Funeral Homes in Lafayette Hill, PA

Facts about the city

Lafayette Hill is a small unincorporated community in Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.Lafayette Hill is located just west of Philadelphia's Chestnut Hill neighborhood, and south of Plymouth Meeting. Lafayette Hill draws its name from the French General Marquis de Lafayette, who stayed there during the American Revolution.Prior to general decampment from Valley Forge in the spring of 1778, George Washington dispatched an estimated 2200 troops under the command of Marquis de Lafayette to act as a defensive screen and to conduct reconnaissance of the British army, which had garrisoned in Philadelphia for the winter. The two forces had a brief engagement at nearby Barren Hill.Lafayette Hill is a generally affluent area with many parks and nature reserves. It is also home to a prominent Jewish community. Additionally, it is a commuter town, as many individuals travel to Philadelphia for work everyday. Its main transit system is SEPTA.Lafayette Hill is served by the Colonial School District.Some famous individuals from Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania include: Terrence Howard, Nightlife Professional Steve Kaye, John Salmons, and Da'Rel Scott.

Lafayette Hill Obituaries

It was disclosed by Napa Valley Register on October 13th, 2020 that John C Naab perished in Sonoma, California.  Naab was 71 years old and was born in Lafayette Hill, PA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor John C's life.

It was disclosed by The Ambler Gazette on May 10th, 2020 that Henrietta E Staisby (Wagner) died in Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania.  Ms. Staisby was 79 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Henrietta E's life.

It was reported by Johnstown Tribune-Democrat on July 13th, 2016 that Virginia Louise Wagner (Longenecker) perished in Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania.  Ms. Wagner was 87 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Virginia Louise's life.

It was disclosed on March 21st, 2013 that Doris J Ammlung (Dougan) passed away in Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania.  Ms. Ammlung was 92 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Doris J's life.

It was noted by Williamsport Sun-Gazette on December 4th, 2012 that Grace H Emery (Laforme) passed away in Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania.  Ms. Emery was 99 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Grace H's life.

It was written by The Times Herald on July 16th, 2012 that John D Walton died in Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania.  Walton was 88 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor John D's life.

It was revealed by The Times Herald on May 10th, 2012 that Grace S Zona (Mollica) passed away in Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania.  Ms. Zona was 93 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Grace S's life.

It was noted by The Times Herald on March 29th, 2012 that Joseph M Graham passed on in Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania.  Graham was 60 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Joseph M's life.

It was disclosed by Johnstown Tribune-Democrat on March 25th, 2012 that June A Makin (Rogers) perished in Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania.  Ms. Makin was 97 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor June A's life.

It was written by The Times Herald on March 13th, 2012 that Anne Patricia "Annie" Shiffert (Weidner) passed on in Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania.  Ms. Shiffert was 82 years old and was born in Beach Haven, NJ.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Anne Patricia "Annie"'s life.

History

Prior to general decampment from Valley Forge in the spring of 1778, George Washington dispatched an estimated 2200 troops under the command of Marquis de Lafayette to act as a defensive screen and to conduct reconnaissance of the British army, which had garrisoned in Philadelphia for the winter.

Lafayette Hill is located just west of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Hill neighborhood, and south of Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania Meeting. The two forces had Battle of Barren Hill brief engagement at nearby Barren Hill.

Lafayette Hill is served by the Colonial School District.

Category:Unincorporated communities in Pennsylvania

Category:Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

The official website for the city of Lafayette Hill is http://www.plymouthwhitemarsh.com.