Nov 18, 2021

Paul E. McCandless, age 62, of Clifton Heights, PA, passed away on November 18, 2021.

Born in Media, PA, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Joan (nee Woodruff) McCandless.

A graduate of Upper Darby High School, Paul served his country as a member of the USAF, retiring in 1999 after 20 years...

Nov 18, 2021

Carol V. McCloskey (nee Littleton) of Havertown, PA passed away on November 18 surrounded by her family. Carol was the loving wife of David for 50 years.

Daughter of the late Nelson and Thelma (nee Hamilton), she will be missed by her loving children James N. (Bonnie) and Carol J. Kwietnieski (Ed). Sister of the late Lois...

Nov 17, 2021

Francisco J. “Frank” “Ito” Fernandez, age 89, of Havertown, PA, passed away on November 17, 2021.   Born in Sagua La Grande, Cuba, he was the son of the late Andres and Juana Fernandez (nee Luzarraga) Francisco received his Bachelor’s Degree from Auburn University.

He had been employed as a Mechanical Engineer for Okeelanta Corporation in Florida and...

Nov 17, 2021

Scott Patrick Hatton, 54, of State College, PA, passed away suddenly November 17, 2021.

Born January 29, 1967 in Long Branch, NJ, he was a son of Edward T. and Ruth (nee Pizzulli) Hatton.

Scott attended both Conestoga High School and State College High School where he played on both varsity tennis teams. He also...

Nov 17, 2021

Margaret Durso (nee Mullarkey), age 82, passed away on November 17, 2021.   Beloved wife of the late Alphonso J. Durso.  Loving mother of Alphonso J. Durso (Barbara), Margaret E. Towell (Brian), Mariann D. Santee (Robert) and John T. Durso (Darleen).  Dear sister of Patricia "Penny" Volpe (Louise) and the late John T. Mullarkey, Mariann McGurk (the late Joe) and...

Nov 16, 2021

Grace M. Castelino, 83, of Milmont Park, PA passed away on November 16, 2021.

The importance of family, a strong Catholic upbringing, love, and kindness were strong traits in her life. Grace was the third born child of twelve children to Michael and Romania Pasquarello. She helped her father at his fruit and produce store in South...

Nov 16, 2021

Frederick J. Doherty, age 81, of Springfield, PA, formerly of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on November 16, 2021.  Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Patrick J. and Winifred Doherty (nee Mulhern).

Fred was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.   He was a retired firefighter with the Philadelphia Fire Department.  ...

Nov 16, 2021

William D. McClain "Bill", 79, passed away on Nov 16th in Phoenix Arizona, where he lived for 33 years.  Born and raised in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, graduate of Haverford High School, went on to Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, followed by Villanova University.  Leader of Global Excellence at Suez, top of his field as a micro-electronics water treatment engineer.  He was...

Nov 16, 2021

Peggie A. Parks, age 87, of Media, PA, passed away on November 16, 2021.

She was the daughter of the late Mary Akins. Peggie is survived by her sister, Mary Trammell.

Peggie was a very spiritual woman and she loved her family dearly, especially her sister. Her favorite color was pink.

Relatives and...

Nov 16, 2021

Richard James Donagher, age 83, of Newtown Square, PA, formerly of Radnor, PA, passed away on November 16, 2021.

Born 2nd  of November 1938, in Bronx, New York City, NY, Richard was the sole surviving member of his family, preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Mary (née McGarty) Donagher, his brothers, John Donagher, Thomas Donagher, and sister, Maureen Boyle....

Nov 16, 2021

Kenneth A. Fay, 65, of Ridley Park, PA, passed away November 16, 2021. Born September 4, 1956 in Darby, PA, he was a son of the late James J., Jr. and Carmela (nee Bianco) Fay. Ken was a master electrician, retiring after 32 years as a civil servant. The first half of his career was spent at the Philadelphia...

Nov 15, 2021

Elizabeth "Betsy" Manidis Frayne, 67, of West Chester, PA, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 2, 1954, in Philadelphia, PA, and raised in Havertown, PA, she attended Annunciation Elementary School and graduated from Archbishop Prendergast High School in 1973. The daughter of the late John Andrew and Kathleen Cecelia (nee...

Nov 14, 2021

Barbara Jo Childs (nee Sachs), age 73, formerly of Bucks and Chester Counties, PA, passed away on November 14, 2021.  Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Doris Sachs (nee Netting).

Barbara Jo was the beloved wife of the late Robert Firman Childs.  She is survived by her three loving children,...

Nov 14, 2021

Nelly S. Sarukhanyan, 78, of Exton, PA passed away on November 14, 2021.

Born in Baku, Russia in 1943, she was the daughter of the late Socrat and Tamara Sarukhanyan.

Nelly was the loving mother of Marina Watanyar and Scott Watanyar; dear grandmother of Erica Rabinovich. She was predeceased by her siblings; Lenny Amigimov and...

Nov 14, 2021

Sylvia A. Rainer (nee DeLuca), age 76, of Glenolden, PA, passed away on November 14, 2021. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Nicolaus and Fannie DeLuca (nee Dalessandro).

Sylvia is survived by her loving children William Rainer (Katina), Nicole Leypoldt (Brian) and Robert Rainer; her grandpuppies Gus and Lily; her sister Donna Mollichella (Phillip), and her...

Nov 14, 2021

Dr. Robert Leo Wendt (Bob), 81 of West Chester, PA passed away on November 14, 2021 at home surrounded by his immediate family.

Bob was born on Sept. 2, 1940 in Cincinnati, Ohio and was raised by his mother Marie Wendt.

He earned both his B.S. and PhD in Pharmacology from the University of Cincinnati. ...

Nov 13, 2021

Philip Henry Jatres, 74, of Milford Square, Pennsylvania; formerly of Broomall, Pennsylvania passed away On Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Grandview Hospital.

Phil was born in Chicago, Illinois to the late Philip Jatres and Florence J. Mamsch Jatres and moved to Broomall, Pennsylvania at the age of 10.

Phil spent his working years at The...

Nov 13, 2021

Charles F. "Chalie" Santore, age 89, formerly of Upper Darby, PA, a successful businessman, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2021.

Charles was an Army veteran who proudly served in the Company F 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, stationed in Augsburg, Germany after World War II.   He was self-employed as the owner of a taxi cab with United...

Nov 13, 2021

Josephine M. Lawlor (nee Hayes), of Drexel Hill, age 86, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2021.

She was pre-deceased by her dear husband, Edward, and her parents, Patrick and Josephine (nee Cheasty).  Loving mother of Edward (Martha), Mary King (Jack) and Patricia Beichner (Robert).  Predeceased by her son, James.  Sister of the late Patrick and the late...

Nov 12, 2021

Donna Faye Shapiro (née Settle), 73, of West Chester, PA passed away on her birthday, November 12, 2021.

Born in Lewistown, PA in 1948, Donna was the daughter of the late Donald and Faye (née Treaster) Settle.

Donna is survived by her husband, Robert O. Shapiro; two daughters, Lori McCormick (née Liebau) and Jenny Liebau....