Nov 26, 2021

Virginia L. Rice (nee Rita Virginia Neilson), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed peacefully on Friday, November 26, 2021.

Virginia was born on December 19, 1931, in Cresson, Pennsylvania to Christina Marie Gallagher Neilson and August Theodore Neilson.  (Siblings:  Nellie, Patricia, Patrick, Theda, Georgette, Jack, Maureen, Peggy-Ann, and Gary.)

She is survived by her children...

Nov 26, 2021

Theresa P. “Pat” Pluta, nee Piechoski, of Broomall passed away on November 26. Beloved wife of the late John E. Pluta and loving mother of Kimberly and Ruth (Scott) Dunne.

She was the sister of Sam Piechoski and Arnette McCormick and was predeceased by her parents Charles and Catherine (nee Dean) Piechoski and nine siblings.

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Nov 26, 2021

On Friday, November 26, 2021, Umberto Teseo, loving husband and father of two children, four grandchildren and one great granddaughter, unexpectedly passed away at the age of 84.

Umberto was born on March 29, 1937, in Giuliano Teatino, Chieti, Italy to Amedeo Nicola and Bambina Teseo [Ghionni]. He immigrated to the United States aboard the SS Conte...

Nov 25, 2021

Charlotte A. Conner, 95, of Brookhaven, PA passed away on November 25, 2021. She is predeceased by her beloved husband Allen “Bud” Conner, her daughter Judith Templin and her parents Clyde Martin Abel and Elizabeth Warren Abel

Charlotte attended Upland Schools, graduated from Eddystone High School in 1944 and had been captain of the Girls basketball team....

Nov 24, 2021

Leonardo Antonio “Dino” Sofia, age 88, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2021, surrounded by his family.

Born in the town of Novara Di Scilia, in the province of Messina, Italy, he was the son of the late Antonio and Maria Concetta (née Milici) Sofia.

Dino was a music lover who at...

Nov 24, 2021

Madeline Ford-Newcomer, 95, of Glen Mills, PA passed away on November 24, 2021.

Born in 1926 in Brooklyn, NY Madeline was the daughter of the late William and Clara Doody and wife of the late Thomas Ford and then the late Harry Newcomer.

Madeline was a US Nurse Cadet Corp member towards the end of...

Nov 21, 2021

Wayne A. Walters, 81, of West Chester, PA, passed away on November 21, 2021.

Born in Waynesboro, PA in 1939, Wayne was the son of the late Boyd and Mary (née Fahrney) Walters.

Wayne was the beloved husband of Elsa E. (née Banks) Walters for 57 years. He is also survived by his sisters, Nancy...

Nov 21, 2021

Patricia M. Boardman, age 78, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 21, 2021, from complications associated with Alzheimer’s Disease after a more than 10-year battle with the disease.

Pat was born in Lewiston, Maine on January 11, 1943, to the late Alfred & Anna (Fillion) Thibault. She graduated from St. Dominic’s High School in Lewiston...

Nov 21, 2021

James Patrick Casey, of Newtown Square died peacefully with his family on Sunday, November 21, 2021, at Bryn Mawr Hospital.  He was 79.

James was born on June 4, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA  to James Patrick and Elizabeth Casey.  He was the oldest of 5 children (sisters Mary, Betty & Clare and brother Hugh).  He was raised in...

Nov 20, 2021

Lacey M. Porter, age 29, of  Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on November 20, 2021.  Born in Drexel Hill, PA, she was the daughter of Richard A. Porter and the late Tara Lynn Izzo.

Lacey had been employed as a waitress.  Lacey loved writing, music of all types, poetry and Greek mythology.  Her presence lit up a...

Nov 20, 2021

Sean Liam O’Hara was born on April 24, 1995 in Dallas, Texas, and passed away on November 20, 2021.

Sean was a free spirit, natural wanderer, artist and talented musician. He loved to be on the go and never met a stranger. He spent a couple of summers walking the Appalachian Trail where he met many people...

Nov 20, 2021

John Joseph Giovanni passed quietly on Saturday, November 20th. He lived to the robust age of 90. John was born in Philadelphia and, after a short carpentry apprenticeship with his father, decided to attend Drexel College where he started Drexel’s Newman Club. While there, he met the love of his life, Joan Buchanan and they spent 62 years in...

Nov 19, 2021

Patricia Jean Weible (née Moore), 87, of Georgetown, DE passed away on November 19, 2021.

Born in 1934 in Milwaukee, WI, Patricia was the daughter of the late Luther and Lorena (née Luckado) Moore and wife of the late Robert George Weible III.

She is survived by her children, Robyn Rucier (Ray) and Lori Weible;...

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.  ...