Joan G. Gombar
Sep 26, 2026
Joan Grace Gombar, 85, of Glen Mills, passed away peacefully after being surrounded by her loving family in her final hours. She was born on July 3, 1941, in Darby, Pennsylvania, to the late Grace Woodward Abt and the late John Abt. Joan was a lifelong resident of Delaware County.
Joan was preceded in death by her first husband of 14...
Robert F. "Bob" Smoll, Jr.
Sep 25, 2026
Robert "Bob" Smoll, Jr., age 78, of West Chester, PA, passed away on September 25, 2026.
Born in Darby, PA in 1948, he was the son of the late Robert F., Sr., and M. Jean (nee Morrison) Smoll. He served honorably in the US Army in Vietnam, then earned his Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Drexel University. After working at...
Paul J. Shevlin, Sr.
Sep 25, 2026
Paul J. Shevlin, Sr., died peacefully at home on September 25, 2026, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Born in Scranton, PA to the late Mary and Patrick Shevlin, Paul went to Scranton Prep before enlisting in the United States Navy. Paul met Peggie in 1959 and they married in 1962. He entered the life insurance business shortly after his...
Maria Firmani
Sep 24, 2026
Maria Firmani, of West Chester, PA passed away on September 24, 2026.
Born in Castelfranci, Italy, in April 1953, Maria carried the warmth of her homeland with her throughout her life. She came to the United States in 1966, bringing with her a spirit that was vibrant, strong, and unmistakably her own.
Maria lived with grace and intention. She was warm, passionate,...
Nerida Claudio
Sep 24, 2026
Nerida Claudio, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2026, at the age of 85.
Born in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, Nerida was the daughter of the late Francisco Xavier and Delia Maria (Negrón) Claudio.
Nerida’s love of learning began early and remained with her throughout her life. Her years at Hallahan High School for Girls further encouraged her curiosity...
Sheila Marie McAllister
Sep 24, 2026
Sheila Marie McAllister, 80, of Honey Brook, PA, passed away September 24, 2026.
Sheila is survived by her loving spouse, Brian T. McAllister of 50 years, her eldest daughter, Kimberly McAllister, and younger daughter, Yvonne McAllister. Born March 9, 1946 in Tacoma, WA, she was a daughter of the late Thomas M. and Mary Virginia (nee Brotherton) McCarthy, better known as...
Margaret Kane Bertolino
Sep 24, 2026
Margaret K. “Marge” Kane Bertolino (née Lee), of Broomall, PA, formerly of Southwest Philadelphia, passed away on September 24, 2026, at the age of 95.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late James and Elizabeth (née Gallagher) Lee.
She was a proud 1949 graduate of West Catholic High School for Girls in Philadelphia. Marge was employed with Bell...
Patricia M. Mirth
Sep 23, 2026
Patricia M. “Pat” Mirth (nee Murray), age 97, of King of Prussia, PA, passed away on September 23, 2026. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the beloved daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Murray (nee Crane).
Pat was a dedicated and beloved teacher of elementary school students for many years. She served as President of her Teachers Union. But nothing...
Raymond R. MacNeil
Sep 23, 2026
Raymond R. MacNeil, 93, of Wayne, PA, husband of Ann (Carr) MacNeil, died on September 23, 2026. Ray and Ann celebrated 67 years of marriage together. Ray was born in Boston, MA on October 22, 1932, and was the son of the late Malcolm and Sadie MacNeil, who were both born in Nova Scotia. He honorably served in the US...
Janice M. Hodges
Sep 21, 2026
Janice M. “Jan” Hodges passed away on September 21, 2026, at the age of 99. Born in Sayre, PA, she was the daughter of the late George and Billie (nee Forbush) Bidwell.
Jan moved to Philadelphia where she graduated from The University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Nursing. She later married Warren Hodges, had three wonderful children and settled in...
William Cary Eberly
Sep 20, 2026
William Cary Eberly, 69, of Phoenixville, PA, passed away September 20, 2026.
Born December 11, 1956 in Bryn Mawr, PA, he was a son of the late Ralph W. and Georgia P. (nee Crothers) Eberly.
Cary was a graduate of the University Of Pennsylvania.
He is survived by his brother, Robert Eberly and was predeceased by his brother, Philip Eberly.
Services will be private.
Lakshmikuttyamma Pillai
Sep 20, 2026
In Loving Memory of Lakshmikuttyamma Pillai
“The rebirth is the continuous transition of the individual soul into a new body and environment to fulfill unfulfilled desires, grow, and complete its spiritual evolution” – Swami Chinmayananda
Lakshmikuttyamma Pillai, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, nurse, and pillar of her community, leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, compassion, and service.
Born in Plankamon, Ayroor,...
Phyllis A. Higgins
Sep 19, 2026
Phyllis Adelene “Cookie” Higgins of Wayne, PA, passed away peacefully with her husband and daughter by her side on September 19, 2026 at the age of 82 after a brief illness.
Born on August 19, 1944 at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park, PA, she was welcomed by her parents, Louis and Phyllis Calvarese. She was the sixth of seven children. When...
Anthony Philip DiFelice
Sep 18, 2026
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Anthony (Tony) Philip DiFelice on September 18, 2026 at age 67 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He passed peacefully surrounded by his family and loved ones. Tony was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania. He was the devoted son of the late Lena and Camillo DiFelice.
Tony is survived by his life partner Ling Huang of...
James Michael Myers
Sep 17, 2026
James Michael Myers, age 34, of Chester Springs, Pennsylvania, died from brain cancer on September 17, 2026. He was the beloved middle son of Michael F. and Jeanne M. (née Spear) Myers. Jim is survived by his brother, John F. Myers (Melissa), and his three nephews, Xavier Michael, John Robert, and Arlington James. He was predeceased by his brother, Joseph,...
Louise Frances Massa
Sep 17, 2026
Louise “Dolly” Massa , age 92, passed away September 17, 2026. Beloved daughter of the late Charles and Tecla "Dilly" (nee Musmeci) Gagliardi.
Dolly is survived by her husband, Anthony J. Massa; Children, Anthony Massa (Joyce), and Maria Longmore; and grandchildren, Nicholas, Christa, Anthony, Juliette, and Sophia.
Dolly dedicated herself to the care of her mother, husband, children and grandchildren. She proudly...
Dorothea June Dever
Sep 16, 2026
Dorothea June Dever “Dottie”, 52, of Downingtown, PA, passed away September 16, 2026.
Born August 15, 1974 in Drexel Hill, PA, she was a daughter of the late James R. and Amelia (nee Archer) Maxwell.
Dottie earned her RN from Roxborough School of Nursing and her BSN from Penn State University. She worked at Lankenau Hospital for over 25 years.
Dottie loved spending...
Francis Edward Dengler
Sep 14, 2026
Francis Edward “Frank” Dengler, of Newtown Square, PA, passed away peacefully at home on September 14, 2026 at the age of 86.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Francis and Catharine (née Himsworth) Dengler. Frank was the beloved husband of the late Christine (née Walls) Dengler. He was the loving brother of James Dengler (the late...
Eileen Shiomos
Sep 14, 2026
Eileen Shiomos (nee McMahon), age 88 of Broomall, Pennsylvania passed peacefully on September 14, 2026. Born in West Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Dorothy M. McMahon.
Eileen was a member of St. Pius X Parish in Broomall. Her greatest joy was being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, never missing a meet, game, match, show, or...
Margaret M. Gillin
Sep 13, 2026
Margaret (Peggy) Gillin, age 73, of Drexel Hill PA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her daughters Lisa and Tracy. She was predeceased by her husband Frank of 53 years.
Peggy spent 30 years as a school bus driver for Upper Darby School district.
She is survived by her 2 daughters, Lisa Gillin Kennedy (Rocky), Tracy Senkow and 3 grandchildren, JT,...
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