David and Angela Jenkins
Dec 17, 2024
David R. Jenkins and Angela D. Jenkins passed away December 17, 2024 within hours of each other. Beloved husband and wife on earth for 70 years, forever together in heaven for eternity.
David was the loving son of John C. and Mary (nee Wilson) Jenkins and Angela was the beloved daughter of Leonard and Mildred (nee DeFeo) DeSantis. They are survived...
Albert J. "Abby" DeFruscio, Jr.
Dec 17, 2024
Albert J. DeFruscio, Jr. “Abby”, 71, of Broomall, PA, passed away suddenly December 17, 2024.
Born April 15, 1953 in Darby, PA, he was a son of the late Albert J., Sr., and Michelina (nee George) DeFruscio.
Abby graduated from Haverford High School in 1972. In his early adult years, he was a Manoa Fireman. He was a founding partner of JATVAC...
Janet A. Annett
Dec 16, 2024
Janet A. Annett (nee Entriken), age 88, of Havertown, PA, passed away on December 16, 2024. She was surrounded by her family. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Mary Entriken (nee Hunter).
Janet's 63-year marriage was a testament to her devotion and love. She shared her life with George, creating a bond that served...
Sr. Bernadette Marie Longtin, SHCJ
Dec 15, 2024
Bernadette Longtin, SHCJ
October 18, 1939 – December 15, 2024
Educator, Administrator, American Province Leader, Social Worker
Rosemont, Pennsylvania – Bernadette Longtin, a Sister of the Holy Child Jesus, died peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2024, in Washington, D.C. She was 85.
For 59 years, Sister Bernadette ministered as a Holy Child Sister with a quiet sense of service and gratitude, which deepened as...
Larry T. Walls
Dec 14, 2024
Larry T. Walls, 79, of Coatesville, PA, formerly of Cyclone, WV, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024.
Born June 16, 1945, in Man, WV, he was the son of the late Frank and Audrey (Cook) Walls.
Larry was a proud graduate of Oceana High School and went on to work for Eastern Coal and later Peabody Coal, where he served as...
Alan M. Gardner, M.D.
Dec 14, 2024
Dr. Alan M Gardner, 82, a Psychiatrist from West Chester passed away peacefully of a dementia-related illness on Saturday December 14, 2024.
Born and raised in Wallingford, PA, he was the son of noted local artists Cyril and Florance Gardner and brother to Virginia Lawrence (deceased) and Edward Gardner (Ildico) of Bryn Mawr.
A 1960 graduate of Nether Providence High School (now...
Paul J. Dinsmore
Dec 14, 2024
Paul J. Dinsmore, age 73, of West Chester, PA, formerly of Drexel Hill and Havertown, PA, passed away on December 14, 2024.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late John and Katherine Dinsmore (née English).
Paul was a lifelong learner, educator, coach and dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He started his career as a high school math and...
Marianne Frawley
Dec 13, 2024
Marianne Frawley, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and family matriarch, died peacefully in her sleep on Friday morning, December 13, 2024, at the age of 95. She was the daughter of the late Karl and Maria Harsch (nee Rank). She is predeceased by her loving husband of over 58 years Cornelius Frawley, and survived by her son Thomas...
Francis Gillin
Dec 13, 2024
Francis “Frank” Gillin, age 72, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on December 13, 2024. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph and Lucille Gillin (nee McFadden).
Frank was the beloved husband of Margaret M. Gillin (nee Horan); loving father of Lisa Gillin-Kennedy (Rocky) and Tracy Senkow; grandfather of J.T., Luke, and Shawn; caring brother of...
Nicholas J. Bailey
Dec 12, 2024
Nicholas J. “Nick” Bailey, age 88, of Media, PA, passed away on December 12, 2024. Born in Ferns, County Wexford, Ireland, he was the son of the late John J. and Catherine Bailey (nee Kearney).
Nick was a distinguished Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania. In his early career, he laid the groundwork for his illustrious career by working with the U.S. Forest...
Florence E. Medica
Dec 12, 2024
Florence E. “Lyn” Medica (nee Yeager), age 87, of Havertown, PA, passed away on December 12, 2024 peacefully at home. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the beloved daughter of the late Franklin A. and Florence E. Yeager (nee McClain).
She was the oldest of four children. Lyn graduated Sharon Hill High school in 1955. She worked for the Atlantic Refining...
Catherine M. Witt
Dec 12, 2024
Catherine M. Witt November 8, 1937-December 12, 2024
Catherine McCullough Witt, age 87, of Broomall, PA, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024. Born in Philadelphia, she was the youngest of four daughters born to her loving parents, Michael and Margaret McCullough (Henry).
Catherine was a proud graduate of West Catholic Girls High School in Philadelphia, Class of 1955. Catherine was deeply...
Ernest Joseph Beck
Dec 12, 2024
Ernest Joseph Beck, age 93, of West Chester, PA, passed away on December 12, 2024
Born in 1931 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Ernest A. and Dorothy J. (nee Rucker) Beck. Ernie was the beloved husband of Betty Beck (nee Lyle). They married in 1960 and were together for 64 years. He was the loving father...
Nancy C. Cicione
Dec 12, 2024
Nancy C. Cicione (nee Cirotti), age 98, of Havertown, PA, passed away on December 12, 2024.
Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1926, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Helen (nee Iacone) Cirotti. As a devout Catholic, Nancy attended Mass daily. She was the owner of Cicione Beverage, Philadelphia, PA. Nancy loved to visit Sea Isle City, NJ and...
Dominick Anthony Basciano
Dec 11, 2024
Dominick Anthony Basciano, 78, of Margate, FL, formerly of Philadelphia, PA passed away, surrounded by his loving family, on December 11, 2024.
Born in 1946 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Dominick and Katherine (née Picciolo) Basciano. Dominick was the loving father of Anthony, Renee Skiles (Butch), Dominick(Danielle), Jeff, Samantha (Eddie); Poppie to Dominique, Ava, Lucy, Dominick...
Joseph Matthew Morgal
Dec 11, 2024
Joseph Matthew "Joe" Morgal, passed away peacefully at his home with his daughter and grandson at his side. He fought a hard battle with prostate cancer, but he never gave up.
Joe was always quick with a joke and loved doing impressions. He loved making people laugh and always lit up a room. He was a retired Philadelphia Police Officer. He...
Mark Steven Collett
Dec 11, 2024
Mark Steven Collett, 67, of Broomall, PA, passed away December 11, 2024.
Born January 8, 1957 in Darby, PA, he was a son of the late James M. and Eleanor M. (nee Smith) Collett.
He retired from Northwest Airlines after 30 years. He then went to co-own and operate “I Love to Drive” with his wife.
Mark had a wonderful sense of humor...
Cathryn D. Schumacher
Dec 10, 2024
Cathryn D. “Cathy” Schumacher (nee Donohue), aged 90, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on December 10, 2024. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late John G. Donohue and May Donohue (nee Brennan).
Cathy was the beloved wife of the late Edward Schumacher, Jr. She was a loving mother to five wonderful children: Ed Schumacher III, John...
Donna Rene' Donohue
Dec 8, 2024
Donna Rene’ Donohue, age 55, of Downingtown, PA, formerly of Drexel Hill, PA passed away on December 8, 2024. Born on May 18, 1969, in Darby, PA. Donna was a truly unique spirit who epitomized compassion and nurturing, creating a lasting impression on all who had the privilege to know her. Donna was the beloved daughter of Carol Ann (nee...
Father Joseph Darbouze
Dec 7, 2024
Father Joseph Darbouze was born on October 26, 1930, in Les Cayes, Haiti to Eva (née Banatte) and Bergeaud Darbouze. He ranked as the second child of his parents’ five children, where Gerard was the eldest, and Annie, Adrien and Pierre followed him. The young boy reveled in a family life full of joy, humor, and mischief while his mother...
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