Sep 26, 2021

Alvin C. Stipa “Al”, age 87, of Audubon, PA, formerly of Bryn Mawr, PA and Spring City, PA, passed away in his home at Shannondell surrounded with the love of family on September 26, 2021.  Born in Spring City, PA, he was the son of the late Alvin and Clara (Mancini) Stipa.

From a humble beginning in...

Sep 26, 2021

Patricia A. “Penny” Kelly (nee Ryan), 67, of Prospect Park, PA passed away suddenly on August 26, 2021. She is predeceased by her parents Aloysius & Marguerite (nee Steiff) Ryan.

Penny loved all animals, especially her dogs, cat, and fish. She loved music was a great musician herself. Penny played the accordion, guitar, electric guitar, piano, and...

Sep 25, 2021

Brian Andrew Petersen was only 40 years old when he was taken from us on September 25, 2021. News of his passing is leaving a void in the hearts of countless family members, friends, and colleagues that cannot be filled.

Born December 17, 1980 in Orange, California, it was only a few short years later that the...

Sep 25, 2021

Gail S. Ferguson passed away on September 25, 2021. She is survived by her parents, William and Emma Hodges, her brother, Scott (Laura), her children, Jessica, Zachery, and Adam (Samantha), and her nieces and nephews. She will be sorely missed by all of them. Gail was a wonderful daughter and a loving mother.

Services and interment will...

Sep 24, 2021

Plowman, Robert Jacob, 82 (“Bob” to all), archivist and longtime soccer coach, departed this life on September 24, 2021. Bob was born to Gertrude Oyler and Walter Plowman of Hanover, PA, and was predeceased by his brother, Walter. Loving husband of Maryann (Morrissey) Plowman for 52 years, he was the devoted father of Elizabeth Plowman (Patrick Wehle), Amy Meehan...

Sep 23, 2021

Patricia H. “Pat” (nee Heagney) Baily, age 85, of Newtown Square, PA, passed away on September 23, 2021.

Born in Bryn Mawr, PA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary D. (née Doohan) Heagney.

Pat was a volunteer with the “Spiffy Club” at St. Anastasia Church, the Special Olympics, and the Saint...

Sep 23, 2021

Wayne F. “Coke” Cocco, 67, of Downingtown, PA, passed away on September 23, 2021.

He was born in Philadelphia, PA in 1954. Wayne was a 1973 graduate of Downingtown High School and he earned his Bachelor’s degree from West Chester State College. He was an avid sports fan and followed Philadelphia teams as well as St. Joe’s...

Sep 23, 2021

Louis E. Atkinson, 75, of Secane (formerly Upper Darby), PA, passed away on September 23, 2021.

Born on August 26, 1946 in Birmingham, AL, he was the son of the late Erwin and Laura (nee Knight) Atkinson. Having spent most of his young life in Alabama, he was a diehard Alabama football fan, and he passed on...

Sep 22, 2021

Warren Blanton, of West Chester, owner and president of Blanton Custom Homes, who built more than 70 homes in surrounding counties over 35 years, died September 22 following a lengthy illness. He was 68.

Warren was born in Darby, Pennsylvania and graduated from Friends Central High School in 1971. He earned a bachelor’s degree at Washington College...

Sep 20, 2021

Eric Carchidi of South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania previously of Havertown, Pennsylvania, passed unexpectedly and was found in their home on Monday September 20, 2021. Predeceased by their mother Nancy, Aunt Diane, Grandfather Joe and Grandmother Jean. Eric is survived by their father, Michael and stepmother Karen; sisters Corey, Alyssa (Jim) and Charlotte and brothers Jason and Richard and step-father Richard. Eric is also survived by their...

Sep 20, 2021

Alvin J. Welk, age 94, of Broomall, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 20, 2021, after a brief illness.  He was born on September 14, 1927 and had just celebrated his 94th Birthday.

Born in Hague, ND, he was the son of the late Leo and Clara (nee Mastel) Welk.

Alvin was a graduate...

Sep 19, 2021

Joan K. Hunt (nee Sherry), age 87, of Drexel Hill, PA passed away peacefully Sunday, September 19th, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Born July 27, 1934 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Emmett and Marie Sherry (nee O’Hara). A graduate of Notre Dame Academy in Moylan, Joan worked for many years as a medical...

Sep 19, 2021

Anita “Chickie” Harper (nee Hamson), age 94, of Denver, CO, passed away on September 19, 2021.   Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Anita Hamson.

Anita was an accomplished pianist, playing both classic and popular compositions.  She loved cats and had several throughout her life in Denver.

Anita enjoyed...

Sep 19, 2021

Paul Edward “Ace” Conaway, Jr., 63 of Chester County, PA died suddenly on Sunday, September 19.

Born December 2, 1957 in Wilmington, Delaware, he was the son of Paul E. Conaway, Sr. and Dora (nee; Rash) Conaway.

He graduated from Oxford High School, Oxford, PA where he was a star soccer player. After completion of...

Sep 18, 2021

Ruth J. Kelly (nee Jackson), age 88, of Salem, NJ, formerly of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on September 18, 2021.   Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Elizabeth Jackson (nee Riley).

Ruth had been employed as a Bank Teller for Germantown Savings Bank.

Ruth spent her life helping...

Sep 18, 2021

Patrick "Pat" F. Walsh of West Chester, PA passed away peacefully on September 18, 2021 at The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Pat was born in Philly on May 25, 1951 to his beloved parents, Patrick and Mary Esther (Harkin) Walsh.

Pat truly cherished his family and friends and will be sorely missed by all of them. He...

Sep 17, 2021

Kathleen A. O’Connell, age 79, of Clifton Heights, passed away on September 17, 2021.   Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late James J. and Anna K. O’Connell (nee Devine).

Kathleen was a graduate of West Catholic Girls High School and attended St. Joseph College, both in Philadelphia.  Kathleen had a long career in...

Sep 17, 2021

Vincent M. Piazza, age 89, of Valley Forge, PA, passed away on September 17, 2021 surrounded by his family.

Born in Norristown, PA, he was the son of the late Russell and Elizabeth Piazza. Brother to the late Fran Paravati, Jerry Wensel, Betty Anne Erickson, and Dolores Piazza.

Vincent was a veteran of the United States...

Sep 15, 2021

Edward John Nichols, age 86, of Newtown Square, PA, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones.

Born in Drexel Hill, PA, he was the son of the late Thomas and Winifred (nee Cassidy) Nichols.

Ed was the previous owner and operator of both the Nichols Plumbing Heating and Cooling Co....

Sep 15, 2021

Shirley A. Kille (nee Finch), age 89, of Stone Harbor, New Jersey went Home to God peacefully on September 15, 2021. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the only child of her devoted mother, Sylvia (Cleary Finch Hearl) and her remarkable step-father, Russell Hearl, both predeceased. Shirley was full of funny stories about growing up under the care of her parents, her wonderful...