Sharon L. Bretherick
Feb 22, 2024
Sharon L. Bretherick (née Leiby), 73, of West Chester, PA passed away, peacefully surrounded by her family, on February 22, 2024.
Born in Shamokin, PA in 1950, Sharon was the daughter of the late Robert K. and Dorothy Jean (née Shaffer) Leiby.
Sharon was the loving mother of Jennifer Bretherick and Robyn Crabb (John); devoted grandmother of Demi and Emma Crabb; dear...
Edward John "Ed" Robb
Feb 22, 2024
Edward John “Ed” Robb, age 83, of Rosemont, PA, passed away on February 22, 2024. Born in Queens, NY, he was the son of the late Edward Abraham and Cecilia Robb (nee McNamara). Eventually relocating to Paoli, PA, Ed proudly served in the Pennsylvania National Guard.
Eventually settling in Rosemont, PA with his young family, Ed served his community in the...
Michael Olsavsky
Feb 21, 2024
Michael Olsavsky, age 84, of West Chester, PA, passed away on February 21, 2024.
Born in Brooklyn, NY in 1940, he was the son of the late Michael A. and Clara Mary (nee Stelma) Olsavsky. Michael served honorably in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a graduate a Drexel University, where he received his degree in Engineering....
Jane F. Coll
Feb 21, 2024
Jane F. Coll (nee Glascott), age 94, of West Chester, PA, passed away on February 21, 2024.
Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1929, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Jean (nee Flynn) Glascott. Jane‘s career was as an Administrative Assistant, most notably in her later years at St. John Neumann Parish. She was an avid reader and enjoyed...
Helen M. Thompson
Feb 21, 2024
Helen M. Thompson, 98, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away at her home in Overbrook Farms on February 21, 2024.
Helen was born in Philadelphia on May 12, 1925, the third child and first daughter of Albert B. Thompson, Sr. and Teresa M. Thompson (nee Dwyer). Four more brothers and two sisters would follow. Helen graduated from Our Lady of Lourdes Parish...
Joan E. Everson
Feb 20, 2024
Joan E. Everson, age 84, of Chester Springs, PA, formerly of Havertown, passed away on February 20, 2024.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Edward and Carmen Theresa (née DeMarco) McGarvey.
Joan was the beloved wife of the late William H. Everson; the loving mother of Alison Everson Malloy (Ed) and William Scott Everson (Rachel);...
Marie G. Azemar
Feb 19, 2024
Marie G. Azemar, 88, of Glen Mills, PA, peacefully passed away on February 19, 2024.
Born February 17, 1936 in Providence, RI, she was a daughter of the late Hugh and Marie (nee Rivard) McElroy. Dear sister of Margaret DiGuilio (the late Ernest) and Alice Sullivan (Hank). Marie was predeceased by her brother, Francis McElroy (Jane).
Marie was the beloved wife of...
Richard Michael Daskus
Feb 19, 2024
Richard Michael Daskus, age 68, of Glenolden, PA, passed away on Monday February 19th, 2024. He is predeceased by his parents George and Frances Daskus (nee Kubilus).
Rich was the beloved husband of Teresa Daskus (nee Marshall); Loving father of Jen (Katie), Julie (Wendy), Tom (Lindsay); Devoted Grandfather of Josie, Norah, Miles, Devin, Samantha; and caring brother of Susan, Kenneth, Adrienne,...
Marsha Maxfield Hall
Feb 19, 2024
Marsha Maxfield Hall, 71, of West Chester, PA, passed away February 19, 2024.
Born May 6, 1952 in Lynwood, CA, she was a daughter of the late True Harvey Maxfield, Jr. and Virginia Elizabeth (née Reynolds) Maxfield.
Marsha attended California High School, and then received her Bachelor’s degree in Comparative Literature from San Diego State University. She worked for many years as...
Henry Thomas "Harry" Vail
Feb 18, 2024
Henry Thomas “Harry” Vail, beloved husband, father, brother, son, and uncle, passed away after a brave fight against acute pneumonia on February 18, 2024 in Melbourne Beach, Florida. He was surrounded by his loving family in Melbourne Beach, Florida where he had determined to spend his retirement years.
Born on September 17, 1947, Harry was the third of ten children raised...
Kathleen Lynn Arvanites
Feb 18, 2024
Kathleen Lynn Arvanites, 39, of West Chester, PA, passed away February 18, 2024 of a severe medical illness.
Born December 18, 1984 in Drexel Hill, PA, she was the loving daughter of Steven and Linda (nee Hazzard) McKenzie. In addition to her parents, Kate is survived by her devoted husband, Andrew and daughter, Keeley. She is also survived by her brothers:...
Carmen Martella
Feb 18, 2024
Carmen Martella, age 93, of Wallingford, PA, passed away on February 18, 2024. Born December 19, 1930 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the beloved son of the late Joseph and Rose Martella (nee Salverio), the second oldest of four siblings. He met the love of his life, Joan Tanda at a church picnic. He attended Bok Vocational Technical School and was drawn...
Linda Smyth DiFrancesco
Feb 17, 2024
Linda Smyth DiFrancesco, age 69, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on February 17 surrounded by her loving family, after a brave four-year battle with metastatic breast cancer.
Born in Darby, PA in 1955, she was the daughter of the late John F. and Jeanne (nee O'Reilly) Smyth. Linda grew up in Springfield, PA and was a graduate of St. Dorothy’s School...
Cynthia "Cindy" Louise Smith
Feb 16, 2024
Cynthia “Cindy” Louise Smith, 59, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024 at Bryn Mawr Hospital due to unexpected complications from recent cardiac surgery.
Born in Delaware County, PA, Cindy was the fourth of six children to Theodore Smith and the late Anita McHugh. She is also predeceased by her stepfather, Edward McHugh. She worked for many years at Our Deli...
Mary Catherine Kshirsagar
Feb 16, 2024
Mary Catherine Kshirsagar (nee Smith), age 89, of Media, PA, passed away peacefully on February 16th, 2024. She is predeceased by her beloved husband of 40 years, Shrirang Kshirsagar. Mary was the loving daughter of the late Dan and Mary Smith (nee Moloney) of Ireland.
Mary is survived by her cousins, Helen Kain (Jim), James, Patrick, John and Joseph Brogan (Lisa),...
Jean C. Mapa
Feb 16, 2024
Jean C. Mapa (nee Bartle), age 85, of West Chester, PA passed away on February 16, 2024.
Born in Coaldale, PA in 1938, she was the daughter of the late Chester E. and Mary (nee Mundy) Bartle. Jean graduated from St. Agnes Nursing School in Philadelphia and worked as a Registered Nurse. She was very proud of her Irish heritage and...
Helen Harding
Feb 15, 2024
We are happy and sad to announce that our mother, Helen (Levy) Harding, finally RSVP’d to the big party in the sky the morning of February 15, 2024. With the exception of Aunt Mary (Uncle Jerry’s wife), all of her siblings, in-laws, and of course her mom and dad, have all been partying for quite some time. There are also...
John A. Wittner
Feb 15, 2024
A legendary innovator for Moto Guzzi and driving force in the motorcycle community, Dr. John A. Wittner, DMD, age 78, of West Chester, PA, passed away on February 15, 2024. He was the son of Howard Wittner and Victoria (Shenker) Wittner, and brother to Ken Wittner, who pre-deceased him. “Dr. John,” as known to friends, colleagues, patients, and members of the...
David Michael Capuzzi
Feb 15, 2024
David Michael Capuzzi, MD, PhD was born January 3, 1939 in Philadelphia, Pa., and died February 15, 2024 in Wayne, Pa. His parents were Phyllis Capuzzi (nee D’Urso, later Intenzo) and Maurice Capuzzi. David was raised in South Philadelphia by his mother, who was a teacher and guidance counselor at different schools in the city, and enjoyed summers at his...
Alfred P. Callazzo
Feb 15, 2024
Alfred P. Callazzo, 76, of Coatesville, PA, passed away February 15, 2024.
Born June 9, 1947 in Philadelphia, PA, he was a son of the late Salvatore and Mary (nee Boucher) Callazzo.Al was a graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School, Upper Darby. He worked as a commercial lines insurance underwriter and retired from JC Taylor as an antique car club insurance...
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