Jean Cafer
Dec 29, 2022
Jean Cafer passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on December 29, 2022.
Jean, whose first name is Vilma but was only called that by her late brother, was often called Gram by her loved ones. She was the loving wife of the late Harry Cafer. Jean was preceded in death by her brothers Leon and Jerry and survived...
Mary Elizabeth "Sis" Duffy (née Stowell)
Dec 29, 2022
Mary Elizabeth “Sis” Duffy (née Stowell) passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on December 29, 2022 at Citizens Health Center in Havre de Grace, Maryland.
Mary, better known to her friends and family as Sis, Mom and Granny, was the loving wife of the late John M. Duffy, Jr. Sis was preceded in death by her daughter...
Mae Mollure
Dec 28, 2022
Mae Mollure (nee LaRosa), of West Chester, PA, passed away on December 28, 2022.
Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1925, she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Angelina (nee Bisconti) LaRosa.
Mae was the beloved wife of the late Vincent Mollure; loving mother of Carol M. Spano (Lou); caring grandmother of Keith V. Spano (Jenell H.)...
Margarett L. Freeman (nee Fleming)
Dec 27, 2022
Margarett (Peggie) L. Freeman, age 83, of Philadelphia PA, passed away on December 27, 2022. Peggie was born on September 5, 1939, at Osteopathic Hospital, to James and Elzie Fleming (nee Newton). She was baptized at St. Monica Episcopal Church in 1940 and converted to Catholicism at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in 1946. She was educated in Catholic and Public...
Ok Soon You
Dec 27, 2022
Ok Soon You
October 23, 1936
Mrs. Ok Soon You, age 86, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on December 27, 2022
Services and interment will be private.
Gwendolyn West Clayton
Dec 27, 2022
Gwendolyn Viola West Clayton, age 101, of Gilbertsville, PA passed away on December 27, 2022. Born in Long Branch, NJ, Gwen was the daughter of the late Cornelius Van Nyce West, Sr. and Emma Viola (nee Pearce) West.
The firstborn of ten siblings, Gwen was a 1939 graduate of AD Eisenhower High School in Norristown, where she was a varsity...
Carol A. Shillady (nee Yake)
Dec 26, 2022
Carol A. Shillady (nee Yake), age 76, of Lansdowne, PA, passed away on December 26, 2022. Born in Drexel Hill, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Virginia Yake (nee Stanko).
Carol had been employed as a Teacher’s Aide at the Overbrook School for the Blind.
Carol is survived by her loving children, Jerry...
Helen M. Kempski
Dec 26, 2022
Helen M. Kempski, age 101, of West Chester, PA, passed away on December 26, 2022. Born in Philadelphia, PA on May 28, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Kempski (nee Kates).
Helen was a graduate of West Catholic Girls High School in Philadelphia. She had been employed as an Administrative Assistant for the Veterans Administration...
Timothy J. "Pete" Peterman
Dec 26, 2022
Timothy J. “Pete” Peterman, age 48, of Oak Hill, OH, passed away on December 26, 2022. Born in Darby, PA, he was the beloved son of Patricia A. Peterman (Nee Murtha) and the late James C. Peterman.
Pete was the loving brother of Molly Peterman, Kevin Peterman, and the late Daniel Peterman. The caring father of two wonderful daughters, Love...
Eileen S. Murray
Dec 26, 2022
Eileen S. Murray, age 71, of Glen Mills, PA, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2022. Eileen was born in Darby, PA, the loving daughter of the late George and Frances (nee Hudome) Murray. Survived by her sister, Patricia A. Murray, and many cousins.
After graduating from Cardinal O’Hara High School in 1969, Eileen worked as a legal assistant...
Florence M. "Dutch" Myers
Dec 26, 2022
Florence M. “Dutch” Myers, age 89, of Havertown, PA, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2022. Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1933, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Florence Dingfelder (nee Goenner).
Florence led a faith-filled and productive life, devoted to her family and friends. Florence was a longtime member of Annunciation BVM Parish in Havertown,...
Marie Phyllis Tresca
Dec 26, 2022
Revised Obituary with new location.
Marie Phyllis Tresca (née Kramer), age 89, resident of Bryn Mawr Village, formerly of Newtown Square, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2022.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Betty (née Heckler) Kramer.
Marie was an avid baker, crafter and quilter. Before her retirement, she was employed as...
William J. "Bill" Lutz
Dec 25, 2022
William J. “Bill” Lutz, of Chesterbrook, PA, passed away peacefully on Christmas morning at the age of 83. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Nancy “Nan” (Roscoe) Lutz formally of Rye, NY; daughter Alison Walton (John) of West Chester, PA; son Bill Lutz (Sarah) of The Woodlands, TX, and was “Papa” to 8 grandchildren: Katie, Abby,...
David William Weston, DDS
Dec 25, 2022
David William Weston, 81, loving husband and father, passed away suddenly on December 25, 2022. He was known for his deep love of his family, friends, golf, books, and his irreverent sense of humor.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, on February 9, 1941, he was the son of the late David William Weston Sr. and Vera (née Shea).
David...
Hope Carol Johnson
Dec 24, 2022
Hope Carol Johnson was born February 18, 1944, the second child of Mr. and Mrs. Rodmann Fellows of Trumansburg, NY, though she was born in Utica. Her mother Barbara chose the name “Hope” because because it was her hope that the child would be a baby girl.
The girl grew into a young woman on the dairy farm of...
John Thomas "Jack" Quigley
Dec 23, 2022
John (“Jack”) Thomas Quigley, a life-long resident of Philadelphia and Upper Darby, died quietly at home on December 23, 2022 at the age of 91.
Jack is survived by his sister, Mary Ellen Steck and brother-in-law, Harry, 11 nieces and nephews, 8 grand nieces, 1 grand nephew, 2 great grand nieces, and 1 great grand nephew. He was predeceased...
Maurizio F. Mertoli
Dec 23, 2022
Maurizio F. Mertoli, age 56, of Springfield, PA, passed away on December 23rd,2022.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the beloved son of Irma (nee Eder) Mertoli and the late Francesco Mertoli.
Maurizio was also the dear brother to Rosario Mertoli.
Maurizio graduated from Cardinal O’Hara High School, soon thereafter he began writing music as he always had a...
Elizabeth A. Tollen
Dec 23, 2022
Elizabeth Ann Tollen (nee’ Finn), also known as Betty Ann, Betty, and Liz, passed away suddenly on Friday evening, December 23rd. She was the daughter of the late Francis and Elizabeth Finn (nee Wright). She is survived by her sons Addison Tollen and Bryan Tollen (Lindsay), her four grandchildren: Addie, Hannah, Bradley, and Sean, and her siblings: Robert Finn, James...
Janine Susan Creen
Dec 23, 2022
Janine Susan Creen, age 70, of Bryn Mawr, PA, passed away on December 23, 2022.
Born in Media, PA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas H. and Blondine T. (née Dantinne) Creen.
Janine was a graduate of Penncrest High School, Class of 1970. She was a lifelong resident of Delaware County and was well known for her kindness...
Thomas Dearstyne
Dec 23, 2022
Thomas “Tommy” Dearstyne, 60, of Sharon Hill, PA passed away suddenly on December 23, 2022.
Born August 23, 1962 in Darby, PA he was the son of the late Richard and Theresa (nee Shannon) Dearstyne. Tommy attended Bustleton Elementary School and George Washington High School in Philadelphia.
Tommy loved taking walks in the park and riding his bike in John...
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