Born on July 19, 1955 in Schaffhausen. After graduating from the University of Zürich, she became an attorney. She met her husband, Albert, in 1982, while being on a special project at the company he was an executive with. They both moved to the US in 1992, as he got transferred from Switzerland. His job led them to live and make friends in different places: New York City, Cincinnati, OH, Wilmington, DE, and then Salt Lake City, UT, and Oakley, UT, where they retired.
She had a passion for languages and taught at OLLI, the academy of Lifelong Learning, in Wilmington, DE, and provided private lessons to teenagers helping them to develop their skills.
She passed away peacefully at home in Oakley, UT, on December 4, 2020 surrounded by her husband and friends.
Henriette and Albert joined the our society as well as the New Helvetic Society in 2006.
On behalf of the Swiss communities we extend heartfelt condolences to the Imesch family and May Henriette Rest In Peace.
The Swiss Societies mourn the passing of Mrs. Angela Von Arx who passed away on October 21, 2020 in Shillington, PA. Angela and her husband Franz joined our society in 1977 and were also members of the New Helvetic Society since 1974. Angela also served on our board from 1984 – 1990.
On behalf of the Swiss communities we extend heartfelt condolences to the Von Arx family and May Angela Rest In Peace.
The Swiss Societies mourn the passing of our long-time member Mr. Max Hess who passed away on September 12, 2020 in Albrightsville, PA. Max and his wife Lydia joined our society in 1994 and became members of the New Helvetic Society in 1997.
On behalf of the Swiss communities we extend heartfelt condolences to the Hess family and May Max Rest In Peace.
It is with sad hearts we inform you that our Life-Member Ken Sturzenegger passed away on June 6th due to complications from brain cancer. Ken joined our society in 2009 and was also a Life Member of the New Helvetic Society.
On behalf of our Board and all Members we extend deepest sympathy to Veronique, Jessica, Leila, Laura and all Friends of the Sturzenegger Family.
Our member Walter Wasem passed away on February 20, 2020 after a brief illness.
Our membership extends deepest sympathy to the Wasem families.
A celebration of Walter’s life is scheduled for Saturday, March 21, 2020 starting at 12:00 PM at the Haddon Fortnightly, 301 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield, NJ 08033.
Our long-time Member Mr. John Aegerter passed away on July 12, 2019 just short of his 90th birthday.
Our membership extends deepest sympathy to Mrs. Helen Phillips who cared for him for many years.
Our Member Mrs. Dorothy D. Brandenberger passed away on June 4, 2019 at age 90.
Mrs. Brandenberger joined our society in 2007 and was also a longtime member of the New Helvetic Society.
Our membership extends deepest sympathy to the Brandenberger families.
Our Long-Time Member Mr. Alden Leavenworth passed away on April 13, 2019.
Our board of directors and all members extend deepest sympathy to Mrs. Jeannine Leavenworth and her family.
Our Member Mr. Anthony Barile passed away on October 23, 2018. He joined our society in 2011 and was also an active member of the Swiss Club of the Jersey Shore.
Our board of directors and all members extend deepest sympathy to Anthony’s wife Silvia and all in her family.
Our Life Member Mrs. Rosalia “Chalia” Weibel passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2018. Mrs. Weibel also was a longtime member of the New Helvetic Society.
Our board of directors and all members extend deepest sympathy to the Weibel families.
Relatives and friends are invited to her Visitation on Tuesday, August 7th, at 10:00 am followed by her funeral mass at 11:00 am at the St. Pius X Church, 220 Lawrence Road, Broomall, PA 19008.