Aug 13, 2019

Lewis William “Bill” Bluemle, Jr., a distinguished scientist, educator, and physician, passed away on August 13, 2019 at his home in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.  Born in 1921, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Bill was the son of Lewis William Bluemle, Sr., and Ora May Waltz Bluemle. Bill learned the value of a dollar during the Great Depression by working as a...

Aug 12, 2019

Mario Tascione, age 88, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on August 12, 2019.  Born in Abruzzo, Italy, he was the son of the late Panfilo and Rosaria Tascione (nee Palmucci).

Mario had been employed as a tailor for After Six in Philadelphia, PA.

Mario was a charming, strong, and generous person.  He was extremely...

Aug 12, 2019

Patricia A. Carson, age 75, of West Chester, PA, formerly of N. Wildwood, NJ and Poconos, PA, passed away on August 12, 2019. Born in Stroudsburg, PA to the late Leroy and Helen (nee Stout) Keiper.

Patricia was an avid golfer and skier. She loved the N. Wildwood beaches. She enjoyed cooking and entertaining family.

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Aug 11, 2019

JANET ANNE SMITH  1937-2019

In a life that was completely dedicated to Christ’s love, Janet Anne Smith responded joyfully and peacefully when called to her eternal home on Sunday, August 11, 2019.

She was the loving daughter of her late parents, Max Vincent and Elizabeth (Finkell) Gilbert; the second child of twelve with eight sisters...

Aug 10, 2019

David Ayers Byerley, age 91, of Broomall, PA, passed away on August 10, 2019. Born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Russell J. and Evelyn Esther (nee Ayers) Byerley.

David was the keeper of family history.

David was the loving father of David M. Byerley (Margaret); beloved grandfather of David J., Daniel R., Elaine M.,...

Aug 9, 2019

Priscilla Emmons Rogers “Ponny”,  age 69, of Parkesburg, PA , passed away on August 9, 2019 at the Brandywine Hospital, Coatesville, PA,  after a long sickness.

She was born in Baltimore, MD to the late Kintzing Blyth Emmons and Priscilla Comfort  Emmons. Her older brother, John F. Emmons of Atlanta, GA, survives her.

Growing up...

Aug 9, 2019

Rita A. Cardillo, age 89, of Ridley Park, PA passed away on August 9, 2019. Born August 6, 1930 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the loving daughter of the late Jasper and Carmela (nee Crilli) Cini.

Rita was an old fashioned Italian mom who spent most of her time in the kitchen. She was a strong, witty,...

Aug 9, 2019

Joyce Marie Kelly (nee McGrath) was welcomed in the arms of our heavenly father on August 9, 2019. Joyce was born in Bryn Mawr, PA on August 23, 1949.

She attended Prendergast High School where she graduated in 1967. During that time she met the love of her life, her husband of 49 years, Mike Kelly. Joyce...

Aug 9, 2019

Charlotte Hauck Fielding passed away peacefully on Friday evening, August 9.  She was 92. Born in Trunstadt, Germany she emigrated to the US with her parents John and Elizabeth Hauck and brothers Albin and Paul in 1928. Growing up in NJ, she graduated from Jonathan Dayton Regional High School in Springfield, NJ before meeting the love of her life,...

Aug 8, 2019

Nancy J. Halpin (nee Henry), age 100, of West Chester, PA, passed away on August 8, 2019. Born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Joseph P. and Eva I. (nee Burns) Henry. She was the youngest of six siblings.

Nancy belonged to the O’Mahoney Association in Southwest Philadelphia. She was an avid reader, had a strong Catholic faith,...

Aug 6, 2019

Donald Francis Federico, Sr., of West Chester, PA, passed away on August 6, 2019.

Donald was the beloved husband of the late Deanna (nee Weitort) Federico; loving father of Donald Federico, Jr. (Megan), Mark Federico (Darlene), Stephen Federico (Melissa), and Edward Federico (Steven); caring grandfather of Myles (Jess), Baley, Colby, Danielle, Jordan, Camryn, Samantha, Logan, and Jacob;...

Aug 6, 2019

Edward C. “Ed” Rominger, 91, of Downingtown, PA, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2019. Born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Jules A. and Marcella (nee Culin) Rominger.

Ed enjoyed playing the saxophone when he was younger in the West Catholic School Band. As an adult, he enjoyed playing the saxophone in the Senior Band. He...

Aug 6, 2019

Barbara Kammer, 82, of Lansdowne, PA passed away from natural causes in her home on Aug 6, 2019.

Loving aunt will be greatly missed by her 4 nieces: Donna DeMarco, Kathy (Tom) Driscoll, Nancy (Chuck) Green and Tricia Wood and 8 great nieces & nephews: CJ, Domenico, Sean, Julianna, Steven, Victoria, Carly & Gabriella.

She...

Aug 6, 2019

Joan M. Reilly (nee Mattis), age 86, formerly of North Wales, PA and Ocean City, NJ, died on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 of complications from Alzheimer’s Disease at the Quadrangle in Haverford, PA, where she had lived since 2009.

Born to the late John and Helen Mattis in Philadelphia, she attended Holy Child and St. Mary’s Academy....

Aug 5, 2019

Robert C. Rogers, age 55, of Secane, PA formerly of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away suddenly on August 5, 2019. He was the beloved son of Robin Lipsky (nee Benkert) and Wilbur Rogers.

Robert served his country as a Marine. While serving as a Marine, Robert, became permanently disabled.

Robert was the loving brother of...

Aug 5, 2019

Margaret M. Wyatt (nee Duffy), age 98, of Broomall, PA, formerly of Havertown, PA, passed away on August 5, 2019.

Born in Philadelphia, PA to the late James and Mary (nee Brennan) Duffy, Margaret was a graduate of West Catholic High School for Girls and Misericordia School of Nursing. She was a homemaker and mother to her...

Aug 5, 2019

Helen Marie Healy, 90, of Playa Del Rey, CA, and formerly of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on August 5, 2019.

Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1929, she was the daughter of the late Daniel J., Sr. and Catherine A. (nee Lavelle) Healy.

Helen was predeceased by her siblings, Daniel J. Healy, John J. “Jack” Healy,...

Aug 4, 2019

Doreen A. Pratt (nee Cotter), age 83, of West Chester, PA formerly of New York City, NY and Bath, ME, passed away on August 4, 2019. She was the loving daughter of the late Alice Fisk (nee Leeman). Doreen was a woman of great strength and character. She dedicated her life to her family, her children, and grandchildren. Known...

Aug 3, 2019

On Saturday August 3, 2019, a remarkable life story came to an end. Edmund Fitzmaurice Ford (Ed), of Malvern, PA, a Beloved Husband, Father, Son, Brother and most importantly Friend to many passed away suddenly at the age of 50.

Ed was born in Darby, Pennsylvania, to Constance (née Fitzmaurice) and the late Robert J. Ford on...

Aug 2, 2019

"Family is not an important thing; it is everything." -Michael J. Fox

John Foster Dunwoody, age 79, passed away at his home in Springfield, PA on August 2, 2019 in the loving embrace of his wife, Mary Ann Dunwoody ( Breen-Cahalan).

John was a loving, generous and community-oriented man who put his family above all...