Aug 17, 2021

Robert H. Margist, 81, of Newark, DE, passed away on August 17, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents Harry and Eleanor Margist.

Robert is survived by his sons Robert Margist, U.S. Army Veteran (July) and Troy Margist (Kathy), his daughter Candace Antonopoulos (Georgio), his siblings Denise Margist (Michael), Elaine Fischer (William) and James Margist, his...

Aug 16, 2021

Carol Potter, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother died at Cooper Hospital on Monday, August 16th.  Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was a devoted daughter to the late Mary and Ken Ewing and sister to the late Kenneth Ewing, Jr.  In 1961, Carol married her high school sweetheart, Robert (Bob) Potter and recently celebrated 60 years of marriage. Over...

Aug 16, 2021

Marita K. Kelly (nee Krause), age 74, of West Chester, PA, passed away on August 16, 2021. Born in Darby, PA, she was the daughter of the late John Henry and Rita Marie Krause (nee Farrell).

Marita was an avid golfer, especially at Whitford Country Club. She was a proud basketball player for Archbishop Prendergast High School....

Aug 16, 2021

Patricia C. Fifer (nee Corkery), 89, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on August 16, 2021.

Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1931, Patricia was the daughter of the late Raymond and Elizabeth (nee Burke) Corkery. She was the Valedictorian of her 1949 graduating class at John W. Hallahan High School, and went on at age 57 to attain...

Aug 15, 2021

Joseph P. O’Grady Ph.D, a long time Professor of History at LaSalle University, died suddenly of a stroke on Sunday, August 15, 2021.  He began his career at the then LaSalle College in 1959 as an instructor and progressed steadily through associate Professor, assistant Professor and finally full professor after receiving his Ph.D from the University of Pennsylvania.  Throughout...

Aug 15, 2021

John H. (Jack) Swope IV passed away peacefully on August 15, 2021.  Jack was born in Darby, PA on March 28, 1935, to John and Helen Swope.  He graduated from Episcopal Academy in 1952 and the University of Pennsylvania in 1956.  He proudly served in the Navy from 1956-1959.  After he left the Navy, he pursued a career as...

Aug 15, 2021

Alan P. Marian, age 73, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on August 15, 2021.  Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Adolf and Estelle Marian (nee Szmyd).

Alan was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

Alan was a graduate of Haverford College, Washington and Lee University and received...

Aug 13, 2021

Daniel J. Dougherty, Sr. (“Dan”) of West Chester, PA (formerly of Havertown) and Hilton Head Island, SC, died peacefully at home on August 13, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Daniel and Margaret (O’Connor) Dougherty. He graduated from Saint Thomas More High School and began his distinguished 51-year career in...

Aug 12, 2021

William James Murphy IV, of Upper Darby, passed away on August 12, 2021 at the age of 34 surrounded by family. Though he left this world far too soon, his memory will live on in our hearts forever.

William was a devoted husband to Tara Murphy, a loving son to William J Murphy III and Donna Manini,...

Aug 10, 2021

Mary T. “Marie” Qualtieri, age 83, is at peace with the Lord. She passed quietly on August 10, 2021 at Crozer-Chester Medical Center, after a long-fought battle with lung complications.

She was born in Philadelphia, PA on January 19, 1938 to John and Mary Sekel and was the oldest of seven. Marie was preceded in death by...

Aug 9, 2021

Davy “Dave” Rodriguez, age 64, of Bel Air, MD, passed away on August 9, 2021. Born in Newark, NJ, he was the son of the late Pablo Rivera and Paula Rodriguez (nee Montanez).

Dave’s interests included listening to music, particularly salsa music!  He loved to watch old vintage boxing matches on YouTube and had an affinity for watching...

Aug 8, 2021

Robert Edward Thompson, Sr., age 96, of Media, PA, formerly of Upper Darby, PA, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2021.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Harry Alfred and Sarah Margaret (nee Kiefer) Thompson.

Robert was a graduate of West Philadelphia High School.  He went on to serve his country...

Aug 7, 2021

Doris Polito, née Gormley, passed away peacefully at her home in Tampa, Florida on August 7, 2021.  She was the beloved wife of the late Louis S. Polito, with whom she shared 26 years of marriage.

Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1935, she was the daughter of the late Joseph M. and Mary M. Quilter Gormley. She...

Aug 7, 2021

John W. Jurkiewicz, age 82, of Broomall, PA, passed away on August 7, 2021.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Walter and Genevieve (nee Olszewska) Jurkiewicz.

John served his country honorably in the United States Army.  He was employed in the education industry as a teacher.

John was the...

Aug 7, 2021

Regina T. McNally (nee Reidinger), age 82, of Morton, PA, formerly of Media and Southwest Philadelphia, PA passed away on August 7, 2021. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Gerald and Elizabeth Reidinger (nee Downey).

She was the beloved wife of the late Francis J. McNally; loving mother of Jeanie Iacono, Maryanne...

Aug 7, 2021

Joseph T. Leonard, age 92, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on August 7, 2021.  Born in Clifton Heights, PA, he was the son of the late Charles Leonard, Sr. and Ellen Leonard (nee Carney).

Joe was a brave veteran of the United States Marine Corps.   He was employed as a Letter Carrier with the United States Post...

Aug 6, 2021

Paul Edward Troy, Jr. age 87 of Berwyn, PA peacefully passed away on August 6, 2021. Born in Melrose, MA he was the son of Paul Edward Troy, Sr. and Emeline Hershey (nee Lynch) Troy.

Paul was the beloved husband of the late Ann Troy (nee Fogarty). He is survived by his children Paul C. Troy (Elizabeth)...

Aug 6, 2021

Irmgard J. “Irma” Spielman (nee Langer), age 81 of Folsom, Pa, passed away peacefully at Crozer Chester Hospice on August 6, 2021.  She was born in Berlin, NJ, the daughter of Erna (Müller) and Rudolph Langer.

Irma was the devoted wife to Donald D. Spielman for 53 years.  Loving mother to Marion (Roger) Ashworth, Russell (Katie) and...

Aug 6, 2021

Mary Ann T. Sarles (née Sheehan), passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on August 6, 2021 with her son, Scott & daughter-in-law, Dawn by her side, in their West Grove, PA home.

She was born in Stamford, Connecticut to the late Jack J. and Jane L. (née Lenane) Sheehan, Sr.

Mary Ann was wife...

Aug 6, 2021

Errol V. “Bud” Lawhorne, age 73, of Downingtown, PA, passed away on August 6, 2021 from an unexpected illness.

Born in Waynesboro, VA, he was the son of the late Homer F. and Elizabeth M. Lawhorne (nee Tisdale).

He enjoyed cooking and was an avid reader and history buff.  He enjoyed watching the history channel...