Monaghan Funeral Home, Inc.

05/07/2026

𝑾𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝑨𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒄𝒆 ~ Bridget Monaghan Wible Acquires The Oliver H. Bair Company, Continuing a 148-Year Legacy of Compassionate Service.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝟭𝟰𝟴-𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲.
Bridget Monaghan Wible, Esquire, Funeral Director and Certified Preplanning Consultant (CPC), has announced the acquisition of The Oliver H. Bair Company Funeral Home, Montrose Cemetery and Memorials (Upper Darby, PA), and Cumberland Cemetery (Media/Middletown Township, PA). She also owns and operates Monaghan Funeral Home in Red Hill, PA and Raffeo-DiCecco Memorial Home in Norristown, PA. https://www.philadelphiafuneralcare.com/

With this transition, the firm will move forward as The Oliver H. Bair & Monaghan Funeral Home, reflecting both its historic roots and its continued family leadership. Founded in 1878, The Oliver H. Bair Company has long been recognized as a leader in compassionate funeral service. Founder Oliver H. Bair established the firm on the principle that families should be served with dignity, empathy, and attentive care during life’s most difficult moments. The funeral home became widely known for its longtime Philadelphia location at 1820 Chestnut Street.

In 2007, the company was acquired by John J. Monaghan, Bridget’s father, who led its operations alongside Monaghan Funeral Home until his passing in 2020. “Continuing the legacy of The Oliver H. Bair Company is both an honor and a responsibility,” said Monaghan Wible. “My father instilled in me the importance of serving families with compassion, integrity, and respect. I am proud to carry that tradition forward.” Bridget Monaghan Wible has been part of The Oliver H. Bair Company since 2009.

With this acquisition, Bridget becomes only the fifth owner in the company’s 148-year history—and just the second female owner. Mary Bair, daughter of founder Oliver H. Bair, was among the first female funeral directors and owners in the United States.

Bridget Monaghan Wible expressed her commitment to preserving the firm’s legacy while continuing to meet the evolving needs of the families it serves. “We remain dedicated to providing meaningful, personalized services with the same level of care that has defined this organization for generations,” she said.

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04/17/2026

View Troy Allan Studenroth's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

04/05/2026

May this season of renewal bring you an abundance of peace and overwhelming love. Happy Easter.

04/01/2026

Hello April! "Our spring has come at last with the soft laughter of April suns and shadow of April showers." – Byron Caldwell Smith

03/28/2026

Thank you Upper Perkiomen Valley Chamber of Commercefor putting this tribute together. We are proud of our fellow women-owned businesses in Upper Perk! Happy Women’s History Month!

03/12/2026

March 11th is National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day. An opportunity to acknowledge the essential role they play in helping families navigate loss, honor loved ones, and find comfort in meaningful farewells.

Their work is not just a profession – it’s a calling. They are there for families during their most difficult moments, offering guidance, care, and support when they need it most. They provide a steady presence in times of uncertainty, ensuring that every final tribute is carried out with dignity and respect.

03/06/2026

Daylight Saving Time begins on the second Sunday in March, so this year, it falls on Sunday, March 8 at 2:00am. We spring forward one hour as Daylight Saving Time begins. ⏰☀️

This is also a good time to test your smoke alarms and change replaceable batteries if needed.

02/26/2026

Rose Marie Martin, 68, of Emmaus passed away peacefully at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest on February 21, 2026. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Apostle and Fela Matilda Morales. She was also the beloved wife of Bruce Godshall and the late Thomas B. Martin,

02/26/2026

22 Days Until Spring – Friday, March 20, 2026!
In just 22 days, we’ll welcome the First Day of Spring — a season filled with fresh blooms, longer days, and renewed hope. 🌷

02/25/2026

Arthur Price Fania of Green Lane passed away peacefully at Sanatoga Center in Pottstown on February 24, 2026. He was 86 years old. Born in Norristown he was the son of the late John Henry and Sophia Dewees Fania and the beloved husband of Joanne Stufflet Fania. Arthur attended Norristown

02/19/2026

Volunteers are trained on the physical aspects of death as well as addressing spiritual care and other expectations.