Edmund Robert Hercer
May 4, 2023
Edmund Robert Hercer, age 93, of Devon, PA, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2023, surrounded by his family.
Edmund was the beloved husband of the late Mary Hercer (nee Hynek), loving father to Julie Gropp (Richard), Robert Hercer, and Mark Hercer (Nancy); and proud grandfather to R. William Gropp (Meagan), Matthew Gropp (Christy), Jeffrey Gropp, Arielle Kay (Steve), and...
Richard Scott Andress Jr.
May 3, 2023
Richard “Scott” Andress Jr., 51, of Downingtown, PA passed away in his home on May 3, 2023.
Scott was loved and is survived by his parents, Richard S. and Karen (née McMahon); Andress; his wife, Michelle L. (née DeGrand); his children, Lucas Scott Andress and Katelyn Allen Andress; and his siblings, Tracey Andress Resto (Erwin), Megan Andress Lydon (Philip)...
Robert T. Stratton
May 2, 2023
Robert T. Stratton, age 61, of Media, PA passed away May 2, 2023. Born in Darby, PA to the late Joseph and Mary (nee. Duffy) Stratton.
Loving father of Robert T. Stratton Jr (Amy) and grandfather of Charlotte Stratton. Beloved brother to Joseph Stratton (Marianne), Mary D’ Agostino (David), Joanne Morie (Robert), and John Stratton. Cherished uncle to many...
Judith Anne Beaumont
May 2, 2023
Judith Anne “Judi” Beaumont, 82, of Coatesville, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
Born July 22, 1940 in Malvern, PA, she was the daughter of the late Vernon and Nancy (Nee Marino) Crandall.
Judi was a graduate of Villa Maria Academy and worked as a supervisor at SCT Sunguard for several years.
Judi spent her...
Michael "Mike" O'Donovan
May 2, 2023
Michael “Mike” O’Donovan, 92, passed peacefully from this world on May 2. Born in Dunmanway, Ireland, he was one of four brothers, all of whom predeceased him. Mike emigrated to the Bronx, New York in 1949. He became a proud citizen of the United States and served in the NY State National Guard. He began a career with the NYC...
Barbara Ann Speers
May 1, 2023
Barbara Ann Speers, age 74, passed away May 1, 2023. Beloved daughter of the late Frank and Olga Saddoy.
Barbara was survived by her loving husband Robert “Jack” Speers and her loving children John Alexander Speers, William J. (Megan) Speers, and Robert Joseph (Jessica) Speers. She was the adoring grandmother to Ava, Elia, Aden, Eve, Jack, and Juliet. She was...
David J. Ellis
May 1, 2023
David J. Ellis, 87, passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of May 1, 2023 in Media, PA. Born on December 8th, 1935, David was a lifelong resident of Delaware County, PA. He was the son of Joseph F. Ellis and Catherine C. Ellis (née Burns.) He is survived by his devoted twin brother, Joseph F. Ellis, Jr....
Nhien Nguyen
Apr 30, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Nhien Nguyen, a loving, humble, generous, and hard-working father, brother and son. He was born on March 2, 1957, and his legacy will be remembered for the number of lives he has impacted and influenced. He is survived by his wife, Huong; a son, Vu; a daughter, Thi; and many...
Frederick E. Gesser
Apr 30, 2023
Frederick E. Gesser, 76, of Thorndale, PA passed away, peacefully, on April 30, 2023.
Fred was born in Lakewood, NJ in 1946 to Frederick David and Doris Eileen Gesser.
Fred retired a Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force after 20 years of service. He served in the Vietnam War from December 1968 to December 1969 as a combat...
Lillian M. Smith
Apr 29, 2023
Lillian M. Smith (née Bowes), age 88, of Cherry Hill NJ, passed away on April 29th, 2023.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late James and Lillian (née Rogers) Bowes.
Lillian was the wife to the late Ralph B. Smith. She was the loving mother to Dawn Joslin (David), Edward J. Lucia IV (Sharon), the late...
Joan Golden
Apr 29, 2023
Joan Golden, age 69, of Bryn Mawr, PA, passed away suddenly on April 29, 2023.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Francis J. and Ruth M. (née Inge) Golden.
Joan was employed as an Account Manager in the financial industry. Joan first worked at the Insurance Company in downtown NYC. She started at Interactive Data...
Antonnette Marie Haughton-Cardenas
Apr 28, 2023
Antonnette Marie Haughton Cardenas, 68, of Downingtown, PA, formerly of Kingston, Jamaica, passed away April 28, 2023.
Born August 29, 1954 in St. Mary Jamaica, she was the only daughter of the late Kenneth Antonio and Mistelli Eudora (Scott) Haughton.
She attended Martin Primary School, St. Hugh’s High School, Excelsior High school and then University of the West...
Florence L. Miles
Apr 28, 2023
Florence Louise Miles, 92, of Downingtown, passed away on April 28, 2023, after living a full life in her beloved Chester County.
Florence was born on November 2, 1930, to Esther and Edward Hartshorne of West Chester. After graduating from Henderson High School in 1948 she remained in the area and married William Miles (deceased) and started a family.
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Jon F. Lebano
Apr 28, 2023
Jon F. Lebano of West Chester, PA, born on September 16, 1968, was called to eternal life on Friday, April 28, 2023 after a 33 month courageous journey of living with brain cancer. Jon passed away peacefully and comfortably surrounded by the love of his life and wife of 25 years, Heather (nee Meyer), and his treasured children Sophia, Ian,...
John Franz
Apr 28, 2023
John Franz, 89, of Brookhaven, PA, died on April 28, 2023, after a sudden deterioration of health.
Born September 29, 1933, near Poprad, Czechoslovakia, he was the son of the late John and Marie (nee Spitzkoph) Franz.
After graduating from Mastbaum Trade School, Phila. he worked for GE, Phila. and Boeing Helicopters, Ridley Park as an engineering technician,...
Barbara Anne Yagle
Apr 28, 2023
Barbara Anne Yagle, 74, of Downingtown, PA, passed away, surrounded by her loved ones, on April 28, 2023.
Born May 7, 1948 in Providence, RI, she was a daughter of the late William J. Powers and Mary H. (nee Mardsen) Powers.
A graduate of Mount Pleasant High School, Providence Rhode Island. Barb worked for Trans World Airlines as a...
Steven M. Verngren
Apr 27, 2023
Steven M Verngren (age 68) of Downingtown Pennsylvania passed peacefully after a long battle with cancer on the morning of April 27th, 2023, at home in the company of his two sisters who cared for him in his final days.
He was the loving father to Stefanie Jones (Corie Jones) and Lindsey Verngren; and grandfather to Ian (Stefanie Jones)...
Timothy Daniel Mullray, Jr.
Apr 27, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Timothy Daniel Mullray, Jr. on Thursday April 27th, 2023.
Tim was born on July 8th, 1966 in Upper Darby, PA. He grew up in Berwyn, attending St. Aloysius Academy and Malven Prep. After graduating from Florida State, Tim followed his father into the Building Business. He later went on...
Kenneth L. Copeland Sr.
Apr 27, 2023
Kenneth L. Copeland Sr., age 76, born and raised on the West side of Chicago, IL, passed away on April 27, 2023, where he later relocated to Philadelphia, PA. Beloved son of the late Johnny and Wilma Edwards-Copeland.
Kenneth is survived by his loving children Rene, Kenneth Jr., Kenisha, Arinn, Karen, and Gloria. He was predeceased by his son Kevin. He...
Kathleen Minutella
Apr 27, 2023
Kathleen Carol Minutella, (nee Masse), age 89, of Newtown Square PA., formerly of Wynnewood, PA., passed peacefully on April 27, 2023 surrounded by her devoted family. She was the widow of her beloved Dr. Jack A. Minutella, who predeceased her in 2015. They shared 54 years of marriage together. Kathleen was a graduate of St. Mary’s Academy High School and...
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