Scott F. Paris
Jul 21, 2023
Scott Francis Paris, 42, of Downingtown, PA, passed away July 21, 2023. Born May 31, 1981 in Media, PA, he was a son of Jane (nee Barnes) Paris and the late Francis J. Paris. Scott graduated from Henderson High School in 1999. While growing up Scott was very involved in Boy Scouts from ages 6 to 18, earning the highest...
Mary Ann Petruzzo
Jul 21, 2023
Mary Ann Petruzzo (nee Burns), 66, of Drexel Hill, PA passed away suddenly on July 21, 2023, She was predeceased by her beloved husband Arnold Petruzzo, her parents Robert & Theresa (nee Lannon) Burns and siblings Theresa McCarron (late Frank), Robert, Hugh & Michael (late Joyce) Burns.
Mary Ann was a 1975 graduate of Archbishop Prendergast High School, she was...
Ameer Wadeea Alkassir
Jul 21, 2023
Ameer Alkassir, 73 years old, of Havertown, PA, passed away on July 21, 2023.
Ameer was born on May 21, 1950 to Wadeea and Kameel Kassir in Baghdad, Iraq. After graduating high school and attending college, he served his country for several years. In the early 90’s, he moved with his family to Pennsylvania to have the opportunity to begin...
Tara Wright Lewis
Jul 20, 2023
Tara Wright Lewis, 61, of Coatesville, PA, passed away suddenly on July 20, 2023 with family by her side. Born September 23, 1961 in Allentown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Roland Sylvester Wright and the late Carol Elaine (nee Guinivan) Wright.
Tara was the beloved wife of G. Richard Lewis; adoring mother of Dylan Lewis, husband of Jamie Lewis;...
Arnold C. Owen
Jul 20, 2023
Arnold C. Owen, 96, of West Chester, PA passed away at his home under the care of his loving family on July 20, 2023.
Born on March 6, 1927 in Paoli, Indiana, Arnold was the youngest of eight children born to the late Clyde C. and Estie A. (née Clements) Owen. He spent his early years on the family farm...
Howard O. "Hal" Ferguson
Jul 20, 2023
Howard O. “Hal” Ferguson, age 82, of Swarthmore, PA, passed away on July 20, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Walter C. and Louise (nee Owen) Ferguson.
Hal was a big family man who loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed listening to country music and was a big Dallas Cowboys fan. Hal...
Jeannette Custer
Jul 18, 2023
Jeannette “Jenny” Custer (nee Tynan), age 90, of Bala Cynwyd, passed away Tuesday July 18th, 2023 at Paoli Hospital.
She was the beloved wife to the late John S. Custer; Loving mother to her stepson John S. Custer, Jr, (Mary nee Will-Sadowski) of Newtown Square, and the late Peter C. Custer; Devoted Grandmother of John S. Custer, III, Christopher C....
John Rodney McGhee, Sr. "Rod"
Jul 17, 2023
John Rodney McGhee Sr “Rod”, 81, of Havertown, PA and Wildwood Crest, NJ died suddenly on July 17, 2023 at his favorite place to be, his home in Wildwood Crest. Rod was preceded in death by his loving wife of 44 years, Dorothy (Godfrey). Rod was born and raised in Southwest Philadelphia, graduated from West Catholic High School, and attended...
John Patrick Doherty
Jul 17, 2023
John P. Doherty, age 71, of Springfield, PA, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2023 surrounded by his family.
Born in Bethesda, MD, he was the son of the late John and Nancy (née Moran) Doherty.
John was a devout Catholic who attended daily mass. He dedicated many years as a football coach for Holy Cross CYO, with some of...
Robert Kevin "Bob" McLaughlin
Jul 17, 2023
Robert Kevin “Bob” McLaughlin, age 41, of Havertown, PA, passed away on July 17, 2023.
Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1982, he was the loving son of Robert and Mary Ellen (nee Nolan) McLaughlin.
Robert was a member of the International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) Local 5, where he was on the Executive Board. He was also the proud...
John J. Nelson, Sr.
Jul 17, 2023
John J. Nelson, Sr.January 21, 1938 – July 17, 2023
John J. Nelson, Sr., age 85, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on July 17, 2023. John proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a very talented man who loved his job and achieved a lot throughout his career.
As commercial interior design became more prevalent in...
Esther R. Overby
Jul 16, 2023
Esther R. Overby (nee Kirkland), age 86, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on July 16, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the beloved daughter of the late Samuel B. and Alice Kirkland (nee Baker).
“If anybody asks you, just who I am, tell them, I am redeemed.”
Esther was the loving mother of John Thomas Logan...
Dolores Elizabeth Learn
Jul 16, 2023
Dolores E. Learn, 90, of West Chester, PA, passed away on July 16th, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.
She had a deep faith in God and cherished her family, especially being with them during holidays and birthdays.
Born November 19, 1932, in Cambridge Springs, PA, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Jessie (née Cykoski) Kolin, and...
Be Hua
Jul 15, 2023
Mr. Be Hua, aged 88, of Broomall, PA, passed away on July 15, 2023. He was born in August 1934 in Can Tho, Vietnam, the son of the late Thai V. Hua and Hai T. Ngo.
In the 1960s, Mr. Hua served as a Major in the Republic of Vietnam Marines and was later appointed as the Military Attaché at...
Mariann C. MacNeal
Jul 15, 2023
Mariann C. MacNeal, age 74, of Media, PA, passed away unexpectedly on July 15, 2023.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Merle and Carmella (née Colella) James.
Mariann loved to watch videos on TikTok and she loved her mystery documentaries along with history podcasts. She also loved arts and crafts especially making wreaths for...
Sr. Mary Frances Nevins, SHCJ
Jul 15, 2023
Mary Frances Nevins, SHCJ
August 4, 1937 – July 15, 2023
Teacher, Social Worker, and Justice Advocate
Rosemont, Pennsylvania – Mary Frances Nevins, SHCJ, a Sister of the Holy Child Jesus for 67 years, died peacefully on Saturday, July 15, 2023. She was 85.
Francine Gunther, SHCJ, offered the following about her friend and fellow community member, “Sister Mary Frances...
Margaret M. Smith
Jul 15, 2023
Margaret “Peggy” M. Smith, 82, of West Chester passed away peacefully on July 15, 2023. She was born in Philadelphia, PA and lived there until 1975 when she moved to Cresskill, NJ. Peggy was a proud graduate of Little Flower Catholic High School in Philadelphia and went on to earn her certificate as an XRay Technician from the School of...
Christine M. Castorani
Jul 14, 2023
Christine M. Castorani, age 79, of Downingtown, PA, passed away on July 14, 2023.
Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1943, she was the daughter of the late Carmen J. and Christine (nee Del Grippo) Castorani.
Christine was the mother of Ronald and Elisa Antonelli; grandmother of Ronald G. Antonelli; predeceased by her brother, Daniel Castorani; also survived by...
Phillip B. Donley
Jul 14, 2023
In the early morning hours of July 14, 2023, Phillip Barnard Donley passed away peacefully at the White Horse Village. He was the beloved husband of Judith (Dorman) Donley for 65 years.
Born January 29th, 1935 in the coal mining town of Wheeling, West Virginia to “Ben” and Ruth Donley, Phil grew from an average student to one who found...
Molly S. Doyle
Jul 14, 2023
Molly S. Doyle (nee Holland), age 68, of Lansdale, PA, passed away on July 14, 2023.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA in 1955, she was the daughter of the late William and Margaret (nee Thomas) Holland. Molly enjoyed reading and doing needlepoint. She was an avid Eagles fan. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Molly was the...
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