Joseph M. Buckley, Jr.
Dec 23, 2025
Joseph M. “Joe” Buckley, Jr., 60, of Spotsylvania, VA, born and raised in Upper Darby, PA, he also called Brea, CA; Tooele, UT; and Kent Island, MD home over the years, passed away on December 23, 2025.
Born in Upper Darby, PA in 1965, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Jean (Detro) Buckley. He was a loving...
Michael John Posse
Dec 23, 2025
Michael Posse, of Glenolden, Pennsylvania, passed away on December 23, 2025, at the age of 70. He was the son of the late Vitus (Myland) McDonough and Joseph Posse, and is survived by his stepfather, Harry Myland.
Michael is survived by his loving wife, Madeline “Lynn” Posse (DiPierro), with whom he shared more than 30 years together.
Michael loved being surrounded by...
Mary Ann Peacock
Dec 23, 2025
Mary Ann Peacock, a cherished member of her community and devoted family member, passed away on December 23, 2025, at the age of 90.
Born in Darby, PA, she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Mary W. (née Huddy) Ward.
In her professional life, she dedicated herself to her role as a Bank Secretary in the Banking Industry. Her work...
Barry Lee Kaufman
Dec 22, 2025
Barry Lee Kaufman, of Newtown Square, PA and formerly of Big Canoe, GA, died on December 22, 2025, at the age of 81, leaving behind a passion for community that resonates with all who knew him. Born in Fort Monroe, VA, he was the son of the late Alvin Daniel and Bonnie Lee (Kennedy) Kaufman. Barry spent his childhood in...
Pauline R. Jarek
Dec 22, 2025
Pauline R. Jarek (nee Harrison), age 77, of Essington, PA, passed away on December 22, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Gloria Harrison (nee Montague). Her family then moved to Secane, PA. She then graduated from Ridley High School. She met her husband, Walter Jarek, on a blind date. Not soon after,...
Charlotte Faulkner Johnston
Dec 21, 2025
Charlotte Faulkner Johnston, of Newtown Square, PA, formerly of Paoli, PA, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025, at the age of 101.
Born in Collingswood, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Charlotte (née McKenzie) Faulkner.
As a distinguished ballerina with the Littlefield Ballet Company, now known as the Philadelphia Ballet, Charlotte captivated audiences with her grace and...
George F. Griffin, Jr.
Dec 21, 2025
George F. Griffin, Jr., 84, of Honey Brook, PA, formerly of West Chester, PA passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, December 21, 2025. Son of the late George F. Griffin Sr. and Pearl K. Beam Griffin, he was born in Chester County where he lived most of his life. George is survived by his wife of 61 years,...
Patricia Ann Glenn
Dec 21, 2025
Patricia Ann “Patty” Glenn, age 63, passed away on December 21st, 2025.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late James and Rita (nee Georeno) Fries.
Patty was a hardworking woman who dedicated many years to working at her family’s local deli where she catered for countless events.
Patty loved to sing and dance to her favorite songs, even if...
Louise Rittenhouse Twining O'Malley
Dec 20, 2025
Louise Rittenhouse Twining O’Malley, age 84, of Berwyn, died peacefully on December 20, 2025 with her daughter Aideen by her side.
Born on March 24, 1941 in Arlington, V.A., Louise spent most of her childhood in Wayne, PA, summering in Cape May, NJ. A graduate of the Agnes Irwin School, she also graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and studied abroad...
Henry T. "Skip" Dechert
Dec 20, 2025
Henry T. "Skip" Dechert, of Newtown Square, PA, passed away on December 20, 2025, at the age of 85, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Skip was a man of boundless curiosity and numerous talents, from sailing and racquet sports to music and photography, and his greatest delight was sharing these interests with his beloved family members.
Born in 1940,...
Anthony J. Rowley
Dec 20, 2025
Anthony J. “Tony” Rowley, of Drexel Hill, PA, a dedicated and esteemed member of his community and veteran firefighter, sadly passed on December 20, 2025, at the age of 58.
Born in Darby, PA, he was the son of the late Bart J. Jr. and Mary (née Munley) Rowley.
With an esteemed career as a veteran firefighter with the Lansdowne Fire Company...
Louis P. Roncace
Dec 20, 2025
Louis Roncace was born in Upper Darby, PA to the late Felix J. Roncace and Mary Morris (stepfather George J. Morris, Sr.). Louis attended St. Aloysius Academy Boarding School in his early years, next moving onto St. Joseph’s Preparatory School and eventually graduating from West Catholic High School. Louis went to La Salle University where he received his Bachelors of...
John Clayton Mutchler
Dec 20, 2025
John “Clay” Clayton Mutchler passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025 at the age of 88. He is survived by his three children John (Augusta), Kristen (John), and Amy (Rob) and his beloved grandchildren Zachariah, Noah, and Alisun. He was preceded in death by his wife of forty-nine years, Regina, his parents and siblings Timothy, Shirley, Arlene, and El-Neeta.
Clay was...
Edwina Rose Lotka
Dec 20, 2025
Edwina Rose Lotka (nee Campbell), age 85, of West Chester, PA, formerly of Drexel Hill and Broomall, PA, passed away on December 20, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Catherine Campbell (nee Ballendorf).
Edwina dedicated her life to education, nurturing young minds with a passion that transcended mere curriculum. Her commitment to her...
Elizabeth Jane Purkis
Dec 20, 2025
Elizabeth Jane Purkis (“Betty”), a devoted homemaker, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in her home on December 20, 2025, at the age of 99. She died of natural causes and had not been ill.
Born Elizabeth Jane Moore in South Philadelphia, Betty always spoke fondly of her early years there. Her childhood home stood next to a dairy farm,...
Joan Smith Joyce
Dec 19, 2025
Joan Smith Joyce, age 94, of Havertown, PA, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025 in the same Havertown home where she and her beloved “Jim” raised their large and loyal family.
She was a dozen things to a hundred people—daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was an athlete, a loyal friend, a devoted wife, the mother-and-laundress-in-chief of...
Richard P. Keeley
Dec 19, 2025
Richard P. Keeley, known to most as Dick, of Downingtown, PA, passed away at the age of 86 on December 19, 2025. Dick was born March 2, 1939 to William and Helen (nee Walsh) Keeley in West Philadelphia. He had an older brother William Sr. Keeley and younger sister Catherine Keeley.
Dick graduated from Villanova University with a degree in Economics....
Darrell Joseph Corcoran
Dec 18, 2025
Darrell Joseph Corcoran, born on November 23, 1947, in Streator, Illinois, peacefully passed away on December 18, 2025, at the age of 78. Darrell lived a life filled with laughter, love, and an unwavering commitment to his family. His legacy as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend will forever echo in the hearts of those fortunate enough to know...
James M. Aiken
Dec 18, 2025
James M. Aiken (Jim), age 82, of West Chester, PA, and formerly of Newtown Square, PA, passed away on December 18, 2025.
Born in Bryn Mawr, PA in 1943, he was the son of the late James and Claire C. (nee Vandergrift) Aiken.
Jim was a 1961 graduate of Haverford High School and a 1975 graduate of the Wharton School of the...
Katherine (Kitty) Helms
Dec 17, 2025
Katherine (nee Micka) Helms, of West Chester, formerly of Delaware County, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Albert and Julia (nee Still) Micka. She was born in Chester, Delaware County, grew up in Ridley Park and settled in Lansdowne before moving to West Chester in 1961.
Katherine graduated from Notre Dame High School,...
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