Mary Jean McCarthy
Jun 6, 2024
Mary Jean McCarthy, 92, of Wayne, PA, formerly of Havertown, PA, passed away June 6, 2024.
Born September 20, 1931 in New Philadelphia, PA, she was a daughter of the late James and Mary (nee Palko) Mack.
Mary Jean was a graduate of Holy Family Elementary School, Pottsville Catholic High School, and Misericordia Nursing School. She worked for 10 years in the...
Joseph John Madden
Jun 5, 2024
Joseph John Madden, 63, of Coatesville, PA, passed away suddenly June 5, 2024.
Born November 7, 1960 in Philadelphia, PA, he was a son of Joseph Madden (Lois) and the late Sandra Lee (nee Kelley) Madden.
He was a graduate of Conestoga High School, Berwyn, PA.
Joe was a sports enthusiast and enjoyed hunting. He will be dearly missed.
In addition to...
Phêrô Nguyễn Văn Hải
Jun 5, 2024
Peter Hai Van Nguyen, age 94 of West Chester, PA formerly of Danang Vietnam, passed away peacefully on June 5th, 2024 surrounded by his wife and children.
Born April 7th, 1930, Bao Dap, Nam Dinh, Vietnam.He was the son of Tien Van Nguyen and Ty Nguyen.He was the husband to Lan Nguyen and loving father of Peter, Steve, Michael, Jacqueline, Kimberly...
Ralph B. Perkner
Jun 5, 2024
Ralph B. Perkner, age 103, of Broomall, PA, passed away on June 5, 2024.
Born in Birmingham, AL in 1921, Ralph was the son of the late Henry and Queen (nee Kohn) Perkner. He worked as an optometrist until the age of 90. Ralph enjoyed swimming at the Havertown Y, woodworking, and spending time with his family. He was a huge...
Carmella Flood
Jun 5, 2024
Carmella Flood (nee DeStefano), age 85, of Drexel Hill, PA, formerly of South Philadelphia, passed away on June 5, 2024. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Rose DeStefano (nee Bunodona).
Carmella loved spending time in Ocean City, Naples, Florida and not much made her happier than a trip to the casinos to play the...
Sonya Hsieh
Jun 3, 2024
謝素娥姐妹Sonya (11-5-1949 to 6-3-2024)
出生於台灣苗栗, 是家中排行最小的孩子, 在鄉間成長的過程養成熱愛自然、獨立自主的特質。天資聰穎, 喜愛閱讀, 廣泛涉獵各種知識, 先後在台北第一女子高級中學、台灣大學外文系等一流學府完成學業。
大學畢業後為分擔家計及照顧大姊家中年幼晚輩, 任教於台中豐原高商, 開始了為人師表的職涯, 以其精深的英文學養及淵博的文化內涵引導年輕學子, 深獲愛戴！
1980年代初， 進一步隻身赴美國賓州深造, 取得碩士學位, 其後受聘為Haverford High School中文老師, Sonya體會中西文化的差異,精心設計各種教案, 讓不同文化背景的學生不只體驗語言文字的美, 更從語言學習過程中深入文化的探索, 半生的盡心奉獻造就無數學子, 也榮獲學校頒發的"年度優良教師"獎項, 成就其個人的人生價值！
Sonya一生戮力於教育界, 極盡熱情引領學子, 從文化的探索深入知識領域, 更進而學習體驗生活的態度。因基督耶穌為世人捨生的大愛和復活大能的感召，Sonya於2014年受洗成為基督徒，致力宣揚耶穌基督的福音，並在教會中擔任服事同工。在她人生最後階段也幸蒙教會牧師師母、執事及教會的弟兄姊妹們盡心照顧, Sonya 始終念念不忘對照顧她的教友們的感激! 教會及教友們的隆情厚誼更讓我們家人沒齒難忘!
謝素娥姐妹(Sonya)在West Chester, PA於2024年6月3日在充滿愛心的家人陪伴下安息主懷。
素娥姐妹的家人、教會弟兄姊妹和朋友都會非常想念她!
願充滿希望的上帝賜予我們安慰與平安，並肯定我們以後在天堂能再次與素娥姐妹相聚!Sister Sonya Hsieh (11-5-1949 to 6-3-2024)
Born in Miaoli, Taiwan, she is the youngest child in her family. Growing up in the countryside, she developed a love of nature and independence. She is talented, loves reading, and has a wide range of knowledge. She completed her studies at Taipei First Girls' Senior High School and...
Jeanne Marie Keer
Jun 3, 2024
Jeanne Marie Keer, age 88, of Media, PA, formerly of Broomall, PA, passed away on June 3, 2024.
Born in Atlantic City, NJ, she was the daughter of the late George and Jean (née McMennomy) Claffey.
Jeanne embodied qualities of toughness, strength, patience, and loyalty which she instilled in her children. She found immense joy in the role of being a mother...
Linda Rice Harkins
Jun 2, 2024
Mrs. Linda Rice Harkins., age 83, of Exton, Pennsylvania, passed away on June 2nd surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Harkins was a 1958 graduate of Marple Newtown where she met the love of her life, Dr. Charles Harkins, Jr., when she was a freshman and he a senior.
Mrs. Harkins attended Drexel University where she excelled in athletics, lettering in...
Nancy Coffey
Jun 2, 2024
Nancy Coffey, of Havertown, PA, passed away on June 2,2024 at home surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1948, she was the daughter of the late Stanley C. and Kathryn (nee Reiley) Terwilliger. Nancy worked as an insurance agent. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, and shopping. Nancy liked to travel with her family and they went on many...
Catherine "Cathy" Jordan
Jun 1, 2024
Catherine “Cathy” Jordan (nee Dixon), age 80 of Broomall, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 1st, 2024. She was born on December 15th, 1943 in Sewickley, PA to the late Michael and Catherine Dixon.
Catherine is survived by her beloved husband Joseph P. Jordan Jr. and her loving children Maureen M. Noble and Michael J. Jordan (Colleen) as well as...
Cecile M. Gates
Jun 1, 2024
Cecile M. Gates, age 86, passed away on June 1, 2024. Beloved daughter of the late Paul Louis and Marcelle Elvire (Louvard) Gabé.
Cecile is survived by her loving children, James P. Gates (Darlene S.) and Celine T. Gates, her sister Paulette Chretien, 2 grandchildren James P., Jr. and Justin P. and many nieces and nephews. Cecile was married to the...
Margaret Mary Porter
Jun 1, 2024
Margaret (Peg) Porter (nee McAndrews), age 99, passed away surrounded by her loving family on June 1, 2024. Predeceased by her devoted husband James P. Porter. Beloved daughter of the late Edward and Bridget (nee Walsh) McAndrews.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the youngest of 12 children. Peg went on to marry the love of her life, Jim, and together...
Eleanor K. Wilson
Jun 1, 2024
Eleanor Knapp Wilson, age 95, of Newtown Square, PA, formerly of Wayne, PA, passed away on June 1st, 2024.
Born in Philadelphia, PA on July 26, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Nancy Mowbray Knapp and Frederick A. Knapp.
Eleanor is predeceased by her husband, John E. Wilson, Jr. in 2009, sister, Nancy Brink, and brother, Frederick Knapp, Jr. She...
Stacey Lee Ryan
May 31, 2024
Stacey Lee Ryan, a beloved soul cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing her, passed away on May 31, 2024. Stacey was born on July 9, 1985, in Chester, PA, to her loving parents Raymond R. Ryan and Alice L. Schreffler. Stacey's essence illuminated the lives of those around her with her and generous nature that radiated from...
Dolores M. Bambach
May 31, 2024
With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we mourn the passing of our beloved Dolores Mary Bambach “Aunt Dee”, who departed from this world on May 31, 2024 at age 89 to join her parents Mary (neé Kuhn) and Hans Bambach, along with her brothers, John & Ronald Bambach. Forever the care-giver of her family, she is now in Heaven, with...
James Edward Shaw III
May 31, 2024
James Edward Shaw III, age 70, who passed away May 31, 2024, lived an abundant and full life. Beloved son of the late James Edward Jr. and Estella Mae (nee McKeller) Shaw Jr.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving children, Cherie Lynch, Myeon Lynch, James “J” Shaw, Denzel Jackson, and Joniqua Jackson; Siblings, Darrell Shaw, Denise Shaw, and Lee Marvin Shaw, his...
Loretta E. Wilhelm
May 31, 2024
Loretta E. Wilhelm (nee Armideo), age 75, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on May 31, 2024. Born in 1949, she was the daughter of the late Alessio and Elizabeth Armideo (nee Marabito).
She was a woman of unwavering faith, whose love for gospel music, old Italian songs, and country music filled her home with joy and warmth. Loretta had a love...
Mary Helen Taylor
May 30, 2024
Mary Helen Taylor, 83, of West Chester, formerly of Audubon PA, passed away on May 30, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born May 11, 1941, in Upper Darby to the late Edmund and Helen (nee Murphy) Boyle. Mary was a graduate of Villa Maria Academy. She worked in interior design and as a banker.
Mary was predeceased by her husband of...
Michael E. McCurdy
May 30, 2024
Michael E. McCurdy, 70, passed away after a long illness. He was the beloved son of Albert Eugene and Nancy (nee Miedke) McCurdy. Michael is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen (nee Governale), his sisters Lynne Wettig (Edward) of Leavenworth, Kansas, and Emily Brenninger (Kenneth) of Souderton; his sister in law Lynn Giardinelli (Robert), as well as many nieces and...
Eileen Lucchesi
May 30, 2024
Eileen Mary Lucchesi, of Media PA, formerly of Havertown, PA, passed away on May 30, 2024 at the age of 92. Beloved wife of Andrew (Jack), loving mother of seven children - John (Doreen), Larry (Kathleen), Joseph, Mary Grant (Donald), Paul, Thomas, and Andrew; devoted grandmother of Lauren Presser (Michael), Nicholas Lucchesi, Vincent Lucchesi, and three great-granddaughters- Emerson, Sloane, and...
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