Elizabeth J. "Betty Jane" Duffin
Feb 10, 2025
Elizabeth Jane Duffin, or “Betty” as she was affectionately known, returned home to God peacefully on the morning of February 10th, 2025.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the beloved daughter of the late Charles A. and Dorothy E. (née Franks) Cunningham. She is survived by her brother, Daniel F. Cunningham (Barbra) and is predeceased by her brother, Charles A. Cunningham...
Jennifer A. Buchanan
Feb 10, 2025
Jennifer A. Buchanan (nee Villone), age 56, of Boothwyn, PA, passed away on February 10, 2025. Born in Media, PA, she was the daughter of Michael and the late Theresa Villone (nee Marsala).
Throughout her life, she emanated warmth and kindness, a true testament to her nature as a kind soul who could light up any room she entered. Her loyalty...
Alexander Paul Jaworsky, Jr.
Feb 9, 2025
Alexander P. Jaworsky, Jr. passed away February 9, 2025. Beloved son of the late Alexander P. and Louise M. (nee Andrews) Jaworsky Sr.
Alexander is survived by his siblings, Matthew A Jaworsky, Joan L (Jaworsky) Franckle, and Ronald Jaworsky. He was predeceased siblings, Evelyn P. (Jaworsky) German, Mary Ewing, James J. Jaworsky, and Paul A. Jaworsky.
Alex attended West Catholic Boys High...
Clare F. Touey
Feb 9, 2025
Clare F. Touey (nee McLaughlin), age 84, of Glen Mills, PA (formerly of Lansdowne PA), passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025, surrounded by her children. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Eleanor McLaughlin (nee Carlin).
A devoted mother and grandmother, Clare instilled in her children and grandchildren an enduring belief that people are...
John Howard Shelsy
Feb 9, 2025
John Howard Shelsy passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025 at the age of 89. Born in North Adams, MA, he was the beloved son of the late Nicholas and Lillian (nee Goodermote) Shelsy.
John is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Catherine "Kit" D. (nee Dansereau) Shelsy; children Catherine S. Collins (F. Scott) and John F. Shelsy (Kim);...
Sheila Margaret Igoe
Feb 8, 2025
Sheila Margaret Igoe (nee Murphy), age 102, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on February 8, 2025. Born in County Derry, Northern Ireland, she was the daughter of the late John and Bridget Murphy (nee Oliver).
Sheila was a woman of extraordinary determination and resilience. In 1949, she ventured across the Atlantic on her own, demonstrating a pioneering spirit that would...
Shirley A. Rewis
Feb 7, 2025
Shirley A. Rewis passed away peacefully February 7, 2025 at the age of 86. Beloved daughter to the late David and Marie (nee Brewer) Griffin.
Shirley is survived by her loving daughters Linda Pearson (Edward) and Betty Rewis; Grandchildren, Christina Davis (Nasson), Edward Pearson (Amy), Crystal Morgan (Hikeem), Sarah Dodd, Gina Cosme (Johnathan); And twelve great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her...
Bernice Robinson
Feb 7, 2025
Bernice Robinson was born September 26, 1926, in Sumter, SC to Charlton and Birdie Mae Harley. Bernice was the third of five children.
After completing her early education Bernice relocated to Philadelphia, PA where she met and married William L. Robinson. William Robinson was a Police officer for the city of Philadelphia. From this union, she adopted two children, Alfreda Gilmore...
Frances F. Hopson
Feb 7, 2025
The Heart of Our Family
Frances “Frani” Hopson (nee Faustman), 80, of Bryn Mawr, PA passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on February 7, 2025 after a courageous battle with Leukemia. Frani was born on December 20, 1944 in Baltimore, MD to the late Francis and Catherine Faustman (nee Schaefer) and was the oldest of four children. At...
Olufunmilayo Balogun-Victor
Feb 6, 2025
Olufunmilayo Morenike Balogun-Victor (nee Oyesanmi), age 54, passed away on February 6, 2025.
Olufunmilayo was the beloved daughter of Elizabeth (nee Adenmosun) and the late Bola Oyesanmi; loving mother of Ami Balogun-Victor; caring sister of Olugbenga Oyesanmi, Olufemi Oyesanmi, Olufunso Oyesanmi, Kehinde Oyesanmi, Taiwo Oyesanmi, and Olubusola Peters; dear aunt of many loving nieces and nephews.
In addition to her family, she...
Marsglia A. Dracup
Feb 5, 2025
Marsglia A. Dracup (Marcie), age 98, of Spring City, PA, passed away on February 05, 2025.
Born in Lansdowne, PA on April 12, 1926, Marcie was the daughter of the late Marino and Marie Rose (nee Carlino) DiRomualdo.
She was a registered nurse and later a homemaker.
Marcie was predeceased by her beloved husband, Thomas Dracup, Jr. She was the loving mother of...
Domenic N. Golato
Feb 5, 2025
Domenic N. Golato, age 69, of Beach Haven, NJ and Newtown Square, PA, formerly of Medford, NJ, passed away on February 5, 2025
Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1955, he was the son of the late Penefield Domenic and Mary (née DeVita) Golato. Domenic received his undergraduate and Master’s degrees at Villanova University. He was a proud member and 4th degree...
Carmela Mildred "Millie" Zappile
Feb 5, 2025
Carmela Mildred “Millie” Zappile, a cherished member of her community, passed away on February 5, 2025, at the age of 102.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Natalina (née Anastasia) D’Onofrio.
Throughout her long and fulfilling life, Millie found joy and companionship in various activities. She was an avid participant in book clubs, where her...
Betty A. Malinaric
2025
Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Malinaric (née Meyer), 87, of West Chester, PA
No married couple could ever be described as One better than Betty and Rich Malinaric. If you knew Betty, you knew Rich. Betty was the light, life and delight of her husband Richard. He was her absolute favorite person in the whole world. He adored her from the moment he...
Nancy R. Bower
Feb 3, 2025
Nancy R Bower, 93 of West Chester, PA passed peacefully on February 3, 2025.
Born November 17, 1931 in Oil City, Pennsylvania to Joseph Randolph (Randy) Roess and Julia Snyder Roess.
Nancy grew up in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Swarthmore High School with the class of 1949, where she developed lifelong friendships with many of her classmates. Nancy was very athletic...
Patricia S. Davis
Feb 3, 2025
Patricia S. Davis (née Scott), 73, of West Chester, PA passed away on February 3, 2025, at home surrounded by loved ones.
Born in 1951 in Philadelphia, PA, Pat was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Marian (née Morris) Scott.
She was a graduate of Mount St Joseph’s Academy, in Flourtown, PA. When not filling her time as a longtime...
Samuel A. Cardillo Jr.
Feb 3, 2025
Samuel “Sam” A. Cardillo Jr. passed away February 3, 2025, at the age of 73. Beloved son to the late Sam and Nancy (Wenner) Cardillo Sr.
Sam is survived by his wife Lang Cardillo; Son, Alex Tran (Nhan su); Grandchildren, Kevin, Kenny, and Katherine; Brother, Louis Cardillo (Joyce); Sisters, Vera DaPra (Valentino), Loretta Rice (Colin), Linda Marchione (Robert), Lucille Peper (Richard);...
Joseph J. "Joe" Baker
Feb 3, 2025
Joseph J. “Joe” Baker, age 41, of Glen Mills, PA, sadly passed away on February 3, 2025.
Born in Wynnewood, PA, he was the son of Rosetta (née Caruana) and Jeffrey C. Baker.
Joe was a graduate of Marple-Newtown High School and Villanova University. He had a great sense of humor and brightened up any room he walked into. He was fun...
Sharon M. MacPherson
Feb 3, 2025
Sharon M. MacPherson (née Ferriola), 66, of Summerville, SC, formerly of Aston, PA, passed away on February 3, 2025.
Born in Ridley Park, PA in 1958, Sharon was the beloved daughter of the late Fabia and Edola (née Calderoni) Ferriola.
Sharon was a Vice President in the Banking industry, having worked with Bank of America and Price, Waterhouse, Cooper over the course...
Lauralou Courtney Bates
Feb 3, 2025
Lauralou Courtney Bates, 100, of West Chester, PA, passed away February 3, 2025.
Born in Philadelphia to Francis Engard Courtney and Hannabelle Arnold, Lauralou Courtney
Bates was one of four children. The others—Mary Smyth, “Pete” Courtney, and Belle Schwoebel—predeceased her, as did her husband of 57 years, James E. Bates. A graduate of Germantown High School, Lolly also held Bachelor’s and Master’s...
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