Jul 23, 2021

Elizabeth Moore-Simpson, 72, of Upper Darby, passed away on July 23, 2021, with her children by her side.

Elizabeth (Libby or Liz), was born to Percy Jackson and Marian Cannon on August 29, 1948, in Chester, PA. Elizabeth is one of seven children: Ernest Ricketts, the late Betty Ricketts, Annette Burton, the late James Shavers, the late Percy Jackson,...

Jul 22, 2021

Matthew Dalton Roane, age 37, died unexpectedly on July 22, 2021, in Avondale, PA where he currently resided.

Matthew, born on March 9, 1984, in Williamsburg, VA, was the son of Sherrie Haywood Carmona (Waldo) and David Hill Roane (Mary Beth).  He has three brothers, Justin Roane (Amber), Alex Carmona, Gregory Carmona, and one “sister by choice”,...

Jul 22, 2021

Joseph “Joe” F. “Sully” Sullivan, age 57, of Broomall, PA, passed away on July 22, 2021. Born in Wynnewood, PA he was the son of the late John A. and Anne M. Sullivan (nee Schweitzer).

Sully worked as a Park Maintainer 1 in the Lower Merion Township. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, golfing, music, and was a dog...

Jul 22, 2021

Charles Carroll Knight, Jr., October 18, 1939-July 22, 2021

Charles Carroll Knight, Jr. (“Charlie”) died peacefully at home on July 22, following a lengthy battle with multiple health issues, including complications from a near fatal car accident he miraculously survived in 2014.

Charlie was born in Philadelphia in 1939 to Ruth Greene Knight and Charles...

Jul 21, 2021

Brian K. McGillian “Farmer”, on July 21, 2021, age 61, of Malvern, PA, formerly of Upper Darby, PA. Beloved son of Mary Teresa McGillian (nee Boyce) and the late Bernard Kevin McGillian; loving father of John McGillian (Jaclyn), Michael McGillian (Karyn), Matthew McGillian (Marikate), and Brianna McGillian; grandfather of Parker, Ryann, Teagan, Mia, Kevin, Avery, and Hailey. Also survived by...

Jul 20, 2021

Mary Jane Thomson (nee Kelleher), age 92, of Springfield, PA, passed away on July 20, 2021. Born in Forest City, PA, she was the daughter of the late Arthur S. and Mary Ethel Kelleher (nee Nicholls).

Mary Jane graduated from Pennsylvania School for the Deaf (PSD) in Mount Airy in 1949. She worked as an assembler at...

Jul 19, 2021

Barbara A. Paolini (nee Kuhlen), age 66, of Havertown, PA passed away on July 19, 2021.   Born in Darby, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Mary Kuhlen (Nee Hughes.

Barbara is survived by her loving husband, John Paolini.  Loving mother of Jeanna Stinehelfer (Sam), Danielle Miller (Jay), and Barbara Anne Paolini (John).  Also...

Jul 19, 2021

Jeffrey W. Mogul, age 63, of Havertown, PA, formerly of Westfield, PA, passed away on July 19, 2021.  Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of Anna Mogul (nee Sabatini) and the late Stanley Mogul.

Jeffrey enjoyed music, especially the blues.   He loved cars and motorcycles and was a good mechanic.  He loved spending time at...

Jul 18, 2021

Richard David Thompson, Jr. “Richy”, passed away on July 18, 2021. He was the beloved son of the late Richard D. and Edith (nee Martin) Thompson, Sr. He was predeceased by his younger brother, George M. Thompson. Richard is survived by his loving sister Edith “Edie” Thompson Janik and brother-in-law Richard Janik.

He learned his trade as...

Jul 18, 2021

Nancy L. Serruta, born March 2, 1947 in Waterbury, CT to George & Gladys (nee Diamond) Pelletier. She grew up in Cheshire, CT and was involved in many school and social activies. Her enjoyment of interacting with people led her to many fulfilling jobs over the years in running the people facing side of a variety of offices. Also,...

Jul 18, 2021

Gale C. Quinlan (nee Christiansen) of Havertown, PA, age 78, passed July 18, 2021.

Beloved wife of John J. “Jake” Quinlan. Devoted mother of Dori Braithwaite (Trey) and the late Mark J. “Quinny” Quinlan. Loving grandmother to Quin, Christian, Charlie, Jake and Ivy. Gale is survived by her sister in law Margie Quinlan (the late Gerry). She...

Jul 17, 2021

Dionysia Agnes McGrath (nee Gallagher), age 80, of Havertown, PA, passed away on July 17, 2021.

Dionysia was born on November 12, 1940 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Bernard and Rose Agnes Gallagher (nee McGrenra).  She was a graduate of Notre Dame deLourdes High School in Moylan, PA and worked in sales in the real estate industry....

Jul 16, 2021

Robert E. Snyder, age 84, of Media, PA, formerly of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on July 16, 2021. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Ewald A. and Margaret Snyder (nee Rodgers).

Robert was a veteran of the United States Army.  He had been employed as a Truck Mechanic for Liberty Ford...

Jul 15, 2021

Mr. Cha Bok You, age 85, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on July 15, 2021.

Services and interment will be private.

Jul 15, 2021

Josephine R. “Betty” Higgins (nee Considine), age 96, of Lancaster, PA, formerly of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on July 15, 2021.

Betty loved playing bingo, crocheting, going to the Atlantic City Casinos “777”, and playing the lottery.  She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America and the St. Andrew Seniors Group.

Betty...

Jul 15, 2021

Vincent J. “Vince” Lukach, age 85, of West Chester, PA, formerly of Woburn, MA, passed away on July 15, 2021. Born in Wilkes Barre, PA, he was the son of the late John and Gabriella Lukach (nee Wywiorski).

Vince was the Commander of American Legion post 101 in Woburn, MA, member of the Elk’s Club, and VFW...

Jul 14, 2021

Richard “Dick” Gibbs, 86, responded to His whistle to come home on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at his residence in Glen Mills, PA.  He was born on August 29, 1934 in Boston, MA and was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond T. Gibbs and Elizabeth (Weldon) Gibbs and his siblings, Pauline “Betty” Fraser, Raymond W. Gibbs and Elinor...

Jul 14, 2021

Jonathan Lane, architect, builder, and author, b. June 9, 1931, died in Bryn Mawr, PA on July 14th, 2021, of complications of heart disease and cancer.

A graduate of Cornell University (BA  1959) and MIT in architecture (BArch, 1962), he was a long-time resident of Wayne, PA and Towanda, PA. After 1962, Lane designed and built more than fifty...

Jul 13, 2021

Elizabeth A. Thomas (née Holloway), age 93, of Broomall, PA, formerly of Virginia Beach, VA, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2021.

Born in 1927, she was the daughter of the late George R., Sr. and Annie (née Taylor) Holloway.

She was raised in Chincoteague, VA, a hard-working fishing community, known for the story of...

Jul 12, 2021

Helen “Lois” (nee Smith) Johnston, 95, of Swarthmore, PA, passed away on July 12, 2021.

Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1926, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Helen (nee Cook) Smith. Lois was a graduate of Frankford High and in 1947 received a diploma from the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Nursing School...