Local Woman, Dad Suddenly Pass On Same Day: Read The Touching Obituaries

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Read The Bittersweet Obituaries Of Local Woman, Dad Who Suddenly Pass On Same Day

What are the odds that you would pass away suddenly on the same day as your father? The obituaries for a local woman and her dad that died on the same day are sad, but also very touching. Read them here.

Other top stories this week in Eastern Pennsylvania:

PA Town Wins 2nd Place In USA Today's 'Best Small Town' Competition

• Well here's something to flaunt: Pennsylvania is home to the second-best small town in the Northeast, according to USA Today.

Woman Killed By Own Dog In Eastern Pennsylvania

• A 32-year-old Eastern Pennsylvania woman was attacked and killed by her own dog while sitting on her deck Thursday afternoon, according to authorities. Neighbors tried in desperation to stop the attack and save the woman.

Gunpoint Craigslist Robbery Reported In Bucks County

• Police say a Bucks County man arranged a meeting to buy a phone through Craigslist and then robbed the seller at gunpoint.

Best Pennsylvania High Schools In America, 2017: U.S. News And World Report

• Check to see what Pa. schools rank among the nation's best. We also have Pennsylvania's best. Did your school make the list?

Senior Citizens To Get Free Rides On SEPTA's Regional Rail With Key Pass

• Good news for senior citizens who ride the Regional Rail: that $1 fee will vanish once the Key Pass is implemented.

Montco Man Arrested For Trafficking Illegal Firearms: DA

• A Montgomery County man allegedly bought the weapons, registered to himself, and then re-sold them to criminals, the DA said.

Michael Bloomberg Speaking At Villanova Graduation

• The former New York City mayor and billionaire will speak at the Catholic university's 174th commencement.

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