Feb 6, 2022

Marilyn Sue (Rains) Coleman, 86 years old, died peacefully on February 6, 2022 in West Chester, PA following a stroke one month prior. Marilyn was born on December 3, 1935 in West Frankfort, IL, the daughter of Dr. William Stanley and Ethel Dorothy (Sides) Rains. She is survived by her husband, Bruce Neil Coleman of West Chester, PA; her children, Bradley Neil...

Feb 6, 2022

Judith B. Shepherd, 79, of Devon, PA, passed away February 6, 2022.

Born February 16, 1942 in Clinton, Iowa, she was raised by her parents, the late Peter J. and Blanche (nee Hoogheem) Bronkema, in Fulton, Illinois. Judith earned a B.A in education from Illinois State University and moved to the Philadelphia Main Line area in 1966....

Feb 5, 2022

Brian J. O’Connell, 59, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on February 5, 2022.

Born in Geashill, County Offaly, Ireland in 1962, he was the son of the late Seán and Georgina (nee Rice) O’Connell. Brian was a longtime coach with the Highland Park Kirklyn Athletic Association. He was a big baseball, hurling, and Gaelic football fan....

Feb 5, 2022

Frederick F. Rosato, 79, of West Chester, PA passed away on February 5, 2022.

Born in 1942, in South Philadelphia, PA and raised in Upper Darby, PA, he was the son of the late Fiore and Mary (née Barbieri) Rosato.

He was the beloved husband, for 53 years, of the late Arlene (née Zungolo) Rosato;...

Feb 5, 2022

Mary Katherine “Mary Kate” Fischer (née Harlan), age 43, of West Brandywine, PA, passed away on February 5, 2022.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of George and Kathleen (née Fanelli) Harlan.

Mary Kate was a graduate of The Agnes Irwin School and received her Bachelor’s Degree from Gettysburg College. She was employed...

Feb 4, 2022

George Frank Guggeis, age 87 of Downingtown, PA, formerly of Teaneck, NJ, passed away on February 4.

Loving husband of the late Joan Evelyn (nee Seibert), the love of his life.  They knew it was meant to be when they realized they were born on the same day just hours apart.  Caring father of Christina Lavell (John),...

Feb 4, 2022

John P. Oakes, 93 of Elverson, PA, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022, peacefully at his home.

John was born January 11, 1929 to Earle and Marie (Schettina) Oakes.

During the first decade of his life he watched his parents deal with the hardships of the Depression which was quickly followed by World War II....

Feb 3, 2022

John T. Truax, age 58 of Nashville, TN, formerly of Havertown, PA. Dear father of Rachel Truax and the late Ian T. Truax. Son of Anne (Shirley) Carlin and the late James Truax. Stepson of the late Scotty Carlin. Brother of Anne Marie Truax Kleinz (Mike), Lynn Marie Truax Covert (Tom), Jimmy E. Truax, Timothy M. Truax (Jenn) and...

Feb 3, 2022

Eileen L.Conroy (née Linton), 83, of West Chester, PA passed away on February 3, 2022.

Beloved wife of Edward G. Conroy (Gerry); loving mother of Patrick G. (Patrice) and Christopher M. (Michelle); devoted grandmother of Jacob, Zachary, Braden, Erin and James; dear sister of Paul Linton (Joan), Anne Paganelli (Christopher). Predeceased by siblings, Michael Linton (Susan) and...

Feb 3, 2022

Anne C. “Rooney” Sload (née DiFabio), age 89, of Narvon, PA, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2022.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Connie (née Mobile) DiFabio.

Anne was a graduate of West Catholic Girls High School.  She liked to bake and cook for large family functions. ...

Feb 3, 2022

Mark A. D’Antonio, Sr., age 64, passed away on February 3, 2022 surrounded by his wife and children. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Alvaro and Margaretta (nee D’Angelo) D’Antonio.  Mark was raised in Upper Darby, PA, where he met and married his grade school sweetheart in October 1978.  Together, they built a life...

Feb 2, 2022

Kathleen Heimbecker (nee Donaghy), age 87, of Upper Darby, PA, formerly of Germantown, PA, passed away on February 2, 2022 having bravely battled dementia for over a decade. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Catherine Donaghy (nee Kerlin).

Cass was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be missed...

Feb 2, 2022

Eleanor K. (nee Ryan) O’Brien, age 89, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2022, surrounded by her family at the Rose Hill Assisting Living in Robbinsville, NJ.

She was born November 7, 1932, At Misericordiae Hospital in Philadelphia, to Andrew Kemper and Dorothy Bertylle (McCormick) Ryan.

She graduated from Mater Misericordiae Academy, now called Merion Mercy...

Feb 2, 2022

Jean A. Foley (nee Galli), 93, of Media, PA, passed away on February 2, 2022.

Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1929, she was the daughter of the late John and Jennie (nee Ficco) Galli. Jean worked for the Delaware County Conservation district for 17 years and held various jobs in accounting and bookkeeping in various local businesses....

Feb 1, 2022

Edith Mae Cipriani (nee Reid), 88, of Glen Mills, PA, formerly of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2022.

Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1933, she was the daughter of the late Florence (nee Jones) and Lee Derrickson. Edith had a strong faith in God and her church. She was very involved in the...

Feb 1, 2022

Amber Lynn Swindells from Wayne, PA passed away at 8:36 pm on Tuesday, February 1 at the young age of 41. Born January 20, 1981 at Bryn Mawr hospital, Amber is survived by her loving husband, Gregory Swindells, and two sons, Aiden (13) and Rylan (12) Swindells. Amber was the devoted daughter of Donna and Laird Kantruss, doting daughter-in-law...

Jan 31, 2022

John Anthony Linehan (“Jack”), age 88, of Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, died peacefully on January 31, 2022, surrounded by his children.  Jack was born in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, to Anthony “Chum” Linehan and Annamarie McCarthy.

Jack is survived by his children Michele, Sean, Jeanine, Kathryn, and Candice, and their spouses Mark Monaghan, Nicole Linehan (nee Fries), and Mark...

Jan 29, 2022

Rita Marie Froeder (nee Candeloro), age 86, of Glenolden, PA, formerly a 50 year resident of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on January 29, 2022.  Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late John J. Candeloro, Sr. and Ernestine Candeloro.

Rita is survived by her loving son, Michael Froeder, her dear grandson, Kyle Michael...

Jan 28, 2022

Clare Therese Lydon (nee Varley), age 88, of Havertown, PA, passed away on January 28, 2022.   Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret Varley (nee Butterfield).

Clare had been employed for Bell Atlantic for 33 years.  She loved all animals, especially her dog, Teddy.  She loved to travel and enjoyed taking...

Jan 28, 2022

Anne K. Conboy passed away on January 28, 2022, of Newtown Square, PA

Beloved wife of John J. Conboy (deceased) and John T. Welsh (deceased); loving mother of John T. Welsh (deceased), Michael A. Welsh (Betsy), Joseph J. Conboy (Ami) and Richard M. Conboy; loving grandmother of Megan, Katie, John, Matthew, Susan, Michael, Kelly, Jeffrey and also survived...