Luisa Tapia
May 16, 2018
Luisa O. Tapia (nee Lobaina), age 93, of Wayne, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 16, 2018. Born in Bayamo, Cuba, to the late Victor and Ana Lobaina, Luisa married the late Luis R Tapia and raised their family in Wayne, PA. She was an Educator having earned her Ph.D in Education, Luisa taught Spanish in the Wallingford-Swarthmore School...
Sr. S.H.C.J.
May 15, 2018
Sr. Jane Bigelow, S.H.C.J., formerly Mother Mary Samuel, passed away on May 15, 2018. Sister was 85 years of age. Beloved daughter of the late S. Irvin and Helen A. Bigelow (nee Walsh). Sister of the late Anne Irish (the late John). Religious, relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Saturday, May 19, 2018 10:00-11:00 AM New Sharon Chapel,...
Matthew Markowitz
May 14, 2018
Matthew Markowitz "Witz" of Springfield, departed this life on Monday, May 14, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He is survived by his parents, Dale and Cathy Markowitz, his sisters, Tara, Kristen, and Amanda, grandmother Margaret, and five nieces and nephews, Ava, Sebastian, Vanessa, Lawrence, and Juliette, along with many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Butch...
Nancy Leaf
May 14, 2018
Nancy A. Leaf, 64, of West Chester, passed away Monday, May 14, 2018 at Paoli Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Estelle Hilliard Leaf. Nancy was a 1972 graduate of Haverford Township High School. After high school, she went on to become a realtor and pursue a career...
Diana Segletes-Heiney
May 14, 2018
Diana Segletes-Heiney, age 63, of Wayne, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 14, 2018. Beloved wife of Paul Heiney and loving mother of Alexander Heiney. Daughter of the late Rudolph and Eleanor (nee Shadis) Segletes. Diana was a very active woman who loved animals, gardening, quilting and repairing sewing machines. In lieu of flowers, donations in Diana's...
Catherine Narcisi
May 14, 2018
Catherine M. Narcisi, age 97, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on May 14, 2018. Born in Biennale, Italy, she was the beloved daughter of the late Silvestro and Anna Narcisi (nee Briselli). Catherine had been employed as a Ladies Garment Worker. She is survived by her loving sister Grace Valenti (the late Armand). She is also survived by her...
Edward Buchanan
May 13, 2018
Edward "Eddie" Buchanan, age 66, of Lima, PA, formerly of Southwest Philadelphia, passed away on May 13, 2018. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late George and Rosalie Buchanan (nee DeFossé). Eddie is survived by his siblings Rosalie Callahan (the late Vincent), Joan Jarrell, Paul Buchanan (Catherine) and Gail McQuiston (John) and many nieces and nephews....
Oscar Siso
May 12, 2018
Oscar A. Siso age 92 of Paoli, PA passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2018. Oscar enjoyed time spent with his family and golfing with friends. He was a Veteran of Navy during World War II. Beloved husband of the late Opal Lauree Siso (nee Shelton), loving companion of Carmen Alfonso. Father of the late Renee Kargen and father-in-law of...
Marjorie Needs
May 11, 2018
Marjorie L. Needs (nee Taylor), age 91, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on May 11, 2018. Born in Wheatland, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Alma M. Taylor (nee Burger). Marjorie loved playing the organ and piano and was the organist for Manoa Baptist Church for many years. She was a member of Springfield Baptist...
Antoinette DiFonzo
May 10, 2018
Antoinette M. DiFonzo, 88, of West Chester, PA, passed away on May 10, 2018. Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1929, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Susi (nee Pantalone) Balducci. Antoinette was the beloved wife of the late Herbert J. DiFonzo; loving mother of Stephen DiFonzo (Judi) of West Chester, PA and Kenneth R. DiFonzo (Sherry) of...
Leighton Ph.D Jr.
May 10, 2018
Leighton C. Whitaker, Jr., of Media, PA, passed away on May 10, 2018, in Newtown Square, PA. After his undergraduate studies at Swarthmore College ('54), Lee, as he was known, went on to become a well-published clinical psychologist with a PhD from Wayne State University and a Diplomate in Clinical Psychology from the American Board of Professional Psychology. He served...
Christine Vincent
May 8, 2018
Christine E. "Chris" Vincent, 69, of Morton, Pa passed away on May 8, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Roy and Ruth (nee Heller) Herring. Chris was a member of Holmes Presbyterian Church; she loved her rides down to the shore, especially in the convertible, going to Phillies games and most of all spending time with her grandchildren....
Stanley Malis, Jr.
May 8, 2018
Stanley J. Malis, Jr., age 70, of West Chester, PA, formerly of Broomall, PA, passed away on May 8, 2018. Born in Aston, Pa in 1947, he was the beloved son of the late Stanley and Marcella (Helpa) Malis. Stanley was a graduate of St. James High School in Chester, PA and St. Joseph's University where he earned his degree...
James O'Brien, Jr.
May 7, 2018
James Eugene O'Brien, Jr., age 60, of Millbourne, PA, passed away on May 7, 2018. Born in Darby, PA, he was the son of the late James E. O'Brien, Sr. and Elizabeth O'Brien (nee Smith). James was a self-employed Master Plumber. He enjoyed music, the Grateful Dead, camping, hunting and fishing. James is survived by his siblings Mary O'Brien Lobron...
Phyllis Giacchino
May 7, 2018
Phyllis Giacchino, 94, of West Chester, PA, passed away on May 7, 2018 at Wellington Terrace. Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1923, she was the daughter of the late John and Josephine (Nicotra) Lacca. Phyllis was a volunteer at Springfield Hospital for over 50 years. She loved traveling all over the world, especially with her sister, Marie and she also...
James Cleary, III
May 7, 2018
James M. Cleary, III, age 71, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on May 7, 2018. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late James M. Cleary, Jr. and Alice Cleary (nee Furey). James served in the United States Marine Corps. He had been employed as a Vice President of IT for Corestates Bank. James is survived...
Richard Linahan
May 7, 2018
Richard T. "Dick" Linahan, age 77, of Havertown, PA, passed away on May 7, 2018. Born in Darby, PA, he was the son of the late John and Margaret Linahan (nee Ryan). Dick was a graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School in Drexel Hill, PA. He had been employed as a driver for Trinity Limo and retired from the Pennsylvania...
Mickey Madonna
May 6, 2018
Mickey G. Madonna (nee Gerace), age 86, of Broomall, PA, formerly of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on May 6, 2018. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Philomena Gerace (nee Cavalieri). Mickey had been employed as an Office Manager for Robert C. Madonna Associates, CP...
Scott Fitch
May 6, 2018
In loving memory of Scott D. Fitch who surrounded by his family was taken from us on May 6, 2018. Scott fought with all his being to survive but his numerous illnesses were more than anyone could endure. Scott lived in West Chester all his life and graduated from Henderson High School in 1988. He was a huge sports fan...
Catherine Zicardi
May 6, 2018
Catherine A. "Cass" Zicardi (nee McCullough), age 86, of Lansdowne, PA, passed away on May 6, 2018. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Anne Veronica McCullough (nee McQueenie). Cass had been employed as a Cafeteria Worker for Cigna in Philadelphia, PA. Cass was predeceased by her beloved husband, David A. Zicardi and her...
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