Dec 8, 2019

Elizabeth T. “Betty” McElroy (nee Tumolo), 98, Folsom, Pa (formerly of Phila, Pa) passed away on December 8, 2019. She is predeceased by her beloved husband John “Jack” McElroy and her parents Louis & Lena (nee Langamarsino) Tumolo.

Betty was an active member of Our Lady of Peace Church, she volunteered at Schoolhouse Senior Center leading the...

Dec 8, 2019

David Edwin Lind

David Lind, 70, of Havertown, Pennsylvania, passed away December 8, 2019.  He was predeceased by his parents Gerald Lind and Barbara Lind Schaub, and his step-father, Carl M. Schaub.

Dave was a 1967 graduate of Havertown High School and a 1971 graduate of Philadelphia College of Art with a degree in Fine...

Dec 8, 2019

Joseph Cellucci, 95, of West Chester, PA, formerly of Willingboro, NJ, passed away December 8, 2019.

Born March 3, 1924 in Philadelphia, PA, he was a son of the late Steven and Giovina (nee Campitelli) Cellucci.

Joseph was known for being selfless. He loved helping his family, friends, and anyone in need.

He...

Dec 7, 2019

Jeannine E. Sheeran, 90, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on December 7, 2019.

Born in Hagerstown, MD in 1929, she was the daughter of the late John and Corrine (nee Reightler) Buterbaugh.

Jeannine was the beloved wife of Joseph J. Sheeran; loving mother of James Sheeran (Kathleen), Richard Sheeran (Mary), Jo-Ann Walmsley (Raymond), and...

Dec 7, 2019

Robert “Bob” L. Gallagher, 76, of West Chester, PA passed away on December 7, 2019.

Bob was born in Philadelphia, PA in 1943.

Bob was the beloved husband for 53 years of Mary M. (O’Connell) Gallagher; loving father of Colleen M. Brennan (Jay) and Robert J. Gallagher (Erin); devoted grandfather of Bobby, Katie, Daniel, Jack...

Dec 6, 2019

Paul Anthony Oreal Sr., 70, of Valley Forge, died Friday, December 6, 2019, surrounded by his children, after battling Glioblastoma (GBM) since 2017.

Paul Sr., was born in Philadelphia, PA, October 30, 1949, son of Louis F. and Estelle M. Oreal (nee Knowles).

He worked for Bell of Pennsylvania, and after graduating from Villanova University...

Dec 6, 2019

Eleanor L. Schaaf, 84, of Springfield, Pa passed away on December 6, 2019. She was predeceased by her parents James and Kathryn (nee Sheetz) Layden.

She was a graduate of Bartram High School and was employed as a Legal Secretary for Saul Ewing. Eleanor was a member of Women of the ELCA and was very active at...

Dec 4, 2019

Phyllis J. Kinney (née Gray), 89, of Downingtown, PA passed away on December 4, 2019.

Born and raised in Pikeville, Kentucky in 1930, she was the daughter of the late John and Hattie (Thacker) Gray.

Phyllis was the beloved wife of Chester Kinney; loving mother of Steve Kinney (Barbara), Rick Kinney (Kimberle), Chester Kinney Jr, Kimberly...

Dec 4, 2019

Marion H. (Kavalkovich) Torchia, 77, of Glenolden, PA, formerly of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away after a long illness of Alzheimer’s on December 4, 2019.

Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1941, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Marion (nee Leonard) Kavalkovich. Marion was a lifelong avid Philadelphia Flyers and New England Patriots fan.

Dec 4, 2019

Joan C. D’Aleo, age 78, of Wayne, PA, passed away on December 4, 2019. Born in 1941 to the late James & Emily Smillie. Joan was the beloved wife of the late Edmund E. DePaul and the late Francis B. D’Aleo, loving mother of Enrico DePaul, Victoria Netreba (Jonathan) & Max DePaul, adoring grandmother of Samuel Andrews, Zoe DePaul...

Dec 3, 2019

Mary Alice Hamilton, 73, of Wayne, PA, passed away on December 3, 2019. Born May 27, 1946 in Bryn Mawr, PA, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Mary (nee Cressman) Semelsberger. She retired from Wyeth Pharmaceuticals after many years of service.

Mary Alice was a former Republican Party Committeewoman and was active with the...

Dec 3, 2019

Eloise E. "Missy" (nee Halpin) Bunner, 80, of Elkton, MD, passed away on December 3, 2019.

Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1939, she was the daughter of the late John Francis “Jack” and Eloise (nee Young) Halpin. Eloise received her Associate degree and became a physician’s assistant in her younger years. She was devoted to her Catholic...

Dec 3, 2019

Frances Rose Casper (nee Ciccotello), 77, of Albrightsville, PA, formerly of Delaware County, PA, passed away December 3, 2019.

Born September 9, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Angelina (nee Mustico) Ciccotello.

Frances was full of life and enjoyed baking, talking on the phone, watching her crime shows,...

Dec 3, 2019

Ann M. McGarrigle (nee Cooney), age 83, of Media, PA, formerly of Havertown, PA, passed away on December 3, 2019.   Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Helen Cooney (nee Herrmann).

Before her retirement, Ann had been employed for many years as a Secretary at the Villanova University School of Law....

Dec 2, 2019

Dolores Desiderio, (nee Caruso), age 91, of Philadelphia, formerly of Downingtown, PA, passed away on December 2, 2019.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Rocco and Elizabeth (nee Verrecchia) Caruso.

Dolores was the beloved wife of the late Gori R. Desiderio; the loving mother of the late Barbara Zansitis, Thelma Davis...

Dec 2, 2019

Mary Ada Garcia “Ada”, 76, of Holmes, Pa passed away on December 2, 2019. She is predeceased by her beloved husband Honorio T. Garcia, her parents Harry J. and Mary (nee Heiland) Armstrong and her brother Harry J. Armstrong, Jr.

Ada was a WIBC Bowling Board Member, she had worked at Rite-Aid in both Holmes & Norwood...

Dec 2, 2019

Joan Mae Follett, 88, of Thorndale, PA, passed away on December 2, 2019.

Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1931, she was the daughter of the late William and Marian (nee Duffey) Keuerleber. Joan enjoyed knitting and needlepoint. She loved spending time with her family.

Joan was the beloved wife of Edward J. Follett; loving mother...

Dec 1, 2019

John was born to Catherine and Cletus Hunt of York, Pennsylvania and grew up in York. He graduated from York Catholic High School in 1963. Upon Graduation he won a partial scholarship to Villanova University, graduating from there in 1967 with a B.S. degree in Physics. While in school he sang in the Villanova Singers, something he enjoyed doing...

Dec 1, 2019

Robert N. Leventhal, 65, of West Chester, PA, passed away on December 1, 2019.

Robert was predeceased by his mother, Jacqueline Lipsius. He is survived by his dear friends, Eileen D. Remshard, Kay Upp, Meg, Matt, Bethany, Enzo, Gavyn, Morgan, and his beloved dog, Boss.

Services will be private.

Nov 30, 2019

Robert A. Martino, 76, of Glen Mills, PA passed away on November 30, 2019.

Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1942, he was the son of the late Anthony and Mary (Villa) Martino.

Bob was the dear brother of Raymond R. Martino (Rosemary); dear uncle of Raymond Martino (Cecily Martino), Sue Ann Martino, Denise Martino-Kern (Roland...