Jul 22, 2020

Elizabeth H. “Helen” Lungren, age 90, of Media, PA, passed away peacefully with her dearest husband by her side on July 22, 2020.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the loving daughter of George and Elizabeth (nee Bell) Burns.

Helen was a graduate of Overbrook High School, Class of 1948.  She was employed with PECO for...

Jul 21, 2020

Dolores E. “Dee” Coughlin, 85, of Swarthmore, PA passed away on July 21, 2020. She was predeceased by her parents Frederick and Clara (McCracken) Coppock, her husband James and her sister Marion Rice.

Dee enjoyed crocheting, cooking and spending time with her family. She loved her career as a Nursery School Teacher at St. Matthew’s Church in...

Jul 21, 2020

Philip Monroe Anders, 76, of West Chester, PA, formerly of Malvern, PA, passed away after a long battle with cancer on July 21, 2020 peacefully, at home surrounded by his family.

Phil was born in 1944 in Ardmore, PA to the late James M. and Jeannette R. (Rudolph) Anders.  He attended Lower Merion High School (’61) and...

Jul 20, 2020

Elizabeth T. “Betty” Travia (nee Stahl), age 83, of Granite Run, formerly of Havertown, PA, passed away on July 20, 2020.  Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Stahl (nee Godella).

Betty is survived by her beloved husband of 54 years, Rocco Travia,. and her loving children Thomas R. Travia...

Jul 19, 2020

Elaine S. McKinney, 73, of Ridley Park, Pa passed away on July 19, 2020. She was predeceased by her parents Raymond & Helen (Ward) McKinney and her brother Robert.

Elaine was a graduate of Ridley High School where she was Senior Prom Queen. She was a stay at home Mom who took pride in being present for...

Jul 19, 2020

Harry James Doonan, age 87, of Sewell, NJ, passed away on July 19, 2020.  Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late James and Anne Doonan (nee Mitchell).

Harry was a 1952 graduate of West Catholic Boys High School in Philadelphia.   Harry served in the United States Army from 1953-1955.  He was employed as...

Jul 19, 2020

Nicholas C. “Nick” Tucker, age 27, of Ridley, PA, passed away suddenly due to injuries sustained in a car accident on July 19, 2020.  Born in Drexel Hill, PA, he was the son of Cheryl Tucker and Robert Brown and his biological father, Joseph Matuliewich.

Nick was employed for Rosati Plumbing.  He enjoyed sports, cars, music and...

Jul 18, 2020

Ann C. Sheridan (nee Davies), age 77, of Drexel Hill, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2020.

Born in Darby, PA, she was the beloved daughter of Hugh and Miriam (Trenary) Davies.

Ann was employed with Bryn Mawr Hospital in the Human Resource Division. Her number one love was spending time with her grandkids.  She...

Jul 18, 2020

Marie T. (nee Mazzei) Erbicella, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on July 18, 2020.

She was the beloved wife of Fred M. Erbicella; loving mother of Michael A. Erbicella, D.D.S., Linda S. Erbicella, O.D., and John M. Erbicella, M.D.; dear sister of Jacqueline Montemuro, Anthony Mazzei, Lorraine Picariello, and William Mazzei; Grandmother of Lauren, Michael, Catherine, John,...

Jul 18, 2020

Maureen Ann Bole Gibbons "Bean", 39, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away July 18, 2020.

Born...

Jul 18, 2020

Francis J.  “Frank” Paris, Jr., age 74, of Chester Springs, PA, passed away on July 18, 2020.

Born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Francis Paris, Sr. and Jane (nee Weippert) Paris.

Frank graduated from Cardinal Dougherty High School in 1964 and served in the US Army. After his service he attended his beloved Temple...

Jul 18, 2020

Jacqueline H. (nee Harper) Sharpless, 87, of West Chester, PA, passed away on July 18, 2020.

Born in New Cumberland, PA in 1932, she was the daughter of the late John R. and Katharine (nee Hoffman) Harper. Jacqueline’s first job was with Standard Oil/Esso. She spent many years working as a secretary at the Baptist Church of...

Jul 17, 2020

H. Palmer Woodcock, Jr., age 95, formerly of Radnor, PA, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.

Upon graduating from Marple Newtown High School, Palmer enlisted in the Navy. He was a decorated Veteran who served for two years as Signalman Second Class in the Landing Craft Infantry Division on the USS...

Jul 17, 2020

Harry E. Smith, 60, of Broomall, PA, passed away on July 17, 2020.

Harry was the loving son of Peggy O’Neill Smith; beloved husband of Kathy (nee Lyne) Smith; adoring father of Katelyn Smith, Ashley Smith, and Megan Smith; dear brother of Mark Smith (Eileen); caring uncle of Mark Smith, Jr.

Harry was a hardworking...

Jul 17, 2020

Jean H. Thompson, 92, a long-time resident of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on July 17, 2020.

Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1927, she was the daughter of the late William and Anna (nee Ryan) Pfister.

Jean met her husband Bob, shortly after he returned from his service in the Marine Corps during World War...

Jul 16, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family announces that on Thursday, July 16, 2020, Steven R. Schaad, a loving son and brother, passed away at the age of 54 at his residence in Arizona.

Steven was born on July 30,1965 in West Chester, PA. He is survived by his mother Louise Nicastro, father Ronald Schaad, stepmother...

Jul 16, 2020

Charles J. Gavin, Jr., age 71, of Norristown, PA, passed away on July 16, 2020.   Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Charles J. Gavin, Sr. and Kathleen Gavin (nee Conaty).

Charles had been employed as an Accountant.

In addition to his parents, Charles was predeceased by his sister, Mary Elizabeth...

Jul 15, 2020

Alva Buford Smith, age 90, of Audubon, PA, passed away on July 15, 2020.   Born in Kentucky, he was the son of the late Harry and Eva Smith (nee Caldwell).

Buford was a spirited man, great husband, father, grandfather, caregiver, and enjoyed a lifelong friendship and loyalty to those closest to him. He had a "presence", which was...

Jul 15, 2020

Susan Beneville Talucci, AKA Boom Boom and Fantastic Sue, passed away on July 15th at the age of 80 surrounded by her family.

Sue was born in Mt. Lakes, NJ on November 26, 1939 to Patricia and Edward Beneville and graduated from Mt. Lakes HS in 1957.  She had five siblings: Edward, Diane, Billy, Tish, and Biff. Sue’s sole...

Jul 14, 2020

Joan E. Wittig (née Rippel), 79, of West Chester, PA passed away on July 14, 2020.

Born in 1941 in Philadelphia, PA, Joan was the daughter of the late Adolph and Margaret (née Wilhelm) Rippel.

Joan was the beloved wife of the late Robert C. Wittig; loving mother of Kathy Wittig and the late Richard...