Jun 5, 2020

John P. “Jake” Hemmert, age 73, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on June 5, 2020. He was born in the Fishtown section of Philadelphia, PA.

Jake worked in the Printing Industry at The Printer’s Union. Jake was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a Monday Night Poker Player. Jake enjoyed watching football, especially the Eagles...

Jun 4, 2020

Raymond J.  “Ray” Brown, age 80, of Media, PA, passed away on June 4, 2020.  Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Patrick and Mary Brown (nee McSwiggan).

Ray grew up in West Philadelphia and enjoyed good times with his friends “The Happy Creatures”.  Ray was a 1957 graduate of West Catholic Boys...

Jun 4, 2020

Pataricia “Patty” DiDio, age 55, of Havertown, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 4, 2020.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas J. Jr. and Eileen (nee Kelly) Cassidy.

Patty was the beloved wife of Frank P. DiDio, III; the loving mother of Julia H. DiDio...

Jun 3, 2020

Gerald V. McDevitt, 75, of Bala Cynwyd, PA, passed away on June 3, 2020 after a long illness.

Born in Darby, PA in 1944, he was the son of the late John F. McDevitt, Sr. and Helen A. (nee Massey) McDevitt. Gerald was a dedicated alumnus of LaSalle College High School and LaSalle University. He enjoyed sports...

Jun 2, 2020

Anne M. Gilmartin (nee Boyle), age 86, of Upper Darby, PA, peacefully passed away on June 2, 2020, one day shy of her 87th birthday. Born in Philadelphia on June 3, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Boyle (nee Pierce). Anne was predeceased by her beloved husband, John J. Gilmartin. She is survived by...

Jun 1, 2020

Edward T. Harkins, age 97, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2020.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary (nee Early) Harkins.

Edward served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

Edward was the beloved husband of the late...

Jun 1, 2020

Juanita F. Davis, age 82, of Folsom, Pennsylvania, passed away on June 1, 2020.

Predeceased in death by her husband, Lawrence Davis; children, Jo-Zetta Shawl and Garfield Fitzgerald;  parents, Sylvia Cox and Wilburn Wimbish Sr.; and brothers, James and Winfred (Doug) Wimbish.

Juanita is survived by her grandsons, Dan and Alex Fitzgerald and Nick Shawl;...

May 30, 2020

Kieran Cawley’s life took root in the town of Ballinrobe in County Mayo, Ireland.  He was a beloved figure in his hometown and quite popular with all.  Kieran distinguished himself as a gifted athlete in both basketball and Gaelic football where he earned the nickname “The Bullet” for his remarkable speed on the pitch.  It was in Ireland that...

May 29, 2020

Ernest W. “Ernie” Peel, age 86, of Broomall, PA, formerly of Trevose, PA passed away on May 29, 2020. Born in Philadelphia to the late Albert J. Peel, Sr. and Martha Riemenschneider.

Ernie worked for Keystone Lighting for 45 years. He was an avid bowler. He enjoyed watching wrestling and tennis while drinking his favorite drink, coke....

May 29, 2020

Anna M. Froehlich (nee Oppenheim), age 83, of Phoenixville, PA., passed away on May 29, 2020.

Born on July 17, 1936 in Hazelton, PA., to the late, Maurice & Anna (nee Hoh) Oppenheim. Anna was the devoted wife of the late Wesley “Wes” Froehlich; loving mother of James (Heather) & Thomas (Amanda) Froehlich; proud grandmother of Jake,...

May 28, 2020

Ruby K. Stephano (née Kinney), 85, of West Brandywine, PA, passed away on May 28, 2020.

Born October 22, 1934 in Ventura, CA, she was a daughter of the late William Arthur and Helen Salene (Jarvis) Kinney.

Ruby had a successful career as an executive secretary at Wyeth Laboratories in Radnor, PA.  After retiring from Wyeth, Ruby kept...

May 28, 2020

Janet N. Korkuch (Nee Nason), 65, of West Chester, PA passed away on May 28, 2020.

Born on March 2, 1955 in Bryn Mawr, PA she was the daughter of Harry and Sue Nason (Chubbuck).

She earned her Bachelor’s degree at Shippensburg University and worked for many years at Surrey Services for Seniors, Inc., after...

May 26, 2020

Dianne M. “Big Di” Thompson (Nee Medaglia), age 69, of Havertown, PA, passed away in her home surrounded by family on May 26, 2020. Born in Philadelphia on March 18, 1951 to Margaret (nee Madsen) and the late Albert Medaglia.

Dianne was the beloved wife of the late William A. Thompson; loving mother of Annemarie Thompson Lough...

May 26, 2020

Gary Gumerman, 78, of Glen Mills, PA passed away on May 26, 2020.

Born in 1942 in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of the late Harry and Sarah (née Fritz) Gumerman.

He was the beloved husband of Phyllis (née Buzgon) Gumerman; loving father of Enissa Borine (Tony Gryga), BJ Shandler (Scot); devoted grandfather of...

May 25, 2020

Howard W. Montgomery, age 85, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on May 25, 2020.  Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Howard W. and Emma Montgomery (nee Farrow).

Howard had been employed as a Ballistics Detective for the Philadelphia Police Department.  He then became Head of Ballistics for the Delaware County Crime...

May 24, 2020

Robert “Bob” V. Benedict, age 89, of West Brandywine, PA, formerly of Strafford, PA, passed away on May 24, 2020.

Born in Spokane, WA, and raised in Piedmont, CA, he was the loving son of the late Warren and Trula Benedict (nee Miller).

Bob is survived by his beloved wife of 64-years, Lois H. Benedict...

May 24, 2020

Lorraine DeViller, SHCJ October 18, 1928 – May 24, 2020 Teacher

Sister Lorraine was a lifelong educator who enjoyed teaching at the elementary school level.  Her patience, joy, and love of God will be remembered by many. Reverend Michael Olivere, who worked with Sister Lorraine at Saint Edward School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, recalled Sister as a “dedicated and excellent teacher,...

May 24, 2020

Joanne T. Stumm (nee Flynn), age 59, of Egg Harbor Township, NJ, passed away on May 24, 2020.   Born in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of James and Joan Flynn (nee Stevenson).

Joanne had been employed as a Nurse Manager for Accolade in Plymouth Meeting, PA.

In addition to her parents, Joanne is survived...

May 24, 2020

James G. “Jimmy” Kapourelos, 93, formerly of West Chester and Delaware County, passed away on May 24, 2020.

Born in Chester, PA in 1926, James was the son of the late George Anthony and Anastasia (nee Daskalakis) Kapourelos. He served honorably in the US Navy. James was a professional singer and performed at the Newtown Squire Restaurant...

May 23, 2020

Richard Stiles (Dick) Greeley, a native of Framingham, MA, died May 23, at Chestnut Hill Hospital, Philadelphia, at the age of 92.   He was a Ph.D. chemist, then became a self-described systems engineer and analyst in his early career, but later became an environmental scientist.

At Harvard he majored in chemistry and studied under Prof. George Kistiakowsky,...