Cecile M. Gates

Cecile M. Gates

Jun 1, 2024

Cecile M. Gates, age 86, passed away on June 1, 2024. Beloved daughter of the late Paul Louis and Marcelle Elvire (Louvard) Gabé.

Cecile is survived by her loving children, James P. Gates (Darlene S.) and Celine T. Gates, her sister Paulette Chretien, 2 grandchildren James P., Jr. and Justin P. and many nieces and nephews. Cecile was married to the...

Margaret Mary Porter

Margaret Mary Porter

Jun 1, 2024

Margaret (Peg) Porter (nee McAndrews), age 99, passed away surrounded by her loving family on June 1, 2024. Predeceased by her devoted husband James P. Porter.  Beloved daughter of the late Edward and Bridget (nee Walsh) McAndrews.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the youngest of 12 children.  Peg went on to marry the love of her life, Jim, and together...

Eleanor K. Wilson

Eleanor K. Wilson

Jun 1, 2024

Eleanor Knapp Wilson, age 95, of Newtown Square, PA, formerly of Wayne, PA, passed away on June 1st, 2024.

Born in Philadelphia, PA on July 26, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Nancy Mowbray Knapp and Frederick A. Knapp.

Eleanor is predeceased by her husband, John E. Wilson, Jr. in 2009, sister, Nancy Brink, and brother, Frederick Knapp, Jr.  She...

Stacey Lee Ryan

Stacey Lee Ryan

May 31, 2024

  Stacey Lee Ryan, a beloved soul cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing her, passed away on May 31, 2024. Stacey was born on July 9, 1985, in Chester, PA, to her loving parents Raymond R. Ryan and Alice L. Schreffler.  Stacey's essence illuminated the lives of those around her with her and generous nature that radiated from...

Dolores M. Bambach

Dolores M. Bambach

May 31, 2024

With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we mourn the passing of our beloved Dolores Mary Bambach “Aunt Dee”, who departed from this world on May 31, 2024 at age 89 to join her parents Mary (neé Kuhn)  and Hans Bambach, along with her brothers, John & Ronald Bambach.  Forever the care-giver of her family, she is now in Heaven, with...

James Edward Shaw III

James Edward Shaw III

May 31, 2024

James Edward Shaw III, age 70, who passed away May 31, 2024, lived an abundant and full life. Beloved son of the late James Edward Jr. and Estella Mae (nee McKeller) Shaw Jr.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving children, Cherie Lynch, Myeon Lynch, James “J” Shaw, Denzel Jackson, and Joniqua Jackson; Siblings, Darrell Shaw, Denise Shaw, and Lee Marvin Shaw, his...

Loretta E. Wilhelm

Loretta E. Wilhelm

May 31, 2024

Loretta E. Wilhelm (nee Armideo), age 75, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on May 31, 2024. Born in 1949, she was the daughter of the late Alessio and Elizabeth Armideo (nee Marabito).

She was a woman of unwavering faith, whose love for gospel music, old Italian songs, and country music filled her home with joy and warmth. Loretta had a love...

Mary Helen Taylor

Mary Helen Taylor

May 30, 2024

Mary Helen Taylor, 83, of West Chester, formerly of Audubon PA, passed away on May 30, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born May 11, 1941, in Upper Darby to the late Edmund and Helen (nee Murphy) Boyle. Mary was a graduate of Villa Maria Academy. She worked in interior design and as a banker.

Mary was predeceased by her husband of...

Michael E. McCurdy

Michael E. McCurdy

May 30, 2024

Michael E. McCurdy, 70, passed away after a long illness. He was the beloved son of Albert Eugene and Nancy (nee Miedke) McCurdy. Michael is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen (nee Governale), his sisters Lynne Wettig (Edward) of Leavenworth, Kansas, and Emily Brenninger (Kenneth) of Souderton; his sister in law Lynn Giardinelli (Robert), as well as many nieces and...

Eileen Lucchesi

Eileen Lucchesi

May 30, 2024

Eileen Mary Lucchesi, of Media PA, formerly of Havertown, PA, passed away on May 30, 2024 at the age of 92. Beloved wife of Andrew (Jack), loving mother of seven children - John (Doreen), Larry (Kathleen), Joseph, Mary Grant (Donald), Paul, Thomas, and Andrew; devoted grandmother of Lauren Presser (Michael), Nicholas Lucchesi, Vincent Lucchesi, and three great-granddaughters- Emerson, Sloane, and...

Maureen F. Doran

Maureen F. Doran

May 30, 2024

Maureen (Hagan) Doran, 74, of Honey Brook, PA and formerly of Philadelphia, Glenolden, and West Chester, PA passed away on May 30, 2024 after a long illness battling cancer.

After 18 years as a Chester County Court of Common Pleas Judicial Secretary Maureen retired in 2016. In the 1980's Maureen was employed at the U of PA Medical School (DLAM and...

Raul M. Fuentes

Raul M. Fuentes

May 29, 2024

Raul M. Fuentes, 94, passed away surrounded by his loving family, May 29, 2024. Beloved son of the late Rafael and Regla (nee Sanchez) Fuentes.

Raul is survived by his dear sons, Henry Fuentes and Raul Fuentes (Maria); Granddaughter, Kathryn Rose. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Rosa (nee Arizmendi) Fuentes; siblings, Rafael, Yolanda, and Carlos.

Raul will be remembered as...

Bambina DePiano

Bambina DePiano

May 29, 2024

Bambina “Bambi” DePiano (nee Giordano), age 75, of West Chester, PA passed away on May 29, 2024.  

Born in Castel Frentano, Italy on August 21, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Stefano and Maria Giordano. 

Bambina will be deeply missed by her surviving family including her son Christopher, daughter Stephanie Orfanidis (Nicholas), grandson Zachary Orfanidis, brothers Nicola (Rosemarie) and...

Peter P. Cicalese

Peter P. Cicalese

May 29, 2024

Peter P. Cicalese, age 89, passed away May 29, 2024. Beloved son of the late Ralph and Rose (Massanova) Cicalese. Peter is survived by his loving wife, Joanne (nee McCartney) Cicalese; Daughters, Lisa McMillen (Keith) and Diane Rovner (David); Grandchildren, Caitlin, Cory (Victor), and Chloe; And great- grandchild Jackson Peter, sister Jeanette Frisone and many nieces and nephews. He is...

Joyce Ann Martin, MSS, CCDC

Joyce Ann Martin, MSS, CCDC

May 29, 2024

Joyce Brennan Martin, MS, CCDC, age 73, of Swarthmore, PA, passed away on May 29, 2024.

Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1951, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Barbara (nee Rodgers) Brennan. Joyce worked as a therapist and was involved in many organizations dedicated to helping people, including the National Association of Forensic Counsellors, MSIA, AA (1981), and...

Richard P. Schulz

Richard P. Schulz

May 29, 2024

Richard P. Schulz, 87 of Haverford, PA passed away May 29th 2024. He was born December 10th, 1936, in Scranton, PA.  He was married to the late Barbara ‘Bobby’ Schulz (nee Lovegrove) and is survived by his children Mark V. Schulz of Wayne, PA and Lisa Wagner (nee Schulz) and grandson Bennett James Wagner of Huntington, NY.

 

Mr. Schulz graduated from...

Patricia E. Proudman

Patricia E. Proudman

May 29, 2024

Patricia E. "Pat" Proudman, age 81, of Villanova, PA, passed away on May 29, 2024.

Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1942, she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (née Convery) Henes. 

Pat was a 1963 graduate of the St. Agnes School of Nursing. She was a dedicated Nurse at Episcopal Hospital for 45 years. Pat was passionate about helping...

Louise Holmes

Louise Holmes

May 28, 2024

Helen Louise Holmes, age 96, of Newtown Square, PA, passed away on May 28, 2024.  Born in Norwood, PA, she was the daughter of the late James and Helen Bakey (nee Bickta).

Louise was the beloved wife of the late Joseph T. Tierney and the late James Holmes, loving mother of Joe (Donna) and Bob (Carol), loving stepmother of Linda Cook...

Gary G. "Ghost" Young

Gary G. "Ghost" Young

May 26, 2024

Gary G. Young, (Ghost) 82, of Ft. Myers Beach, FL passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024 with his loving family by his side. He was born on December 7, 1941, in Darby, PA, to George and Doris Young. Gary leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter and music.Gary was a graduate of Marple Newtown High School and also attended...

Patrick J. "Packie" Meehan

Patrick J. "Packie" Meehan

May 26, 2024

Patrick “Packie” J. Meehan, age 89, of Havertown, PA passed away on May 26, 2024.  Born in Mountcharles, County Donegal, Ireland.

Patrick is survived by his loving daughters, Mary Jo Rafter (Daniel) and Eileen Carberry (Declan); 7 grandchildren, Patrick, Kathleen, Kerri, Bridgette, Cassie, Jenny and Allie; and his sister Lizzie Meehan (County Donegal). He was predeceased by his dear wife Bridget...

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