James M. McGarvey
Sep 9, 2024
James M. McGarvey “Jim,” age 83, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved son of the late William H. and Elizabeth McGarvey (nee Butler) and predeceased by brother William H. McGarvey, Jr. (Barbara), sister Marianne McBrearty (John), and Aunt Kay McGarvey.
He was the loving father of James M....
Anthony "Tony" Scarpino
Sep 9, 2024
Anthony "Tony" Scarpino, age 78, of West Chester, PA, passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family, on September 9, 2024.
Born in Coatesville, PA in 1945, Anthony was the son of the late Anthony and Laura (nee Venture) Scarpino. He served honorably in the US Army during the Vietnam War as a Lieutenant. Anthony received his undergraduate degree from...
Stephen "Steve" Casper
Sep 7, 2024
Stephen "Steve" Peter Casper, 86, of West Chester, formerly of Albrightsville and Delaware County, passed away peacefully at home on September 7, 2024.
Born December 25, 1937, in Darby, PA he was a son of the late Frank and Mary (nee Keane) Casper.
Steve was a caring and thoughtful person who was always willing to assist others. Steve enjoyed his retirement in...
Dorothy P. Fetzer
Sep 7, 2024
On September 7th, Dorothy Fetzer of Exton, passed away peacefully with her family by her side.
Dottie spent her life serving others as a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, friend and nurse.
Dottie grew up with her four siblings, parents and extended family in Altoona. She graduated from Altoona High School and Bryn Mawr nursing school. She worked at Bryn Mawr hospital...
Sam Sinatra
Sep 7, 2024
Sam Sinatra passed away peacefully at home on September 7th, after recently being diagnosed with congestive heart failure. He was 76 years old. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Ann Sinatra (nee Wheeler) of Malvern, his loving children, son Michael (Rune Stromsness) of Oakland CA, daughter Katelyn McCulloch (Tripp) of Newtown Square, and his sister Lynn...
Thomas M. Bertele
Sep 7, 2024
Thomas M. "Tom" Bertele, age 71, of Collingdale, PA, passed away on September 7, 2024.
Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1953, he was the son of the late George and Elizabeth (nee McDevitt) Bertele. Tom was a graduate of St. Alice School, where he made lifelong friends, and a 1971 graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School. He worked for Merck for...
James Joseph "Jim" Castellotti
Sep 7, 2024
James J Castellotti, age 77, of Media, PA, passed away peacefully at home, on September 7, 2024.
Jim, son of the late Joseph and Jennie (nee Lallo) Castellotti, graduated from Upper Darby High School and attended St Joseph’s university.
Jim started his professional career in accounting at Gulf Oil before transferring to The Philadelphia Refinery. After accepting an early retirement package, Jim...
Julia Pavletich
Sep 6, 2024
Julia (Julie) Pavletich (nee Obiedzinski), beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, friend and talented gardener, passed away on September 26, 2024, at the age of 86. A Philadelphia native, Julia grew up in the Juniata neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia. She married the love of her life, Marion (Marty) Pavletich, in 1961, and they moved to Malvern, PA, where they were proud...
Eleanor Porrini
Sep 6, 2024
Eleanor Porrini (nee Bernardin), beloved wife, mother, daughter, and sister, passed away on September 6, 2024 at her home in West Chester, PA.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, Eleanor was the daughter of the late Gaspare and Carlotta (nee Zagonal) Bernardin. She is predeceased by her sister Mary Davia (nee Bernardin) and her brother Robert Bernardin.
Eleanor was the sweetheart and wife of...
Sr. Marlene Ann Brownett, SHCJ
Sep 5, 2024
Marlene Ann Brownett, SHCJ
August 10, 1934 – September 5, 2024
Educator, Administrator
Rosemont, Pennsylvania – Marlene Ann Brownett, SHCJ, a Sister of the Holy Child Jesus for 62 years, died peacefully on Thursday, September 5, 2024. She was 90.
Sister Marlene, born in Jersey City, New Jersey, was a happy, energetic, and intelligent child. As an adult, she was a great storyteller with...
Guy L. Glauner
Sep 5, 2024
Guy L Glauner formerly of West Chester, PA and recently of Honey Brook, PA passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024.
He was the husband of Jennifer Glauner for 11 years.
Born March 30, 1962 he was the son of LeRoy ‘Buddy’ Glauner and the late Beverly Wambold Glauner.
Guy worked for many years with the family business, C.C. Glauner & Son. For the...
Daniel Christopher "Dan" Chavar
Sep 5, 2024
Dan Chavar, a man known for his remarkable integrity, decency, and kindness, passed away peacefully at his home in Broomall, PA, on September 5, 2024. He was 71.
Beloved husband to Peg (nee Park), Dan was a devoted and loving father to his four children: Nicole Radio (Mark), Matthew Park-Chavar (Riley), Sierra Park-Chavar (Jay), and Megan Kingsland (Steve). He was an...
Savannah R. Foster
Sep 4, 2024
Savannah R. Foster, age 73, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on September 4, 2024.
Born in Philadelphia in 1951, Savannah was the daughter of the late John and Unie Mae (nee Brodie) Adams. She served honorably in the US Army.
Savannah was the loving mother of Antonio Foster; caring grandmother of Andrew Foster; dear aunt of Lisa, Veronica, Wakena, Wanda, and Emanuel;...
Charles E. Mullen
Sep 4, 2024
Surrounded by family, Charles E. Mullen peacefully passed away on September 4, 2024 at the age of 65, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Beloved son of the late Charles E. and Mary F. (Kolb) Mullen.
Charles is survived by his loving wife, Patricia A. (nee Marron) Mullen; Children, Michael C. Mullen (Kaitlyn), Brian Mullen (Laura), Jaclyn M....
James Patrick Reardon
Sep 2, 2024
James Patrick Reardon passed away peacefully on September 2, 2024, at the age of 90. Born to the late Theodore and Fannie (nee Murray) Reardon in Philadelphia, PA.
James proudly served his country as an Army Veteran during the Korean War. A graduate of Murrell Dobbins Vocational Technical School in 1959 through the apprenticeship of Plumbers Union Local 690. In his...
Donald W. Much
Aug 31, 2024
Donald W. Much, 80, of Media, Pennsylvania, passed away on August 31, 2024.
Born in Philadelphia in 1944, he was the son of the late Jacob and Elizabeth (née Donnelly) Much.
Donald was active in high school athletics, lettering in wrestling.
He graduated from Penncrest High School in 1962 and Saint Joseph’s University in 1972 with a B.S. in Business Administration.
Donald was a...
Robert William Pierce
Aug 31, 2024
Robert William Pierce, 76, Marshall, Michigan, passed away at home on August 31 after a long illness surrounded by his family. He was the son of William and Sadie (Hohmann) Pierce (both deceased) of Delaware County, PA.
Bob graduated from Chichester High School, Boothwyn, PA, where he ran track and field. On a track scholarship Bob attended Ohio Wesleyan University and...
Francis Richard McHugh, Jr.
Aug 31, 2024
Francis Richard McHugh Jr., of Drexel Hill and more recently Glen Mills, passed away peacefully at home on August 31, 2024.
Born on November 7, 1944, in Philadelphia, Fran was the son of the late Frank and Anne (née Kelley) McHugh.
Fran is survived by his loving wife Joyce (née Fiocca), with whom he shared 56 years of marriage; his four children...
George Michael Wimmer
Aug 29, 2024
George Michael Wimmer, “Mike,” passed away August 29, 2024 at the age of 70. He was born at Taylor Hospital, Ridley Park, PA on October 11, 1953 to George D. and Constance Wimmer. He most recently resided in Holmes, PA, but also maintained a favorite residence in Glade Valley, NC.
Mike leaves behind his daughter, Shari M. Wimmer of Norwood, his...
Jacqueline M. Donohue
Aug 29, 2024
Jackie Donohue, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully on August 29, 2024, at her home in Broomall after a long illness.
Born on June 15, 1951, the daughter of Katheryn & Mario DeLuca. She grew up in Drexel Hill and attended Saint Bernadette School and graduated from Pendergast High School in 1969.
Jackie was known for her kindness, warmth, and...
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