Catherine "Jeanette" Vita
Feb 4, 2026
Catherine Janet "Jeanette" Vita, age 96, of West Chester, PA, passed away on February 4, 2026.
Born in Wilmington, DE in 1929, she was the daughter of the late James B. Maum and Margaret (nee Givison) DeSimone. Catherine was a 1945 graduate of St. Monica's Business School. She worked at Philadelphia Bindery and Murphy's Department Store. Catherine enjoyed reading, dancing, and...
Carol Rita Gormley
Feb 4, 2026
Carol Rita Gormley, born on September 4, 1943, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, passed away on February 4, 2026. Carol was a private person who enjoyed her time at the casinos and was a devoted fan of the Philadelphia Phillies. She had a special affection for her cats, who brought her joy throughout her life.
A graveside service will be held on February...
Thelma W. Langley
Feb 3, 2026
Thelma W. Langley (nee Watson), age 96, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on February 3, 2026. Born in Upper Chichester, PA, she was the daughter of the late Earl Gray and Mabel Louise Watson (nee Rye).
Thelma's professional journey was as diverse as her interests. She skillfully wore many hats throughout her life, serving as a secretary, seamstress, and caterer assistant,...
Badia Bajis "Betty" Shihadeh
Feb 3, 2026
Badia Bajis “Betty” Shihadeh, of Broomall, PA, a beloved figure who touched many lives, sadly passed away on February 3, 2026, at the age of 90.
Born in Ramallah, Palestine, she was the daughter of the late Mousa and Julia (née Badra) Ayoub.
Betty was a gifted bread baker whose home was always filled with the aroma of fresh bread, welcoming anyone...
Eugene F. Costello
Feb 1, 2026
Eugene F. Costello, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on February 1, 2026, at the age of 72. He was born on March 26, 1953, and throughout his life embodied a spirit of loyalty, a caring nature, and a distinctive dry sense of humor that will be sorely missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing...
Ronald Harrison Darden
Feb 1, 2026
Ronald Harrison Darden, age 75, died at home on February 1, 2026 following a year long battle with pancreatic cancer. While his illness was prolonged, the timing of his passing was unexpected and he will be deeply missed.
Ron was born in Southhampton, NY, and raised in Watermill. He attended Southampton College where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration...
George Paynter Robinson
Jan 31, 2026
George P. Robinson, 86, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026. He was born on February 22, 1939, in Philadelphia, PA, to the late Frank Robinson and Helen Robinson (née Miller).
George was a devoted father who took great pride in his family and was always there with a helping hand when it mattered most. He was also a loving and...
Joseph A. "Joe" Gumminger
Jan 30, 2026
Joseph A. “Joe” Gumminger, of Newtown Square, PA, sadly passed away on January 30, 2026, at the age of 61.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph Thomas and Margaret (née Lapps) Gumminger.
Joe was the beloved husband of Lisa A. (née Kozak) Gumminger, the loving father of Joseph Nicholas Gumminger and Aaron Gumminger. He is also...
Leo P. Peterson
Jan 30, 2026
Leo Paul Peterson, 84, of Drexel Hill, PA (formerly of Upper Darby), passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026. Born in Nicholson, PA, he was the beloved son of the late John and Verna Deen Peterson (née Zellers).
Leo was a proud graduate of Bartram High School in Philadelphia. Shortly thereafter, he met the love of his life, Kathleen Peterson (née...
Marilyn C. Bradly
Jan 29, 2026
Marilyn Bradly, passed away on January 29, 2026, at the age of 94.
She was born and raised in Philadelphia, spending most of her life here. Marilyn was a proficient medical transcriptionist for the Philadelphia Veterans Administration, with a love for leisure time at the beach with family. That natural love for being outdoors included boating and jet-ski runs in the...
Jean G. Lerro
Jan 29, 2026
Jean G. Lerro, 89, of West Chester, PA, formerly of Broomall, PA, passed away on January 29, 2026.
Born September 11, 1936 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Gertrude (nee Ashman) Olin. Jean was the youngest of four (Donald, Raymond & Walter all predeceased).
Jean graduated from Bartram High School, Philadelphia with a business degree. She...
Michael J. Riener
Jan 28, 2026
Michael J. Riener, age 86, of Berwyn, Pa and Stone Harbor, NJ, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026. Beloved son to the late John and Margaret (Mawson) Riener.
Michael is survived by his loving wife, Margaret “Peggy” Riener; children, Michael Riener (Debora), Marita Needles (Marc), and Melisa Riener; grandchildren, Matthew (Mary Katharine), Margaret “Maggie” (Ryan), Eva, Sophia “Sophie”, Peter, Michael,...
Clark C. Coulston
Jan 28, 2026
Clark Charles Coulston, affectionately known as “GATOR", passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on January 28, 2026, in West Chester, PA. He was 87 years old.
A man of many talents and deep local roots, Clark was a proud member of Ironworkers Local #401 in Philadelphia. His dedication to his community was also evident through his long-standing membership with...
Sandra Marie Maggitti
Jan 28, 2026
Sandra Marie Maggitti, of Clifton Heights, PA, sadly passed away on January 28, 2026 at the age of 91, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas A. and Elizabeth (née Kennedy) Scott.
Sandra was the devoted wife of the late Donato “Dan” Maggitti of 48 years; the loving mother of Catherine O’Neill...
Richard Frey
Jan 27, 2026
Richard Frey, age 83, of Philadelphia, PA, died on January 27, 2026. Richard was the beloved husband of Diane Dailey Frey for forty-seven years, and she passed away three days before Richard. He was the loving father of Julia Patterson Frey and father-in-law of Jeb Kreager; adoring grandfather of William and Llewyn Frey Kreager; caring brother of Alice Frey Emerson,...
Patricia Ann "Patty" Giltinan-Cahill
Jan 27, 2026
Patricia Ann “Patty” Giltinan-Cahill, of Media, PA, cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on January 27, 2026, at the age of 76.
Born in Johnstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late David and Margaret (née Walters) Giltinan.
Educated to a remarkable standard, Patty held two Master's Degrees that not only exemplified her pursuit of knowledge but also laid the...
Lucia Poletto Comerford
Jan 27, 2026
Lucia Poletto Comerford, 83, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026 at Barclay Friends in West Chester, PA.
She was born June 6, 1942 in Salcedo, Italy to Valentino and Ortensia Poletto. She immigrated to the United States in 1954, settling with her family in the Hudson Valley. She is a 1962 graduate of Hudson High School.
Lucia worked as an administrative...
Harold B. Hokanson
Jan 27, 2026
Harold B. Hokanson passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026 at his home in North Wildwood NJ. Harold was born on March 21, 1942 in Chester PA to loving parents Pauline (Watson) Hokanson and Harold Hokanson. He grew up in Morton PA with his parents and sister and graduated from Ridley Township High School in 1960. A year later, Harold...
Rosemary Rochester
Jan 26, 2026
Rosemary “Rose” Rochester (née Nelson), age 78, of Chester, Pennsylvania, peacefully passed away on January 26, 2026. Born and raised in Chester, she was the beloved daughter of the late Phillip and Cleo Nelson (née Maze) and a proud graduate of Chester High School.
Rose was preceded in death by her beloved sister, Kathleen Moore, and her brother, Dwight Nelson. She...
Kathie Hayes Uschold
Jan 26, 2026
Kathie Hayes Uschold, 84, of West Chester, PA, passed away peacefully on January 26, at Morningside House of Exton, after fighting hard to recover from injuries sustained from multiple falls.
Kathie was born December 31, 1941, in Buffalo, NY, the daughter of Katherine Kurtz and Waldron S. Hayes, and sister to Waldron “Terry” Hayes, Jr.
Kathie graduated from Buffalo Seminary in 1959,...
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