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...
Joann Mallory
Feb 20, 2026
Joann Mallory, age 71, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, laughter, and heartfelt conversations. Joann lived a life centered around connection — she could happily talk to anyone about anything. Whether it was a deep discussion, a shared story, or a quick chat in the checkout line, Joann had a gift for making people feel seen and...
Joshua M. Kirkpatrick "Papa Pump"
Feb 20, 2026
Joshua M. Kirkpatrick, born on September 14, 1975, left this world on February 20, 2026. He is remembered as a devoted father, loving son and brother, skilled nurse and steadfast friend whose passions touched the lives of many.
Joshua’s vibrant spirit was evident in his love for cars, but not just any cars. He had a thing for old Toyotas, Volkswagen...
Nancy Beahm Peterson
Feb 19, 2026
Nancy Beahm Peterson, 73, of West Chester, PA, passed away February 19, 2026.
Born March 31, 1952, in Abington, PA, she was a daughter of the late William “Ed” Edward and Ruth Schroeder Beahm, and predeceased by her sister, Janis Beahm McClelland.
Nancy was the beloved wife of J. David Peterson; dear aunt of Andrea McClelland Henley (Carlyle Barton); and proud great-aunt...
Asutosh Mukerji
Feb 19, 2026
Asutosh Mukerji, devoted husband and father, passed away peacefully at his home in Springfield, PA on February 19th, 2026.
Asutosh (Asu) was born and raised in Kolkata, India. He was his father’s pride - excelling both in academics and athletics. Asu completed his undergraduate degree in the acclaimed Indian Institute of Technology in Bombay for Chemical Engineering.
In 1969, Asu met and...
Mary C. Zion
Feb 19, 2026
Mary C. “Pat” Zion (Nee Larkin), age 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on February 19, 2026. Beloved daughter of the late Joseph John and Mary Josephine (Nee Patton) Larkin.
Pat is survived by her children Joe Sullivan (Maureen), Kathy Bartlett (Dan), Diane Zion, Jacqueline Viscidi, and our loving late sister Terry; Grandchildren, Danielle, Julie, Ashley, Caitlin, Chuck,...
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