John F. Van Allen, Jr.
Jul 5, 2023
John “Jack” Francis Van Allen, Jr., age 89, passed peacefully at his home in Newtown Square, PA, on July 5th, 2023.
He was the son of John F. and Helen Theresa (nee McAnany) Van Allen of Bala Cynwyd, PA.
A graduate of the 1951 Class at Malvern Preparatory School, Jack played football and baseball and participated in theatre. At...
Sara Jane Madden
Jul 5, 2023
Sara Jane Madden, age 90, passed away on July 5, 2023. Beloved daughter of the late John Quinn and Jane (nee Butler) Quinn.
Sara was predeceased by her husband Francis William Madden and her brother Robert Quinn (June). She is survived by her loving children, Barbara Madden (Gus Ciardullo), Francis D. Madden (Debra), Carol Jameison (Steven), and David J. Madden...
Louise Brannan
Jul 4, 2023
Louise A. Brannan, also known as Weezy and LB, passed away on July 4, 2023, at the age of 72 in Port St Lucie, Florida. Born on October 23, 1950, in Springfield, Pennsylvania, Louise was a kind and caring individual who always put others before herself. She had a great sense of humor and enjoyed being a nana to...
Janet E. Rex
Jul 4, 2023
Janet E. Rex passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at the age of 93. Janet was born, raised, and lived most of her life in Delaware County, PA. An only child, the former Janet Stead was a 1948 graduate of Collingdale High School where she was known for her quiet personality and for being an excellent typist.
The best, and primary part, of...
Gladys Helen Kuntzman
Jul 4, 2023
Gladys Helen Kuntzman (nee Mitchell), 94, of Morton, PA passed away on July 4, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard Kuntzman and daughter of the late Raymond & Helen (nee Roof) Mitchell. Gladys is also predeceased by her sister Margaret Walston (A.J.).
Gladys enjoyed cooking/baking, going to the beach, needlework, crocheting & knitting. She belonged...
Harold E. Clupper
Jul 3, 2023
Harold E. Clupper, 92, of Media, PA, passed away July 4, 2023.
Born April 28, 1931, in Wabash City, IN, he was a son of the late Ralph and Mary (nee Wilson) Clupper.
Harold graduated from Tri-State University in 1952 with a BS degree in Engineering. After marrying the love of his life, Barbara Ann, in 1953, he served in...
Nicholas Paul DiEmedio
Jul 3, 2023
Nicholas Paul DiEmedio, Sr., 59, of Folsom, PA passed away on July 3, 2023. He is predeceased by his parents John & Adeline (nee Benedict) DiEmedio.
He was a graduate of Ridley High School and worked as a Longshoreman. Nicholas enjoyed growing his garden and cooking was his passion. He loved his cats, driving his Corvette, and yearly beach...
Mary Ellen Caponigro
Jul 3, 2023
Mary Ellen Caponigro, age 75, passed away July 3, 2023. Beloved daughter of Michael Thomas McLaughlin and Elizabeth (nee Driggers) McLaughlin.
Predeceased by her husband Arthur Caponigro; siblings, Michael, Elizabeth, Francis, George “Bucky”, David, Joseph, Gerald, Catherine, and Rosemarie. Survived by her sister, Marge Thornton, and many nieces and nephews.
Mary Ellen volunteered at many places including The Methodist Hospital. ...
Bruce R. Koegler
Jul 3, 2023
Bruce R. Koegler, age 85, passed away July 3, 2023. Beloved son of the late John H. Koegler and Claire (nee Sparmaker) Koegler and beloved brother of the late John T. Koegler.
Bruce was survived by his sister-in-law Joanne Koegler; nieces and nephews, Amy (Michael), Kathleen (Darin), Michael Paul, John Patrick (Alicia) and great nieces and nephews, Andrew, Harrison, Eliana,...
Margaretta M. Monville "Jill"
Jul 2, 2023
Margaretta M. Monville “Jill”, 86, of West Chester, PA, passed away July 2, 2023. Born January 16, 1937 in Philadelphia, PA, she was a daughter of the late Gilles and Nancy (nee McCann) Monville. Jill was a graduate of Notre Dame High School and University of Pennsylvania. She worked as the manager for the X-Ray Department at Paoli...
James R. "Jim" Burg
Jul 2, 2023
James R. "Jim" Burg, 80 of West Chester, PA passed away on July 2, 2023.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio he was the son of the late Paul and Mary (nee Maguran) Burg Sr.
Jim worked as an Electronic Systems Engineer in the computer industry. He loved photography, computers and spending time with his family.
He was the beloved husband of...
Thomas A. Gamble, Jr.
Jul 2, 2023
Thomas A. Gamble, Jr., age 83, of Ardmore, PA, formerly of East Lansdowne, PA, passed away on July 2, 2023.
Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1940, he was the son of the late Thomas A., Sr. and Margaret E. (nee Black) Gamble. Thomas worked at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia. With the Navy, he traveled around the world. He loved...
Joseph A. "Joe" Sanders
Jul 2, 2023
Joseph A. “Joe” Sanders, age 63, of Havertown, PA, passed away on July 2, 2023. Born in Washington DC, he was the son of the late William L. and Mary Helen Sanders (nee Gibson).
Joe was a devoted and loving husband. In May he celebrated 42 years of marriage to the love of his life, Sherry (nee Callahan).Their love...
Mary Ann "Mare" Volpe
Jul 2, 2023
Mary Ann Volpe
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved matriarch, Mary Ann Volpe (nee Hager). Mary Ann passed away on July 2, 2023, surrounded by her family, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be cherished. Born in Philadelphia, Mary Ann was a life-long Delaware County, Pennsylvania resident growing up in Swarthmorewood, raising her...
Nicole Christine McVaugh
Jul 1, 2023
Nicole Christine McVaugh (née DiPretore), 43, of West Chester, PA passed away suddenly on July 1, 2023.
Born in Springfield in 1979, Nicole was the daughter of Joseph R. DiPretore, Jr. and the late Donna J. (née Samms) DiPretore.
She worked as Team Lead for Giant Direct.
Nicole loved reading and seeing dolphins in the sea. She loved children and...
John Haas Quinn
Jul 1, 2023
John Haas Quinn, age 88, passed away July 1, 2023. Beloved son of the late Walter Quinn and Anna (nee Haas) Quinn.
Predeceased by his loving wife Bernadette Quinn, his daughter Laura Kelly, and his brother Rev. Walter J. Quinn O.S.A. Survived by his adoring daughter Jennifer (Walter) Klekotka; Sister, Maryanne Olson, grandchildren Melanie, Julia, Neal, and Brian; and...
Joseph L. Richenderfer
Jun 30, 2023
Joseph Lloyd Richenderfer, 88, of Glen Mills, PA, formerly of Broomall, PA, passed away peacefully at Maris Grove Retirement Community on Friday, June 30, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Geraldine “Gerry” H. (Kodan) Richenderfer for 65 years.
Born August 29, 1934, in Brandonville, PA, he was the tenth child of the late Lloyd E. and Caroline R. (Brennar)...
William J. Thoden
Jun 29, 2023
William “Bill” J. Thoden, age 68, passed away June 29, 2023. Beloved son of Richard Martin Thoden and Catherine M. (nee Donnelly) Thoden.
William is survived by his loving wife, Ann (nee Catanzaro ) Thoden; daughter, Ashley N. Thoden (Darren Barrett); siblings, Peggy Rossi, Phillip Thoden (Sandy), and Richard Thoden (Jeanette). He was the adoring grandfather to Adrianna, Jaxon, Karter,...
Clarence W. "Bill" Bowersox, Jr.
Jun 29, 2023
Clarence W. “Bill” Bowersox, Jr., 80 of Pottstown, PA, formerly of West Chester, PA, passed away on June 29, 2023. He was the beloved husband of the late Clare W. Bowersox (nee Bynum) and son of the late Clarence W. Bowersox and Joan (nee Hadley) Ewaka. He was also predeceased by his brothers Jeff and Jerry Bowersox.
Bill was the...
Helen Meakim Forrest
Jun 28, 2023
Helen Meakim Forrest, 57, of Exton, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Wednesday, 28 June 2023. Helen graduated from Bishop Shanahan High School in Downingtown, PA and went on to attend West Chester University, where she received her BA in Elementary Education. Helen worked as a third-grade teacher at St. Mary Magdalen until her oldest child, Bobby, was...
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