Marie E. Carr
Jan 12, 2023
Marie E. Carr (nee Hazel), age 86, of Media, PA, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2023 surrounded by her children. She was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late David G. and Lillian M. (nee Ganley) Hazel.
Marie was the beloved wife of the love of her life, the late Harry F. Carr, Sr. She was also the loving...
Dr. Richard D. DeCosmo
Jan 12, 2023
Richard D. DeCosmo, 88, of West Chester, president emeritus of Delaware County Community College, tireless education advocate, and accomplished cook, died Thursday, Jan. 12, of complications from heart failure at Chester County Hospital.
Affable, energetic, and innovative, Dr. DeCosmo dedicated his career to making education available to anyone who sought it. He championed low-cost college courses for high school graduates,...
William A. Morrow
Jan 12, 2023
William A. Morrow, of Newtown Square, PA, born, January 31, 1934, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2023.
Born in Poyntzpass, North Ireland, he was the son of the late Walter and Mary Morrow.
Mr. Morrow was an avid Eagles and Phillies fan, a loving husband, father and grandfather.
He was the beloved husband of the late Anne Bernadette (née...
John Martin Flynn, Sr.
Jan 11, 2023
On Wednesday, January 11, 2023, John Martin Flynn passed away in Tortola, BVI while cruising the Caribbean Sea. He was preceded by his sons John Flynn, and Joshua Flynn, and his sister Patricia Flynn. He is survived by his children, Jeremy Gross, Kelsey Flynn, and Katlyn Flynn, his adopted children Justin Gross, and Kaylee Allen, grandchildren Jonathan Flynn, Lilliana...
Michael Francis (Mike) Heim
Jan 10, 2023
Michael Francis Heim (Mike) age 63, of Ocean City, New Jersey (formerly of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania) passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.
Michael was born on February 3, 1959 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Karl and Virginia Heim. He will be remembered lovingly by his wife of 31 years Dawn (née Draves) and sons Dylan and Jake.
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Michael S. Heleva
Jan 10, 2023
Michael S. Heleva, 66, of West Chester, PA passed away on January 10, 2023.
Michael was born in Allentown, PA, he was the son of the late Theodore and Anna (née Kolarik) Heleva. He graduated from Bryant University, where he earned his BS in Business and majored in Management. He married the love of his life, the late Patryce...
John "Jack" J. Kelly
Jan 10, 2023
In loving memory of John J. Kelly Jr. originally from Clifton Heights, PA, affectionally known to all as “Jack”, peacefully passed away on January 10, 2023. Jack was a long-time resident of Delaware County having worked as a bartender for more than 60 years and served as a Director at Fair Acres in Lima, PA. He was a National...
John Kevin "Slats" Slattery
Jan 10, 2023
John Kevin “Slats” Slattery, age 62, of Boothwyn, PA, formerly of Lansdowne, PA, passed away on January 10, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, PA, John was the son of the late Jack Dennis and Mary Catherine Slattery (nee Hanson).
John was a proud Marine Corps veteran. He had been employed as a plumber.
John is survived by his...
Nicholas T. Tecco
Jan 10, 2023
Nicholas T. Tecco, 86, of West Chester, PA, passed away peacefully with family on January 10, 2023.
Born January 3, 1937, in Havertown, PA, he was the youngest son of the late Nicola and Foresta (nee Belisari) Tecco.
Nicholas served honorably in the U.S. Army. He briefly attended college before launching his own business as a public accountant and numerous...
Regina "Jean" M. Kelly
Jan 10, 2023
Regina "Jean" M. Kelly (née Descher), age 81, of Springfield, PA, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2023, surrounded by her family.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Catherine (née Bulger) Descher.
Upon graduating from Cardinal Dougherty High School she went to work for Gulf Oil. She stayed home to raise her children,...
Georgia Louise Etheridge Harrell
Jan 10, 2023
Georgia Louise Etheridge Harrell, 87, originally of Virginia Beach, VA, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2023, at her home in West Chester, PA.
A resident of Middlesex County for nearly 50 years, Mrs. Harrell was born to Vernon Ackiss and Eva Elizabeth Etheridge in the small town of Creeds, Princess Anne County, VA, on September 21, 1935. Louise was...
Scott Brinson
Jan 9, 2023
Scott Brinson, age 63, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2023.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Richard D. Brinson and Dorothy Louise Richardson.
Scott was a graduate of Wanamaker High School. He loved his family, had a wonderful sense of humor and was an avid fan off all animals.
Scott...
Mary M. Armstrong
Jan 9, 2023
Mary M. Armstrong (nee Widmaier), age 81, of Broomall, PA, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2023. Born in Millville, NJ, she was the daughter of the late William and Margaret Widmaier (nee Graulich).
Mary was a graduate of Goldey-Beacom College and the University of Pennsylvania. School was important to her and she was extremely proud of her academic...
Lawrence "Larry" Spillman
Jan 9, 2023
Lawrence “Larry” Spillman, age 76, of Newtown Square, PA, passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of Monday, January 9, 2023. Larry bravely lived with Parkinson’s disease and squamous cell skin cancer for several years.
Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Lawrence J. Spillman, Sr. and Grace (née Grassi) Spillman.
Larry was a...
Sr. Virginia Skrdlant, S.H.C.J.
Jan 8, 2023
Virginia Skrdlant, SHCJ
June 17, 1930 – January 8, 2023
Educator, Pastoral and Social Care Worker, Poet
Rosemont, Pa.
Virginia (Ginny) Skrdlant, SHCJ, a Sister of the Holy Child Jesus for 71 years, died peacefully on Sunday, January 8, 2023. She was 92. Sister Ginny was well known by her religious name, Mother Mary Lydia.
Sister Ginny was blessed...
Ronald Dale Ridgway
Jan 8, 2023
Ronald Dale Ridgway, age 90, of Audubon, PA, formerly of Pontiac, MI, passed away on January 8, 2023. Born in Pontiac, MI, Ronald was the beloved son of the late John and Louise (nee Krug) Ridgway.
Ronald served as a pilot in the US Air force. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Michigan State University where he met his beautiful wife, Sandi....
Robert M. McAnulty
Jan 8, 2023
Robert M. McAnulty, age 84, of Haddon Township, NJ, formerly of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on January 8, 2023.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late John and Helen McAnulty (nee Martin).
Robert was a veteran of the United States Army. He had worked in the insurance industry before becoming a United...
John G. Harron
Jan 8, 2023
John G. Harron of West Chester, PA, died on January 8, 2023 at the age of 85.
Born in Toledo, Ohio, John was a 1955 graduate of Central Catholic High School in Toledo, earned a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame in 1959, an MBA from Harvard Business School in 1961 and an MS...
Neil A. Thomas, III
Jan 8, 2023
Neil A. Thomas, III, 66, of Newtown Square, PA, passed away peacefully January 8, 2023.
Born March 26. 1956 in Darby, PA, he was the son of the late Neil A., Jr., and Margaret (nee Graff) Thomas.
Neil was a graduate of Cardinal O’Hara High School and Drexel University, playing ice hockey at both schools and forming life...
Julia "Rita" Dougherty
Jan 6, 2023
Julia “Rita” Dougherty (nee Ward) age 95 of West Chester, PA passed away peacefully on January 6, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.
Rita was born and raised in Ardmore, PA, the third daughter of Bernard T. and Margaret Kennedy Ward. With the exception of her recent sacraments of Anointing, she received all of her sacraments at St. Colman’s Church...
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