Connie Marie Robinson

Connie Marie Robinson

Jun 8, 2026

Connie Marie Robinson (nee Norris), age 92, of Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026.

Born in Dakota City, Nebraska, in 1933, Connie was the daughter of the late Harold and Dorothy (nee Chamberlain) Norris. Connie grew up on a farm where she developed the independence, resilience, and strong work ethic that would serve her throughout her life....

Colonel James Robert Riser, U.S. Army (Retired)

Colonel James Robert Riser, U.S. Army (Retired)

Jun 8, 2026

Colonel James Robert Riser, U.S. Army (Retired), 81, peacefully passed away on June 8, 2026 after a decade-long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Born on November 21, 1944 in San Pedro, CA, Jim was the youngest son of the late John and June Riser. He was raised in Washington, D.C. with his late brothers Charles and John, and later graduated in 1963...

James Henry Norton, Jr.

James Henry Norton, Jr.

Jun 8, 2026

James Henry Norton, Jr. (“Jim”), M.D. passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026 at the age of 90.

Born in Salem, Massachusetts, Jim was the son of the late James and Helen Norton. He graduated from St. John’s Preparatory School in Danvers, MA, and went on to the University of Notre Dame, graduating in 1956. Motivated by his passion for science...

Michele Elizabeth DiSalvatore

Michele Elizabeth DiSalvatore

Jun 7, 2026

Michele Elizabeth DiSalvatore left this earth on June 7, 2026. Born to Tom and Joan (Marchetti) near Thornton, Pennsylvania on September 2, 1987, she was the youngest of their four children. She graduated from West Chester East High School in 2006, attended Bloomsburg University for a couple of years before finding her passion as a massage therapist. Michele was an...

Jennifer A. Taylor

Jennifer A. Taylor

Jun 7, 2026

It is with profound sadness and heartfelt respect that we announce the passing of Jennifer “Jenni” A. Taylor, who left us on June 7, 2026. Born on October 6, 1977, Jennifer lived a life marked by love, strength, and an unwavering commitment to those she cherished.

Jenni embraced her career as a pharmacy technician with dedication and passion, finding joy in...

Ingrid Taylor Ross

Ingrid Taylor Ross

Jun 6, 2026

Ingrid Taylor Ross, lovingly known to family and friends as “Kiki,” 86, peacefully passed away on June 6, 2026. A cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

Kiki lived life with remarkable energy and enthusiasm. She embraced every opportunity with curiosity and optimism. Born on July 31, 1939, in Holzminden, Germany, she spent her formative years in Katrepel, a suburb of...

Rosemary Kane

Rosemary Kane

Jun 5, 2026

Rosemary Kane, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away suddenly on June 5th at the age of 92.

Born April 5, 1934, in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Pauline Otterberg.

Rosemary raised her family in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, moved to Harrisburg in 1981, and has resided at Shannondell at Valley Forge since 2016.

She lived a life...

Antoinette Chinnice

Antoinette Chinnice

Jun 4, 2026

Antoinette “Toni” Chinnice, of Broomall, PA, a beloved member of her community and a cherished figure among family and friends, passed away on June 4, 2026, at the venerable age of 100.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Adelaide Montanaro.

For many years, Toni devoted herself to a career in the clothing industry, where she...

Anthony Leo Melvin, Jr.

Anthony Leo Melvin, Jr.

Jun 4, 2026

Anthony “Tony” Melvin Jr. of Newtown Square, PA passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026.

Tony was born in 1952 and raised in the Cardington section of Upper Darby by his late parents Anthony and Anna Melvin (nee Buckley).

Tony was a graduate of Upper Darby High School. He then went on to earn his bachelor’s degree at St. Joseph’s University before...

John Kevin Callahan

John Kevin Callahan

Jun 3, 2026

John Kevin Callahan, age 72, of Dallastown, PA, formerly of Ridley, PA, passed away on June 3, 2026. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Edward and Mary Louise Callahan (nee Hupy).

In 1973, he began his career by embarking on an adventurous chapter as a Merchant Marine aboard the Atlantic Prestige, sailing under the banner of...

Elizabeth "Beth" Anne Duffy Harper

Elizabeth "Beth" Anne Duffy Harper

Jun 2, 2026

Elizabeth Anne Duffy Harper (“Beth”), age 67, of Morton, PA, passed away on June 2 after a courageous and enduring battle with cancer and other health challenges. Her life was a testament to resilience, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to living fully, no matter the obstacles.

Born on November 29, 1958, Beth was the firstborn daughter and second child of Anne...

Blanche Ann Bankert

Blanche Ann Bankert

Jun 1, 2026

Blanche Ann Bankert (née Nelson) passed away on June 1, 2026, at home, with family, on a gentle spring morning following a day spent surrounded by children and grandchildren. She is united in the hereafter with her loving husband of 56 years, Jerrold Paul Bankert, who passed away nine months earlier.

Blanche was born on October 20, 1936, to the late...

William Martin Murphy

William Martin Murphy

Jun 1, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William “Billy” Murphy, who departed this life on June 1, 2026. Born on May 26, 1964, Billy lived a full and meaningful life marked by kindness, loyalty, and a genuine spirit of friendship.

Billy dedicated much of his life to his craft as a Union Carpenter with Local 845, a...

Lucretia Magness

Lucretia Magness

May 31, 2026

Lucretia Magness, 87, of Exton, PA, passed away May 31, 2026.

Born June 9, 1938 in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late John Girdwood and Georgie Parker (nee Bosley) Magness.

Lou was a graduate of Ursinus College and worked as a gym teacher for Triton Regional High School and Highland High School.

Lou enjoyed river barge cruises, traveling to Alaska,...

Thomas Leonard Burn

Thomas Leonard Burn

May 30, 2026

Thomas Leonard Burn, age 75, passed away surrounding by his loving family on May 30, 2026. Beloved son of Anna Marie (nee Kelly) Burn and the late Leonard Francis Burn.

Thom is survived by his wife Mary Veronica Burn; children, Thomas L. Burn, Jr. (Maureen), Veronica Moyse (Steven), Marianne Lamont (Chris), and Steven Burn (Kim); 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; and...

Jean D. Anderson

Jean D. Anderson

May 30, 2026

Jean D. Anderson

Jean D. Anderson, age 97, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at her residence at Freedom Village in Coatesville, Pennsylvania.

Jean was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Harry S. Anderson. She is survived by her six children: Melanie Preisendanz, Harry ("Sut") Anderson, Sue Frampton, Gail Cox, Kathleen Felix, and Gina Schmid....

George N. Futak

George N. Futak

May 29, 2026

George N. Futak, a cherished member of his community and devoted family man, passed away on May 29, 2026, at the age of 71. Born on March 8, 1955, George’s life was marked by a profound dedication to those he loved and a passion for the simple joys that brought him happiness.

George had a deep love for his work at...

John Charles Gartland

John Charles Gartland

May 29, 2026

The Honorable John Charles Gartland of Haverford, PA, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Whether you knew him for five decades or just met him five minutes ago, John made no secret of what was important to him: family, faith, and Villanova basketball. He will be remembered as a man of good humor and...

Mooshe Taylor

Mooshe Taylor

May 28, 2026

Mooshe Taylor, born Marsha Lynn Jacobs, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 28, 2026, at the age of 88 in Devon, Pennsylvania. She was born in 1938 in Washington, D.C., to Selma Lavenstein Jacobs and Leonard William Jacobs.

Mooshe attended Wheaton College and later earned a Master of Arts in writing from American University. Her late husband, the celebrated...

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