Dec 7, 2020

Ralph L. Urban, age 90, of Newtown Square, PA passed away peacefully on December 7, 2020.

Born in Concord Township, PA, he was the son of the late Edgar and Ethel (nee Hart) Urban. Ralph was a graduate of West Chester High School.

After serving his country as a sergeant in the U.S. Army for...

Dec 5, 2020

Suzan Anne Ogram (Johnson), age 65, passed away on December 5, 2020 after a brief illness.

Sue was raised in Morton and lived in Woodlyn for a while before moving to West Chester in 1985 with her husband. She graduated from Ridley High School (class of 1973), worked at State Farm and more recently West Chester Area...

Dec 5, 2020

James F. "Jim" Hennelly, age 88, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on December 5, 2020.   Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late John and Helen Hennelly (nee Walsh).

Jim served in the United States Army during the Korea War era.   He was employed as a Controller/Accounting in the paper and packaging industry.

Dec 4, 2020

Ruric S. “Rick” Orrell, Jr., age 84, of Folsom, PA, passed away on December 4, 2020. Born in Darby, PA, he was the beloved son of the late Ruric S. Orrell, Sr. and Ruth Lincoln McConnell.

Rick was a member of Holmes Fire Company for 65 years. A past Fire Chief, past President, and life member of...

Dec 4, 2020

On Friday, December 4, 2020, Anthony ‘Tony’ Castagna, loving husband, father, and friend, passed away in the comforting presence of his wife and daughter.

Born May 23 1945 in Philadelphia, PA and moved to Newtown Square, PA with his family at the age of 10. He attended Marple Newtown High School and was an accomplished athlete, running...

Dec 4, 2020

Margaret C. Porter, age 99, of Media, PA, formerly of Springfield, PA, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2020.

A native of Philadelphia, Margaret Porter was born and raised in West Philadelphia, and spent over 64 years in St. Cathage Parish. She attended the West Philadelphia Catholic Girls’ High School and graduated on June 8, 1940.  At...

Dec 3, 2020

Constance “Connie” Herzog, of Highland Park, Upper Darby, PA, passed away on  December 3, 2020.

Connie loved the beach and the boardwalk in Ocean City, NJ, she also enjoyed trips to the Casinos. She was an avid shopper and collector of many things, from office supplies to flashlights. You name it, she had it, but most of...

Dec 2, 2020

Robert Thomas Senior, age 76, passed away after a 6 month battle with stage 4 Glioblastoma.

Bob grew up in Southwest Phila. He graduated from West Catholic High School for boys in 1962 and briefly attended Pierce Junior College before working at the Philadelphia Electric Co. until he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in September of 1964....

Dec 1, 2020

Eva Maria Weissenberger passed peacefully in her home in Wayne, PA during the early hours of December 1, 2020.

She was surrounded by her loving family. Eva was born on September 11, 1933 in the idyllic small town of Schärding, located on the Inn River in Upper Austria. She was the oldest of three sisters. This is...

Dec 1, 2020

Mark J. Wertman of Springfield, Pa passed away at home surrounded by his family on December 1, 2020. He was the son of the late Mark F. and Catherine (nee McKlindon) Wertman and the brother to Katherine Thompson and Patricia Wertman. He is survived by Carolann, his beloved wife of 37 years and his loving sons, Joseph and Nicholas....

Dec 1, 2020

Catherine Ciliberti (nee Wanielista), 102, was granted her angel wings on December 1, 2020. She was the wife of the late James Ciliberti with whom she shared 65 years of marriage.

Dear mother of Joanna Johnston (Earl), Joy DeLuca (John), Marlene Vitullo (Tony), Jim Ciliberti, Jr. (Marian), and Kathleen Ciliberti who lovingly cared for mom at home....

Nov 30, 2020

Josephine Teresa “Joan” Flaherty passed away on November 30, 2020 at the age of 94.

Born in NYC, Joan traveled to Ireland via ship and grew up in Labasheeda, County Clare, with siblings Frank and Mary. She trained at St. Mary’s Nursing School in Dublin. After graduating she returned to NYC via ship where she married her...

Nov 30, 2020

Patricia Anne Ellis (nee Shanahan), age 83, a 42 year resident of  the Highland Park section of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on November 30, 2020.   Born in the Grays Ferry section of South Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late James and Anna Shanahan (nee Maloney).

Patricia was a graduate of St. Monica’s Business...

Nov 30, 2020

Christopher P. Coulter passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones, at the age of 58 on November 30, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Marie Coulter; his six children, Maura Bernardo, Molly Coulter, Allison Coulter, Shane Coulter, Luke C. Coulter, and Abigail B. Coulter; and two stepchildren, Steven Strupczewski and Justin Strupczewski.

He was...

Nov 29, 2020

Andrew “Andy” J. Hoertz, 55, of West Chester, PA passed away unexpectedly on November 29, 2020.

Born June 18, 1965 in Bryn Mawr, PA, Andy was the son of the late John J. and Mary Lou (Creamer) Hoertz Sr.

He was the dear brother of John J. (Kathy), Stephen P. (Fran), Geoffrey A. (Linda), Elizabeth...

Nov 29, 2020

Angelina “Cookie” (nee Fichera) O’Brien, age 87, of Newtown Square, PA, passed away on November 29, 2020. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Catherine (nee Pappalardo) Fichera. Angelina was the beloved wife of the late Joseph W. O’Brien, for over 50 years;  the loving mother of Robert J. O’Brien and Catherine Bailey (John);...

Nov 29, 2020

Joseph M. “Joey” Ambrosine, age 48, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on November 29, 2020.   Born in Wynnewood, PA, he was the son of Lucy Ambrosine (nee Roberto) and the late Louis J. Ambrosine, Sr.

Joey was a warm, loving, caring person, who loved his family and took care of his mother.   He loved being with...

Nov 29, 2020

Rocco Joseph Travia, 85, of Garnet Valley, PA, formerly of Havertown, PA, passed away on November 29, 2020.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Christine Travia. Rocco liked to work around the house in Havertown, maintaining everything himself.  He especially enjoyed spending time at his vacation home in the Poconos...

Nov 29, 2020

Daniel  “Dan” Joseph Smolin, age 58, of Glen Mills, PA, formerly of Havertown, PA, passed away on November 29, 2020.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the beloved son of the late William H. and Margaret (nee Burns) Graham.

Dan was an easy going person with a big heart that loved his family.  He enjoyed all...

Nov 28, 2020

Gloria J. (nee Babiero) Yervelli, 90, of Downingtown, PA and formerly of Wayne, PA, passed away on November 28, 2020.

Born in Bryn Mawr, PA in 1930, Gloria was the daughter of the late Tomasso and Philomena Babiero. She always spoke her mind and her family took her sassiness with a smile on their face and a shake...