Howard Randall
Sep 19, 2025
Howard Randall, born on September 4, 1960, left us peacefully on September 19, 2025. Throughout his life, Howard was a beacon of joy, loved by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. He was nicknamed Howard the Duck by his brother, his goofy spirit and sense of humor were infectious, making every gathering brighter and every moment spent with...
Bruce R. Bredickas
Sep 19, 2025
Bruce R. Bredickas, 78, formerly of Downingtown, PA passed away on September 19, 2025, just days shy of his 79th birthday.
Born in 1946 in Shenandoah, PA, Bruce was the son of the late Victor and Elizabeth (née Sabalusky) Bredickas.
Bruce served honorably in the US Navy, Electronics Tech, Petty Officer 3rd Class. He was the owner of the Ralston & Bredickas...
John J. Mangan
Sep 19, 2025
John J. “Jack” Mangan, age 93, of West Chester, PA, formerly of Drexel Hill, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2025.
Jack was predeceased by his wife of 64 years Joan (née Smith), his parents John and Anna (née McKenzie), his sister Catherine O’Neill, and his brothers William and Thomas.
Jack was the devoted father of Jack (Gabrielle), Joanmarie Price (Joseph), Michael...
Fred Walton
Sep 19, 2025
Frederick Joel "Fred" Walton, born on June 15, 1952, in Wilmington, Delaware, passed away leaving behind a legacy of service, adventure, and love. He was the son of Joel B. Walton and Elva Crowell and a proud graduate of Kennett Consolidated High School, Class of 1970.
Fred proudly served in the United States Air Force for 20 years, including during the...
David L. Ferrell
Sep 19, 2025
David L. Ferrell, born on February 13, 1937, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
David started his career as a beloved journalist for the Daily Record, where he used his gift for storytelling to engage and inform his community. Following working with paper he spent the majority of his career in Public Relations and Advertising....
Austin James Fox
Sep 18, 2025
Austin James Fox, 33, departed this life on September 18, 2025. Anyone who had the pleasure of knowing him, knows the profound loss this is. Austin was adventurous, intelligent, witty, and captivating with a stoic nature. He was an avid Philadelphia sports fan, lover of travel, music and film. Austin graduated from Ursinus College and was a Combat Military Veteran.
The...
Mary J. Magness
Sep 18, 2025
Mary J. Magness (nee Small), age 69, of West Chester, PA, passed away on September 18, 2025.
Born in 1956, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Kathryn (nee Hundermark) Small. Mary was a lifelong Registered Nurse. She worked at Lankenau Hospital on the prenatal floor as well as many other places. Mary was a devout Christian who loved...
Mary Jane E. Willts
Sep 17, 2025
Mary Jane E. Willts (nee Hillibush), age 83, of Downingtown, PA, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away on September 17, 2025.
Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA in 1941, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Jane (nee Maher) Hillibush and sister of the late Patricia Bell. Mary Jane worked for many years as a Medical Secretary. She weathered...
Samuel M. Much
Sep 17, 2025
Samuel M. Much “Sam”
Samuel M. Much, devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. He was a man of quiet strength, unmatched kindness, and deep commitment—to his loved ones, his community, and the many passions that filled his life.
Beloved son of the late Dr. Jacob and Elizabeth (nee Donnelly) Much. Samuel is survived by his...
Romeo Gabriel DiLibero
Sep 17, 2025
Ramsey G. DiLibero, a devoted father, mentor, and man of faith, passed away on September 17, 2025 at the age of 96. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Virginia “Ginny” (nee Mucha), with whom he shared a lifetime of love, partnership, and family.
Born December 1, 1928 in Barre, MA, he was a son of the late Frederico and Elvira...
David William Stinson
Sep 16, 2025
David William “Dave” Stinson of Broomall, PA, sadly passed away on September 16, 2025 at the age of 62.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Charles W. Stinson, Jr. and Teresa D. (née Duffy) Stinson.
Dave was a graduate of Eastern College and worked for many years in the IT industry. Dave was a kind and caring...
Robert (Bob) Palestini, Ed.D.
Sep 16, 2025
Robert (Bob) Palestini, Ed. D. was born in 1941 and was raised in West Philadelphia until he was ten years old. His family then moved to Milmont Park in Delaware County where he spent the next ten years of his life.
Dr. Palestini earned his Bachelors and Masters degrees from St. Joseph’s University and his doctorate in Education Administration at Temple...
Patricia Louise Isajiw
Sep 16, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Patricia Isajiw, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister and friend, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at the age of 82.
Patricia was born on July 22nd in Gloversville, NY to Margaret & Joseph Cahill. She grew up in New Jersey and Philadelphia, where...
John Louis Valenti
Sep 15, 2025
John Louis Valenti, age 79, of Paoli, PA, passed away on September 15, 2025. Born in Queens, NY, he was the son of the late John and Rose M. Valenti (nee Carrado).
After spending many years working in New York City for the Commodities Exchange, he retired in 2007. Nine years later he and his late wife Elaine moved to Paoli...
Edith I. Anderson
Sep 15, 2025
Edith I. Anderson, of Folsom, PA, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025, at the age of 93.
Born on October 19, 1931, Edith was the beloved daughter of the late George Washington Bowers and Bessie Irene Bowers (née Long). She was one of eleven children and is now reunited with her ten predeceased siblings.
Edith lived a life marked by kindness,...
Howard Butcher IV
Sep 14, 2025
Howard Butcher IV of Newtown Square, PA passed away on September 14, 2025, at the age of 88, with family at his side.
Howard was born in Bryn Mawr, PA to Howard Butcher III and Elizabeth Butcher (née Mc Bee) on November 27, 1936. He was the beloved husband of Ingrid Clemmensen Butcher with whom he celebrated nearly forty years of...
Paula Marie Dunn
Sep 14, 2025
Paula Marie Dunn, 78, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, September 14, 2025, surrounded by love.
Born in Bethesda, Maryland, Paula was the daughter of the late Paul and Mildred Hughes. She was also predeceased by her sister Patricia Dupree. She attended Walt Whitman High School where she played the violin in the school orchestra and was a member...
Anne Mary McGee
Sep 14, 2025
Anne Mary “Anna Mae” McGee (née Dunphy), of Broomall, PA, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025, at the age of 80.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late James Thomas and Anna Mary (née Durkin) Dunphy.
A proud graduate of Archbishop Prendergast High School, Anne spent many years working in the health care industry as a transcriptionist...
Dorothy Fox Elicker
Sep 13, 2025
Dorothy Fox Elicker, a resident of White Horse Village in Newtown Square, PA passed away on September 13, 2025 from natural causes. She was born February 4, 1934 to the late Josephine Lucy Buck Fox and Edward J. Fox Jr of Easton, PA. She was educated at The Ethel Walker School and received two B.A. degrees from Bryn Mawr College,...
Jerrold P. Bankert
Sep 13, 2025
Jerrold Paul Bankert (1935-2025) passed away on September 13, 2025, at home following a brief illness that closed a long, wonderful life centered around his family and his loving wife of 56 years, Blanche (Nelson) Bankert.
Jerry was born on July, 5, 1935 in Philadelphia to the late John Speelman Bankert and Eleanor (Ankrum) Bankert, a ninth-generation descendant of colonial Pennsylvania...
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