Anna M. Badey
Jun 27, 2022
Anna M. Badey (nee Santagata), age 97, of Saint David’s, PA, passed away peacefully at home on June 27, 2022.
Born and raised in South Philadelphia, Anna was born in 1924 in the front bedroom of her family’s rowhouse, the oldest of Michael and Mary Santagata’s six children. After her husband of 55 years passed away in 1998, she...
Virginia "Ginny" Lewis
Jun 25, 2022
Virginia “Ginny” Evelyn Lewis, age 93, formerly of Freedom, NH, passed away on June 25, 2022.
Born in New York City on August 20, 1928, daughter of Laddie M. McVicker Sr. & Evelyn M. Chaffee. As a teenager she moved to North Port, Long Island, married in 1952 & moved to Boston, then Framingham, MA in mid1950’s, then Cohasset, MA...
Edmund P. "Ed" Wade
Jun 25, 2022
Edmund P. “Ed” Wade, 85, of Edgemont, PA, passed away on June 25, 2022.
Born in 1936, he was the son of the late Harry and Margaret (nee O’Rourke) Wade. Ed was born in Philadelphia and spent his earlier years in Green Creek, NJ. Eventually, Ed and his family moved back to Philadelphia where he graduated from Dobbins Vocational School....
Jane A. Clancy
Jun 25, 2022
Jane A. Clancy (nee Maize), age 90, of Southwest Philadelphia, PA, passed away on June 25, 2022. She was born in Philadelphia, PA. Jane was predeceased by her husband, Francis Clancy, her parents, Rufus and Helen Altrogge, and her birth mother, Margaret Rafferty.
Jane was a nurse for 30 years and worked for the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania,...
Margaret A. "Peg" Vance (nee Canfield)
Jun 25, 2022
Margaret A. “Peg” Vance (nee Canfield), age 85, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on June 25, 2022. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Margaret T. Canfield (nee Meehan).
She liked collecting antiques and was an avid reader, especially books about Ireland. She also liked watching old movies, taking long walks and...
Richard Theodore "Dick" Williams
Jun 24, 2022
Richard T. Williams passed in peace on June 24th, at the age of 84, after a brave years-long battle against dementia, never losing his sense of love and humor. His positive spirit and graciousness continued through his final days. He always had a “thank you” for even the smallest tasks done on his behalf. Beloved husband of Bonnie Williams (ne...
Pierina Volpi (nee DiFelice)
Jun 24, 2022
Pierina Volpi (nee DiFelice), age 87, of Havertown, PA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on June 24, 2022. Born in Teramo, Italy, she was the daughter of the late John and Antonia DiFelice (nee DiPaolo).
Pierina was the beloved wife of Luigi Volpi; loving mother of Antonietta Lutz, Felicia Lord (Jack), Maria McLaughlin (Sean), and...
Lorraine B. Jones
Jun 23, 2022
Lorraine B. Jones, (née Bell), age 89, long time resident of Wallingford PA, and most recently of Maris Grove, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2022, surrounded by her family.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Bessie (née Hodnett) Bell.
Lorraine graduated from Bartram High School with honors. Soon after high school Bob...
Veronica M. (Roni) Connor
Jun 23, 2022
Veronica M. “Roni” (nee Hicks) Connor, age 65, of West Chester, PA. Born November 23, 1956. Died June 23, 2022.
Beloved wife of Francis (Frank) Connor, III; loving mother of Francis (Frank) Connor, IV (Kelsey); devoted grandmother of Francis (Frankie) Connor, V. Survived by sister, Jean Lochner, brother, Thomas Hicks (Barbara), uncle, Samuel Simon (Donna); cherished friends Joan Carapucci...
Porter McMillian, Jr.
Jun 22, 2022
Porter McMillian, Jr., age 80, of Haverford, PA, passed away on June 22, 2022. Born in Cheyenne, WY, he was the son of the late Porter McMillian, Sr. and Maxine McMillian (nee Cline).
Porter grew up in Seattle, Washington and received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Washington. He was a veteran of the United States Army...
Ardelle K. Smith
Jun 22, 2022
Ardelle K Smith (née Kashkashian), 69, of Garnet Valley, PA passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on June 22, 2022.
Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1953, she was the daughter of the late Arsen Sr. and Katherine (nee Magiaracina) Kashkashian.
Ardelle was the beloved wife of J. Kevin Smith; loving mother of Katherine (Kate) and fiancé John...
John P. Jones
Jun 21, 2022
John P. Jones, age 89 of West Chester, PA passed away peacefully at home on June 21, 2022.
He was the loving husband of over 50 years, Jane Burke Jones; devoted father of Ken (Kim) Jones, Jen (Conrad) Milliron, Tristyne (Bruce) Youngbluth, and Larry (Kerry) Jones. He was a loving Grandad to Laryssa (Brian) Wilwohl, Corby Milliron, Juliet &...
William J. "Bill" Ganley, III
Jun 21, 2022
William J. "Bill" Ganley, 3rd, age 78, of Drexel Hill, PA, formerly of the Westbrook Park section of Upper Darby, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2022, after a long battle with kidney disease. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late William J. Ganley, Jr. and Esther S. Ganley (nee Schroyer).
Bill was a graduate...
Elizabeth A. Hallman
Jun 20, 2022
Elizabeth Ann Hallman (nee Lynch), 83, of Malvern, PA, took her last breath on June 20, 2022.
Born in Ridley Park, PA in 1939, Elizabeth was a graduate of West Catholic High School in Philadelphia. She is now in the loving arms of Jesus and her parents, the late John J. and Gladys I. (nee Bard) Lynch. Elizabeth was a wonderful...
Michael J. Abbott
Jun 19, 2022
Michael J. Abbott, age 87, passed away on June 19, 2022. Born and raised in South Philadelphia, Southeast Catholic Graduate 1952, he lived in Upper Darby for 50 years. He was the son of the late Joseph T. and Anna M. Abbott (nee Kochersperger).
Michael received his Bachelor’s Degree from LaSalle College in Philadelphia. He had been employed...
William G. Brignola
Jun 19, 2022
William “Bill” G. Brignola, 73, of West Chester, PA passed away on June 19, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Phoenixville in 1949, Bill was the son of the late Gerald and Helen (Shank) Brignola.
Bill worked as a Heavy and Highway Construction Superintendent. After retiring he enjoyed woodworking, spending time in his workshop and tinkering with his...
Joseph J. Schneider
Jun 18, 2022
Several years ago, Joe received a book titled, The Story Of A Lifetime: A Keepsake of Personal Memoirs. Its gilded pages were left blank, intended to be filled by the recipient. Although, on several occasions, Joe took up pen to begin writing his story, ink never made it to the page. The book is empty despite the full life Joe...
Albert "Al" G. Barbaritz
Jun 17, 2022
Albert G. “Al” Barbaritz, age 89, of Cheektowaga, NY, passed away on June 17, 2022.
Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of Boniface and Theresa (née Halber) Barbaritz.
Al served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy. He was employed for over 40 years with Buffalo Forge as a machinist and where he also formed a breakfast club....
Maria K. Dinger
Jun 17, 2022
Maria K. Dinger, 41, of West Chester, PA, entered into her eternal reward on June 17, 2022.
She was the beloved daughter of Elisa C. (Ranalli) Dinger and was predeceased by her father, Skip Dinger. Maria was the loving sister of Peter Dinger (Christine) and Mark A. Dinger (Shannon); adoring aunt of Courtney and Maria Faith Dinger; dear niece...
Michael V. Smythe
Jun 17, 2022
Michael V. Smythe age 64 passed away on June 17. Loving husband of Melanie (nee Blazosky) and devoted father of Stephanie Fawcett (Kevin) and Brittany Smith (Shawn). He will be missed by his grandchildren Mollie Rose, Lucy Emilia and Everly Olga. He is also survived by his sisters Rose Crawford (the late James), and Jacqueline Badey (the late William) and...
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