Sep 4, 2019

Born June 29, 1929 in Manayunk. Pa. My sister Doris was born the year before on March 23; and baby sister Arvella wouldn’t come along ‘til 1933, the year my Dad died of pneumonia. Things started out well enough for a young family. Mom and Dad bought a new home on Naomi Street in Roxborough, a few months after...

Sep 4, 2019

John Raymond Allen, 76, of Garnet Valley, PA, passed away September 4, 2019.

Born September 21, 1942 in Jersey City, NJ, he was a son of the late John Raymond and Catherine Frances (nee Fallon) Allen. He served honorably as a military policeman in the Army during the Vietnam War. John is a graduate of Seton Hall...

Sep 3, 2019

Doris R. Lowe (nee Udicious), 91, of West Chester, PA passed away on September 3, 2019.

She was the daughter of the late Joseph B. and Anna (Gresco) Udicious.

A very strong, independent woman, Doris was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who raised her three children on her own.

In her earlier...

Sep 1, 2019

Richard A. Antonelli, age 77, of West Chester, PA, formerly of Broomall, PA, passed away on September 1, 2019. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Armand and Dorothy Antonelli (nee Mehlmann).

Richard was a loving Dad, Pop, and GGPop. He was also a member of The Knights of Columbus in Springfield, PA,...

Sep 1, 2019

Victor J. “Vic” Boland, III, age 55, of Aston, PA, passed away on September 1, 2019.

Victor attented Salesianum High School and was a graduate from Carnegie Mellon University.

Victor was the beloved husband of Eileen (nee Caiazzo) Boland; the loving father of Victoria M. Boland, Shawn C. Estes and Alicia M. Graney (Chris).  He is...

Aug 31, 2019

John R. (“Bob”) Hummel, age 73, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on August 31, 2019.  Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Ralph and Margaret Hummel (nee Otterson).

John was a graduate of Overbrook High School in Philadelphia.  He was a veteran of the United States Marines Corps.  He had been employed...

Aug 30, 2019

William Paul Gannon, Sr., age 94, of West Chester, PA, passed away on August 30, 2019.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late James J. and Esther A. (nee Roche) Gannon.

He served honorably in the US Army during World War II. He was employed by Atlantic Richfield Company as a...

Aug 30, 2019

Gary L. Seymour, age 69, of Chester County, PA, formerly of Sewell, NJ, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on August 30, 2019. Gary was the loving husband of Beth L. Seymour (nee Sedlak); devoted father of Laura Lee Paro (Jim) and Travis Seymour (Emily); doting PopPop of Charlotte Hope and Victoria Lee Paro; brother of Betty McNeil;...

Aug 29, 2019

Rita Ferrandino (nee Staiano), age 91, of Upper Darby, PA passed away on August 29, 2019. Born in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late Frank and Millie (nee Galletta) Staiano.

Rita was a sociable person, was engaging to all she met, and found beauty in everything. She was happiest when she was surrounded by...

Aug 29, 2019

Eileen Adams (nee Jordan), age 69, lifelong resident of Springfield, Delaware County, passed peacefully on August 29, 2019.

She was the daughter of the late John and Catherine Jordan ​(nee Moran).

Eileen is survived by her beloved siblings Kathleen (Charles Zepka), John (Amy Donohue), and William (Mary Dugan-Jordan), and many nieces and nephews.

She...

Aug 28, 2019

Judith M. Hilderbrand, 76 of White Horse Village, Newtown Square, PA, died August 28, 2019.

She was born and raised in Ilian, New York. She attended Briarcliff Junior College; received her BA from Syracuse University; and a Master's Degree in Curriculum Education from George Washington University. Judith taught Exceptional Children for seven years and first grade for...

Aug 28, 2019

Lena (nee DeLuca) Cavaliere, of West Chester, PA, passed away on August 28, 2019.

Born in Hoboken, NJ in 1935, she was the daughter of the late Basilio and Catina (nee Cardinale) DeLuca. Lena was a Eucharistic Minister at SS Simon & Jude Church for many years. She was devoted to her faith and a member of...

Aug 28, 2019

Catherine T. Mitchell (nee Trudel), 93, of Philadelphia, Pa passed away peacefully on August 28, 2019. She is predeceased by her parents Joseph & Marguerite (nee Walls) Trudel, daughter Doris Anne Daniels, sister Doris Steen, brother Joe Trudel, husband Mitch Mitchell and ex-husband George S. Mitchell, Sr.

Catherine was a War bride. She met a sailor, fell...

Aug 27, 2019

John R. Freeberry, age 77, of West Chester, PA, formerly of Upper Darby, PA passed away on August 27, 2019. He was the loving son of the late Raymond and Rose Freeberry (nee Regan).

John was a graduate of St. Joseph’s University. He had a long and successful career at Merck & Company and AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, where...

Aug 26, 2019

Davis, John Allen, Jr (Jack) was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma in June of 2017, and exceeded all expectations while dealing with this disease. On Monday, August 26, 2019 he was no longer able to fight the condition, and passed away peacefully at home. He was a loving and devoted husband and father and will be greatly missed by his wife...

Aug 26, 2019

Leo J. Miller, age 55, of Springfield, PA, passed away on August 26, 2019.  Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of Rosemary B. Miller (nee Gilhool) and the late Michael G. Miller.

Leo was a self-employed electrician.

In addition to his father, Leo was predeceased by his sister, Ruth A. Boccelli.  He is...

Aug 25, 2019

Joseph R. "JoJo" DeAngelo, age 73, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on August 25, 2019.  Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Paul and Rose DeAngelo (nee Cimino).

Joseph attended Southern High School in Philadelphia and attended St. Joseph University.   He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War...

Aug 25, 2019

Leslie J. Pogwist (nee Foschi), age 74, of Wynnewood, PA, passed away on August 25, 2019. Born in Canonsburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Michael N. Foschi.

She was very artistic and enjoyed creating floral arrangements, decorating, watching old classic movies and was known for her red lipstick kisses. She loved and was very...

Aug 25, 2019

Richard H. “Dick” Mahoney, age 94, of Wallingford, PA, passed away on August 25, 2019.

Born in Chester, PA, he was the son of the late Francis and Blanche (nee Smith) Mahoney.

Richard proudly and honorably served with the U.S. Navy Air Corps in the European theater during WWII, flying in over 50 missions.

Aug 25, 2019

Rita Stephanie Cascio, Ph.D., age 69, of Wayne, PA, passed away on August 25, 2019.

Born in 1949 to the late Martin V. and Rita S. (nee Muszynski) Leyko. Rita very much enjoyed fishing and boating. She fished for many years in Galveston Bay, Texas and, later on, the Chesapeake Bay. Rita also enjoyed painting, singing, cooking...