Calvin Williams
Dec 26, 2024
Calvin Williams, beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024, at the age of 75.
Born on July 3, 1949, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Calvin was the son of the late George Milton Williams and Jane Hughes Williams. He grew up in the heart of Philadelphia alongside his two brothers, George Williams Jr. and Ronald Williams, whom he...
Elizabeth Olive Cardone
Dec 26, 2024
Elizabeth “Betty” Olive Cardone passed away peacefully December 26, 2024 surrounded by her family. Beloved daughter of the late Charles and Olive (nee Simmons) Reimer.
Betty is survived by her former husband John B. Cardone; Children, John C. Cardone and Karen Cardone; Grandchildren, Joseph and Catherine; and her daughter-in-law, Christine Cardone. She was predeceased by her son Michael A. Cardone and...
Mercia M.T. Grassi
Dec 26, 2024
Mercia M. T. Grassi, a beloved sister, aunt, educator, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024. Born on January 14, 1935, in Philadelphia, PA, to her late parents, Lawrence Grassi and Maria Grassi (née Cura), Mercia was a lifelong advocate for education and a beacon of kindness to all who knew her.
A resident of Bryn Mawr, Mercia dedicated...
Gerard "Jerry" M. Tiedeken
Dec 25, 2024
Gerard “Jerry” M. Tiedeken passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024. Beloved son of the late Herbert and Alice (née Sheridan) Tiedeken.
Jerry is survived by his loving wife, A. Jeanne (née Truskey) Tiedeken; children Jennifer Holz (Nick), Kristin Tiedeken, and Eric Tiedeken (Kelly); grandchildren, Nicholas, Gavin, Ella, Alexander, and Jack. He was predeceased by his son Craig Tiedeken.
Jerry served his...
Jorge Rafael Perales
Dec 25, 2024
Jorge Rafael Perales passed away surrounded by family on December 25, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, compassion, and a passion for continuous learning. Beloved son of the late Jorge and Sylvia (nee Gardner) Perales. He is survived by his wife, Ruana Perales; his children, Antonio and Emily; his aunt, Ruby Perry; and his cousin, Malone Perry.
Jorge have a...
Francis P. "Frank" Riehl
Dec 25, 2024
Francis P. “Frank” Riehl, of Drexel Hill, PA, a dedicated public servant and beloved member of his community, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024, at the age of 88.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Francis P. and Elizabeth (née Fennell) Riehl.
A proud veteran, Frank served honorably in the U.S. Army, where he developed a...
Gina Marie Massimo
Dec 25, 2024
Gina, a beloved daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on December 25, 2024, at the age of 34. Born on November 10, 1990, Gina touched the lives of everyone who knew her with her warmth, resilience, and radiant spirit.
Gina was born with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome and was cared for by the congenital team at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia....
James J. "Max" Boyle
Dec 25, 2024
James Joseph “Max” Boyle III, 70 years old, of Media, Pennsylvania passed away on December 25, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born to Mary Louise & James Boyle Jr, he was raised in Briarcliffe, PA and moved to Media, PA in 1997 with his family. Max graduated from Cardinal O’Hara High School in 1972, and graduated with...
Hazen Bradford Hiser
Dec 24, 2024
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Hazen Bradford Hiser, age 71, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, who passed away on December 24, 2024. Born on November 19, 1953, in Salem, Massachusetts, to Paul Kohler Hiser and Adrianne Elaine Hiser (née Volberding). After moving a few times due to dads career with GE the family...
William O. Gramlich
Dec 24, 2024
William Otto Gramlich, 86, of West Chester, PA, passed away December 24, 2024.
Born June 22, 1938, in Jersey City, NJ, he was a son of the late Otto and Anna (nee Schuman) Gramlich.
Bill served honorably in the U.S. Marines.
Bill excelled in basketball in high school and earned full scholarship to Rider College. He was the MVP from 1959-1960 with the...
Patricia A. Harp
Dec 24, 2024
Patricia (Gartley) Harp, 83, born November 10, 1941, in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, was an outgoing and loving soul whose warmth and compassion left an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to know her. She passed away peacefully the morning of December 24, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and countless cherished memories.
The daughter of George and Mabel (Hall)...
Michael A. Rufo
Dec 24, 2024
Michael A. Rufo, age 94, of Chadds Ford, PA, passed away on December 24, 2024.
Born in Overbrook, he was the son of the late Luciano and Carmella (née Mascia).
Mike, affectionately known as “Broadway,” loved to sing. He won an award for best singer on his honeymoon at the Mount Airy Lodge and was often found singing karaoke with his family...
Patricia A. Pasquella
Dec 23, 2024
Patricia A. Pasquella (nee Goerlach), age 84, of Lansdowne, PA, passed away on December 23, 2024. Born in Drexel Hill, PA. Patricia was a proud alum of West Catholic High School. Services and Interment are Private.
Julia Ann Kane
Dec 23, 2024
This is a testimony of Julie Ann O’Meara-Fitzpatrick-Kane’s total trust in God and her profoundly deep friendship, yes friendship, with Jesus.
Way back in the 1900’s, Margaret (Maggie) O’Meara was living her best life on the lush green meadows of Ireland, with God, family, hard work, song and dance. It was a financially challenged, but happy, life.
As was customary at the...
Marian Replogle
Dec 22, 2024
Marian Replogle of Little Flower Manor, formerly a 78-year resident of Upper Darby, passed away December 22, 2024. She was 99 years old – 6 weeks shy of her 100th birthday. Born in Lansdale, PA, she was the daughter of the late William H. and Mabel Beissel Long.
Marian was a 1943 graduate of Upper Darby High School. She worked for...
Gary S. Lewis
Dec 22, 2024
Gary Scott Lewis of Drexel Hill, PA died unexpectedly in his sleep during the evening of December 22, 2024, at the age of 70. Gary had been in excellent health; his doctor speculates he likely suffered a massive heart attack or a pulmonary embolism during the night.
Gary was born on May 7, 1954 in Blue Island, IL to Robert Franklin...
Amy Robinson Ferguson
Dec 22, 2024
Amy Robinson Ferguson, 81, of Bryn Mawr, PA, formerly of Chestertown, MD, and Yardley, PA, passed away December 22, 2024.
Born January 20, 1943 in Yonkers, NY, she was a daughter of the late Milton and Lillian (nee Watson) Robinson.
She was a graduate of Ridgewood High School and Westminster College where she met her husband Gerald. Amy first worked as a...
John H. Weber, Jr.
Dec 22, 2024
John Henry Weber, Jr., (“Jack”) 89, of West Chester, PA, formerly of Yeadon, PA, was carried home to be with his Savior on December 22, 2024.
Born March 11, 1935, in Yeadon, PA, he was a son of the late John and Alma (nee Thum) Weber.
Jack worked as a pipe fitter for Sun Shipbuilding and Drydock Company and later at the...
Eleanor M. "Lee" Gillis
Dec 21, 2024
Eleanor M "Lee" Gillis, 77, of Washington DC, beloved wife of the late Kevin Boyle and loving daughter of the late John A. Gillis M.D. and Eleanor (Ryan) Gillis of Newtown Square Pa., passed away Saturday morning Dec. 21, 2024 in Monroeville, Pa surrounded by her sisters, Marge and Vicki. She is survived by siblings, Margaret Gillis of Elkins Park,...
Gennaro J. Maffia, (Jerry) Ph.D.
Dec 21, 2024
Gennaro J. Maffia (Jerry), Ph.D., of Newtown Square, PA, a distinguished figure in the field of chemical engineering and an inspiring educator, passed away on December 21, 2024, at the age of 74.
Born on November 23, 1950, in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Gennaro and Lillian (née Aldridge) Maffia.
Dr. Maffia, earned a B.S. and M.S. in...
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