Feb 8, 2020

Grace Rita (nee Altieri) Scotese, age 90, of West Chester, PA, formerly of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on February 8, 2020.

She was the loving wife of the late Angelo “Scotty” Scotese; beloved mother of Barbara Hannan (Tom), Michael Scotese (Helen), and Denise Yorgey (Russ); proud grandmother of Tommy, Kevin, Marc, Timmy, Michael, Nicholas, and Dana;...

Feb 8, 2020

Carmen T. Giacchino, 95, of West Chester, PA, passed away on February 8, 2020 at Arbour Square.

Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1924, he was the son of the late Joseph and Jenny (Ordile) Giacchino. Carmen was the Founder and former President of Carman Ford/Lincoln in New Castle, DE. He enjoyed farming, listening to music, playing the...

Feb 7, 2020

Lucy B. Ciolko (nee Iniewicz), age 90, of the Nicetown Section of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on February 7, 2020.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Ludwig and Julia (nee Nowotarski) Iniewicz.  Lucy was a homemaker who loved her family and was a fabulous baker. She was famous for her pound cake. She...

Feb 7, 2020

Rita (nee Gallagher) Gallagher, 82, of Westtown, passed away on February 7, 2020.

Rita was blessed with a high intellect, strong curiosity, incredible mechanical aptitude, a dedication to finishing what she started, and a love for reading. She graduated magna cum laude, earning her BA in Psychology at age 62 and worked as an anger management counselor for...

Feb 6, 2020

Anna B. Heckler (nee Burns), age 98, of Hatboro, PA, formerly of Warminster, PA, passed away on February 6, 2020.  Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Anna Burns (nee Donis).

Anna had been employed for Philadelphia National Bank.

In addition to her parents, Anna was predeceased by her...

Feb 6, 2020

Susan Gail Duby, age 67, of West Chester, PA, formerly of West Windsor, NJ, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2020.

Born in Sanford, ME, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Alice (nee Chic) Duby.

Sue was the loving mother of Michael Scafidi (Danielle); the cherished grandmother of Leonardo Scafidi; and the sister of...

Feb 6, 2020

The Music you hear playing is called "Reflections and Images" which was composed by James Langdon Bucklin.  Please enjoy!!!

James Langdon Bucklin, 88, of Broomall, PA, passed away at home in the presence of his loving family on February 6, 2020.  He was the loving son of the late Ruth Lloyd Bucklin Farley. He is...

Feb 6, 2020

Elizabeth Moore Brady of Villanova, 97, departed this life on February 6, 2020.

Born in Gulph Mills, daughter of Peter and Anne (Davis) Moore, she decided early in high school that she loved classical music. After receiving free lessons from the cellists of the Philadelphia Orchestra while at the West Catholic Girls High School Orchestra, she continued...

Feb 5, 2020

June Elizabeth Reedy died on February 5, 2020.  She was 89 years old.

June was born in Brooklyn, New York, on June 30, 1930.  She was raised in Brooklyn and lived in the New York area for the first half of her life.  She married Robert J. Cave in 1955 (divorced in 1961), and married Joseph A....

Feb 5, 2020

Patricia Anne “Pat” Daley (nee Larney), age 79, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on February 5, 2020.  Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary Elizabeth Larney (nee Toppy).

Pat was employed a Registered Nurse.   She worked at the Holy Child Center in Rosemont, PA taking care of the elderly...

Feb 5, 2020

Daulton G. Leonard, age 25, of Palmyra, NJ, formerly of Newtown Square, PA, passed away suddenly on February 5, 2020.

Born in Upland, PA, he was the son of Patricia Ann (nee Rodarmel) Moore (John).

Daulton was the beloved husband of Aprilanne (nee McKenna) Leonard; the loving father of Alivia A. Leonard; the dear brother...

Feb 3, 2020

Joan H. McC Davis, 84, of Downingtown, PA, passed away on February 3, 2020.

Born in West Chester, PA in 1935, she was the daughter of the late John H. and Ruth W. (nee Barker) McConnell. Joan loved reading her Bible and told everyone she met “Jesus loves you”.

Joan was the beloved wife of...

Feb 2, 2020

J. Russell Davison, III, 37, of Wayne, PA, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020 - in "Rusty style" - quietly, and with dignity, and surrounded by love. Rusty was born November 30, 1982, in Phoenixville, PA. Rusty was the strong silent type. Not very flashy but he excelled at everything he did: Not just a Boy Scout but an...

Feb 1, 2020

Norma M. Kaune (nee Cooper), age 88, of Wayne, PA, passed away on February 1, 2020.

Born in Patterson, NJ to the late Cornelius and Loretta M. (nee Powers) Cooper,  Norma was a graduate of Patterson Eastside High School and was a homemaker and loving mother.

Norma was pre-deceased by her beloved husband Lester J....

Feb 1, 2020

Wendy L. Rothenberger of Chesterbrook, PA entered God’s embrace on February 1, 2020.  She was 51 years old.   She is survived by her mother, Joyce (Bauman) Rothenberger; siblings Creighton Rothenberger, Michele Weitzenkorn, Lisa Rothenberger-Winter and her husband, Roy Winter; and nephews Alex Weitzenkorn and Austin Weitzenkorn. She was predeceased by her father, George Rothenberger.  Wendy was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, friend...

Jan 31, 2020

John C. Guth, 70, of Downingtown, PA, passed away January 31, 2020. Born in Allentown, PA, he was a son of the late Charles David and Dorothy Guth. He was a graduate of West Chester State College School of Music. During his nearly 40 year career in the automotive industry, John helped provide assistance to people seeking automotive transportation....

Jan 31, 2020

Sherri Lynn Byrne (née Ziolkowski), 50, of Downingtown, Pa and formerly of Baltimore, MD passed away on January 31, 2020.

Born in Baltimore, MD, Sherri was the beloved daughter of Cheryl (née Cilento) Stevenson and the late Ronald Ziolkowski.

Sherri was the beloved wife of James Byrne; loving mother of Matthew J., Patrick J. and...

Jan 31, 2020

Maureen Widmeier, SHCJ, who was a Sister of the Holy Child Jesus for 72 years, died on her 97th birthday of complications of the flu at Holy Child Center in Rosemont, PA.

Born and raised in the Fairhill section of Philadelphia, Sister Maureen was the ninth of 13 children. She first came to know and love the...

Jan 30, 2020

Roberta K. Melson, 81, of Kutztown, PA, formerly of Exton, PA, passed away January 30, 2020.

Born February 23, 1938 in Oak Park, IL, she was a daughter of the late James and Adeline (nee Bush'll) Patton. She was a graduate of Wheaton College, IL; and was a passionate sales associate for Avon. Roberta enjoyed reading scripture and...

Jan 28, 2020

Russell A. “Russ” Basile, age 70, of Glenolden, PA, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2020.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Russell M. and Josephine (nee Nicolella) Basile.

Russ was a music therapist both at Don Guanella, and in his later years at geriatric centers.  He loved to make music...