Shirley L. Thomas

Shirley L. Thomas

Dec 1, 2023

Shirley L. Thomas (née Linke), 89, of West Chester, PA passed away December 1, 2023.

Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1934, Shirley was the daughter of the late Albert C. and Edna M. (née Davidson) Linke.

 

She was the beloved wife of the late Donald Gilbert “Gil” Thomas; loving step-mother of Lauren Suhre (Neil), Jennifer Crain (Michael), Scott B....

Joan L. Kelley

Joan L. Kelley

Dec 1, 2023

Joan L. Kelley (nee Linahan), age 93, of Broomall PA, formally of Overbrook PA, passed away December 1, 2023.  Beloved daughter of the late John B. and Margaret (nee Ryan) Linahan.

Joan was predeceased by her loving husband John A. Kelley and 10 siblings.  She is survived by her dear children: Anne M. Cassells (Kevin), John A. Kelley (Kimberly), Joan...

Marleen Susan Smith

Marleen Susan Smith

Nov 30, 2023

Marleen Susan Smith (nee Gomolka), 69 years old of West Chester, PA passed away on November 30, 2023 after an unexpected and devastating battle with glioblastoma. 

She was lovingly known as "Susie" to family and close friends. Marleen is predeceased by her parents, Eugene and Cecelia Gomolka. Marleen is survived by her two loving children Sean Smith and Jacqueline Hill (nee Smith)....

David Dool

David Dool

Nov 30, 2023

David was born in Philadelphia and spent 43 years of his life there. He met his future wife Barbara in the school yard of their elementary school. He attended Father Judge High School Class of 1982. David married Barbara in 1989 and they had three beautiful children together. The family moved to Newtown Square in 2006 as David worked for...

Dr. Arthur A. "Art" Santilli

Dr. Arthur A. "Art" Santilli

Nov 29, 2023

Dr. Arthur A. "Art" Santilli, age 94, of Havertown, PA, passed away on November 29, 2023.

Born in Everett, MA in 1929, he was the son of the late Harry and Minnie (nee DeMasi) Santilli. Arthur received his Bachelor's degree from Boston University in 1951 and his Master's degree in Chemistry from Tufts University in 1952. From 1952-1954, he served...

Joseph H. Bradley

Joseph H. Bradley

Nov 28, 2023

Joseph H. Bradley (Brad), age 75, former Chief Financial Officer, resident of Drexel Hill died November 28 at Fair Acres, Middletown, Media, PA. Mr. Bradley served as Senior Vice President and CFO of Mercy Health System for which he worked for 42 years. Mr. Bradley worked tirelessly to improve the financial well-being of the corporation and he wholeheartedly believed in...

E. Gerald "Gerry" Donnelly, Jr.

E. Gerald "Gerry" Donnelly, Jr.

Nov 28, 2023

E. Gerald “Gerry” Donnelly, Jr., age 81, of Springfield (Delco), PA and Ocean City, NJ, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2023.

He was the beloved husband of Jane E. Lessner; devoted dad of Patti Lynn Fitzgerald (Dave), Colleen Donnelly, and Edward G. “Ted” Donnelly, III.  Cherished “Poppy” of David, Connor, and Kyleigh Fitzgerald, and Aidan and Gavin Donnelly.  He is also...

Robert J. "Bob" Gross

Robert J. "Bob" Gross

Nov 28, 2023

Bob Gross of Newtown Square, PA entered into eternal life on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.

Bob is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Peggy, his sons Bob (Kate), Matthew (Michelle) and Christopher, as well as his six grandchildren: Alaina, Michael, Joe, Collin, Gabriel, and Peter.

Bob was born in 1946 in South Philadelphia. He attended Saint Richard...

Natalie M. Bradley

Natalie M. Bradley

Nov 27, 2023

Natalie M. Bradley, 89, of Honey Brook, PA, formerly of Wayne, PA passed away on November 27, 2023, surrounded by her family after a recent decline in her health. Her family is heartbroken by her unexpected passing. 

Born November 24, 1934, in Bryn Mawr, PA, she was the daughter of the late James L. and Veronica McLaughlin. After graduating from...

William "Billy" I. Davis

William "Billy" I. Davis

Nov 27, 2023

William “Billy” I. Davis, age 69, passed away November 27, 2023 at Riddle Memorial Hospital. 

Born in Abington, PA, Billy was the son of the late James I. and Estella V. (née Cheavers) Davis.

Billy resided at Embreeville State Hospital until 1997 when he moved into his current home with the loving support of his many caregivers from Merakey (Formerly...

Helen Theresa Free

Helen Theresa Free

Nov 26, 2023

Helen Theresa Free, “Terri”, 73, of West Chester, PA, passed away November 26, 2023.  She passed away after a courageous battle with dementia, surrounded by loved ones, who will continue to honor her legacy by living with the same enthusiasm for life that Terri did.Born September 22, 1950 in Darby, PA, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Narciso...

Joan Marie Leunis

Joan Marie Leunis

Nov 26, 2023

Joan Marie Leunis (née Gill), age 93 of Wallingford, PA, formerly of Broomall, PA, passed away on November 26, 2023.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mae Gill. 

Joan was employed as a Head Nurse at Bryn Mawr Hospital for over 38 years in their Pediatric Unit.  She was a longtime resident of...

Susan Root

Susan Root

Nov 25, 2023

Susan Root, age 82, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Sterling Nursing Home.

She was born March 26th, 1941 and grew up in Philadelphia. Susan lived in Upper Darby and worked as a Server for over 45 years.

She is survived by her niece Arlene Gilliard, her nephew Christopher Raymond Root, and 3 great nieces and 5 great...

Marjorie Ann Cahill

Marjorie Ann Cahill

Nov 25, 2023

Marjorie Ann Cahill, 78, of Downingtown, PA died peacefully on November 25, 2023 at St. Martha’s Villa, where she resided for the past 7 years. 

 

Born in 1945, in Upper Darby, PA, Marjorie was the daughter of the late Howard Emmett and Anna Elizabeth (née Wilds) Cahill.

 

She is survived by her brother, Howard Cahill.

 

In...

Margaret M. Crowe

Margaret M. Crowe

Nov 25, 2023

Margaret M. “Peggie” Crowe (nee Coyle), of Havertown, PA, passed away on November 25, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the beloved daughter of the late John and Mary Coyle (nee O’Brien).

Peggie was the beloved wife of the late John Edward Crowe, who enjoyed over 50 years of marriage together and raised their family in Havertown.  She was...

Patrizia C. Nardoni

Patrizia C. Nardoni

Nov 25, 2023

Patrizia C. Nardoni, 59, of Downingtown, PA, passed away November 25, 2023.Born July 5, 1964 in Philadelphia, PA, she was a beloved daughter of Aurelio and Edda (née Mercuri) Nardoni. Pat worked for many years as a Regional Manager for the Friendly's Corporation.Patrizia had a love for all animals. She especially adored cats, penguins, and birds. She spent countless hours...

Donna Marie Greim

Donna Marie Greim

Nov 24, 2023

Donna Marie (Flanagan) Greim (71) passed peacefully at her home in Morton, PA on November 24th.

 She was born to the late Paul and Eleanore Flanagan in Darby, PA on March 13, 1952.  She was a 1970 graduate of Cardinal O’Hara High School.  She obtained her undergraduate degree in education from St. Joseph’s University and a master’s degree in education...

Joseph J Finnerty

Joseph J Finnerty

Nov 24, 2023

Joseph John Finnerty, 90, of Langhorne, PA, and Sebastian, FL, passed away on November 24, 2023 surrounded by his family.

Born March 30, 1933 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph and Catherine (nee Cassidy) Finnerty. Joe was the beloved husband of almost 69 years of Gisela (nee Kolb) Finnerty; loving father of Sheila Amodei (Carmine);...

Barry F. Igoe

Barry F. Igoe

Nov 24, 2023

Barry F. Igoe, age 66, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on November 24, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the beloved son of Sheila (nee Murphy) and the late John T. Igoe.

Barry dedicated 31 years of service as a Delaware County Employee. He was very supportive his father’s Alma Mater, St. Thomas More. Barry was a graduate...

Dennis L. Hunsecker

Dennis L. Hunsecker

Nov 24, 2023

Dennis L. Hunsecker, 76, of Glen Mills, PA, passed away November 24, 2023.Born April 26, 1947 in Carlisle, PA, he was a son of the late Richard and Helen (nee Matthews) “GG” Hunsecker. Dennis went to Big Spring High School in Newville, PA, and then attended Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA, where he met his wife Patty, and graduated with...

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