Norristown, PA — About 3,500 U.S. infants die suddenly and unexpectedly each year. These deaths are often referred to as Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID). Although the causes of death in many of these children can’t be explained, most occur while the infant is sleeping in an unsafe sleeping environment.
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bookmark_borderRIP Cowboy Dan
Daniel P. Willimann
Daniel P. Willimann, 40, of West Chester, PA passed away on August 10, 2014 at approximately 10:53 AM after jumping from the Chestnut Street parking garage. Born in Drexel Hill, Pa., Daniel was the son of Charles J. Willimann, Jr. (Karen) and Barbara L. (Clark) Macatee. Daniel was a 1993 graduate of Bishop Shanahan High School. He was an excellent athlete. A highlight of Dan’s athletic achievements was playing baseball at Veteran’s Stadium for the Carpenter Cup. He loved art and music, playing his guitar and his poker game. He was a proud UPS driver in West Chester for 17 years. Daniel was the loving father of Ky J. Willimann and Mya R. Willimann. He is also survived by the mother of his children, Lindsey (Pennington) Willimann. He was the dear brother of Kim Dever (Mike), Stacey Bloomer (Charlie), Michael (Penny) and Robert (Whitney); and the beloved uncle to seven nephews and nieces. Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation 10 to 11 a.m Friday, August 15, 2014 and to his Memorial Service at 11 a.m. at The Donohue Funeral Home, 1627 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382, 610-431-9000. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Safe Harbor of Chester County, 20 N. Matlack St, West Chester, PA 19380.
bookmark_borderNine Lives Of Katz Over
Just a week after winning a fierce court battle for the Philadelphia Inquirer, Lewis Katz died in a plane crash. Known for being a Jewish philanthropist, Katz made for stories in the local news over the ownership of the area’s largest newspaper. Headlines in the paper he would eventually takeover read, “Katz accuses Norcross of ‘innuendos and lies’ in Inquirer battle.”