Charles "Charlie" Priscopo
Mar 3, 2026
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Robert Risk, III
Mar 1, 2026
Robert Risk III, adored husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2026. He was surrounded by his family, love, and admiration. Bob was 70.
Born in Wilmington, Delaware as the only child to Nancy Ann (Hathaway) Risk and Robert Risk Jr. on January 12, 1956, Bob soon moved to Wayne, Pennsylvania, the town that would enjoy his...
Melanie Brown Oates
Mar 1, 2026
Melanie Brown Oates, of Newtown Square, PA, a luminary in the fields of healthcare and education, sadly passed away on March 1, 2026, at the age of 73.
Born in Wilmington, DE, she was the daughter of the late Millard F., Jr. and Ann Rita (née Morrissey) Brown.
Melanie began her professional journey as a Registered Nurse, embodying a commitment to caring...
Tony Rafferty
Feb 28, 2026
Tony Rafferty, age 58, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on February 28, 2026. Born in Omagh, County Tyrone, Ireland, he was the beloved son of the late Francis and Bridget Rafferty (nee Campbell).
Tony was the loving brother of Irene McGinley (Michael), Kieran Rafferty, Colette Rodgers, Monica McGinn, Frances Kelly (Paul), and Síobhán Brady. He is also survived by many...
Louis Anthony Gambetta
Feb 28, 2026
Louis Anthony Gambetta, 72, of West Chester, PA, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026.
Born in Upper Darby in 1954, Lou was the son of the late Florence and Anthony Gambetta.
He spent many years working in the Information Technology field, where he built a respected career and where his work colleagues became great friends. Outside of his profession, Lou had...
Gertrude M. Verzella
Feb 28, 2026
Gertrude M. Verzella (née Gibbons) died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Surrounded by three generations of her loved ones, Gertrude was just two days shy of her 101st birthday, passing in the Havertown, PA home in which she raised her seven children. As a devout Roman Catholic and parishioner of Annunciation BVM in Havertown, she is...
Joseph T. "Terry" Quinn
Feb 28, 2026
Joseph T. Quinn, of Middletown Twp., PA, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was reunited with the love of his life, Hope Quinn, who predeceased him in 2016. They were married for more than 55 years.
Joe (Terry) was the son of the late Leo I. and Louise (née Mittnacht) Quinn. He taught his...
Thomas James Hargy
Feb 27, 2026
Thomas “Tom” James Hargy, 74, of Newtown Square, PA, spouse and dear friend, passed away on February 27, 2026, after a brave 2 year struggle with illness.
Born in 1951, in Delaware County, PA, he was the son of the late Frank G. and Jean K. Hargy.
Tom served honorably in the US Coast Guard. After attending college, he worked as an...
Mary Louise "LuLu" Schaffer
Feb 27, 2026
Mary Louise “LuLu” (Whetstone) Schaffer, 72, of Havertown, PA, passed away at Bryn Mawr Hospital surrounded by family and friends on February 27, 2026.
Born on February 6, 1954, in Southwest Philadelphia, Mary Lou later moved to the Manoa section of Havertown, where she attended Sacred Heart School and graduated from Cardinal O’Hara High School. She earned an Associate’s Degree from...
Rosalie Marie Cox
Feb 26, 2026
Rosalie Marie Cox (née Szczygiel) passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026, at the age of 77. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Stanley F. and Rose Anne Szczygiel (née Crilley).
Rosalie was a devoted mother, grandmother, wife, daughter, and friend whose warmth, humor, and quiet strength touched everyone fortunate enough to know her. She had...
Sharon Lynn Lotz Melbourne
Feb 25, 2026
Sharon "Shari" Lynn Lotz Melbourne, the self-declared "Little Old Lady from Upper Darby," passed away February 25, 2026 at age 83. Shari was born in Bucyrus, Ohio on August 25, 1942 to school teacher Jacob "Jack" Lotz and homemaker Ruth (Simpson) Lotz. She graduated from Hiedelberg College in 1964, where she met her future husband, Arthur "Tom" Melbourne. They married...
Mary Louise Scott
Feb 25, 2026
Mary Louise Scott (née Manahan), of Edgmont, PA, formerly of Upper Providence, sadly passed away on February 25, 2026, at the age of 82.
Born in London, England, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Madge B. (née Dilloway) Manahan.
Mary found great pleasure in engaging with crossword puzzles, a pastime that showcased her keen mind and quick wit. She...
Charles T. Callaghan
Feb 24, 2026
Charles T. Callaghan, affectionately known as Chuck, passed away on February 24, 2026, at the age of 74. Born on May 4, 1951, Chuck grew up in Drexel Hill, PA, where he cultivated a love for his community and treasured relationships with family and friends.
Chuck attended St. Charles Borromeo School for elementary school and went on to attend Monsignor Bonner...
Kieko Whitney
Feb 23, 2026
In Loving Memory of Kieko Whitney
February 17, 1948 - February 23, 2026
Kieko Whitney, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home.
She was born in Yokohama, Japan, to Okinawan parents, Katsujiro Kohama and Chiyo Takaesu. In 1972, she came to the United States after marrying her beloved husband, John, who was serving as a Green Beret with the...
Jason Michael Hoose
Feb 23, 2026
Jason Michael “Jay” Hoose, of Havertown, PA, sadly passed away on February 23, 2026, at the age of 48.
Born in Lansdale, PA, he was the son of the Roberta (née Goff) Hoose and the late Richard Hoose.
A master automotive painter by trade, Jay made significant contributions to the auto body business, earning the respect of colleagues and clients alike.
Known for...
Dr. Paul A. Ringiewicz, MD "Ringo"
Feb 23, 2026
Dr. Paul A. Ringiewicz, MD, fondly known as "Ringo," passed away on February 23, 2026, at the age of 70. An esteemed pediatrician, Dr. Paul devoted over 45 years of his life to the health and well-being of children in the Delaware County area.
Born in Worcester, MA, he was the son of the late Anthony and Adele (née Kandrote) Ringiewicz....
Suzanne M. Pedante
Feb 23, 2026
Suzanne Marie Pedante, 72, of West Chester, PA, passed away February 23, 2026.
Born June 17, 1953 in Philadelphia, PA. She was a daughter of the late Frank X. "Bud" and Anna Margaret (nee Daugherty) Corey.
Sue was a graduate of St. Leo University and taught preschool for many years including Montessori school.
Sue was an avid reader and always had a...
Robert E. Curran
Feb 23, 2026
Robert E. “Bob” Curran, a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026, at home in Newtown Square at the age of 84. He leaves behind a legacy of quiet strength, generosity of spirit, and a life rooted in love, family, and service to others.
Born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania and residing most of his life...
Joseph "Joe" Pogwist
Feb 21, 2026
Joseph “Joe” Pogwist, 84, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, creativity, and warmth that will live on in everyone who knew him.
Joe was born in 1941 in Summit Hill, Pennsylvania, to the late Walter J. Sr. and Stella (Fornagiel) Pogwist. In 1966, he married the love of his life, Leslie J. (Foschi), beginning a lifelong partnership filled...
Clara May Sampson
Feb 21, 2026
Clara May Sampson (nee Woodcock), age 97, of Lima Estates, Media, PA, formerly of Philadelphia, PA passed away on February 21, 2026.
Clara was a graduate of Bartram High School and worked as an Executive Secretary for DuPont. She had a generous spirit and a passion for philanthropy, often contributing to various causes.
Clara was predeceased by her husband, James Sampson, and...
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