Karen Kollias
Mar 30, 2019
Karen Kollias, 66, of West Chester, PA, passed away March 30, 2019 surrounded by her family. Born July 28, 1952 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Mary (nee Conowal) Cilinski. She was the beloved wife of Peter P. Kollias; loving mother of Stephen Kollias (Shannon), Christina Slifer (Paul), and Kenny Kollias (Kelly); adoring grandmother...
Vincent Massi
Mar 30, 2019
Vincent J. "Vince" Massi, age 86, of Broomall, PA, formerly of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on March 30, 2019. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the caring son of the late Domenico Anthony and Mary (nee Corrado) Massi. Vince was a retired Upper Darby Police Officer with 28 years of service. He enjoyed drawing, coin collecting and fishing. Vince...
Christopher Roletter
Mar 29, 2019
Christopher J. Roletter, 48, of Alhambra, CA (formerly of Upper Darby, PA) passed away on March 29, 2019. He was the son of the late Gerald and Claire (nee Hughes) Roletter. Chris was a graduate of Upper Darby High School, an avid baseball player, a Phillies and Eagles fan, a very funny, loving, protective person in nature and devoted to...
Eric Boerckel
Mar 29, 2019
Eric T. Boerckel, age 51, of Havertown, PA, passed away on March 29, 2019. Born in Media, PA, he was the son of Carol A. Boerckel (nee Finley) and the late Joseph A. Boerckel, Sr. Eric was employed as a Glazier with Union 252 for 32 years. He loved his children and grandchildren, the family dog, cooking and working on...
Mary Jackson
Mar 27, 2019
Mary A. Jackson (nee Bruno), 70, of Collingdale, PA passed away on March 27, 2019. Born in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Philomena Bruno (nee Bivacca). Mary was the beloved wife of William E. Jackson, Jr. and dear sister of Joan Cassidy and James Bruno. Also survived by 7 nieces, 1 nephew, 16 great-nieces...
Lisa Sciarrino
Mar 27, 2019
Lisa M. Sciarrino, 59, of Folsom, Pa passed away on March 27, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She is predeceased by her father Armand Mangino. Lisa was a great singer and dancer, she was a world traveler, a pet lover; especially for her dogs Ace & Bella, she was accepting and kind to everyone who crossed her path. She...
Mary Miller
Mar 26, 2019
Mary Ann Miller (nee Thorn), 71, of West Chester, PA passed away on March 26, 2019. Born in 1947 in Harrisburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Paul S. and Evelyn M. (Yocum) Thorn. She worked as an Administrative Assistant in the Trucking industry. Mary Ann was an avid reader who also enjoyed traveling and spending time with...
Antoinette Farsaci
Mar 25, 2019
FARSACI ANTOINETTE E. "TONI" 89 years of age, of Voorhees, NJ., formerly of West Chester and Broomall, PA., passed away on March 25, 2019. Beloved daughter of the late Antonio and Mary Farsaci (nee Rubei). Dear sister of the late Jennie and Frank E. Farsaci. Also survived by her loving cousins and 3 nieces. Relatives and friends are invited to...
Marie Wissing
Mar 25, 2019
Marie J. "Honey" Wissing, 100, of Ridley Park, PA passed away on March 25, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine (nee Cahill) McColl. Marie was also predeceased by her beloved husband Albert F. "Wimpy" Wissing, son James and brother Thomas. Marie was a lifetime member of Ridley Park Presbyterian Church, she volunteered at Taylor Hospital...
Elizabeth Daly
Mar 25, 2019
Elizabeth C. "Betty" Daly (nee Richards), 90, of Downingtown, passed away March 25, 2019. Born October 25, 1928 in Philadelphia, PA, she was a daughter of the late Horace and Elizabeth (nee Bollenbach) Richards. Betty was the beloved wife of the late James Daly; loving mother of Patricia Pizzi (Stephen), Mary E. Super (the late Billy), James Daly, John Daly...
Hazel Brightbill
Mar 24, 2019
Hazel Hearn Brightbill, 89, of Newtown Square passed away March 24, 2019. She was born in Philadelphia, the only child of Maurice and Gladys Hearn. She was educated in the Philadelphia public schools and later earned her BA in Education from the University of Pennsylvania. In 1951 she was married to Edgar Nixon Brightbill at Grace Brethren Church in Philadelphia....
Helen Ryan
Mar 24, 2019
Helen M. Ryan (nee McFadden) age 94, of Newtown Square, PA, on March 24, 2019. Helen was a graduate of St. Leonard's Academy and volunteered with the Navy League during WW II. She was a retired Administrative Assistant for Lower Merion Township. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Ryan; loving mother of R. Paul Ryan (Kristin), Patricia M. Ryan...
John McShea
Mar 22, 2019
John H. "Jack" McShea, age 87, of Broomall and Narberth, PA, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2019. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late John and Helen (nee Kuhn) McShea. Jack was an honest, hardworking and fun loving man. He was dedicated to his family and proud of their many accomplishments. He loved spending time...
Gail Ayers
Mar 21, 2019
Gail L. Ayers (née), 74, of West Chester, PA passed away on March 21, 2019. Born in 1945 in Franklin, PA, she was the daughter of the late Leonard C. and Virginia L. (Turner) Smith. After graduating from Franklin High School in 1962, Gail left her small town and moved to Washington DC starting her career at the Federal Aviation...
Dorothy DeLuca
Mar 20, 2019
Dorothy J. (nee Doonan) DeLuca, age 76, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on March 20, 2019. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of Francis Joseph and Rebecca B. (nee Hamilton) Doonan. Dorothy was the beloved wife of the late James S. DeLuca; the loving mother of Lisa Sayles (Jim); the caring grandmother of Alison, Jimmy, and Emily Sayles;...
Richard King
Mar 20, 2019
Richard W. (Dick) King, age 93, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on March 20, 2019. Born and raised in Philadelphia, he was the only child of the late Franklin Warren and Edna May (nee Ziegler) King. He entered Kenyon College in 1942. His college career was interrupted from 1944 to 1946 when he left to serve in the USNR. He...
Kevin Murtaugh, Sr.
Mar 19, 2019
Kevin Patrick Murtaugh, Sr., of West Chester, PA, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, surrounded by family and friends, following a courageous battle with cancer. Kevin was raised in Drexel Hill, PA and was a graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School and Lincoln Tech. He was married to his high school sweetheart for over 37 years. His professional life...
Alice Krause
Mar 19, 2019
Alice G. Krause (nee Gormley), age 98, of Havertown, PA, formerly of West Philadelphia, PA, passed away on March 19, 2019. Alice was a graduate of West Catholic Girls High School in Philadelphia. She had been employed as a Probation Officer at the Media Court House. Alice loved her home and entertaining family and friends. She loved sports and was...
Karen Pridham
Mar 19, 2019
Karen C. Pridham (nee Sparklin), 62, of Elverson, PA, formerly of West Bradford Township, PA, passed away on March 19, 2019. Born in Chester, PA in 1956, she was the daughter of the late William and Margaret (nee Cook) Sparklin. Karen was loving, caring, protective, and fiercely loyal to her family, friends, and causes for which she cared about. She...
Christine Somers
Mar 19, 2019
Christine R. Somers (nee Messina), age 72, of Upper Darby, PA and Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on March 19, 2019. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Rose Marie Messina (nee Cicchitti). Christine was a graduate of Archbishop Prendergast High School in Drexel Hill, PA. She had been employed for many years as...
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