Michael O. Pansini
Aug 5, 2023
Michael O. Pansini, age 63, of Villanova, PA, passed away on August 5, 2023.
Born in Bronx, NY, he was the devoted son of Oronzo and Maria (née Pietrantonio) Pansini.
Michael was the beloved husband of Elisa M. (née Mendez Rivera) Pansini; loving father of Bridget, Laura (Alex Parkinson), Maria, and Natalie; caring brother of Anna Berardi (Marco) and...
Anthony Joseph "Tony" DeRose, Jr.
Aug 5, 2023
Anthony Joseph “Tony” DeRose, Jr., age 81, passed away on August 5, 2023 at Crozer Hospital of Cancer complications.
Tony was raised in Southwest Philadelphia and attended John Bartram High School. He then joined the U.S. Air Force before becoming a Pipe Fitter at various locations including Boeing, Westinghouse, Limerick Power Plant, and Philadelphia Navy Yard. Tony loved his...
Eleanor J. "Ellie" Burke
Aug 4, 2023
Eleanor Joan Burke (Ellie) died peacefully at home on 8/4/23, in West Allis, Wisconsin, after a long battle with cancer. She was 71 years old. Ellie was talented in many fields. She was a glass artist, musician, and master gardener. She performed as lead singer in the group Jet Pack in the 1970s. Her singing even delighted her studio neighbors...
Ruth C. Haegele
Aug 4, 2023
Ruth C. Haegele, 89, of West Chester, PA passed away on August 4, 2023.
Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1934, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Mary (née May) Teel.
Ruth was the beloved wife of the late Warren O. Haegele; loving mother of Mark Haegele, D.O. (Nancy), Trina Carney, Warren Haegele Jr., Kurt Haegele (Lisa), the...
Stephen Martin-Chester
Aug 2, 2023
Stephen "Stevie" Martin-Chester, 73, of Norristown, PA, formerly of CT, passed away August 2, 2023.
Born in New Haven, CT in 1950, Stevie was the son of the late Harold and Dorthy Martin.
He was the beloved husband of Arthur Martin-Chester. He is survived by his step-children, Eric Chester (Jennifer), Gregory Chester, and Jennifer Hatcher (Council), grandchildren Talia, Miles, Joseph,...
James P. Murphy III
Aug 2, 2023
James “Jim” Patrick Murphy III, husband, father, grandfather, Investment Banker, and WWII B-17 Commander, died on August 2, 2023 at 98 years of age In West Chester, PA.
Born on April 14th 1925 in Sumner, Iowa, he was the youngest of the four sons of James Patrick Murphy II and Agnes O’Malley Murphy. All four Murphy brothers were active during...
Hugh F. Cannon
Aug 2, 2023
Hugh F. Cannon, 64, of Ridley Park, PA passed away on August 2, 2023. He was the son of the late Walter F. Cannon, Jr and Dolores (nee Lilley) Cannon.
Hugh was a career cement mason Local 592 for over 30 years. He was a huge Notre Dame football fan and had played football himself for Lansdowne/Aldan high school. Hugh...
John J. Doran
Jul 31, 2023
John J. Doran, 81, of Honey Brook, PA and formerly of West Chester and Philadelphia, PA passed away July 31, 2023.
John was for the last 16 years the Chester County Recorder of Deeds Clerk.
John helped implement and oversee the Veterans Program for Chester County. John served in the US Air Force (1959-63) and retired from the Philadelphia Police...
Robert E. McKelvey Jr.
Jul 30, 2023
In Loving Memory of Mr. Robert (Bob) Edward McKelvey, Jr.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. Robert (Bob) Edward McKelvey, Jr., who peacefully left us on Sunday, July 30th, 2023, at Brightview Assisted Living in Devon, PA. He was 88 years old. Bob was born on December 25, 1934 in Boston, Massachusetts, son of...
Raymond H. Teetsel
Jul 28, 2023
Raymond H. Teetsel, age 88, passed away July 28, 2023. Beloved son of the late Paul and Alice (nee Protin) Teetsel.
Raymond was predeseased by his loving wife of 60 years, Carolyn A. (nee Fischer) Teetsel. Raymond is survived by his children, Bill (Sophie) Teetsel, Lee (Terri) Teetsel, and Linda Murphy; grandchildren, Alissa, Laura, Christine, and Brandon (Tracy); great-grandchildren Daniel,...
Marie M. Humbert
Jul 27, 2023
Marie M. Humbert, Age 94, of Havertown, PA, passed away on July 27, 2023. Beloved daughter of the late James A. and Hilda W. (nee Weber) Maley.
Marie was predeceased by her husband Harold A. Humbert. Marie is survived by her children, Robert J. (Mary Beth) Humbert, Stephen M. (Lisa) Humbert, and the late Michael (Debbie) Humbert; grandchildren, Bob, John,...
Danford Kathleen Cyrway
Jul 24, 2023
Danford “Kathleen” Cyrway, age 90, passed away July 24, 2023 at St. John Neumann Center in Philadelphia, PA. Born and raised in White Top, Virginia
Kathleen was predeceased by her husband Daniel Cyrway; Sons, Gary Cryway and Stanley Cyrway. Survived by her grandson, Ryan Cyrway.
Services and Interment are private.
Leah Kathleen McGettigan
Jul 24, 2023
Leah McGettigan (McIntosh) 74 of Philadelphia, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 24th 2023, after her brave fight with Interstitial Lung Disease. Leah was born on December 16th 1948 in Philadelphia, where she lived most of her life always close to family. After graduating from West Catholic High School in 1966, Leah spent 20 years working...
Cecelia Truxell Gaudiosi
Jul 23, 2023
Cecelia Truxell Gaudiosi, age 90, passed away in Philadelphia on July 23, 2023, during surgery for injuries sustained in a fall.
Mrs. Gaudiosi was predeceased by her husband, Albert V. Gaudiosi (1923-2010), and is survived by her daughter Monica (retired), her son Eric (a U.S. State Department Foreign Service Officer), his spouse Rebecca Webber and his children Vincent and Eleanor.
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Thomas "Tom" R. Koch, Sr.
Jul 23, 2023
Thomas R. “Tom” Koch, Sr., age 65, of Garnet Valley, PA, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2023.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Paul B. and Ruth (née Gilliam) Koch.
Tom was employed as the Director of Maintenance of St. Ignatius Nursing Rehabilitation Center, and won the Leading Age award during his time there...
Dorothy D. "Dottie" Kozak
Jul 22, 2023
Dorothy D. "Dottie" Kozak (nee Taraborelli ) passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023 surrounded by her family.
Dorothy was born and raised in Southwest Philadelphia, where her good friends would call her Dottie. She enjoyed spending time with her family, and gave unconditional love to them, especially her grandchildren.
She was well liked by all whom she crossed paths with. ...
William J. "Bill" Cooke, Jr.
Jul 22, 2023
William J. "Bill" Cooke, Jr of West Chester, PA, passed away on July 22, 2023, at the age of 85.
Bill was born January 25, 1938 in Hackensack, New Jersey, and was the son of the late William J. Cooke and Edna (nee Burgher) Gruenwald.
Bill was the beloved husband of Mary Elizabeth (nee Singleton) Cooke; loving father of Dr....
Elizabeth L. Heiden
Jul 22, 2023
Elizabeth Louise Heiden, 89, of West Chester, PA, passed away very peacefully on July 22, 2023.
Born December 27, 1933 in Escanaba, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Evelyn (nee Oslund) Houle.
Elizabeth was the beloved wife of James S. Heiden; loving mother of Robert Heiden (Cindy), Janie Wermuth (Rob), and J. Spencer Heiden; adoring grandmother...
Daniel J. "Dan" Bartley
Jul 22, 2023
Daniel J. “Dan” Bartley, age 91, of Wynnewood, PA, passed away on July 22, 2023. Born in Roxborough, PA, he was the son of the late Theodore T. and Mary Bartley (nee Walker).
Dan loved drawing, painting, fishing, and birdwatching. He also enjoyed listening to music which was a very big part of his life. Dan’s greatest joy in life...
Joan Mae Wilhelm
Jul 22, 2023
Joan Mae Wilhelm, 91, of Bryn Mawr, PA, Ocean City, NJ, formally of Vail, CO, and Vero Beach, FL, passed away surrounded by family on July 22, 2023.
Born May 20, 1932 in Elmira, NY, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Margaret (nee Engle) Murry. Joan was a graduate of Lansdowne High School during which she met...
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