Oct 9, 2021

Robert Dile DeYoung, age 80, of Newtown Square, PA, formerly of Havertown, PA, passed peacefully from us after a short illness on October 9, 2021.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Sidney and Anna E. (nee Dile) DeYoung.

Robert was a graduate of Haverford High School and was a volunteer...

Oct 9, 2021

Heidi Lee (Hiller) Kosek, 69, of Coatesville, PA passed away on October 9, 2021.

Born in Cincinnati, OH in 1952, Heidi was the daughter of the late Frank W. and Helen (Fletcher) Hiller.

Heidi was the beloved wife of Richard Kenneth Kosek; loving mother of Cory R. Kosek (Jennifer) and Eric K. Kosek (Rebecca); devoted...

Oct 8, 2021

Hugh J. McFadden, Jr., age 81, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on October 8, 20212.  Son of the late Hugh and late Delia McFadden, husband of Anna Marie, father of daughters Kathleen and Elizabeth Ann, brother of the late Mary S. Beatty (Frank) and late John P. McFadden (Sally). Hugh also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and cousins....

Oct 8, 2021

Nicholas J. Rizzo, 78, of Mullica Hill, NJ, passed away October 8, 2021, with his wife and close family by his side.

Born May 27, 1943 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Jerry and Mary (nee Volpe) Rizzo.

Nick served Honorably in the United States Air National Guard as an MP. Following his tenure...

Oct 8, 2021

Daniel James Rossi, Jr., age 68, of Hershey, PA, passed away on October 8, 2021.

Services and interment will be held privately.

Oct 7, 2021

Carol Gaillard, longtime resident of Lenni, PA, died on October 7, 2021 at Fair Acres Geriatric Center, Media, PA from dementia.

Carol was born on December 21,1943 in Mt. Ephraim, NJ. She was a member of the Audubon Bon-Bons All Female Drum and Bugle Corp and graduated from Audubon High School.

Carol was a waitress...

Oct 7, 2021

Robert “Bob” Arthur Johnson, Jr. age 76, of Villanova, PA, passed away after a lengthy illness on October 7, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Son of the late Robert and Mary Johnson (nee Foley), Bob was born in Pittsburgh, PA to a large family with 5 other siblings.

Bob graduated from the University of North Carolina,...

Oct 6, 2021

Teresa Gildea (nee McGroarty), 90, formerly of Bryn Mawr and Havertown, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, October 6, 2021, at her son John’s home in Gladwyne surrounded by her loving family.

Teresa was born in Keeloges, County Donegal, Ireland on December 30, 1930. She was the eldest of twelve children and was the daughter of the late...

Oct 5, 2021

Edward S. “Ed” Kerak, 90, of West Chester, PA, passed away on October 5, 2021.

Born in Drexel Hill, PA in 1931, he was the son of the late John and Mary (nee Miksak) Kerak. Edward served honorably in the US Navy. He was an avid Philadelphia sports fan and he enjoyed playing softball and golf.

Oct 5, 2021

Gerard J. “Gerry” Woods, age 73, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on October 5, 2021.  Born in West Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Joseph A. and Margaret Woods (nee Murray).

Gerry was a proud graduate of St. Thomas More High School in Philadelphia, where he continued to serve the Alumni Association until...

Oct 5, 2021

Barbara Ann Downey (Hannan) from Glen Mills, PA and formerly from Westtown, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 5, 2021. Barb was born in Philadelphia on February 18, 1948, the daughter of the late James and Helen Hannan (Clancy). She was the beloved wife of Thomas Downey Sr., who preceded her in death in 2011. Barb and Tom...

Oct 4, 2021

Anita W. Laskus (nee Woolley), 95, of West Brandywine, PA, passed away on October 4, 2021.

Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1926, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna Woolley. Anita enjoyed playing golf and bocce ball. She was an avid traveler and a member of the Red Hat Society.

Anita was...

Oct 4, 2021

Elaine L Drames (nee Duffy), age 81, formerly of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on October 4, 2021.  Born in Philadelphia, PA, Elaine was the daughter of the late Edward A. and Pearl Duffy (nee Peterson).

Elaine was a 1958 graduate of Little Flower High School in Philadelphia.  She had been employed as an Administrative Assistant for...

Oct 3, 2021

Noreen P. ( Porter) Navickas, age 85, of Swarthmore, PA passed away on Sunday October 3, 2021.

Born on January 8, 1936 in Philadelphia, PA. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Eleanor (Pat) Porter.

Noreen was a graduate of Lansdowne High School, class of 1953. Shortly after she worked at Bell Telephone...

Oct 2, 2021

Kay Elsie Trail, age 76, of West Chester, PA, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2021.

Born in Carlisle, PA, she was the daughter of the late Wayne Aaron and Elizabeth (Drotleff) Johnson.

Kay graduated from Chambersburg Area High School in 1963 and received her Bachelor’s Degree from Penn State in 1967. She went on...

Oct 1, 2021

Charles M. “Mel” Whiteley, age 93, of Glenolden, PA, passed away on October 1, 2021. Born in Upland, PA, he was the son of the late John R. and Katherine J. (nee Kopplemyer) Whiteley.

Mel was a Veteran of the United States Navy. He worked in the Ship Building industry at Sunship and Pennship as a Clerk...

Oct 1, 2021

Julia J. (nee Scheidler) Loscki, age 103, of Wayne, PA, formerly of Steel City, PA, passed away on October 1, 2021. Born in Shimersville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Julia (nee Weninger) Scheidler.

Julia was a very special and amazing woman who lived through two pandemics, two World Wars, the Great Depression, the Vietnam War,...

Oct 1, 2021

Karen M. Leary (nee Plover), loving wife and mother of three children, passed away peacefully in her Downingtown home on Friday, October 1st, 2021 at the age of 60 after a courageous two year battle with ovarian cancer.

Karen was born on May 16th, 1961 in Philadelphia to Carol and Jack Plover. Raised in Swarthmore, PA, she attended...

Sep 30, 2021

Richard M. “Dick” McHugh, age 93, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on September 30, 2021. Born in Marple Township, he was the son of the late James and Margaret (nee Schreck) McHugh.

Dick was a proud Army Veteran, who served during the Korean War. He was a dedicated Construction Consultant for ICI, and AstraZeneca for many years....

Sep 30, 2021

William “Bill” F. Detoma, of Cherry Hill, NJ, passed away on September 30, 2021 with family by his side.

Born in Newark, NJ, he was the son of the late Michael and Filomena (nee Porcelli) De Toma.

William was the beloved husband of the late Evelyn (nee O’Brien). They were lovingly married for 70 years....