Marcia Berish
Jan 3, 2021
Marcia P. Berish, age 80, of West Chester, PA, formerly of Potomac, MD, passed away on January 3, 2021.
Born January 11, 1940 in Glastonbury, CT to the late Reginald and Sarah (nee Beakey) Putnam.
Marcia was the beloved wife of the late James O. Berish; loving mother of Jennifer B. Sullivan (Joseph J., III);...
Henry Hahn, Jr.
Jan 3, 2021
Henry W. Hahn, Jr. passed away on January 3, 2021. He was predeceased by his parents Henry W. Hahn, Sr. and Veronica Krisnitski Hahn. Also by his brother Joseph Hahn.
Henry was a graduate of West Catholic High School for Boys and a longtime usher at St. Cyril’s Church. He was a retired electrician and had previously...
Patricia Leber
Jan 3, 2021
Patricia A. “Pat” Leber (nee Henry), 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 3, 2021. Pat was born and raised in Drexel Hill, PA to the late Peter Henry Sr. and Sarah Henry (nee O’Hare).
She and her husband of 54 years, Harry, raised 4 children in their home in Newtown Square, Pa. After relocating...
Kathryn Czlapinski
Jan 2, 2021
Kathryn D. Czlapinski, age 76, of Ardmore, PA, passed away on January 2, 2021.
Born in Boston, MA, she was the daughter of the late Edward L. and Agnes M. (nee Kelley) Dyer.
Kathryn served as a nun for many years and was employed in the healthcare industry as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She had a...
Catherine Geller
Jan 1, 2021
Catherine D. Geller (nee Devlin), age 82, of Broomall, PA, passed away on January 1, 2021.
Born in Darby, PA, to the late Edward P. and Catherine (nee Fennell) Devlin.
Catherine spent majority of her life in Broomall, PA, but grew up in South Philadelphia. She never missed the Mummers Parade or The Lawrence Welk...
William Wilson, Jr.
Jan 1, 2021
William J. Wilson, Jr., 89, of Philadelphia, Pa passed away on January 1, 2021. He was the devoted husband of the late Alice W. Wilson and the beloved son of the late William J. Wilson, Sr. and Edith Miller Wilson.
William was an avid collector of military metals and memorabilia. He was a member of the Frankford...
Barbara Spillane
Jan 1, 2021
Spillane, Barbara T., 91, formerly of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on January 1, 2021.
She was a proud graduate of West Catholic High School class of 1948. Employed by Bell Tel, Upper Darby, PA for over 40 years. A lifetime member of the Bell Pioneers. She was the administrator for St. Alice Parish CCD for over...
Jane Shaw
Jan 1, 2021
Jane Dalton Shaw, 88, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, published author and teacher, died peacefully January 1, 2021, at home in Villanova after a brief struggle with cancer.
Jane is survived by her husband, Richard Shaw, daughters Cindy Shaw, Karen Shaw and Amy Pomrink, son in law, Matt Pomrink, and grandchildren Maddie and J.J. Pomrink.
Jane...
Torina Caruso
Jan 1, 2021
Torina Teta Caruso, age 78, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on January 1, 2021. Born in Italy, she was the daughter of the late Armando and Rosina Teta (nee Giove).
Torina had been employed for DeVito Brothers Iron Works in Ardmore, PA and retired in November, 2020.
In addition to her parents, Torina was...
Marina Lee
Jan 1, 2021
Marina Harker Lee, age 88, of Wayne, PA, passed away on January 1, 2021 in West Chester, PA. Marina was born in Rome, Italy on June 18, 1932. She was the beloved daughter of Ernesto and Antonietta (née Carissimi) Licenziati.
Marina is survived by her loving children Elizabeth Robins, Jennifer Harker Schmidt, and her youngest daughter, Alexandra Harker...
Michael Finley
Jan 1, 2021
Michael G. Finley, 66, of West Chester, PA, passed away January 1, 2021.
Born February 23, 1954 in Newtown Square, PA, he was a son of the late Francis and Agnes (nee Bethner).
Michael was a skilled arborist and was very passionate about his tree business. He adored his children and was very active in taking...
William Rainer
Dec 30, 2020
William C. “Bill” Rainer, age 80, of Springfield, PA passed away on December 30, 2020. Born in Philadelphia, PA on April 23, 1940 to the late William & Catherine Rainer (nee Hettle).
Bill is survived by his children William (Katina), Nicole (Brian), Robert (Nadine); siblings Judy Matelli (Joe), the late Robert (Pat), John (Laura), Cathy Morgan (Dennis),...
Joseph Yamaoka
Dec 30, 2020
Joseph Han Yamaoka departed this life on 30 December 2020 peacefully in his sleep after a difficult cancer fight. He is mourned by all those who knew him during his 85 years. Born in Los Angeles, California 13 February 1935 to Otto Han Yamaoka of Los Angeles and Mizuze “Mia” Ichioka of Hiroshima, Japan. The Yamaokas were early screen...
James Prendergast
Dec 30, 2020
James Edward Prendergast, 59, formerly of Rosemont, died on December 30th, 2020 at home in Malvern, surrounded by his family. Jim was preceded in death by his parents Daniel and Kathleen Prendergast (nee Kennealy) and brother Dan Prendergast (Vic). Jim is survived by his loving wife Kate (nee Nealis), their three sons, Tim, Chris, and Matt, sister Lynn Gibbs...
Mary Walls
Dec 30, 2020
Mary Theresa “Mom” Walls, 91, of Aston, PA (longtime resident of Briarcliffe) passed away on December 30, 2020, surrounded by family. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Edward J. Walls, first born son Edward and her parents William and Mary (nee Hinphey) Young.
Mary was proud of her childhood roots growing up in a section of North Philadelphia known as Swampoodle, a neighborhood that she said...
Ellen McConney
Dec 29, 2020
It's with great sadness that Ellen T. (nee McFadden) McConney, 71, of West Chester, PA, passed away suddenly on December 29, 2020 at her home.
She was the beloved wife of Patrick H. McConney; loving mother of Patrick T. McConney (Melody), Colleen M. Mullen (Shawn), Matthew J. McConney (Kristie); Mom Mom to Maggie, Shawn Jr., Kevin, Tara,...
Martha Styer
Dec 29, 2020
Martha Jane “Murph” Styer, 78, of Ocean City, NJ, and formerly of Lansdowne, PA, passed away on December 29,, 2020.
Born in October 1942, in Upper Darby, PA, she was the daughter of William C. and Jeannette (nee Whittaker) Meade.
Martha was the beloved wife of Paul Styer; loving mother to Catherine Lynam (Jim), Timothy Styer (Alicia)...
Allen Paul
Dec 29, 2020
Allen Richard Paul, Rich, Richie or Ricky as many knew him left this world the morning of December 29th and went to join family members and friends in the great beyond. He was taken from this earth by this global pandemic that has wreaked havoc on the world this past year. His death will be remembered in our world...
Rafael Petrosian
Dec 29, 2020
Rafael (Rafo) Petrosian, age 66, of West Chester, PA, passed away unexpectedly on December 29, 2020.
He was born in Yerevan, Armenia on March 11, 1954. He grew up with a passion for art and music. He met his wife Sara in 1972. They immediately had a special connection that blossomed and have been married for the...
Joseph Brand, III PhD
Dec 28, 2020
Joseph G. “Joe” Brand, III PhD, age 75, of Chester Springs, PA, formerly of Wayne, PA, passed away on December 28, 2020.
Born in Lebanon, PA to the late Joseph G. Brand, Jr. and Bessie L. (nee Knerr) Brand.
He was the beloved husband of Gail C. Corrado, MD (nee Orner); loving father of Megan...
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