Theodhora Shyti
Aug 23, 2024
Theodhora Shyti, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 23rd, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Albania, Theodhora faced early challenges, losing her father when she was just two months old. Raised by her devoted single mother, Violeta, and with the loving support of her uncle Thanas and aunt Artemisi, she grew up alongside her...
Phillip A. Turberg
Aug 22, 2024
Phillip A. Turberg (Phil) of Newtown Square, PA and Scottsdale, AZ died peacefully on August 22 this year. He was 96. He led a full and distinguished life. He was intellectually curious, diligent, generous, loving, opinionated, and had a great sense of humor. He formed steadfast relationships with family and friends, became a wise and valued advisor to leaders of...
Samuel E. Lappen
Aug 22, 2024
Samuel E. Lappen, age 66, of Glen Mills, PA, passed away on August 22, 2024. Born in Darby, PA, he was the son of the late Dorothy H. (nee Lear) and Samuel S. Lappen Jr.
Samuel's journey began at Collingdale High School, from which he graduated in 1976. He pursued his passions with diligence, attending Williamson Trade School, where he earned...
Francis Lawrence McHugh
Aug 21, 2024
Francis Lawrence McHugh, age 72, of Douglasville, PA, formerly of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on August 21, 2024. Born in Darby, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph and Gertrude McHugh (nee Barrow).
Larry's life was defined by an unwavering commitment to his country. He served honorably in the Navy for an admirable span of 22 years, participating...
Peter Witiak, Jr.
Aug 21, 2024
Peter Witiak, age 91, died on August 21, 2024, in hospice care at Chester County Hospital surrounded by family. Son of the late Peter and Helen Witiak, loving husband of 56 years to the late Annamae Witiak, brother to Eugene and the late Daniel Witiak, he leaves behind his daughter Diane and son Daniel (Eleanor) and three grandsons, Anderson, Peter...
Camille M. Harper
Aug 20, 2024
Camille Harper
August 12, 1943 – August 20, 2024
Camille Marie Harper (DiGregorio), 81, most recently of Newtown Square but prior lifelong resident of Upper Darby, peacefully went Home on Tuesday afternoon, August 20, 2024. She is now healed and restored to a body free of chronic pain and illness, and mercifully received straight into the arms of her Lord and Saviour...
Paul T. Beisser
2024
Paul T. Beisser, Jr., 83, of Dataw Island, SC, formerly of Malvern, PA, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 20, 2024.
Born in 1940, Paul was raised with his brothers, Bill and Harry, in Upper Darby, PA. He attended St. Laurence Elementary School, Monsignor Bonner High School, and Bordentown Military Academy. As...
Joan Marie Donaldson
Aug 18, 2024
Joan Marie Donaldson (Daley), of Mantoloking, New Jersey, peacefully passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024 surrounded by her family. Joan was born on April 18, 1951 in Plainfield, New Jersey to Katherine V. (McGarry) and Edward J. Daley.
Over 52 years ago, Joan Marie met and married the love of her life, Francis (Frank) Donaldson. They resided in Bridgewater, New...
Mary M. Elia
Aug 17, 2024
Mary M. Elia, age 62, fondly known as “Mare-Mare” to those closest to her, sadly passed away on August 17, 2024.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the beloved daughter of the late Edward R. and Mary (née Taggart) Elia.
Mary was a graduate of St. Katherine Day School in Wynnewood, PA and found great joy in participating in activities at Welcome...
Marian "Sue" Kendall
Aug 17, 2024
Marian “Sue” Kendall (nee Harris) PhD, age 73, of Ardmore, PA passed away on August 17, 2024. Born in Portsmouth, Virginia on July 19, 1951 to the late John and Ruth (nee Perkinson) Harris, she earned her PhD in Art History from the University of Minnesota before running a publishing company.
Sue was a supportive and loving woman, widely beloved for...
Christopher Hart
Aug 17, 2024
Christopher Charles "Chris" Hart, 66, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on August 17, 2024.
Born in Rancocas Woods, NJ in 1958, he was the son of the late Andrew and Dorothy (nee Beck) Hart. Christopher had 45 years of dedicated service at The Boeing Company. He was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Phillies and enjoyed watching the Little League...
Donna M. Roffo
Aug 17, 2024
Donna M. Roffo (nee Vogt), age 66, of West Chester, PA, passed away on August 17, 2024. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the beloved daughter of the late Clifford and Margaret Vogt (nee O’Connor). Donna was the embodiment of love, warmth, and resilience.
Donna was the beloved wife of Daniel Roffo, their love for one another was a true testament...
Maryann J. Nelson
Aug 15, 2024
Maryann J. Nelson, age 78, of Berwyn, PA passed away on August 15, 2024. Born on December 17, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Charles and Anna (nee Slowik) Jankowski.
Maryann is survived by her beloved husband, Robert H. Nelson, her brother, Charles Jankowski, and her nephew, Jonathan Jankowski.
Family and friends are invited to a Visitation for Maryann on Wednesday,...
Michael M. Gaynor
Aug 15, 2024
It is with the utmost sadness that we share the news of Michael M. Gaynor's passing at the age of 66. Michael is survived by a strong and profoundly loving family: his wife Deborah (Grasso), sons Nicholas and Christian, daughter Anna and future son-in-law Kevin Barnard, sister Kathleen Keough (William), niece Christine Baron (David), nephew Andrew, and scores of lifelong...
Genevieve Bernice "Gene" Kelly
Aug 15, 2024
Genevieve Bernice “Gene” Kelly (née Bonner), age 83, of Springfield, PA, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2024.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Bernard P. and Genevieve (née Connell) Bonner.
Gene is survived by her cherished and devoted husband, Edward A. Kelly, Jr.; her loving children, Jeanne Kimberly Roberts (Jim), Genevieve Erin Kelly, and Edward A....
Jeffrey C. Alyanakian
Aug 13, 2024
Jeff Alyanakian, 66, passed away suddenly on August 13, 2024 at Bryn Mawr Hospital. He was the loving husband of Sharon Alyanakian (nee Crook). They shared 12 wonderful years of marriage together.
He was born in Drexel Hill, PA to Charles & Alice Alyanakian. After graduating from Marple Newtown Senior High School in 1976, he then went on to receive a...
Frances Marie Fehr
Aug 13, 2024
Frances “Frankie” Marie Fehr, age 74, passed away on August 13, 2024, beloved daughter to the late Eilert Brechter and Marie Francis (nee Pitkin) Fehr.
Frankie is survived by her loving siblings, Julia Ann Rodacker (Marvin), Jon Fehr (Gloria), Jean Narksompong, Alan Fehr (Kris), and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother James Ferdinand Fehr and infant sister...
John Patrick Monaghan
Aug 13, 2024
John Patrick Monaghan, our beloved son, brother, and uncle, went to be with the Lord on August 13th, 2024, at the age of 24.
John was born on March 23rd, 2000, in Bryn Mawr PA. He grew up attending Delaware County Christian School and Great Valley High School, there he was a stellar student-athlete playing Football and Basketball all the while...
Mary Catherine McGarrity
Aug 13, 2024
Mary Catherine McGarrity of Chester Springs, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2024, at the age of 96, surrounded by family.
Mary was born on February 17, 1928 in West Philadelphia. After graduating from West Catholic High School, she went to work at the Philadelphia Inquirer as secretary to the Managing Editor. It was there that she met her future husband,...
Judith Dorman Donley
Aug 13, 2024
In the early morning hours of August 13, 2024, Judith Dorman Donley passed away peacefully at the White Horse Village at 88 years of age. She was the beloved wife of Phillip B. Donley for 65 years who predeceased her last summer, and mother to Dean (62), Jonathan (59) and Jennifer (55).
Judy was born April 8, 1936, in the town...
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