William Earl "Bill" McElyea, Jr.
Mar 15, 2024
William Earl "Bill" McElyea, Jr. age 73, of Oxford, PA, passed away on March 15, 2024.
Born in Mountain City, TN, he was the son of the late William Earl and Ellen (née Rowe) McElyea.
Bill was a jack of all trades, most notably an Iron Worker for A & R Iron Works whose legacy stretches far beyond his professional endeavors. Throughout...
Paula Nyhart Gowen
Mar 15, 2024
Paula Nyhart Gowen, 82, of West Chester, PA passed away on March 15, 2024.
Born in September 1941, in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late John Paul and Mary Gertrude (née Moran) Nyhart.
Paula was known for her kindness, charm, wit and devotion to family. All who knew her will remember her genuine and infectious laugh.
She attended West Catholic,...
Sally A. Berkes
Mar 15, 2024
The world lost a beloved mother and grandmother, Sally A. Berkes “Nan”. She passed away peacefully on March 15th, 2024 at the age of 78 at Lankenau Medical Hospital. She is survived by her two sons Andrew and Jeffery, her two daughters-in-law Kate and Danielle and her four grandchildren, Kenzie (8), Bryan (6), Bryce (4) and Cassidy (4).
Sally was born...
Philip Earl Williams
Mar 14, 2024
Philip Earl Williams (1943 – 2024), a master heavy equipment mechanic and adventurer, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2024, at Dunwoody Village, Newtown Square, PA, USA. He was born in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada, and is survived by his children Paul (Krista) Williams, Nicole Williams (Florindo Marques) and Shannon Williams (Drew Chambers), his six grandchildren Eric and Alisha Williams,...
Edward T. Palubinski
Mar 14, 2024
Edward T. Palubinski (51), of Broomall PA, passed away suddenly on March 14, 2024.
Ed was born and raised in Audubon, PA. Throughout his childhood, he was a talented athlete who loved playing sports and cheering for his beloved Philadelphia pro sports teams (Go Birds). Ed started his schooling at Visitation BVM, and was a 1991 graduate of Methacton High School,...
Charles "Chuck" F. Schalch
Mar 14, 2024
Charles “Chuck” F. Schalch, 90, of West Chester, PA, passed away March 14, 2024. Beloved son of the late Charles and Teresa (nee Ross) Schalch.
Chuck was predeceased by his loving wife, Margaret “Penny” (nee Lineman) Schalch; Children, Charles J Schalch (Burnie), Carol Matznick (Michael), Barbara Sredenschek (Thomas), and Kimberly Joy Schalch (Jason); Grandchildren Kristi Gutteriez (Alberto), Tim Schalch, Andrew Matznick...
Evelyn C. Flynn
Mar 14, 2024
Evelyn “Lynn” C. Flynn (née Connolly), 90, formerly of Lewes, DE and Havertown, PA passed away on March 14, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Born in Nashville, TN in 1933, she was the beloved daughter of the late Sylvester M. Connolly.
Lynn was the beloved wife, for 70 years, of the late John C. Flynn; loving mother of Mary Beth O’Brien (the...
Michael Nicholas Scogna
Mar 13, 2024
After a valiant battle with cancer, Michael Nicholas Scogna was surrounded by his family as he passed away on March 13, 2024. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Soon Hee Cho, and his son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Katie-Lynn Scogna.
Michael was born on August 11, 1959 to Jules Scogna, who predeceased him, and Dora Duerr Scogna. He grew up in...
Kathleen M. Widmaier
Mar 13, 2024
Kathleen “Kate” M. Widmaier, 67, of Downingtown, PA, formerly of northeast Philadelphia , passed away March 13, 2024.
Born August 13, 1956 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of Nora (née McNulty) McKenna and the late Joseph McKenna.
Kate cherished her dog, Mickey. She loved clothes shopping and finding treasures at thrift stores.
Kate leaves behind the love of her...
John J. Smith
Mar 13, 2024
John J. "Big John" Smith, age 81, of West Chester, PA, passed away on March 13, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1942, he was the son of the late John A. and Mary (nee McTamney) Smith. John served honorably in the US Marine Corps. He was an avid Eagles and Phillies fan for life. John...
Elizabeth Ann Maggio
Mar 12, 2024
Elizabeth Anne Maggio, a beacon of strength and an embodiment of compassion, passed away on March 12, 2024, after a courageous 15-year battle with cancer. Born in Amherst, NY, on February 15, 1961, Beth was the eldest of five girls, whose early life was marked by a close-knit family, music, and sports. Her talent in playing the guitar, alongside her...
Kathleen P. Yeager
Mar 11, 2024
Kathleen P. (Green) Yeager, 78, a resident of West Chester, formerly of Media and longtime resident of Clifton Heights passed away on March 11, 2024.Kathy was born in Philadelphia to the late Harold M. and Catherine F. Green. Kathy was a graduate of Notre Dame High School in Moylan, PA. She was a longtime member of both Holy Cross Church and...
Patrick N. Mills
Mar 10, 2024
Patrick Nathan Mills, age 33, of Fort Myers, FL, formerly of Folsom, PA, passed away on March 10, 2024.
Born in Chester, Delaware County, PA, he was the son of Patrick J. and Denise C. (née Porter) Mills.
Patrick was a proud graduate of Ridley high school, class of 2008, where he excelled not only academically, but also in sports....
Christopher R. Orsini
Mar 10, 2024
Chris R Orsini, 55, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away suddenly on March 10, 2024. Beloved son of the late Raymond and Cheryl (née Sherpa) Orsini.
He was a loving father to his sons Christopher, Stephen and Brandon. Also survived by his fiancé Jamie Ann Goodman, his sister Dominica (Sunday) Sweeney, and her children, Scott and Lauren Sweeney, and his former...
Kathleen M. McDevitt (Kathy)
Mar 10, 2024
Kathleen M. McDevitt, (Kathy), age 71, of Morton, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 10, 2024.
Born in Darby, PA, she was the daughter of the late John J., Sr. and Kathleen (nee Gordon) Master. She was raised in Woodlyn, PA and after relocating several times throughout her life, she resided in Ridley Township.
Kathy dedicated 30 years...
Elizabeth Ann "Nancy" Mosco
Mar 10, 2024
Elizabeth Ann “Nancy” Mosco (nee Hawkins), age 83, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on March 10, 2024. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Hawkins (nee Gamble).
Nancy was known to many as a devoted Attendance Secretary. Her life was a tapestry woven with love for her family. She treasured moments spent surrounded...
Frank B. Foster III
Mar 9, 2024
Frank B. Foster, III, 89, of Birchrunville, Pa., passed away peacefully at home on March 9, 2024, with his family beside him. Frank had battled dementia late in his life. Born May 30, 1934, in Philadelphia, Pa., he was a son of the late Frank Brisbin Foster, Jr., and Marion Reed (Keator) Foster.
Frank grew up in Phoenixville, Pa., and Fairfield,...
Elizabeth M. "Bets" Gunsallus
Mar 8, 2024
Elizabeth M. Gunsallus 1944-2024
Elizabeth M. “Bets” Gunsallus, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, died suddenly at the age of 79. She was born to John E. Gunsallus, Sr. and Mary J. (nee Cunius) Gunsallus of Drexel Hill on August 16, 1944; their fourth child and only daughter.
Bets graduated from Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School in 1962, and began a career...
Dorothy A. Rigby
Mar 8, 2024
Dorothy "Starr" Rigby, 74, of Newtown Square, PA passed away peacefully March 8, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved daughter of the late Stanley W. and Dorothy A. (nee Crane) Ross.
Starr is survived by her devoted husband of 55 years, William F. Rigby; her children, Michael W. Rigby (Tami), Kelly A. Sharp (Edward), and Dana M....
Daniel P. Tennity
Mar 7, 2024
Daniel P. Tennity, 72, of Havertown, PA, passed away March 7, 2024. Beloved son of the late Kenneth W. and Mary Ellen (nee O’Loughlin) Tennity.
Daniel is survived his loving partner, Patti Hunt. Dan is also survived by his dear siblings; Lawrence Tennity, Kathleen Lanctot (Dexter), Sr. Mary Ellen Tennity IHM, Michael Tennity (Margaret), Eileen Tennity, Gerald Tennity; Sister-in-Law, Joan Tennity;...
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