Pvt. Joseph M. Cocco
Sep 11, 1943
Private Joseph M. Cocco died on September 11, 1943 in the service of the U.S. Army. Joseph was part of Company C, 83rd Chemical Mortar Battalion. He took part in Operation Avalanche. Among the medals he received was the Purple Heart.
He predeceased his parents, Rocco and Clara Cocco, his sisters, Lillian Mirra and Gilda (Charles Tenaglia). He is survived by...
Bertha L. Toney
Nov 20, 2024
Bertha L. "Mom Mom" Toney (nee Parker), age 84, of West Chester, PA, passed away on November 20, 2024.
Born in Coatesville, PA in 1940, she was the daughter of the late Andy, Sr. and Ella (nee Styer) Parker. Bertha was an avid reader and enjoyed shopping, especially for clothing. She loved to babysit many kids in the neighborhood where she...
Lydia T. McCollian
Nov 19, 2024
Lydia T. McCollian (nee Sheffer), age 76, of West Chester, PA, passed away on November 19, 2024.
Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1948, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Mary Theresa (nee Werner) Sheffer. Lydia loved spending time with her grandchildren and was a daily part of their lives. She enjoyed reading, sewing, and crocheting. Lydia adored her...
Michael P. McLaughlin
Nov 19, 2024
Michael P. "Mike" McLaughlin, age 81, of Pottstown, PA, passed away on November 19, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1943, he was the son of the late John and Anne (née Mullen) McLaughlin. He was originally from West Philadelphia, Transfiguration Parish. Michael was a 1961 graduate of West Catholic High School. He was the past...
Dorothy L. Swiggett
Nov 18, 2024
Dorothy L. "Dot" Swiggett (née Fields), age 90, of Voorhees, NJ, passed away on November 18, 2024.
Born in Chester, PA in 1934, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Etta (née Fields) Owens.
Dorothy was the beloved wife of the late Harold M. Swiggett, Sr.; loving mother of Byrum N. Swiggett (Andrea), Harold M. Swiggett, Jr. (Anita), and Alvin...
Mary J. McLaughlin
Nov 17, 2024
Mary (“Molly”) J. McLaughlin passed away comfortably in her sleep on November 17, 2024 at the age of 96. Molly was a thoughtful and kind sister, aunt and retired nurse. She was strong, smart, and self-assured.
The daughter of Edward and Laura McLaughlin, Molly was a lifelong Philadelphian and long- time member of Our Lady of Lourdes and Presentation BVM Parishes....
Julius Kamper
Nov 17, 2024
Julius Kamper, age 89, of Newtown Square, PA, passed away on November 17, 2024. Born in Sopron, Hungary, he was the son of the late Gyula and Vilma Kamper (nee Kóczán). He came to America after the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. In 1960, he co-founded JMT Machine Co., serving as president for many years. He married the love of his...
MaryAnne C. Ezzi
Nov 15, 2024
Mrs. MaryAnne Ezzi left this world on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, just four months shy of her 90th birthday. While our hearts ache, we honor her legacy of selflessness. Amid our tears, we celebrate her new home in Heaven, where she joins God, her two sons, her husband, her parents, and her lifelong friends. No words can truly capture how...
Charles D. Atmore
Nov 15, 2024
Charles Dill Atmore, 93, of West Brandywine, PA, formerly of Hershey’s Mill passed away November 15, 2024.
Born November 8, 1931 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Charles Deane and Mary Jane (nee Dill) Atmore.
Charles was very proud to be a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, where he served as a pilot of fighter jets.
Charles was...
Margaret V. Warwick
Nov 15, 2024
Margaret V. “Margo” Warwick (née Varzaly), 75, of Havertown, PA, passed away on November 15, 2024 after a courageous five year battle with metastatic breast cancer.
Born in Scranton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank P. and Margaret B. (Budjack) Varzaly.
She attended Cathedral High School in Scranton and in 1971, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from...
Steven R. "Steve" Coates
Nov 14, 2024
Steven R. "Steve" Coates, age 70, of Broomall, PA, passed on November 14, 2024 at home with his family and friends.
Steve was a loving and devoted husband and father, as well as a treasured friend to all he met. Steve was a loyal, generous, and dependable friend with a wide variety of interests. Steve always put his heart and soul...
Hanno M. Merlin
Nov 13, 2024
Hanno M. Merlin, a long-time resident of Waverly Heights in Gladwyne, passed away on November 13, 2024 at the age of 91. He was born in the picturesque town of Grabs, Switzerland on April 12, 1933, and grew up in Schaan, Liechtenstein. He went to university in Zurich, Switzerland, where he achieved a PhD in Chemical Engineering from ETH Zurich...
Ellen "Missy" Van Engers
Nov 13, 2024
Ellen "Missy" Van Engers (nee Kane), age 71, of Broomall, PA, passed away on November 13, 2024.
Born in Bryn Mawr, PA in 1953, she was the daughter of the late John A. and Ellen (nee Joyce) Kane.
Ellen was the beloved wife of the late Erick Van Engers; loving mother of Melissa Lyons (Michael), Dana Rinker (Shawn), and Jason Van Engers...
Joan D. Van Allen
Nov 12, 2024
Joan Delano Van Allen, of Newtown Square, passed away on November 12, 2024, at age 85, surrounded by family. Born in Narberth to Edgar and Frances Delano, Joan is survived by her stepchildren Jill Nestor (Ed), Mimi Tadeo, and Stephen Van Allen (Leslie Henry). She is also survived by her sister Anita Delano Biondi, nephew Stephen Delano, and nieces Frances...
Ellyn Frances McGurk
Nov 12, 2024
Ellyn Frances McGurk, born on November 22, 1992, in the embracing spirit of artistic creation, departed this life on November 12, 2024. Throughout her remarkable journey on this Earth, Ellyn was recognized as a free spirit, whose creative talents illuminated the lives of those fortunate enough to know her.
Ell was the beloved daughter of Gerald Francis and Siobhan Frances (nee...
Alexander Joseph Morrow
Nov 12, 2024
Alexander Joseph “Alex” Morrow, age 77, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on November 12, 2024. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Alexander C. and Rose Marie Morrow (nee Gellura).
Alex was a proud veteran of the United States Army, he embodied the virtues of service and commitment throughout his life. He attended West Catholic High...
J. Robert "Bob" Haines
Nov 12, 2024
J. Robert "Bob" Haines, age 88, of Thornton, PA, passed away on November 12, 2024.
Born in Darby, PA in 1936 and raised in Yeadon, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph E. and Mary (nee McIntyre) Haines. Bob served honorably in the US Air National Guard and was a graduate of Villanova University. He married his bride, Marjory,...
Gerald B. "Jerry" Halt, Sr.
Nov 12, 2024
Gerald B. Halt, Sr. (Jerry), originally of Stewart Street, Philadelphia, age 94, died on November 12, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Frank and Mary Halt (nee Moran). Jerry is predeceased by his beloved bride of over 70 years, Theresa (nee Nugent).
Jerry was the loving father of Teresa M. O’Malley (Tom), Patricia A....
Christopher Constantine "Chris" Shiomos
Nov 10, 2024
Christopher Constantine “Chris” Shiomos, age 57, of Philadelpia, PA, sadly passed away on November 10, 2024.
Formerly of Springfield PA, he was the son of Eileen (née McMahon) Shiomos and the late Constantine Shiomos.
Chris was an avid Philadelphia sports fan, who especially loved the Eagles. Alongside his sports devotion he had a lifelong love of music.
Chris is survived by his beloved...
James Vito DeLia
Nov 9, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Vito DeLia, who left us peacefully on November 9, 2024 at the age of 84. Born November 30, 1939 in Pittston, PA, he was a son of the late Salvatore and Rose (nee Pagnano) DeLia.James moved with his family to Chester, PA where he spent his childhood years. He...
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