Margaret M. "Marge" Markert

Margaret M. "Marge" Markert

Jan 31, 2025

Margaret M. “Marge” Markert (nee Peranteau), 74, passed into the arms of her Savior on January 31, 2025 after a brave battle with breast cancer.

Marge loved spending time with family and pets, shopping for all things sparkly, and maintaining her collections of antique jewelry and porcelain dolls. She was very proud of the time she spent in the field of...

Marie Cabrelli

Marie Cabrelli

Jan 31, 2025

Marie Cabrelli (nee Brunone), age 91, of Media, PA, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Aquilino and Carmella Brunone (nee Ruggiero). 

Marie was the beloved wife of the late James “Yogi” Cabrelli; loving mother of James Cabrelli (Linda), Michael Cabrelli, Maria Haley (Brian), and Alicia Cabrelli (Stephen D’Antonio); adoring...

Jennifer H. Gianfrancesco

Jennifer H. Gianfrancesco

Jan 30, 2025

Jennifer H. Gianfrancesco

April 18, 1968 – January 30, 2025

Jennifer Helen (née Sovetsky) Gianfrancesco, age 56, died peacefully at home in Philadelphia on January 30, 2025. Born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, she was the daughter of Dr. Charles Lawrence Sovetsky, D.O., and Daisy O. (née Rivera) Sovetsky of Newtown Square, Pennsylvania and Mims, Florida, and the wife of Paul R. Gianfrancesco,...

John Phillips

John Phillips

Jan 30, 2025

John Phillips “Swampy”, age 68 passed away January 30, 2025. Beloved son of the late John and Bernice (Smith) Phillips. 

John is survived by his loving wife Donna (Vivaldi) Phillips; Children: John F. Phillips, Joseph L. Phillips, and Aleece M. Johnson (Ryan): Grandchildren, John Patrick “JP”, Alexis, and McKenzie; Siblings: Jackie Ross (Frank), Michael Phillips (Kathy), Jody Phillips (Tina), Bunny Thiboutot,...

Albert Joseph Curatolo, Jr.

Albert Joseph Curatolo, Jr.

Jan 28, 2025

Albert Joseph Curatolo, Jr., 80, of West Chester, PA, passed away January 28, 2025 peacefully in his sleep at Riddle Hospital after a battle with pneumonia. Born March 27, 1944 in Philadelphia, PA, he was a son of the late Albert Joseph, Sr., and Rita (nee Boyd) Curatolo. Albert was the beloved husband of Susan (nee Stodola) Curatolo; loving father...

Joan M. Hight

Joan M. Hight

Jan 28, 2025

Joan M. Hight (nee Sunday), age 80, of Havertown, PA, formerly of Bridgeport, PA, passed away on January 28, 2025. Born in Drexel Hill, PA, she was the daughter of the late James and Rose Sunday (nee Rath).

Joan was a beloved teacher in a number of parochial schools across the ArchDioceses of Philadelphia, but it was her 31 years at...

Michael J. Chappelle

Michael J. Chappelle

Jan 28, 2025

Michael J. Chappelle, age 65, passed away on January 28, 2025. Beloved son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (nee Carlin) Chappelle.

Michael is survived by his loving wife Sherry A. (nee Lock) Chappelle; stepsons, Elton Koroly and Elliott Koroly; granddaughter Lily Koroly; siblings, Karen Curley (late Robert), Donna Bowser (Ken), David Chappelle (Catherine), Mary Stahler (John), and Jeanne Brahl (Kevin)....

William Thomas Blumeris

William Thomas Blumeris

Jan 28, 2025

William was born in Harare Zimbabwe on December 4, 1944 to Frank Blumeris and Catherine (Mostert) Blumeris and he was one of 9 children. He is survived by his wife Aileen of 56 years, his son David and David’s partner Jayne, his daughter Donna, his sister May Sharpe, and many other family members around the world. 

William grew up in Zimbabwe....

Alan Lindsay Louderback

Alan Lindsay Louderback

Jan 27, 2025

Alan Lindsay Louderback, 88, of Valley Forge, PA and formerly West Chester passed away on January 27, 2025.

Born in 1936 in Philadelphia, PA, Alan was the son of George Henry and Dorothy A. (née Rhodes) Louderback.

He was a 1954 graduate of Germantown Friends School. He was the co-owner, with his brother, of Louderback Transportation Company.

He was a member of the...

Myrna Lee Duplessie

Myrna Lee Duplessie

Jan 26, 2025

Myrna Lee Duplessie, 86, of Elverson, PA, passed away January 26, 2025.

Born July 5, 1938, in Augusta, Maine, she was the eldest daughter of the late John Richard and Elva Irene (nee McEachern) McLean. Myrna Lee was named after her mother’s favorite actress, Myrna Loy.

Myrna had a heart for education, graduating in 1956 from the Coburn Classical Institute, a college...

Peter P. DiNicola

Peter P. DiNicola

Jan 26, 2025

Peter P. DiNicola, age 82, of West Chester, PA, passed away on January 26, 2025.

Born in Chester, PA in 1942, he was the son of the late Peter P. and Anne (nee Fabbri) DiNicola. Peter was a 1960 graduate of St. James High School and a 1964 graduate of Villanova University. He received his Master's degree from Temple University. Peter...

Gloria Maria Bonilla-Negron

Gloria Maria Bonilla-Negron

Jan 26, 2025

Gloria Maria Bonilla-Negron, age 79, of Springfield, PA, passed away on January 26, 2025. Born in Jayuya, Puerto Rico, she was the beloved daughter of the late Carmello Bonilla and Esperanza Negron.

Gloria was a beacon of love, unwavering loyalty, and faithfulness that brightened the lives of many. She was a woman of many talents, Gloria found joy in the simple...

Robert Wittman

Robert Wittman

Jan 25, 2025

Robert “Bob” Wittman, age 74, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025 at his residence in Havertown, Pa. He was born May 23,1950 in Philadelphia. Beloved son of the late Adam and Mary (nee Cassiani) Wittman.

Bob is survived by his loving wife Donna (nee Fife) Wittman his children Michele Eggles (Mike) and Christopher Wittman (Barbara); grandchildren, Julianna and Francesca; and numerous...

Genevieve Jane Kinsey

Genevieve Jane Kinsey

Jan 25, 2025

In loving memory of Genevieve Jane Kinsey, age 94, of Carmel, whom passed away January 25, 2025 with her family by her side. She was born May 1, 1930 in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Michael and Virginia Fiore Donofrio. She was a graduate of Downingtown High School, Downingtown, Pennsylvania, Class of 1948.

On May 26, 1951, she married Harold L....

James M. Ellis

James M. Ellis

Jan 25, 2025

James M. Ellis, 83, of West Chester, PA, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025. Born June 15, 1941, in Philadelphia, PA, he was a son of the late Rolland and Elizabeth (nee Horvat) Ellis. 

Jim grew up in Philadelphia and was very proud to have been an Eagle Scout. He graduated from Kutztown University with a bachelor’s degree and a...

Margaret A. Consalvi

Margaret A. Consalvi

Jan 25, 2025

Margaret “Peggy” A. Consalvi (née Schneider), 83, of Exton, PA, our Mother of Dragons, passed away, peacefully at home, deeply cared for by her family, on January 25, 2025.

Born in 1942 in Darby, PA she was the daughter of the late John Walter and Corinne (née Nawn) Schneider.

Peggy was the loving mother of Lisa DeMarco (John), Peter Consalvi (Jennifer), Michael...

William J. Loftus II

William J. Loftus II

Jan 25, 2025

William J. “Bill” Loftus, II, age 75, of West Chester, PA passed away on January 25, 2025.

Born in West Chester, PA to the late William J. and Thelma Mae (nee Emerson) Loftus, Bill had a strong work ethic and owned a trucking business, Loftus Mail Service. He enjoyed restoring cars and could fix anything. Bill was a star football player...

Dolores E. Johnston

Dolores E. Johnston

Jan 24, 2025

Dolores “Dee” Johnston passed away on January 24, 2025. Beloved daughter of the late John and Catherine (nee Wojtkowiak) Kuras.

Dolores is survived by her loving children: Joseph W. Johnston (Diane) and Ronald J. Johnston (Stacy); adoring grandchildren: Stephanie (Dan), Kimberly (Joe), Michelle, Johnny, Ashley, Alexia (John), Robbie (Paige), and Nicky; caring great-grandchildren: Danny, Cheyenne, Olivia, Austin, CJ, Brody, Grayson, and...

Margaret Warfield Hoopes Wolcott

Margaret Warfield Hoopes Wolcott

Jan 23, 2025

Margaret Warfield Hoopes Wolcott, cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed into Heaven on January 23, 2025.

She was predeceased by her husband, Robert (Bob), two sons, Douglas and Christopher, sister, Louise Harrity, and brother, Albert Hoopes, Jr. She is survived by daughters Allyn Greeney (Robert), Anne Hillegass (Richard), beloved granddaughter, Margaret Milburn (Robert), step grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Growing up on a dairy...

Bernard Kevin Morgan

Bernard Kevin Morgan

Jan 23, 2025

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Bernard Kevin Morgan at the age of 68, who passed away on January 23rd, 2025.

He was a loving and devoted husband and father. He was a very successful architecht and builder.

Bernard was predeceased by his son Samuel, parents Jean and Bernard and brother Michael.  He is survived by his...

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