James M. "Jimmy" McCorriston
Jul 27, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James (Jimmy) McCorriston, who left us peacefully, surrounded by family, on July 27, 2025, at the age of 74.
Jimmy was born and raised in Southwest Philadelphia to Hugh William and Betty (Connell) McCorriston. Jimmy eventually settled in Lansdowne, a place that quickly became home. Over the years he stayed,...
Mary J. Imperiale
Jul 26, 2025
Mary J. Imperiale, 92, of Blue Bell, PA, passed away July 26, 2025, at home, surrounded by loved ones.
Born July 7, 1933 in Haddonfield, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Vincent Nicholas and Josephine Mary (nee Punk) Tranchitella.
Mary graduated from St. Hubert Catholic School for Girls in Northeast Philadelphia and received her Bachelor’s degree in Education from...
John Patrick Morrissey
Jul 25, 2025
John P “Jack” Morrissey, 91, died peacefully on July 25, 2025, in his hometown of West Chester.
Jack was born August 23, 1933 in Niagara Falls, NY to parents William & Marie. He lived his early years in Buffalo NY, attending Canisius High School & Canisius College. He served as an officer and paratrooper in the United States Army during the...
Sr. Elizabeth Mary Strub, SHCJ
Jul 25, 2025
Elizabeth Mary Strub, SHCJ
(Mother Elizabeth Mary)
March 30, 1930 – July 25, 2025
Society Leader, Educator, Pastoral Minister, Spiritual Director
Rosemont, Pennsylvania – Elizabeth Mary Strub, SHCJ, a Sister of the Holy Child Jesus for 71 years, died peacefully on Friday, July 25, 2025, at the age of 95.
Sister Elizabeth’s legendary contributions to the Society of the Holy Child Jesus and the Church...
Sharon L. Lydon
Jul 25, 2025
Sharon L. (Reh) Lydon, age 77, of Drexel Hill, PA passed away peacefully on July 25th, 2025 with her loving husband and children by her side.
Sharon leaves behind her husband Tom, her children Thomas (Kathleen), Sean, Trish & Dave (Siobhan), four grandchildren Max, Marlowe, Joanna and Quinn along with many cousins and friends.
Sharon was dedicated to her family above all....
Kathleen B. Kelly
Jul 25, 2025
Kathleen Bridget Kelly passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on February 11, 1943, in Dublin, Ireland, Kathleen was the embodiment of strength, grace, and unwavering devotion to her family.
At 17, Kathleen courageously left her homeland to begin a new chapter in the United States, settling in Philadelphia, with her aunt and cousins. It...
Robert B. "Rob" Seminole
Jul 23, 2025
Robert B. Seminole went home to God on July 23, 2025.
Robert, known to most as Rob, was born on December 27, 1949.
Rob was born and raised in Southwest Philadelphia.
He graduated from Bartram High School in 1968. Rob went on to attend the GM Training School in Cherry Hill, NJ.
He met his loving wife Louisa, in high school and they were...
Jane "Sue" Rorke
Jul 22, 2025
Jane “Sue” Rorke (nee Meagher), age 77, of Media, PA, passed away on July 22, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late James and Mary Jane Meagher (nee Keough).
Sue was known for her infectious laughter and kind demeanor. With great enthusiasm, she embraced her hobbies, frequently spending her leisure time bowling at Wynnewood Lane and...
Diane D. Robb
Jul 21, 2025
Diane D. Robb (nee DiRocco), age 78, of Garrett Hill, PA, formerly of Devon, PA, passed away on July 21, 2025. Born in Bryn Mawr, PA, she was the daughter of the late Renalto and Rita DiRocco (nee Paolantonio).
Diane was the beloved wife of the late Edward J. Robb, Sr.; loving mother of Edward J. Robb, Jr. (Elizabeth) and Melissa...
Shirley Search
Jul 21, 2025
Shirley S. Search, born on January 31, 1936, in Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025. She was the cherished daughter of the late Nicholas and Margaret Smargiassi and the beloved wife of her late husband, John E. Search, Jr., with whom she shared 46 wonderful years of marriage.
Shirley's career as a Medical Office Manager spanned over five...
Helen Marie Concannon
Jul 21, 2025
Helen Marie Concannon (nee Deane), of Delaware County, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on July 21st, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 24th, 1935, in Philadelphia, Helen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and known affectionately by many as “Nan” or “Mrs. C”.
Helen graduated in 1953 from West Catholic Girls’ High School in Philadelphia and...
Margaret Gleason Zehner
Jul 20, 2025
MARGARET G. ZEHNER
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Margaret Gleason Zehner on Sunday, 20 July 2025 in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. She was 95. Known for her entire life as Mardie, she was born on 12 May 1930 to Katherine Mildred Gleason (nee Mann) and Douglas Gleason.
Throughout life, she was a positive person who always looked...
Floyd George Walters
Jul 20, 2025
Floyd G Walters, 98, of Newtown Square, passed peacefully at his home in Dunwoody Village on July 20, 2025, blessed with the company of all of his children and grandchildren. Floyd was a loving and devoted husband of 60 years to his wife, Linda, who predeceased him. Known affectionately as “Chief” by his family, he was deeply loved and admired...
June Dorothy Hoffman
Jul 20, 2025
June Dorothy Hoffman of Stockholm, New Jersey passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025. She was born on March 24, 1937 in New York City.
June graduated from Julia Richman High School in Manhattan. She worked at CBS Studios and in Human Resources at JCPenney. She enjoyed traveling, swimming, spending time in nature, and was always up for an adventure with...
John L. Matthews
Jul 20, 2025
John (Jack) L. Matthews, 78, of West Chester, PA, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on July 20, 2025.
Born November 21, 1946 in Darby, PA, he was a son of the late Edwin and Evelyn (nee Johnson) Matthews.
Jack was a graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School and went on to graduate with a degree in Chemistry from...
Jon Bearde
Jul 18, 2025
Jon Bearde passed away in the comfort of his home on July 18th, 2025 at the age of 84.
Jon was born June 23rd, 1941 to Dorothy and George Bearde. He grew up in Spring City as the youngest of seven children. He received his bachelor’s degree from West Chester University where he also competed on the men’s cross-country team, serving...
Harry W. Balkenhol
Jul 18, 2025
Harry William Balkenhol of Broomall, PA, cherished husband and devoted family man, passed away on July 18, 2025 at the age of 73.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph T. and Sara (née McKernan) Balkenhol.
Harry is remembered as a kind and gentle soul with a sharp sense of humor. He loved to work and had...
Frank Winslow Bowen
Jul 17, 2025
Frank Winslow Bowen, of Drexel Hill, PA, age 81, son of Frank Winslow Bowen and Ruth Heinkel Bowen, died peacefully on July 17, 2025, after a brief illness. He was born in Philadelphia, PA and graduated from Nether Providence High School, Wallingford, PA. He received a BS in biology from Bucknell University and MD from Hahnemann Medical School, Philadelphia; he...
Gerald Martin Mannion, Sr.
Jul 17, 2025
Gerald “Gerry” Martin Mannion, Sr., 71, of Havertown, PA, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025 with his loving wife Dolores and children by his side.
Born on July 24, 1953 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late William J. and the late Jane R. (née Fitzgerald) Mannion.
Gerry was the devoted husband, for 45 years of Dolores A....
Ian Patrick Baker
Jul 17, 2025
Ian Patrick Baker, of Newtown Square, PA, a beloved member of his community, passed away unexpectedly on July 17, 2025 at the age of 37.
Born in Upland, PA, he was the son of Richard B. and Tracy (née Dougherty) Baker.
Ian was a proud graduate of Marple Newtown High School, Class of 2006, and achieved further academic success by earning a...
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