Mrs. Helen Howat
Sep 7, 2013
Howat Helen Elizabeth Howat(nee Getz), passed away on September 7, 2013 at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late John Howat. Loving mother of John Howat (Francie) of Lester, PA and the late Alex Howat(Ruth) of Rehoboth Beach, DE.Cherished grandmother of Christopher Howat (Lisa Robinson) and Katy McGinley(John).Great-grandmother of Christopher, Haley, and Maren. Dear sister of Al Getz....
Katharine Leach
Sep 7, 2013
Katharine M. "Kitty" (nee Joyce) of West Chester, formerly of Berwyn, died peacefully on September 7, 2013 in her 100th year. Loving wife of the late Benjamin A. Leach. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her name to Surrey Services for Seniors, 28 Bridge Ave., Berwyn, PA 19312 would be appreciated. Funeral Service Wednesday, September 11, 2013 11:00 AM Christ...
Mr. Lee Brewster
Sep 6, 2013
Lee Roy Brewster August 15, 1918 to September 6, 2013 Lee Roy Brewster passed on Friday, September 6, 2013 at his residence at Tel Hai Retirement Community. After living in Thorndale, PA, Lee and his wife Ernestine Lovell Brewster retired to the Tel Hai Retirement Community. Ernestine passed in 2005. He is survived by his daughters Linda Brewster Rodgers, Janice...
Elaine Dalzell
Sep 6, 2013
Elaine Dalzell (nee Luick), 80, of West Chester, PA passed away on September 6, 2013 at Waverly Heights Retirement Community in Gladwyne, PA. Born in 1932, in Bronx, NY, Elaine was the daughter of Hilde (Weier) and Adolph Reiken, both deceased. She was a Registered Nurse. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. Elaine was the beloved wife of the...
Charles Puceta
Sep 5, 2013
Charles R. Puceta, 86, of Exton, PA passed away on September 5, 2013 at Neighborhood Hospice. Born in 1927, in Ashland, PA, Charles was the son of Marie (Miller) Bausmann and Alexander Puceta, both deceased. He served honorably in the US Army and worked as a welder. He was the loving husband of Lois (Heiser) Puceta and dear brother of...
Marie Porter
Sep 5, 2013
Marie Rose Porter (nee Boerckel), age 85, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on September 5, 2013. Born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry J. and Marie V. Boerckel (nee Finnaren). Marie is survived by her husband Albert S. Porter, her sons Robert and Richard Porter, her grandchildren Lacey, Amber and Kaylee Porter, her sister-in-law...
Col. Ret. Jr.
Sep 3, 2013
MCKEE, Col. Thomas M., Jr., retired Air Force Colonel, 89, on September 3, 2013, of Chester Springs, PA. Beloved husband of Dorothy A. (Simays); loving father of Kathleen H. McKee, Thomas M., III (Donna), Michael D. (Mary Anne), Robert J. (Mary Luz Rodriguez Alvarez), William J. (Karen), and Patricia A. D'Andrea (John); dear grandfather of 19 grandchildren and great-grandfather of...
Ruth Preston
Sep 2, 2013
Preston, Ruth B. (nee Brill), 98, peacefully on September 2, 2013, resident of Sunrise of Paoli, formerly of Wynnewood, PA. Beloved wife of the late Eugene C. Preston; loving mother of Karen P. Loprete and Eugene C. Preston, Jr. (Gail); loving grandmother of Cynthia, Michael and Christopher Loprete, Leslie Conrad (Christopher) and Elizabeth Preston and six great-grandchildren; and dear sister...
Helen Antonelli
Sep 2, 2013
Helen Marie Antonelli (nee Aylmer), 71, of Coatesville and formerly of Broomall, passed away on September 2, 2013. Born in Philadelphia, in 1942, Helen was the daughter of Helen D. (Rodgers) and James P. Aylmer, both deceased. She attended Archbishop Prendergast High School in Drexel Hill. Helen was the beloved wife for 54 years of Richard Antonelli; loving mother of...
William Pflaumer III
Sep 2, 2013
William H., Pflaumer, III, age 32, on September 2, 2013 of Collegeville, PA. Beloved son of Kathleen T. Watson (Richard) and the late William H. Pflaumer, Jr. Dear brother of Krysta P. (Stephen) Wagner, Patrick V. Ottaviano, Dana DelBuono, Gregory Watson and Diana Watson. Also survived by his 7 nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Friday 10-11...
Mr. James Smith
Sep 1, 2013
James F. Smith ,age 83, passed away on September 1, 2013. He was the Beloved husband of Barbara Smith (nee Quinn), Devoted father of James F. (Barbara), Jennifer Smith-Venango and the late Susan Beavers; father-in-law to Robert Beavers, loving Poppy to Jami, Patrick, Samantha, Michael and Kevin; Brother to Joan Coyle (the late Robert Coyle), Patricia (William) Jann, Thomas (Josephine)...
Mrs. Gloria Pilkington
Sep 1, 2013
Gloria Ann Pilkington, age 59, of Havertown, PA, passed away on September 1, 2013. Gloria grew up in Moorestown, NJ. She was the daughter of the late Stanley and Stella Wesolowski (nee Grohocki) and the beloved wife of the late Richard J. Pilkington. Gloria attended PGH Nursing School and was a R.N. at Delaware County Memorial Hospital for 20 years....
Mrs. Isabelle Melvin
Aug 30, 2013
Isabelle Melvin (nee Lister), on August 30, 2013 of Wynnewood, PA and Naples, FL, formerly of Upper Darby, PA. Beloved wife of the late James R. Melvin; loving mother of Mary Therese McNeeley, James R. Jr., Michael P. and Isabel Melvin; also survived by her 6 grandsons, her cousins, and many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited...
Brian Cooper
Aug 28, 2013
Brian E. Cooper, age 64, of Wayne, PA, formerly of King of Prussia, PA passed peacefully on August 28, 2013 at his residence. Beloved husband of Maureen D. (nee Daily), loving father of Christian (Bridget) Cooper, Alexis (Trevor) Sawyer and Ian (Christine Morrow) Cooper, dear grandfather of Fintan, Owen and Brendan. Brother of Denise (Raymond) Bruckno. Also survived by numerous...
Agnes Kovatis
Aug 28, 2013
Kovatis, Agnes M. (nee Gill), 90, passed away in her home in Hershey's Mill, West Chester, PA, surrounded by her loving family on August 28, 2013. Born in 1922 in Philadelphia, PA, Agnes was the daughter of Mary Ellen (Denney) and Martin Gill, both deceased. She was a graduate of West Catholic Girls High School in Philadelphia and worked as...
Paul Grillo, Jr.
Aug 28, 2013
Inspirational Former West Catholic Teacher, Local Poet and Artist Dies Paul B. Grillo, Jr. was a lifelong Philadelphian (b. 1943) and was, in his words, "educated at bus stops, record hops, and Jesuit schools". He was a brilliant educator for over forty years, teaching English Literature to students at the high school and college level at schools in and around...
Elizabeth Scheetz
Aug 26, 2013
Scheetz, Elizabeth R. "Betty" (nee Ewing), 90, of West Chester, PA and formerly of Norwood, PA passed away on August 26, 2013. Born in 1923 in Norwood, PA, Elizabeth was the daughter of Hannah O'Hara and James J. Ewing, both deceased. Elizabeth was one of the founding members of SS Simon & Jude Church. She was a Girl Scout Leader...
Eugene Dudley
Aug 25, 2013
Eugene C. Dudley, age 53, of Essington, PA, formerly of Broomall and Media, PA, passed away on August 25, 2013. Born in Darby, PA, he was the son of Patricia C. Dudley (nee McCann) and the late Eugene M. Dudley. He was employed as an automotive mechanic. In addition to his mother, Eugene is survived by his sisters Kathleen E....
Anna Dougherty
Aug 25, 2013
Anna V. Dougherty, age 98, of Drexel Hill, PA, a former 23 year resident of Coatesville, PA, passed away on August 25, 2013. Born in Mahanoy City, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Blum (nee Brennan). She is survived by her daughter Joan M. McCoy, 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her...
John Ziegler
Aug 25, 2013
John W. Ziegler, age 76, of Souderton, PA, passed away on August 25, 2013. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Ralph B. and Isabel Ziegler (nee Johnstone). He grew up in Mt. Airy and graduated from Springfield High School. John served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Era as Military Police for two years....
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