JoAnn Sullivan
Aug 15, 2023
JoAnn Sullivan (nee Dougherty), age 46, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on August 15, 2023. Born in Elkins Park, PA, she was the loving wife of Jason Dudley Sullivan, and loving daughter of John G. Dougherty and Ann M. Fox (nee Gillespie).
JoAnn was the caring sister of John E. Dougherty, Brian J. Dougherty, Kevin J. Dougherty, and Shane...
Carolyn Rosko-Davis
Aug 14, 2023
Carolyn Rosko Davis, “Carol”, age 68, of Media, PA passed away on Monday August 14, 2023. Born on January 31, 1955 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late John Lancello and Phyllis Lancello (Dellapolla).
She received her Bachelor’s Degree from Pennsylvania State University in Special Education and two Master’s Degrees from Widener University. She was employed as...
Charles Joseph "Charley" Long
Aug 14, 2023
Charles Joseph ”Charley” Long, 70, of Ridley Park, PA passed away on August 14, 2023 at Riddle Memorial Hospital after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was predeceased by his parents Clarence Joseph Long and Adalgisa Mary (nee Loiacono) Long.
Charley attended St Edmond’s parish school in South Philadelphia before moving to Delco, where he attended Our Lady...
Brooke Hedderick
Aug 14, 2023
Brooke Hedderick of Malvern passed away peacefully August 14 at Paoli Hospital. Brooke was born in 1953 in Butler, Pennsylvania to Lt. Robert O. Bechdel of the Pennsylvania State Police and Ruth Lunt Bechdel where she joined her big sister Debby (John Schmidt) and was later joined by her partner in crime, baby sister Robyn (Charles Morgan- dec). Brooke and...
Edward T. Capkovic
Aug 14, 2023
Edward T. Capkovic, age 104, of Media, PA, passed away at Monticello House, Riddle Village on August 14, 2023. Born in Allentown August 2, 1919 he was the son of the late Joseph L. and Mary (Zavis) Capkovic.
Edward graduated from Allentown High School and received his Bachelor of Science in Arts from Kutztown College. He went on to...
Alice K. Horton
Aug 14, 2023
Alice K. Horton (nee Kauffman), age 75, of West Chester, PA, passed away on August 14, 2023.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd S. and Miriam A. (née Harmer) Kauffman.
Alice was an avid gardener and was known for her gardens. She was a member of the Delaware Valley Rhododendron Society and a Board...
Erna S. Wilcox
Aug 13, 2023
Erna S. Wilcox, 88, of West Brandywine, PA, passed away August 13, 2023.
Born February 19, 1935 in Kingston, NY, she was a daughter of Winnifred Ruth (nee Hahn) Summers.
Early on Erna played on a local women’s basketball team, worked as an operator for the telephone company in Kingston, NY. Later, she enjoyed working in newspaper advertising in both Kingston...
Arland J. "Artie" Reed
Aug 13, 2023
Arland J. “Artie” Reed, age 85, of Sumter, SC, formerly of Lebanon, PA, passed away on August 13, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Claire Reed and Marian (nee Zerbe) Sanders.
Artie was raised in the Shipoke area of Harrisburg, PA, then lived in Lebanon, PA for most of his adult life, and later...
Lucy M. McSwain
Aug 13, 2023
Lucy M. McSwain, 88, of West Chester passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 13, at her home at The Hickman in West Chester. She was the mother of Wendy McSwain and Bill McSwain, both of West Chester, and the grandmother of Connor, Brady, Nancy and Billy McSwain, the children of her son and daughter-in-law, Stephanie McSwain.
Originally from Pulaski, Virginia,...
Frances (Fay) Mary Gregg
Aug 12, 2023
Frances (Fay) Mary (née Carter) Gregg of Newtown Square, PA passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at the age of 87. Fay was born on February 19, 1936 in King of Prussia, PA and grew up in Ardmore, PA. She graduated from Lower Merion High School and Bryn Mawr Hospital School of Nursing. Fay...
Sheila V. Hegar
Aug 12, 2023
Sheila V. Hegar, age 96, of Glen Mills, PA, formerly of Upper Darby, PA passed away on August 12, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the beloved daughter of Joseph B. and Delia A. (nee Conway) Hegar.
Sheila graduated from West Catholic High School for Girls. She attended Misericordia School of Nursing and then went on to earn...
Joseph T. F. Quinn
Aug 11, 2023
The Honorable Joseph T. F. Quinn (“Joe”), 90, of Upper Darby, PA passed away peacefully on August 11, 2023.
Joe is survived by his beloved wife, Kathleen M. (Clinton), his children Kathleen Quinn-Lyon (Peter), Mary Beth Morrissey (John), CAPT, USN (Ret) Thomas J. Quinn (Heather), Susan Narducci and daughter-in-law Kathleen W. Quinn. He is also survived by 15...
Kenneth M. "Kenny" Murtha
Aug 10, 2023
Kenneth M. Murtha, 67, of Ridley Township, formerly of Upper Darby Township, passed away on August 10, 2023. He succumbed peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by family.Kenneth, lovingly known as Kenny, was born in Philadelphia. He was an alumnus of St. Louis and St. Laurence parochial schools, Monsignor Bonner High School, and Drexel University. He also attended...
Carl Robert Spiron
Aug 9, 2023
Carl Robert “Rob” Spiron, 74, of West Chester, PA, passed away August 9, 2023.
Born July 3, 1949 in Philadelphia, PA, he was a son of the late Marvin H. and Eleanor (nee Perna) Spiron.
Rob served honorably in the U.S. Navy Reserves.
Upon graduation from Monsignor Bonner High School, Rob began his career as a machinist at the Philadelphia...
Elizabeth K. Kaufki
Aug 8, 2023
Elizabeth K Kaufki, formerly of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on August 8th , 2023. She was 80 years old.
Elizabeth was born on September 9th, 1942 in Lebanon County, PA. Her parents, Harold and Margaret Knoll, raised her as an only child in a small town named Richland. Her father, Harold, worked as the town dentist. He also spent many...
Herbert S. "Herb" Wilkie
Aug 8, 2023
Herbert S. “Herb” Wilkie, age 62, of Radnor, PA, passed away suddenly from an unexpected heart attack on August 8, 2023. Born in Letterkenny County Donegal, Ireland, he was the son of the late Jack and Violet (nee Love) Wilkie.
Family was first and foremost to Herb, he especially adored his grandchildren. Herb was extremely driven and was a hard...
Howard W. Calkins
Aug 8, 2023
Howard William Calkins, 85, of West Chester, PA, formerly of Aston, PA, passed away surrounded by his loving family on August 8, 2023.
Originally from Syracuse, NY, Howard was the son of Howard and Jane (Zimmerman) Calkins. He graduated in 1958 from St. Mary School for the Deaf and soon after relocated to Philadelphia, PA to attend Penn College. He...
Leo R. Knapp Jr.
Aug 8, 2023
Leo R. Knapp Jr., 90, of West Chester, PA passed away peacefully on August 8, 2023 surrounded by his family, after a courageous 3-year battle with dementia.
Leo was born to Leo R. Knapp, Sr. and Kathryn Knapp (née LaVelle) on September 10, 1932 in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
He is survived by his wife, Connie Knapp (née Strigari) of 60...
Thomas P. Krehnbrink
Aug 7, 2023
Thomas Paul Krehnbrink, 87, passed away peacefully at home on August 7, 2023. He is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years Joan K. (nee Baker), and son Daniel S. (from a previous marriage).
Born June 2, 1936 in Cincinnati Ohio, Tom was raised by a loving family in Queens, New York. He received a BS in Civil Engineering...
Anne Marie Hayes
Aug 6, 2023
Anne Marie Hayes (nee Murphy), age 91, of Morton, PA, passed away on August 6, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the beloved daughter of Richard and Anna M. Murphy (nee Deeck).
Anne lived an enriched life surrounded by people who loved her immensely. She was the proud mother of Robyn Young, Lesley Theodore, Edward Young, and Karen...
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