Sr. Lorraine DeViller, S.H.C.J.
May 24, 2020
Lorraine DeViller, SHCJ October 18, 1928 – May 24, 2020 Teacher
Sister Lorraine was a lifelong educator who enjoyed teaching at the elementary school level. Her patience, joy, and love of God will be remembered by many. Reverend Michael Olivere, who worked with Sister Lorraine at Saint Edward School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, recalled Sister as a “dedicated and excellent teacher,...
Joanne Stumm
May 24, 2020
Joanne T. Stumm (nee Flynn), age 59, of Egg Harbor Township, NJ, passed away on May 24, 2020. Born in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of James and Joan Flynn (nee Stevenson).
Joanne had been employed as a Nurse Manager for Accolade in Plymouth Meeting, PA.
In addition to her parents, Joanne is survived...
James Kapourelos
May 24, 2020
James G. “Jimmy” Kapourelos, 93, formerly of West Chester and Delaware County, passed away on May 24, 2020.
Born in Chester, PA in 1926, James was the son of the late George Anthony and Anastasia (nee Daskalakis) Kapourelos. He served honorably in the US Navy. James was a professional singer and performed at the Newtown Squire Restaurant...
Richard Greeley, Sr.
May 23, 2020
Richard Stiles (Dick) Greeley, a native of Framingham, MA, died May 23, at Chestnut Hill Hospital, Philadelphia, at the age of 92. He was a Ph.D. chemist, then became a self-described systems engineer and analyst in his early career, but later became an environmental scientist.
At Harvard he majored in chemistry and studied under Prof. George Kistiakowsky,...
Michael Quinlan
May 23, 2020
Michael J. Quinlan, 77, of Honey Brook, PA, passed away May 23, 2020.
Born April 15, 1943 in Bryn Mawr, PA, he was a son of the late Thomas Sr. and Mary (nee O'Connor) Quinlan. He served honorably in the U.S. Army.
A talented, self-taught musician, he played guitar with friends and in bands throughout his...
Margaret McAleer
May 23, 2020
Margaret T. “Marge” McAleer (nee Tanner), age 69, of Lake Harmony, PA, formerly of Hatfield, PA, passed away on May 23, 2020. Born in Miami, FL she was the loving daughter of the late Otis and Ama Tanner (nee Chaistain).
Marge retired after many decades in the banking industry and went on to enjoy her part-time job...
Francis Devine
May 22, 2020
Francis “Frank” P. Devine, Jr. age 66 of Drexel Hill, PA, suddenly passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020.
Frank was born in Philadelphia, PA, the devoted son of the late Frank P. Devine, Sr, and Evelyn Devine (nee Quinn)
Frank was the beloved husband of Dana G. Devine (nee Giovinetti) and predeceased by his...
Richard Rebar
May 22, 2020
Richard Rebar "Rich", 66, of West Chester, PA, passed away May 22, 2020.
Born December 30, 1953 in Newark, NJ, he was a son of Louise (nee Laudisi) and the late Frank Joseph Rebar.
Rich retired from GlaxoSmithKline in January 2018.
Rich was the beloved husband of Linda J. (nee Bence) Rebar; loving...
Irene Hoffman
May 22, 2020
Irene R. Hoffman, age 68, of Broomall, PA, passed away on May 22, 2020. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter the late Robert and Emma Doris Hoffman (nee Heavens). She was also predeceased by her brother Robert Hoffman.
Irene worked as a Purchasing Agent for the United States Mint in Philadelphia, PA before retiring in...
John Halloran
May 22, 2020
John M. Halloran, 86, of West Chester, PA, died on May 22, 2020.
Born on December 15, 1933 in Wilkes Barre, PA to James and Anna (née Boyle) Halloran, John lived and raised his family for over 40 years in Havertown, PA. He served honorably as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy from 1956 to 1959. He...
Anne Kinslow
May 22, 2020
Anne B. Kinslow (nee Welde), age 93, of West Chester, PA, formerly of Upper Darby and Media, PA, passed away peacefully at home on May 22, 2020. Born in Philadelphia, PA she was the loving daughter of William C. and Barbara Welde (nee Hebele).
Raised during the Great depression, she learned to live a life of humility...
Elizabeth Lodge
May 20, 2020
Elizabeth Hunt Lodge (Betty), age 88 of West Chester, PA passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Raised in the Manoa section of Havertown, Betty was the daughter of Francis and Miriam Hunt.
Betty graduated from Notre Dame in Moylan. Betty was happily married for 51 years to Edmund G. Lodge, Ned (deceased 2005). They had six...
Theresa Villone
May 20, 2020
Theresa A. Villone (nee Marsala), age 76, of Broomall, PA, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2020.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Pellegrino and Theresa (nee DeFeo) Marsala.
Theresa enjoyed cooking, gardening, travelling and most of all spending time with her grandkids. Holiday decorating was considered one her specialties. ...
Stephen Smith
May 20, 2020
Stephen S. Smith, 80, of Landsdowne, PA, formerly of Drexel Hill, PA passed away May 20, 2020 of complications stemming from COVID-19.
Born April 23, 1940 in Upper Darby, PA, he was a son of the late Stephen and Rose (nee Carlin) Smith. He served honorably in the U.S. Army.
Known to friends, family and colleagues...
Catherine Bradley-Portland
May 20, 2020
Catherine M. Bradley-Portland (née Oswald) passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 20. Born on March 2, 1926, she was the second of John and Isabelle Oswald’s five children. As she was raised during the Great Depression and came of age on the brink of World War II, Catherine truly embodied the resilience, independence and determination of the Greatest...
William Brown
May 19, 2020
William F. Brown, age 81, of Newtown Square, PA, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2020.
Born in Drexel Hill, PA, he was the son of the late Alan and Miriam (nee Powell) Brown.
William served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy and was employed as an engineer for General Electric.
William...
Giovanna Eisenstein
May 19, 2020
Giovanna L. (Gerri) Eisenstein “Yakky”, 86, of Glen Mills, PA and formerly of Drexel Hill passed away on May 19, 2020.
Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1933, she was the daughter of the late Anthony D. and Louise E. (DiSipio) Lepore.
Giovanna was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She had a deep and...
Marie Martin
May 19, 2020
Marie T. “Tesy” Martin (nee O’Keefe), age 93, of Media, PA, passed on May 19, 2020.
Born in Bryn Mawr, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edward J., Sr. and Margaret Gertrude (nee White) O’Keefe.
Tesy was employed for 44 years with the Pennsylvania Railroad, then Penn Central and lastly Conrail as an...
Joseph Bochniak
May 19, 2020
Joseph (“Joe”) Matthew Bochniak, 87, of West Brandywine, PA, formerly of Norwalk, CT, passed away peacefully May 19, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Marian (nee Daring) Bochniak who predeceased him. Born August 19, 1932 in Fairfield, CT, Joe was a son of the late Karol and Anna (nee Sarna) Bochniak. He served honorably in the U.S. Army.
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Ruth Megonigal
May 18, 2020
Ruth Ann Megonigal (nee Veitenhans), 73, of West Brandywine, PA, passed away May 18, 2020.
Born November 5, 1946 in Appleton, WI, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Helen Veitenhans. She served honorably in the U.S. Army for 4 years and worked as a dietary technician for Tel Hai for 27 years.
Ruth...
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