Diana Chiacchiere
Apr 28, 2016
Diana A. Chiacchiere (nee Alosi), age 78, of Berwyn, PA, formerly of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on April 28, 2016. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Desdemona Alosi (nee Baranello). She had been employed as a teacher with the Philadelphia School District. She is survived by her beloved husband Dominic Chiacchiere, her loving...
David Donnelly
Apr 27, 2016
David K. Donnelly, age 90, of Havertown, PA, passed away on April 27, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Nancy Donnelly. Loving father of Maureen Herzog (Pete), James, David (Sharon), Thomas R. (Eileen), Anne Wholly (James), Joseph and Peter (Holli). Also survived by 15 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Brother of the late Bernadette Panasiti and Joan Houser. Relatives and friends...
Russell DeGrassa
Apr 26, 2016
Russell "Russ" DeGrassa, age 60, of Ridley Park, PA, passed away on April 26, 2016. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Harry DeGrassa and Barbara Fleenor Kelly. Russ was self-employed as a Master Carpenter. Russ was exceptionally skilled in the building trade, and always had an eye for design. He enjoyed time with his family,...
Sarah Falkowski
Apr 26, 2016
Sarah C. "Chris" Falkowski (nee McElwee), 81, of Media, formerly of Cape May Court House, passed away on April 26, 2016. Born in 1934 in Chester, PA she was the daughter of the late John and Helena (nee Timothy) McElwee. Chris graduated from Notre Dame de Lourdes, Moylan and worked as a Project Manager in Real Estate. She was politically...
Edward White
Apr 26, 2016
Edward J. White, age 62, of Pipersville, PA, formerly of New Hope, PA and Springfield, PA, passed away on April 26, 2016. Beloved son of the late Paul E. and C. Therese White (nee Bertram). Loving brother of Kathleen Rago (Ernest), Michael White (Kelly), Rosemary White, Therese Waters (Joseph), Nancy Jamanow (Mazan), Diane White (Sharon Moore), David White (Debra), Marian...
Thomas Cunningham
Apr 25, 2016
Thomas J. Cunningham, 82, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on April 25, 2016. Born in 1933 in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Anthony and Catherine (nee Sherlock) Cunningham. Thomas was the beloved husband of Frances J. (nee Donterville) Cunningham; the loving father of Frances A. Trefz (Richard), Barbara A. Place (Kenneth), and Thomas O. Cunningham (Kim...
Richard Shoemaker
Apr 25, 2016
Richard S. "Dick" Shoemaker, 84, passed on April 25, 2016. He was born in 1932 in Canton, OH to the late Carl and Esther (Mathias) Shoemaker. Richard was predeceased by his loving wife, Marian (Stauffer) Shoemaker. Richard and Marian were longtime residents of Chester County, living in Westtown for nearly 60 years. He retired from Boeing Aircraft Company to become...
Joan McGettigan
Apr 25, 2016
Joan M. McGettigan, 60, of Wayne, formerly of Drexel Hill, passed away at home surrounded by her family on April 25, 2016. Born in Philadelphia in 1956, she was the daughter of the late James C., Jr. and Elizabeth M. (nee Cleary) McGettigan. Joan graduated from Archbishop Prendergast High School and Cabrini College. She worked 40 years with Philadelphia College...
Patricia Dudley
Apr 25, 2016
Patricia C. Dudley (nee McCann), 84, of Newtown Square, PA passed away on April 25, 2016. Born in Bryn Mawr, PA, Patricia was the daughter of the late Charles and Primrose (Jones) McCann. Patricia was a lifetime member and longtime secretary at St. Anastasia Parish in Newtown Square, PA. She was loved deeply by her family and friends. Patricia was...
Mr. Alexander Esq.
Apr 22, 2016
DiSanti, Alexander A. Esq., age 81 of Media, PA passed away on April 22, 2016. Alexander graduated from St. Laurence School in 1948 and was awarded a full scholarship to LaSalle Prep. He graduated first in his class at West Catholic Prep (West Catholic High) in 1952 and was awarded a full scholarship to St. Joseph's University. Alexander graduated first...
Sandra Brown
Apr 22, 2016
After a bravely fought battle with ovarian cancer, Sandra Lee Brown, 75, of King of Prussia, passed away on April 22, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on October 23, 1940 in Altoona, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Clara Mae (Seymore) White. A devoted wife of fifty-four years, Sandy, as she was known, is survived...
Nancy McElroy
Apr 21, 2016
Nancy Griffin McElroy, age 73, of Malvern, passed away on April 21, 2016. Born in McKees Rocks, PA, in 1942 to the late William and Helen (McCartney) Griffin, Nancy graduated from Baldwin High School in Baldwin, PA, in 1960. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Allegheny College in 1964 and later studied Education at Immaculata University. Nancy was...
Joseph Sweeney
Apr 21, 2016
Joseph F. X. Sweeney, age 94, of Devon, PA, formerly of the Fairmount section of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on April 21, 2016. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late John A. and Susanne Sweeney (nee Curran). He was a graduate of Roman Catholic High School in Philadelphia. He served in the United States Army during...
David Needs
Apr 19, 2016
David D. Needs, age 91, of Upper Darby, PA, formerly of Broomall, PA, passed away on April 19, 2016. Born in Saint Nicholas, PA, he was the son of the late David and Olive Needs (nee Richards). David was a graduate of West Philadelphia High School. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He was employed...
John Morton
Apr 19, 2016
John J. Morton, 97, of Folsom, PA passed away on April 19, 2016. Born in Colne, England in 1918, John was the son of the late John H. and Esther (McDermott) Morton. He served honorably in the US Army during World War II in Germany, France, the Philippines and Japan. He earned the Good Conduct Medal, Philippines Liberation Ribbon, American...
Estelle Myers
Apr 19, 2016
Estelle S. Myers (nee Hunt), age 80, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on April 19, 2016. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Estelle and Raymond Hunt, Sr. She was a graduate of West Philadelphia High School. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, James B. Myers. She is survived by her loving children Karen Robinson,...
Mary Sessa
Apr 19, 2016
Mary Jane Sessa (nee Murray), 84 years of age, of Springfield, PA, passed away on April 19, 2016. She was a 1949 graduate of Notre Dame High School, Moylan, PA and worked for the Philadelphia Inquirer as a Classified Advertising Representative. Mary Jane loved the beach, trips to the casinos and her Wildwood Days with family and friends. She cherished...
William Baer
Apr 19, 2016
William (Billy) J. Baer, age 92, of Havertown, PA, passed away on April 19, 2016. Born in Norristown, PA, he was the son of the late John L. and Sophie Baer (nee Roehm). Billy served in the Merchant Marines from 1943-1946. During that time, he traveled the world. He rounded Cape Horn and the Cape of Good Hope on a...
Kurt Hecker
Apr 19, 2016
Kurt A. Hecker, age 69, of Millsboro, DE, formerly of Upper Chichester, PA, passed away on April 19, 2016. Born in Chester, PA, he was the son of the late Max and Mabel Hecker (nee MacDade). He was employed as a shipper/receiver at Habbersatt Sausage. Kurt is survived by his beloved wife Jane M. Hecker (nee Kelleher), his children Kurt...
John Hooton Jr.
Apr 18, 2016
John Hooton, Jr., age 89, of West Chester, PA, formerly of Spring Lake Heights, NJ, passed away on April 18, 2016. Born in Elizabeth, NJ, he was the son of the late Mabel and John Hooton, Sr. John was a graduate of Linden High School and attended Union County Jr. College. He served in the military during World War II....
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