Aug 21, 2020

William E. Helms, Jr., of West Chester and formerly of Lansdowne, PA, passed away on August 21, 2020.

He was the son of the late William E., Sr. and Pansy May (nee Pickard) Helms. William graduated from Lansdowne High School in 1947. He served honorably in the US Army during the Korean War in the 2nd Infantry...

Aug 20, 2020

Theresa Rita Dorff, age 87, passed away on August 20, 2020, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Theresa started her life’s journey on September 22, 1932 where she was born to Bridget and Anthony Gallagher in Drexel Hill, PA.  She was married to her late husband, Thomas Edmond Dorff, devoted mother of the late Theresa, Thomas (Gina), the...

Aug 19, 2020

Lou Lekus was born September 13, 1922 in Altoona, Pennsylvania to Alios and Stephanie Lekus (nee Kaus). Amid his college years at the University of Michigan, he was a lieutenant and fighter pilot during World War II, flying a B-26 bomber over Europe. Returning to school after the war, he obtained B.S. and M. S. degrees in Ann Arbor,...

Aug 19, 2020

Winfield Wilson Piper, formerly of Cochranville and more recently of Downingtown, PA, died August 19, 2020 at Paoli Hospital.

Born September 3, 1931, the son of the late Bernice H. Brown and Fred W. Piper, Winfield—better known as Wilson to friends and family—was equal parts generous, stubborn, loving, and ornery.

He was married to Hulda...

Aug 19, 2020

Kathleen T. “Kathy” Mulhearn (nee Rodrian), age 79, of Havertown, PA, passed away on August 19, 2020.   Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Kathleen “Kitty” Rodrian (nee Schmitt).

Kathleen was a Registered Nurse and had been employed at Fitzgerald Mercy Hospital and Sacred Heart Hospital. Later she was the Program...

Aug 18, 2020

Kathleen Benson Golda, beloved wife and mother, was called from us on Tuesday, August 18th.

The only child of Samuel J. Benson, Jr. and Ruth Benson (nee Maloy), Kathleen was born on May 12, 1955. Raised in the Village of Floral Park, Nassau County, New York, her family maintained close ties with their relatives in Albany. Kathleen...

Aug 17, 2020

Brendan P. McMonagle, 36, of Morton, Pa passed away suddenly on August 17, 2020.

Brendan enjoyed hunting & fishing with his father and his brothers and never missed an opening day of fishing season. His favorite place to fish was Ridley Creek for trout fishing and his favorite place to hunt was in Tioga County. He loved...

Aug 16, 2020

Anne T. Spross (nee Dugan), age 89, of Drexel Hill, PA, formerly of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on August 16, 2020.  Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late James J. and Anna Dugan (nee Dunigan).

Anne was predeceased by her devoted husband, Jerry Spross and her siblings Mary McVeigh, Connie Dugan and...

Aug 15, 2020

Paul E. Stoll, age 74, of Lansdowne, PA, passed away on August 15, 2020.   Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Oscar and Alice Stoll (nee Scully).

Paul had been employed as a Clerk in the Banking industry.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Richard Stoll.   ...

Aug 14, 2020

Thomas Andrew Scully Sr., age 94, formerly of Glenolden, PA, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2020.

Born on December 18, 1925 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Thomas D. and Ethel (nee Ryde) Scully.

Thomas was a graduate of West Catholic High School. He was a Naval veteran of World War II and served...

Aug 14, 2020

Robert J. “Bob” Lonergan, age 69, of Villas, NJ, formerly of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on August 14, 2020. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the beloved son of the late Albert and Helen Lonergan (nee Ratto).

Bob worked as a Service Manager at AL’s Plumbing & Heating, Inc. in Villas, NJ. He was an avid...

Aug 14, 2020

Anselma M. “Sally” McMonigle Pontecorvo, age 96, of King of Prussia, PA, died August 14, 2020.

Born in Mahanoy City, PA to the late William and Mary (nee Lapinsky) Yodesky.

Sally was a faithful, long-time parishioner of St. Augustine’s parish. She was a member of the To Live Again, Paoli; Upper Main Line Seniors; AARP...

Aug 14, 2020

Sandra J. (Nee Spicer) McCafferty, age 70, of Essington, PA, passed away on August 14, 2020. Born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Charles S. and Mary R. (Nee Parker) Spicer.

Sandra loved to travel to see new places and visit different countries. She really enjoyed planning all of her trips and tried to see as much...

Aug 13, 2020

Patricia C. McGinty (nee Mink), age 84, of Newtown Square, PA, formerly of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on August 13, 2020.  Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late George and Mabel Mink (nee Robinson).

Patricia was a graduate of West Catholic Girls High School in Philadelphia, PA.   She had been employed as...

Aug 13, 2020

Anne C. “Nancy” Clay (nee Touey), August 13, 2020, returned to God’s Abode, welcomed by a multitude of her ‘beloved family saints’. Family and Home were the pillars of her life. Nancy knew her ancestors in a way it took most of us a lifetime to understand. She credited them with bestowing upon her entire family the gifts of...

Aug 13, 2020

Joseph C. Scavitto, 94, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away August 13, 2020. Born September 13, 1925 in Calvaruso, Sicily, Italy, he was a son of the late Charles and Frances (nee Castiglia) Scavitto. Joseph worked in the food service industry since he was 12, helping his father in the family restaurant. In the early 1990's he and his two...

Aug 12, 2020

Kathryn P. Bloemker (nee Russell), age 87, of Newtown Square, PA, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2020, surrounded by her family.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Frances (nee Wylent) Russell.

Kathryn was an avid reader and most of all loved spending time with her family.

Aug 10, 2020

Helen Elizabeth VanDolah, 94, of Downingtown, PA, passed away August 10, 2020. Prior to moving to Downingtown in 2017, she had been a resident of Park Forest, IL for 59 years. Born May 1, 1926 in Eliza Township, IL, she was a daughter of the late Amos and Gladys May (nee Faulkner) Ziegenhorn. Helen was a school photographer for...

Aug 10, 2020

Mary Ellen Morrissey, 79, of Downingtown, PA, passed away on August 10, 2020. Mary Ellen is survived by her husband Thomas and her three children: Maryanne Morrissey Satterfield (Dave), Jane O’Neill (Matt), and Joseph Morrissey (Marcia). All of whom loved her dearly and will never forget her resilience, humor, grace, and undying love and caring for them. MaryEllen was...

Aug 8, 2020

Leo M. Somma, 86, of Nottingham, PA, passed away on August 8, 2020.

Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1933, he was the son of the late Mario and Mary Rose (nee Bonaparte) Somma. Leo worked at the Navy Yard where he started as a welder and retired as a bookkeeper after 35 years. He enjoyed watching old...