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...

Sep 15, 2021

Rita Marie Davis (Caniglia) passed away comfortably at her son’s home on September 15, 2021 with her family at her side at the age of 87.

Rita was born on October 16, 1933, in Wayne, Pennsylvania to the late Antoinette and Nicola Caniglia. She was the youngest of five children. Rita’s late brothers, Theodore, Vincent, Joseph, and Raymond Caniglia...

Sep 15, 2021

Josephine DiFrancesco (nee Leonard), 104 years young, of Eddystone, PA, formerly of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on September 15, 2021.   Born in Glen Campbell, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Apolonia Leonard (nee Rapacy).

Josephine loved her family, was always laughing, and loved to sing and dance.

Josephine was predeceased by...

Sep 15, 2021

Kathryn Kelly, age 67, of Wallingford, PA, passed away on September 15, 2021.  Born in St. Louis, MO, she was the youngest child of Joseph and Margaret Kelly (nee Bradley).

Kathryn volunteered at the Red Cross for many years.   She also worked at the Goodwill Store in Swarthmore.

In addition to her parents, she was...

Sep 14, 2021

Mary Elizabeth Hoffpauer of Media, PA, peacefully passed away at age 89 on September 14, 2021 surrounded by her family.

Born July 7, 1932 in Bryn Mawr, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frederick, Sr. and Mary (nee Woodcock) Stewart.

Mary was a dedicated elementary school teacher in the Haverford and Upper Darby...

Sep 14, 2021

Michael Byron Simson, M.D., age 77, of Villanova, PA, passed away on September 14, 2021.  Born in Kalamazoo, MI, he was the son of the late Clyde Byron and Mary Simson (nee Ciaiola).

Dr. Simson was a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Medical School.   He did his internship, residency and cardiology fellowship at the Hospital of...

Sep 13, 2021

Marian (Groff) Walker December 6, 1921 - September 13, 2021

Marian Walker, a Quaker, age 99, passed away suddenly at her home with her family at her side in Cheyney, Pennsylvania.

She was a Quaker, a member of Concord Friends Meeting. She was a former president and on the board of CARE, Concern for Animals...