Dec 16, 2020

Donald R. Hulmes, 89, of Macungie, PA, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 16th, 2020, in Lehigh Valley Hospice in Allentown.

Don was born in Philadelphia, PA, to Anne E. and Harry Hulmes on August 31, 1931. A graduate of Abington High School, he earned a degree in Fine Arts from the Philadelphia College of...

Dec 16, 2020

Mary Frances “Francie” McCrossan (nee Smyth), age 98, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on December 16, 2020. Born on January 13, 1922, in Anaharnathy, Virgina, County Cavan, Ireland, she was the daughter of the late George and Anna Marie Smyth (nee Daly).

Francie grew up on a farm in Virginia, County Cavan.  Before coming to the...

Dec 16, 2020

Johnny Howat, you are the man! Harry the K’s signature call on December 16, 2020 invited John Howat, 73, a long-time Eddystoner and most recently a resident of Brookhaven, to join that diamond in the sky alongside all of his childhood heroes and his beloved parents, brother, and four legged buddy, Pete Rose.  Although nothing can replace the indelible...

Dec 15, 2020

David Wayne Gannett, 63, of West Chester, PA, passed away peacefully in Scottsdale, AZ on December 15, 2020.

Dave was born and raised in Springfield, PA. He was a 1975 graduate of Springfield High School and attended Temple University, where he received a BBA in Marketing. He went on to become an exceptional salesman in the ultrasound...

Dec 15, 2020

On Tuesday, December 15, 2020, Robert O. Warwick, Jr., loving husband and father of two, passed away at age 73 after a valiant battle with cancer. Robert was born on August 21, 1947 in Camden, NJ, and grew up in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. He attended the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in...

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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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;...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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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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....

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...