Joan McNichol
Oct 11, 2017
Joan F. McNichol (nee Fenton), age 79, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on October 11, 2017. Joan was devout in her Catholic faith and had a deep devotion to St. Thérése, Society of the Little Flower, Padre Pio, and St. John Neumann. She loved the Jersey Shore, especially Ocean City, NJ, where she spent 46 summers at 614 15th...
Robert Casey, Sr.
Oct 11, 2017
Robert J. Casey, Sr. age 94, of Newtown Square, PA, passed away on October 11, 2017. Born in Philadelphia, he was the dear son of the late John F. and Mary (nee Cleary) Casey. After graduating from Villanova University as part of the Navy V-12 program, Robert served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy during WW II, then went...
Timothy Mattei Jr.
Oct 11, 2017
Timothy Mattei, Jr. 50, of Bradenton, Florida and formerly of Broomall, PA passed away on October 11, 2017. He was pre-deceased by his father, Timothy Mattei, Sr. Timmy is survived by his loving son, Andrew T. Mattei, his loving mother, Frances M. Mattei, (McWilliams) and Charles Farrow and his beloved Nicole Mattei, his loving sisters, Colleen Ansons, Beth Mattei and...
Andrew DiGiammo
Oct 9, 2017
Andrew E. DiGiammo, 84, of Upper Darby, PA passed away on October 9, 2017. Born in Brockton, MA in 1933, Andrew was the son of the late John and Julia (Herbert) DiGiammo. He was a graduate of Brockton High School. Andrew served honorably in the US Army. He worked in shipping and receiving for Globe Canvas in the awning industry...
John Buonpastore
Oct 9, 2017
John Buonpastore, 77, of Oxford, Pa passed away on October 9, 2017. He was the son of the late John and Florence (nee Rosa) Buonpastore. John was a Marine Corp Veteran, enjoyed hunting in Altoona, Pa, watching Svengoolie on Saturday, the Eagles on Sunday and "B" rated horror movies. Most importantly though he loved spending quality time with his family,...
David Woodland
Oct 8, 2017
David Karl Woodland, age 68, of Wayne, PA, passed away on October 8, 2017. Born in Norristown, PA, he was the son of the late Ralph G. and Marie Woodland (nee McNelis). David was formerly employed at Valley Forge Flowers and the Velvet Shoe String. He enjoyed art, books, antiques, traveling to Maine and throughout Europe. He enjoyed spending time...
Jeremy McTiernan
Oct 8, 2017
Jeremy P. McTiernan, age 39, of Strafford, PA, passed away on October 8, 2017. Born in Omaha, NE, he was the son of Michael P. and Diane McTiernan (Nee Rider). In addition to his parents, Jeremy is survived by his sister, Meghan M. Pitts, his brother-in-law, Eric E., and his maternal grandmother, Lois A. Rider. Relatives and friends are invited...
Joseph Bové, Jr.
Oct 8, 2017
Joseph E. Bové, Jr., 81, of West Chester, PA and formerly of Bala Cynwyd, PA passed away on October 8, 2017. Born in 1936 in Philadelphia, PA, Joseph was the son of the late Joseph E. and Anne Marie (McHugh) Bové, Sr. He was a 1957 graduate of Villanova University where he earned his Bachelor's Degree. He worked for Philadelphia...
James Vecchio
Oct 7, 2017
James W. Del Vecchio, 81, passed away on October 7, 2017. Born in Drexel Hill, PA in 1936, he was the son of the late Charles A. and Marion A. (Chapman) Del Vecchio. He was the loving husband of the Josephine (nee Hernandez) Del Vecchio; loving father of Geri McCausland (Jack) and Jay Del Vecchio (Lauren); loving brother of Charles...
Carmen Grabowski
Oct 6, 2017
Carmen R. Grabowski (nee Cruz), age 91, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on October 6, 2017. Born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Regino and Juanita Cruz (nee Rivera). Beloved wife of the late John Grabowski; loving mother of Emma Gallagher; also survived by one grandchild Macy Grabowski as and a niece and great-niece...
Kay Travis
Oct 6, 2017
Kay L. Travis (nee Louie), age 65, of Upper Darby, PA passed away on October 6, 2017. Born in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late Kimsing and Quon On Louie (nee Lau). Kay enjoyed spending her time doing puzzles, reading, and baking. She loved listening to music and going to concerts. Kay was the beloved wife of...
Alfredo Gonzalez
Oct 5, 2017
Alfredo V. Gonzalez, 40, passed away on October 5, 2017. He enjoyed cooking, hiking, and watching football. He loved to spend time with his sons, Gabe and Alex. Alfredo was the beloved son of Alfredo and Maria Antonieta Gonzalez; loving father of Gabriel A. and Alexander C. Gonzalez; and the dear brother of Alvaro and Mariana Gonzalez. Relatives and friends...
Cesare Sordi
Oct 5, 2017
Cesare Sordi, age 94, of Ormond Beach, FL, passed away on October 5, 2017. He was the dear son of the late Antonio and Felcia (nee Bonaquisti) Sordi. A long time resident of Aston, PA, he was born in Ferentino, Italy and came to the United States in 1955. Cesare was predeceased by his spouses, Teresa Sordi, Maryanne Sordi and...
Thomas Falgiatore
Oct 5, 2017
Thomas A. Falgiatore, 79, of Westtown and formerly of Yeadon, PA passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on October 5, 2017. Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1938, he was the son of the late Thomas and Jennie (Cancelli) Falgiatore. Thomas was the loving husband of the late Lolita (Masinton) Falgiatore and also of the late Jeanne...
Helen DelPrato
Oct 5, 2017
Helen I. DelPrato (nee DiEmidio), 97, of Drexel Hill, PA, departed this life to join her Lord and Saviour on October 5, 2017. Wife of the late Dominic DelPrato, with whom she shared 50 years of marriage. Mother of Robert, deceased (Margaret); Stephen (Geraldine); Thomas, Gerard and Joseph, deceased (Sue Ann). Also survived by David Setzer, her soon to be...
Margaret Harkins
Oct 5, 2017
Margaret "Peg" R. Harkins (nee, Perri), 91, of Glen Mills, PA and formerly of Downingtown passed away on October 5, 2017. Born in 1926 in Philadelphia, PA, Margaret was the daughter of the late Angelo and Lillian (Harrison) Perri. She worked as a nurse in the medical field. Margaret was the loving mother of Peg Haller (John) of West Chester,...
Arlene Brooke
Oct 4, 2017
ARLENE "Ar" G. BROOKE (nee Smith), 84, of Glen Mills and formerly of Ridley Township, passed away, peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on October 4, 2017. Born in 1933 in Norristown, PA, Arlene was the daughter of the late Charles S. and Wilda (Shainline) Smith. She was predeceased by her 1st husband, E. Daniel Greim, Jr. and also by...
Jean Taranta
Oct 4, 2017
Jean Elizabeth Holtz Taranta (September 29, 1922 - October 4, 2017). Jean Elizabeth Taranta, longtime Philadelphia educator and activist, died as a result of a fall on October 4, 2017. She was 95 years old. She dedicated her life to service to others and redefined aging through her actions and activities in the latest years of her life. Born in...
Sharon Dixon
Oct 4, 2017
Sharon Z. Dixon (nee Santos), 73, of Del Haven in Cape May County, NJ passed away on October 4, 2017. Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1944, she was the daughter of the late Jose and Constance (Maybreau) Santos. Sharon enjoyed traveling all over the world, but especially the Hawaiian Islands. She was an excellent cook and loved hosting family parties...
Robert Staedt
Oct 4, 2017
Robert B. Staedt of Drexel Hill passed away on October 4, 2017. Born in Darby, PA he was the son of the late Herman and Barbara Staedt (nee Broderick). Robert was employed as a lineman for Local 126 IBEW in Collegeville, PA. He enjoyed Harley motorcycles, dogs (Yellow Labs), the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies and lottery tickets. He was the...
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