Oct 7, 2021

Carol Gaillard, longtime resident of Lenni, PA, died on October 7, 2021 at Fair Acres Geriatric Center, Media, PA from dementia.

Carol was born on December 21,1943 in Mt. Ephraim, NJ. She was a member of the Audubon Bon-Bons All Female Drum and Bugle Corp and graduated from Audubon High School.

Carol was a waitress...

Oct 7, 2021

Robert “Bob” Arthur Johnson, Jr. age 76, of Villanova, PA, passed away after a lengthy illness on October 7, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Son of the late Robert and Mary Johnson (nee Foley), Bob was born in Pittsburgh, PA to a large family with 5 other siblings.

Bob graduated from the University of North Carolina,...

Oct 6, 2021

Teresa Gildea (nee McGroarty), 90, formerly of Bryn Mawr and Havertown, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, October 6, 2021, at her son John’s home in Gladwyne surrounded by her loving family.

Teresa was born in Keeloges, County Donegal, Ireland on December 30, 1930. She was the eldest of twelve children and was the daughter of the late...

Oct 5, 2021

Edward S. “Ed” Kerak, 90, of West Chester, PA, passed away on October 5, 2021.

Born in Drexel Hill, PA in 1931, he was the son of the late John and Mary (nee Miksak) Kerak. Edward served honorably in the US Navy. He was an avid Philadelphia sports fan and he enjoyed playing softball and golf.

Oct 5, 2021

Gerard J. “Gerry” Woods, age 73, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on October 5, 2021.  Born in West Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph A. and Margaret Woods (nee Murray).

Gerry was a proud graduate of St. Thomas More High School in Philadelphia, where he continued to serve the Alumni Association until...

Oct 5, 2021

Barbara Ann Downey (Hannan) from Glen Mills, PA and formerly from Westtown, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 5, 2021. Barb was born in Philadelphia on February 18, 1948, the daughter of the late James and Helen Hannan (Clancy). She was the beloved wife of Thomas Downey Sr., who preceded her in death in 2011. Barb and Tom...

Oct 4, 2021

Anita W. Laskus (nee Woolley), 95, of West Brandywine, PA, passed away on October 4, 2021.

Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1926, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna Woolley. Anita enjoyed playing golf and bocce ball. She was an avid traveler and a member of the Red Hat Society.

Anita was...

Oct 4, 2021

Elaine L Drames (nee Duffy), age 81, formerly of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on October 4, 2021.  Born in Philadelphia, PA, Elaine was the daughter of the late Edward A. and Pearl Duffy (nee Peterson).

Elaine was a 1958 graduate of Little Flower High School in Philadelphia.  She had been employed as an Administrative Assistant for...

Oct 3, 2021

Noreen P. ( Porter) Navickas, age 85, of Swarthmore, PA passed away on Sunday October 3, 2021.

Born on January 8, 1936 in Philadelphia, PA. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Eleanor (Pat) Porter.

Noreen was a graduate of Lansdowne High School, class of 1953. Shortly after she worked at Bell Telephone...

Oct 2, 2021

Kay Elsie Trail, age 76, of West Chester, PA, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2021.

Born in Carlisle, PA, she was the daughter of the late Wayne Aaron and Elizabeth (Drotleff) Johnson.

Kay graduated from Chambersburg Area High School in 1963 and received her Bachelor’s Degree from Penn State in 1967. She went on...

Oct 1, 2021

Charles M. “Mel” Whiteley, age 93, of Glenolden, PA, passed away on October 1, 2021. Born in Upland, PA, he was the son of the late John R. and Katherine J. (nee Kopplemyer) Whiteley.

Mel was a Veteran of the United States Navy. He worked in the Ship Building industry at Sunship and Pennship as a Clerk...

Oct 1, 2021

Julia J. (nee Scheidler) Loscki, age 103, of Wayne, PA, formerly of Steel City, PA, passed away on October 1, 2021. Born in Shimersville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Julia (nee Weninger) Scheidler.

Julia was a very special and amazing woman who lived through two pandemics, two World Wars, the Great Depression, the Vietnam War,...

Oct 1, 2021

Karen M. Leary (nee Plover), loving wife and mother of three children, passed away peacefully in her Downingtown home on Friday, October 1st, 2021 at the age of 60 after a courageous two year battle with ovarian cancer.

Karen was born on May 16th, 1961 in Philadelphia to Carol and Jack Plover. Raised in Swarthmore, PA, she attended...

Sep 30, 2021

Richard M. “Dick” McHugh, age 93, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on September 30, 2021. Born in Marple Township, he was the son of the late James and Margaret (nee Schreck) McHugh.

Dick was a proud Army Veteran, who served during the Korean War. He was a dedicated Construction Consultant for ICI, and AstraZeneca for many years....

Sep 30, 2021

William “Bill” F. Detoma, of Cherry Hill, NJ, passed away on September 30, 2021 with family by his side.

Born in Newark, NJ, he was the son of the late Michael and Filomena (nee Porcelli) De Toma.

William was the beloved husband of the late Evelyn (nee O’Brien). They were lovingly married for 70 years....

Sep 29, 2021

George Wilson Fasic, 90, of West Chester, PA, passed away September 29, 2021.

Born February 18, 1931 in Lewistown, PA, he was the son of the late George Gardner and Esther M. (Edwards) Fasic (Walley).

George was a 1949 graduate of Mt. Penn High School in Reading, PA. He graduated from Penn State University (B.S....

Sep 29, 2021

Jane Barbara Vance (Foote) (Null), 77, of Malvern, PA, formerly of Broomall, Downingtown, Exton, and Honey Brook, PA, passed away on September 29, 2021.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late John Wesley Foote and Anna Elizabeth (Rollason) Swope and adopted daughter of Frederick Louis Null, Sr. Jane was a graduate of Marple-Newtown...

Sep 29, 2021

John “Jack” Libert of Wayne, PA, died suddenly on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, while on his daily walk with his wife of 64 years, and the love of his life, Ronnie. His death occurred on the feast of the Archangels St. Michael, St. Raphael, and St. Gabriel. Jack’s deep faith, love for his family, and positive outlook filled his...

Sep 28, 2021

Thomas P. Roccio, age 75, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2021.  He was born in Chester, PA and graduated from St. James High School, Class of 1964.

Tom worked for Ryerson Steel in Philadelphia.  He served in the United States Army and served a year in Vietnam.

Tom was an avid Philadelphia Sports fan. ...

Sep 28, 2021

Edna E. Mahoney (née Walsh), 98, of West Chester, PA passed away on September 28, 2021, in West Chester, PA.

Born in 1923 in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late William John and Edna Walsh, Sr.

Edna was a devoted wife and mother who enjoyed crafting, writing poetry and tinkering with various musical...