Obituaries

Roxborough Father of Three Dies this Week

A Roxborough man who went on to become a priest also in this week's obituaries.

Rev. Robert J. Baffa, of Roxborough, 75

He was born on March 24, 1937, in Roxborough, Pa., a suburb of Philadelphia, the son of Richard and Anita (Stimmler) Baffa. He attended Norwood Academy and Roman Catholic High School in Philadelphia. He completed his course in philosophy and theology at St. Pauls Seminary at the University of Ottawa, Canada. Fr. Baffa was ordained to the priesthood at St. John the Baptist Church, North Bennington, Vt., on his 29th birthday [Legacy/BurlingtonFreePress.com]

Eleanor M. Gidley, of Roxborough, 84

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Sister of Mary Duffy and the late Samuel J. and Thomas M. (Lynn) Gidley; also survived by nieces and nephews. [Legacy/Philly.com]

Glen F. Mower Sr., of Roxborough, 63

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He is survived by his children, Glen Mower Jr. (Kelly), Andrea Starr, Brian Mower (Cara), Melanie Mower (Carl) and Tracie Mower; 3 grandchildren. [Legacy/Philly.com]

Click here for a list of regional obituaries from this past week.


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