Dec 14, 2020

Mary Patricia Garrahan (nee McElduff), 95, passed away on December 14, 2020.

Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1925, she was the daughter of the late John V. and Mary C. (nee Boyle) McElduff. Mary was a grade school teacher and she worked for Garrahan Equipment. She was a prolific writer. Mary was a member of the Navy...

Dec 13, 2020

Linus “Victor” Dornisch, age 80, of Drexel Hill, passed away on December 13, 2020. Born in Philadelphia, PA, in 1940, he was the son of the late Linus V. and Marguerite A. Dornisch (nee Flickinger).

Victor was the beloved husband of the late Mary Ellen Dornisch (nee Remy) and dear brother-in-law to Nancy R. O’Neill (David) and...

Dec 13, 2020

Martha (Marti) D. Morrissey, age 92, of Boothwyn, PA, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020.

Marti was born on May 24, 1928 in Belmont, MA.  She was predeceased in death by her beloved husband, Stanley E. Morrissey, Sr., her son, Stanley (Butch) E. Morrissey, Jr., and her daughter, Susan Tunaitis.  She is survived by her son,...

Dec 13, 2020

Mary Ann Mittleman of Lansdowne, PA, died at home on December 13, 2020, following a brave battle with glioblastoma.   She was the widow of Victor Mittleman, who preceded her in death in 1979.

She was born in Altoona, PA in 1932, the youngest of six children of Anna and Ignatius Caster.

Upon graduation from Altoona...

Dec 12, 2020

Mildred Whall, SHCJ

December 10, 1927 – December 12, 2020

Teacher, Pastoral Care and Faith Formation Worker

Mildred (Millie) Whall, SHCJ, a Sister of the Holy Child Jesus for 70 years, died peacefully on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at Holy Child Center. She was 93. A dear friend of Sister Millie’s shared, “I’ll never know a...

Dec 12, 2020

Janet M. Doherty (nee Updyke), age 71, of Springfield, PA, formerly of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on December 12, 2020.

Born in Drexel Hill, PA, she was the daughter of the late James and Mary Updyke (nee Bauhaus).

Janet was a 1966 graduate of Archbishop Prendergast High School in Drexel Hill, PA.  She had...

Dec 10, 2020

In loving memory of Deborah Ann Childs

Sunrise: August 30, 1945

Sunset: December 10, 2020

Quietly and peacefully in the early afternoon hours at 12:30 PM on Thursday, December 10, 2020, Deborah Ann Childs departed this mortal life.

Deborah was born to the late Bernard and Edna Cowdery on August 30, 1945....

Dec 9, 2020

Timothy “TJ” Fite, Jr., age 27, of Newtown Square, PA, passed away on December 9, 2020.

Born in Colwyn, PA, he was the beloved son of Timothy, Sr. and Theresa (nee Stewart) Fite.

TJ is also survived by his loving siblings, Kelly Elizabeth Bonner (Kyle Grant),  Katrina Lynn Fite and Ryan Matthew Fite.

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Dec 9, 2020

Paul L. Rucci, age 76, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on December 9, 2020. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the beloved son of the late Joseph, Sr. and Philomena Rucci (nee Carbone).

Paul was the loving friend of Robin C. Schatz and caring uncle of Pamela Hoshield, Linda Reitz, Kathleen Kirchhoefer, Karen Baker, and Dale Schwab....

Dec 9, 2020

Bernard “Mr. Bernie” J. Dolan Sr., 74, of West Chester, formerly of Upper Darby, PA passed away on December 9, 2020 at the Coatesville VA Medical Center.

Born in 1946 in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of the late John and Dorothy (née McLaughlin) Dolan.

Bernie served honorably in the US Marine Corps during the...

Dec 8, 2020

William G. Brewton, 61, of Chester Springs, PA, passed away December 8, 2020.

Born February 26, 1959 in Oakland, CA, he was the son of Theresa (nee Gross) and the late Bobby G. Brewton.

He was a graduate of Downingtown High School and attended Delaware County Community College and Villanova University. He was employed by Wang of Boston, Verizon and...

Dec 8, 2020

Daniel J. "Dan" Razzano, Sr., Age 97, of Aston, PA, formerly of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on December 8, 2020.

Dan proudly and honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps during World War II.  In his pastime, he enjoyed watching the Phillies, relaxing in Ocean City, NJ, going to the casinos, and spending time...

Dec 8, 2020

On Tuesday, December 8, 2020, Angelo S. Pagnotti passed away at the age of 73. He leaves behind his loving wife, Elisa Pagnotti, who together shared endless memories for more than two decades.

Born in Olyphant, PA to Julia and Dominic Ponelli, Angelo was predeceased by his parents and wife and mother of his children, Carmella. Survived...

Dec 8, 2020

James W. Rosenthal, 85, of West Chester, PA, returned to His Heavenly Father on December 8, 2020. Jim’s faith in Jesus Christ gave him peace in his final days.

Born July 13, 1935 in Columbus, OH, he was the son of the late Walter and Melba (nee Brophy) Rosenthal. He served honorably in the U.S. Army.

Dec 7, 2020

Ralph L. Urban, age 90, of Newtown Square, PA passed away peacefully on December 7, 2020.

Born in Concord Township, PA, he was the son of the late Edgar and Ethel (nee Hart) Urban. Ralph was a graduate of West Chester High School.

After serving his country as a sergeant in the U.S. Army for...

Dec 5, 2020

Suzan Anne Ogram (Johnson), age 65, passed away on December 5, 2020 after a brief illness.

Sue was raised in Morton and lived in Woodlyn for a while before moving to West Chester in 1985 with her husband. She graduated from Ridley High School (class of 1973), worked at State Farm and more recently West Chester Area...

Dec 5, 2020

James F. "Jim" Hennelly, age 88, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on December 5, 2020.   Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late John and Helen Hennelly (nee Walsh).

Jim served in the United States Army during the Korea War era.   He was employed as a Controller/Accounting in the paper and packaging industry.

Dec 4, 2020

Ruric S. “Rick” Orrell, Jr., age 84, of Folsom, PA, passed away on December 4, 2020. Born in Darby, PA, he was the beloved son of the late Ruric S. Orrell, Sr. and Ruth Lincoln McConnell.

Rick was a member of Holmes Fire Company for 65 years. A past Fire Chief, past President, and life member of...

Dec 4, 2020

On Friday, December 4, 2020, Anthony ‘Tony’ Castagna, loving husband, father, and friend, passed away in the comforting presence of his wife and daughter.

Born May 23 1945 in Philadelphia, PA and moved to Newtown Square, PA with his family at the age of 10. He attended Marple Newtown High School and was an accomplished athlete, running...

Dec 4, 2020

Margaret C. Porter, age 99, of Media, PA, formerly of Springfield, PA, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2020.

A native of Philadelphia, Margaret Porter was born and raised in West Philadelphia, and spent over 64 years in St. Cathage Parish. She attended the West Philadelphia Catholic Girls’ High School and graduated on June 8, 1940.  At...