Mar 3, 2021

George Pickering, Jr., 78, of Coatesville, PA, passed away March 3, 2021.

Born December 14, 1942 in Camden, NJ, he was a son of the late George, Sr., and Gertrude (nee Davies) Pickering.

In his youth, George was a national rowing champion, state wrestling champion as well as a gymnast and semi pro football player. ...

Mar 2, 2021

Robert E. “Bob” Taylor, 82, of West Chester, PA, passed away on March 2, 2021.

Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1938, he was the son of the late James H. and Althea (nee Martin) Taylor. Robert was an active member of the Sons of Norway. He enjoyed traveling to many locations, listening to ”Doo Wop music,” cars, and motorcycles....

Mar 2, 2021

Mary Bradley (nee Sabados), age 90, of Crum Lynne, PA, passed away on March 2, 2021.  Born in St. Clair, PA, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Verna Sabados (nee Yacik).  As the family matriarch Mary was known as “Baba” (grandmother) to both family and friends alike.

Mary was an active member of St....

Mar 1, 2021

Richard L. “Dick” Colden, age 99, of Woolwich Twp., N.J., born in Philadelphia in 1921, lived in West Philadelphia and was a longtime resident of Drexel Hill, PA, reunited on March 1, 2021 with his beloved wife Marian A. (nee Magee), his parents, Harry R. and Anna R. Colden (nee Montague) and his siblings Henry, John, William, Francis and...

Feb 28, 2021

Kathleen Boileau “Kath” Ward, age 50, of Broomall, PA, passed away suddenly on February 28, 2021.

Kath had the unique ability of making friends out of strangers and was willing to go above and beyond for anyone she met. She was rooted by her faith of the Holy Family and her love for her family and friends....

Feb 28, 2021

Francis J. Gallagher “Frank”, 90, of West Chester, PA and formerly of Penn Wynn, PA passed away on February 28, 2021.

Born in 1930, Frank was the son of the late Patrick J. and Kathryn (née Kennedy) Gallagher.

He was the beloved husband of the late Elise F. (née Gutekunst) Gallagher; loving father of Francis...

Feb 28, 2021

James R. "Jimmy" Riley, age 68, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on February 28, 2021.   Born in Darby, PA, he was the son of the late Francis X. and Helen Riley (nee McLaughlin).

As a young child, Jimmy lived in the "The Meadows" section of Philadelphia then moved to Yeadon, PA on June 15, 1960.  He...

Feb 27, 2021

Dolores "Dee" Miriam Whalen, 75, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away February 27, 2021.

Born September 11, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA, she was a daughter of the late William and Mary (nee Callahan) Whalen.

She worked in the accounting departments for over 25 years for Mutual, Willard, and then Comcast. Dee was a faithful friend,...

Feb 26, 2021

Karen Ruth (nee Myers) McCullough, 77, of Aldan, PA, passed away on February 26, 2021.

Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1943, she was the daughter of the late Charles “Bud” R. Myers (Jane R.) and Edna B. (nee Bevan) Schenk (Joseph W.). Karen was a 1961 graduate of Lansdowne Aldan High School and she worked as a...

Feb 26, 2021

Richard Francis DiGregorio "Coach Pop", "Coach D" or "Big Rich" , age 76 of West Chester, PA, passed away on Friday, February 26th, 2021.

Rich was born in Philadelphia on September 25th, 1944 to the late Guerino and Olivera (Fani) DiGregorio.

He was a graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School for Boys. A devoted son, husband,...

Feb 26, 2021

James Birchall Petrondi, 92, of Pottstown, PA, passed away on February 26, 2021.

Born December 19, 1928 in Ardmore, PA, he was the son of the late Igino and Annie (Birchall) Petrondi.  Upon graduating from Lower Merion High School in 1946, he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean war. Honorably discharged, he returned home to...

Feb 25, 2021

Marguerite E. “Marge” Zimath, age 85, of Ridley Park, PA, passed away on February 25, 2021. Born in Chester, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Pauline Haney (nee Crawford).

Marguerite was a 1953 graduate of Eddystone High School. She had previously been employed by Bell Telephone, Dupont and finally worked as a medical...

Feb 24, 2021

It is with great sadness that we share the sudden passing of William “Will” Burns Warner, on September 18, 2021, at the age of 32.

Will was born on June 27, 1989, raised in Broomall, PA and resided in Fayetteville, NC for the past several years. He is survived by his loving parents Diana and Robert Warner,...

Feb 24, 2021

Joseph F. “Jeff” Mackie, Jr., Ph.D., age 74, passed away surrounded by family on March 19, 2021.

Jeff is survived by Sandy (nee Hedrick), his wife of 50 years this May, of Paoli, PA; son Jeffrey and wife Stephanie (Ries); son Craig and wife Julianna (Snyder); and grandchildren Vivienne, Winston, Teddy, and Cecily.

Jeff was...

Feb 24, 2021

William Evans “Bill” Turner, age 72, of Philadelphia, passed away on April 22, 2021.

Born in Upper Darby, PA, he was the son of the late William Emerson and Mary Janet (nee Sensenig) Turner.

Growing up, Bill had fond memories of his days in Camp Hill, PA, with his friends Johnny and Billy.  They used...

Feb 24, 2021

Anna Marie “Mimi” McIntyre (nee McNamara), age 80, of Crum Lynne, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 16, 2021.

Born on January 14, 1941 in Philadelphia, PA, Anna Marie was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose McNamara (nee McCarty).

Mimi was known by all to be a kind, caring,...

Feb 24, 2021

John Edward Nelson, age 73, of Berwyn, PA, formerly of Wayne, PA, passed away on February 24, 2021.   Born in New Kensington, PA, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Martha Nelson (nee Heinrich).  John had been employed in the Environmental Services Department at Paoli Memorial Hospital.

John loved his family above all.  He made...

Feb 24, 2021

JOHN C. RITCHIE, III M.D., 96, of Newtown Square, PA and formerly of Lansdowne, PA, passed on February 24, 2021.

He was the beloved husband of the late Catherine Ritchie (née Dulin) and the late Elizabeth Ritchie (née Reamer); loving father of John Ritchie IV (Elaine), Michael Ritchie (Cheryl), Catherine Cosgrove (Edward) and Paul Ritchie (Terri); devoted grandfather of...

Feb 24, 2021

Earl T. Johnston, 86, of Newtown Square, formerly of Collingdale, passed away peacefully at home on the 11th of December, 2021.  He was the husband of Joanna Johnston (nee Ciliberti) with whom they shared 64 years of marriage.  Also survived by his four children, Thomas, Lisa DeMitis (Dom), Edward and Laura, his two grandchildren Gianna and Marissa DeMitis.  Beloved...

Feb 24, 2021

Anthony Joseph Stracciolini, age 89, of Garnet Valley, PA, formerly of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on January 22, 2021.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Anthony and Yolonda Stracciolini (née Cacchione).

Anthony was a veteran of the United States Army. He was the Director of the Medical School computer...