Thomas Joseph Gillan, Sr.
Nov 27, 2022
Thomas J. Gillan, Sr, 102, of Morton, PA passed away peacefully at his home on November 27, 2022. He was the beloved husband of the late Ruth F. (nee Murr) Gillan and son of the late Francis and Gertrude (nee Cummings) Gillan.
Thomas was a WWII veteran serving in the Southwest Pacific under Douglas MacArthur. He participated in the...
Mary Czech Hunt
Nov 27, 2022
Mary Czech Hunt, age 84, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on November 27, 2022. Born in Dupont, PA, Mary was the daughter of the late Constanty and Victoria Czech (nee Fliss).Mary had been employed as an Apartment Rental Manager and excelled at the position for most of her adult years.Mary spent her life taking care of those around her. She...
A. Claire Maguire
Nov 27, 2022
A. Claire Maguire (nee Breckin), age 95, of Havertown, PA, passed away on November 27, 2022.Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Agnes Breckin (nee O’Neill). Claire had been employed as an Executive Secretary at The Deveraux Foundation for many years. She was a long time member of The Sacred Heart Women’s Sodality...
Saveria "Sarah" Spica
Nov 26, 2022
Saveria “Sarah” Spica (nee Profeta), age 96, of Morton, PA passed away peacefully at her home on November 26, 2022.
She was the beloved wife of the late Carmen Spica. Devoted mother of Vincent and Anthony. Daughter of the late Vincent and Theresa Profeta. Dear sister of Salvatore “Sam” (Adele) Profeta, Sr., Rita (Louis “Gino”) Martello and the late...
Marie Rita Ionno
Nov 26, 2022
Marie Rita Ionno (née Sabatelli), age 94, of Broomall, PA, passed away November 26, 2022.
Beloved wife of the late Michael B. Ionno; loving mother of Michele Groce, Susan Benner, Bernadette Glynn, and Milissa Bradway; devoted grandmother of 8 and great-grandmother of 3. Predeceased by parents, Assunta (née Pinto) and Paul C. Sabatelli and siblings, Charles Sabatelli and Lola Cirillo.
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Francis "Earl" Cunningham, Sr.
Nov 26, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of Francis Earl Cunningham, Sr. announce his passing on November 26, 2022.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Margaret Cunningham and George Cunningham; his wife Donna Cunningham; his siblings, George Cunningham, Michael Cunningham, Thomas Cunningham, Dolores Rogers and Ruth Ann Kelly; and his son Joseph Cunningham.
Earl was an active member at...
Thomas A. Snook
Nov 25, 2022
Thomas A. Snook, age 66, of West Grove, PA, formerly of New Jersey, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on November 25, 2022. He was born in New Brunswick, NJ to the late Gilbert and Veronica (nee O’Conor) Snook.
Thomas loved spending time with his grandchildren and enjoyed riding his motorcycle and golfing. He sang in...
William L. Smith, II
Nov 24, 2022
William L. Smith, II, “Bill”, of West Chester, PA, passed away on November 24, 2022.
Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1949, he was the son of the late William L., I and Eleanor (nee Woollam) Smith.
Bill was employed by Wilmington University. He served the university for over 28 years. Bill earned his Master’s in Library Science from Drexel University...
Richard Paul McGonigle
Nov 24, 2022
Richard Paul McGonigle, age 92, of Broomall, PA, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2022. Born in Philadelphia, PA, Richard was the son of the late Hugh Francis and Emma (née Maier) McGonigle.
Richard worked as a clerk for the United States Lines for most of his career and retired in 1990. He was an avid bowler who was active...
John R. Fulmer
Nov 24, 2022
John R. Fulmer, age 84, of Collingdale, PA, passed away on November 24, 2022. He was the son of the late John Z. and Roberta S. Fulmer (nee Parker).
John dedicated 36 years of service to Haverford State Hospital. He loved gardening and going to the shore and his house in Laurel Lake, NJ. He was an avid Phillies and...
Laura F. VanElswyk
Nov 24, 2022
Laura F. VanElswyk, 80, of Wayne, PA, passed away November 24, 2022.
Born March 3, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Genevieve (nee Irla) Mackney.
Laura was a 1959 graduate of West Catholic High School.
Laura was the beloved wife of the late Harry D. VanElswyk, Sr.; loving mother of...
Patricia E. Potts
Nov 23, 2022
Patricia E. “Pat” Potts (nee Agostini), 62, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on November 23, 2022.
Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1960, Patricia was the daughter of the late Peter and Mary (nee Randall) Agostini. She enjoyed her work as a hair stylist and was always a very positive person. Patricia was fond of going to the Wildwood, NJ...
Francis J. "Frank" Pilson, Jr.
Nov 23, 2022
Francis J. “Frank” Pilson, Jr., 78, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on November 23, 2022.
Born in Lower Merion, PA in 1944, Francis was the son of the late Francis J., Sr. and Ann Frances (nee McBrearty) Pilson. He served honorably in the US Air Force in Vietnam from 1965-1969. Francis enjoyed writing and traveling to the Poconos. He...
LeRoy Carl Blake
Nov 21, 2022
LeRoy C. Blake, 87, of West Chester, PA, passed away November 11, 2022.
Born June 19, 1935 in Hot Springs, Arkansas, he was a son of the late Carlton LeRoy and Effie (nee Bacon) Blake.
He attended Texas Christian University and Fairleigh Dickinson University and was an international marketing manager for Phillip Morris and a local industrial company.
LeRoy enjoyed...
Faith Iford
Nov 21, 2022
Faith Iford (née Wallin), 81, of Woodlyn, PA passed away on November 21, 2022.
She was the beloved wife of the late Richard James Iford and daughter of the late Leonora (née Dodson) and David Wallin. Faith was also predeceased by her son, Richard David Iford and sister, Leonora Ann Wallin.
Faith was in the 1st graduating class of Penncrest...
Chester Kinney
Nov 19, 2022
Chester Kinney, 96, of Downingtown, PA, passed away November 19, 2022.
Born January 9, 1926 in Shelbiana, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Willard and Ruth (nee Damron) Kinney.
He served honorably in the U.S. Army. Chester loved the outdoors; he was a well renowned tree surgeon and truly enjoyed tending to his trees, flowers, and...
Joan Diane Habres
Nov 19, 2022
Joan Diane Menig Habres was born and raised in Philadelphia and she lived with her mom and dad, Harry and Anne Menig, her sister, Evelyn (Menig) Brennan. She worked as a bank teller at a local branch in Philadelphia until she married Joseph Walter “Joe” Habres. She met Joe while sitting on the steps in Wildwood, NJ and they married...
Raymond Smith
Nov 18, 2022
Raymond L. Smith, age 82, of Drexel Hill, PA, and formerly of Upper Darby, PA passed away on November 18, 2022. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Thomas J. and Faustina Smith (nee McGuigan).
Raymond was a veteran of the United States Army. He had been employed as a Public Safety Officer at Villanova...
Mary J. DeGothseir
Nov 18, 2022
Mary J. DeGothseir (nee Lyons), 94, of Glenolden PA passed away on November 18, 2022 at St. Francis Country House in Darby, PA.
Born October 6, 1928 and raised in Philadelphia, PA, Mary previously resided in the Briarcliffe section of Glenolden for over 60 years. She was a longtime member of Saint Joseph Church in Collingdale, PA. Mary graduated...
June P. Stafford
Nov 18, 2022
June Stafford, 65, of Honey Brook, PA passed away, surrounded by her beloved husband and children, on November 18, 2022.
June graduated from Bishop Shanahan High School in 1975. Her love for learning, which she passed on to her children, never decreased and she attended courses and remained a voracious reader throughout her life. After high school, she explored...
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