Nov 2, 2021

Sara Jane Scully, age 50, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on November 2, 2021.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the beloved daughter of Gary Scully and the late Sarah Jane (nee Martin) Scully.

Sara was the loving mother of Luke Scully-Traynor, the dear sister of Mona Bermingham (David) and the late Jeanette Scully.

Nov 1, 2021

Ronald Bradly, 80, of Drexel Hill, PA (formerly of Southwest Philadelphia) passed away on November 1, 2021. Ron was born in Philadelphia in 1941 to the late Archibald Bradly and Martha McVey Bradly, the eighth child of a brood of ten that knew no shortage of love and good times.

Ron married the love of his life,...

Nov 1, 2021

Michael Francis Xavier Gillin, 75, of Newtown Square, PA passed away on November 1, 2021.

Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1946, Michael was the son of the late Joseph R. and Leonore P. (née Morris) Gillin.

Mike was the beloved husband of Debra A. (née Roth) Gillin; and the loving father of Michael F. X....

Nov 1, 2021

Dolores E. McCaughan (nee Horan), age 88, of Oreland, PA, formerly of Cedar Avenue in West Philadelphia.

Dolores went into the Arms of God on November 1 , 2021 (All Saints Day) surrounded by her adoring four children Diane E. McCaughan, Jack McCaughan (Donna Thompson), Maureen Benincasa (Jim), and Kathleen Lieb (George). She was the sister of Winifred Horan and the late Theresa Horan and...

Nov 1, 2021

F. Laurence “Larry” Pethick, 84, of Newtown Square, PA, formerly of Chesterbrook and Philadelphia, passed away on November 1, 2021.

Laurence was the son of the late Ford and Elizabeth (nee Brady) Pethick. He worked as a Software Engineer for Unisys.

Laurence was the beloved husband of the late Mary B. “Libby” Pethick (nee Bradbury);...

Nov 1, 2021

Antoinette DeRitis (nee Marchesani), 98, of West Chester, PA, formerly of Wilmington, DE, passed away on November 1, 2021.

Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1923, Antoinette was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Maria (nee Mancini) Marchesani. Predeceased by her brother, Anthony Marchesani.

She worked as a Seamstress and a Sales Associate at Macy’s. Antoinette...

Oct 31, 2021

Michael T. Rice, 67, of Springfield, Pa passed away on October 31, 2021. He was predeceased by his father James A. Rice.

Michael was a resident of the “Don Guanella Community”. He loved to eat, listen to music, watch TV, especially Lawrence Welk, Mash & Lassie, was a member of “The Wise Guys” and really loved his...

Oct 31, 2021

Barbara Anne Ryan (nee Burke), age 80, of Havertown, PA, passed away on October 31, 2021. Born in Philadelphia, PA, Barbara was the daughter of the late Joseph James and Dorthea Burke (nee Casey).

Barbara is a graduate of Harrington High School and Delaware County Community College. She grew up in Bala-Cynwyd and moved to Havertown. A true...

Oct 30, 2021

Elizabeth E. Mulhern, 90, of Media, PA, passed away peacefully at home on October 30, 2021 in the presence of her family.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was a daughter of the late Patrick and Eleanor (née Burgoyne) Meehan.

Betty was the beloved wife of 70 years of Robert B. Mulhern; loving mother of Mary...

Oct 29, 2021

Josephine(Mitrione)Ludovico, of West Chester, PA became an angel on October 29, 2021.  Born on May 26, 1932, she was the daughter of Michael and Concetta(Fierro) Mitrione.  At the age of 16 she met the love of her life, her high school sweetheart, Louis, to whom she was married for 70 loving years.  Together they raised four children.

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Oct 29, 2021

Richard W. “Dick” Bjorklund, 88, of Media, PA passed away on October 28, 2021.

Dick was the beloved husband of the late Karen N. (née Nollen) Bjorklund; loving father of Stephen R. (Alice) of West Chester, PA and Kenneth (Patricia) of Wilmington, DE; dear grandfather (PapPap) of Elizabeth, Abigail and Jillian. Predeceased by his siblings; John, Charles and Marion Long.

Born August 24, 1933, Richard was the son of...

Oct 28, 2021

John P. “Jack” Park, age 78, of Clifton Heights, PA, formerly of Southwest Philadelphia and Upper Darby, PA, passed away on October 28, 2021.  Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late John L. and Joan R Park (nee Monroe).

Jack was a 1961 graduate of West Catholic Boys High School in Philadelphia.   He...

Oct 28, 2021

Patrick James Byrne, age 60, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on October 28, 2021.   Born in Darby, PA, he was the son of the late John R. Byrne, Sr. and Isabell C. Byrne (nee Nugent).

Patrick loved his family.   Patrick was employed a Letter Carrier with the United States Post Office.  He enjoyed boating, fishing, Sea...

Oct 28, 2021

Thomas G. "Tom" Hagan, age 84, of Wayne, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on October 28, 2021. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Robert E. Hagan, Sr. and Mary Margaret Hagan (nee Connelly).

He was a graduate of West Catholic High School in 1958. Thomas was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son,...

Oct 28, 2021

Seth Ellsworth Pancoast Jr., the unofficial Mayor of Marple Township, Broomall, Pa, passed away suddenly on October 28th, 2021. He was 82 years old.

Seth was a local historian like no other. He had so many memories of people and places that weren’t written in any books. He was a walking encyclopedia of Marple Township history, a...

Oct 28, 2021

Frank J. Dunn

March 29, 1944 – October 28, 2021 (age 77)

Francis Joseph Dunn, III of Newtown Square (and long-time resident of Broomall) passed away peacefully on October 28, 2021 surrounded by his family after a long battle with illness.

Frank dedicated his life in service to his nation and community, first...

Oct 27, 2021

Dorothy McGinnis (nee Carreon), age 71, of Springfield, PA, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2021.

Dorothy had a strong connection to her Catholic faith.  She also enjoyed summer vacations with her family in Ocean City, NJ and loved to be out on the dance floor with her friends!  She was a coach for cheerleading and was...

Oct 27, 2021

Jane Evans Russell, age 92, of Newtown Square, PA, passed away on October 27, 2021.

Born in Orange, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Sebastian Evans, Jr. and Ella Mary (nee Behrer) Evans.

Jane was a graduate of Lower Merion High School, Colby College and Cornell University School of Nursing. She was a...

Oct 27, 2021

Hugh F. Gallagher, Sr., 88, of West Chester, PA, passed away October 27, 2021.

Born October 30, 1932 in Gladwyne, PA, he was a son of the late Hugh and Catherine (nee McGinley) Gallagher. He was the beloved husband of the late Rita Gallagher; loving father of Hugh, Adriana, Timothy, and Monica; adoring grandfather of Gabrielle Langlois...

Oct 26, 2021

Dolores J. D’Elia (nee Valeroso), 88, of West Chester, PA, passed away on October 26, 2021.

Born in the Bronx, NY in 1933, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Alice (nee Beckel) Valle.

Dolores was the beloved wife of Albert R. D’Elia; loving mother of Donna Morabito (Gary) and the late Robert...