Sep 11, 2021

John “Jack” William McCann, age 84, of Morton, PA, passed away on September 11, 2021.

John was born on December 11, 1936. He graduated from St. Patrick High School in Norristown, PA and attended Villanova University. He joined the Airforce for 4 years from 1957 to 1961. He married Lucy Paparella in 1962. In 1972 he and...

Sep 11, 2021

Ronald Gunter Goltz, 69, of Thornton, PA, passed away September 11, 2021.

Born October 8, 1951 in Wedding Germany, he was a son of the late Kurt and Waltraud (nee Neigenfind) Goltz. In 1960, he came over on the ship Hanseatic to America and lived in Long Island, New York for three years, and then after this moved to...

Sep 11, 2021

Kathleen D. Spencer (née Dodds), 74, of West Chester, PA passed away on September 11, 2021.

Born in Bethlehem, PA in 1946, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Kathleen (née Leary) Dodds.

Kathleen was the beloved wife of George M. Spencer; loving mother of Tracy Reichert (Craig) of West Chester and Jeffrey...

Sep 11, 2021

Douglass A. Moore, 95, of Radnor, PA departed this life on September 11, 2021 at home, surrounded by family.

Mr. Moore was the son of Charles Samuel Moore and Florence (Missimer) Moore, born at home in Atlantic City, NJ on August 22, 1926.

He had a long career as a bank examiner with the US...

Sep 11, 2021

Kathleen A. Campbell “Straz”, 74, of Folsom, PA passed away on September 11, 2021. She is predeceased by her parents Thomas & Mary (nee Quactracine) Strazzirie, her sister Marie Strazzirie and her brother Thomas Strazzirie.

Kathleen resided in Folsom and had previously worked as a cashier for Wonder Bread before her retirement.

She is survived...

Sep 10, 2021

Albert Rogers Wertz, Jr., age 101, of Exton, formerly of Downingtown and Chester Springs, PA passed away on September 10, 2021.

Born in Chester Springs, PA he was the son of the late Albert Rogers Wertz, SR and Harriette Popjoy Wertz. He was a lifelong resident of Chester County.

He was the husband of the...

Sep 9, 2021

Michael P. Cummings, 67 of West Chester, passed away on September 9, 2021, after a courageous struggle with Parkinson’s Disease, with his daughter, Jennifer by his side. His struggle showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, he stayed strong until the end.

He was born in Darby, PA on September 24, 1953. Michael graduated from Bishop...

Sep 9, 2021

Mary Anne Marquette, 87, of West Chester, PA, passed away September 9, 2021.

Born October 14, 1933 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late David C. and Mildred (nee Pierce) Stufft.

She was a avid sports fan, enjoyed Duke and Villanova men's basketball and was a staunch Phillies and Eagles fan. She...

Sep 9, 2021

Dr. Francis J. DeCaro, DPM, 80, of Upper Darby, passed away on September 9 surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary DeCaro (nee Battaglini).

He was married to Carol “Sandy” (nee Sutner) and was the loving father to Joanna. Frank will be missed by his...

Sep 8, 2021

Nellie Marasco (nee Nass), age 96, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on September 8, 2021.   Born in Antwerp, Belgium, she was the daughter of the late Jan and Melanie Nass (nee Coen).

Nellie was a vibrant, adventurous woman. She loved life, had a wonderful sense of humor and was a dedicated worker for many charities throughout her...

Sep 8, 2021

REST IN PEACE

B. Edward Heistand, 64, of Coatesville, PA, passed away September 8, 2021.

Born August 10 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Robert and Loretta Heistand.

Ed earned a Bachelors in Mathematics and in Physics from the University of Colorado.

Ed worked as a Senior...

Sep 8, 2021

Rosemary S. Barton of Narberth, PA, passed away on September 8, 2021.   Beloved daughter of the late Brian J. and Rosemary C. Smith.   She is survived by her two daughters, Katherine and Kelly Barton, as well as many friends and neighbors from over the years.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit the family Monday, September 13,...

Sep 7, 2021

Shirley A. Lafferty (nee Paul), age 68, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on September 7, 2021.  Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Emma Paul (nee Oberly).

Shirley attended John Bartram High School in Philadelphia.   She had been employed as a cashier for Rite Aid in West Chester, PA.

Sep 6, 2021

Gilda Ann Cianciulli, age 75, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on September 6, 2021.

Born in Darby, PA in 1946, she was the daughter of the late Daniel R. and Rose M. Cianciulli (nee Moccia).

Gilda was the loving sister of Francis “Frank” Cianciulli, M.D. (Kathleen). Dear aunt of Lisa Borowski (Mark), Lori Moffa...

Sep 6, 2021

Jane Marie Shetler, 68, of West Chester, PA, passed away September 6, 2021.

Born April 27, 1953 in Warsaw, NY, she was a daughter of the late Erwin L. and E. Martha (nee Lemley) Shetler.

Jane attended the first Special Needs program in Leceister New York and first to graduate at age twenty-one with honors.

Sep 5, 2021

Patricia M. Cavanaugh of West Chester, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on September 5 at Chester County Hospital. She was 89.

Pat was married for 49 years to the Honorable James R. Cavanaugh, Judge of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania, who passed away in 2004. She is survived by her three children, Denise Johnson...

Sep 4, 2021

Antionette George (nee DiLuzio), age 81, of Havertown, PA, passed away on September 4, 2021.   Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Matthew and Josephine DiLuzio (nee Pepe).

Antionette was a 1957 graduate of West Catholic Girls High School in Philadelphia, PA.  She was a loyal, devoted, caring, funny and feisty woman.   She...

Sep 4, 2021

Louise B. Smith

1926-2021

On September 4th, 2021, Louise Barca Smith passed away peacefully at White Horse Village in Newtown Square, PA. She was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pa, the first daughter of first-generation immigrant Italian parents, Joseph and Maria Barca. She was a loving and caring sister to her...

Sep 4, 2021

THOMAS ANTHONY PRISCO, September 4, 1924- September 4, 2021. Passed away peacefully on his 97th birthday, September 4, 2021 in West Chester, Pennsylvania surrounded by his family. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, the son of the late Frank and Anna Prisco (nee Buccino).

Tom served in the United States Army during World War II, including...

Sep 3, 2021

Richard “Sweet Lou” Silvestri, age 84, of Brookhaven, PA, passed away on September 3, 2021. Born in 1937, he was the beloved son of the late Silvio and Katharine Silvestri (nee Nuttore).

Sweet Lou was an avid sports fan, especially the Eagles and Phillies. He loved bowling and was one of the best bowlers of the "Monday Night Rockers"...