Aug 13, 2020

Anne C. “Nancy” Clay (nee Touey), August 13, 2020, returned to God’s Abode, welcomed by a multitude of her ‘beloved family saints’. Family and Home were the pillars of her life. Nancy knew her ancestors in a way it took most of us a lifetime to understand. She credited them with bestowing upon her entire family the gifts of...

Aug 13, 2020

Joseph C. Scavitto, 94, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away August 13, 2020. Born September 13, 1925 in Calvaruso, Sicily, Italy, he was a son of the late Charles and Frances (nee Castiglia) Scavitto. Joseph worked in the food service industry since he was 12, helping his father in the family restaurant. In the early 1990's he and his two...

Aug 12, 2020

Kathryn P. Bloemker (nee Russell), age 87, of Newtown Square, PA, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2020, surrounded by her family.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Frances (nee Wylent) Russell.

Kathryn was an avid reader and most of all loved spending time with her family.

Aug 10, 2020

Helen Elizabeth VanDolah, 94, of Downingtown, PA, passed away August 10, 2020. Prior to moving to Downingtown in 2017, she had been a resident of Park Forest, IL for 59 years. Born May 1, 1926 in Eliza Township, IL, she was a daughter of the late Amos and Gladys May (nee Faulkner) Ziegenhorn. Helen was a school photographer for...

Aug 10, 2020

Mary Ellen Morrissey, 79, of Downingtown, PA, passed away on August 10, 2020. Mary Ellen is survived by her husband Thomas and her three children: Maryanne Morrissey Satterfield (Dave), Jane O’Neill (Matt), and Joseph Morrissey (Marcia). All of whom loved her dearly and will never forget her resilience, humor, grace, and undying love and caring for them. MaryEllen was...

Aug 8, 2020

Leo M. Somma, 86, of Nottingham, PA, passed away on August 8, 2020.

Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1933, he was the son of the late Mario and Mary Rose (nee Bonaparte) Somma. Leo worked at the Navy Yard where he started as a welder and retired as a bookkeeper after 35 years. He enjoyed watching old...

Aug 8, 2020

Anne Maureen Ebert (nee Traynor), age 71, of Phoenixville, PA, Sea Isle City, NJ, and Naples, Fl, passed away on August 8, 2020.

Anne was the beloved wife of the late Richard A. Ebert; the loving mother of Kristen Ebert DuFault, Jeffrey Ebert, and Lauren Ebert Blackford, the devoted grandmother of Alexandra DuFault, Aidan Blackford and Lucy...

Aug 8, 2020

Phyllis Cook Boyd, age 95, passed away on August 8, 2020.

Phyllis Cook Boyd was born in Coatesville, PA to the late Charles L. and Mary Ann Cook. She was the youngest of six children, all deceased.

She was a member of the old St. Cyril’s Episcopal Church and recently of the Episcopal Church of...

Aug 8, 2020

John Samuel Tucci, Sr., age 96, of Radnor, PA, passed away on August 8, 2020. He was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Samuel and Antoinette (nee Carducci) Tucci.

John saw active service in World War II and landed at Utah Beach during the D-Day offensive. He fought in the Battle of The Bulge and reached...

Aug 8, 2020

In Loving Memory

Timothy M. Chrupcala, 38, passed away on August 8, 2020.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of Ronald F. and Mary F. (née Hollander) Chrupcala Sr.

He was the brother of Mischele Pucci (Glenn), Ronald F. Chrupcala Jr. (Sara) and Christopher G. Chrupcala;  uncle of Justin M. Glass...

Aug 8, 2020

William F. “Bill” Cullen, age 73, of Upper Darby, PA, formerly of Philadelphia, PA passed away on August 8, 2020. Born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Thomas and Kathryn (nee McGonigle) Cullen.

Bill loved watching his grandchildren's activities. He enjoyed spending time at his shore house in Cape May and playing golf.

He is...

Aug 7, 2020

Ryan Patrick Howarth, of South Philadelphia, was called home to the Lord on Friday, August 7, 2020. The youngest of 3 children of Colleen (nee Kerr) and Richard Howarth, Ryan was born in Springfield (Delaware County). He was a graduate of Cardinal O’Hara High School and Kaplan Career Institute.

Ryan was a skilled HVAC technician who loved...

Aug 7, 2020

Richard S. Hoback, 70, of Springfield, PA, passed away on August 7, 2020.

Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1950, he was the son of the late Harold Stanley Hoback and Margaret Algae Leahey. Richard served honorably in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and received the Purple Heart Medal. He was an active member of...

Aug 7, 2020

Thomas J. D'Ambrosia, 99, of West Chester, PA, passed away August 7, 2020.

Born August 27, 1920 in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Ottavio Berardino and Elvira (DiMuzio) D'Ambrosio.

Thomas was retired from the U.S. Airforce as a Master Sergeant.

He was the loving father of Janet M. Taylor, Steven...

Aug 6, 2020

Anthony Jerry “Tony” Kalligonis, age 81, of West Chester, PA, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2020.

Born in Athens, Greece, he was the son of the late Jerry Anthony and Anastasia (nee Chantiles) Kalligonis.

Tony served his country honorably in the U.S. Army.  He was employed as a Federal Auditor with the US Department...

Aug 6, 2020

Mrs. Matilda V. Widner of West Chester, PA died Thursday, August 6th at the age of 93. Born January 7th, 1927, in Jamaica Queens, New York, she was the daughter of late Jennie & Frank Buonaiuto. Mrs. Widner was the 8th of 12 children. She may have been the smallest of the 12 children but what she lacked in...

Aug 5, 2020

Percell Abimelech Robinson of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. He was 96 years old and died of natural causes at Vitas Inpatient Hospice Unit of Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital, Darby, Pennsylvania. Born May 2, 1924 in the Woodville section of Richmond, VA, Dad was the son of the late Daniel S. Robinson and Carrie V. (nee...

Aug 5, 2020

Barbara Anderson Fanto of King of Prussia, PA passed away on August 5, 2020 at the age of 79. Born in Darby, PA, she was the daughter of John E. and Edith (Daisey) Anderson. Barbara attended elementary school in East Lansdowne, PA and Ocean City, NJ. She also attended school in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and graduated from Ocean City...

Aug 5, 2020

George S. Daly, age 85, of West Chester, PA, passed away on August 5, 2020. ‘

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the beloved son of George and Katherine Daly (nee Oppenheimer).

George married his sweetheart, Barbara Tanger when he was 17 and together they had 3 children: Barbara Wilson (the late Rick), Sharon McDonald...

Aug 4, 2020

Jessica O. Pavin, age 45, of West Chester, PA, passed away suddenly on August 4, 2020 after a long battle with health issues. Born in Newton, MA she was the loving daughter of Colette (nee Levy) and the late Ronald G. Pavin.

Jessica worked as a Vet Technician. She loved her animals and friends, but most especially...