Jan 24, 2022

Mary Ann was born the eldest of 7 living children, on April 15th, 1950, to Stanley and Madeline Bodalski in Philadelphia, PA. On January 2nd, 1971, she married Patrick Boyle. Last year they celebrated their Golden Jubilee. She served as a military wife for 22 years, moving to more than 7 air force bases. A notable highlight was living...

Jan 24, 2022

Joanne A. Welsh (née Fischer), age 65, of Broomall, PA, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2022, surrounded by her family.

Born in Bryn Mawr, PA, she was the daughter of the late Emil “Dick” and Kathryn (née Egan) Fischer.

Joanne was a graduate of the Bryn Mawr Hospital School of Nursing.  She was a...

Jan 23, 2022

Ann Claire Baxter Brecker, Esq., age 91, of Gladwyne, PA, formerly of Bala Cynwyd, PA and Cape May Point, NJ, passed on January 23, 2022.

Being a wonderful daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother was only a small part of the extraordinary life of Ann Claire Baxter Brecker. After graduating from Rosemont College with a degree in...

Jan 23, 2022

Richard Albert Smith was a beloved husband, dad, “gampa”, brother and friend. He was truly a passionate, calm and musical soul. Rick left this world on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at the age of 69. Rick was born and raised in Cranford, NJ to Bill and Beverly Smith. He was the youngest sibling to Linda Smith and Larry Smith....

Jan 23, 2022

Dr. Charles H.S. Harkins, Jr., age 84, of Exton, Pennsylvania, passed away on January 23rd surrounded by his loving family. Dr.  Harkins was a 1955 graduate of Marple Newtown where he met the love of his life, Linda Rice, when he was a senior and she a freshman.

Dr. Harkins attended Penn State University, graduating summa cum...

Jan 23, 2022

John Bleignier, 83, of West Chester, PA, formerly of Lanoka Harbor, NJ, passed away on January 23, 2022.

Born in Brooklyn, NY in 1938, John was the son of the late John and Adelaide (nee Sciutto) Bleignier. He served honorably in the US Navy. John worked as a Real Estate Appraiser. He enjoyed sailing and was an...

Jan 22, 2022

Joseph F. Kelly, 79, of West Chester, PA, passed away peacefully at home on January 22, 2022 after a valiant battle against cancer.

Born October 5, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA, he was a son of the late Joseph F. and Ursula (nee Dougherty) Kelly.

Joe was raised in Lansdowne,...

Jan 21, 2022

Glenn Marshall Mehnert, 59, of Malvern, died at home on January 21, 2022, after a 15-month contest of wills with cancer.

Glenn was a towering presence, nearly six-and-a-half-feet tall, who delighted in giving hugs that pulled his objects of affection clean off the floor. Even those who acted outwardly uncomfortable in his embraces secretly cherished them.

Jan 20, 2022

Robert J. “Bob” D’Amato, age 66, of Downingtown, PA, formerly of Linwood, PA, passed away on January 20, 2022. Born in Chester, PA, he was the beloved son of the late Emidio and Regina D’Amato.

Bob enjoyed trading stocks in his older age and golfing, bowling, running track, playing guitar and pool in his younger days. He...

Jan 20, 2022

Xinghai Dai, age 94, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on January 20, 2022. Born in Honghe, China, he was the son of the late Yongfu Dai and Zhuliu Hou.

Xinghai enjoyed Tai Chi, reading, and singing. He loved educating young minds and enjoyed his job as a school teacher.

Xinghai was the beloved husband of...

Jan 20, 2022

Alice M. Lutomski (nee Wojcicki), age 96, of Bryn Mawr, PA, passed away on January 20,2022. Born  in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Camille Wojcicki (nee Wojcik).

Alice had been employed as a Clerk for the Immigration and Naturalization Services in Buffalo, NY.

Alice loved and was deeply dedicated to her family, especially...

Jan 20, 2022

Timothy “Tim” J. Adams, of Kutztown, PA was called home to be with the Lord on January 20, 2022. God redeemed our beautiful boy without warning leaving the family with extreme sadness, love, and profound gratitude for the 22 years we had. On October 22, 1999 “Timmy Jimmy” was born in Norristown, PA beloved son of Thomas J. and...

Jan 20, 2022

On Thursday, January 20th, 2022, Charles Michael Napoli passed away at the age of 66 after howling at the full wolf moon one last time.

Born in Montgomery County on April 2nd, 1955 to Michael and Rita, he spent nearly fifty years with his wife Diane. They raised two sons, Charlie and Nicholas.

Charles loved...

Jan 19, 2022

Frank T. Taggart Sr., age 91, of Secane, PA formerly of Overbrook, went home to the Lord with his loving family at his side on January 19, 2022.

He was the loving Son of the late Charles J. Taggart & Margaret M. (nee Donovan) & loving Brother to the late Charles J. (Joan) Taggart, Joseph W. Taggart, Peggy...

Jan 19, 2022

Mark C. Ciolko

12/06/1960- 01/19/2022

Mark C. Ciolko, age 61, of Schwenksville, PA, passed away on January 19, 2022.   Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Leon and Lucy B. Ciolko (nee Iniewicz).

Mark was a 1979 graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School in Philadelphia, PA.  He previously worked...

Jan 19, 2022

C. Russell Sullivan, IV, of Morton, PA passed away at home on January 19th, 2022 at the age of 40.

Born on October 14th, 1981 in Upland, PA, he was the beloved son of Deborah (nee Goodwin) Sullivan Olley and the late Charles R. Sullivan, III. Russell graduated from Academy Park High School with honors in 1999....

Jan 19, 2022

Phyllis Rowena Wilson, 76, of Royersford, PA, formerly of Upper Darby, PA, passed away January 19, 2022.

Born October 7, 1945 in Bangor, Maine, she was a daughter of the late Granville Earl and Ruth (nee Curtis) Furge.

Phyllis attended Bangor High School and after moving to Upper Darby she worked at Gimbels in Upper...

Jan 19, 2022

Janet Fay Good, age 60, of Newtown Square, PA, formerly of Santa Monica, CA, passed away on January 19, 2022.

Born in Tessier, Saskatchewan, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Ruby (née Nesbitt) Lawton.  In her early years, Janet’s family moved to Penticton, British Columbia, where she was raised.

Janet married...

Jan 19, 2022

Joe LaVecchio, age 60, of Milbourne PA, passed away on January 19, 2022 surrounded by his family.

Born in Southwest Philly, he was the loving son of the late Joseph LaVecchio and Barbara LaVecchio (nee Printz).

Joe is survived by the love of his life, Cynthia Doherty.  In their 40 years together, raised three amazing sons,...

Jan 19, 2022

James J. Meikle, Sr., 95, of Glen Mills, PA, passed away January 19, 2022.

Born December 31, 1926 in Scranton, PA, he was a son of the late James L. and Winifred (nee Walsh) Meikle.

He served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean war.

James loved politics. Engaging in discussions and...