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...

Nov 29, 2019

Susan Fisher, age 74, of Wayne, PA, passed away, November 29, 2019.

Born in August, 1945 to the late, William J. & Phoebe K. (nee Axelroth) Boyle. Susan was the beloved wife of, the late, Millard Fisher. She is survived by her dear sister, Stephanie Peters, brother-in-law, Merrit A. Peters of Philadelphia, PA, Step-sister, Helen Bartoe &...

Nov 29, 2019

Anne T. Hampson, age 65, of Havertown, PA, passed away on November 29, 2019. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the beloved daughter of the late Edward J. and Elizabeth (nee Dawson) Hampson.

Anne graduated from Little Flower High School and later went on to study at LaSalle College. Anne worked as a Senior Systems Analyst at...

Nov 29, 2019

James J. “Jim” Brennan, age 92, of West Chester, PA, formerly of Secane, PA, passed away on November 29, 2019. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late John E. and Margaret M. (nee White) Brennan.

Jim graduated from West Catholic High School. Jim was a Veteran of the United States Army where he...

Nov 28, 2019

Billy Boyer, age 74, of Springfield, PA, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2019.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late William E. and Alice (nee Keating) Boyer.

Billy was the loving brother of Barbara Applegate (Dean), Joyce Ehmann (Joseph), James Boyer (Hester) and Kenneth Boyer (Joyce).  He was the dear uncle...