Patricia A. Laird
Mar 10, 2025
Patricia Laird (Nee Balanetsky), age 76, of Pinehurst, North Carolina and formerly of Concordville, Pennsylvania, passed away on March 10, 2025 due to complications of lung cancer. She was surrounded by the love of friends, family, and her devoted caregivers (angels) on her journey to eternal peace. She was the loving wife of the late DeWayne Laird, sharing 50 happy...
George Franklin Werkheiser
Mar 10, 2025
George Franklin Werkheiser, 96, of West Chester, PA, passed away March 10, 2025.
Born August 29, 1928 in Philadelphia, PA, he was a son of the late Albert Levine and Bertha May (nee Sterner) Werkheiser.
After attending Northeast High School in Philadelphia, George went to work for the PA Railroad in Philadelphia. After moving to West Chester in 1962, he worked as...
Michael Joseph Semes, Esq.
Mar 10, 2025
Michael Joseph Semes, Esq., a distinguished attorney and passionate musician, entered into eternal rest on March 10, 2025, at the age of 67.
Born in Braddock, PA, he was the son of the late Leo and Pauline (née Yates) Semes, who lived a life rich with passion, dedication, and service to others.
Before embarking on his esteemed law career, Michael was a...
Nancy M. Tumini
Mar 8, 2025
Nancy M. Tumini, age 89, of Media, PA, passed away on March 8, 2025. Born in South Philadelphia, PA, she was the beloved daughter of the late Victor and Jennie Tumini (nee Gallo).
Nancy dedicated a significant portion of her life to her profession as an executive secretary for the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union, where her contributions to the labor...
John Patrick Brolly
Mar 8, 2025
John Patrick Brolly, 89 years old, of West Chester, PA, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1936, John was the son of the late John and Alice (nee Devlin) Brolly. He grew up in the Mayfair neighborhood of Philadelphia with his four siblings. John’s father was an immigrant from Ireland...
Loretta "Tina" Brubaker
Mar 8, 2025
Tina Brubaker, a lifelong resident of Wynnewood, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 7, 1939, Tina grew up in Penn Wynne and graduated from Lower Merion High School. She went on to earn a professional diploma in dental hygiene from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dentistry.
On April 18, 1959, Tina...
Carol C. Doyle
Mar 8, 2025
Carol C. Doyle (nee Chandler), age 74, of Havertown, PA, passed away on March 8, 2025. Born in Stuttgart, Germany, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna Chandler (nee Ford).
Carol was a loving and generous soul, a religious woman whose prayerful and grateful spirit touched everyone she met. Carol delighted in life’s sweet moments—relishing cakes, cookies, and...
Connie L. Paglia
Mar 8, 2025
Connie passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025 with family by her side. Connie was born in Harlan, IA and spent the majority of her early years in Phoenix, AZ. She met her loving husband Mike while he was stationed at Luke Air Force base in Phoenix. Somehow, Mike convinced Connie to move to Pennsylvania. Connie had a love-hate relationship...
Annie Spruell
Mar 7, 2025
Annie Spruell, age 82, of Lafayette Hill, PA, passed away on March 7, 2025. Born in North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Annie (nee Wilson) and Clifton Earl Little, Sr.
Annie's professional life was characterized by her unwavering dedication to others. For the majority of her career, she devoted herself to the education of young minds as a...
Hugh Francis Walsh, III
Mar 7, 2025
Hugh “Hughie” Francis Walsh III, 61, of Havertown, PA passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born on July 29, 1963 in Philadelphia to the late Hugh Francis Walsh Jr. and Patricia (Dixon) and was big brother to Michael. He was an adoring and devoted husband to Mary Pat (Hyland) and an incredible father...
Roger Dean Ruch
Mar 6, 2025
Roger D. Ruch, 74, of West Chester, PA passed away suddenly on March 6, 2025 in Clearwater, FL.
Born in Allentown, PA, in 1950 Roger was the son of the late Jay William and Jean Priscilla (née Miller) Ruch.
Roger loved music. He had an incredible interest and fellowship in Music Direction and Student Lessons. He played almost all instruments with a...
Daniel Johnson
Mar 6, 2025
Daniel “Danny” Johnson passed away on March 6, 2025 at the age of 52. Beloved son to Peter J. III and the late Jeannette Marie (nee McDaid) Johnson.
Daniel is also survived by his brothers, Peter J. Johnson IV (Patricia), and Steven Johnson; nephew, Peter J. V “PJ” and niece Meghan Johnson.
Danny was an avid reader and really enjoyed Almanacs and...
Dr. Benjason Rodrigo Nunez
Mar 6, 2025
Dr. Benjason Rodrigo Nunez, age 45, of Havertown, PA, passed away on March 6, 2025.
Jason graduated from Penn State University in 2001 and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2008. He was a hardworking, practicing Physician with the TeamHealth/Crozer Health System and was recently awarded the Amazing Save Award in 2024 for his dedicated attention to service and care....
Kathleen P. "Bunnie" Culp
Mar 6, 2025
Kathleen, affectionately known as “Bunnie” to her family and friends, passed away peacefully on March 6th with her family by her side. She had courageously battled against a series of infections in the prior months.
Kathleen was proud of her career as a nurse. She graduated from Bryn Mawr College School of Nursing in 1968 and worked at Haverford State Hospital...
Joseph Peter Rescigno
Mar 4, 2025
Joseph Peter Rescigno, a devoted husband, loving father, and distinguished veteran, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at his residence in Rancho Mirage, California, at the age of 82. His wife of 38 years, Julie Rescigno, and son Nick Rescigno were by his side during his final moments.
Born in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, on December 21, 1942, Joseph was the...
Patricia Dooley McWilliams
Mar 4, 2025
Patricia D. McWilliams (nee Dooley), 68, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed peacefully on March 4, 2025 with her loving family by her side. Pat was first and foremost the devoted mother to her cherished daughters Joan and Rose. She was the person you could always call for help and the one who would always be there if you needed her....
Doris A. Shaughnessy
Mar 4, 2025
When Doris Agnes (Wassel) Shaughnessy greeted you, she did so with a million-dollar smile and blue eyes that sparkled, letting you know she viewed you as a great gift from God.
It was as if you were being welcomed and embraced by an angel. But not just any angel. She was the epitome of a guardian angel—an angel who is often...
Lawrence F. "Larry" Razzi, Jr.
Mar 3, 2025
Lawrence F. Razzi, Jr., age 78, of Broomall, PA and longtime resident of Upper Darby, PA, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Lawrence F. Sr. and Lydia (née Colangelo) Razzi.
Larry proudly served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy, a testament to his strength and...
Christina "Chris" Caserta
Mar 3, 2025
It is with profound sadness that the family of Christina “Chris” Caserta announce her untimely passing on March 3, 2025.
Chris was a Ridley township resident, born and raised since 1961. She proudly graduated Ridley high school in 1979. She remained committed to her classmates and stayed in contact over the years with many from her neighborhood and school.
Chris believed in...
Linda Sue Hoczok
Mar 3, 2025
Linda Sue Hoczok, 74, of West Chester, PA, passed away March 3, 2025.
Born February 9, 1951 in Coatesville, PA, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Ruth (nee Chapman) Hoczok.
Linda was a 1969 graduate of Henderson High School. She was the namesake for Linda’s Luncheonette in West Chester up to 1973, and had worked there growing up. She...
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