Nov 20, 2020

H. Brien Boston, 66, of Havertown, PA, passed away on November 20, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Philadelphia, PA to Harold J. and the late Rita A. Boston (nee Gannon).

Brien was the beloved brother of Marybeth Peterson (James), Mark Boston (Cathleen), Rita Marie Skurka (John), John Boston (Kimberly) and Paul...

Nov 19, 2020

Francis P. Burke, 88, of Moorestown, NJ, on November 19, 2020. Born in Philadelphia, PA to the late John and Mary Burke.

Born to Irish immigrants, Frank was one of eleven children. Frank, his twin brother Thomas and their brothers and sisters grew up in a rowhome in Southwest Philadelphia. Frank graduated from West Catholic High School...

Nov 19, 2020

Mary Ciabetti, age 83, of Glenside, PA, passed away on November 19, 2020.

Mary enjoyed the simpler things in life, namely a sparkly headband and flowers.   She adored Elvis Presley and always wanted to go to Disney World.    She was well-loved at Chestnut Hill Lodge and everyone who came into contact with her due to her pleasant...

Nov 18, 2020

Frances Marshall (nee Aruffo), age 83, of Broomall, PA, passed away on November 18, 2020.   Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Augustus and Laura Aruffo (nee Rhoads).

In addition to her parents, Frances was predeceased by her brother John Aruffo.   She is survived by her sister, Mary Louise Till (the late Ernest)...

Nov 17, 2020

Edith "Edie" J. (nee Casalena) Cerasoli, 98, of Birchrunville, PA passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on November 17, 2020.

Born in Philadelphia, PA on December 13, 1921, Edith was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Concetta (nee Patana) Casalena.

She later moved to Devon, PA where she raised her family.

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Nov 17, 2020

James F. Kelly “Jim” passed away peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones in the early hours of Tuesday morning, November 17, 2020 in Paoli, PA.

It is nearly impossible to summarize the extraordinary life of James F. Kelly in just a few paragraphs as he lived his full 87 years by squeezing every last drop out...

Nov 16, 2020

Helen Lucille R. Ralston, 98, of West Chester, PA, went to be with God on November 16, 2020. Born May 31,1922 in Indiana, PA, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Bertha (nee Gibson) Russell. She survived her late husband, Victor James Ralston.  She is survived by her daughter, Jane L. Ralston Wagner and son Thomas P. Ralston. ...

Nov 16, 2020

Susan R. Martin, age 69, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on November 16, 2020.

Born in Drexel Hill, PA, she was the beloved daughter of the late Clarence M. Sr. and Roberta J. (nee Cooper) Martin.

Susan was a graduate of Marple-Newtown High School, Class of 1969, and sang in choir.

Susan...

Nov 15, 2020

Beatrice Hoskins (Bea White), age 75, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on November 15, 2020.  Born in Taylor, TX, she was the daughter of the late William and Lovie Lee White. Beatrice had been employed and retired from Wyeth as a Pharmaceutical Packager.  She enjoyed crossword puzzles, playing cards and visiting the Watkins Center in Upper Darby.  She was...

Nov 15, 2020

Marion Rose Falco was born on April 10th, Palm Sunday, and was a beloved sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend.

Born in Overbrook, Philadelphia to John Garaguso, a lawyer, and Mary Brennan Garaguso, a music teacher, she always spoke of her family with great love and affection.  At the tender age of 6, she...

Nov 15, 2020

Helen M. Gault (nee Kitzinger), age 96 of Wallingford, PA, formerly of Springfield and Drexel Hill, PA, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2020.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Helen (nee LeDent) Kitzinger.

Helen was a graduate of Hallahan High School for Girls.  Her children and grandchildren...

Nov 14, 2020

Boyd A. Breslin, age 54, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on November 14, 2020.

Boyd was the beloved son of Lucille Breslin-Willey (nee Micucci) and the late John A. Breslin. He was also predeceased by his step-father Charles Willey. He was the dear father of John and Kyle Breslin, loving brother of Darren Breslin and Gianine...

Nov 12, 2020

Marilyn M. (nee Miller) Thomas, age 74, of Radnor, PA, passed away on November 12, 2020.

Born in Baltimore, MD in 1946, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Dolly (nee Fringer) Miller. Marilyn grew up in Roland Park in Baltimore. In 1964, she graduated from Friends School on Charles Street.

After graduating,...

Nov 12, 2020

Constance “Connie” T. Small (née Quinn), 97, of West Chester, PA and formerly of Highland Park, Upper Darby, PA passed away on November 12, 2020.

Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1923, she was the daughter of the late Thomas A. and Bertha (née Bear) Quinn.

She was a graduate of West Catholic High School for...

Nov 12, 2020

Mary Anita Koehler, 81, of Malvern, PA, passed away November 12, 2020.  Born August 6, 1939 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Anna (nee Dunne) Kelly.

Mary had many interests. First and foremost, she was proud of her Irish heritage and consumed many books on Irish history. Mary also loved to read fiction and...

Nov 11, 2020

Vincent L. “Vince” Onorato, Sr., 88, of Broomall, PA, passed away on November 11, 2020.

Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1932, he was the son of the late Louis and Mary (nee Bassetti) Onorato. Vincent served honorably in the US Army. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing.

Vincent was the beloved...

Nov 11, 2020

Martin “Marty” Weinblatt, 59 of Folsom, PA passed away on November 11, 2020. He is predeceased by his mother, Myra (nee Supnick) Weinblatt, his daughter, Michelle Weinblatt, and his sister, Beverly Weinblatt.

Marty grew up in Darby, PA; graduating from Darby-Colwyn High School. He worked as a transmission specialist first for AAMCO and later for Chester Transmissions....

Nov 10, 2020

Ralf Eric Gilbert of Manheim (formally of Yardley and Morrisville), passed away November 10, after a peaceful day surrounded by family he loved dearly. Ralf had many great accomplishments during his 87 years, but his family was always his primary focus.

The son of Claude and Irella (Bearns) Gilbert, Ralf was born January 1, 1933, raised on...

Nov 10, 2020

Evelyn M. “Lynn” Detoma (nee O’Brien), age 97, of Cherry Hill, NJ, passed away on November 10, 2020 with her family by her side.

Born in Kearny, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Nora O'Brien (nee Connelly).

Evelyn was the beloved wife of William F. Detoma; devoted mother to Kim Adams (Michael);...

Nov 10, 2020

Robert Emmett “Rob” McCullough, age 65, of Upper Darby, PA, formerly of Havertown, PA, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2020 surrounded by family.  Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the devoted son of the late Emmett P. and Margaret T. McCullough (nee Dunne).

Rob was a proud 1973 graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School and received...