Mar 5, 2021

Theresa E. Ritacco ("Aunt Tess"), age 98, of Clifton Heights, PA passed away on March 5, 2021. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Atillio and Antoinette Ritacco (nee Bruno). She is survived by her brother Anthony Ritacco and many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.  She was predeceased by her brothers, John Guaglianone, Pasquale, Emilio and Ernie...

Mar 5, 2021

Carol Ann "Cubbie" Connell, age 80, passed into eternal life on Friday, March 5, 2021.

Cubbie was born in Philadelphia, PA and grew up in Havertown, PA. She attended St. Denis Grade School and Notre Dame High School in Moylan, PA where she graduated in 1958.  She bought a home in Lansdowne, PA in 1979 and lived there the...

Mar 4, 2021

MICHAEL LEO KELLER (“Mike”), 76, of Folsom, passed away on March 4, 2021, after a short but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born in Philadelphia, PA on April 8, 1944, Mike was the son of the late Leo and Marie (née Killian) Keller.

He was the beloved husband to Patricia (née Downs); loving father to...

Mar 3, 2021

Grace Robertson, age 90, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on March 3, 2021.   Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Ethel Robertson (nee Divenger).

From 1957-2005, Grace was the Chair of Girls Physical Education and Athletics at Northfield-Mount Hermon School in Mount Hermon, MA.  She obtained her Master’s Degree in Physical...

Mar 3, 2021

John W. Emrich, 79, of West Chester, PA, passed away March 3, 2021.

Born October 18, 1941 in Brooklyn, NY, he was a son of the late John S. and Anna (Cicak) Emrich.

John was the first in his family to graduate from college. He trained as a chemist and worked almost his entire career...

Mar 3, 2021

At the age of 92, Francis “Frank” Anthony Giovinazzo passed away on March 3, 2021, at his home in Margate, NJ.  His devoted and loving wife, Agnes (nee Iacullo), has been faithfully by his side, throughout their 66 years of marriage.  Frank was the father of five children: Tinamarie (Joe) Ventresca, Terry, Frank (Ginny), John (Tammy), and Carolyn (Joe)...

Mar 3, 2021

Joseph E. Brumfield “Joe”, 79, of West Chester, PA passed away on March 3, 2021.

Born in Philadelphia in 1941, Joe was the son of the late Joseph B.E. and Catherine (née McAtee) Brumfield.

He was the beloved husband of Carol Ann (née McGrath); loving father of Jane C. Crawford (Jaime), Lynn A. Deitrick (Kenny)...

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,...