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2026-03-24T00:25:34+00:00 @openbenches posted:
This bench has been donated by
The friends of Sally Schwarzkopf

The Park Bench Program is brought to you by our park partners,
the C&O Canal Trust and the C&O Canal Association.
For more information on this bench, please visit
www.CanalTrust.org/Bench Program
https://openbenches.org/bench/41808
2026-03-24T00:25:04+00:00 @openbenches posted:
This bench has been donated by
The family and friends of John Valcoulon LeMoyne Ellicott

The Park Bench Program is brought to you by our park partners,
the C&O Canal Trust and the C&O Canal Association.
For more information on this bench, please visit
www.CanalTrust.org/Bench Program
https://openbenches.org/bench/41809
2026-03-24T00:00:36+00:00 @openbenches posted:
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
This bench has been donated by
The Dao Feng and Angela Foundation

The Park Bench Program is brought to you by our park partners,
the C&O Canal Trust and the C&O Canal Association.
For more information on this bench, please visit
www.CanalTrust.org/Bench Program
https://openbenches.org/bench/41798
2026-03-24T00:00:06+00:00 @openbenches posted:
This bench has been donated by
Geza Serenyi

The Park Bench Program is brought to you by our park partners,
the C&O Canal Trust and the C&O Canal Association.
For more information on this bench, please visit
www.CanalTrust.org/Bench Program
https://openbenches.org/bench/41799
2026-03-23T23:18:27+00:00 @openbenches posted:
Please take a seat
and
have a wonderful day.
Affectionately, Eugenia Marks
https://openbenches.org/bench/41797
2026-03-16T19:54:34+00:00 @openbenches posted:
~ Blumhardt and Duesler Families ~
Treasure the journey…
2017
https://openbenches.org/bench/41753
2026-03-16T19:54:03+00:00 @openbenches posted:
And I would walk five hundred miles…
In Loving Memory of
Bill Griffin
https://openbenches.org/bench/41754
2026-03-16T19:53:33+00:00 @openbenches posted:
Given in loving memory of
Stephen C. Costello (1994-2016)
by his family and friends through gifts received
by the Old York Road Historical Society.
May you see the beauty in everything around you.
https://openbenches.org/bench/41755
2026-03-16T19:53:03+00:00 @openbenches posted:
Dedicated to the memory of those who lost their lives
in the Bryn Athyn Train Wreck of December 5, 1921,
by the Penn-Tammany Greenway Coalition
with generous support from
Carr & Duff, Inc. and Mignatti Companies
https://openbenches.org/bench/41756
2026-03-16T19:52:33+00:00 @openbenches posted:
Sit and relax…
it's always beautiful and serene on
Pennypack Trail
Steve and Susan Rade
https://openbenches.org/bench/41757
2026-03-16T19:52:03+00:00 @openbenches posted:
Dedicated by family and friends to
Petro Sokirniy
"The best way to understand the mind
is to build it" ~ Lex Fridman
https://openbenches.org/bench/41758
2026-03-16T19:51:33+00:00 @openbenches posted:
In Memory of
Liz Kleinert
Our fun loving wife, mother, and Baba
who found great joy walking
on this trail.
https://openbenches.org/bench/41759
2026-03-16T19:51:03+00:00 @openbenches posted:
In Loving Memory of
Don Burger & Eileen (lady) Burger
Always in our hearts, forever remembered.
You are in our thoughts, every minute
of every day.
https://openbenches.org/bench/41760
2026-03-16T19:50:33+00:00 @openbenches posted:
Funding for this kiosk provided by the Magaha Family
in memory of Elmer Winfield Ramson,
the Woodmont ticket agent who lost his life
in the Bryn Athyn Train Wreck.
Additional funding provided by the County of Montgomery
and the Old York Road Historical Society.
https://openbenches.org/bench/41761
2026-03-16T19:50:03+00:00 @openbenches posted:
Funding for this kiosk provided by the Magaha Family
in memory of Elmer Winfield Ramson,
the Woodmont ticket agent who lost his life
in the Bryn Athyn Train Wreck.
Additional funding provided by the County of Montgomery
and the Old York Road Historical Society.
https://openbenches.org/bench/41762
2026-03-16T19:25:03+00:00 @openbenches posted:
"In gratitude for
80 years of walking the earth
and 50 years of walking the Wissahickon."
--Howard Spodek, 2021
Howard Spodek, 1941-2023

"For our Dad
who first brought us here,
and still does.
Happy 80th Birthday!"
--Susie, Josh, and Sarah
https://openbenches.org/bench/41752
2026-03-16T18:25:32+00:00 @openbenches posted:
BRENDA'S BENCH
IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR MOTHER
BRENDA BEECHAM
1947-2010
https://openbenches.org/bench/41750
2026-03-16T18:25:02+00:00 @openbenches posted:
DOROTHY CHILD
EDWARD (TED) CHILD
https://openbenches.org/bench/41751
2026-03-16T03:50:34+00:00 @openbenches posted:
In Loving Memory of
Shamus "Moose" Keough
2000 - 2018
Live with Gratitude,
an Open Heart & True Kindness
https://openbenches.org/bench/41748
2026-03-16T03:50:03+00:00 @openbenches posted:
In Loving Memory of
Lois Bowie
1932 - 1999
Obedience Trainer
& Groomer
https://openbenches.org/bench/41749
2026-03-16T03:26:33+00:00 @openbenches posted:
Gail K. Hoffman
GIRL SCOUT LEADER TROOP 91546
MERION CONCERT BAND (ALTO CLARINET) - ZONTA INT'L
9-11 CANDLE DISTRIBUTION GORGAS PARK
BELOVED WIFE, MOTHER, GRANDMOTHER
PRESENTED BY BRUCE F. HOFFMAN AND FAMILY
https://openbenches.org/bench/41744
2026-03-16T03:26:03+00:00 @openbenches posted:
Loving Husband, Dad, PopPop,
and Friend
John E. Davis, Sr.
2024
https://openbenches.org/bench/41745
2026-03-16T03:25:33+00:00 @openbenches posted:
Always on our mind
Forever in our hearts
Norma M. Gravinese
https://openbenches.org/bench/41746
2026-03-16T03:25:03+00:00 @openbenches posted:
In Loving Memory of
Amy (Mother) Gallagher
https://openbenches.org/bench/41747
2026-03-16T00:25:34+00:00 @openbenches posted:
IMPARA, KRAFT
&
ELY FAMILIES
https://openbenches.org/bench/41742
2026-03-16T00:25:04+00:00 @openbenches posted:
GOD BLESS AVE MARIA
BOB & SHARON DUROSS
JULY 1, 2005
https://openbenches.org/bench/41743
2026-03-15T15:25:03+00:00 @openbenches posted:
PETER KENNETH DAVID
EASTON
KILLED 18th MAY 1961
AGED 21

--

TOGETHER
IN GOD'S GARDEN
MINNIE (KIT). EASTON
19.7.1901
UNITED WITH HERBERT
AND PETER
23.4.1996

--

HERBERT ALFRED EASTON
SUDDENLY 27th FEBRUARY 1960
AGED 65
https://openbenches.org/bench/41741
2026-03-15T13:00:04+00:00 @openbenches posted:
KEEP FEET
OFF SEATS
https://openbenches.org/bench/41740
2026-03-14T19:50:05+00:00 @openbenches posted:
In loving memory of
Georgios Manginas 1989-2024
Take a seat and chill.
https://openbenches.org/bench/41739
2026-03-14T18:25:02+00:00 @openbenches posted:
Eileen Compton
13:6:39 - 23:3:04
"forever Autumn"
https://openbenches.org/bench/41738
2026-03-14T16:50:03+00:00 @openbenches posted:
In memory of
Peter Crewe
12 November 1952 28 October 2022
A life lived to the full
https://openbenches.org/bench/41737
2026-03-14T14:52:02+00:00 @openbenches posted:
Ethan L. H. Daley
Oct. 24, 1976 - Apr. 24, 2021
Beloved husband, son, brother, uncle and friend.
May this memorial bring peace to those who seek it
https://openbenches.org/bench/41732
2026-03-14T14:51:32+00:00 @openbenches posted:
Adelynn Ruth Teitelbaum
10/18/2021 - 10/19/2021
May her memory be a gift
https://openbenches.org/bench/41733
2026-03-14T14:51:02+00:00 @openbenches posted:
In loving memory of
Jonathan Dichter
Forever in our hearts.
Fly, Eagles Fly
https://openbenches.org/bench/41734
2026-03-14T14:50:32+00:00 @openbenches posted:
In Loving Memory of Julian Rostain (1988-2021)
who loved to walk in these woods with his dogs.
At Peace in Nature, Forever in Our Hearts
https://openbenches.org/bench/41735
2026-03-14T14:50:02+00:00 @openbenches posted:
In Loving memory of
Gerry & Liz Shiels
Together looking over us in a town they loved so well.
A special Mum, Dad, Granny & Granda.
Sadly missed and always in our thoughts,
the memories will last forever
https://openbenches.org/bench/41736
2026-03-14T14:01:05+00:00 @openbenches posted:
IN MEMORIAM
In fond memory of James L. Purdy,
who loved this spot at the Wissahickon
because no matter what was going on
in the world, nothing else mattered
but that moment,
the creek, and the fish.
James L. Purdy 1954 - 2020
https://openbenches.org/bench/41729
2026-03-14T14:00:35+00:00 @openbenches posted:
DR. MELODY DUFFALO
2/17/74-12/28/06
A VIBRANT RAY OF SUNSHINE
WHO GRACED US WITH HER
HAPPINESS, COURAGE, HOPE,
AND LOVE.

THROUGH HER KIND-HEARTED,
CARING WORK WITH HER
PATIENTS, TO HER LOVE OF LIFE,
SHE WAS AND ALWAYS WILL BE
AN INSPIRATION AND SOURCE
OF HAPPINESS FOR THOSE WHO
CARRY HER IN OUR HEARTS.
https://openbenches.org/bench/41730
2026-03-14T14:00:05+00:00 @openbenches posted:
In memory of
Claire McGuire
1976-2023
Mother, partner, daughter, sister and friend
https://openbenches.org/bench/41731
2026-03-14T13:50:34+00:00 @openbenches posted:
In loving memory of
AUGUSTA ALICE PEARSON
10.12.1907-25.9.1999
From her loving husband, Ray
https://openbenches.org/bench/41727
2026-03-14T13:50:04+00:00 @openbenches posted:
Lord's Vaccination Centre 2021 aiming to knock COVID-19 for 6
Thank you NHS, Key Workers and Volunteers
Contributed by MCC & Regent's Park ward councillors
https://openbenches.org/bench/41728
2026-03-14T11:50:03+00:00 @openbenches posted:
In Loving Memory
Of
PHYLLIS ALLISON
1948 -2024
A Very Special Lady
This Garden Brought Phyllis
& Family Much Solace
https://openbenches.org/bench/41726
2026-03-13T23:25:02+00:00 @openbenches posted:
"Always Remembering
DEXTER PEREIRA
8/9/69 18/8/18
-
Forever Cherished. One In A Million
Death Leaves A Heartache No One Can
Heal, Love Leaves A Memory No
One Can Steal"
https://openbenches.org/bench/41724
2026-03-13T17:25:03+00:00 @openbenches posted:
In loving memory of Alan Menglong Yu
June 15, 1988-September 11, 2025
Beneath the eternal sunshine of a spotless mind.
https://openbenches.org/bench/41723
2026-03-13T14:50:03+00:00 @openbenches posted:
"For memory has painted our perfect days
with colours that never fade"
For LD
https://openbenches.org/bench/41722
2026-03-13T11:50:04+00:00 @openbenches posted:
In loving memory
Andrew 'Mel' Melling
"Send it!"
https://openbenches.org/bench/41721
2026-03-13T08:50:04+00:00 @openbenches posted:
John and Audrey Robins
Their love lives on
through us x x x
https://openbenches.org/bench/41720
2026-03-12T18:50:34+00:00 @openbenches posted:
VENUE CYMRU, LLANDUDNO
www.venuecymru.co.uk
https://openbenches.org/bench/41718
2026-03-12T18:50:04+00:00 @openbenches posted:
IN MEMORY OF A LOVING HUSBAND AND FATHER
ALGWYN JOHN HOPKINS BA HONS. DIP-ED
CHAIRMAN OF LLANDUDNO U.D.C. 1967-68
MAYOR OF ABERCONWY BOROUGH COUNCIL
1983-84
https://openbenches.org/bench/41719
2026-03-12T15:50:04+00:00 @openbenches posted:
Son to Many Friend to Al
Domante D'Angelo
10/21/94 - 5/15/16

In Memory of Those With
Whom We've Laughed and Loved
Rest In Peace
Dedicated November 1999
E & K
https://openbenches.org/bench/41717