John Ostien
Feb 7, 2016
John A. Ostien, age 63, a 36 year resident of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on February 7, 2016. Born in Darby, PA, he was the son of Albert and Frances Ostien (nee Gargan). John was a graduate of Philadelphia University. He was employed as the Body Shop Manager of Martin Collision in Bala Cynwyd. John was a member of...
Mrs. Elizabeth McFarlane
Feb 6, 2016
Elizabeth L. "Betty" "Aunt Betty" (nee Smeltzer), age 94, of Bryn Mawr, PA, formerly of Upper Darby, PA passed away on February 6, 2016. Beloved wife of the late James McFarlane, Jr., loving mother of James C. McFarlane (Maria), cherished grandmother of Sarah Lauren and James Edward McFarlane. Beloved aunt of the late Shirley Robinson. Also survived by her niece...
Deborah Williams
Feb 6, 2016
Deborah Christina Williams (nee Carr), 57, of Downingtown passed away on February 6, 2016. Born in 1960 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of Jean Butch and the late Frank Carr. Deborah was a 1978 graduate of Collingdale High School, then attended Drexel University and West Chester University where she studied her passion, interior design. After graduation she beautified...
William Bissell
Feb 5, 2016
William Morris Bissell, age 71, of Devon, PA formerly of Downingtown, PA passed away on February 5, 2016. William was the beloved husband of the late Sylvia Bissell (nee Witmer). William is survived by his cherished daughters Jennifer E. Bissell, Edith A. Bissell, and Juliana R. Flora (Vincent A. Jr.) and his adored grandson Cole V. Flora. Relatives and friends...
Ann Derk
Feb 3, 2016
Ann K. Derk (nee Kertis), 90, of West Chester, formerly of Media, passed away peacefully at home on February 3, 2016. Born in 1925 in Chester, PA, she was the daughter of the late George and Anna (nee Zolko) Kertis. Ann enjoyed luncheons with family and friends, spending time with her grandchildren, reading, and working in her garden and yard....
Terrence Mulhern
Feb 2, 2016
Terrence Michael Mulhern, longtime resident of Newtown Square, Pennsylvania passed away quietly surrounded by family, after having succumbed to a serious illness. He is survived by his wife, Mary Beth (nee Finocchio) of 34 years, and their son, Christopher. He is also survived by seven siblings; Owen ("Herm") F. Mulhern (Jeanne), Robert M. Mulhern (Judith), Dennis M. Mulhern (Diane), Philip...
Robert McNabb
Feb 2, 2016
Robert J. McNabb, age 86, of Wayne, PA, passed away on February 2, 2016. Born in West Roxbury, MA, he was the son of the late Frank and Mary Elizabeth McNabb (nee Cratty). He was employed as a Financial Advisor with James M. Davidson, LLC in Wayne, PA. He is survived by his beloved wife Mary G. McNabb (nee Rea),...
Kathleen Blosinski
Feb 2, 2016
Kathleen Blosinski (nee Rice), 85, of Gradyville, formerly of Fort Myers, FL, passed away on February 2, 2016. Born in 1931 in Revere, NC, she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Faye (nee Ramsey) Rice. Kathleen loved her grandchildren and being with her friends. She enjoyed visiting Fort Myers, FL, playing golf, reading, and dancing. She was the...
Peter Tyrrell
Feb 1, 2016
Peter "Pete" A. Tyrrell Jr, 87, a 47-year resident of Newtown Square, died with his family on February 1, 2016. Born in Philadelphia, Pete was raised in Upper Darby with his two sisters. Peter graduated from Upper Darby High School in 1946. Until last year, Pete coordinated reunion events for the Class of 46 and produced a monthly newsletter for...
Neil Gilmour Jr.
Feb 1, 2016
Neil Gilmour, Jr., P.E., age 91, of White Horse Village in Newtown Square, PA, a former long-time resident of Moorestown, NJ, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2016. Beloved husband of Doris Gilmour (nee Myers) for 66 years and devoted father of Neil III, John and Christine Kaighn, all of whom survive him. He is also survived by his brother,...
Mr. Thomas Trainor
Feb 1, 2016
Thomas L. Trainor, "Mr T", age 83, of Springfield, PA, formerly of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on February 1, 2016. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Thomas and Marie Trainor (nee Kelly). Tom was a 1950 graduate of West Catholic High School for Boys. He served in the United States Air Force during the...
Allen Deitch
Jan 31, 2016
Allen Deitch, age 84, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2016, at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, VA. Born on June 23, 1931 in Palmerton, PA, he was the son of Meyer and Ida Deitch. He graduated from Hazleton High School in 1949 and from Pennsylvania State University in 1953 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. Following...
Elizabeth McGettigan
Jan 31, 2016
Elizabeth A. McGettigan (nee O'Neill), age 87, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on January 31, 2016. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth O'Neill (nee Curran). She was a graduate of Notre Dame High School in Moylan, PA and also a graduate of Pierce Junior College. She was a devout member of...
Elizabeth McHugh
Jan 30, 2016
Elizabeth C. McHugh (nee Crothers), age 90, a 65 year resident of Broomall, PA, passed away on January 30, 2016. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Louis S. and Elizabeth A. Crothers (nee Steeley). Elizabeth was employed as a waitress at B. Altman in St. Davids, PA for 25 years. She retired in 1989. Elizabeth...
Mrs. Jane Bonner
Jan 29, 2016
Bonner, Jane (Nee Snell) on January 29, 2016, 85yrs, of West Chester, PA formerly of Newtown Square, PA and Cape May, NJ. Beloved wife of James. Loving mother of James A., III (Denise), John T. (Catherine), Andrew V. (Marla), Michele B. (William), Dawn B. (Robert), Matthew J. (Donna), Marianne K., Jane B. (Charles) and the late Mary Jude. Grandmom Bertie...
Hank Munyan
Jan 28, 2016
Henry C. Munyan, age 63, of Devon, PA, passed away on January 28, 2016. Born in Chestertown, MD, he was the son of the late Robert K. and Marion J. Munyan (nee Raynor). He was a self-employed contractor with many talents from excavating to construction. Hank was predeceased by his son baby Steven Thomas Munyan. He is survived by his...
Albert Tolvaisa
Jan 28, 2016
Albert Tolvaisa, age 87, of Drexel Hill, PA, formerly of South Philadelphia, PA, passed away on January 28, 2016. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Stanley and Regina Tolvaisa. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War era. Albert had been employed as a Correctional Officer at Graterford Prison. Albert was predeceased...
John Baxter
Jan 28, 2016
John Michael Baxter, 77, of West Chester, PA and formerly of Windsor, NY passed away on January 28, 2016. Born in 1938 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late John and Ida Baxter. He was the beloved husband of Arlene (Cooper) Baxter; loving father of Jim Baxter (Erin), John Baxter (Ellen) and Jennifer Swawola (Edward); loving grandfather...
John Gibbons
Jan 28, 2016
John J. (Jack) Gibbons of West Chester, Chairman & CEO of Tseng Labs, a graphics chip maker that was once ranked the fastest growing tech company in Philadelphia, has died of heart failure at the age of 77. Jack was born in 1938 in Philadelphia, and grew up in Wayne, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Malvern Preparatory High School in 1956,...
Sara Charles
Jan 27, 2016
Sara C. Charles (nee Clevenger), 91 years of age, of Devon, PA, formerly of Lancaster and Havertown, PA, passed away on January 27, 2016. Beloved wife of the late David W. Charles; loving mother of David W. (Lois), Betsy C. Lacey (Thomas) and John A. (Wendy); also survived by her 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited...
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