William Turner
Feb 24, 2021
William Evans “Bill” Turner, age 72, of Philadelphia, passed away on April 22, 2021.
Born in Upper Darby, PA, he was the son of the late William Emerson and Mary Janet (nee Sensenig) Turner.
Growing up, Bill had fond memories of his days in Camp Hill, PA, with his friends Johnny and Billy. They used...
Anna McIntyre
Feb 24, 2021
Anna Marie “Mimi” McIntyre (nee McNamara), age 80, of Crum Lynne, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 16, 2021.
Born on January 14, 1941 in Philadelphia, PA, Anna Marie was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose McNamara (nee McCarty).
Mimi was known by all to be a kind, caring,...
John Nelson
Feb 24, 2021
John Edward Nelson, age 73, of Berwyn, PA, formerly of Wayne, PA, passed away on February 24, 2021. Born in New Kensington, PA, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Martha Nelson (nee Heinrich). John had been employed in the Environmental Services Department at Paoli Memorial Hospital.
John loved his family above all. He made...
John Ritchie III M.D.
Feb 24, 2021
JOHN C. RITCHIE, III M.D., 96, of Newtown Square, PA and formerly of Lansdowne, PA, passed on February 24, 2021.
He was the beloved husband of the late Catherine Ritchie (née Dulin) and the late Elizabeth Ritchie (née Reamer); loving father of John Ritchie IV (Elaine), Michael Ritchie (Cheryl), Catherine Cosgrove (Edward) and Paul Ritchie (Terri); devoted grandfather of...
Earl Johnston
Feb 24, 2021
Earl T. Johnston, 86, of Newtown Square, formerly of Collingdale, passed away peacefully at home on the 11th of December, 2021. He was the husband of Joanna Johnston (nee Ciliberti) with whom they shared 64 years of marriage. Also survived by his four children, Thomas, Lisa DeMitis (Dom), Edward and Laura, his two grandchildren Gianna and Marissa DeMitis. Beloved...
Anthony Stracciolini
Feb 24, 2021
Anthony Joseph Stracciolini, age 89, of Garnet Valley, PA, formerly of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on January 22, 2021.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Anthony and Yolonda Stracciolini (née Cacchione).
Anthony was a veteran of the United States Army. He was the Director of the Medical School computer...
Jacqueline Bruce
Feb 24, 2021
Jacqueline Mary (Lucier) Bruce June 22, 1938 - July 8, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jacqueline Mary Bruce. Jacqueline, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend returned to the Lord July 8, 2021. She passed peacefully at home with her devoted husband, Walter, by her side.
Jacqueline...
Gary Sheehan
Feb 24, 2021
Gary J. Sheehan, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2021, he was 72 years of age.
Gary was born to Francis J. and Elizabeth (Betty) K. Sheehan in Wilmington DE on August 26, 1949.
Gary is the beloved brother and survived by six siblings and their spouses, Frank and Bernadette Sheehan, Ron and Donna Sheehan,...
Joan Gibson
Feb 24, 2021
Joan passed away on June 28th, at the age of 87. She was married to Charles H. for 67 years this past May.
Joan has three children; Deborah Lee (Evans), Robert Charles, (Wife Donna) and Nancy E. (Swope); 2 grandchildren, Howard and Colleen and 4 great-grandchildren, Caitlyn, Hannah, Bella and Michael.
She was an avid...
George Downs, Jr.
Feb 24, 2021
George was born on June 22, 1941 to George and Catherine (Lyons) Downs. He was the youngest with two older sisters, Kathleen and Lee. He was raised in Southwest Philadelphia where he attended Most Blessed Sacrament and West Catholic High School for Boys. He met Pat in high school loving her since the day they met.
George...
Joan Burrichter
Feb 24, 2021
On Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 92 years of age, Joan Meehan Burrichter passed away peacefully with her beloved husband P. Paul Burrichter at her side. Joan and Paul were married in December 1956 and enjoyed 64 years of faithful marriage. Joan was born on August 27, 1928 in South Philadelphia to James Meehan and Eleanor (Carroll) Meehan. Joan...
Ian Truax
Feb 24, 2021
Ian T. Truax, age 24, of Hartly, DE, formerly of Havertown, PA, passed away on February 24, 2021. Born in Drexel Hill, PA, he was the son of John Thomas Truax "JT" and Johanna Truax (nee Dufour).
Ian was a graduate of Haverford High School. He was a proud journeyman with IUPAC Union #456 in Nashville, TN....
Mary McLaughlin
Feb 24, 2021
Mary Teresa McLaughlin (née Fitzgerald), 91, of West Chester, PA, went to be with the Lord on February 24, 2021.
Born September 19, 1929 in Philadelphia, PA, she was a daughter of the late John Watson and Marie (née Duckett) Fitzgerald. Mary graduated from St. Monica Business School in South Philadelphia where she was class president and...
Carol Hough
Feb 24, 2021
Carol Lynn Hough, age 82, of Glen Riddle, PA passed away peacefully on December 1, 2021.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late William H. and Martha (née Thompson) Dunn.
Prior to her retirement, Carol was employed as an Administrative Assistant with the Lower Merion Township.
Carol was the...
Joseph Novielli, Sr.
Feb 22, 2021
Joseph Nicholas Novielli, Sr, 90, of Folsom, PA passed away on February 22, 2021.
He was predeceased by his parents Nicholas & Philomena Novielli, his daughter Sandra Lee Novielli, his grandsons Joseph N. Novielli III & Vincent Novielli, his brother Dominic Novielli and his sister Rose Hopper.
Joe was a 4th degree Knights of Columbus,...
Margaret "Peggy" Siedzikowski
Feb 21, 2021
Margaret “Peggy” S. Siedzikowski October 14, 1945 -February 21, 2021 (age 75)
Peggy Siedzikowski (née Leonard), age 75, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2021.
Born in Delaware County, PA, she was the daughter of the late John Leonard and Nora Mae Leonard (née Fenton).
Peggy resided most of her childhood in Parkside...
Louis Mortimer, Jr.
Feb 21, 2021
Louis Read Mortimer, Jr.
Captain, U.S. Navy Reserve
May 24, 1941 – February 21, 2021
Louis Read Mortimer, Jr. (Lou) passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 21, 2021, surrounded by loving family – including Margaret, his wife and soulmate of over 42 years, and his three sons David, Andrew, and Read. A Renaissance...
Matthew Aber
Feb 21, 2021
Matthew M. Aber, 47, of West Chester, PA passed away, surrounded by his loving family, on February 21, 2021 after a brief fight with cancer.
Born in 1973, Matt was the beloved son of Mary Theresa (née Dochakal) and the late James S. Aber.
Matt was the beloved husband of Melanie M. (née Orme) Aber;...
Bertha Shearman
Feb 21, 2021
Bertha C. Shearman (nee Dingler), age 96, of Havertown, PA, passed away on February 21, 2021. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late John M. and Mary L. Dingler (nee O’Neill).
Bertha was predeceased by her beloved husband, Thomas H. Shearman. She is survived by her loving children Thomas Shearman (Vera), Allene Antonelli...
Claire Astolf
Feb 19, 2021
Claire A. Astolf (nee Clara Fabbia), 96, of West Chester, PA, formerly of Springfield, PA passed away on February 19, 2021.
She was the beloved wife of the late Vincent J. Astolf, Sr. and sister of Mario Fabbia (Cristina); loving mother of Kathleen A. Donze (Richard) and Vincent Astolf, Jr. Also survived by her loving grandchildren Elizabeth...
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