Russell Thomas Pearse
Jul 25, 2026
Russell "Russ" Thomas Pearse, 89, of Brandon, Florida, entered into eternal life on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Russell was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 2, 1936. He graduated from Saint Thomas More Roman Catholic High School in 1954. He served in the United States Army from 1956 until 1962, when he was honorably discharged for completing his tour of duty.
Russ...
Frederick Drew Mercaldo
Jun 23, 2026
Frederick Drew “Fred” Mercaldo, age 83, of Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, passed away on June 23, 2026. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Vincent Mercaldo and Mary Mercaldo (née Montgomery, later DeMaria).
He was the beloved husband of Virginia “Ginger” Mercaldo (née Robins); loving father of Scott Mercaldo and Tracy Davenport; adoring grandfather of Rocco and Spike Davenport...
Col. Daniel R. Apostolu, USA (Ret)
Aug 10, 2026
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Filomena Tinari
Aug 10, 2026
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Relatives and friends are invited to honor Filomena at a Visitation on Thursday, August 20, 2026, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at The Donohue Funeral Home, 3300 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA, folllowed by a Funeral Service, 11:00 AM. Interment thereafter at SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA.
Joan (née La Karnafeaux) Tecce
Aug 10, 2026
Joan Tecce (née La Karnafeaux), age 92, of West Chester, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026.
Born in Philadelphia in 1934, she was the beloved daughter of the late John Paul and Margaret (née Bell) La Karnafeaux. Joan was a proud member of the Upper Darby High School Class of 1951.
Joan was a gifted artist and an exceptionally creative...
Mary Ellen Devers
Aug 9, 2026
Mary Ellen Devers, 81, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 9, 2026. She was the beloved daughter of the late Thomas and Madeline Duffy (nee Cunningham).
Mary Ellen is survived by her husband of 43 years, Patrick Devers Jr.; her daughter, Kara (Ryan) Fawley; and her three stepdaughters, Barbara (Michael) Riley, Cathleen Devers, and Eileen (George) Wainwright. She was...
Marc Christopher Hall
Aug 9, 2026
Marc Christopher Hall, age 59, passed away on August 9, 2026.
Marc is survived by his loving wife, Susan Stacy Hudson, beloved stepson, John G. Hudson (Samantha), daughter, Emily E. Hall, adoring grandson, John M. Hudson, and in-laws, Ann Casanova (Wayne), John Stacy (Sheila), Michael Stacy (Linda), Eileen Rice (Sean), Christine McCormack (Kevin), and Elizabeth McLean (David), as well as nieces...
Robert J. Maturo, Sr.
Aug 9, 2026
Robert Maturo, Sr., age 73, peacefully passed away on August 9, 2026. He is predeceased by his parents Vito and Eleanor Maturo.
Robert was the devoted father of Jennifer Johnston (Bob), Robert Maturo, Jr. (Susan), Frank Maturo, and Donna Martelli (Jim). He leaves behind his beloved grandchildren, Brianna, Alyssa, and Luke; loyal siblings Louis, Vito, Joseph, and Cindy; and many cherished...
Robert K. Campbell
Aug 8, 2026
Robert "Bob" K. Campbell, of Westtown, PA, passed away on August 8, 2026.
Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1954, he was the son of the late Geoffrey Norman and Anne Marie (nee Paris) Campbell. Robert was a 1972 graduate of Henderson High School. He worked as a Machinist at Drummond Scientific for over 40 years. After retirement, he moved to Smyrna,...
Mary Jane Klecko
Aug 7, 2026
Mary Jane Klecko (nee Allan), age 86 of West Chester, died peacefully on August 7, 2026 after a brief illness.
Raised in Scranton, Mary Jane was the daughter of the late Edgar and Marjorie Allen and sister of the late Thomas Allan.
Mary Jane was predeceased by her husband Walter in 2007 and is survived by their five children, Kathleen (Anthony), Kevin...
Marguerite "Marge" Gregory
Aug 6, 2026
Marguerite “Marge” Gregory, of Newtown Square, PA, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Patrick J. and Suzanna (née McKeKenna) Gallagher.
A proud graduate of West Catholic Girls High School, Marge carried with her throughout her life the values and friendships fostered in those formative years. She went on to dedicate...
Arlene Elizabeth Dalton
Aug 5, 2026
Arlene Elizabeth Dalton, one of the strongest, most dedicated, and heartfelt women, who, although revered by her doctors, nurses, and hospitals for that strength, stopped fighting and passed peacefully on August 5, 2026 at the age of 86. She was surrounded by her loving family.
If Heaven was in need of an organizer—steadfast and industrious—that position has been filled.
Fondly known as...
Claudia Ramspacher
Aug 5, 2026
Claudia Marie Ramspacher died on August 5, 2026; she was 73 years old.
Claudia was born in Philadelphia on March 28, 1953, and lived in Havertown, Wynnewood, and, most recently, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. She attended Archbishop Prendergast High School and graduated from St. Joseph’s University in 1975, majoring in English.
She worked for the United States Government for over thirty years beginning...
Joseph J. Gaffney
Aug 5, 2026
Joseph J. “Joe” Gaffney, of Newtown Square, PA, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on August 5, 2026, at the age of 93.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late William and Catherine (née Callaghan) Gaffney.
Joe’s life was deeply shaped by his dedication to hard work and community. Early in his career, he joined Plumbers Union Local...
Kathy Burgess Schauer
Aug 4, 2026
Kathy Burgess Schauer, whose life was marked by grace, warmth, and a distinct personal flair, sadly passed away on August 4, 2026 at the age of 74.
Born in Charleston, WV, she was the daughter of the late Robert Burgess and Shirley Jean Bennett.
Throughout her life, Kathy called Charleston, West Virginia; Chester County, Pennsylvania; and Big Sky, Montana home.
Kathy was well...
Susan E. Loftus
Aug 4, 2026
Susan E. Loftus, age 82, of West Chester, PA, passed away on August 4, 2026.
Born in Harrisburg, PA in 1944 and raised in Havertown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank J. and Margaret (nee Moore) Loftus. Susan attended Archbishop Prendergast High School and Radiology Technician School at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital. She was kind and gentle and always...
Margaret Holback
Aug 4, 2026
Margaret "Peg" Holback (nee Mirra), of West Chester, PA, passed away on August 4, 2026.
She was the beloved wife of the late John Peter Holback and together they had four wonderful children, Raymond L., Teresa M., Beth A., and the late John Patrick, 6 beloved grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren; also survived by her dear sister, Marie, and many friends.
Relatives and...
John Richard Smirga
Aug 4, 2026
John Richard Smirga, 83, passed away peacefully on Aug. 4, 2026 in Wynnewood, PA, surrounded by his loving family. Born on Jan. 20, 1943 in Port Chester, NY to John Richard Smirga and Theresa Donato, John grew up in Mamaroneck, NY, and lived a life defined by faith, family and community service.
John graduated from Villanova University with a BS in...
Ann Marie Gallagher
Aug 4, 2026
Ann Marie Gallagher, age 59, of West Chester, PA, passed away peacefully at home on August 4, 2026. Born in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Kathleen Gallagher (nee O’Grady).
She loved spending time with her family and friends some of whom have been in her life for more than 45 years. She enjoyed vacationing in...
Patricia L. Galbraith
Aug 3, 2026
Patricia L. Galbraith, 81, of Newtown Square, passed away peacefully August 3, 2026.
Born March 25, 1945, in Darby, PA, Patricia was the beloved wife of William T. Galbraith, Jr., to whom she was happily married for 46 years.
Pat was a graduate of Upper Darby High School. She was a lifelong learner and very social, which led her to many varied...
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