John Hughes
Apr 23, 2021
John J. Hughes, age 93, of Bala Cynwyd, PA died on April 23, 2021. Beloved husband of Helen V. Hughes (nee Cermack); loving father of John Hughes, Jr. (Helen), Jean Anne Principato (Frank), Helene Lynch (the late Fran), and Michael Hughes (Jennifer); caring grandfather of Jamie, Francis, Jenny, Andrew, Taylor, Allison, Cara, and the late Frankie; great-grandfather of Quinn;...
Shirley Owens
Apr 22, 2021
Owens, Shirley Lee, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021, in St. Louis, Missouri after a brief illness. She was 95 years young.
Born in Kansas City, MO on July 3, 1925 to the late Herman and Marguerite Oelschlaeger, Shirley was the beloved wife of Clifford W. Owens, who preceded her in death for 69 years.
...Frederick Bergner
Apr 22, 2021
Frederick Anthony Bergner, 70, of West Chester, PA, passed away on April 22, 2021.
Born April 25, 1950 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Frederick A. and Blanche (nee Fiesler) Bergner.
Fred served honorably in the U.S. Army as a Captain.
Fred graduated from Bishop Walsh High School in...
Joseph Tinari
Apr 22, 2021
Joseph C. Tinari, age 89, of Havertown, PA, passed away peacefully as he slept in his home on April 22, 2021.
Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1932, Joseph was the son of the late Aquilino and Lucy (nee Mamone) Tinari. He graduated from St. Thomas More High School. Joseph served honorably in the US Army during the...
Ngozi Ekeleme
Apr 20, 2021
Ngozi Ekeleme (nee Ukairo), age 53, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on April 20, 2021. Born in Nigeria to Agaoha and Ukachi Ukairo, Ngozi worked as a Recreational Support Professional in the healthcare industry. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Emmanuel Ekeleme and is survived by her sister Nwogu Priscillia Ezioma of Nigeria.
Relatives and friends...
Maryanne Hoagland
Apr 20, 2021
MARYANNE HOAGLAND (NEE LION)
November 2, 1941 – April 20, 2021
Maryanne passed away peacefully on the morning of April 20, 2021
She was born in Philadelphia and lived, along with her parents Elmer and Elsie Lion, in a lively and loving multi-generational home including her maternal grandparents and one aunt.
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Elizabeth McArdle
Apr 20, 2021
Elizabeth Ann "Betty Ann" (nee Thomas) McArdle, 82, of West Chester, PA on April 20, 2021.
Betty Ann was a graduate of Villa Maria Academy and Immaculata College. After college she worked in the Home Economics Department at PECO and later was a certified Travel Agent. Betty Ann had many hobbies and won awards at the Philly Flower...
Emma McClafferty
Apr 19, 2021
Emma M. McClafferty (nee Scherych), age 92, of Springfield, PA, passed away on April 19, 2021.
Born in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Ann (nee Walter) Scherych.
Emma was the beloved wife of Paul R. McClafferty; the loving mother of Jeffrey P. McClafferty (Nan) and Jennifer M. Casper...
Mary Guida
Apr 19, 2021
Mary V. Guida (nee Venuti), age 97, of Erie, PA, formerly of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on April 19, 2021. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Sebastiano and Mary Venuti.
Mary was predecease by her beloved husband, Emilio R. Guida and her siblings Toni, Flo, Frank, Anna and Joe. She is survived...
Delores Metz Judd
Apr 19, 2021
Delores Metz Judd, 90, of Newtown Square, PA, passed peacefully away April 19, 2021 in her longtime home.
Her son, Bruce H. Judd, and daughter, Cynthia L. Judd, were happily fulfilling her wishes to care for and comfort her at the residence.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of Carl E. and Helen Catherine Metz. Her beauty always...
Anne Gustafson
Apr 18, 2021
Anne M. (nee Flynn) Gustafson, 81, of West Chester, formerly of Malvern, PA, passed away on April 18, 2021.
Anne Marie Flynn was born in South West Philadelphia in August 1939 to William and Anna (nee Toner) Flynn. As an only child Anne quickly learned how to make friends. She went to Most Blessed Sacrament grade school...
Anne Chiango
Apr 18, 2021
Anne T. “Nancy” Chiango, age 83, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2021.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was predeceased by her parents, Freeman and Mary (nee Rogan) Glackens, her beloved husband of 59 years, Dominic J. Chiango, daughter, Donnamarie Vennell, and brother, Albert Glackens.
Nancy was a graduate of West...
Michael McGrellis
Apr 18, 2021
Michael Francis ”Mick” McGrellis, age 51, of Glen Mills, PA, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2021.
Born in London, England and raised in County Derry, Northern Ireland, he was the son of Daniel and Eileen (nee McLaughlin) McGrellis.
Mick was a self-employed carpenter who was an expert craftsman in his field. He was an...
Debbie Degefa
Apr 18, 2021
Debbie Degefa passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at home from ovarian cancer. She was 44.
Born on October 27, 1976 in Dembi Dollo, Welega in South-western Ethiopia. She was the second of Degefa Etana and Tesfaye Aga’s four children.
Debbie was highly spiritual and lived her life in service of others. At her...
Anne Knupp
Apr 18, 2021
Anne Knupp (nee Czeredarczuk), age 59, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on April 18, 2021. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary Czeredarczuk (nee Thiel).
Anne recently retired from the Social Security Administration as a Materials Resource Analyst, where she had met her husband, Donald.
She enjoyed...
Donald Dougherty, Sr.
Apr 18, 2021
Donald A. Dougherty Sr., age 86 of Broomall, PA, on April 18, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Don was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 57 years Joan M. (Nee Kilpatrick), his parents Joseph and Winifred (nee Breslin) and his eight siblings. He is survived by his children Don (Donna),...
Ronald Gallagher
Apr 17, 2021
Ronald “Uncle Ronnie” Gallagher, age 76, of Broomall, PA passed away on April 17, 2021.
Born in Darby, PA to the late Francis P. and Catherine (nee Coyle) Gallagher. Ronald worked as a Postal Clerk for the United States Post Office until his retirement. He also proudly served his country as a member of the National Guard....
Marion Castiglioni
Apr 16, 2021
Marion C. Castiglioni (nee Migliaccio), age 86 of Glenolden, formerly of Philadelphia, passed away on April 16, 2021. She was a woman of amazing wisdom, involved in the lives of her three children Edith (Joseph) Trafka, Anthony (Patricia) and Diane, grandchildren, Andrea (Gary) Hill, Erica (Richard) Masciantonio, Rosanne (Eddy) and James Jr.; great-grandchildren James III, Julianna, Blake and Giavanna....
Francis Tripodi
Apr 16, 2021
Frank Tripodi, 49, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on April 16, 2021.
Frank was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and Temple Law School. After several years as an associate with Dechert, Frank joined Troutman Pepper. He became a partner, handling employee benefits issues. Frank’s career was marked not only by his legal skill and business...
Patricia Carroll
Apr 16, 2021
With family by her side, Patricia A. Carroll passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on Friday, April 16th in the comfort and care of her assisted living facility, Rose Tree Place in Media, PA . Patricia was born in Philadelphia as the daughter of Joseph N. Brogan and Elizabeth M. Bennett and is sister to Ann Tague who survives her....
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