Dorothy Fox Elicker
Sep 13, 2025
Dorothy Fox Elicker, a resident of White Horse Village in Newtown Square, PA passed away on September 13, 2025 from natural causes. She was born February 4, 1934 to the late Josephine Lucy Buck Fox and Edward J. Fox Jr of Easton, PA. She was educated at The Ethel Walker School and received two B.A. degrees from Bryn Mawr College,...
Susan G. Sam
Nov 15, 2025
Susan Gertrude Sam (nee Leong), age 88, of West Chester, PA, passed away peacefully at Freedom Village on November 15, 2025.
Born in New York, NY in 1937, she was the daughter of the late Soon Y. Leong and Frances Fong Lan Ng. Susan raised her family in Westtown, PA. She was a charter member of Advent Lutheran Church.
Susan was the...
Michael F. Hogan, Sr.
Nov 15, 2025
Michael F. Hogan, Sr., beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Friend, passed away peacefully at this home in West Chester, PA, on November 15, 2025, at the age of 85. Mike was a Hawk, through and through, graduating from the Prep in 1957 and, after a stint in the Army, from St. Joseph's College in 1963. After graduating from Hawk Hill...
Zofia Kosmicka
Nov 14, 2025
Zofia Kosmicka, born on November 25, 1930, in Strzelno, Poland, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and cherished memories.
Zofia was a wonderful wife and mother, known for her exceptional skills in cooking and baking, which brought joy to many family gatherings. She embraced her role as a homemaker with grace and dedication,...
Margherita C. Amplo
Nov 14, 2025
Margherita C. Amplo, 51, of West Chester, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home on November 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer.
Margherita was born on November 27, 1973, in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, to Filomena and Antonio Cappabianca. She attended St. Francis of Assisi School in Springfield (1988), Cardinal O’Hara High School (1992),...
V. Daniel Castracane
Nov 12, 2025
V. Daniel Castracane of Landenberg, Pennsylvania, passed away on November 12, 2025, after a brief illness.
He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on August 16, 1940, to Sabina Mariano Castracane and Louis Castracane, who immigrated to the United States from the small town of Fallo, in Abruzzo, Italy. He was raised in Philadelphia and Upper Darby, Pennsylvania.
Dan received a B.A. in...
Donald L. Riley
Nov 12, 2025
Donald L. Riley, long time resident of Broomall Pa, and formerly the Brookline Section of Havertown, passed away on November 12, 2025 at the age of 93.
Born in Upper Darby Township, PA, Donald was the son of the late Lorenzo Johnson and Helen Lamb (née Perry) Riley.
Donald lived a life characterized by kindness, integrity, and a deep commitment to both...
Theresa Marie Simonson
Nov 10, 2025
Mrs. Theresa Marie Simonson (nee Oaster), 86, of West Goshen, PA, passed away on November 10, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the beloved daughter of Joseph Oaster and Mary Oaster (nee Holly). Theresa brightened the lives of her family with her steadfast love and support, and her zest for life. She dealt with life’s problems with grit and...
Tonya Gibbs
Nov 9, 2025
Tonya Gibbs, age 59, of Springfield, PA, passed away on November 9, 2025.
Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1966, she was the daughter of Diana M.S. Gibbs and the dear sister of Loretta. A cherished resident Divine Providence Village since 1995, Tonya embraced her community with open arms, creating lasting bonds, especially with her dedicated nurses and caretakers. She had a...
Olivia Rose Riddagh
Nov 9, 2025
Olivia Rose Riddagh, age 15, of Norwood/Glenolden, PA, passed away on November 9, 2025.
Born in Drexel Hill, PA, she was the beloved daughter of Frederick Charles “Nick” Riddagh (Tracie Rice) and Jaclyn (nee Jones) Mitchell (Jim).
Olivia was the loving sister of Cody Bachmann; caring stepsister of Mikayla and Juliana Mitchell; adoring granddaughter of Nick and Donna Riddagh and Jackie Jones...
James F. Kelly
Nov 9, 2025
James F. Kelly, age 84, of Audubon, PA, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025, surrounded by family.
Born on March 22, 1941 to the late Frank T. and Catherine (Nee Hyland) Kelly, Jim grew up in West Philadelphia and graduated from West Catholic High School, where he not only excelled academically but in athletics as well. His love for soccer...
Elaine M. Au
Nov 9, 2025
Elaine M. Au, 60, of Wayne, PA, passed away November 9, 2025.
Born March 31, 1965 in Philadelphia, PA, she was a daughter of the late Alexander and Toy Pin (nee Louie) Mark.
Elaine went to Radnor schools and graduated from Radnor High School. She then received a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from Drexel University.
Elaine was a huge Philadelphia sports fan. Rarely...
Patricia Marie Marinari
Nov 8, 2025
Patricia Marie “Pat” Marinari (nee Rogers), age 83, of Gilbertsville, PA, formerly of Woodbury, NJ, passed away on November 8, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the devoted daughter of the late Joseph P. and Marie Rogers (nee Coughlin).
Pat was the beloved wife of the late Dominic Marinari; loving mother of Dominic Marinari, Fred Marinari, Michael Marinari, and Karen...
Alana M. Cardinal
Nov 8, 2025
Alana M. Cardinal, of Newtown Square, PA, passed away on November 8, 2025, at the age of 36, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew her.
Alana was a proud graduate of UCLA, where she received her Associates Degree. Her life was characterized by an unwavering commitment to those in need. As a counselor in the healthcare...
Kathleen F. Farina
Nov 8, 2025
Kathleen F. Farina (née Jones), 78, of Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home on November 8, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.
Born and raised in Philadelphia, Kathleen attended West Catholic Girls High School. She later married the love of her life of nearly 60 years, Joseph Farina, in 1966, and together they built a beautiful life and family....
John Armand Garate
Nov 8, 2025
John Armand Garate, age 90, of Audubon, PA, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025. He was born on April 3, 1935 in New Orleans, LA, to the late Angel Garate and Bonita Estilina Garate (nee Jones). John’s sister, Bonita Solis Garate Sinclair, was born in 1932. Bonita Estilina died in June 1940 and Angel married Catherine Estelle Garate (nee...
Sonya E. Dellevigne
Nov 8, 2025
Sonya E. Dellevigne (née D’Egidio), 85, of West Chester, PA passed away on November 8, 2025.
Born in Bryn Mawr, PA in 1940, she was the daughter of the late Gabriel A. and Mary (née Cappelli) D’Egidio.
Sonya grew up in Highland Park and Newtown Square, PA and attended Upper Darby High School. She worked at Chilton Publishing until she married and...
Theresa Ann Izzi
Nov 7, 2025
Theresa Ann Izzi (nee Carbo), age 91, of Havertown, PA, passed away on November 7, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the beloved daughter of the late Guido and Aurelia Carbo (nee Gionta). Theresa illuminated the lives of many with her sparking blue eyes and her truly sweet disposition.
A proud graduate of the West Catholic High School for Girls,...
Dominic James Urbano
Nov 6, 2025
Dominic (“Don”) James Urbano, December 24, 1934 – November 6, 2025
The son of Paul and Carmello (“Molly,” nee’ Facciolo), and predeceased by sister Josephine Hewes, Don was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Don attended West Catholic High School and spent his younger years working in his family’s grocery store, in Clifton Heights. His teenage years were split...
Luke Barone
Nov 6, 2025
Luke Barone, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on August 22, 1941, Luke dedicated his life to his family, his work, and his country. Family was everything to him—being together with those he loved was his favorite place to be.
He is survived by his devoted...
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