Irene Dudasik
Jun 20, 2023
Irene Dudasik (née Clutterbuck), 95, of West Chester, PA passed away peacefully on June 20, 2023.
Born and raised in Chester, PA in 1927, Irene was the daughter of the late Frank W. and Mary Ellen (née Reilly) Clutterbuck.
In her younger years, she loved horseback riding and traveling to her uncle’s farm in Delaware to pick fruit and vegetables....
Ursula Jane Moran
Jun 19, 2023
Ursula “Jane” Moran (née Ward), 98, of West Chester, PA and formerly of Melbourne, FL passed away on June 19, 2023.
Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1924, she was the daughter of the late Theodore William and Catherine Veronica (née Hamilton) Ward.
When Jane was a toddler, her family relocated to Upper Darby, where they operated Ward’s,...
A. Richard Leinhauser
Jun 19, 2023
Richard Leinhauser, 87, of West Chester, PA, passed away June 19, 2023.
Born September 17, 1935 in Darby, PA, he was a son of the late Alfred and Elizabeth (nee Hartmann) Leinhauser.
Richard was the beloved husband of Ruth Agnes (nee Spillane) Leinhauser; loving father of Richard A. Leinhauser (Ann Marie) and Leigh-Ann Brown (Daniel J.); adoring Pop of Ronan...
Joanne M. Kerridge
Jun 18, 2023
Joanne M. Kerridge (nee Mann), age 90, of Lafayette Hill, PA, formerly of Milton, DE and Richboro, PA, passed away on June 18, 2023. Born in Camden, NJ, she was the devoted daughter of the late Lawrence and Beatrice Mann (nee McCollum).
Joanne loved her family, sports, and spending time at the beach. She grew up in Collingswood, NJ and was...
Edna Nora Shermer
Jun 18, 2023
Edna Nora Shermer (nee Darcy), 78, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on June 18, 2023.
Edna was the loving mother of Cassandra Doughty (Bill), Samantha Darcy, Amanda Elefante (Tony), and Bill Shermer; dear sister of Laurence Darcy (Helen), John Darcy (Laurie), Cotchie Darcy, Hilary McQuillan (Denis), the late Proinnsias Ní Dhorchaí (Chris), and the late Dymphna Darcy; also survived...
Joseph "Mike" Vandergast
Jun 18, 2023
Joseph M. “Mike” Vandergast, age 81, passed away June 18, 2023 after a courageous 23-year battle with cancer. Beloved son of Joseph T. Vandergast and Helen (nee Muldoon) Vandergast.
Survived by his loving wife, Jane (nee Zimmerman) C. Vandergast; children, Michael J. (Kathy) Vandergast, Joanne Ware, and Jean (Paul) Maitre; siblings, T. Joseph (late Carol) Vandergast and Brian Vandergast; grandchildren,...
Edward J. "Eddie" Peyreferry, Sr.
Jun 16, 2023
Edward J. “Eddie” Peyreferry, Sr. 63, passed away on June 16, 2023. He is predeceased by his parents Edward & Helga (nee Garcia) Peyreferry, his daughter Brittany & granddaughter Layla Rae.
Eddie was a longtime resident of Ridley Township and graduated from Ridley High School in 1979. He retired after working many years at Boeing as a painter. Eddie...
Joelle Bricker-Morris
Jun 16, 2023
Joelle Bricker-Morris, age 57, of Boothwyn, PA, passed away on June 16, 2023.
Born in Ridley Park, PA, she was a 1983 graduate of Upper Darby High School.
Devoted daughter of William J. and Diane Bricker (née Colaianni).
Joelle always had a way with people and could make anyone laugh, which led her to a lifetime career in sales. She enjoyed...
Thomas J. Loughran
Jun 16, 2023
Thomas J. Loughran, age 87, passed away June 16, 2023. Beloved son of the late Charles Loughran and Mary (nee Gallagher) Loughran.
Thomas was predeceased by his wife Ruth Ann (nee Storm) Loughran; survived by his son Thomas (Marie) Loughran, sister, Janet (late Al) Greenwood, grandchildren Kelly and Lauren, and great grand- child Jack, as well as, his nieces Joyce...
John C. "Jack" Ference
Jun 16, 2023
John C. "Jack" Ference passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on June 16, 2023.
Jack was born in Hazelton PA on January 12,1934. He was predeceased by his parents John and Sarah, sister Mary McGlynn, and his beloved wife Joan (DiDonato).
Jack served honorably in the Air Force. While based in Spokane, Washington, Jack...
Joseph P. McGinnis
Jun 16, 2023
Joseph "Joe" P. McGinnis, 86, of Lima, PA passed away on June 16, 2023.
Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1937, he was the son of the late Michael McGinnis from County Donegal, Ireland and Julia (née Mullarkey) McGinnis from County Mayo, Ireland.
He served honorably in the US Army and worked in Collections in the Banking industry.
Joe was a...
Stephen P. Gerry
Jun 14, 2023
It is with great sadness that Stephen P. Gerry, 73, of Downingtown, PA, passed away suddenly on June 14, 2023 in his home.
Steve was the loving father of Amy G. Smith (Barry) of Philadelphia, PA and William D. Gerry (Megan) of Williamsburg, VA and the proud “Pops” of Ethan, Ryan, Sam, Jake and Matthew Smith and Sophia and Jack...
Rev. Dr. Peter B. Doghramji
Jun 14, 2023
Rev. Dr. Peter B. Doghramji, age 93, of Havertown, PA passed away peacefully on June 14, 2023, surrounded by his family.
Born in 1929 in Aleppo, Syria he was the son of the late Pitris & Rosa (née Shekerji) Doghramji.
After his father’s tragic death, Peter was raised by his grandparents in the Armenian Evangelical community of...
Joseph M. Cahill
Jun 14, 2023
Joseph Cahill peacefully passed away on June 14th, after recently being diagnosed with Leukemia. He was 75 years old and a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and devoted golfer.
A first-generation American, Joe was born on August 15, 1947, in Philadelphia, PA to James Joseph Cahill of County Clare, Ireland and Ellen (Nellie) Gallagher Cahill of County Mayo, Ireland, who...
Shirley Anne Vockroth
Jun 13, 2023
Shirley Anne Vockroth, age 76, passed away June 13, 2023. Beloved daughter of the late William Hunter Vockroth and Virginia (nee Shappell) Vockroth.
Shirley is survived by her Uncle Fred Shappell and her cousin Fred Fellenser, as well as many other aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Shirley adored her grandparents and would speak of them often, as much as of her...
George James Conaghan
Jun 13, 2023
George James Conaghan, age 79, of Broomall, PA, passed away unexpectedly on June 13, 2023.
Born Doorin, County Donegal, Ireland, he was the son of the late Thomas and Frances (née McLaughlin) Conaghan.
George was a long-time member of the Donegal Association of Philadelphia and was part of the Donegal Bowling League. He was an antique and...
Linda M. Deeney
Jun 12, 2023
Linda (née Doyle) Deeney of West Chester, PA passed away on June 12, 2023.
Linda was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA to the late William and Florence (née Grady) Doyle.
Linda earned her education degree at West Chester University and achieved her Masters of Administration at Immaculata University. Linda was a school teacher for over 30 years as well as a...
Scott Joseph Lelli
Jun 12, 2023
Scott Joseph Lelli, age 41, of Springfield, PA, passed away on June 12, 2023.
Scott was the beloved son of Patricia (née Howard) Simpson (Charles) and the late Joseph Lelli; loving brother of Amy Lelli and Michael Lelli (Megan); uncle of Max Lelli and Charlotte Lelli; dear nephew of Elaine (née Howard) Deal (the late Ed), Dorothy (née Howard) McGorry,...
Margaret M. Schalch
Jun 11, 2023
Margaret M. “Penny” Schalch (nee Lineman), age 78, of West Chester, PA, passed away on June 11, 2023.
Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1944, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Alyce (nee Novella) Lineman. Penny won the titles of Miss Pennsylvania 1962 and Mrs. Pennsylvania in 1982.
Penny was the beloved wife of Charles “Chuck” F. Schalch;...
Charles R. "Charlie" Melaragni
Jun 11, 2023
Charlie Melaragni, son of Charles and Charlotte Melaragni, husband to Lena, and father to Geanine, Lena Lyn, and Charles has passed away at the age of 74. On June 11 th , 2023, his family lost their heart, a natural optimist and a mentor to those with the good fortune to know him. His time with us ended too soon,...
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