Eileen Farren
Feb 2, 2024
Eileen Farren, of Philadelphia and Ireland, passed away on February 2, 2024. Born in Staigue, County Kerry, Ireland, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Ann Curran (nee O'Sullivan).
Eileen was the beloved wife of the late John Farren; loving mother of Mary Ann Nicholson (Bill), Eileen O'Neill (Sean), Michael Farren (Anita), and Kevin Farren (Liz); adoring grandmother...
Dave Cahaley
Feb 2, 2024
Dave Cahaley, 74, of Exton, PA, departed this life peacefully on February 2nd, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Philadelphia in 1949, he was the son of the late John and Lois Cahaley (née Slattery). Dave proudly served in the US Army during the Vietnam War, and was stationed in Germany.
His mechanical skills shone throughout his career, starting at...
Carol Ann Titzel
Feb 1, 2024
Carol Ann Titzel passed away on February 1, 2024 from complications of COPD at Dunwoody Village in Newtown Square PA. Carol was born in Bryn Mawr on July 25, 1947 to Robert John (Jack) and Eleanor Gray Titzel. She grew up in Rosemont and Berwyn, PA and graduated in 1966 from The Booth School. She earned an Associate’s...
Benjamin "Benny" Petransky
Feb 1, 2024
Our precious little angel, Benjamin "Benny" James Petransky, age 2, of Broomall, PA, passed away peacefully on February 1st, 2024, next to the warmth of his mommy, daddy and older brother Ari James. His love, spirit, energy, braveness, warm hugs, gorgeous big blue eyes, and man bun will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Benny is survived by...
Ellen M. Rowlands
Feb 1, 2024
Ellen M. Rowlands (nee Morris), 90, of West Chester, PA, passed away on February 1, 2024.
Born in Mine Run, VA in 1933, she was the daughter of the late Dallas and Hettie (nee Wiltshire) Morris. In Ellen's early years, she worked at Independence Blue Cross, then for the Department of the Air Force at the Pentagon. Ellen later worked for...
Deborah Suzanne Clifton
Jan 31, 2024
Deborah Suzanne Clifton (nee Gum) 67, of Coatesville, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully surrounded by family on 31 January 2024, following a lengthy and courageous battle with illness. She is remembered best by all who knew her as a brave, kind, loving, and capable daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother.
Born in Bryn Mawr to Dolores Little and the late Joseph Gum in...
Frank G. Murphy
Jan 31, 2024
Frank G. Murphy, Esq., of Chadds Ford, PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 31st, at the age of sixty-one surrounded by his wife, Anna-Marie, and two daughters, Natalie and Julianna.
Frank served on the Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board and was ultimately elected as the Chair of the Board of Supervisors of Chadds Ford Township. He has served as an Assistant Solicitor...
Kathryn B. "Bert" Gentile
Jan 31, 2024
Kathryn B. “Bert” Gentile (née Constant), age 83, of West Chester, PA, formerly of both Morton and Ridley Park, PA, passed away on January 31, 2024.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Kathryn (née Koch) Constant.
Bert was a graduate of Ridley High School and served as Treasurer for the Ridley High Class of 1958....
Alfred D. Rogers
Jan 31, 2024
Alfred D. Rogers, a retired postal worker and member of his community, passed away on January 31, 2024. He was born on January 6, 1935, and leaves behind a legacy of dedication, service, and love.
Alfred led a fulfilling life that was guided by unwavering kindness and compassion. Throughout his career as a postal worker, he touched the lives of countless...
Theresa V. Newcomb
Jan 31, 2024
Theresa V. (nee Lavin) Newcomb, 85 years of age, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Theresa was the beloved daughter of the late, Michael J. And Ann (nee Eylmer) Lavin.
Theresa is survived by her dear husband Richard M. Newcomb; Children, Jennifer A. Kane (John), Colleen T. Newcomb, Lisa McLaughlin (John), Rich M. Newcomb (Jayne), and Michelle...
Maithi Ngo
Jan 31, 2024
Maithi Ngo, age 73, passed away January 31, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved daughter of the late Tao Ngo and Giau Nguyen.
Maithi is survived by her brother, Thanh Ngo, and her sisters, Tinh Ngo, Dao Nguyen, and Tham (Lisa) Ngo; She is also survived by a multitude of nieces and nephews.
Maithi came to America in 1975. She received...
Joseph J. Farrell
Jan 30, 2024
Joseph J. “Joe” Farrell, age 60, of Media, PA, passed away on January 30, 2024. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the beloved son of Anne M. “Nancy” (nee McCrossin) and the late Joseph J. Farrell.
Joe attended Cardinal O'Hara High School, where he laid the foundation for his future career as a Steam Fitter. He embraced his work with enthusiasm...
Sam Van Chhan
Jan 29, 2024
Sam Van Chhan, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and son, passed away on January 29, 2024. Born on January 19, 1951, in Cambodia, Sam led a life filled with love, laughter, and passion.
Sam lived a life defined by his dedication to his family and community. He was a pillar of strength for those around him and will be deeply missed...
Jessica Rose Boatwright Maher
Jan 29, 2024
Jessica Rose Boatwright Maher passed away on January 29, 2024, after living with cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer) since 2012. She is survived by her devoted husband James P. Maher III, and by her parents Joseph and Sandra Boatwright of Conklin, NY, brother James Ryan Boatwright of Philadelphia, PA, grandparents James Robert and Eleanor Boatwright of Hiddenite, NC, mother-in-law Theresa Maher...
Patricia A. Gritti
Jan 28, 2024
Patricia A. Gritti (née Hagendorf), age 81, of Newtown Square, PA, passed away on January 28, 2024.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Ann (née Little) Hagendorf.
Patricia was employed as an Administrative Assistant in the Healthcare industry. She enjoyed quilting, counted cross stitch, and sewing in her spare time.
Patricia was the beloved wife of...
Lindsey M. Shalles
Jan 27, 2024
Lindsey M. Shalles, age 26, passed on January 27, 2024, after battling addiction and mental illness throughout her life.
Lindsey was a headstrong, funny, beautiful, smart, and talented girl when she wasn’t using drugs. She loved art and writing. Lindsey also loved working with children. When she was little, she was a daredevil, often getting into mischief. We will deeply miss...
Martin Strine Waltemyer
Jan 27, 2024
Martin Strine Waltemyer (Marty), age 98, passed away surrounded by family at Barclay Friends, West Chester, PA, on January 27, 2024. He was born in Cleveland, OH October 7, 1925 and grew up in Emigsville, PA.
He enlisted in the US Navy during WWII and proudly served aboard the USS John D. Henley in the Pacific Theatre where he earned three...
Sharon Elizabeth Bush
Jan 26, 2024
Sharon Elizabeth Bush
“When a person dies, a library burns down”
Sharon Elizabeth Bush loved life and her love of life was vital. She traveled to Europe and to Hawaii even when her health declined. She gave generously to her grandchildren-Taylor and Nicholas. And she made trips with her loved ones, to her loved ones. She drove her 2000 BMW Z-3- a...
Joyce Ann Lazos
Jan 25, 2024
Joyce Ann Lazos, 58, of Downingtown, PA, passed away January 25, 2024 after a years-long fight against ovarian cancer. She passed peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving husband, family, friends and pets.
Born June 16, 1965 in Philadelphia, PA, she was a daughter of the late James E. and Marguerite Colwell. Raised in the City of Brotherly Love, she...
Norman M. Baker, Jr.
Jan 25, 2024
Norman M Baker Jr., age 92 of West Chester, PA, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2024.
Norm is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Florence. Norm passed away just a few days before their 70th wedding anniversary.
Norm is also survived by his children, Norman III (Ann), Linda Senser (Bob), and Eileen Dougherty (Michael); by his 11 adoring grandchildren, 22...
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