. The library will be offering reading logs and other tools so participants can track progress. By providing incentives like prizes or recognition for reaching reading goals, the programs inspire children and teens to embrace the joy of reading during the summer months and beyond. Another celebration will be held on August 3 to celebrate the end of the reading club with crafts, characters and more!

Join the Marple Library on June 15th to kick-off and celebrate reading. Families can register for the K-12 Summer Reading Club at the Kick-Off or stop by the library between June 10 and July 6. To learn more about the library and all of its programs, visit MarpleLibrary.org. M

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Members of Marple Public Library Teen Advisory Board and Pete the Cat at last summer’s Kick-Off Party

Author Mo Willems’ beloved characters Elephant and Piggie greeted guests at the 2022 Summer Reading Kick-Off party

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by Kevin O’Donnell O’Donnell Roofing Co.

The Perfect Vinyl Siding Hue for Your Home

Your home’s exterior is the first thing people notice, and the right siding can make all the difference. Vinyl siding offers a cost-effective way to refresh your home’s look and boost its value. With an impressive 98% return on investment, it’s a wise choice for homeowners looking to enhance their curb appeal.

Beyond its durability and affordability, vinyl siding comes in countless colors. With so many options available, choosing the right color can feel overwhelming. Each color group has its own unique characteristics and dramatically impacts the look and feel of your home’s exterior. Let’s explore some popular choices:

1. CLASSIC WHITE: White is a timeless and versatile option that can give your home a clean and traditional look. It pairs well with various architectural styles and can make your home appear larger and more inviting.

2. GRAY: Gray is a popular neutral color. Light gray shades work well with almost any trim and accent color, allowing you to personalize your home’s look. Darker gray shades like charcoal can provide a modern and sleek look to your home.

3. COASTAL BLUE: For a fresh and vibrant look, coastal blue siding can evoke a sense of seaside charm. It complements white or beige trim beautifully and adds a touch of coastal elegance to your home.

4. EARTHY TONES: Shades of brown, tan and beige are excellent choices for a warm and inviting exterior. These earthy

tones harmonize well with natural surroundings and create a cozy atmosphere.

5. RED: Red exudes warmth. If you want your home to stand out and make a bold statement, consider deep red siding that can be balanced with neutral trim for a striking contrast. For a classic and timeless look that mimics the charm of brick, opt for brick red siding.

6. GREEN: A subtle tone of sage can provide a calming appearance, reminiscent of nature and works well for homes in a rural setting. Olive green hues offer a unique and earthy appearance that can make your home stand out while still blending harmoniously with its surroundings.

7. CREAMY YELLOW: Yellow siding can bring a cheerful and inviting feel to your home. It works well with white or off-white trim and complements a range of architectural styles.

When pairing siding with masonry, neutrals like grays, whites and beiges universally complement traditional brick or stone. Other colors with masonry can be tricky and would benefit from expert advice to ensure aesthetic harmony.

With the right shade, your home will not only stand out in the neighborhood but also become a personal statement of your style and taste. So go ahead, embrace the spectrum of possibilities, and let your home shine with a color that reflects you. M

BEFORE AFTER

The Altar of Freedom

by Doug Humes

Photos courtesy of the Marple Historical Society

Researching the feature article on the 80th anniversary of D-Day was a labor of love, and pain. The story of Clifford Douglas Murray, Jr. is one that was repeated in our community, around the country and around the world. We can’t tell all of those stories, and so Clifford represents all of the soldiers who died in service to their country. But in finding his story, I also found the stories of about 20 young men from Marple, Newtown and Edgmont who enlisted, fought and died in the war against Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan.

As the article explains, a couple from the community set this all in motion – they were going to tour Normandy and wanted to pay their respects to any local boys. When they returned with stories and pictures, the decision was hatched to do an article about the anniversary.

I double checked my research and found inconsistencies in the lists that had been compiled over the years. So I ended up searching out every name of any soldier from this area reported as being killed. I scoured the daily newspapers from 1941-45; checked government lists of war casualties; verified family connections through ancestry.com; and found draft cards, death notices, military burial records and Veterans Compensation files. My search led to a man in upstate New York whose uncle had been killed parachuting into Normandy on D-Day. He compiled an amazing set of WW II resources, and gave me access to daily combat records where the Company clerk noted the dead, wounded and missing, and where they were located that day.

In seeking them all out, I re-lived their deaths, and the pain of their loved ones. My mother lost her brother in the war. He was just 21. She recalled on his 70th birthday that not a day had gone by since then when she did not think of him. And so with each confirmed death, I imagined the same lifetime of pain in each house that received the awful news.

Abraham Lincoln’s letter to Mrs. Bixby, on the loss of her sons in an earlier war, most eloquently captures my thoughts: “I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.”

For more on the history of Marple, visit the Marple Historical Society website and Facebook page, and join the Society to keep up to date on coming events MarpleHistoricalSociety.org.

For more on area Veterans through the years, please visit: https://online.fliphtml5.com/hplxj/gjxi/#p=1 M

by Jack Del Pizzo, CPA Del Pizzo & Associates

Family Businesses and Withholding

Put the ‘Family’ in Family Business

Consider employing your minor children for summer or parttime positions if you run a small business. Apart from the quality time spent with your kids and their valuable on-the-job experience, there are enticing tax advantages to reap.

You can classify any wages paid to your child as standard employment income, like any other staff member or contractor, provided the compensation is reasonable and the work performed is genuinely beneficial to the business. This deduction reduces your overall business income, subsequently cutting down your income and self-employment tax obligations.

Your child must file a tax return to declare their earnings. However, if their income falls below the standard deduction threshold ($14,600 in 2024), they won’t owe federal income tax. Even if their earnings exceed the standard deduction, subjecting them to taxation, the tax rate starts at a mere 10%. Furthermore, certain conditions can exempt your child’s wages from Social Security and Medicare taxes, resulting in further tax savings.

Once your child earns income, they become eligible to contribute up to $7,000 annually to a traditional or Roth IRA which grows on a tax deferred, or even better, a tax free basis depending on the type of IRA. Early life contributions by your child to retirement accounts can unlock the potential of exponential growth and result in an account worth hundreds of thousands, or even millions of dollars by his or her retirement age.

Don’t Hold Back On Adjusting Your Withholding

When filing your year-end income tax return, a significant por-tion, if not all, of the taxes owed on your earnings have typically been prepaid by your employer throughout the year.

Life events such as marriage, parenthood, home purchases or acquiring/losing another job can significantly alter your tax liability. Should any of these occur for you, adjusting your withholding with your employer should be a top priority. To do this, you will need to fill out a new Form W-4.

Insufficient withholding may lead to underpayment penalties, while excessive withholding results in a refund. While many welcome refunds as extra cash, it’s important to recognize that a refund only results when too much of your money has been paid in as taxes. Over-withholding essentially provides the government with an interest-free loan. M

Barb Mealmaker

Marple Newtown, Class of 1973

MN Class of 2024, congratulations on your graduation. As a 1973 MN graduate, I hope you look back on your MN years as fondly as I do. Your MN years will serve as the foundation for your future accomplishments. Embrace your learnings as you continue to grow. Follow your heart. Be confident in yourself. The best is yet to come!

Scott Avellino

St. Joseph’s Prep, Class of 1993

Congratulations to the St. Joseph’s Prep Class of 2024! As a fellow alum, I’m thrilled to see you embrace the Ignatian ideals of ‘cura personalis’and ‘finding God in all things.’ May your journey ahead be guided by compassion, wisdom and a commitment to justice. Cherish the values instilled in you and continue to be ‘Men For and With Others’ in all that you do. I wish you all the best as you embark on this exciting new chapter!

Chrissie Doogan

Cardinal O’Hara, Class of 1993

Congratulations to the Cardinal O’Hara High School Class of 2024! You all have so much to be proud of. My wish for you is when you look back on your years at O’Hara, that you will smile and remember all the good times. I welcome all of you to the COHS alumni community. We are all a #lion4life!!

George Wood

The Haverford School, Class of 1975

Good luck to our Class of 2024! The Haverford School has the foundation of a strong brotherhood, and Fords alumni know they can always come back to Haverford for friendship, support and connection.

Congratulations to the Well Wishes From the Past

Marcella Marino

Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr Class of 2018

Congratulations, Class of 2024! It may not seem like it, but life is just beginning. Embrace challenges as you see opportunities, and don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone. Be open-minded and positive about new opportunities!

Krissy Duffy Lange

Villa Maria Academy, Class of 1994

To the Villa Maria class of 2024—Congratulations on your graduation, and Cheers to your next adventure! All of your hard work has finally paid off. Enjoy this special time and always remember that Villa will always be cheering you on! Go follow your dreams and reach for the stars.

Laura Maginn McCalla

Merion Mercy Academy, Class of 1997

Sending well wishes and congratulations as you celebrate this wonderful milestone! Merion has given you the knowledge, confidence and courage to be ready for what’s next. Always surround yourself with people who motivate you and inspire you. Go do great things!

Jeff Hilliard Malvern Prep, Class of 1995

To all my brothers from the graduating class of 2024, congratulations on your accomplishments at Malvern. My best advice is to stay close, have each other’s backs and always remember these wonderful times you’ve had. It sure goes fast. Always take time to reflect on your time here at Malvern, and remember that all your brothers will be here for you.

Beth Maggitti Dixon

Academy of Notre Dame de Namur Class of 1992

I’ve had the pleasure of watching my sister ‘90, myself ‘92, her two daughters ’19 & ‘21 and, in 2030 and 2031 will watch my two daughters graduate from The Academy of Notre Dame. Our Catholic school builds solid foundations and instills strong core values in every young woman who has the opportunity to attend. We learn what we need to know for life, and the Class of 2024

the Class of 2024: Past For the Future

should feel confident as they charge out into the world empowered for a limitless future. Live by the Honor Code and keep it in your hearts and minds as your journey continues. The gates will always be open to you and your legacy. Congratulations.

Laura Mailey Yeakle

Archbishop John Carroll Class of 1989

Congratulations to the Class of 2024! Whether Archbishop Carroll was your best experience or even just so-so, I can assure you that the BEST is yet to come! Follow your passion, stay true to yourself and get involved!

Stephen Sosangelis

The Shipley School, Class of 1985

Don’t think about yesterday. Think only of tomorrow, because tomorrow is a chance to grow from lessons learned yesterday. Your parents have a lifetime of lessons learned and will willingly share free of charge! Doesn’t get much better than that!

Anna Whiteman

The Agnes Irwin School Class of 2009

Being intellectually curious is always important, but today, there is so much gray area. The world can be confusing and fractured with all the information flying around. We have to ask real questions about what is in front of us.

Fay Alexander

The Agnes Irwin School Class of 2009

It is so important to find the time to do the things that you enjoy and that renew you. I ask myself, Am I doing things that I love to do?

Frances Chen

The Agnes Irwin School Class of 2009

Never forget your ‘why.’ Surround yourself with friends and loved ones who support you no matter what and inspire you to be the best you can be.

Sophia Shayeghi

Penncrest High School Class of 2019

Congratulations to the Class of 2024 on your graduation! What an amazing accomplishment! Remember that life may take you all on different paths, but make sure you have the right people walking with you. Lions forever!

Chris Benbow

Westtown School, Class of 1990 and Head of Westtown School

You are architects and builders of connection and community here at Westtown and everywhere else you find yourselves. Class of 2024, I am enormously proud of both who you are right now and who you will continue to become.

Riley Hurda

The Episcopal Academy, Class of 2021

Congratulations to the EA Class of 2024. You’ve done it! Here’s to your next adventure and bright future ahead. Never stop growing, exploring, learning and challenging yourself. The best is yet to come!

Anna Schiller

Delaware County Christian School Class of 2022

I wish all of the current graduates the best of luck on their new journeys moving forward into college. If I had to give any advice, it would be to believe in yourself. The class of 2024 consists of some of the most talented and capable people I know and I’m excited to see what greatness they’ll accomplish in the future. M

by Robert L. D’Anjolell, Jr., F.D. DANJOLELL Memorial Homes

How Funeral Directors Help Celebrate Life

Funeral Directors understand that everyone’s life is a unique story that’s meant to be shared with their loved ones. The acts and events during which a loved one’s story is shared help those left behind express their grief and find joy in fond memories of their loved one. Funerals are traditionally a way for friends to share, comfort and support a family during a sad and sometimes heartbreaking time. Today’s funerals now serve a dual purpose: Comforting the family and honoring the unique person who has passed. Funeral and Memorial Homes offer countless opportunities to incorporate personalized funeral ideas into ways we can memorialize our loved ones, including ways our loved ones might remember us.

Funerals can be traditional or informal, religious or new age, eco-friendly, or any theme that meant a lot to your loved one. A memorial funeral service allows us to celebrate and remember everything we treasure about our loved one and their time with us. Because there are so many possibilities and often so many details to immediately consider at a time of sadness, funeral planning professionals are a crucial resource. Their knowledge about and skill in planning events that celebrate life provide lasting comfort for family members and their friends.

Funeral Directors have the expertise to guide families through funeral planning and can help tell each unique story in the best way possible. Truly touching memorial services require an understanding of an individual’s personality, beliefs, interests

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and milestones. Are you equipping your loved ones with stories that create memories today and will help them remember you after you’re gone? Will they know…

…what your childhood was like?

…how you met the love of your life?

…your favorite place in the world?

…the funniest thing you ever experienced?

…what motivated you through tough times?

Create those memories by telling your stories. Tell your stories now. And consider your options to pre-plan and pre-fund your own funeral. Doing so enables you to tell your story your way. It also relieves the financial burden on your family, as a final sign of your love for them.

Funerals are more important than you might think: They provide an opportunity for your loved ones to express their emotions while celebrating and remembering your life. A personalized funeral or memorial service helps bring joy and closure to your loved ones. The Funeral Director can help a grieving family build a beautiful celebration of life that highlights cherished memories shared by many. M

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