Sharon M. MacPherson
Feb 3, 2025
Sharon M. MacPherson (née Ferriola), 66, of Summerville, SC, formerly of Aston, PA, passed away on February 3, 2025.
Born in Ridley Park, PA in 1958, Sharon was the beloved daughter of the late Fabia and Edola (née Calderoni) Ferriola.
Sharon was a Vice President in the Banking industry, having worked with Bank of America and Price, Waterhouse, Cooper over the course...
Lauralou Courtney Bates
Feb 3, 2025
Lauralou Courtney Bates, 100, of West Chester, PA, passed away February 3, 2025.
Born in Philadelphia to Francis Engard Courtney and Hannabelle Arnold, Lauralou Courtney
Bates was one of four children. The others—Mary Smyth, “Pete” Courtney, and Belle Schwoebel—predeceased her, as did her husband of 57 years, James E. Bates. A graduate of Germantown High School, Lolly also held Bachelor’s and Master’s...
Jason Thomas Epler
Feb 2, 2025
Jason Thomas Epler, 46, of Fort Myers, Florida and formerly of Morgantown, PA passed away, suddenly and unexpectedly, on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at home.
Born in 1978 in Reading, PA, Jason was the son of Randy and MaryJo Epler of Elverson, PA and Robert and Carole W. Stauffer of Cape Coral, FL.
Jason was a 1996 Graduate of Twin Valley High...
Frances Ruth DeVuono
Feb 2, 2025
Frances “Fran” Ruth DeVuono (née Wills), 78, of West Chester, PA passed away on February 2, 2025.
Born in 1946 in Darby, PA, Fran was the daughter of the late Gordon and Ruth (née Gallagher) Wills.
Fran was an avid Wheel of Fortune watcher who never missed an episode. She loved indulging in lobster and seafood, completing crossword puzzles and enjoying a...
Robert A. Bredickas
Feb 2, 2025
Robert A. Bredickas, 83, of Downingtown, PA, passed away February 3, 2025.
Born January 13, 1942 in Shenandoah, PA, he was a son of the late Victor and Elizabeth (nee Sabalusky) Bredickas.
Bob served honorably in the U.S. Air Force. He worked as an operating room specialist stationed in various locations including Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland and the US Air...
Timothy P. McKinlay
Feb 1, 2025
Timothy P. McKinlay, a distinguished leader in the pharmaceutical industry and a devoted member of his community, passed away on February 1, 2025, at the age of 63.
Born in Columbus, Ohio, Timothy was the son of the late Edwin and Shirley (née McLeod) McKinlay.
Timothy proudly and honorably served his country in the United States Navy, embodying the values of service...
Tara Lee Peterson
Feb 1, 2025
Tara Lee Peterson (nee Miles), age 53, of Brigantine, NJ, formerly of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on February 1, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of Sharon (nee Gunnarson) Robinson and the late Joel Miles.
Tara passed away peacefully at home on her own terms surrounded by family and friends after a courageous battle with cancer. Tara...
Margaret M. "Marge" Markert
Jan 31, 2025
Margaret M. “Marge” Markert (nee Peranteau), 74, passed into the arms of her Savior on January 31, 2025 after a brave battle with breast cancer.
Marge loved spending time with family and pets, shopping for all things sparkly, and maintaining her collections of antique jewelry and porcelain dolls. She was very proud of the time she spent in the field of...
Marie Cabrelli
Jan 31, 2025
Marie Cabrelli (nee Brunone), age 91, of Media, PA, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Aquilino and Carmella Brunone (nee Ruggiero).
Marie was the beloved wife of the late James “Yogi” Cabrelli; loving mother of James Cabrelli (Linda), Michael Cabrelli, Maria Haley (Brian), and Alicia Cabrelli (Stephen D’Antonio); adoring...
Jennifer H. Gianfrancesco
Jan 30, 2025
Jennifer H. Gianfrancesco
April 18, 1968 – January 30, 2025
Jennifer Helen (née Sovetsky) Gianfrancesco, age 56, died peacefully at home in Philadelphia on January 30, 2025. Born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, she was the daughter of Dr. Charles Lawrence Sovetsky, D.O., and Daisy O. (née Rivera) Sovetsky of Newtown Square, Pennsylvania and Mims, Florida, and the wife of Paul R. Gianfrancesco,...
John Phillips
Jan 30, 2025
John Phillips “Swampy”, age 68 passed away January 30, 2025. Beloved son of the late John and Bernice (Smith) Phillips.
John is survived by his loving wife Donna (Vivaldi) Phillips; Children: John F. Phillips, Joseph L. Phillips, and Aleece M. Johnson (Ryan): Grandchildren, John Patrick “JP”, Alexis, and McKenzie; Siblings: Jackie Ross (Frank), Michael Phillips (Kathy), Jody Phillips (Tina), Bunny Thiboutot,...
Albert Joseph Curatolo, Jr.
Jan 28, 2025
Albert Joseph Curatolo, Jr., 80, of West Chester, PA, passed away January 28, 2025 peacefully in his sleep at Riddle Hospital after a battle with pneumonia. Born March 27, 1944 in Philadelphia, PA, he was a son of the late Albert Joseph, Sr., and Rita (nee Boyd) Curatolo. Albert was the beloved husband of Susan (nee Stodola) Curatolo; loving father...
Joan M. Hight
Jan 28, 2025
Joan M. Hight (nee Sunday), age 80, of Havertown, PA, formerly of Bridgeport, PA, passed away on January 28, 2025. Born in Drexel Hill, PA, she was the daughter of the late James and Rose Sunday (nee Rath).
Joan was a beloved teacher in a number of parochial schools across the ArchDioceses of Philadelphia, but it was her 31 years at...
Michael J. Chappelle
Jan 28, 2025
Michael J. Chappelle, age 65, passed away on January 28, 2025. Beloved son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (nee Carlin) Chappelle.
Michael is survived by his loving wife Sherry A. (nee Lock) Chappelle; stepsons, Elton Koroly and Elliott Koroly; granddaughter Lily Koroly; siblings, Karen Curley (late Robert), Donna Bowser (Ken), David Chappelle (Catherine), Mary Stahler (John), and Jeanne Brahl (Kevin)....
William Thomas Blumeris
Jan 28, 2025
William was born in Harare Zimbabwe on December 4, 1944 to Frank Blumeris and Catherine (Mostert) Blumeris and he was one of 9 children. He is survived by his wife Aileen of 56 years, his son David and David’s partner Jayne, his daughter Donna, his sister May Sharpe, and many other family members around the world.
William grew up in Zimbabwe....
Alan Lindsay Louderback
Jan 27, 2025
Alan Lindsay Louderback, 88, of Valley Forge, PA and formerly West Chester passed away on January 27, 2025.
Born in 1936 in Philadelphia, PA, Alan was the son of George Henry and Dorothy A. (née Rhodes) Louderback.
He was a 1954 graduate of Germantown Friends School. He was the co-owner, with his brother, of Louderback Transportation Company.
He was a member of the...
Peter P. DiNicola
Jan 26, 2025
Peter P. DiNicola, age 82, of West Chester, PA, passed away on January 26, 2025.
Born in Chester, PA in 1942, he was the son of the late Peter P. and Anne (nee Fabbri) DiNicola. Peter was a 1960 graduate of St. James High School and a 1964 graduate of Villanova University. He received his Master's degree from Temple University. Peter...
Gloria Maria Bonilla-Negron
Jan 26, 2025
Gloria Maria Bonilla-Negron, age 79, of Springfield, PA, passed away on January 26, 2025. Born in Jayuya, Puerto Rico, she was the beloved daughter of the late Carmello Bonilla and Esperanza Negron.
Gloria was a beacon of love, unwavering loyalty, and faithfulness that brightened the lives of many. She was a woman of many talents, Gloria found joy in the simple...
James M. Ellis
Jan 25, 2025
James M. Ellis, 83, of West Chester, PA, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025. Born June 15, 1941, in Philadelphia, PA, he was a son of the late Rolland and Elizabeth (nee Horvat) Ellis.
Jim grew up in Philadelphia and was very proud to have been an Eagle Scout. He graduated from Kutztown University with a bachelor’s degree and a...
Margaret A. Consalvi
Jan 25, 2025
Margaret “Peggy” A. Consalvi (née Schneider), 83, of Exton, PA, our Mother of Dragons, passed away, peacefully at home, deeply cared for by her family, on January 25, 2025.
Born in 1942 in Darby, PA she was the daughter of the late John Walter and Corinne (née Nawn) Schneider.
Peggy was the loving mother of Lisa DeMarco (John), Peter Consalvi (Jennifer), Michael...
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