Joan L. Lennon
Mar 15, 2026
Joan L. Lennon (née Gallagher), age 74, of West Chester, PA, passed away on March 15, 2026.
Born in Chester, PA in 1951, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Carolyn Gallagher.
Joan was a graduate of Avon Grove High School class of 1969 and Widener University class of 1973. She lived in Groton, MA for 28 years while raising...
Daniel J. McNichol
Mar 15, 2026
Daniel J. McNichol, 78, born to Daniel J. and Dorothy (Loftus) McNichol with sisters Barbara Daly and Joan Pirrone, of Stonehurst, PA, died on March 15, 2026. Dan graduated from Monsignor Bonner High School in 1965 and was inducted into the Bonner Hall of Fame in 2021. After graduation, he served with the US Army during the Vietnam War. He...
Sr. Eleanor Hauck, SHCJ
Mar 15, 2026
Eleanor Hauck, SHCJ
July 28, 1933 – March 15, 2026
Educator, Pastoral Care Minister
Rosemont, Pennsylvania—Eleanor Hauck, SHCJ, a Sister of the Holy Child Jesus for 70 years, died peacefully on Sunday, March 15, 2026. She was 92.
Sister Eleanor’s generous spirit and kind heart led her to a variety of ministries. Reflecting on her life and vocation, Sister Eleanor stated, “God has traveled...
Mary Jane Galantino
Mar 15, 2026
Mary Jane (née McLaughlin) Galantino, age 88, of Morton, Pennsylvania made a peaceful transition on March 15th surrounded by her children. She was passionate about family as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Born in Philadelphia, she was raised in Delaware County. She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Louis James Galantino and enjoyed many...
Elaine A. McLaughlin
Mar 14, 2026
Elaine McLaughlin, (née Silva), a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026. She was a longtime resident of West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Elaine will be remembered as a kind, selfless, and incredibly strong woman whose life centered around the people she loved most. Family meant everything to her, and she found her greatest joy in spending...
Kathleen Carroll Seward
Mar 14, 2026
Kathleen Carroll Seward, affectionately known as “Kate”, “Kath”, and as her beloved grandchildren knew her “Mika”, age 66, of Newtown Square, PA, formerly Havertown passed away on March 14, 2026. Born in Dallas, TX, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Edward and Mary Patricia Carroll (nee McCloskey).
Once Kate had an empty nest she was called to the noble...
Dr. Louis Samuel Franzini, Jr.
Mar 13, 2026
Dr. Louis Samuel Franzini, Jr. May 7, 1935 – March 13, 2026
Dr. Louis “Lou” Samuel Franzini, Jr. passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026, in Chester County, Pennsylvania, at the age of 90. Born in Philadelphia on May 7, 1935, Lou lived a life defined by dedication—to his family, to his community, and to the values that shaped him from his...
Joseph P. Ryan
Mar 13, 2026
Joseph P. “Joe” Ryan, age 88, of Springfield, PA, passed away on Friday, March 13th. Raised in the Overbrook section of Philadelphia, Joe was the oldest child of Anthony J. and Kathryn Ryan, and husband of 65 glorious years to his beloved Bunny Ryan (née Noonan). Loving father of 6, Bunny Ripp (John), Joe (Chris), Tony (Cheryl), Kathleen Foster (Gary),...
Dorothy Cecelia Bailer
Mar 12, 2026
"When Irish eyes are smiling, sure, it's like a morn in Spring,In the lilt of Irish laughter, You can hear the angels sing,When Irish hearts are happy, All the world seems bright and gay,And when Irish eyes are smiling, sure, they steal your heart away.”
And steal our hearts away, she did. Dorothy Cecelia Bailer, a woman of immense warmth, gentle...
Mary Ellen Veronica Cassidy
Mar 12, 2026
Mary Ellen Veronica Cassidy (née McKinley), 86, of Landenberg, PA and formerly the Villas, NJ, passed away on March 12, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Born in 1940 in Darby, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mildred (née McCullough) McKinley.
Mary Ellen worked as an Administrative Assistant in the healthcare field at Wyeth Labs in Radnor, Pa. She...
Mary Marcia O'Connor
Mar 11, 2026
Mary Marcia O’Connor (nee Macom), 87, of Wayne, PA, formerly of Merion Station, PA, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, holding hands with the love of her life, her devoted husband, James J. OConnor
Marcia was born in New Brunswick, NJ. In her early years, she worked as a model, reflecting the grace and beauty that remained part of her...
Charles Walton Bonsall
Mar 11, 2026
In Loving Memory of My Wonderful Husband
Of all the special gifts in life
However great or small
To have you as my Husband
Was the greatest gift of all.
Charles Walton Bonsall Jr., of Newark, Delaware, born November 17, 1944, passed away on March 11, 2026.
Charles (Chuck) was married to Grace D’Intino Bonsall, his loving and devoted wife for over 30 years. He has...
Jo-Anne Volpe
Mar 9, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce that Jo‑Anne “Jody” Volpe, 80, of Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, passed away on March 9, 2026, surrounded by her family who loved her very much.
She is survived by her loving husband of nearly 38 years, John Volpe; and by her children and grandchildren who loved and adored her:
Eric (Katie) Speakman – Rosie and...
Heeja Helen Shin
Mar 9, 2026
Heeja Helen Shin, a devoted healthcare professional and entrepreneurial spirit, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026 at the age of 85.
Heeja was a long-standing resident of Springfield, PA and called this community home for 35 years before relocating to Los Angeles, California, where she spent her more recent years.
Born in Choong Chung Do, South Korea, she was the daughter...
Lorraine Bonsall
Mar 8, 2026
Lorraine Bonsall, age 67, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on March 8, 2026. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Edith Hopson (nee Olsen).
Lorraine exemplified the virtues of steadfastness and loyalty throughout her illustrious career as the Business Office Coordinator for Elwyn, where she dedicated an impressive 44 years of her life. Her...
Thomas M. Del Rossi
Mar 7, 2026
Thomas M. “Tom” Del Rossi, age 83, a longtime resident of Drexel Hill, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026. Born in Philadelphia, he was the beloved son of the late Thomas E. and Rita J. Del Rossi (née DeSanto).
Tom proudly served in the United States Army, where he developed the discipline and sense of duty that guided his life....
Joann Marie Badey
Mar 7, 2026
Joann Badey (née Greyer) January 3, 1962 – March 7, 2026
Joann Marie Badey—a woman of sharp intellect, boundless energy, and an open-door heart—passed away on March 7, 2026, at the age of 64.
Born in Philadelphia on January 3, 1962, Joann grew up in the Mayfair section of Northeast Philadelphia. A natural scholar, she graduated as the Valedictorian of Saint...
Halina K. Adgate
Mar 7, 2026
Halina K. Adgate, born on August 6, 1949, in Hildesheim, Germany, passed away on March 7, 2026. At the young age of three, Halina embarked on a new chapter in her life when she immigrated to America through Ellis Island in 1952. This journey laid the foundation for a rich and fulfilling life characterized by love, adventure, and a deep...
Joan M. Lieb
Mar 6, 2026
Joan M. Lieb, born on July 24, 1952, was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who left an indelible mark on all who knew her. Joan passed away on March 6, 2026, and her absence will be profoundly felt by her family and friends.
Joan was the devoted mother of her two children, John W. Lieb, Jr. (Jodi) and Ann-Marie...
Stephen Edward Comly, Sr.
Mar 6, 2026
Stephen E. Comly Sr., known for his generosity, quick wit, and ability to light up a room, passed away March 6 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born Nov. 21, 1955, he was surrounded by the love of his family in his final days.
Steve is survived by his beloved wife, Donna nee Beyer; his children, Carolyn (Jason) Steigleman, Stephen...
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