Arlene A. Muller
May 8, 2025
Arlene A. Muller, a devoted caregiver, loving mother, and cherished grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on May 8, 2025, at the age of 74.
Born in Washington County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Cora Kimble. From a young age, Arlene embodied the spirit of compassion and service. For more than three decades, she dedicated her life to...
Patricia Marie Henry
May 9, 2025
Patricia Marie Henry (nee DiNardo), age 66, of Glenolden, PA, passed away on May 9, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph H. and Helen DiNardo (nee Ambrose).
A proud graduate of Archbishop Prendergast High School Class of 1976, Patricia’s dedication to education and personal growth was evident throughout her life. Her spirit found great...
Oswald (Jay) Thiel
May 8, 2025
Oswald (Jay) Thiel, Age 83 of Millsboro, DE formerly of Folsom, PA passed away peacefully on May 8th, 2025.
Born in Philadelphia, PA on August 31st, 1941, he was the son of Oswald (Bub) Thiel and Marie (Saunders) Thiel. Jay was a graduate of Saint James High School. He was married to his wife Nettie (Carollo) Thiel for 64 years.
He worked...
Rachael Rava McFillin
May 8, 2025
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Theresa M. Crowne
May 8, 2025
Theresa M. Crowne (née Cantwell), age 70, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on May 8, 2025.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, on Christmas day, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Marguerite Cantwell (née Moughan) and truly a gift to all who knew her.
She grew up in Germantown and was a member of Immaculate Conception Parish. She graduated from...
Ruth Mary Arbelo
May 7, 2025
Ruth Mary Arbelo, age 96, of The Villas, NJ, a beloved matriarch and vibrant spirit, passed away on May 7, 2025.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Frances (Winalis) Kofeldt.
Ruth was known for her warm and engaging personality, embodying qualities that made her beloved by many. Witty, loving, caring, passionate, and friendly, she found...
Sheila Marie Gray
May 7, 2025
Sheila Marie Gray (nee Duffin), age 83, of Wayne, PA, passed away on May 7, 2025.
Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1941, she was the daughter of the late John and Cecelia (nee O'Donnell) Duffin. Sheila was a 1959 graduate of West Catholic High School and a 1963 graduate of Chestnut Hill College. She worked in Computer Programming for Conrail and...
Joy Dorothy Sizgorich
May 6, 2025
Joy Dorothy Sizgorich 1954 - 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Joy Dorothy Sizgorich (nee Hoefle), a beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Joy entered into Heaven on May 6, 2025, at 70 years old, surrounded by her loving daughters and devoted husband. Known for her radiant smile that could brighten anyone’s day,...
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...
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