Martin Strine Waltemyer
Jan 27, 2024
Martin Strine Waltemyer (Marty), age 98, passed away surrounded by family at Barclay Friends, West Chester, PA, on January 27, 2024. He was born in Cleveland, OH October 7, 1925 and grew up in Emigsville, PA.
He enlisted in the US Navy during WWII and proudly served aboard the USS John D. Henley in the Pacific Theatre where he earned three...
Sharon Elizabeth Bush
Jan 26, 2024
Sharon Elizabeth Bush
“When a person dies, a library burns down”
Sharon Elizabeth Bush loved life and her love of life was vital. She traveled to Europe and to Hawaii even when her health declined. She gave generously to her grandchildren-Taylor and Nicholas. And she made trips with her loved ones, to her loved ones. She drove her 2000 BMW Z-3- a...
Joyce Ann Lazos
Jan 25, 2024
Joyce Ann Lazos, 58, of Downingtown, PA, passed away January 25, 2024 after a years-long fight against ovarian cancer. She passed peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving husband, family, friends and pets.
Born June 16, 1965 in Philadelphia, PA, she was a daughter of the late James E. and Marguerite Colwell. Raised in the City of Brotherly Love, she...
Norman M. Baker, Jr.
Jan 25, 2024
Norman M Baker Jr., age 92 of West Chester, PA, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2024.
Norm is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Florence. Norm passed away just a few days before their 70th wedding anniversary.
Norm is also survived by his children, Norman III (Ann), Linda Senser (Bob), and Eileen Dougherty (Michael); by his 11 adoring grandchildren, 22...
Stephen A. Kosiak
Jan 25, 2024
Stephen Andrew Kosiak
April 13,1929 – January 25,2024
Steve was born in Hazleton Pa to Andrew and Kathryn the sixth of seven children. Steve’s parents were Polish immigrants, his father was a contract coal miner, and together with his wife ran a small restaurant and bar. Steven grew up in a robust happy family environment through the Great Depression, graduating from Hazleton...
Catherine M. Petz
Jan 25, 2024
Catherine M. Petz, age 80, passed away at home surrounded by her family, January 25, 2024. Beloved daughter of the late James and Sarah (nee Torrence) Grimes.
Catherine is survived by her loving children, David J. Petz Jr. (Karen) and Michael K. Petz; Grandchildren, Amanda, Emily, Jessica, and Sophia; Sister, Margaret Drew (late Robert). She was predeceased by her siblings, Sarah...
Keith O. Washlick
Jan 24, 2024
Keith O. Washlick, 87, of West Chester, PA, formerly of Philadelphia, PA, which remained his home in his heart, passed away on January 24, 2024.
Born in Philadelphia in 1936, he was the son of the late Detzel E. and Jessie (née Jones) Washlick.
Keith was the loving father of Matthew James Washlick; proud grandfather of Matthew Lexi, Michael Andrew (Ashley) and...
Dianne Louise Bricker
Jan 24, 2024
Dianne L. “Dandy” Bricker, age 72, of Downingtown, PA, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2024 surrounded by family in the home of her sister. Her energy, intelligence, creativity and spirit will be missed by all who knew her.
She was born in Lancaster, PA to the late Walter K. and Gladys (née Buck) Bricker. She is survived by her sister,...
Edward J. Campuzano
Jan 24, 2024
Edward J. Campuzano Sr., known affectionately as "Big Ed," passed away on January 24, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, dedication, and service to his community. Born on January 26, 1941, in West Philadelphia to Ramon and Margaret Campuzano (nee Swift), Ed lived a remarkable life filled with numerous achievements and meaningful connections.
Growing up in West Philadelphia, Ed...
Sally Feitig Caruso
Jan 22, 2024
Sally Feitig Caruso
November 14, 1946 - January 22, 2024
Sally Feitig Caruso, 77, of Villanova, PA, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, January 22, 2024 from complications related to diabetes.
Sally was born on November 14, 1946 at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, PA to Louis "Bob" Feitig, a WWII veteran, and Keturah “Betty” Harps Feitig, a registered nurse. Sally joins her late husband, Richard E. Caruso, Ph.D., her parents, and her younger siblings, twins Mary Samet and John...
Stephen A. Melnyk
Jan 22, 2024
Stephen “Steve” A. Melnyk, 76, of Downingtown, PA passed away on January 22, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in 1947, he was the son of the late Michael and Catherine (née Dudan) Melnyk.
After graduating high school, Steve served honorably in the US Army. He worked in the railroad industry for most of his life.
Steve was the beloved...
James "Jim" Dooley
Jan 21, 2024
Our hearts have broken; James “Jim” Dooley has passed away at age 65. Jim was beloved father to Michael Dooley, grandfather to Korra Dooley, brother to Patricia Dooley McWilliams, and uncle to Joan and Rose McWilliams.
Jim was a lifelong union activist, passionate Irishman, and zealous devotee of the Eagles and all teams Philly, with a brilliant, voracious intellect and the...
Ellen Elizabeth Hanna
Jan 21, 2024
Ellen Elizabeth Hanna (nee Thompson), age 81, of West Chester, PA, formerly of Springfield, PA, passed away on January 21, 2024.
Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1943, she was the daughter of the late Edward “Pete” and Evelyn E. (nee Armstrong) Thompson and Sister to Linda Breneman (nee Thompson). Ellen was a proud graduate of Hahnemann University hospital. She worked as...
Barbara Lombardi
Jan 21, 2024
With heavy hearts, we honor the passing of Barbara (née Grosso) Lombardi, 71, of Downingtown, PA, who passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 21, 2024, after years’ long battle with cancer.
Born in 1952, Barbara was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (née Di Ruggiero) Grosso. She grew up in Nutley, NJ, and was a...
Monna M. Habicht
Jan 21, 2024
Monna M. Habicht (nee Brosnan), age 89, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on January 21, 2024. Born in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Marie Brosnan (nee O’Leary).
Monna was the beloved wife of the late Rudolph F. Habicht and loving mother of Mark Habicht (Denise), Sharon McDermott (Kevin), Kim Smith (Bob), Jill Gilmore (Charles),...
Anthony Francis Cardarelli
Jan 21, 2024
Anthony Francis Cardarelli - beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, friend and neighbor – passed away on January 21, 2024 at the age of 86.
Born in Philadelphia on January 31, 1937, Anthony “Tony” was a proud graduate of St. Thomas More High School where he became a state track and field champion athlete. Later he served honorably in the Army...
Armen H. Zemanian
Jan 20, 2024
Armen Humpartsoum Zemanian, of Rosemont, PA and Port Jefferson, NY, passed peacefully on January 20, 2024.
Armen, beloved father and grandfather, was born in Bridgewater, Massachusetts to Filor (Flora) Paparian and Parsegh Zemanian on April 16, 1925. Having lost his father at a young age, Armen moved with his mother and sisters from a farmhouse in Massachusetts to Manhattan. He attended...
Douglas L. Bellairs
Jan 20, 2024
Douglas L. Bellairs, 63, of West Chester, PA, formerly of Sacramento, CA, passed away January 20, 2024.
Born November 14, 1960 in West Chester, PA, he was a son of the late Robert Bruce and Emily Souders Bellairs.
Doug graduated from West Chester East High School in 1978 and he served honorably for five years, in the U.S. Navy as a Sea...
Phyllis Burke
Jan 20, 2024
Phyllis Burke (nee Howard), age 88, of Chester Springs, PA, passed away on January 20, 2024. Born in Emporium, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ellen (nee Foster) and John T. Howard II.
She had a love and devotion to our Blessed Mother, sharing a Rosary Cenacle with others throughout the years. Phyllis was a devoted Deacon’s wife and...
Joseph John Rydesky
Jan 20, 2024
Joseph John Rydesky, age 91 of Newtown Square, passed away January 20, 2024 surrounded by family.
Born in Pottstown, PA, he was the son of the late Edward Rydesky and Geneva (née Reitnauer) Feine.
Joseph was the beloved husband of the late Margaret Mary (née Ashworth) Rydesky of 48 years; the loving father of Ted Rydesky (Carrie) and Rich Rydesky (Adriana). He...
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