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...
Norton "Nort" Seaman
May 3, 2022
Norton “Nort” Seaman, 84, of Westtown, PA passed away on May 3, 2022.
Born in 1937 in Calcutta, India, he was the son of the late Frederick and Iris (née Williams) Seaman.
Nort was the beloved husband of the late Barbara M (née Heister) Seaman; loving father of Trent S., Eric T. (Dana C.), Evan P. (Kim), Brannon F. (Erika);...
Dr. Bernhard Franz Dietzschold
May 2, 2022
Dr. Bernhard Franz Dietzschold passed on May 2, 2022 surrounded by his family. Born on October 13, 1940 in Frankenheim, Germany on the family farm to his parents Emil Dietzschold and Erna Jäger, he is outlived by his older sister Gerda Heinze and predeceased by his siblings Helmut Dietzschold and Heidrun Voigt.
Bernhard left home in 1958 to pursue his...
Carol M. McGuinness
May 2, 2022
Carol M. McGuiness (nee Hannelly), age 60, of Springfield, PA, passed away on May 2, 2022. Born in Darby, PA, Carol was the daughter of Marie Hannelly (nee Heffernan) and the late John J. Hannelly.
Carol was a graduate of Cardinal O’Hara High School and Delaware County Community College. She had been employed as an Executive Assistant to the...
Paul R. McClafferty
May 2, 2022
Paul R. McClafferty, January 7, 1925 — May 2, 2022
Paul R. McClafferty, age 97, of Mullica Hill, NJ, formerly of Springfield, PA, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2022.
Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Samuel Jefferson and Mary (née Quigley) McClafferty.
Paul was the beloved husband of 69 years of the...
Edward F. Martin
May 1, 2022
Edward F. Martin, age 84, of Wayne, PA, passed away on May 1, 2022. Born in Glen Cove, Long Island, NY, he was the son of the late Edward F. and Sarah Martin (nee McLevenna).
Edward was a veteran of the United States Army. He had been self-employed as a Master Concert Piano Tuner Technician, including thirty years as...
Barbara Anne Przybylski
May 1, 2022
Barbara Anne Przybylski, 57, of Folsom, Pa passed away on May 1, 2022. She is predeceased by her mother Dolores Passarella.
Barbara was previously employed as a waitress at Little Pete’s for over 40 years. She was known for her sense of humor and hard work, and she had a heart of gold. Barbara enjoyed cooking, baking, crafting and...
Henry "Hank" T. Nacrelli
May 1, 2022
Henry “Hank” T. Nacrelli, age 85, of Newtown Square, PA, formerly of Chester, PA, passed away on May 1, 2022. Henry was the beloved husband of 52 years of Vivien (nee Garzarelli) Nacrelli; the loving father of Tina Nacrelli, Liza Santiago (Denny), and Joy Thiel. He was the proud grandfather of Jack, Regan, Esme, Milo, Tallulah, Juliet, and Nicholas. He...
Mary Louise "Sissie" Simeone
Apr 30, 2022
Mrs. Mary L. Simeone (née Burghart), 95, of West Chester, PA and formerly of Upper Darby, PA, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2022.
Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1926 and raised in Upper Darby, she was the daughter of the late James and Elizabeth (née Donnelly) Burghart.
Mary was the beloved and devoted wife, for over 70 years, of...
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