Jill V. Leaman
May 6, 2025
Jill V. Leaman of Wayne, PA, passed away on May 6, 2025 after courageously battling cancer for over a year. She was born on April 13, 1946, to the late John Russell Leaman and Edith Leaman (née Buckwalter).
Jill’s faith was very important to her and she was a member of the Wayne Presbyterian Church. She spent the majority of her...
Margaret Reilly
May 6, 2025
Margaret Reilly (nee Danzi), age 66, of West Chester, PA, passed away on May 6, 2025.
Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1959, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Marie (nee Pompo) Danzi.
Margaret was the beloved wife of John Reilly; loving mother of Sean Reilly (Kelley) and Alyssa Reilly (Ryan James); caring grandmother of Mason, Rocco, and Johnny; dear...
James J. Murphy
May 4, 2025
James J. Murphy, 84, of Newtown Square, PA, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Jim was born on November 13, 1940, to the late Patrick and Kathleen Murphy. He and his wife, Kathryn Murphy (née Millhouse), were former longtime residents of Villanova, PA.
Jim grew up in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY, and graduated from Saint Augustine High School...
Alessandra "Sandy" Iavarone
May 4, 2025
Alessandra "Sandy" Iavarone, a loving daughter and cherished member of the Merakey community, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025, at the age of 69, in her home surrounded by her loving Merakey family.
Sandy was born in Philadelphia, PA and spent her formative years enveloped in the care of her devoted parents. Their nurturing home fostered in her a spirit...
Shirley S. Lukach
May 4, 2025
Shirley S. Lukach (nee Spangler), of West Chester, PA, passed away on May 4, 2025.
Born in Allentown, PA in 1934, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Pauline (nee Guldner) Spangler. Shirley enjoyed hosting family parties and bowling. She was an avid Penn State supporter and Tiger Woods' biggest fan. Shirley was a member of the American Legion...
Shirley J. Poling
May 3, 2025
Shirley J. Poling (nee Weaver), age 50, of West Chester, PA, passed away on May 3, 2025.
Born in Bryn Mawr, PA in 1974, she was the cherished daughter of Joseph and Faith (nee Piersma) Weaver. Shirley was the beloved wife of Christopher Poling; loving mother of Samantha Pierce-Miller (Jeremy) and Andrew Pierce; dear sister of Stephen Weaver (Cyndi), Heather Medema...
Ellen A. Curran
May 3, 2025
Mrs. Ellen Anton Curran, 89, passed away on May 3, 2025, at Lima Estates in Middletown, Pennsylvania.
A lifelong resident of Delaware County, Ellen was born on October 8, 1935, in Havertown, Pennsylvania. She attended Haverford High School and Fitzgerald Mercy School of Nursing. After raising her three children she returned to nursing and practiced as a registered nurse for many...
Corey B Davis
May 2, 2025
Corey Bryan Davis, 42, of Downingtown, PA, passed away suddenly on May 2, 2025.
Born on July 16, 1982, in Bryn Mawr, PA, Corey was the beloved son of Randal B. Davis and the late Deborah Lynn (Boyd) Davis.
Corey was a vibrant soul who brought laughter and joy to all who were fortunate to know him. A fun-loving and creative spirit,...
Sr. Ann-Joyce Peters, SHCJ
May 2, 2025
Ann-Joyce Peters, SHCJ
July 20, 1937 – May 2, 2025
Educator, Administrator, Pastoral Care Worker, Missionary
Rosemont, Pennsylvania – Ann-Joyce Peters, SHCJ, a Sister of the Holy Child Jesus for 67 years, died peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2025. She was 87.
Sister Ann-Joyce ministered with a caring spirit, a beautiful smile and wonderful sense of humor. She deeply loved her family, who frequently...
Robert Potter Hallenbeck, Jr.
Apr 30, 2025
Robert Potter Hallenbeck Jr. age 79, fondly called “Bob” of West Chester P.A. lost his life on April 30, 2025 after a sad and very long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Bob was born on March 18, 1946, in Albany, N.Y. to Robert Potter Hallenbeck Sr. and Marguerite Griffin Hallenbeck. Bob was the eldest of his three siblings, his dear brother Bill,...
Wesley Phillip Gerlacher
Apr 29, 2025
Wesley Phillip Gerlacher, age 63, of Clifton Heights, PA, passed away on April 29, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Nelson and Patricia Gerlacher (nee Lyons).
A devoted Nascar aficionado, Wesley was often found engrossed in the thrill of the race, reveling in the electrifying atmosphere that only such events could provide. His zest for...
James J. Rafferty
Apr 29, 2025
Jim Rafferty passed away suddenly but peacefully on April 29, 2025, at his home in West Chester PA. Jim grew up in Springfield, PA and Broomall, PA graduating from Cardinal O’Hara High School in 1974 and from Penn State University in 1979.
Jim was loved and admired by everyone he met. He was a wealth of knowledge and mechanically gifted in...
Gregory Torre
Apr 29, 2025
Gregory “Greg” Torre went to be with the Lord on April 29, 2025 at the age of 84.
A beloved husband, father, grandfather, employer, and friend, Greg leaves behind a legacy of unwavering character, deep love for others, and entrepreneurial success.
Greg is survived by the love of his life, Christine, with whom he shared over 50 years of marriage. Together they...
John Tulli
Apr 28, 2025
John Tulli
April 29, 1938 - April 28, 2025
John Tulli, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 28, 2025, at the age of 86.
Born on April 29, 1938, in Mosciano Sant’Angelo, ltaly, John was a man whose life was built on service to others. For 60 plus years, he worked as...
Peter M. Jones
Apr 28, 2025
Peter Michael Jones passed away on April 28, 2025. Beloved son of the late William Stanley and Stella (nee Cappuccio) Jones.
Peter was born in Brooklyn, New York on September 6, 1957; he was 67 years old.
Always a character, Pete was larger than life to many people. His jokes came easily, they were never appropriate, and they were always hilarious. Pete...
Peter M. Bruno
Apr 27, 2025
Peter M. Bruno, age 76, of Haverford, PA formerly of Villanova, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 27, 2025. He was born on January 22, 1949 in the small town of Luzzi, in the province of Cosenza, in the southern region of Calabria, Italy to the late Guiseppe Bruno and Maria Assunta (Algieri) Bruno.
Pete was...
Ann Louise Hughlett
Apr 26, 2025
Ann L. Hughlett, age 72, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025, in Havertown, Pennsylvania.
Born in Philadelphia, Ann was the daughter of the late Leon F. and Mary L. (Best) Wood. She was the sister of the late William (surv. Hazel) Wood and the late Robert (surv. Ilse) Wood. Ann was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 43...
Nancy Guinan
Apr 26, 2025
Nancy Guinan passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025 at her home in Phoenixville, PA. She grew up in Darby and Havertown graduating from Cardinal O’Hara High School in 1968 where she served as Class Treasurer. Nancy worked at Bell Telephone – later Verizon - for 35 years. While there, she continued her education and earned a B.A. in Human...
Frederick Charles Glasier, Jr.
Apr 26, 2025
Frederick Charles Glasier, Jr., 86, of Elverson, PA, formerly of Downingtown, PA, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on April 26, 2025.
Born April 2, 1939 in Irvington, NJ, he was a son of the late Frederick C. and Elizabeth G. (nee Stine) Glasier. He graduated from Jonathan Dayton Regional High School in 1957. He attended Pennsylvania Military...
Stephen B. DiDonato
Apr 26, 2025
Stephen B. Di Donato, 51, of Phoenixville PA, beloved father, son, brother and friend, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025.
Stephen had a warm smile, a quick wit, a love of food, Phish and the outdoors. He brought fun into the world and was filled with a generosity of spirit.
Born June 8th, 1973, to Harry and Eleanor DiDonato, Stephen was...
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