Helga J. Blackmon
Aug 25, 2025
Helga J. Blackmon (nee Jakob), age 89, of Malvern, PA, passed away on August 25, 2025.
Helga was born in Ludwigshafen, Germany on October 19, 1935. She had many occupations in her early career, ending with a career working at Lockheed Martin, training military personnel to operate satellites. Helga enjoyed traveling and doing crossword puzzles, especially the New York Times.
Helga was...
John Gerold Schandel
Aug 24, 2025
John Gerold Schandel, 90, of Seaford, Delaware, formerly of Exton, PA, passed away August 24, 2025.
Born February 16, 1935 in Wilmington, Delaware, he was the son of the late Gerold A. and Emma Schandel.
John served honorably in the United States National Guard and obtained the rank of Sergeant first class.
John was a manager for Control Data Corporation for over 20...
Richard Jack Eckel
Aug 23, 2025
Richard Jack Eckel of Haverford PA died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on August 23, 2025 at the age of 82 following a fall. Born in Camden NJ, Richard was preceded in death by his father (Harry), mother (Eleanor), sister (Elaine), and brother (Harry, Jr). He is survived by his wife, Maureen Gervase Eckel; his three children Kyle...
Dominick M. Lombardi
Aug 23, 2025
Dominick M. Lombardi, age 93, of West Chester, PA, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025. Beloved son of the late Michael and Mary (nee Razzano) Lombardi.
Dom is survived by his loving wife, Madeline C. (nee Coletta) Lombardi; Children, Michael Lombardi (Carmella) and Laurie Lombardi (Steve Carlini); Grandchildren, Michael Lombardi, Danielle DiCamillo (Derek), and Madeline Carlini. He was predeceased by...
Evalyn M. "Lynn" Fanelli
Aug 23, 2025
Evalyn M “Lynn” Fanelli (née Vanderslice) passed away peacefully at the age of 69 on Saturday, August 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was a devoted mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend.
Lynn is survived by her adoring daughter, Brianne, siblings Peggy Ryan (Tom), Tim Vanderslice (Audrey), and Cass Weber (late Joe), as well as her nieces and nephews...
Robert Paul Eldredge
Aug 22, 2025
Robert Paul Eldredge of West Chester, Pa. and formerly of Punta Gorda, Fla. and New London, Ct., died August 22nd 2025 after a long battle with Parkinson’s.
He was born November 9, 1940, in Malden Ma. to Sanford and Lenora Eldredge. He was predeceased by his parents; his wife Cynthia Marie Eldredge and his first wife Theresa Mary Hart. Robert earned...
Joseph D. Andreacchio
Aug 19, 2025
Joseph D. “Joe” Andreacchio, age 76, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on August 19, 2025. Born in Drexel Hill, PA, he was the son of the late Vincent James and Conchetta Andreacchio (nee DeSalvo).
A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, Joe served with honor and distinction, embodying the values of duty and patriotism. His military service laid...
Cordelia I. Purdy
Aug 19, 2025
Cordelia I. “Cordie” Purdy (nee Grant), age 92, of Wallingford, PA, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025. Born on January 9, 1933 in Upper Providence Township, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles A. and Mary S. Grant (nee Eagle).
Raised in Rutledge, PA, Cordie was a graduate of Ridley High School. In her youth she was an...
Anne Louise Catalano
Aug 19, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Anne Louise “Nancy” Catalano (nee Coffey), who left us peacefully on August 19, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on October 6, 1939 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anne Coffey (nee Calvey) and the beloved wife of the late Gennaro J....
Lucille K. Clark
Aug 19, 2025
Lucille M. (Keener) Clark, 87, of Exton, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, August 19, in her home, surrounded by her loving family.
She was the wife of Robert E. Clark, Sr. to whom she was joyfully married for 65 years. Born in Allentown, Lucille was the daughter of the late William R. Sr. and Myrtle M. (Stofflet) Keener....
John T. "Jack" Liebsch
Aug 18, 2025
John T. "Jack" Liebsch, age 91, of West Chester, PA, passed away on August 18, 2025.
Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1934, he was the son of the late Joseph and Alice (nee Meaney) Liebsch.
After high school, John served honorably in the US Army. John was most proud of his service as a Military Police Officer and stationed at the Raven...
Barbara Anne Glynn
Aug 18, 2025
Barbara Anne Glynn (née Simpson), formerly of Broomall, PA, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025, at the age of 93 at Greenwood House in Ewing, NJ.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late John J Jr. and Anne (née Thomas) Simpson.
Barbara was born with hearing loss, but she didn't let it stop her from living life...
William Anthony Minnis III
Aug 17, 2025
William Anthony Minnis III, age 67, of Havertown, PA, passed away on August 17, 2025.
Bill worked in the insurance industry for 36 years. He was a proud graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School, where he excelled in football and earned All-Catholic honors, and later attended West Chester University, studying Criminal Justice.
An athlete all his life, Bill especially enjoyed coaching his...
John P. McCloskey
Aug 17, 2025
John Patrick McCloskey of West Grove, PA, passed away suddenly but peacefully on August 17, 2025. Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph McCloskey and Elizabeth McCloskey (nee Mack). He spent his youth in Mountaintop, PA in a close-knit community building many memories with his 3 brothers, aunts, uncles and cousins. It was there that...
William Howard Hardesty, III
Aug 16, 2025
William Howard Hardesty, III, 86, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025, in Oxford Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, William H. Hardesty, Jr., and Catherine Kerwin Hardesty, his wife, Patricia Whaley Hardesty, and his brother, Robert Patrick Hardesty. Bill was born on September 8, 1938, in Chester, Pennsylvania. Although his father’s career in the Army Quartermaster...
Emily Denise Meakim
Aug 16, 2025
Emily Denise Meakim (nee Conley), age 46, of Springfield, PA, passed away on August 16, 2025. Born in Darby, PA, she was the beloved daughter of Stephen E. and Marianne E. Conley (nee Campbell).
Emily graduated from West Chester University in 2002 and immediately began a career in tax accounting, spending her entire career at one company, GMS Surgent, which...
Thomas J. O'Malley
Aug 16, 2025
Thomas J. “Tom” O’Malley, age 88, of Glen Mills, PA, formerly of Havertown, PA, passed away on August 16, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Francis and Regina O’Malley (nee O’Shea).
Tom was a devoted husband and father, married to the love of his life, Rita, for 67 years. He was lucky to spend 10...
William Levering Serrill
Aug 14, 2025
William Levering Serrill, Bill, peacefully passed away on August 14, 2025 after courageously facing and succumbing to the effects of dementia. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was a kind, earnest, supportive, trusting, and loving man with a keen wit and a dry sense of humor throughout his life until the very end.
Bill was born in Washington, D.C....
Earl J. Dittbrenner
Aug 14, 2025
Enter the Gates of Heaven – Oh Brave Soldier!
United States Marine Corps Sergeant Earl Dittbrenner, of West Chester, Pennsylvania, passed peacefully on the morning of August 14th, after his favorite Marine Corps cover was, for the final time, placed gently upon his head.
Earl is survived by the love of his life, Midge. Earl and Midge met while riding bikes at...
Jane Pisano
Aug 14, 2025
Jane Pisano (nee Scavitto), age 92, of Secane, PA, passed away on August 14, 2025. Born in Upper Darby, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Frances Scavitto (nee Castiglia).
Jane worked at Clover for many years and her humor was infectious. She could make everyone laugh with a simple sentence. She had many great pleasures in life...