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...
Michelle Ciabattoni
Dec 21, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear Michelle Ciabattoni (née Hofmann), who passed away peacefully in her home on December 21, 2024, at the young age of 40. Michelle was a cherished daughter, wife, mother, and friend who touched the lives of all who knew her.
Born and raised in Havertown, PA, Michelle was the...
Maureen M. Miller
Dec 21, 2024
Maureen Murphy Miller, age 63, of West Chester, PA, passed away on December 21, 2024. Born in Southwest Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Dennis and Elizabeth Murphy (nee Teasdale).
Maureen was the beloved wife of Robert Miller; loving mother of Stephanie Purcell (Christian), Erin Hayes (Andrew), and MaryKate Miller; adoring grandmother of Rooney James and Maeve Murphy...
Sr. Gloria Coleman, SHCJ
Dec 20, 2024
Gloria Coleman, SHCJ
September 6, 1926 - December 20, 2024
Educator, Administrator
Rosemont, Pennsylvania – Gloria Coleman, SHCJ, a Sister of the Holy Child Jesus for 77 years, died on Friday, December 20, 2024. She was 98.
Sister Gloria’s work in ecumenism and interreligious affairs was legendary throughout the Society of the Holy Child Jesus and beyond. She was passionate about building relationships with...
Dolores E. Costantini
Dec 20, 2024
Dolores E. Costantini (née Onorato), 92, of West Chester, PA, formerly of Yeadon, passed away on December 20, 2024.
Born in Philadelphia in 1932, she was the daughter of the late William and Helen (née Antonucci) Onorato.
Dolores was the beloved wife of the late Raymond Costantini; Loving mother of Elaine O’Connor (the late Charles), Esther Wooley, Evelyn DiMarco (Giustino); grandmother of...
Howard Lewis Gregg
Dec 20, 2024
Howard Lewis Gregg of Newtown Square, PA passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024 at the age of 91. Howard was born on May 12, 1933 in Upper Darby, PA. He grew up in Ardmore, PA and graduated from Lower Merion High School. Shortly after graduation, he joined the Navy and was stationed on the USS Mindoro aircraft carrier, where...
William C. Stuhlman
Dec 18, 2024
It is with great sadness that the Stuhlman family announces the passing of their father William C. Stuhlman Sr. who passed away peacefully at the age of 97.
Bill is preceded in death by his loving wife Ann, who passed on March 21, 2020 at the age of 92, as well as his mother Mary, sister Dolly (Albert Cooley), son-in-law John...
David and Angela Jenkins
Dec 17, 2024
David R. Jenkins and Angela D. Jenkins passed away December 17, 2024 within hours of each other. Beloved husband and wife on earth for 70 years, forever together in heaven for eternity.
David was the loving son of John C. and Mary (nee Wilson) Jenkins and Angela was the beloved daughter of Leonard and Mildred (nee DeFeo) DeSantis. They are survived...
Albert J. "Abby" DeFruscio, Jr.
Dec 17, 2024
Albert J. DeFruscio, Jr. “Abby”, 71, of Broomall, PA, passed away suddenly December 17, 2024.
Born April 15, 1953 in Darby, PA, he was a son of the late Albert J., Sr., and Michelina (nee George) DeFruscio.
Abby graduated from Haverford High School in 1972. In his early adult years, he was a Manoa Fireman. He was a founding partner of JATVAC...
Janet A. Annett
Dec 16, 2024
Janet A. Annett (nee Entriken), age 88, of Havertown, PA, passed away on December 16, 2024. She was surrounded by her family. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Mary Entriken (nee Hunter).
Janet's 63-year marriage was a testament to her devotion and love. She shared her life with George, creating a bond that served...
Sr. Bernadette Marie Longtin, SHCJ
Dec 15, 2024
Bernadette Longtin, SHCJ
October 18, 1939 – December 15, 2024
Educator, Administrator, American Province Leader, Social Worker
Rosemont, Pennsylvania – Bernadette Longtin, a Sister of the Holy Child Jesus, died peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2024, in Washington, D.C. She was 85.
For 59 years, Sister Bernadette ministered as a Holy Child Sister with a quiet sense of service and gratitude, which deepened as...
Larry T. Walls
Dec 14, 2024
Larry T. Walls, 79, of Coatesville, PA, formerly of Cyclone, WV, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024.
Born June 16, 1945, in Man, WV, he was the son of the late Frank and Audrey (Cook) Walls.
Larry was a proud graduate of Oceana High School and went on to work for Eastern Coal and later Peabody Coal, where he served as...
Alan M. Gardner, M.D.
Dec 14, 2024
Dr. Alan M Gardner, 82, a Psychiatrist from West Chester passed away peacefully of a dementia-related illness on Saturday December 14, 2024.
Born and raised in Wallingford, PA, he was the son of noted local artists Cyril and Florance Gardner and brother to Virginia Lawrence (deceased) and Edward Gardner (Ildico) of Bryn Mawr.
A 1960 graduate of Nether Providence High School (now...
Paul J. Dinsmore
Dec 14, 2024
Paul J. Dinsmore, age 73, of West Chester, PA, formerly of Drexel Hill and Havertown, PA, passed away on December 14, 2024.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late John and Katherine Dinsmore (née English).
Paul was a lifelong learner, educator, coach and dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He started his career as a high school math and...
Marianne Frawley
Dec 13, 2024
Marianne Frawley, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and family matriarch, died peacefully in her sleep on Friday morning, December 13, 2024, at the age of 95. She was the daughter of the late Karl and Maria Harsch (nee Rank). She is predeceased by her loving husband of over 58 years Cornelius Frawley, and survived by her son Thomas...
Francis Gillin
Dec 13, 2024
Francis “Frank” Gillin, age 72, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on December 13, 2024. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph and Lucille Gillin (nee McFadden).
Frank was the beloved husband of Margaret M. Gillin (nee Horan); loving father of Lisa Gillin-Kennedy (Rocky) and Tracy Senkow; grandfather of J.T., Luke, and Shawn; caring brother of...
Nicholas J. Bailey
Dec 12, 2024
Nicholas J. “Nick” Bailey, age 88, of Media, PA, passed away on December 12, 2024. Born in Ferns, County Wexford, Ireland, he was the son of the late John J. and Catherine Bailey (nee Kearney).
Nick was a distinguished Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania. In his early career, he laid the groundwork for his illustrious career by working with the U.S. Forest...
Florence E. Medica
Dec 12, 2024
Florence E. “Lyn” Medica (nee Yeager), age 87, of Havertown, PA, passed away on December 12, 2024 peacefully at home. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the beloved daughter of the late Franklin A. and Florence E. Yeager (nee McClain).
She was the oldest of four children. Lyn graduated Sharon Hill High school in 1955. She worked for the Atlantic Refining...
Catherine M. Witt
Dec 12, 2024
Catherine M. Witt November 8, 1937-December 12, 2024
Catherine McCullough Witt, age 87, of Broomall, PA, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024. Born in Philadelphia, she was the youngest of four daughters born to her loving parents, Michael and Margaret McCullough (Henry).
Catherine was a proud graduate of West Catholic Girls High School in Philadelphia, Class of 1955. Catherine was deeply...
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