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...
Ronald Lawrence Powell
Jan 18, 2024
In Loving Memory of Ronald Lawrence Powell of Rutledge Pennsylvania,
Ronald L. Powell, a beloved husband, father, and pillar of his family, passed away on January 18, 2024, at the age of 79. His departure leaves a void in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
Ronald was born on August 2, 1944, and grew up to be a compassionate...
Rosemary Stanton Kiely
Jan 18, 2024
Rosemary Stanton Kiely, age 83, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away suddenly on January 18, 2024.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Mary (nee Nugent) Stanton. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Robert J. Kiely. Rosemary was the stepmother of Barbara K. Hager (Glen), and the devoted Nan of Jacob Hager...
Janice Piergiovanni Wilson
Jan 18, 2024
Janice Piergiovanni Wilson (née McGovern), age 81, passed away on January 18, 2024, after a short illness.
She was predeceased by her former husband, Joseph Piergiovanni, and her late husband, John B. Wilson. She is also predeceased by her parents, James J. and Elizabeth (née Dalvet) McGovern, her brother, Terrence McGovern, and baby sister, Nancy.
She is survived by her sons, Michael...
Edward G. Conroy
Jan 17, 2024
Edward G. Conroy, 87, of West Chester, PA passed away on January 17, 2024.
Born in 1936, in Philadelphia, PA, Edward was the son of the late Edward and Helen (née Walsh) Conroy.
Edward “Gerry” spoke fondly of his childhood growing up in Overbrook attending Our Lady of Lourdes school. He proudly served in the United States Navy and reached the rank...
Muriel Chapman
Jan 17, 2024
Muriel F. Chapman (nee Fritzinger), age 98, of Media, PA, passed away on January 17, 2024.
Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1926, she was the daughter of the late Edward H. and Marie W. (nee Wintz) Fritzinger. Muriel was the beloved wife of the late William H. Chapman; loving mother of Suzanne C. Bolger (Dale) and William E. Chapman (Rosalyn); caring...
Claire A. McGovern
Jan 16, 2024
After a heroic struggle with brain cancer lasting nearly a year, Claire McGovern died in her sleep at home on January 16th under the loving ministry of dedicated hospice staff and her family. The outpouring of love and support from her family and friends is a tribute to her and to them.
Claire loved children and their education, and her life...
Donald J. McCabe
Jan 16, 2024
Donald J. McCabe, age 89, of Folsom, PA, passed away on January 16, 2024.
Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1934, he was the son of the late Francis D. and Margaret (nee Wilson) McCabe. Donald served honorably in the US Army. He worked as an Accountant for PECO. Donald was an avid fan of Philadelphia sports, especially the Phillies, Eagles, and...
Joseph J. "Joey" Fosco
Jan 15, 2024
Joseph J. “Joey” Fosco, age 64, of Havertown, PA, passed away on January 15, 2024.
Joey was raised in Overbrook Park - (Up the Hill!). He was the son of the late Joseph Anthony and Jacqueline T. (née Mullen) Fosco.
Joey was employed as a painting contractor in the painting and construction business. Joey was an avid, lifelong golfer. He was on the...
Viktor Shyti
Jan 15, 2024
Viktor Shyti, age 82, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on January 15, 2024.
Born in Berat, Albania, he was the son of the late Vangjel and Haritini (née Valle) Shyti and brother of late Kristafgji, Theodhor and Llukan Shyti.
Viktor was a graduate of Polytechnic University of Tirana, School of Engineering, in Albania, Class of 1966. Upon graduation, he...
Jean M. Valentino
Jan 15, 2024
Jean M. Valentino (nee Lafiata), age 85, of Downingtown, PA, passed away on January 15, 2024.
Born in West Chester, PA in 1938, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Carmina (nee DiLuigi) Lafiata. Jean grew up in the Johnsontown section of Downingtown and was a 1956 graduate of Downingtown High School. She married her high school sweetheart,...
Josephine H. Hutcheson
Jan 14, 2024
Josephine (Jodie) Hutcheson (nee Hamill) peacefully passed away at Chester County Hospital in West Chester, Pennsylvania, among her family on Sunday, January 14, 2024.
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late James A. and Muriel Hamill (nee Smith). Jodie grew up in the West Oak Lane section of Philadelphia, and later in the suburb of Glenside. She...
Karen Anne Panczner
Jan 14, 2024
Karen Anne Panczner (née Thomas), passed away surrounded by her loved ones on January 14, 2024 at the age of 60.
Born in Darby, PA in 1963, Karen was the daughter of Maryanne (née Goggin) and the late William Thomas.
Karen is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, John Erwin “Jack” Panczner; and two beautiful daughters,...
Virginia M. "Cookie" Ochs
Jan 14, 2024
We are so sad to announce the death of our beloved Mom, Virginia (D’Angelo) Ochs.
Our mom made the most of the eighty-six years given to her.
In 1937, Mariano and Margaret D’Angelo brought “Cookie” home to four siblings, Marion, Joe, Tootsie (Lou), and Jimmy.
There were hijinks and Italian celebrations to go along with the economically challenging years....
James A. Falcone Jr.
Jan 14, 2024
James “Jim” A. Falcone Jr., 83, of West Chester, PA passed away on January 14, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his family.
Born in 1940 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late James A. and Christine (née Marino) Falcone Sr.
Jim was the beloved husband, for 53 years, of Judith A. “Judy” (née Holleran) Falcone;...
Daniel Francis Clark
Jan 13, 2024
Daniel Francis Clark, age 81, of Havertown, PA, passed away on January 13, 2024.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Stewart and Frances (née Hughes) Clark.
Daniel was a West Catholic High graduate, Class of 1959. He loved dancing at the Springfield Inn and was so excited to have had the opportunity to meet and...
Thelma Ernst
Jan 12, 2024
Thelma Ernst, long time Exton resident, was 95 when she passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024 at Paoli Hospital, surrounded by loving family. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother (known variously as Grandmom, Grammy and GG), and friend to many. She was a bowler, golfer, Bingo enthusiast, lover of knickknacks and tchotchkes, and a volunteer of epic proportions....
Edward W. Jenkins, Jr.
Jan 12, 2024
Edward W. Jenkins, Jr., 93 of West Chester, PA, affectionately known as “G-Pop”, peacefully passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024 surrounded by family. He was born April 13, 1930 in Hazleton, PA, son of the late Edward and Marcella Jenkins. Ed resided in Hazleton for 72 years before moving to Hershey’s Mill, West Chester, PA where he resided for...
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