Wayne Watson Editor: Kevin Winters Updated: April 28, 2026 Wayne C Watson HPHA is sad to again report the loss of a good friend and community leader, Wayne C.Watson, who passed away on July 10. The bio below is from the Scanlin Funeral Home. Read another tribute to Mr. Watson from the Williamson College of Trades where he served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the past 33 years. Wayne Watson, 86, of Horsham, Pennsylvania, passed away on July 10, 2016, with his wife, Marie Heckler Wick-Watson at his side. He was born to the late James “Conrad” and...

Mary Jane Clemmer Editor: Kevin Winters Updated: April 28, 2926 MaryJane Clemmer We were very saddened at the sudden death of a good friend and long-time supporter of HPHA, Mary Jane Clemmer, on May 9, 2015. Mary Jane was currently serving as treasurer of the organization. Mary Jane Bertolet Clemmer died unexpectedly on May 9 at her home in Horsham, Montgomery County. She was predeceased last year by her husband of 57 years, Leon Clemmer. Born in Philadelphia, she grew up in Melrose Park and raised her family in Abington Township. She was a...

Leon Clemmer Editor: Kevin Winters Updated: April 28, 2026 HPHA lost a good friend, supporter, and active member with the recent death of Leon Clemmer on February 28, 2013. Leon was the principle author of HPHA’s History of Horsham Book and had done watercolors of many local landmarks. Leon Clemmer, Architect, Historian and Artist died peacefully on Thursday, February 28 2013. Born in 1926 to Leon and Mary Colton Steele Clemmer, he was raised in the Mt. Airy section of Philadelphia but lived the majority of his life in Abington and Jenkintown before...

Daniel Alverado Editor: Kevin Winters Published: August 31, 2018 Updated: April 28, 2026 HPHA is sad to report the passing of a good friend and member Danny Alverado. Dan came to HPHA through a friendship with me, I was working part-time as a caretaker at Indian Springs Farm in Mechanicsville and Danny was with a landscaping company that was servicing the property. We developed a friendship and when I cut back on my work at the farm I arranged for Danny to take over. A Navy veteran, Danny was a positive person with a deep laugh and a selfless commitment to helping...

Herb Levy FAIA, Chevalier de Légion d’Honneur Editor: Kevin Winters Published: April 28, 2026 Herb Levy with a 1942 Slat Grill Willys Jeepat Graeme Park Herbert Levy was an esteemed architect, a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, a Chevalier de Légion d’Honneur and a great friend and supporter of Horsham History and the restoration and preservation of the Penrose Strawbridge House and the Keith House. He is seen here at Graeme Park with his Legion of Honor medal. Herb was born Decenber 18, 1924 to Abe abd Jeanette Levy and was raised in the...

Clare Ashley Author: Kevin Winters Updated: April 28, 2026 We are saddened to report the passing of a good friend, charter member, and a great supporter of HPHA, Clare Kenderdine Ashley. Clare, a long time resident of Chalfont, Pa., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016 at Holy Redeemer Hospice. She was 90. Clare was born in Horsham on May 12, 1925, the daughter of the late Clarence K. Hagerty and Florene Hillborn Williams Hagerty. She was a direct descendent of Richard Kenderdine, one of the first Quaker settlers in Horsham Township and one of the original...

In Memoriam | Al Edling Editor: Kevin Winters Published: January 30, 2017 Updated: April 27, 2026 We are sad to report the passing of long-time friend and supporter Al Edling. Al was the owner of Bloodgood Nurseries in Horsham and donated his time – and plants – to our organization. His fruit trees line the driveway between the barn and farmhouse at the Penrose-Strawbridge Farm. Al and his wife Eleanor also graciously hosted our Holiday Supper at their home several years ago. Al was born on November 15, 1938 and grew up in Roxborough. He received a BS in...

Horsham and the Civil War Author: Kevin Winters Published: April 27, 2026 Robert Kenderdine One of tenets of the Society of Friends is pacifism and this caused problems in the new colony going back to Samuel Carpenter. In 1709, the Pennsylvania Assembly voted to send £ 2000 instead of sending soldiers to fight against the French in Canada. Carpenter was treasurer at the time. The war ended before anything was done, though, so it was all forgotten until 1717 when Governor Keith requested payment from Carpenter’s estate. This payment consisted of...

Jimmy Glemser Editor: Kevin Winters Published: August 9 2025 Jimmy Glemser(Facebook) James “Jim” Patrick Glemser, 75, of Doylestown, passed away on May 15, 2022, surrounded by family. Born in Jenkintown to Herbert and Margaret Glemser, Jim was a legendary local figure known for his work ethic, his service, and an enduring love story. In a romance spanning 50 years, Jim married Jane Ellen Glemser (d. 2014) after famously claiming he would marry her the night they met. A proud U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam Era, Jim was a highly decorated...