Jan 7, 2021

Gemma Gargano, SHCJ

Faithful Servant of God

July 6, 1920 - January 7, 2021

Gemma Gargano, SHCJ, a Sister of the Holy Child Jesus for 79 years, died peacefully on Thursday, January 7, 2021. She was 100 years of age.

Sister Gemma's joy in service, responsiveness to the needs of others, and extraordinary generosity...

Jan 7, 2021

Denise Eileen “Neicey” Tulli (nee Walker), 67, of Bridgeville, DE, passed away January 7, 2021.

Born May 21, 1953 in Philadelphia, PA, she was a daughter of the late Edward B. and Derma Ruth (nee McKenrick) Walker.

Denise was the beloved wife of John V. Tulli; loving mother of Thomas Walker and Kimberly Walker; dear...

Jan 6, 2021

Patricia Ann “Pat” Cosgrove (nee O’Connor), 87, of Broomall, PA passed away peacefully on January 6, 2021 surrounded by her children.

Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1933, Pat was the middle sister of five daughters of the late James and Marie (nee Kummer) O’Connor.  As the last remaining sibling, her devotion to her sisters was a strong...

Jan 5, 2021

Stephen Edward “Steve” D’Angelo, Jr., age 79, of Broomall, PA, passed away unexpectedly on January 5, 2021.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Stephen E. and Carmella (nee DiTomasso) D’Angelo.

Steve’s life-long passions were fishing, hunting, and motorcycling. He was a great cook and an excellent story-teller. He...

Jan 4, 2021

On Monday January 4, 2021, Doug Zachau passed away at the age of 89 from complications of COVID-19.  Doug was the devoted husband of Emmie (nee Daniels), the loving father of three children, of six grandchildren, and of a great grandson.  Doug was born on July 20, 1931 to Louis and Marion Zachau in Kearny, New Jersey.  He was...

Jan 4, 2021

Richard Paul Roman, age 84, of West Chester, PA, formerly of East Brunswick, NJ and Edison, NJ, passed away on January 4, 2021. Born in Bronx, NY he was the devoted son of the late Michael and Sophie (nee Bozek) Roman.

Richard graduated from Fordham University with his Bachelor’s Degree in Economics. He worked in Credit Management...

Jan 3, 2021

Marcia P. Berish, age 80, of West Chester, PA, formerly of Potomac, MD, passed away on January 3, 2021.

Born January 11, 1940 in Glastonbury, CT to the late Reginald and Sarah (nee Beakey) Putnam.

Marcia was the beloved wife of the late James O. Berish; loving mother of Jennifer B. Sullivan (Joseph J., III);...

Jan 3, 2021

Henry W. Hahn, Jr. passed away on January 3, 2021. He was predeceased by his parents Henry W. Hahn, Sr. and Veronica Krisnitski Hahn. Also by his brother Joseph Hahn.

Henry was a graduate of West Catholic High School for Boys and a longtime usher at St. Cyril’s Church. He was a retired electrician and had previously...

Jan 3, 2021

Patricia A. “Pat” Leber (nee Henry), 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 3, 2021. Pat was born and raised in Drexel Hill, PA to the late Peter Henry Sr. and Sarah Henry (nee O’Hare).

She and her husband of 54 years, Harry, raised 4 children in their home in Newtown Square, Pa.  After relocating...

Jan 2, 2021

Kathryn D. Czlapinski, age 76, of Ardmore, PA, passed away on January 2, 2021.

Born in Boston, MA, she was the daughter of the late Edward L. and Agnes M. (nee Kelley) Dyer.

Kathryn served as a nun for many years and was employed in the healthcare industry as a Licensed Practical Nurse.  She had a...

Jan 1, 2021

Catherine D. Geller (nee Devlin), age 82, of Broomall, PA, passed away on January 1, 2021.

Born in Darby, PA, to the late Edward P. and Catherine (nee Fennell) Devlin.

Catherine spent majority of her life in Broomall, PA, but grew up in South Philadelphia. She never missed the Mummers Parade or The Lawrence Welk...

Jan 1, 2021

William J. Wilson, Jr., 89, of Philadelphia, Pa passed away on January 1, 2021. He was the devoted husband of the late Alice W. Wilson and the beloved son of the late William J. Wilson, Sr. and Edith Miller Wilson.

William was an avid collector of military metals and memorabilia. He was a member of the Frankford...

Jan 1, 2021

Spillane, Barbara T., 91, formerly of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on January 1, 2021.

She was a proud graduate of West Catholic High School class of 1948. Employed by Bell Tel, Upper Darby, PA for over 40 years. A lifetime member of the Bell Pioneers. She was the administrator for St. Alice Parish CCD for over...

Jan 1, 2021

Jane Dalton Shaw, 88, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, published author and teacher, died peacefully January 1, 2021, at home in Villanova after a brief struggle with cancer.

Jane is survived by her husband, Richard Shaw, daughters Cindy Shaw, Karen Shaw and Amy Pomrink, son in law, Matt Pomrink, and grandchildren Maddie and J.J. Pomrink.

Jane...

Jan 1, 2021

Torina Teta Caruso, age 78, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on January 1, 2021.   Born in Italy, she was the daughter of the late Armando and Rosina Teta (nee Giove).

Torina had been employed for DeVito Brothers Iron Works in Ardmore, PA and retired in November, 2020.

In addition to her parents, Torina was...

Jan 1, 2021

Marina Harker Lee, age 88, of Wayne, PA, passed away on January 1, 2021 in West Chester, PA.  Marina was born in Rome, Italy on June 18, 1932.  She was the beloved daughter of Ernesto and Antonietta (née Carissimi) Licenziati.

Marina is survived by her loving children Elizabeth Robins, Jennifer Harker Schmidt, and her youngest daughter, Alexandra Harker...

Jan 1, 2021

Michael G. Finley, 66, of West Chester, PA, passed away January 1, 2021.

Born February 23, 1954 in Newtown Square, PA, he was a son of the late Francis and Agnes (nee Bethner).

Michael was a skilled arborist and was very passionate about his tree business. He adored his children and was very active in taking...

Dec 30, 2020

William C. “Bill” Rainer, age 80, of Springfield, PA passed away on December 30, 2020. Born in Philadelphia, PA on April 23, 1940 to the late William & Catherine Rainer (nee Hettle).

Bill is survived by his children William (Katina), Nicole (Brian), Robert (Nadine); siblings Judy Matelli (Joe), the late Robert (Pat), John (Laura), Cathy Morgan (Dennis),...

Dec 30, 2020

Joseph Han Yamaoka departed this life on 30 December 2020 peacefully in his sleep after a difficult cancer fight. He is mourned by all those who knew him during his 85 years. Born in Los Angeles, California 13 February 1935 to Otto Han Yamaoka of Los Angeles and Mizuze “Mia” Ichioka of Hiroshima, Japan. The Yamaokas were early screen...

Dec 30, 2020

James Edward Prendergast, 59, formerly of Rosemont, died on December 30th, 2020 at home in Malvern, surrounded by his family.  Jim was preceded in death by his parents Daniel and Kathleen Prendergast (nee Kennealy) and brother Dan Prendergast (Vic). Jim is survived by his loving wife Kate (nee Nealis), their three sons, Tim, Chris, and Matt, sister Lynn Gibbs...