John Elicker, MD
Dec 15, 2020
John Edward Elicker, MD passed away on December 15, 2020, due to complications from Covid-19.
Known as Jack, he was born in 1930 to the late Elizabeth Gray and C. Robert Elicker, MD of Pottstown, PA. He was educated at the Hill School and received his B.A. from Williams College and MD from Jefferson Medical College.
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Sarah Culhane
Dec 14, 2020
Sarah E. “Liz” Culhane (nee Cathell), age 100, of Media, PA, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2020.
Born in Haverford Township, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Annie A. (nee Crilley) Cathell.
Liz was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Culhane. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Madaline “Midge” Cahill;...
William "Bill" Irving, Jr.
Dec 14, 2020
William (Bill) Irving, age 94, passed away peacefully, with his family present, on the evening of Monday, December 14, 2020.
Bill was born, in Philadelphia, on September 24, 1926. He was raised in Kensington, and graduated from Northeast High School.
Bill was an avid coin collector and crossword puzzler. A voracious reader, his day could...
Judith Westrate
Dec 14, 2020
Judith Schramm Westrate died on December 14, 2020 of congestive heart failure at Bryn Mawr Hospital. She was a resident of Brightview-Devon in Wayne, PA. She was 81.
She was the beloved wife of Dr. J. Lee Westrate for 34 years. Judith was preceded in death by her parents John and Loraine Schramm.
During her...
Dorothy Kane
Dec 14, 2020
Dorothy A. Kane of Wayne, Pennsylvania died peacefully on Monday, December 14, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Robert C. Kane, Sr., mother of Robert Kane, Jr. (Kathleen), Gregory Kane (Jean) and Alison Castle; grandmother to Matthew, Maura, Dylan, Mary Bridget, Brian, Brogan, Liam, and Phoebe. She is predeceased by her brothers Charles and Aloysius, and her sister Eleanor O'Donnell....
Mary Garrahan
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...
Linus "Victor" Dornisch
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...
Martha Morrissey
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,...
Mary Mittleman
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...
Sr. Mildred Whall, S.H.C.J.
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...
Janet Doherty
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...
Deborah Childs
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....
Timothy "TJ" Fite, Jr.
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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Paul Rucci
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....
Bernard Dolan
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...
William G. Brewton
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...
Daniel Razzano, Sr.
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...
Angelo Pagnotti
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...
James Rosenthal
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.
...Ralph Urban
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...
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