Helen Rockwell
Dec 25, 2023
Helen J. Rockwell, age 96, died on Monday, December 25, 2023. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on May 22, 1927. She graduated from Bartram High School in Philadelphia.
She was a dynamic woman and mother. She had a career at the Bulletin newspaper until it's closure. She was wife to William Joseph Rockwell and mother of Diane...
Galina Sergeevna Fedorov
Dec 25, 2023
After a sudden decline in her health, Galina Sergeevna Fedorov, aged 82, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her immediate family, at 10:40 PM, on Christmas Day, December 25, 2023, in her home in Newtown Square, PA. Her plan to spend one last Christmas day with family was complete. A vibrant, charismatic soul and loving mother, Galina leaves behind a legacy...
Margaret A. Boyle
Dec 25, 2023
Margaret “Peggy” Agnes Boyle, 82, of Downingtown, PA, passed away December 25, 2023.
Born February 2, 1941 in Philadelphia, PA, she was a daughter of Thomas "Elwood", Sr., and Beatrice (nee DiGiovanni) Allen.
Peggy attended grade school at St. Anthony’s and high school at St. Monica’s, both in Philadelphia. After high school she worked at The Quartermaster Depot in Philadelphia...
John M. Dowling
Dec 25, 2023
John Matthew Dowling, 51, of West Chester, PA passed away on December 25, 2023.
Born in Upper Darby, PA in 1972, John was the beloved son of Charles G. and Regina A. (née Milligan) Dowling.
John was the cherished brother of Regina A. Shakin (Jim), Charles G. Dowling Jr. (Maureen) and Claudine O’Neill (Mike); dear uncle...
Robert Theodore "Bob" Wiegand
Dec 24, 2023
Robert Theodore “Bob” Wiegand, age 69, of Collingdale PA, passed away on December 24, 2023. Born in Darby, he was the son of the late Francis Joseph and Doris Jeanne Wiegand (nee Strootman).
Bob was the beloved husband of the late Veronica “Terry” Wiegand (nee Ellis). Preceded in faith by: sister Beverly, brother in law Joseph Jr, sister in law...
Hubert "Hugh" Prestileo
Dec 24, 2023
Hubert Prestileo (Hugh) passed away in his home on December 24, 2023. He was the son of Elizabeth & Thomas Prestileo. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four brothers, Thomas, Vincent, Edward, & Joseph.
Born on June 19, 1927, Hugh honorably served in the US Army during WWII. After a long recovery from malaria he...
Glenn R. "Dutch" Van Schooneveld
Dec 23, 2023
Glenn R. "Dutch" Van Schooneveld, age 97, of Wellington at Hershey's Mill, West Chester, PA, formerly of McLean, VA, passed away on December 23, 2023.
Born in Denver, CO in 1926, he was the son of the late Cornelius Gerrit and Rena (nee Wassenaar) Van Schooneveld. Dutch served honorably in the US Navy during World War ll. He represented Armco...
William J. "Bill" Ruhl
Dec 23, 2023
William J. “Bill” Ruhl, 88, of West Chester, PA passed away on December 23, 2023.
Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1935, he was the son of the late William and Sarah (née McFadden) Ruhl.
Bill was the beloved husband of the late Ann T. (nee O’Brien) and loving father of Ann Ruhl and Maureen Ruhl.
Bill earned his Bachelor’s degree...
Phenie R. Crooks
Dec 23, 2023
Phenie R. Crooks, age 96, of Paoli, PA, passed on December 23, 2023.
Predeceased by her loving parents, Dr. & Mrs. Perez.
Beloved wife of the late Samuel J. Crooks. Survived by god-daughter, Fawn Lynch.
Relatives and friends are invited to her Graveside Service, Thursday, December 28, 2023, 12:00 PM at Glenwood Memorial Gardens, 2321 West Chester Pike, Broomall, PA.
William Gerald "Jerry" Jackson
Dec 22, 2023
William Gerald "Jerry" Jackson, a beacon of resilience and love, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on December 22, 2023 in Los Angeles, CA at the age of 71. Born August 14, 1952 in Jacksonville, FL, Jerry's early life was marked by hardship, spending much time in children’s homes and the foster care system. Despite this challenging upbringing, Jerry possessed an...
Teresa H. Dyer
Dec 22, 2023
Teresa H. Dyer (nee Heron), age 91, of Havertown, PA, passed away on December 22, 2023. Born in Welchtown, County Donegal, Ireland, she was the daughter of the late James and Sarah Heron (nee McGlinchey).
Teresa was the beloved wife of the late James P. Gallagher and the late Francis Dyer Sr.; loving mother of Terry Noga and Jay Gallagher...
Frank McDevitt
Dec 22, 2023
R. F. Frank McDevitt, 91, of Pocono Pines, PA passed away on December 22, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Born in 1932 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Elmer and Ruth (née Junker) McDevitt.
Upon graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1954, Frank joined the U.S. Naval destroyer fleet serving...
Concetta M. Rauso
Dec 21, 2023
Concetta M. Rauso (née Carusone) age 85, of Broomall, PA, passed away on December 21, 2023.
Born in Pontelatone, in the Province of Caserta, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Carmine Carusone and Filomena Simeone.
Concetta was born and raised on a small farm in Italy, before immigrating to America with her husband and their eldest son, in...
John M. "Jack" Albert
Dec 20, 2023
Jack Albert, age 95, passed away on December 20, 2023.
Jack was born at Mercy Hospital in Baltimore, MD on November 28, 1928, to Raymond and Julia Albert. As the oldest of six (6), he was the only one born in a hospital- all his siblings were born at home - a 2-bedroom, one bathroom, coal-heated home for all eight...
Timothy A. "Tim" Corbett
Dec 20, 2023
It is with profound sadness and an abundance of love that we announce the departure of a cherished soul, Timothy Adam "Tim" Corbett, from Newtown Square, PA, who left us on December 20, 2023, at the age of 65.
Tim, the adored husband of the late Joan E. (née Henefer) Corbett, leaves behind a legacy embraced by his son,...
Diane P. Myers
Dec 20, 2023
Diane P. Sharr-Myers, age 60, of Havertown, PA, passed away on December 20, 2023. Born in Darby, PA she was the beloved daughter of the late Theresa R. (nee McAnally) and Edward J. Sharr III.
Beaming with positivity and selflessness, Diane has dedicated her life to spreading her thoughtfulness, generosity and beautiful smile with as many people as she...
Mary E. Robinson
Dec 19, 2023
Mary "Mimi" Elizabeth Robinson (nee Martini), age 84, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away December 19, 2023 surrounded by family. Beloved daughter of the late William and Mary (nee Carroll) Martini.
Mary was the loving wife of George P. Robinson; beloved mother of Donna (Michael) Robinson Campo and Dennis (Carole) Robinson; caring sister of Barbara Monahan and sister-in-law, Margaret Martini;...
Eileen W. McKinlay
Dec 19, 2023
Eileen M. (née Wall) McKinlay, 96, of Secane, passed away on December 19, 2023 after a sudden decline in her health. Born in Philadelphia, she spent most of her youth in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania before returning to Philadelphia during her high school years where she graduated from John Bartram High School in 1944. She was the daughter of Earl Wall...
Eleanor Rebecca Bethel Burns
Dec 17, 2023
Eleanor Rebecca Bethel Burns passed away peacefully on December 17 at Bryn Mawr Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late George Bethel and Eleanor Bethel (nee Loughlin).
Eleanor was the beloved wife of the late John F. Burns (Jack). She is survived by her five children: Bernard (Betsy), John (Mary), Judy (Paul), Sue (Brian)...
John W. Whiteley III
Dec 17, 2023
John W. Whiteley III, 64, of Chadds Ford, PA passed away on December 17, 2023.
Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1959, he was the son of the late John W. Jr. and Helen (née Curran) Whiteley.
John was the beloved husband of Cheryl Hope (née Eisenhuth) Whiteley; loving father of Mark A. Whitely; dear brother of the late Susan Gunter;...
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