All Obituaries

James W. Rosenthal, 85, of West Chester, PA, returned to His Heavenly Father on December 8, 2020. Jim’s faith in Jesus Christ gave him peace in his final days.  Born July 13, 1935 in Columbus, OH, he was the son of the late Walter and Melba (nee Brophy) Rosenthal. He served honorably in the U.S. Army.  Jim graduated from Ohio State University and worked as District Manager at Lincoln Electric Company for over 50 years. He was a member of Radley Run County Club and the...

Frederick William (Bill) Lutz of West Chester, PA, formerly of Wynnewood, Broomall, Mt. Pocono and Estero FL passed away Wednesday September 2, 2021 surrounded by his family. Born July 25, 1930 in Willow Grove PA, he was the son of the late Fred and Mildred Lutz. Bill grew up in Wynnewood PA where he graduated from Lower Merion High School. He excelled as a pitcher for his high school team. Bill met Betty the love of his life at age 17. They married on October 3, 1953 and were together for...

Joan K. Hunt (nee Sherry), age 87, of Drexel Hill, PA passed away peacefully Sunday, September 19th, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Born July 27, 1934 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Emmett and Marie Sherry (nee O’Hara). A graduate of Notre Dame Academy in Moylan, Joan worked for many years as a medical assistant. Joan, known as “Mame” to her grandchildren and family members, could always be counted on to be the life of the party.  She...

Patrick "Pat" F. Walsh of West Chester, PA passed away peacefully on September 18, 2021 at The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Pat was born in Philly on May 25, 1951 to his beloved parents, Patrick and Mary Esther (Harkin) Walsh. Pat truly cherished his family and friends and will be sorely missed by all of them. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Marian (Mickey) O'Rourke Walsh and his adoring twin daughters, Elizabeth...

Ruth J. Kelly (nee Jackson), age 88, of Salem, NJ, formerly of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on September 18, 2021.   Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Elizabeth Jackson (nee Riley). Ruth had been employed as a Bank Teller for Germantown Savings Bank.  Ruth spent her life helping others.   She spent most of her early years raising her brother and three sisters and then raised her own five children.  She was a very special...

Vincent M. Piazza, age 89, of Valley Forge, PA, passed away on September 17, 2021 surrounded by his family.  Born in Norristown, PA, he was the son of the late Russell and Elizabeth Piazza. Brother to the late Fran Paravati, Jerry Wensel, Betty Anne Erickson, and Dolores Piazza.   Vincent was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Korean War era. After serving he went on to become a very successful Automobile Dealer and entrepreneur in Real Estate...

Kathleen A. O’Connell, age 79, of Clifton Heights, passed away on September 17, 2021.   Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late James J. and Anna K. O’Connell (nee Devine). Kathleen was a graduate of West Catholic Girls High School and attended St. Joseph College, both in Philadelphia.  Kathleen had a long career in the Insurance industry with the majority of her career with Commonwealth Land Title as an Assistant Vice President.  She also...

Josephine DiFrancesco (nee Leonard), 104 years young, of Eddystone, PA, formerly of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on September 15, 2021.   Born in Glen Campbell, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Apolonia Leonard (nee Rapacy). Josephine loved her family, was always laughing, and loved to sing and dance. Josephine was predeceased by her beloved husband, David DiFrancesco.  She is survived by her loving children Diane DiFrancesco and Dennis DiFrancesco. ...

Rita Marie Davis (Caniglia) passed away comfortably at her son’s home on September 15, 2021 with her family at her side at the age of 87. Rita was born on October 16, 1933, in Wayne, Pennsylvania to the late Antoinette and Nicola Caniglia. She was the youngest of five children. Rita’s late brothers, Theodore, Vincent, Joseph, and Raymond Caniglia also from Wayne, Pennsylvania. Rita is survived by her many cousins, her nieces, great nieces, nephews, and great...