Aug 15, 2019

Anna Maniscalco (nee Brandolini), age 94, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on August 15, 2019.   Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Antoinette Brandolini (nee DeSanctis).

Anna had been employed as a Job Placement Coordinator for RETS Electronics School.

Anna was a beloved mother and grandmother, who loved...

Aug 15, 2019

Stephen J. Mapa, Sr. 84, of West Chester, PA, passed away on August 15, 2019.

Born November 18, 1934 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Eugene and Mary (nee Constantinides) Mapa. Stephen served honorably in the US Air Force and the US Navy. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Drexel University and his...

Aug 14, 2019

Patricia Ann “Patty” McBride, 58, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on August 14, 2019. Born in Wynnewood, PA, she was the daughter of Herb McBride and Patricia McBride (nee Adams).

Patty was the loving mother of Thomas Joseph “TJ” Hasson, Lisa Marie Beckett and Francis James Pearce; dear sister of Louanne Simpson, Sue Saraceni, and James...

Aug 13, 2019

Carmen P. “Pop” Vitullo, Sr., age 91, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on August 13, 2019.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Antonio and Sabina (nee Gentile) Vitullo.

Carmen was the beloved husband of the late Yolanda (nee Gentile) Vitullo; the loving father of Gina M. Toy (James) and Carmen...

Aug 13, 2019

Tuesday, August 13th, 2019; Robert Gempel, loving husband and father of 3, passed peacefully at the age of 77.

Robert (Bob) was born on September 29th, 1942 in Pittsburgh, PA to Elmer and Geraldine Gempel. He graduated as President of his Senior Class from Shaler High School in 1959. He went on to Thiel College where he...

Aug 13, 2019

Lewis William “Bill” Bluemle, Jr., a distinguished scientist, educator, and physician, passed away on August 13, 2019 at his home in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.  Born in 1921, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Bill was the son of Lewis William Bluemle, Sr., and Ora May Waltz Bluemle. Bill learned the value of a dollar during the Great Depression by working as a...

Aug 12, 2019

Mario Tascione, age 88, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on August 12, 2019.  Born in Abruzzo, Italy, he was the son of the late Panfilo and Rosaria Tascione (nee Palmucci).

Mario had been employed as a tailor for After Six in Philadelphia, PA.

Mario was a charming, strong, and generous person.  He was extremely...

Aug 12, 2019

Patricia A. Carson, age 75, of West Chester, PA, formerly of N. Wildwood, NJ and Poconos, PA, passed away on August 12, 2019. Born in Stroudsburg, PA to the late Leroy and Helen (nee Stout) Keiper.

Patricia was an avid golfer and skier. She loved the N. Wildwood beaches. She enjoyed cooking and entertaining family.

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Aug 11, 2019

JANET ANNE SMITH  1937-2019

In a life that was completely dedicated to Christ’s love, Janet Anne Smith responded joyfully and peacefully when called to her eternal home on Sunday, August 11, 2019.

She was the loving daughter of her late parents, Max Vincent and Elizabeth (Finkell) Gilbert; the second child of twelve with eight sisters...

Aug 10, 2019

David Ayers Byerley, age 91, of Broomall, PA, passed away on August 10, 2019. Born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Russell J. and Evelyn Esther (nee Ayers) Byerley.

David was the keeper of family history.

David was the loving father of David M. Byerley (Margaret); beloved grandfather of David J., Daniel R., Elaine M.,...

Aug 9, 2019

Priscilla Emmons Rogers “Ponny”,  age 69, of Parkesburg, PA , passed away on August 9, 2019 at the Brandywine Hospital, Coatesville, PA,  after a long sickness.

She was born in Baltimore, MD to the late Kintzing Blyth Emmons and Priscilla Comfort  Emmons. Her older brother, John F. Emmons of Atlanta, GA, survives her.

Growing up...

Aug 9, 2019

Rita A. Cardillo, age 89, of Ridley Park, PA passed away on August 9, 2019. Born August 6, 1930 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the loving daughter of the late Jasper and Carmela (nee Crilli) Cini.

Rita was an old fashioned Italian mom who spent most of her time in the kitchen. She was a strong, witty,...

Aug 9, 2019

Joyce Marie Kelly (nee McGrath) was welcomed in the arms of our heavenly father on August 9, 2019. Joyce was born in Bryn Mawr, PA on August 23, 1949.

She attended Prendergast High School where she graduated in 1967. During that time she met the love of her life, her husband of 49 years, Mike Kelly. Joyce...

Aug 9, 2019

Charlotte Hauck Fielding passed away peacefully on Friday evening, August 9.  She was 92. Born in Trunstadt, Germany she emigrated to the US with her parents John and Elizabeth Hauck and brothers Albin and Paul in 1928. Growing up in NJ, she graduated from Jonathan Dayton Regional High School in Springfield, NJ before meeting the love of her life,...

Aug 8, 2019

Nancy J. Halpin (nee Henry), age 100, of West Chester, PA, passed away on August 8, 2019. Born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Joseph P. and Eva I. (nee Burns) Henry. She was the youngest of six siblings.

Nancy belonged to the O’Mahoney Association in Southwest Philadelphia. She was an avid reader, had a strong Catholic faith,...

Aug 6, 2019

Donald Francis Federico, Sr., of West Chester, PA, passed away on August 6, 2019.

Donald was the beloved husband of the late Deanna (nee Weitort) Federico; loving father of Donald Federico, Jr. (Megan), Mark Federico (Darlene), Stephen Federico (Melissa), and Edward Federico (Steven); caring grandfather of Myles (Jess), Baley, Colby, Danielle, Jordan, Camryn, Samantha, Logan, and Jacob;...

Aug 6, 2019

Edward C. “Ed” Rominger, 91, of Downingtown, PA, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2019. Born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Jules A. and Marcella (nee Culin) Rominger.

Ed enjoyed playing the saxophone when he was younger in the West Catholic School Band. As an adult, he enjoyed playing the saxophone in the Senior Band. He...

Aug 6, 2019

Barbara Kammer, 82, of Lansdowne, PA passed away from natural causes in her home on Aug 6, 2019.

Loving aunt will be greatly missed by her 4 nieces: Donna DeMarco, Kathy (Tom) Driscoll, Nancy (Chuck) Green and Tricia Wood and 8 great nieces & nephews: CJ, Domenico, Sean, Julianna, Steven, Victoria, Carly & Gabriella.

She...

Aug 6, 2019

Joan M. Reilly (nee Mattis), age 86, formerly of North Wales, PA and Ocean City, NJ, died on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 of complications from Alzheimer’s Disease at the Quadrangle in Haverford, PA, where she had lived since 2009.

Born to the late John and Helen Mattis in Philadelphia, she attended Holy Child and St. Mary’s Academy....

Aug 5, 2019

Robert C. Rogers, age 55, of Secane, PA formerly of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away suddenly on August 5, 2019. He was the beloved son of Robin Lipsky (nee Benkert) and Wilbur Rogers.

Robert served his country as a Marine. While serving as a Marine, Robert, became permanently disabled.

Robert was the loving brother of...