Francis E. Gleason, Sr.
May 15, 2022
Francis E. Gleason, Sr., 90, of Audubon, PA, formerly of Paoli, PA, passed away on May 15, 2022.
Born in Wilmington, DE in 1932, he was the son of the late Ernest L. and Gertrude (nee Kelleher) Gleason.
Francis was the beloved husband of the late Mary S. “Bobby” (nee Silcox) Gleason; loving father of Francis E. Gleason, Jr. and...
Thomas V. "Tommy" Spano, Jr.
May 15, 2022
Thomas V. “Tommy” Spano, Jr., 34, of Media, PA, formerly of Chadds Ford, PA, passed away on May 15, 2022.
Thomas was the beloved son of Thomas V. Spano, Sr. (Rebecca Henly) and Betsy (nee Baston); loving brother of Brittany Stephens (Brandon) and Brett Spano; caring step-brother of Christopher Spano, Kelsey Midgett, and Erin Midgett.
Thomas graduated from Unionville High...
Winnie Jane Mostardi
May 13, 2022
Winnie Jane Mostardi (née Terry), age 97, passed away at her home in Newtown Square, PA on May 13, 2022.
Winnie was born on February 24, 1925 in San Gabriel, TX to the late Warner and Valley Mae Terry (née Clark) and was the youngest of seven siblings.
Winnie was the beloved wife of the late Louis Mostardi; the loving mother of Stephen Mostardi (Cecelia) and Deborah Gray; “Nana” to Michael and Paul Mostardi, Christopher Gray (Jessica), and Jennifer Shields (Ryan); and the cherished great-grandmother of Evan, Colin, and Justin Gray and...
John F. "Jack" Van Allen, 3rd
May 13, 2022
John F. “Jack” Van Allen, III, age 64, of Thorndale, PA, passed away on May 13, 2022.
Born in Corpus Christi, TX, he was the son of the late Maryle B. (née Mouser) Van Allen and John F. Van Allen, Jr.
Jack served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the elite attack squadron...
Nancy M. Grogan
May 13, 2022
Nancy M. Grogan (nee Ralston), age 96, passed away on May 13 at Maris Grove.
Wife of the late Edward Grogan and daughter of the late Franklin Geil Ralston and Evelyn Ralston (nee Schworer). She was the loving mother of Catherine Grogan and Elizabeth Anne Grogan (Tobin Hough). Nancy and Edward were married for 55 wonderful years.
A graduate of...
Nadia Ferri Linsalata
May 13, 2022
Nadia Ferri Linsalata of Wayne, PA passed away from natural causes in her home at the age of 91 on May 13, 2022.
Born in Ferrara, Italy on July 7, 1930, Nadia grew up in Lido di Venezia, Italy with her parents, her older sister Nedda, and younger sister Giuliana. Nadia also spent significant...
Catherine "Cass" D. Maley
May 13, 2022
Catherine D. “Cass” (née Quinn) Maley, 91, of Thornton, PA died at home on May 13, 2022.
She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Emily (née Frame) Quinn.
Wife of the late John J. Maley; loving mother of Eileen Doll (Kevin), Kevin Maley (Lynn), Marianne Dabrowski (Stephen), Jacki Pisano (Michael) and Tom Maley (Jenn); grandmother of Cate Rochester,...
Jazmine Aguirre
May 11, 2022
Jazmine F. Aguirre (nee Gonzalez), age 66, of Lansdowne, PA, passed away on May 11, 2022. Born in Cali, Colombia, she was the daughter of the late Fabio and Maria Gonzalez (nee Cabo).
Jazmine came to America from Colombia at an early age and excelled in her studies. She became fluent in English and took a strong interest in...
Christopher M. Raftery
May 11, 2022
Christopher M. Raftery, age 43, of Devon, PA, passed away on May 11, 2022. Born in Wynnewood, PA, he was the son of Catherine Raftery (nee McNamara) and the late William H. Raftery.
Chris Raftery was everyone's best friend: A kind, hilarious and whip-smart guy who would do anything for the people he loved. Even if you only ran into...
Luella Ann Stoetzel
May 11, 2022
Luella Ann Stoetzel (nee Bruder), 92, of West Chester, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Arbor Terrace Willistown Assisted Living. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas Edward Stoetzel, with whom she celebrated 60 years of marriage on June 13, 2013 prior to his death.
Born December 17, 1929 in Detroit, MI, she...
Edward M. Howley
May 11, 2022
Edward M. Howley, 69, of Morton, Pa passed away on May 11, 2022. He was predeceased by his parents Charles & Rose (nee Komar) Howley.
He was a hard worker and had been employed by Ridley Township Highway Department. Edward enjoyed doing yard work, loved dogs and especially loved spending time with his family.
He is survived by his...
Harvey L. Miller
May 11, 2022
Harvey L. Miller, age 87, of Wilmington, DE, formerly of Broomall, PA, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2022, surrounded by his family.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late William H. and Gladys (née Head) Miller.
Harvey received his diploma in electrical and mechanical technology. He was employed as an elevator mechanic and installer with...
John J. Burfete, Jr., Esq
May 9, 2022
John J. Burfete, Jr., Esquire, Career Prosecutor
John J. Burfete, Jr., 77, died on May 9, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. A 31 year resident of Bryn Mawr, formerly of Havertown, Mr. Burfete was born in Norristown in 1944, the son of the late John J. Burfete, Sr. and Nancy O’Donnell Burfete. He was graduated...
Andy J. Ciancia
May 7, 2022
Andy Ciancia, 87, of West Chester, PA passed away peacefully on May 7, 2022.
Born June 25, 1934 in Chester, PA, he was a son of the late Michael and Philomena (Melfi) Ciancia.
Andy was the beloved husband of Constance “Connie” (Cosgrove) Ciancia; loving father of Andrea Bruce (Kevin), Paul Ciancia (Diane), Kevin Ciancia (Denise), and Karen Learn (Kevin); and adoring grandfather...
Robert Samuel Gaunt
May 6, 2022
Robert Samuel Gaunt of West Chester, PA, 74, died peacefully at home on May 6, 2022.
Born in Newark, NJ, he was the son of Robert C. Gaunt and Mary Deduck.
He attended Rahway High School in NJ, graduated from Alma White College in Zarapath, NJ and held a marketing degree from USF. Before moving to PA, he lived...
Antonia Raquel Fernandez
May 6, 2022
Antonia Raquel Fernandez, age 95, of Newtown Square, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 6, 2022.
Born in Jovellanos, Cuba, she was the daughter of the late Enrique and Maria Cristina (née Perez) Corzo.
Antonia was employed for some time with Penn Tube Plastics as an inspector.
Antonia was the beloved wife of the late Alberto...
Francis V. "Frank" Shank
May 4, 2022
Francis V. “Frank” Shank, age 96, of Newtown Square, PA, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2022.
Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of the late William and Isabelle (née Ferron) Shank.
For 30 years, he owned and operated “Frank’s Sunoco” in Broomall, PA, where he also collected and showed Studebaker Classic vehicles. He later became a school...
Carmelita "Carm" Dolores Gibbons
May 4, 2022
Carmelita Dolores “Carm” Gibbons, 94, of Drexel Hill, PA passed away on May 4, 2022. She was the wife of the late Joseph Gibbons and daughter of the late Frank and Teresa (nee McMonagle) Sessa.
Carm was a very prayerful, strong woman who raised 8 children on her own. She loved to dance and spend time with her...
Peter J. Huha
May 3, 2022
Peter J. Huha, age 89, of Havertown, PA, formerly of Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2022, surrounded by his family.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Peter John and Frances (née Gilroy) Huha.
Peter served his country honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He studied at both Drexel University...
Robert L. Furniss
May 3, 2022
Robert L. Furniss, 87, of Eddystone, PA passed away on May 3, 2022. He was the beloved son of the late Frederick & Ella Furniss. Robert is also predeceased by his brothers Frederick & Floyd and his sisters Ruth, Dolores & Carolyn June.
He was a star basketball player for Chester High School, he previously worked for FMC, was...
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