Marian E. Firby

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Maryann D. Umile

Maryann D. Umile

Sep 26, 2022

Maryann D. Umile (nee Dadario), age 61, of Upper Darby, PA passed away on September 26, 2022. Born in Philadelphia, PA, Maryann was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Dadario (nee Johnston).

Raised in Southwest Philly, she was a graduate of  John Bartram High School. She was an avid lover of animals, cinema, the Food Network, and the...

Kathleen Reilly Lisko

Kathleen Reilly Lisko

Sep 25, 2022

Kathleen Reilly Lisko, age 73, of East Lansdowne, PA, passed away on September 25, 2022. Born in Philadelphia, PA, Kathleen was the daughter of the late Joseph I. and Mary Reilly (nee McGehean).

Kathleen is survived by her loving son Timothy Reilly Lisko and daughter-in-law Charity Lisko. Dear sister of Mary Ann DiBello (Frank) and Patricia Ann Roache (the...

Robert "Bob" Heppler

Robert "Bob" Heppler

Sep 24, 2022

Dr. J. Robert “Bob” Heppler, age 81, of Fort Lauderdale, FL, passed away on September 24, 2022. Dr. Heppler was raised in Havertown, PA by his parents, the late Joseph R. and Anne “Nancy” Heppler (nee Rodgers).

Dr. Heppler graduated from Saint Joseph’s Prep before studying at Saint Joseph University where he received his B.S. in English Literature and...

Frederick C. Nucifora, Sr.

Frederick C. Nucifora, Sr.

Sep 24, 2022

Frederick C. Nucifora, Sr., 78, of West Chester, PA, passed away September 24, 2022.

 

Born February 2, 1944 in Philadelphia, PA, he was a son of the late Pasquale A. and Rose (nee Nuciforo) Nucifora.

 

He grew up in South Philly and attended Southern High School.  

 

Freddy enjoyed painting and drawing.  He loved working outside in his...

David A. "Tony" Custer

David A. "Tony" Custer

Sep 23, 2022

David A. Custer, “Tony”, 76 of Chester Springs, PA, passed away September 23, 2022

 

Born September 25, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late David McClintock and Winifred Blodwyn Custer.

 

David had a successful career as a CFO for several firms and retired in 2018.  He held the position of Vice President of Business...

Timothy J. Woestman

Timothy J. Woestman

Sep 23, 2022

Timothy John Woestman, 75, of Havertown, PA, passed away September 23, 2022.

  Tim Woestman’s life was nothing short of a Grand Slam. Born March 5, 1947 in Covington, KY, he was a son of the late John Walter and Catherine (née O’Rourke) Woestman.

 

He attended Annunciation Grade School and Monsignor Bonner High School, where he graduated in 1965....

Mary Rita Ash

Mary Rita Ash

Sep 23, 2022

Mary Rita Ash (nee Luongo), age 85, of Rutledge, PA, passed away peacefully in her home on September 23, 2022. She lost her courageous battle with ovarian cancer which she was diagnosed with three years ago.Born in South Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Francesco and Josephine Luongo (nee Perri). Mary was a graduate of John W. Hallahan...

Eileen Frances Kearney

Eileen Frances Kearney

Sep 22, 2022

Eileen Frances (Clancy) Kearney died peacefully in her sleep on September 22, 2022, book in hand.  She was born on January 1, 1929 in Philadelphia, PA, to Francis Michael Clancy and Frances Maguire Clancy.  Eileen was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Edward John Kearney, two brothers, Francis and Neil, and daughter Eileen.

Eileen is survived by four...

David Peter Magner

David Peter Magner

Sep 22, 2022

David Peter Magner, 70, of West Chester, PA and formerly of Carteret, NJ passed away on September 22, 2022 surrounded by family.

 

Born in Elizabeth, NJ in 1951, he was the beloved son of the late James and Katherine (née Krutz) Magner.

 

He was the loving husband of Barbara (née Coons) Magner; loving father of Patrick D. Magner (Tricia), Brian J. Magner (Courtney), Kathleen Magner (John) and Erin Magner...

Alec A. Meena

Alec A. Meena

Sep 20, 2022

Alec A. Meena, age 24, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away suddenly on September 20, 2022.  Born in Philadelphia, PA, Alec was the son of Stanley and Selina Meena (nee Mbowe).

 

Alec was a strong-willed and loving person and a loyal friend.  He loved walking and exploring the City of Philadelphia.  He loved Collingswood, NJ (where he just relocated to)...

Hortense Bedell McDuffee

Hortense Bedell McDuffee

Sep 20, 2022

Hortense (Horty) McDuffee, 95, of Glen Mills, PA died September 20, 2022.  She was born July 30, 1927 in Augusta, KS to Harold and Frances (nee Bilby) Bedell.

  Hortense was a lifelong learner and teacher.  She graduated from University of Kansas with a degree in English.  She taught high school English, Special Education and elementary school students.

  Christian...

Patricia M. Kreisher

Patricia M. Kreisher

Sep 20, 2022

Patricia Mercedes Kreisher (nee Dougherty), age 86, of West Chester, PA, passed away on September 20, 2022.

Patricia was the daughter of the late Patrick and Hannah (nee McAviney) Dougherty. She graduated from Upper Darby High School and furthered her education at Delaware County Community College. Patricia was the first female School Police Officer for Marple Newtown School District from...

Marita Donohue Fisher

Marita Donohue Fisher

Sep 20, 2022

Marita Donohue Fisher, age 77, of Havertown, PA, passed away on September 20, 2022.   Born in Darby, PA, Marita was the daughter of the late John G. and Mary Donohue (nee Brennan).

 

Marita was a graduate of Villa Maria Academy, received her Bachelor’s Degree from Immaculata University and her Master’s Degree from Villanova University. 

 

Marita was a...

Richard "Dick" V. Smith

Richard "Dick" V. Smith

Sep 20, 2022

Richard “Dick” Smith was born July 9th, 1937 and passed away September 20th, 2022.

 

He is survived by his wife, Maureen (nee Daly), his daughter Kara (Andrew) Cumiskey, his sons Richard (Dan) Smith and Bart (Sarabeth) Smith, his six grandchildren, Drew, Kelsey, Celia, Nate, Keane, and Declan, and his thirty-three nieces and nephews. He is at rest with...

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