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Robert Porter Obituary

Robert J. Porter passed away on January 13, 2022 at the age of 99. Born on April 17, 1922 in Norristown, PA to the late Robert and Rhea (nee Horning) Porter. Robert was the beloved husband of Joan; loving father of Lynn (Daryl) Umble, Cindy Hoffman, and Robert (Andrea). Relatives and friends are invited to Robert’s Life Celebration on Friday January 21, 2022 10AM at Riverside Cemetery 200 S Montgomery Ave, West Norriton, PA 19403. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Kitty Cottage 317 W Johnson Hwy, East Norriton PA 19401. Family care entrusted to Boyd-Horrox-Givnish Life Celebration Home of East Norriton

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Published by The Times Herald from Jan. 17 to Jan. 18, 2022.

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Sandy Cameron

January 17, 2022

Joan - so sorry for your loss. I know how you feel, but honestly believe the person isn't gone as long as one other remembers them.

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