Portrait of Juan  Liang

Juan Liang

, Pennsylvania

Born and raised in Henan China Juan was the beloved daughter of the late Zhiyan Liang and Cuilian Li. She dedicated many years of her life to education and research as a Professor of Chemistry at the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics. She was a leading researcher in the field of zeolite catalysis and her inventions are instrumental in the production of building blocks for modern materials. Outside work Juan found great joy in traveling singing teaching and spending time with family. She will be remembered for her tenacity intellect kindness and commitment to family. In addition to her parents Juan was preceded in death by her beloved husband Xiexian Guo and her two brothers Yongmao Liang and Yongjian Liang. She is survived by her three children Ipin Jing Ye Guo Yifan Li Li Guo and Yili Ken Laughlin Guo her four grandchildren Emily Guo Vivian Guo Alice Laughlin and…

Portrait of John Joseph Merwin

John Joseph Merwin

, Pennsylvania

Smokey Merwin of Boothwyn PA formerly of Upland passed away at The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania on July 1st 2026. He was surrounded by his family. He was 73 years old. He was born in Upland PA to Romana Bustoz and Joe Merwin. Smokey attended Collingdale High School. He was an electrician by trade owning his own business.Later he was employed by Yerkes Engineer Associates as an inspector. He also worked for Entech Engineering. Smokey was a devoted husband and father. He loved sharing his construction knowledge with his girls. He also enjoyed partaking in peep tasting videos with his daughter Nicki. Smokey was a member of PCOM 69 Freedom Riders for over 25 years. Dedicated to the past present and future of PCOM retiring as president of PCOM Freedom Riders in 2025. Smokey is survived by his beloved wife Jackie Bandit of 42 years his daughters Katelyn…

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