Robert (Bob) Gaylord Harnwell
Mar 9, 2022
Robert (Bob) Gaylord Harnwell, teacher, sailor, and cabinet-maker, died at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 9th in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Bob was born in Princeton, New Jersey. He was the fourth child of Gaylord Probosco Harnwell and Mary Louise (Mollie) Rowland Harnwell.
After graduating from St.Andrews in Delaware Bob served in the US Army. In 1959, he married...
Arthur D. Volpe
Mar 9, 2022
Arthur David Volpe, age 86, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2022.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Arthur E. and Rose (née Piscielli) Volpe. He is predeceased by his brother, Gene Volpe (Lorraine) and sister, Florence Volpe.
Arthur graduated Drexel University with a degree in engineering. He enjoyed...
Catherine Harley Long
Mar 7, 2022
Catherine Harley Long passed away peacefully at home on March 7, 2022. Beloved wife of Joseph (deceased), married for 64 years. Loving mother of Maureen Russell and Eileen Fitzgerald (Bob). Loving Mom-Mom of Colin (Carrie), Patrick, and Michael Russell, Brittany Fitzgerald, and Kristin McGrath (Nick). Brother John Harley of Bellerose, New York. Caring aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Friends and...
Gregory S. DeSantis
Mar 7, 2022
Greg DeSantis passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by loved ones, on the evening of March 7, 2022, at the age of 69. He was born on April 3, 1952 to Joseph and Theresa DeSantis in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Greg enjoyed working with his hands, he began his career working at Metropolitan Hospital in Philadelphia, where he met his wife. They...
Martha Farrelly
Mar 6, 2022
Martha Farrelly (nee Scanlon), age 77, of Bryn Mawr, PA, passed away on March 6, 2022. Born in Skehana, County Galway, Ireland, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Delia Scanlon (nee Nolan).
In her teenage years, Martha followed her older sisters to Philadelphia where she eventually met her husband, Peter, and together they started their family....
James G. Davis
Mar 6, 2022
James G. “Jim” Davis, 90, of Downingtown, PA, passed away on March 6, 2022.
Born in Chester County, PA in 1931, James was the son of the late James H. and Alice E. (nee Purcell) Davis. He graduated from Villanova University. James served honorably in the US Army. In his younger years, James enjoyed attending the Penn Relays with friends....
Nancy P. Sergovic
Mar 5, 2022
Nancy Louise (Psarto) Sergovic died peacefully at home on March 5, 2022, after courageously fighting Parkinson’s Disease and its many complications. She was loved by her husband John of 63 years, and her children John, Gregory (deceased), James, Jennifer (Caria) and David (Karen) and her grandchildren GianLorenzo, Andrew, Eva, Anna, and Maeve.
Nancy was born in Coatesville, Pennsylvania on August...
Denise M. Hoffner
Mar 5, 2022
Denise M. Hoffner (formerly Heilmann, Browne) passed away peacefully at her home in King of Prussia, PA on March 5, 2022, two months and 5 days after her cancer diagnosis. She was 64.
Denise was born in Lower Merion, PA to Margaret Hoffner (nee Gillece) and the late Laurence H. Hoffner, Sr. and she grew up in Blue Bell, PA...
Alice Rita Maben
Mar 5, 2022
Alice Rita Maben, 89, of Media, PA, passed away March 5, 2022.
Born January 18, 1933 in Philadelphia, PA, she was a daughter of the late Domenico and Francesca (nee Faga) Bonaduce.
Alice was a homebody and enjoyed her television shows and visiting with family and friends. She had a passion for jewelry and everything that sparkled. She loved to...
Marie G. Salvitti
Mar 4, 2022
Marie G. Salvitti (nee Gallo), 96, of Lewes, DE, passed away on March 4, 2022.
She was the daughter of the late Louis Gallo and Mary Gallo (nee Stalfieri).
Marie was the beloved wife of the late Frank P. Salvitti; loving mother of Barbara A. Vella (Frank), Vincent F. Salvitti, and Paul V. Salvitti (Linda); adoring grandmother of Michael, Brian,...
Josephine A. "Jo" Godard
Mar 4, 2022
Josephine A. “Jo” Godard (nee Gentile), age 86, of Glenolden, PA, passed away peacefully at home on March 4, 2022. Born in Wilmington, DE, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Sara Gentile (nee Sciulli).
Jo loved walks on the beach, being on her father’s boat, and country line dancing. She enjoyed traveling to Italy, cooking, and being...
Susan Lee Sambuco
Mar 4, 2022
Susan Lee Sambuco, 73, of Media, PA, passed away March 4, 2022. Born July 14, 1948 in Havertown, PA, she was a daughter of the late William and Edna Dorothea (nee Kiefer) Rice. She was a graduate of Upper Darby High School. She worked at Suburban West, Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union, and Aloette Cosmetics/Aloecharm Cosmetics.Susan had an artistic spirit...
John Joseph Kelly IV
Mar 3, 2022
Air Force veteran, Captain John J. Kelly IV, passed away on March 3, 2022 at the age of 44. He leaves behind his daughter, Alicia; his mother, Vaudene; his siblings, Gail (Brad), Amy and Patrick (Lisa); and his nephews and nieces, Taylor, Austin, Ashley, Katie, Amy, Courtney, Evan, and Shannon.
John was born and raised in Wayne, PA where he...
Edgar M. Nyhus
Mar 3, 2022
Edgar M. “Ed” Nyhus, 91, of Springfield, PA passed away on March 3, 2022. He is predeceased by his parents Ivar and Louise (nee Davis) Nyhus.
Ed was a devout Catholic, a caring, generous and genuine family man. He enjoyed going to the Jersey shore; especially Stone Harbor, North Wildwood and Sea Isle and also going to dinner at the...
Marian M. McCann
Mar 3, 2022
Marian M. McCann (nee Morrison), 94, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on March 3, 2022.
Marian was the beloved wife of William J. McCann Sr. (deceased); devoted mother of Dr. William J. McCann Jr. (Karla); Carol Findley (Don); Linda Ford (Vince) and David McCann (Kara); sister to Frank Morrison: grandmother of 18 grandchildren and great grandmother of 14...
Myrtle I. George
Mar 2, 2022
Myrtle Irene George, 91, of West Chester, PA, passed away March 2, 2022.
Born March 4, 1930 in Danville, PA, she was a daughter of the late Harvey and Celia (nee Zulazienski) Megargel.
Myrtle was a graduate of Bloomsburg University, where she also met her husband of 47 years, Joseph. Myrtle taught elementary school at Mary C. House West Chester...
Cynthia L. "Cindy" Cox-Patterson
Mar 2, 2022
Cynthia L. “Cindy” Cox-Patterson (nee Teti), 69, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on March 2, 2022.
Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1952, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Clara (nee Farina) Teti. Cindy worked for William Penn School District. She was an amazing cook. Cindy adored her family, including her grandpets, and was a wonderful wife,...
Charles F. "Charlie" Hurchalla
Mar 2, 2022
Charles F. “Charlie” Hurchalla, 84, of Exton, PA, passed away on March 2, 2022.
Charlie was the beloved husband of Judy; devoted father of Chuck (Marina) and Greg (Christa); grandfather to Zachary, Alexis, Charlie and Matthew; brother of Val. Predeceased by his siblings, Mary, George and John.
Charlie epitomized the phrase “God, family, country” and took every opportunity...
Carolyn H. (Meider) Staino
Mar 1, 2022
Carolyn H. Staino, age 84, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2022.
Born in Upper Darby, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Geraldine (née Niemond) Mieder.
Carolyn loved going to the shore, especially Ocean City, NJ. She enjoyed walking the boardwalk and eating salt water taffy. She was also a great dog lover.
Carolyn was the...
Demetrios N. "Jimmy" Vlismas
Mar 1, 2022
Demetrios N. “Jimmy” Vlismas, age 87, of Broomall, PA, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2022.Born in Ithaca, Greece, he was the son of the late Peter and Adelphia (nee Corialos) Vlismas.
Demetrios enjoyed cooking and was employed as a Chef in the restaurant business and for 7 years was the Head Chef at Charlotte’s Restaurant in Broomall, PA. Demetrios...
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