Dec 2, 2021

William B. Keller, 92, of Wilmington, DE passed away on December 2, 2021.

Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1929, he was the son of the late Bertha and John Keller.

Bill was a 1949 graduate of  John Bartram High School, Philadelphia PA where he studied to become a mechanic. Prior to his retirement in 1995,...

Dec 2, 2021

James J. Walsh, age 85 of Havertown, passed away, peacefully, on December 2, 2021.

James was the beloved husband of Lorraine (née Zubris); loving father of Michelle Kubasko (Jim) and James (Shannon). He will be missed by his grandchildren, Katie, Ryan & Annalise Kubasko and Reilly & Cavan Walsh.

James served in the US Army...

Dec 2, 2021

Helen T. (O'Brien) Hayden May 26, 1942- December 2, 2O21

Helen T. Hayden (nee O'Brien), age 79, of Clearwater, FL and formerly of Bridgeport, PA passed away peacefully on December 2, 2021. Helen was the beloved wife of the late Joseph G. Hayden, and daughter of the late Lawrence and the late Helen O'Brien (nee Magee).

Dec 1, 2021

Francis X. Cunningham, Sr., 100 years young, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on December 1, 2021.   Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Harry and Rose Cunningham (nee Dwyer).

Frank was a graduate of Roman Catholic High School in Philadelphia and former member of the Gesu Parish.  He was a WW II...

Dec 1, 2021

Helen D. Greenwald (née Walsh), age 78, of Havertown, PA, unexpectedly passed away peacefully on December 1, 2021.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph & Helen (née McCullough) Walsh. Helen was devoted to her family and hosted dinner for her children and grandchildren nearly every Sunday for the past 20+ years....

Nov 30, 2021

Richard W. “Rick” Russo, Jr., age 54, of Brookhaven, PA, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2021, surrounded by his family.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Richard W., Sr. and Jane (née O’Toole) Russo.

Richard outlived his life expectancy by 50 years and surpassed all predictions of his abilities...

Nov 30, 2021

On November 30, 2021, Paul Martin Varzaly, a consummate family man, passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 65.  Paul was born on September 20, 1956 in Scranton, Pennsylvania.  During his youth, he was active in the Boy Scouts and attained the rank of Eagle Scout.  He moved to Philadelphia to attend St. Joseph’s University and...

Nov 30, 2021

Gerald W. “Jerry” Gibbons, 90, of West Chester, PA, passed away on November 30, 2021. Born in Darby, PA in 1931, he was the son of the late William J. and Mary (nee Flanigan) Gibbons.

Jerry was a 1949 graduate of St. Joseph’s Preparatory School in Philadelphia and he remained an active alumnus throughout his life. He...

Nov 30, 2021

Robert Arthur Hunter, 74 of Enoree SC, formerly of Downingtown, PA, passed away on November 30, 2021. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of late Robert H. Hunter and Ruth E. Hunter. The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to him. He enjoyed shopping at his local thrift stores and flea markets. Took long drives to nowhere....

Nov 28, 2021

John P. Holback, 92, of West Chester, PA passed away on November 28, 2021.

Born in Yonkers, NY in 1929, he was the son of the late George and Albertina Agnes (née Witechney) Holback.

He served proudly in the US Navy during the Korean War. John was a graduate of Loyola University, Maryland and New...

Nov 28, 2021

Richard L. Betts, 86, passed away quietly on November 28th at his home in Malvern, surrounded by family. He is survived by his loving wife and devoted partner of 65 years, Linda (Batchelor), and their three children, Dawn, Robin (Steve), and John (Terri). Mr. Betts is the beloved grandfather of Christopher, Andrew, and Kristin. He is predeceased by his...

Nov 28, 2021

Dorothy M. “Dot” or “Dottie” Zierle (nee Frederickson), 103 years young, of Haverford, PA, formerly of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on November 28, 2021 at The Quadrangle.   Born in Penns Grove, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Susan Frederickson (nee McCartan).

Dorothy lived in Drexel Hill for over 60 years and was...

Nov 27, 2021

Douglas J. Faber, 84, of Lincoln University, PA, passed away on November 27, 2021.

Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1937, he was the son of the late Douglas J. and Florence (nee Wisely) Faber. Douglas belonged to the Edgar Cayce’s ARE. He enjoyed numerology, astrology, and he spent a lot of time on YouTube.

Douglas...

Nov 26, 2021

Thomas D. “Tom” McGinley, age 56, of Philadelphia, formerly of Freehold, NJ, passed away suddenly on November 26, 2021.  Born in Bryn Mawr, PA, he was the son of the late John Edward and Catherine T. McGinley (nee Gallagher).

Tom received his Associate Degree from Full Sail University in Winter Park, Fl.  He had been employed as...

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...