Jeffrey C. Alyanakian
Aug 13, 2024
Jeff Alyanakian, 66, passed away suddenly on August 13, 2024 at Bryn Mawr Hospital. He was the loving husband of Sharon Alyanakian (nee Crook). They shared 12 wonderful years of marriage together.
He was born in Drexel Hill, PA to Charles & Alice Alyanakian. After graduating from Marple Newtown Senior High School in 1976, he then went on to receive a...
Frances Marie Fehr
Aug 13, 2024
Frances “Frankie” Marie Fehr, age 74, passed away on August 13, 2024, beloved daughter to the late Eilert Brechter and Marie Francis (nee Pitkin) Fehr.
Frankie is survived by her loving siblings, Julia Ann Rodacker (Marvin), Jon Fehr (Gloria), Jean Narksompong, Alan Fehr (Kris), and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother James Ferdinand Fehr and infant sister...
John Patrick Monaghan
Aug 13, 2024
John Patrick Monaghan, our beloved son, brother, and uncle, went to be with the Lord on August 13th, 2024, at the age of 24.
John was born on March 23rd, 2000, in Bryn Mawr PA. He grew up attending Delaware County Christian School and Great Valley High School, there he was a stellar student-athlete playing Football and Basketball all the while...
Mary Catherine McGarrity
Aug 13, 2024
Mary Catherine McGarrity of Chester Springs, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2024, at the age of 96, surrounded by family.
Mary was born on February 17, 1928 in West Philadelphia. After graduating from West Catholic High School, she went to work at the Philadelphia Inquirer as secretary to the Managing Editor. It was there that she met her future husband,...
Judith Dorman Donley
Aug 13, 2024
In the early morning hours of August 13, 2024, Judith Dorman Donley passed away peacefully at the White Horse Village at 88 years of age. She was the beloved wife of Phillip B. Donley for 65 years who predeceased her last summer, and mother to Dean (62), Jonathan (59) and Jennifer (55).
Judy was born April 8, 1936, in the town...
Herbert Howard Diehl, Jr.
Aug 12, 2024
Herbert Howard Diehl Jr, passed away on August 12, 2024 in Malvern, PA. He was born on May 6, 1955, in Chester, Pennsylvania. Herbert leaves behind a legacy as a skilled mechanic and a graduate of Ridley Senior High School.
Throughout his life, Herbert took joy in the simple pleasures. He was a dedicated fan of the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles...
Eileen M Collins
Aug 12, 2024
Eileen M. Collins, born on February 18, 1922, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2024, in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania. A devoted homemaker and cherished member of her community, Eileen was a lifelong Catholic who attended St. Dorothy's Church daily, finding strength and solace in her faith.
Eileen had a zest for life that was evident in her many...
Joann L. Leyshion
Aug 12, 2024
Joann L. Leyshion, age 87, passed away August 12, 2024. Beloved daughter to the late Harry and Nellie (nee Otto) Mowery.
Joann is survived by her loving husband Robert Leyshion; Daughters, Sheryle Reynolds (David Grieco) and Tonya Leyshion (Drew Morris); And granddaughter, Erin Northrup (Ryan).
Services are Private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Joann’s name to the U.S.O. - https://secure.uso.org/ would be...
Valerie DeFino
Aug 10, 2024
Valerie DeFino, age 73, of Newtown Square, PA, sadly passed away on August 10, 2024.
Born in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Sophia P. (née Liberto) Burlett.
Valerie was known for her intelligence, wit, and unwavering loyalty. Being Catholic and attending Catholic School were the catalysts that shaped Valerie’s life into being the kind, compassionate person...
Thankappan Nair
Aug 10, 2024
Thankappan Nair, 83, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved son to the late Krishnan Nair and Thankamma Nair.
Thankappan is survived by his dear wife Sarojini (nee Pillai) Nair; Sons, Ajay Nair (Paayal) and Arun Nair; Brothers and Sister, Gopinathan, Chandrasekharan, and Leelamma; and 5 grandchildren, Jayen, Vijay, Sunita, Krishna, and Rani. Thankappan...
Dennis J. DeFruscio Sr.
Aug 10, 2024
Dennis J. DeFruscio Sr., age 83, of Broomall, PA, passed away August 10, 2024. Beloved son of the late Joseph and Anne (nee Tirmarelli) DeFruscio.
Dennis is survived by his loving wife, Anita Mary (nee Massimo) DeFruscio; Sons, Dennis J DeFruscio Jr, (fiancé Krissy and son Justin) and Joseph A. DeFruscio (Erica); Sister, JoAnne Bozzelli and her son Joseph Spinelli; Grandchildren,...
Dr. David Edward Swintek
Aug 9, 2024
Dr. David Edward Swintek (Des), 66, of West Chester, PA passed away on August 9, 2024 after a long battle with dementia. He leaves a huge hole in the hearts of his family and friends.
Des was born on November 9, 1957 in Latrobe, PA to H. Marie and David Swintek. He had three brothers (Mike, Jim, and Matt) and two...
Patricia A. Corbett
Aug 9, 2024
Patricia A. Corbett (nee McGillan), age 87, of Aldan, PA, passed away on August 9, 2024.
Patricia was the beloved wife of John Corbett; predeceased by her parents, William and Anna (nee Donohue) McGillan.
Relatives and friends are invited to her Visitation 9-10 AM Friday, August 16, 2024 at St. Joseph Church, 500 Woodlawn Avenue, Collingdale, PA 19023, followed by her Funeral...
Shirley Esther Blake
Aug 9, 2024
Shirley Esther Blake (nee Currier), 92, a long-time resident of Broomall, passed away peacefully on August 9th, 2024 at Riddle Village.
Born in Newport, VT, she was the oldest of four children born to Reginald Leo and Flora Elizabeth Currier. Shirley spoke only French until age 5, which likely explains her unabashed lifelong love of French Standard poodles. Shirley was a...
Scott Michael Farley
Aug 7, 2024
(1989-2024) Scott M. Farley of Upper Darby passed away on August 7, 2024. Scott proudly became a painter as he worked for Farley’s Painting. He enjoyed working alongside of and learning from his brother, Greg. Scott loved fishing, playing video games, listening to music, and watching the Phillies. Most importantly, he loved spending time with his family, especially his nieces...
Margaret S. "Bonnie" Henriques
Aug 7, 2024
Margaret S. “Bonnie” Henriques (née Scheiber), 101, of West Chester, PA passed away on August 6, 2024 at Tel Hai in Honey Brook.
Born in 1922, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (née Haberle) Scheiber.
Bonnie was the loving mother of Pat Henriques (Fred Slack), and the late Roseanne Henriques; proud grandmother of Frank Clegg; dear sister of...
Michael Joseph Flynn, Sr.
Aug 6, 2024
Michael Joseph Flynn Sr. passed away in Raleigh, North Carolina on August 6, 2024, surrounded by his family and his dog, Annie. His fierce loyalty and fun-loving zest for life will be remembered by all who knew him.
Born on August 4th, 1957, Michael was born to loving parents Jeannette and John “JJ” Flynn in Wayne, Pennsylvania, where he would live...
Kathleen M. Boland
Aug 6, 2024
Kathleen Marie Boland (nee Mullen) passed away peacefully at the age of 76 surrounded by her family.
Kathleen was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, to Helen S. Mullen (nee Dooley), and Francis J. Mullen. “Kate” was raised in West New York, New Jersey, and attended Saint Joseph’s of the Palisades High School. After graduation, she completed The New York Foundling...
Barbara J. Pennington
Aug 5, 2024
Barbara J Pennington, age 87, passed away August 5, 2024.
Beloved daughter to the late Alexander and Anna (née Neill) Dick.
Barbara is survived by her dear cousin Charles Dick (Barbara); her sister, Anna; one grandchild; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by her loving husband, Frank Pennington, her only son, Darrell Pennington, her brother, Robert (Bob) Dick, and her...
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