Feb 10, 2025

Feb 8, 2025

Sheila Margaret Igoe (nee Murphy), age 102, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on February 8, 2025. Born in County Derry, Northern Ireland, she was the daughter of the late John and Bridget Murphy (nee Oliver). 

Sheila was a woman of extraordinary determination and resilience. In 1949, she ventured across the Atlantic on her own, demonstrating a pioneering spirit that would...

Feb 7, 2025

The Heart of Our Family

Frances “Frani” Hopson (nee Faustman), 80, of Bryn Mawr, PA passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on February 7, 2025 after a courageous battle with Leukemia. Frani was born on December 20, 1944 in Baltimore, MD to the late Francis and Catherine Faustman (nee Schaefer) and was the oldest of four children. At...

Feb 6, 2025

Olufunmilayo Morenike Balogun-Victor (nee Oyesanmi), age 54, passed away on February 6, 2025.

Olufunmilayo was the beloved daughter of Elizabeth (nee Adenmosun) and the late Bola Oyesanmi; loving mother of Ami Balogun-Victor; caring sister of Olugbenga Oyesanmi, Olufemi Oyesanmi, Olufunso Oyesanmi, Kehinde Oyesanmi, Taiwo Oyesanmi, and Olubusola Peters; dear aunt of many loving nieces and nephews.

In addition to her family, she...

Feb 5, 2025

Marsglia A. Dracup (Marcie), age 98, of Spring City, PA, passed away on February 05, 2025. 

Born in Lansdowne, PA on April 12, 1926, Marcie was the daughter of the late Marino and Marie Rose (nee Carlino) DiRomualdo. 

She was a registered nurse and later a homemaker. 

Marcie was predeceased by her beloved husband, Thomas Dracup, Jr. She was the loving mother of...

Feb 5, 2025

Domenic N. Golato, age 69, of Beach Haven, NJ and Newtown Square, PA, formerly of Medford, NJ, passed away on February 5, 2025

Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1955, he was the son of the late Penefield Domenic and Mary (née DeVita) Golato. Domenic received his undergraduate and Master’s degrees at Villanova University. He was a proud member and 4th degree...

Feb 5, 2025

Carmela Mildred “Millie” Zappile, a cherished member of her community, passed away on February 5, 2025, at the age of 102. 

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Natalina (née Anastasia) D’Onofrio.

Throughout her long and fulfilling life, Millie found joy and companionship in various activities. She was an avid participant in book clubs, where her...

2025

Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Malinaric (née Meyer), 87, of West Chester, PA 

No married couple could ever be described as One better than Betty and Rich Malinaric. If you knew Betty, you knew Rich. Betty was the light, life and delight of her husband Richard. He was her absolute favorite person in the whole world. He adored her from the moment he...

Feb 3, 2025

Nancy R Bower, 93 of West Chester, PA passed peacefully on February 3, 2025.

Born November 17, 1931 in Oil City, Pennsylvania to Joseph Randolph (Randy) Roess and Julia Snyder Roess. 

Nancy grew up in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Swarthmore High School with the class of 1949, where she developed lifelong friendships with many of her classmates. Nancy was very athletic...

Feb 3, 2025

Patricia S. Davis (née Scott), 73, of West Chester, PA passed away on February 3, 2025, at home surrounded by loved ones.

Born in 1951 in Philadelphia, PA, Pat was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Marian (née Morris) Scott.

She was a graduate of Mount St Joseph’s Academy, in Flourtown, PA. When not filling her time as a longtime...

Feb 3, 2025

Samuel “Sam” A. Cardillo Jr. passed away February 3, 2025, at the age of 73. Beloved son to the late Sam and Nancy (Wenner) Cardillo Sr.

Sam is survived by his wife Lang Cardillo; Son, Alex Tran (Nhan su); Grandchildren, Kevin, Kenny, and Katherine; Brother, Louis Cardillo (Joyce); Sisters, Vera DaPra (Valentino), Loretta Rice (Colin), Linda Marchione (Robert), Lucille Peper (Richard);...

Feb 3, 2025

Joseph J. “Joe” Baker, age 41, of Glen Mills, PA, sadly passed away on February 3, 2025.

 Born in Wynnewood, PA, he was the son of Rosetta (née Caruana) and Jeffrey C. Baker.

Joe was a graduate of Marple-Newtown High School and Villanova University. He had a great sense of humor and brightened up any room he walked into. He was fun...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Feb 2, 2025

Robert A. Bredickas, 83, of Downingtown, PA, passed away February 2, 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...

Feb 1, 2025

Betty L. Baker (nee Folsom) passed away January 31, 2025 at the age of 98. Beloved daughter to the late Harry and Margaret (nee Bart) Folsom.

Betty is survived by her loving nephew and niece Mark Folsom and Lisa M. Savage, along with grand nephews and nieces Eli, Ethan, Eliana and Ean, and many loving friends. She was predeceased by her...

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...

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...