Jan 1, 2021

Michael G. Finley, 66, of West Chester, PA, passed away January 1, 2021.

Born February 23, 1954 in Newtown Square, PA, he was a son of the late Francis and Agnes (nee Bethner).

Michael was a skilled arborist and was very passionate about his tree business. He adored his children and was very active in taking...

Dec 30, 2020

William C. “Bill” Rainer, age 80, of Springfield, PA passed away on December 30, 2020. Born in Philadelphia, PA on April 23, 1940 to the late William & Catherine Rainer (nee Hettle).

Bill is survived by his children William (Katina), Nicole (Brian), Robert (Nadine); siblings Judy Matelli (Joe), the late Robert (Pat), John (Laura), Cathy Morgan (Dennis),...

Dec 30, 2020

Joseph Han Yamaoka departed this life on 30 December 2020 peacefully in his sleep after a difficult cancer fight. He is mourned by all those who knew him during his 85 years. Born in Los Angeles, California 13 February 1935 to Otto Han Yamaoka of Los Angeles and Mizuze “Mia” Ichioka of Hiroshima, Japan. The Yamaokas were early screen...

Dec 30, 2020

James Edward Prendergast, 59, formerly of Rosemont, died on December 30th, 2020 at home in Malvern, surrounded by his family.  Jim was preceded in death by his parents Daniel and Kathleen Prendergast (nee Kennealy) and brother Dan Prendergast (Vic). Jim is survived by his loving wife Kate (nee Nealis), their three sons, Tim, Chris, and Matt, sister Lynn Gibbs...

Dec 30, 2020

Mary Theresa “Mom” Walls, 91, of Aston, PA (longtime resident of Briarcliffe) passed away on December 30, 2020, surrounded by family. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Edward J. Walls, first born son Edward and her parents William and Mary (nee Hinphey) Young.

Mary was proud of her childhood roots growing up in a section of North Philadelphia known as Swampoodle, a neighborhood that she said...

Dec 29, 2020

It's with great sadness that Ellen T. (nee McFadden) McConney, 71, of West Chester, PA, passed away suddenly on December 29, 2020 at her home.

She was the beloved wife of Patrick H. McConney; loving mother of Patrick T. McConney (Melody), Colleen M. Mullen (Shawn), Matthew J. McConney (Kristie); Mom Mom to Maggie, Shawn Jr., Kevin, Tara,...

Dec 29, 2020

Martha Jane “Murph” Styer, 78, of Ocean City, NJ, and formerly of Lansdowne, PA, passed away on December 29,, 2020.

Born in October 1942, in Upper Darby, PA, she was the daughter of William C. and Jeannette (nee Whittaker) Meade.

Martha was the beloved wife of Paul Styer; loving mother to Catherine Lynam (Jim), Timothy Styer (Alicia)...

Dec 29, 2020

Allen Richard Paul, Rich, Richie or Ricky as many knew him left this world the morning of December 29th and went to join family members and friends in the great beyond. He was taken from this earth by this global pandemic that has wreaked havoc on the world this past year. His death will be remembered in our world...

Dec 29, 2020

Rafael (Rafo) Petrosian, age 66, of West Chester, PA, passed away unexpectedly on December 29, 2020.

He was born in Yerevan, Armenia on March 11, 1954.  He grew up with a passion for art and music. He met his wife Sara in 1972. They immediately had a special connection that blossomed and have been married for the...

Dec 28, 2020

Joseph G. “Joe” Brand, III PhD, age 75, of Chester Springs, PA, formerly of Wayne, PA, passed away on December 28, 2020.

Born in Lebanon, PA to the late Joseph G. Brand, Jr. and Bessie L. (nee Knerr) Brand.

He was the beloved husband of Gail C. Corrado, MD (nee Orner); loving father of Megan...

Dec 28, 2020

Thomas J. “Tim” O’Neill, age 74, of Elverson, PA, formerly of Ardmore and Wilkes Barre, PA, a faithful son of God passed away on December 28, 2020 and awaits the return of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Born in Wilkes Barre, PA to the late Thomas D. and Helen (nee Loughlin) O’Neill.

Tim was...

Dec 28, 2020

Sue Ann (Taylor) Colburn passed peacefully on December 28, 2020 at Little Flower Manor in Darby, PA. She may be gone but her legacy of love and laughter remain.

Sue grew up in Weirton, WV during the fading decades of Weirton Steel Mills.  She married young, had 4 children, got divorced in an era when women didn’t...

Dec 28, 2020

Gregory T. “Greg” Budko, age 62, of Newtown Square, PA, passed away on December 27, 2020. Born in Darby, PA, he was the beloved son of the late Andrew, Sr. and Mary (nee Lupchuk) Budko.

Greg worked as telephone technician before his retirement seven years ago.  Since then, he enjoyed sitting in his rocking chairs and taking...

Dec 27, 2020

Marie “ReRe” (nee O’Donnell) Dooner, age 85, of Gladwyne, PA, passed away on December 27, 2020. Born in Philadelphia, PA she was the beloved daughter of the late James and Elizabeth (nee Kavanagh) O’Donnell.

ReRe enjoyed golf, playing bridge, and traveling with her husband. She had such a generous spirit and was very strong in her Catholic...

Dec 26, 2020

Sean P. Vogelgesang, age 34, of Philadelphia, PA, formerly of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on December 26, 2020.

Born in Wynnewood, PA to the late Donald L. and Christina M. (nee Gray) Vogelgesang.

Sean is survived by his beloved children, Patrick and Jayden; loving siblings, Donald J. Vogelgesang, Kelly Anne Heppler (Michael), and Joseph...

Dec 25, 2020

Paul Charles Gettz, Sr., age 88, of Upper Chichester, PA, formerly of Manoa, PA, passed away on December 25, 2020.

Born in Drexel Hill, PA to the late Wilfred and Myrtle (nee Phair) Gettz.

Paul was a veteran of the Coast Guard and served honorably in the Korean War. He is a retired union electrician...

Dec 25, 2020

Palma B. (nee D’Angelo) Fritsch of Secane, PA, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA passed away on December 25, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine (nee DeTemple) D’Angelo.

Palma was the beloved wife of Robert H. Fritsch and the loving mother of Kevan G. Fritsch and Kerri G. Pfaff. She was an adoring grandmother...

Dec 25, 2020

DeWayne Laird, age 73, of Pinehurst, NC and formerly of Concordville, Pennsylvania, passed away on December 25, 2020 due to complications from pancreatic and liver cancer. Born in Bloomington, Illinois he was the son of the late Donald and Estella Laird. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Patricia Ann Laird (nee Balanetsky) and brother, Roger...

Dec 24, 2020

Philomena “Phil” Theresa Andreoni (nee DiGuilio), age 83, of Drexel Hill, PA, formally of Broomall, PA, passed away on December 24, 2020.

Phil worked as a clerk at the Broomall Post Office for over 30 years. She loved reading, traveling, spending time with her grandchildren, and enjoyed summer vacations in Ocean City, NJ.

Phil was...

Dec 24, 2020

Helen Abbruzzesi Weber, age 82, of West Chester, PA was peacefully carried home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 24, 2020 after battling cancer. She was born July 29, 1938 in Chester, PA to the late Louis Abbruzzesi and Dorothy Abbruzzesi. Helen is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, John Henry Weber; her daughters:...