Joan K. Boyce
Oct 26, 2025
Joan K. Boyce, age 73, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025, at Penn Presbyterian Hospital in Philadelphia.
A proud graduate of Upper Darby High School, Class of 1970, Joan began her professional journey with roles at INA, Cigna, and Comcast, where she served as an administrative assistant in the Finance Department until her retirement. Never one to sit still, she...
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...
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...
Richard Michael Blake
Nov 6, 2025
Richard Michael Blake passed away on November 6th, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him most.
Rich lived a full and joyful life—one defined by laughter, loyalty, and a knack for turning even the simplest moments into stories worth retelling. A longtime resident of West Chester, he built a successful career as a sales manager and Realtor, proudly selling new construction...
Helen K. Geisel
Nov 5, 2025
Helen K. Geisel (nee Greene), age 85, of Lansdowne, PA, passed away on November 5, 2025. Born in Boone, NC, she was the daughter of the late Paul J. Greene and Della Mae Cantrell (nee Miller).
Helen was a dental office manager in VA when she met the love of her life, Jay, and moved north to support his business and...
Elizabeth A. Holman
Nov 5, 2025
Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Holman
Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Holman, 93, formerly of Kennett Square, Pa., died Nov. 4, 2025, with family at her side.
Born June 24, 1932, in Chester, PA, She was the only child of Jacob and Elizabeth (née Magill) McKinney.
Betty graduated from Chester High School in 1950 and, with her striking red hair and always fashionable clothes, first worked at...
Ann E. Lodge
Nov 4, 2025
Ann E. “Nancy” Lodge, of Greentown, PA, sadly passed away on November 4, 2025, at the age of 68.
Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (née DiMarcello) Marcy.
After completing her training at Lankenau Hospital, she spent many fulfilling years as a nurse at Easton Hospital, caring for her patients with compassion and dedication.
Beyond her professional accomplishments,...
Francis Anthony Gansz
Nov 4, 2025
Francis Anthony “Frank” Gansz, age 92, passed away on November 4, 2025. Frank was born in Philadelphia, PA, to Frank A. Gansz and Catherine Bernard Gansz and later became a stepson to Mildred Gansz (nee Weber). Frank was a proud graduate of Penn State University. He served his country in the Army during the Korean War. After retiring from the...
Karen S. Petrauskas
Nov 3, 2025
Karen S. Petrauskas, 75, of Malvern, PA, passed away peacefully on November 3rd, 2025.
Born in Souderton, PA, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Fern (nee Nace) Jones. Karen was the beloved wife of William “Skip” Petrauskas; loving mother of Molly Tully (Chris); adoring grandmother of Meyer Tully; and dear sister of Steve Jones (Debby), Mike Jones (Maryanne),...
Edward P. Hunt
Nov 3, 2025
Edward “Ed” P. Hunt, 91, of West Chester, PA passed away on November 3, 2025.
Born April 26th 1934 in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late John J. and Anna Dolores (née Stoltz) Hunt.
Ed was the beloved husband of Roberta “Bobbi” M. Lewis; loving father of Stephen Hunt and his wife Jenny; dear brother of his twin Al Hunt,...
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