Aug 15, 2021

Joseph P. O’Grady Ph.D, a long time Professor of History at LaSalle University, died suddenly of a stroke on Sunday, August 15, 2021.  He began his career at the then LaSalle College in 1959 as an instructor and progressed steadily through associate Professor, assistant Professor and finally full professor after receiving his Ph.D from the University of Pennsylvania.  Throughout...

Aug 15, 2021

John H. (Jack) Swope IV passed away peacefully on August 15, 2021.  Jack was born in Darby, PA on March 28, 1935, to John and Helen Swope.  He graduated from Episcopal Academy in 1952 and the University of Pennsylvania in 1956.  He proudly served in the Navy from 1956-1959.  After he left the Navy, he pursued a career as...

Aug 15, 2021

Alan P. Marian, age 73, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on August 15, 2021.  Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Adolf and Estelle Marian (nee Szmyd).

Alan was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

Alan was a graduate of Haverford College, Washington and Lee University and received...

Aug 13, 2021

Daniel J. Dougherty, Sr. (“Dan”) of West Chester, PA (formerly of Havertown) and Hilton Head Island, SC, died peacefully at home on August 13, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Daniel and Margaret (O’Connor) Dougherty. He graduated from Saint Thomas More High School and began his distinguished 51-year career in...

Aug 12, 2021

William James Murphy IV, of Upper Darby, passed away on August 12, 2021 at the age of 34 surrounded by family. Though he left this world far too soon, his memory will live on in our hearts forever.

William was a devoted husband to Tara Murphy, a loving son to William J Murphy III and Donna Manini,...

Aug 10, 2021

Mary T. “Marie” Qualtieri, age 83, is at peace with the Lord. She passed quietly on August 10, 2021 at Crozer-Chester Medical Center, after a long-fought battle with lung complications.

She was born in Philadelphia, PA on January 19, 1938 to John and Mary Sekel and was the oldest of seven. Marie was preceded in death by...

Aug 9, 2021

Davy “Dave” Rodriguez, age 64, of Bel Air, MD, passed away on August 9, 2021. Born in Newark, NJ, he was the son of the late Pablo Rivera and Paula Rodriguez (nee Montanez).

Dave’s interests included listening to music, particularly salsa music!  He loved to watch old vintage boxing matches on YouTube and had an affinity for watching...

Aug 8, 2021

Robert Edward Thompson, Sr., age 96, of Media, PA, formerly of Upper Darby, PA, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2021.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Harry Alfred and Sarah Margaret (nee Kiefer) Thompson.

Robert was a graduate of West Philadelphia High School.  He went on to serve his country...

Aug 7, 2021

Doris Polito, née Gormley, passed away peacefully at her home in Tampa, Florida on August 7, 2021.  She was the beloved wife of the late Louis S. Polito, with whom she shared 26 years of marriage.

Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1935, she was the daughter of the late Joseph M. and Mary M. Quilter Gormley. She...

Aug 7, 2021

John W. Jurkiewicz, age 82, of Broomall, PA, passed away on August 7, 2021.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Walter and Genevieve (nee Olszewska) Jurkiewicz.

John served his country honorably in the United States Army.  He was employed in the education industry as a teacher.

John was the...

Aug 7, 2021

Regina T. McNally (nee Reidinger), age 82, of Morton, PA, formerly of Media and Southwest Philadelphia, PA passed away on August 7, 2021. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Gerald and Elizabeth Reidinger (nee Downey).

She was the beloved wife of the late Francis J. McNally; loving mother of Jeanie Iacono, Maryanne...

Aug 7, 2021

Joseph T. Leonard, age 92, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on August 7, 2021.  Born in Clifton Heights, PA, he was the son of the late Charles Leonard, Sr. and Ellen Leonard (nee Carney).

Joe was a brave veteran of the United States Marine Corps.   He was employed as a Letter Carrier with the United States Post...

Aug 6, 2021

Paul Edward Troy, Jr. age 87 of Berwyn, PA peacefully passed away on August 6, 2021. Born in Melrose, MA he was the son of Paul Edward Troy, Sr. and Emeline Hershey (nee Lynch) Troy.

Paul was the beloved husband of the late Ann Troy (nee Fogarty). He is survived by his children Paul C. Troy (Elizabeth)...

Aug 6, 2021

Irmgard J. “Irma” Spielman (nee Langer), age 81 of Folsom, Pa, passed away peacefully at Crozer Chester Hospice on August 6, 2021.  She was born in Berlin, NJ, the daughter of Erna (Müller) and Rudolph Langer.

Irma was the devoted wife to Donald D. Spielman for 53 years.  Loving mother to Marion (Roger) Ashworth, Russell (Katie) and...

Aug 6, 2021

Mary Ann T. Sarles (née Sheehan), passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on August 6, 2021 with her son, Scott & daughter-in-law, Dawn by her side, in their West Grove, PA home.

She was born in Stamford, Connecticut to the late Jack J. and Jane L. (née Lenane) Sheehan, Sr.

Mary Ann was wife...

Aug 6, 2021

Errol V. “Bud” Lawhorne, age 73, of Downingtown, PA, passed away on August 6, 2021 from an unexpected illness.

Born in Waynesboro, VA, he was the son of the late Homer F. and Elizabeth M. Lawhorne (nee Tisdale).

He enjoyed cooking and was an avid reader and history buff.  He enjoyed watching the history channel...

Aug 5, 2021

Franklin L. Miller, Jr., age 73, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on August 5, 2021. Born in Collingdale, PA, he was the son of the late Franklin L., Sr. and Dorothy Miller (nee Huber).

Franklin was the beloved husband of the late Mary M. Miller (nee Kane); loving father of Ian Miller and Frank Miller; adoring...

Aug 5, 2021

Captains Log:  August 5, 2021

Jill Grace Loftus – 73

(33 by “Auntie’s Law”)

Of Wallingford - Formerly of Lester

Jill passed peacefully at home, with family by her side, after a brief battle with cancer.

She was born in 1947 to George and Elizabeth (nee Llewellyn) VonBergen. She...

Aug 5, 2021

Ann A. Skahan (née Cipollone), 93, of Drexel Hill, PA passed away at home peacefully on August 5, 2021.

Beloved wife of the late Donald J. Skahan; loving mother of Don Skahan Jr. (Mary Beth), Greg Skahan (Elaine), Ann Baker (Norm), Pam Warren (Bob), Paula Crist (Mike) and Christopher Skahan (Karen); caring grandmother of Jackie, Megan, Greg,...

Aug 4, 2021

Ruth Ellis (née Moyer), 92, of West Brandywine Twp, PA formerly of King of Prussia passed away on August 4, 2021 at Freedom Village.

Ruth was the beloved wife of the late Robert Ellis; loving mother of Stephen Moore Ellis (Nicole) and Pamela E. Gustafson (Donald); sister of the late Shirley May Hunsberger; dear aunt of numerous...