Jul 17, 2020

H. Palmer Woodcock, Jr., age 95, formerly of Radnor, PA, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.

Upon graduating from Marple Newtown High School, Palmer enlisted in the Navy. He was a decorated Veteran who served for two years as Signalman Second Class in the Landing Craft Infantry Division on the USS...

Jul 17, 2020

Harry E. Smith, 60, of Broomall, PA, passed away on July 17, 2020.

Harry was the loving son of Peggy O’Neill Smith; beloved husband of Kathy (nee Lyne) Smith; adoring father of Katelyn Smith, Ashley Smith, and Megan Smith; dear brother of Mark Smith (Eileen); caring uncle of Mark Smith, Jr.

Harry was a hardworking...

Jul 17, 2020

Jean H. Thompson, 92, a long-time resident of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on July 17, 2020.

Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1927, she was the daughter of the late William and Anna (nee Ryan) Pfister.

Jean met her husband Bob, shortly after he returned from his service in the Marine Corps during World War...

Jul 16, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family announces that on Thursday, July 16, 2020, Steven R. Schaad, a loving son and brother, passed away at the age of 54 at his residence in Arizona.

Steven was born on July 30,1965 in West Chester, PA. He is survived by his mother Louise Nicastro, father Ronald Schaad, stepmother...

Jul 16, 2020

Charles J. Gavin, Jr., age 71, of Norristown, PA, passed away on July 16, 2020.   Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Charles J. Gavin, Sr. and Kathleen Gavin (nee Conaty).

Charles had been employed as an Accountant.

In addition to his parents, Charles was predeceased by his sister, Mary Elizabeth...

Jul 15, 2020

Alva Buford Smith, age 90, of Audubon, PA, passed away on July 15, 2020.   Born in Kentucky, he was the son of the late Harry and Eva Smith (nee Caldwell).

Buford was a spirited man, great husband, father, grandfather, caregiver, and enjoyed a lifelong friendship and loyalty to those closest to him. He had a "presence", which was...

Jul 15, 2020

Susan Beneville Talucci, AKA Boom Boom and Fantastic Sue, passed away on July 15th at the age of 80 surrounded by her family.

Sue was born in Mt. Lakes, NJ on November 26, 1939 to Patricia and Edward Beneville and graduated from Mt. Lakes HS in 1957.  She had five siblings: Edward, Diane, Billy, Tish, and Biff. Sue’s sole...

Jul 14, 2020

Joan E. Wittig (née Rippel), 79, of West Chester, PA passed away on July 14, 2020.

Born in 1941 in Philadelphia, PA, Joan was the daughter of the late Adolph and Margaret (née Wilhelm) Rippel.

Joan was the beloved wife of the late Robert C. Wittig; loving mother of Kathy Wittig and the late Richard...

Jul 14, 2020

Robert “Bob” D. Pickles, age 91, of King of Prussia, PA., passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020.

Born on May 17, 1929 in Montgomery County, PA., to the late, Albert Newell Pickles, Sr., & Beatrice (nee Scholl) Pickles. Bob was the devoted husband of Miriam G. (nee Martin) Pickles; loving father of Gloria Carfrey (Joe) &...

Jul 13, 2020

James Dennis Brett, 78, of West Chester, PA, passed away on July 13, 2020. He leaves behind a community of family and friends who will miss his kindness, wit, and generosity of spirit.

Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1942, he was the beloved son of James P. and Catherine M. (neé Peterson) Brett, both deceased, and the...

Jul 13, 2020

RoseAnne Dunn (nee Hannon), age 85, of Havertown, PA, passed away on July 13, 2020.  Born in Ashland, PA, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Helen Hannon (nee McCauley).

RoseAnne was a 1951 graduate of Upper Darby High School.   She had been employed as a Surgical Tech at Delaware County Memorial Hospital in Drexel...

Jul 13, 2020

Robert T. Ellis, age 82, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on July 13, 2020.  Born and raised in West Philadelphia.

Bob started his career in sports at Villanova University in the Athletic Department.  Later he worked with the Philadelphia Bell of the World Football League.  Then onto the Houston Oilers and finally the Philadelphia Eagles as...

Jul 13, 2020

Albert A. Kreider, Jr., age 74, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his friends on July 13, 2020.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Albert Andrew and Margaret Ellen (nee Muldowney) Kreider.

His hobby was golf and he was a long time member of Rolling Green Golf...

Jul 12, 2020

Wes Davis of Lansdowne, 86, known as “Bick”, passed away on July 12, 2020.

Born May 25, 1934 to Sid and Cecelia (McDonell) Davis. Raised in the Fairmount section of Philadelphia, Mr. Davis attended Roman Catholic High School before serving in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War from 1950-53.

A lover of sports, Mr....

Jul 11, 2020

JoAnne "Jo" M. Toomey, 73, of West Chester, PA passed away on July 11, 2020.

Born in 1946, in Philadelphia, PA, JoAnne was the beloved daughter of Marion Feathers and the late Charles J. Toomey.

JoAnne was the dear sister of Christine Barron (Michael), Kenneth Toomey, Daniel Toomey and the late Charles Toomey (Pauline); loving...

Jul 11, 2020

Richard Greenwald, Jr., age 53, of Havertown, PA, passed away suddenly on July 11, 2020 from Cardiovascular and Respiratory problems.   He battled demons most of his adult life but is now with God.

Richard is survived by his five children whom he loved dearly Elizabeth, Patrick, Jeffrey, Michael and Haley Greenwald, his mother and father Helen (Walsh)...

Jul 11, 2020

Concetta P. “Dolly” Blankemeyer (nee Rocci), age 90, of Havertown, PA, passed away on July 11, 2020.  Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Domenica Rocci (nee Marcogiani).

Dolly was a volunteer for many years for Meals on Wheels and also volunteered at Sacred Heart Church.

Dolly was predeceased...

Jul 11, 2020

Ray Heitzmann was a Professor, Writer, Coach, Father and Renaissance Man.

“Dr. Ray” or “Coach” Heitzmann was a man of many interests and despite having a great diversity of pursuits – he held a deep passion and loyalty to things he felt deeply about – sports, academics, family, and friends.   Ray spent over 50 years as a...

Jul 9, 2020

Eileen D. Geyer peacefully passed from this life on July 9, 2020, surrounded by family, after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard E. Geyer, and loving mother to Mary G. McLaughlin and her husband Brendan of Milton, MA, Anne T. Geyer of Chicago, IL, Ellen Salcedo and her late husband Chris of Wilmington,...

Jul 8, 2020

Catherine Ann “Kay” Gentile (nee McLaughlin) born on October 7, 1943 passed away peacefully on July 8, 2020 surrounded by her family.  She was the devoted wife of Jack and the loving mother of Jim (MaryAnn), Joanna (Dan), Michael (Linda), Jeannine (David) and Rob (Jennifer).  Kay was also the proud and adoring grandmother of twelve grandchildren Jaclyn, Michael, Jim,...