Joan Marie Donaldson
Aug 18, 2024
Joan Marie Donaldson (Daley), of Mantoloking, New Jersey, peacefully passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024 surrounded by her family. Joan was born on April 18, 1951 in Plainfield, New Jersey to Katherine V. (McGarry) and Edward J. Daley.
Over 52 years ago, Joan Marie met and married the love of her life, Francis (Frank) Donaldson. They resided in Bridgewater, New...
Mary M. Elia
Aug 17, 2024
Mary M. Elia, age 62, fondly known as “Mare-Mare” to those closest to her, sadly passed away on August 17, 2024.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the beloved daughter of the late Edward R. and Mary (née Taggart) Elia.
Mary was a graduate of St. Katherine Day School in Wynnewood, PA and found great joy in participating in activities at Welcome...
Marian "Sue" Kendall
Aug 17, 2024
Marian “Sue” Kendall (nee Harris) PhD, age 73, of Ardmore, PA passed away on August 17, 2024. Born in Portsmouth, Virginia on July 19, 1951 to the late John and Ruth (nee Perkinson) Harris, she earned her PhD in Art History from the University of Minnesota before running a publishing company.
Sue was a supportive and loving woman, widely beloved for...
Christopher Hart
Aug 17, 2024
Christopher Charles "Chris" Hart, 66, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on August 17, 2024.
Born in Rancocas Woods, NJ in 1958, he was the son of the late Andrew and Dorothy (nee Beck) Hart. Christopher had 45 years of dedicated service at The Boeing Company. He was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Phillies and enjoyed watching the Little League...
Donna M. Roffo
Aug 17, 2024
Donna M. Roffo (nee Vogt), age 66, of West Chester, PA, passed away on August 17, 2024. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the beloved daughter of the late Clifford and Margaret Vogt (nee O’Connor). Donna was the embodiment of love, warmth, and resilience.
Donna was the beloved wife of Daniel Roffo, their love for one another was a true testament...
Maryann J. Nelson
Aug 15, 2024
Maryann J. Nelson, age 78, of Berwyn, PA passed away on August 15, 2024. Born on December 17, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Charles and Anna (nee Slowik) Jankowski.
Maryann is survived by her beloved husband, Robert H. Nelson, her brother, Charles Jankowski, and her nephew, Jonathan Jankowski.
Family and friends are invited to a Visitation for Maryann on Wednesday,...
Michael M. Gaynor
Aug 15, 2024
It is with the utmost sadness that we share the news of Michael M. Gaynor's passing at the age of 66. Michael is survived by a strong and profoundly loving family: his wife Deborah (Grasso), sons Nicholas and Christian, daughter Anna and future son-in-law Kevin Barnard, sister Kathleen Keough (William), niece Christine Baron (David), nephew Andrew, and scores of lifelong...
Genevieve Bernice "Gene" Kelly
Aug 15, 2024
Genevieve Bernice “Gene” Kelly (née Bonner), age 83, of Springfield, PA, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2024.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Bernard P. and Genevieve (née Connell) Bonner.
Gene is survived by her cherished and devoted husband, Edward A. Kelly, Jr.; her loving children, Jeanne Kimberly Roberts (Jim), Genevieve Erin Kelly, and Edward A....
Jeffrey C. Alyanakian
Aug 13, 2024
Jeff Alyanakian, 66, passed away suddenly on August 13, 2024 at Bryn Mawr Hospital. He was the loving husband of Sharon Alyanakian (nee Crook). They shared 12 wonderful years of marriage together.
He was born in Drexel Hill, PA to Charles & Alice Alyanakian. After graduating from Marple Newtown Senior High School in 1976, he then went on to receive a...
Frances Marie Fehr
Aug 13, 2024
Frances “Frankie” Marie Fehr, age 74, passed away on August 13, 2024, beloved daughter to the late Eilert Brechter and Marie Francis (nee Pitkin) Fehr.
Frankie is survived by her loving siblings, Julia Ann Rodacker (Marvin), Jon Fehr (Gloria), Jean Narksompong, Alan Fehr (Kris), and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother James Ferdinand Fehr and infant sister...
John Patrick Monaghan
Aug 13, 2024
John Patrick Monaghan, our beloved son, brother, and uncle, went to be with the Lord on August 13th, 2024, at the age of 24.
John was born on March 23rd, 2000, in Bryn Mawr PA. He grew up attending Delaware County Christian School and Great Valley High School, there he was a stellar student-athlete playing Football and Basketball all the while...
Mary Catherine McGarrity
Aug 13, 2024
Mary Catherine McGarrity of Chester Springs, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2024, at the age of 96, surrounded by family.
Mary was born on February 17, 1928 in West Philadelphia. After graduating from West Catholic High School, she went to work at the Philadelphia Inquirer as secretary to the Managing Editor. It was there that she met her future husband,...
Judith Dorman Donley
Aug 13, 2024
In the early morning hours of August 13, 2024, Judith Dorman Donley passed away peacefully at the White Horse Village at 88 years of age. She was the beloved wife of Phillip B. Donley for 65 years who predeceased her last summer, and mother to Dean (62), Jonathan (59) and Jennifer (55).
Judy was born April 8, 1936, in the town...
Herbert Howard Diehl, Jr.
Aug 12, 2024
Herbert Howard Diehl Jr, passed away on August 12, 2024 in Malvern, PA. He was born on May 6, 1955, in Chester, Pennsylvania. Herbert leaves behind a legacy as a skilled mechanic and a graduate of Ridley Senior High School.
Throughout his life, Herbert took joy in the simple pleasures. He was a dedicated fan of the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles...
Eileen M Collins
Aug 12, 2024
Eileen M. Collins, born on February 18, 1922, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2024, in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania. A devoted homemaker and cherished member of her community, Eileen was a lifelong Catholic who attended St. Dorothy's Church daily, finding strength and solace in her faith.
Eileen had a zest for life that was evident in her many...
Joann L. Leyshion
Aug 12, 2024
Joann L. Leyshion, age 87, passed away August 12, 2024. Beloved daughter to the late Harry and Nellie (nee Otto) Mowery.
Joann is survived by her loving husband Robert Leyshion; Daughters, Sheryle Reynolds (David Grieco) and Tonya Leyshion (Drew Morris); And granddaughter, Erin Northrup (Ryan).
Services are Private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Joann’s name to the U.S.O. - https://secure.uso.org/ would be...
Valerie DeFino
Aug 10, 2024
Valerie DeFino, age 73, of Newtown Square, PA, sadly passed away on August 10, 2024.
Born in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Sophia P. (née Liberto) Burlett.
Valerie was known for her intelligence, wit, and unwavering loyalty. Being Catholic and attending Catholic School were the catalysts that shaped Valerie’s life into being the kind, compassionate person...
Thankappan Nair
Aug 10, 2024
Thankappan Nair, 83, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved son to the late Krishnan Nair and Thankamma Nair.
Thankappan is survived by his dear wife Sarojini (nee Pillai) Nair; Sons, Ajay Nair (Paayal) and Arun Nair; Brothers and Sister, Gopinathan, Chandrasekharan, and Leelamma; and 5 grandchildren, Jayen, Vijay, Sunita, Krishna, and Rani. Thankappan...
Dennis J. DeFruscio Sr.
Aug 10, 2024
Dennis J. DeFruscio Sr., age 83, of Broomall, PA, passed away August 10, 2024. Beloved son of the late Joseph and Anne (nee Tirmarelli) DeFruscio.
Dennis is survived by his loving wife, Anita Mary (nee Massimo) DeFruscio; Sons, Dennis J DeFruscio Jr, (fiancé Krissy and son Justin) and Joseph A. DeFruscio (Erica); Sister, JoAnne Bozzelli and her son Joseph Spinelli; Grandchildren,...
Dr. David Edward Swintek
Aug 9, 2024
Dr. David Edward Swintek (Des), 66, of West Chester, PA passed away on August 9, 2024 after a long battle with dementia. He leaves a huge hole in the hearts of his family and friends.
Des was born on November 9, 1957 in Latrobe, PA to H. Marie and David Swintek. He had three brothers (Mike, Jim, and Matt) and two...
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