Jean Joly Brennan

Jean Joly Brennan

Aug 27, 2023

Jean Joly Brennan of Glen Mills, PA passed away on August 27, 2023 at the age of 82.

 

Jean was born in 1941 in Oak Park, Illinois, but spent most of her childhood in Wynnewood, PA.  She attended Lower Merion HS and Syracuse University where she met her husband Ed, subsequently settling in Malvern where they lived for...

Harold Frederick Read, Jr.

Harold Frederick Read, Jr.

Aug 27, 2023

Harold Frederick “Fred” Read, Jr., 86, of Glen Mills, PA, passed away August 27, 2023.

Born January 12, 1937 in Philadelphia, PA, he was a son of the late Harold Frederick, Sr., and Anna E. (nee Clark) Read. Fred served honorably in the U.S. Army where he was stationed in Stuttgart Germany as Military Police.

Fred was a first-class boilermaker...

Barbara Jorda

Barbara Jorda

Aug 26, 2023

Barbara Jorda (née Magyar), age 90, passed away on August 26, 2023.

Born in 1932, in Allentown, PA, she was the beloved daughter of Andrew and Julia (née Milkovitz) Magyar.

Barbara had a great love for antiques, giving many lectures and appraisals over the years. She enjoyed both collecting and working as a dealer, including running Frazer Antiques for many...

Joseph Patrick Boyle

Joseph Patrick Boyle

Aug 26, 2023

Joseph P. Boyle, age 86, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on August 26, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Edward and Mary Ellen Boyle.

Joseph was a graduate of West Catholic High School for Boys in 1955. After high school he proudly served in the United States Army. He also started and ran...

John R. Greenwood

John R. Greenwood

Aug 26, 2023

John Greenwood died unexpectedly in his home at the age of 68 on August 26th, 2023 in Wayne, PA.

Born December 14th, 1954 in Bridgeport, CT, he was the son of Thomas Greenwood and Catherine Robstock Greenwood. In addition to his parents, John was predeceased by his older brother, Thomas Greenwood, Jr.

He lived in Connecticut for the first 35...

Dr. William R. "Rick" Clifton

Dr. William R. "Rick" Clifton

Aug 25, 2023

Dr. William Richard “Rick” Clifton, age 65, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on August 25, 2023.

Born in Detroit, MI, he was the son of the late William Howard and Shelbia (née Bates) Clifton.

Rick was a LTC in the U.S. Army. He took immense pride in serving the country he loved and was so proud of his son’s...

Michael J. Daleandro

Michael J. Daleandro

Aug 25, 2023

Michael J. Daleandro, age 72, of Wallingford, PA, passed away on August 25, 2023. Born in Ridley Park, PA, he was the son of the late Frank J. and Jessie (nee Vitelli) Daleandro.

He was an avid fan of music and especially loved John Lennon, The Beatles and the Grateful Dead.

Michael was the father of Jennifer Miller, Nicole Daleandro,...

Patrick J. Hastings, Jr.

Patrick J. Hastings, Jr.

Aug 23, 2023

Patrick J. Hastings, Jr., age 61, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on August 23, 2023.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of Patrick J. Sr. and Margaret Diane (née Metzger) Hastings. 

Patrick was self-employed as a general contractor in the housing and building industry. He loved to fish, work on classic cars and his friends referred to...

Gloria A. Brennan

Gloria A. Brennan

Aug 23, 2023

Gloria A. (nee Dougherty) Brennan passed away August 23, 2023. She passed peacefully in her home while surrounded by her family. Beloved daughter of John and Helen Angelica (nee Fenik) Dougherty.

Gloria was predeceased by her husband Thomas M. Brennan and sister, Dolores Fowler; survived by her children Sandra DiMento (Vince), Sharon Swietlik, Thomas Brennan (Gillian); grandchildren, Samantha (Joe), Stephanie...

Daniel T. Erhard, MD

Daniel T. Erhard, MD

Aug 23, 2023

 

Daniel T. Erhard, MD, age 98, of Newtown Square, passed away on August 23, 2023.

Born in Scranton, PA, he was the son of the late John F. and Ruth A. (née Hower) Erhard. 

Dr. Erhard enlisted in the US Navy and became a Corspman during World War II, serving his country honorably.

After graduating from Jefferson Medical College,...

John P. "Jack" Ford

John P. "Jack" Ford

Aug 22, 2023

John Patrick Ford passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife, Theresa Bridget McFadden, and his remaining children, John, Michael, Thomas, Theresa and the late William Ford, in addition to his twelve grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.  

  

Born to Irish Immigrants, Mary Margaret Fallon and John Patrick Ford, and raised in Philadelphia, Jack, as his family and close...

Charles D. Burgess Jr.

Charles D. Burgess Jr.

Aug 21, 2023

Charles D. Burgess, Jr., 59, of Philadelphia, Pa., passed away on August 21, 2023, after battling a long illness.

“Chuck,” as he was affectionately called, was born in Philadelphia, Pa. on November 11, 1963, son of Gloria J. Boone and Charles D. Burgess, Sr. (and raised by the late Elder Henry Buxton). He would be a great Dad to him,...

James M. McWilliams

James M. McWilliams

Aug 19, 2023

James M. “Jim” McWilliams, age 63, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on August 19, 2023. Born in Grove City, PA he was the beloved son of the late James L. and Deanna (nee Pearson) McWilliams.

Jim enjoyed sailing in the Chesapeake Bay, white water rafting, kayaking, and paintball. He loved camping, windsurfing, skiing, motorcycling, and scuba diving. He collected...

Christine "Chris" Huf

Christine "Chris" Huf

Aug 19, 2023

On the morning of Saturday, August 19, Christine “Chris” Huf (nee Witt) 53, of Drexel Hill, passed away peacefully with her family by her side.

Born November 22, 1969 in Flushing, New York, she was the daughter of Margaret and the late John Witt.

Chris is survived by her beloved husband of 33 years, Peter, adoring children, Myles (Leah), Michael...

Judith "Tutu" Ward

Judith "Tutu" Ward

Aug 18, 2023

 

Judith “Tutu” Emily Ward (nee Allendorf), age 87, of Cheltenham, PA passed away on Friday August 18, 2023. Born on September 29, 1935 in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late Harry and Emily Allendorf (Reed). 

 

Judy was the beloved wife of Don L. Ward and is survived by her adoring children Mike Ward (Lisa), LuAnn...

Claire Alice McGill

Claire Alice McGill

Aug 17, 2023

 

Claire A McGill (née Mannion) of Broomall, PA, was called to her heavenly reward on August 17, 2023. 

 

Claire was the beloved wife of Stephen G McGill, Sr.; the loving mother of Stephen G. McGill, Jr. (Rebecca), William M. McGill (Elise), and Nicholas H. McGill-Gardner (Joanna).  She was the devoted grandmother of four precious grandchildren.  She was...

John Lucchesi

John Lucchesi

Aug 16, 2023

John (Jack) Lucchesi

October 14, 1956 – August 16, 2023

 

Jack, 66, of Havertown, PA, passed away on August 16, 2023. He is survived by his mother (Eileen), brothers – Paul, and Larry (and his wife, Kathy) and sister – Mary (and her husband, Don), a stepdaughter – Tisa (and her husband, Zane), grandson - Zane, two nephews -...

Robert L. Croce

Robert L. Croce

Aug 16, 2023

 

Robert L. Croce, age 69, of Ridley Park, PA passed away suddenly on August 16th, 2023. He is predeceased by his parents Nicholas and Veronica (nee Kovack) Croce.

Robert was a graduate of Central High School in Philadelphia and West Chester University. He was a Jeopardy expert – never missed a show and knew all of the answers. Robert...

Nancy V. Snyder

Nancy V. Snyder

Aug 16, 2023

 

Nancy V. Snyder

January 7, 1929- August 16, 2023

Bryn Mawr, PA

 

Nancy V. Snyder, age 94, of Media, PA, passed away on August 16, 2023, after a brief illness.

 

Born in Hartford, CT to missionaries of the Evangelical Reformed Church then on furlough from their decades of service in mainland China between the 1920’s and the 1950’s, ...

G. Robert "Bob" Hoffman

G. Robert "Bob" Hoffman

Aug 16, 2023

G. Robert “Bob” Hoffman, age 82, of Malvern, PA, passed away on August 16, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Norristown, PA in 1941, he was the son of the late G. Francis and Katherine (nee King) Hoffman. Bob was the Executive Vice President of PNC Bank until his retirement. He then served as the President of Millennium...

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