Jane Barbara Galante
Mar 16, 2025
Jane Barbara Galante passed away on March 16, 2025 at the age of 78. Beloved daughter to the late John and Josephine Catellese (nee Cappola) Galante. Jane is survived by her loving sister Christine Cappola Carpenter.
Jane had many pastimes that brought her so much happiness. She had an uncanny knack at making the simple things in her life into pure...
David Lee Manderscheid
Mar 15, 2025
David Lee "Butch" Manderscheid, age 62, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on March 15, 2025.
Butch was born at Kaukauna Community Hospital in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, along with his twin sister, Donna, to the late David, Sr. and Ila Mae (nee Hopfensperger) Manderscheid. Growing up, Butch played baseball and basketball and was in the Boy Scouts during his grade school years. He...
Anna M. Musselman
Mar 15, 2025
Anna M. Musselman (nee Keegan), age 96, of Linwood, PA, passed away on March 15, 2025 in her home as she wished. Born in Quakertown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Andrew A. and Mary Keegan (nee Berninger). She is predeceased by all of her 10 siblings.
Anna spoke often of a memorable experience during WWII when, as a...
Jianming Zhou (周健敏)
Mar 15, 2025
In Loving Memory of Jianming Zhou (周健敏)
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jianming (Jim) Zhou, a beloved husband, father, and friend, who left us on March 15th, 2025 at the age of 59. Born in Shanghai, China, he was raised with his sisters, the late Guangxian Zhou and is survived by Wenxian Zhou. He was...
James Charles Grandizio
Mar 15, 2025
James Charles “Jim” Grandizio, age 57, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on March 15, 2025. Born in Darby, PA, and grew up in Upper Darby, PA he was the son of Francis Grandizio and the late Adele Grandizio (nee Evans).
For 27 remarkable years, Jim dedicated himself to the role of a bus and trolley operator for SEPTA, embodying a...
David Choquette
Mar 14, 2025
David Choquette, age 64, of Springfield, PA, passed away on March 14, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the beloved son of the late George and Emma M. Choquette (nee Treutlein).
David was a sports fan of the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies. David had many interests over the years as well as participating in the Special Olympics where he met...
Madonna R. Das
Mar 14, 2025
Madonna R. Das (nee Reynolds), age 83, of Media, PA, passed away on March 14, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Marie A. (née Koelzer) and Joseph W. Reynolds, Sr.
With a heart as expansive as the horizon, Madonna's impact extended far beyond her profession. Madonna worked for Romanos School Bus Services in Norristown, PA,...
Robert Butler Lawler
Mar 14, 2025
Robert Butler Lawler 1938-2025
Our dear Bob-O left us on March 14, 2025 at the age of 86.
We are deeply saddened but also profoundly grateful for the many happy memories of our lives together. Bob lived life to the fullest.
Bob is survived by his dearest wife Mary, his sons Tim and Ben of whom Bob was so proud and by 5...
Bernadette "Cookie" Cicero
Mar 13, 2025
Bernadette "Cookie" Cicero (nee Salome), age 78, of West Chester, PA, passed away on March 13, 2025. Born in South Philadelphia, PA in 1947, she was the daughter of the late Amin and Florence (nee Donio) Salome.
Bernadette found joy in her career as a hairdresser. She was selfless, often prioritizing the needs of others before her own. Bernadette lived for...
Margaret A. Linder
Mar 13, 2025
Margaret A. “Peggy” Linder (nee McFadden), age 86, of Glen Mills, PA, passed away on March 13, 2025. Born in Drexel Hill, PA, and grew up in Springfield, PA, she was the daughter of the late George and Anna McFadden (nee Webb). Peggy is a proud alum of Notre Dame High School and Delaware County Community College.
Peggy’s life was a...
James Keating
Mar 12, 2025
James Keating passed away March 12, 2025 at the age of 72.
James is survived by his brother Richard Keating and his nephew Kevin Keating.
May his soul rest in peace.
Services and interment private.
Patricia Ann Baer
Mar 12, 2025
Patricia Ann (King) Baer of Honey Brook, formerly of West Chester, passed away on Wednesday March 12, 2025 at the age of 88. She was the devoted wife of Rollin Glenn Baer, with whom she shared nearly 58 years of marriage until his death in 2016.
Born on June 11, 1936 in Mount Vernon NY, she was the youngest of three...
Thomas Joseph Trembicky
Mar 12, 2025
Thomas Joseph Trembicky passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025 at the age of 78. Beloved son to the late Theodore and Eleanor (nee Huboky) Trembicky.
Tom is survived by his loving wife, Denise (nee Camarano) Trembicky; Children, Todd Trembicky (Nicole) and Michele Goldberg (Derek); Grandchildren, Marissa, Andrew, Maximus, Gianni, Molly, and Olivia; Sisters, Lois Carnevale (Nicholas) and Alice Viola (Bob).
Tom...
John T. Gill
Mar 12, 2025
John Gill passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Philadelphia, John was the son of the late John T. Gill and Margaret (nee Finnegan) Gill.
John grew up in Most Blessed Sacrament parish in Southwest Philadelphia. He was a proud graduate of St. Joseph’s Prep (’67) and Saint Joseph’s University (BA ’71, MBA ’86)....
Mary Ann Ganley
Mar 11, 2025
Mary Ann Ganley passed away on March 11, 2025, at the age of 67. Beloved daughter of the late Ignatius and Dorothy (nee Rowan) Schmitt.
She is survived by her daughter, Megan Hoffman (Daniel) and her son, Christopher Ganley. Mary Ann is also survived by her adoring granddaughter Zoey and her siblings: Paul "Marty" Schmitt, Dorothea "Sue" Hazel, Vincent Schmitt, Marlene...
Patricia A. Laird
Mar 10, 2025
Patricia Laird (Nee Balanetsky), age 76, of Pinehurst, North Carolina and formerly of Concordville, Pennsylvania, passed away on March 10, 2025 due to complications of lung cancer. She was surrounded by the love of friends, family, and her devoted caregivers (angels) on her journey to eternal peace. She was the loving wife of the late DeWayne Laird, sharing 50 happy...
George Franklin Werkheiser
Mar 10, 2025
George Franklin Werkheiser, 96, of West Chester, PA, passed away March 10, 2025.
Born August 29, 1928 in Philadelphia, PA, he was a son of the late Albert Levine and Bertha May (nee Sterner) Werkheiser.
After attending Northeast High School in Philadelphia, George went to work for the PA Railroad in Philadelphia. After moving to West Chester in 1962, he worked as...
Michael Joseph Semes, Esq.
Mar 10, 2025
Michael Joseph Semes, Esq., a distinguished attorney and passionate musician, entered into eternal rest on March 10, 2025, at the age of 67.
Born in Braddock, PA, he was the son of the late Leo and Pauline (née Yates) Semes, who lived a life rich with passion, dedication, and service to others.
Before embarking on his esteemed law career, Michael was a...
Nancy M. Tumini
Mar 8, 2025
Nancy M. Tumini, age 89, of Media, PA, passed away on March 8, 2025. Born in South Philadelphia, PA, she was the beloved daughter of the late Victor and Jennie Tumini (nee Gallo).
Nancy dedicated a significant portion of her life to her profession as an executive secretary for the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union, where her contributions to the labor...
John Patrick Brolly
Mar 8, 2025
John Patrick Brolly, 89 years old, of West Chester, PA, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1936, John was the son of the late John and Alice (nee Devlin) Brolly. He grew up in the Mayfair neighborhood of Philadelphia with his four siblings. John’s father was an immigrant from Ireland...
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