Alfred D. Hagen
Jul 11, 2022
Alfred D. “Al” Hagen, age 89, of Hudson, Florida, who was born in Philadelphia, PA on March 1, 1933, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2022.
Al was the beloved husband of Patricia Hagen, the loving father of his son, Alfred and his daughter, Evelyn (Sam). He is also survived by his brothers, Walter and Carl; and his sisters, Dagny,...
Bodo von der Wense
Jul 11, 2022
Bodo von der Wense, 81, husband to Trudy von der Wense (Wayne, PA) entrepreneurial founder of King of Prussia, PA based Rena Systems Inc, who had served on the Technology advisory board to the United States Postal Service (USPS) responsible for the creation and adoption of USPS postnet barcodes seen on nearly every mailpiece and package today, passed away with...
Francis J. Stroup, Jr.
Jul 11, 2022
Francis J. “Fran” Stroup, Jr., age 68, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on July 11, 2022.
Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1954, he was the son of the late Francis and Helen (nee Gallagher) Stroup.
Francis was the beloved husband of Holly (nee Spagna) Stroup; loving father of Jessica Stroup and Jenna Stroup (Philip Perrone); caring grandfather of Gianna;...
Teresa J. Butler
Jul 11, 2022
Teresa J. Butler, 90, of Baldwin Boro, PA, McMurray, PA, and West Chester, PA, passed away on July 11, 2022.
Teresa was the beloved wife of the late Kevin B. Butler; loving mother of Donna M. Stewart (Lee) and Mary Butler-Everson (Paul); caring grandmother of Bryan Stewart (Tricia), Leslee Hunter (Todd), Taylor Everson, and Morgan Everson; adoring great-grandmother of Sophia,...
Robert N. Martineau
Jul 10, 2022
Robert (Bob) N. Martineau passed away July 10, 2022, in West Chester, PA at the age of 85. His wife of 63 years, Susan G. Martineau, was by his side.
Born in Poughkeepsie, NY on November 10, 1936, son of the late Harold Edward Martineau and Helen Granger Martineau. He was active in sports at both Hyde Park HS and...
William Francis "Bill" Casper
Jul 9, 2022
William Francis “Bill” Casper, age 81, of Malvern, PA, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2022. Born in Lowell, MA, he was the son of the late John F. and Isabelle R. Melancon Casper.
Bill earned his engineering degree from Northeastern University and his graduate degree from Purdue University. He began his career with Pratt & Whitney Aircraft (PWA) in...
John E. Thorn, Sr.
Jul 9, 2022
John E. Thorn Sr.
December 31, 1936 - July 9, 2022
John passed away peacefully early Saturday morning surrounded by family.
John was born on New Years Eve, 1936, to Mary and Joseph Thorn. He was one of six children: four preceded him in death, Mary, Elizabeth, Doris, and Bill. John was a graduate of Bartram High School where he...
Theresa M. McGinnis
Jul 9, 2022
Theresa M. McGinnis, 91, of Newtown Square, PA, passed away July 9, 2022.
Born August 29, 1930 in Holyoke, MA, she was the youngest of 8 surviving children of the late Patrick J. and Ellen (nee Sullivan) Mulvaney.
A first generation American, Theresa was fiercely proud of her Irish heritage. She attended public schools in Holyoke and worked as a telephone operator...
John Paul Duffy, Sr.
Jul 8, 2022
John Paul Duffy, son of the late William and Mary McGettigan Duffy, passed away unexpectedly on July 8, 2022, from a heart condition while at his second home in Corolla, North Carolina. John was an honest, selfless partner and an upbeat, caring friend who loved life’s simple pleasures. John leaves behind countless family members, friends, neighbors, and colleagues who knew...
Eugene Holmes, Jr.
Jul 8, 2022
Eugene Holmes, Jr., age 71, of Broomall, PA, passed away on July 8, 2022. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Eugene Holmes, Sr. and Louise Holmes (nee Johnson).
Eugene was a graduate of Simon Gratz High School in Philadelphia. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He had been employed...
Joseph A. DiFrancesco, Jr.
Jul 8, 2022
Joseph A. DiFrancesco, Jr., age 91, of Drexel Hill, PA, formerly of West Philadelphia, PA, passed away on July 8, 2022. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph A. DiFrancesco, Sr. and Rose DiFrancesco (nee Assetta).
Joe was a 1949 graduate of West Catholic Boys High School in Philadelphia. He was a decorated...
Daniel A. Murphy Jr.
Jul 7, 2022
Daniel A. Murphy Jr., age 69, of Williamsburg, VA passed away on Thursday, July 7th, 2022.
Born in Springfield, PA, Dan graduated from Cardinal O’Hara High School in 1971 and went on to attend St. Joseph’s University (1975), graduating with a degree in Food Marketing and Sales Management.
Dan began his long and distinguished career in the food industry with...
Kathleen T. Darlington
Jul 7, 2022
Kathleen T. Darlington (nee Trial), of Upper Darby, PA Passed away on July 7, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Lawrence L. and Catherine G. (McDevitt) Trial.
Kathleen graduated from Archbishop Prendergast High School Class of 1966. Her greatest gift was that of the love for her family. A heart of gold and always there for everyone. Kathleen...
James Patrick McFadden
Jul 7, 2022
James Patrick McFadden (affectionately known as "Jimmy Mac") passed away into eternal life on July 7, 2022. He was born to Vincent and Eleanor McFadden and raised in Drexel Hill, PA. Jim was one of 6 children and attended St. Charles Borromeo grade school and was a proud graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School, class of 1976. He was...
Nancy Lee Kennedy
Jul 7, 2022
Nancy Lee Kennedy (née Brown), 89, of West Chester, PA passed away on July 7, 2022.
Born in Northeast, MD in 1932, Nancy was the daughter of the late Thomas A. and Leonore (née Wood) Brown.
Nancy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who loved spending time with her family (especially the grand babies). She enjoyed...
Donna M. Mazza
Jul 6, 2022
Donna M. Mazza, age 71, of Ridley Township, PA, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2022.
Born in Ridley Park, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank A. and Carmella (née Perrone) Mazza.
Donna worked in the healthcare industry as an Administrator and was employed by Gordan Walls in Media, PA. She volunteered as an EMT for many...
Loretta NesSmith
Jul 6, 2022
Loretta NesSmith, 80, of West Chester, PA, passed away July 6, 2022.
Born May 25, 1942 in Darby, PA, she was a daughter of the late Bernard J. and Sarah A. (nee Muschamp) Kelly.
Loretta enjoyed art and ceramics and was an avid gardener.
Loretta was the beloved wife of William E. NesSmith; loving mother of Bill...
Regina E. Newman
Jul 5, 2022
Regina E. Newman (nee Matson), age 81, of Havertown, PA, passed away on July 5, 2022. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Augustine J. and Susan V. Matson (nee Gillespie). Regina had been employed as a hairdresser.
Regina is survived by her son, Phillip Newman, her granddaughter Hailey Newman Galloway and her siblings Margaret Ludwig...
William "Buzz" D. Van Riper Jr.
Jul 3, 2022
William “Buzz” D. Van Riper Jr., 80, of West Chester, PA passed away on July 3, 2022.
Born in Englewood, NJ in 1942, he was the son of the late Sylvia I. (née Gardner) and Dr. William D. Van Riper Sr.
William served honorably in the US Army and was a Drill Sergeant stationed at Fort Dix. He was...
Hugh F. Breslin, Jr.
Jul 1, 2022
Hugh F. Breslin, Jr., age 86, passed from this life on July 1, 2022.
He is survived by his son, Hugh (Robin), his daughters, Kathryn Wells (Mason) and Tara Vittone (Paul), six grandchildren, as well as his close relative, Edward Boyle, and his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh and Rose (McGarvey) Breslin, his sister Helen...
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