Dec 11, 2021

Major Richard Alan Parry, US Army, Retired, of Morton, PA passed away on December 11, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was predeceased by his parents Ralph and Edith (nee Erickson) Parry, sister Patricia Cleary, brothers-in-law Charles Mattioli, Anthony and Lawrence Caporelli.

Dick Parry graduated from Northeastern High School in Manchester, PA in 1964. After graduation, he...

Dec 11, 2021

REILLY BERNARD FRANCIS Professor Emeritus Villanova University 1925 – 2021

Passed away on December 11, 2021. Distinguished historian, teacher, husband, and father. Born Audubon, NJ, son of Francis Reilly and Mary Reilly, nee Jennings. June 8, 1925.  A graduate of West Catholic Boys HS; WW II veteran, serving in the occupation forces in Japan. BA from...

Dec 11, 2021

DORA J. POWELL (née Perletta), 94, of West Chester, PA passed away on December 11, 2021.

She was the wife of the late Thomas E. Powell; mother of Diane M. Grubb (Richard); grandmother of Colleen Meakim (Edward) and Nicole Evans (Jason); great-grandmother of Ryan, Alyssa, Taylor and Casey; sister of Teresa Bower.

Relatives and friends are...

Dec 11, 2021

Col. Leo Robert Bacchieri, USAF (Ret.), 89, of West Chester, PA, formerly of Englewood, FL and East Wareham, MA, passed away December 11, 2021, just shy of his 90th birthday.

Born December 19, 1931 in Wareham, MA, he was a son of the late Joseph and Alfonsina (nee Ferioli) Bacchieri who were immigrants from Italy. Leo proudly...

Dec 10, 2021

Kathryn B. “Kathy” Miller (nee Brosius), age 66, of West Chester, PA, passed away on December 10, 2021. Born in Ashland, PA, she was the daughter of the late Marlin and Dorothy (Nee) Brosius of Mt. Carmel, Pa.

Following graduation from Mt. Carmel High School, she moved to Philadelphia and attended Drexel University where she received her...

Dec 10, 2021

Francesco “Franco” Romeo, age 84, of Broomall, Pa, formerly of Reggio Calabria, Italy, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was pre-deceased by his parents Saverio and Carmela (nee Melladonna) and his two sons Saverio and Tony Romeo

He was the devoted husband of the late Celeste Romeo (nee Marinaccio) for...

Dec 10, 2021

Kennett Square – Charlotte Penfield Gosselink, 86, a resident of Crosslands in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, died peacefully on December 10, 2021.

Charlotte was an ordained minister of the United Church of Christ, having served as minister to the South Emanuel Church, UCC, in Rochester, NY and as an Associate Conference Minister of the UCC regional offices in...

Dec 9, 2021

Howard Thomas Rowe, 79, of Morgantown, PA, formerly of West Chester, PA, passed away surrounded by his family on December 9, 2021.

Born September 14,1942 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Howard and Clara (nee Pfeffer) Rowe.

Howard was a graduate of John Bartram High School, Class of 1961.  He served as...

Dec 7, 2021

Richard Edward “Richie” Venuti, Jr., age 54, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away suddenly on December 7, 2021.   Born in Drexel Hill, PA, he was the son of Richard E. Venuti, Sr. and the late Nadine Venuti (nee LaSpada).

Richie was a graduate of Saint Joseph’s University and Monsignor Bonner High School in Drexel Hill, PA.  He...

Dec 7, 2021

John R. Porter, age 83, of Mullica Hill, NJ, formerly of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on December 7, 2021.   Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Raymond John and Clara Porter (nee Grenor).

John was a 1958 graduate of Upper Darby High School.  He was a veteran of the United States Army....

Dec 7, 2021

William Burdick passed away peacefully at Bryn Mawr Hospital on December 7, 2021. He was 94 years old.

Born in New York on December 23, 1926, he grew up in Brooklyn and attended Poly Prep School where he excelled in track and field. He had two older brothers, Howard and Clinton Dewitt, both deceased.

He...

Dec 7, 2021

Marie Kelly (née Lee), 86, of Broomall, PA and formerly of Briarcliffe section of Glenolden, PA passed away on December 7, 2021.

Born in 1935 in Philadelphia, Marie was the daughter of the late John and Mary (née Cantwell) Lee.

Marie was the beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Kelly; loving mother of Patrick...

Dec 7, 2021

Lawrence “Larry” Joseph Cooke, 63, of Wilmington, DE, formerly of West Grove and Middletown Twp., PA, passed away December 7, 2021.

Born December 26, 1957 in Pittsburgh, PA, he was a son of the late Edward Francis and Josephine Elizabeth (Malloy) Cooke.

Larry was a 1976 graduate of Penncrest High School where he played Soccer...

Dec 6, 2021

James (“Jim”) Eugene Gerry, 79, respected business leader and beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, cousin, and friend, died on December 6, 2021 of a chronic heart condition at his home in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.

Born in Providence, Rhode Island, on August 2, 1942, the son of Eugene and Elizabeth (“Libby”) Gerry, he was deeply influenced by his...

Dec 6, 2021

MARGARET K.  WALES, (nee Keiter) age 88, recently of Newtown Square, but having lived most of her life in Swarthmore PA, passed away on December 6, 2021.

Teacher and educator, with a PhD in education from Temple University. She spent many years teaching in the Penn Delco school district, first as a reading specialist, and then as...

Dec 6, 2021

Joseph Missett Sharkey, peacefully passed away at the age of 88 on December 6, at his home, surrounded by his family. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Dr. John Sharkey and Helen (nee Cronin).

He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Carolie Smith Sharkey; his devoted children Greg (Ginny), John...

Dec 6, 2021

John A. Georeno, age 96, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on December 6, 2021.  Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Filomena Georeno (nee Talaritto).

John was a veteran of the United States Navy serving during the World War II era.  He had been employed as a CPA for the...

Dec 5, 2021

Raymond B. “Benny” McCaffrey, 95, of Wilmington, DE (formerly of Morton, Pa) passed away on December 5, 2021. He was the loving son of the late Raymond and Jane (nee Dodds) McCaffrey.

Benny was previously employed as a detective for the Ridley Township Police Department. He was an avid gun and coin collector. Benny was a photography...

Dec 5, 2021

Vincent T. “Vinnie” Della Torre, 93, West Chester, PA, formerly of Belleville, NJ, passed away on December 5, 2021.

Born in Queens, NY in 1928, Vincent was the son of the late Thomas and Carmella (nee Alessi) Della Torre. He served honorably in the US Marine Corps during WWII as a “China Marine”. Vincent worked as a Food Distribution Warehouse...

Dec 5, 2021

Albert James Rowles, age 68, of Springfield, PA, passed away on December 5, 2021. Born in Upper Darby, he was the son of the late Charles and Dorothy (nee Ember) Rowles. Albert was a dearly beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was known best to loved ones as Al, Alby Rowles, Beast, Dad, Poppy and Grandpop....