Elizabeth "Betsy" A. Rickter Roe
Oct 2, 2022
Elizabeth A. "Betsy" Rickter Roe, age 42, of Downingtown, PA, passed away on October 2, 2022. Born in Baltimore, MD, Betsy was the daughter of Bruce and Margaret Rickter (nee Sellmayer).
Betsy was a devoted mother, an accomplished researcher, a natural athlete, a loving wife, sister, daughter, friend. Her life, though cut short, was full of accomplishment and impact....
Karen M. Smith
Oct 1, 2022
Karen M. Smith, age 66, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on October 1, 2022. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles J. and Isabel Smith (nee McGinty).
Karen had been employed as a Travel Agent.
Karen is survived by her brother, Craig Smith.
Relatives and friends are invited...
Joan Rieger Woodcock
Oct 1, 2022
Joan Rieger Woodcock, age 92, went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Brightview Senior Living in Wayne, PA. She was a loving wife, wonderful mother, doting grandmother, caring great grandmother and good friend to all of those whose lives she touched.
Born in Philadelphia to Harry G. Rieger and Katharine Littlewood Rieger, she...
Gregory Dennis "Greg" Zehren
Oct 1, 2022
Gregory Dennis “Greg” Zehren, age 59, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on October 1, 2022. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Thomas Michael and Nancy Angela Zehren (nee Alesi).
Greg was a Journeyman/Electrician with Local 98. His last big job was putting lights up on the Ben Franklin Bridge.
Everyone who...
Susan Mary Kovolski
Oct 1, 2022
Susan Mary Kovolski of Villanova, PA passed away on Saturday October 1, 2022. Susan will be remembered for her humor, kind heart and adventurous spirit.
Susan is survived by her parents, William and Kathleen Kovolski, her siblings Karen, John (Jennie) and Annie (Ryan), her niece Vivian and nephew Joshua, as well as many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, friends and loved ones....
Dennis Patrick "Slats" Slattery
Oct 1, 2022
Dennis Patrick “Slats” Slattery, age 68, of Drexel Hill, PA, formerly of Lansdowne, PA, passed away on October 1, 2022. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Jack Dennis and Mary Catherine Slattery (nee Hanson).
Dennis received his Bachelor’s Degree from Millersville University. He had been employed with the United States Postal Service.
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John C. Shea
Oct 1, 2022
John “Jack” Crowley Shea of West Chester, PA passed away on October 1, 2022, at the age of 86. He was born in Bradford, PA to Bernard and Edna. Jack attended Allegheny College, where he made lifelong friends. After earning his master’s degree at the University of Pennsylvania, he served as a foreign diplomat in Montevideo, Uruguay under President Eisenhower...
Joseph Gilbert Sweeney
Oct 1, 2022
Joseph Gilbert Sweeney, age 57 ,of Upper Darby, PA passed away on October 1, 2022. He is survived by his beloved mother Joan T. Maguire, loving siblings Sean S. Sweeney (Caroline), Brian D. Sweeney , and Susan Peoples (Brian), as well as many family members of the Sweeney and Maguire clans. Preceded in death by his father Alan F....
Danny Lee Beggarly
Sep 30, 2022
Danny Lee Beggarly, age 77, of Morton, PA, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2022. Born in Baltimore, MD he was the son of the late Charlie and Margaret Elizabeth Beggarly (nee Young).
Danny was a Veteran of the United States Army who proudly served in the Vietnam War. Since relocating to the Philadelphia area in December 1994 he...
TJ Edward Tribbet
Sep 30, 2022
TJ Edward Tribett passed away on September 30, 2022.
Ed was a true collector at heart. He spent many of his days hunting for comic books, ephemera and eclectic collectibles. By bus, train or on foot he scoured the city of Philadelphia visiting pawn shops, antique stores, pop-up flea markets, comic and record stores looking for the rare find he...
MaryAnn B. Gillane
Sep 30, 2022
MaryAnn Bisciotti Gillane, age 88, formerly of Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania and Absecon NJ, passed away September 30, 2022.
Born in Philadelphia, PA on January 28, 1934 she was the loving daughter of the late Augustine C. and Maria Y. (Marinelli) Bisciotti. MaryAnn was the beloved wife of the late John P. Gillane.
MaryAnn was a graduate of John...
Dorothy "Dot" A. Mullin
Sep 30, 2022
Dorothy “Dot” A. Mullin (nee Cook), age 80, of Southwest Philadelphia "The Meadows", passed away on September 30, 2022. Born in 1942, she was the beloved daughter of the late Alexander and Carolyn Cook (nee Dowling).
Dot was an avid Phillies fan. She loved playing bingo and working on puzzles. Dot’s family meant everything to her and she enjoyed...
Christopher T. Downs
Sep 29, 2022
Christopher T. Downs, age 74, of Newtown Square, PA, passed away on September 29, 2022.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Francis J. and Phyllis Jeanne (nee Murphy) Downs.
Christopher was a graduate of Villanova University. He went on to serve his country honorably in the U.S. Army. Christopher was employed as an international airline...
Joseph M. McCawley, Sr.
Sep 29, 2022
Joseph M. McCawley, Sr., 93, of West Chester, PA, formerly of Broomall, PA, passed away peacefully September 29, 2022, surrounded by his family.
Born on March 22, 1929 in Philadelphia, PA, he was a son of the late Michael J. and Florence (nee Condon) McCawley. He grew up in Upper Darby and graduated from West Catholic High School in 1947....
Marian E. Firby
Sep 29, 2022
Marian E. Firby (nee Wright), age 97, of Kennett Square, PA, formerly of Lansdowne, PA passed away on September 30, 2022.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Lenora Wright (nee Seavella).
Marian had been employed as an Administrator for the Philadelphia School District. She enjoyed going to the movies and traveling to...
Ellen Christine Hazelwood
Sep 29, 2022
Ellen C. Hazelwood, 74, of Secane, PA passed away on September 29, 2022. She is predeceased by her parents James and Kathleen (nee Jones) Weaver.
Ellen was a graduate of Little Flower High School and worked as a Sales Manager for many years with Delaware County Magazine. She was a longtime member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church.
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Daniel "Dan" Landis
Sep 29, 2022
Daniel “Dan” Landis, age 90, of Broomall, PA, passed away on September 29, 2022 at his home. Born January 23, 1932, in Chambersburg, PA, he was the son of the late Menno Landis, Sr. and Anna Mary (née Barkdoll) Landis.
Dan retired in 1987 following a 30 year career in Procurement for the Federal Government. He enjoyed coaching youth sports...
Nicholas Christie
Sep 28, 2022
Nicholas Christie, age 77, of West Chester, Pennsylvania, passed away suddenly at home on September 28th, 2022. Father to Nicholas and husband to his recently departed wife, Helene (Roebuck).
Nick was born on February 10, 1945 to the late Peter and Glesia Christie of Drexel Hill. Nick is survived by his son, Nicholas, his brother, Ronald, his deceased brother Basil’s...
Hilda L. Senst
Sep 27, 2022
Hilda L. Senst (nee Strang), age 70, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on September 27, 2022. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, she was the daughter of the late Douglas and Jean Strang (nee Mason).
Hilda was born and raised in Scotland. She met and married her husband, Richard of 48 years, in Scotland and emigrated to the United...
Pasquale "Pat" A. Miller
Sep 27, 2022
Pasquale “Pat” A. Miller, 75, of West Chester, PA passed away on September 27, 2022.
Born in 1947 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Clarence and Stella (née Rizzo) Miller.
Pat worked as a Certified Public Accountant and was very active with the Boy Scouts of America. He was an avid Philadelphia sports fan and...
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