Mary Jane E. Willts
Sep 17, 2025
Mary Jane E. Willts (nee Hillibush), age 83, of Downingtown, PA, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away on September 17, 2025.
Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA in 1941, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Jane (nee Maher) Hillibush and sister of the late Patricia Bell. Mary Jane worked for many years as a Medical Secretary. She weathered...
Samuel M. Much
Sep 17, 2025
Samuel M. Much “Sam”
Samuel M. Much, devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. He was a man of quiet strength, unmatched kindness, and deep commitment—to his loved ones, his community, and the many passions that filled his life.
Beloved son of the late Dr. Jacob and Elizabeth (nee Donnelly) Much. Samuel is survived by his...
Romeo Gabriel DiLibero
Sep 17, 2025
Ramsey G. DiLibero, a devoted father, mentor, and man of faith, passed away on September 17, 2025 at the age of 96. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Virginia “Ginny” (nee Mucha), with whom he shared a lifetime of love, partnership, and family.
Born December 1, 1928 in Barre, MA, he was a son of the late Frederico and Elvira...
David William Stinson
Sep 16, 2025
David William “Dave” Stinson of Broomall, PA, sadly passed away on September 16, 2025 at the age of 62.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Charles W. Stinson, Jr. and Teresa D. (née Duffy) Stinson.
Dave was a graduate of Eastern College and worked for many years in the IT industry. Dave was a kind and caring...
Robert (Bob) Palestini, Ed.D.
Sep 16, 2025
Robert (Bob) Palestini, Ed. D. was born in 1941 and was raised in West Philadelphia until he was ten years old. His family then moved to Milmont Park in Delaware County where he spent the next ten years of his life.
Dr. Palestini earned his Bachelors and Masters degrees from St. Joseph’s University and his doctorate in Education Administration at Temple...
Patricia Louise Isajiw
Sep 16, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Patricia Isajiw, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister and friend, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at the age of 82.
Patricia was born on July 22nd in Gloversville, NY to Margaret & Joseph Cahill. She grew up in New Jersey and Philadelphia, where...
John Louis Valenti
Sep 15, 2025
John Louis Valenti, age 79, of Paoli, PA, passed away on September 15, 2025. Born in Queens, NY, he was the son of the late John and Rose M. Valenti (nee Carrado).
After spending many years working in New York City for the Commodities Exchange, he retired in 2007. Nine years later he and his late wife Elaine moved to Paoli...
Edith I. Anderson
Sep 15, 2025
Edith I. Anderson, of Folsom, PA, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025, at the age of 93.
Born on October 19, 1931, Edith was the beloved daughter of the late George Washington Bowers and Bessie Irene Bowers (née Long). She was one of eleven children and is now reunited with her ten predeceased siblings.
Edith lived a life marked by kindness,...
Howard Butcher IV
Sep 14, 2025
Howard Butcher IV of Newtown Square, PA passed away on September 14, 2025, at the age of 88, with family at his side.
Howard was born in Bryn Mawr, PA to Howard Butcher III and Elizabeth Butcher (née Mc Bee) on November 27, 1936. He was the beloved husband of Ingrid Clemmensen Butcher with whom he celebrated nearly forty years of...
Paula Marie Dunn
Sep 14, 2025
Paula Marie Dunn, 78, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, September 14, 2025, surrounded by love.
Born in Bethesda, Maryland, Paula was the daughter of the late Paul and Mildred Hughes. She was also predeceased by her sister Patricia Dupree. She attended Walt Whitman High School where she played the violin in the school orchestra and was a member...
Anne Mary McGee
Sep 14, 2025
Anne Mary “Anna Mae” McGee (née Dunphy), of Broomall, PA, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025, at the age of 80.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late James Thomas and Anna Mary (née Durkin) Dunphy.
A proud graduate of Archbishop Prendergast High School, Anne spent many years working in the health care industry as a transcriptionist...
Dorothy Fox Elicker
Sep 13, 2025
Dorothy Fox Elicker, a resident of White Horse Village in Newtown Square, PA passed away on September 13, 2025 from natural causes. She was born February 4, 1934 to the late Josephine Lucy Buck Fox and Edward J. Fox Jr of Easton, PA. She was educated at The Ethel Walker School and received two B.A. degrees from Bryn Mawr College,...
Jerrold P. Bankert
Sep 13, 2025
Jerrold Paul Bankert (1935-2025) passed away on September 13, 2025, at home following a brief illness that closed a long, wonderful life centered around his family and his loving wife of 56 years, Blanche (Nelson) Bankert.
Jerry was born on July, 5, 1935 in Philadelphia to the late John Speelman Bankert and Eleanor (Ankrum) Bankert, a ninth-generation descendant of colonial Pennsylvania...
Frank M. Navazio, Jr.
Sep 12, 2025
Frank M. Navazio, Jr., age 79, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Philadelphia and grew up in Ridley Township. Frank was a 1964 graduate of Ridley High School, where he would meet and marry his high school sweetheart—the love of his life and lifelong...
Nancy Rush Staquet
Sep 12, 2025
Nancy Rush Staquet (nee Thompson), age 86, of Devon, PA, formerly of Broomall, PA, passed away on September 12, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Mills and Eleanor Thompson (nee Thomas). Nancy's life was a vibrant tapestry woven with adventure, humor, and an unwavering love for her family and friends.
Nancy's love story with Duke,...
Elizabeth Jane Turner
Sep 11, 2025
Elizabeth Jane “BJ” Turner (nee Hutton), age 78, of Media, passed away on September 11, 2025.
Born in Darby, PA, she was the daughter of the late John H. Hutton and Elizabeth (nee Thompson) Hutton.
BJ grew up in Drexel Hill and attended Saint Andrew School, Archbishop Prendergast High School, and Immaculata College earning an AB in English in 1969. She was...
Barbara Ann Megill
Sep 10, 2025
Barbara Ann Megill (née Kilduff), passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Born November 4, 1939, in New York, Barbara grew up in the close-knit East Falls neighborhood, where she graduated from Little Flower High School. She was the devoted wife of Wayne Megill for 61 years and together in 1969 they co-founded the family...
William E. Kelly
Sep 10, 2025
William E. "Bill" Kelly, of West Chester, PA, passed away on September 10, 2025.
Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1951, he was the son of the late Bernard Joseph and Elizabeth Mary (nee Deissroth) Kelly. Bill was the loving brother of Patricia Ann Laskowski (Stanley); caring uncle of Tara Drury (Michael); adoring great-uncle of Kate, Flynn, Cole, and Sam.
In 1974 Bill...
Deborah Anne Clark
Sep 10, 2025
Deborah (Debi) Hindsley Clark January 30, 1961-September 10, 2025
We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Deborah (Debi) Hindsley Clark of Broomall, PA.
Debi was the daughter of the late Joe and Nancy Hindsley, the sister of the late Colleen Hindsley and the wife of the late Mark Clark.
Debi leaves behind her sisters and brother; Patti, Joe (Lisa Hindsley), Lynda (Mark...
Marguerite T. Caratello
Sep 9, 2025
Marguerite T. “Marge” Caratello (nee Tyrrell), age 87, of Crum Lynne, PA, passed away on September 9, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Martha Tyrrell (nee Miller).
Marge was a woman who cherished her family above all else, finding great delight in the connections that spanned generations. Her unwavering support and unconditional love...
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