Russell DeGrassa

Russell DeGrassa

Apr 26, 2016

Russell "Russ" DeGrassa, age 60, of Ridley Park, PA, passed away on April 26, 2016. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Harry DeGrassa and Barbara Fleenor Kelly. Russ was self-employed as a Master Carpenter. Russ was exceptionally skilled in the building trade, and always had an eye for design. He enjoyed time with his family,...

Sarah Falkowski

Sarah Falkowski

Apr 26, 2016

Sarah C. "Chris" Falkowski (nee McElwee), 81, of Media, formerly of Cape May Court House, passed away on April 26, 2016. Born in 1934 in Chester, PA she was the daughter of the late John and Helena (nee Timothy) McElwee. Chris graduated from Notre Dame de Lourdes, Moylan and worked as a Project Manager in Real Estate. She was politically...

Edward White

Edward White

Apr 26, 2016

Edward J. White, age 62, of Pipersville, PA, formerly of New Hope, PA and Springfield, PA, passed away on April 26, 2016. Beloved son of the late Paul E. and C. Therese White (nee Bertram). Loving brother of Kathleen Rago (Ernest), Michael White (Kelly), Rosemary White, Therese Waters (Joseph), Nancy Jamanow (Mazan), Diane White (Sharon Moore), David White (Debra), Marian...

Thomas Cunningham

Thomas Cunningham

Apr 25, 2016

Thomas J. Cunningham, 82, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on April 25, 2016. Born in 1933 in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Anthony and Catherine (nee Sherlock) Cunningham. Thomas was the beloved husband of Frances J. (nee Donterville) Cunningham; the loving father of Frances A. Trefz (Richard), Barbara A. Place (Kenneth), and Thomas O. Cunningham (Kim...

Richard Shoemaker

Richard Shoemaker

Apr 25, 2016

Richard S. "Dick" Shoemaker, 84, passed on April 25, 2016. He was born in 1932 in Canton, OH to the late Carl and Esther (Mathias) Shoemaker. Richard was predeceased by his loving wife, Marian (Stauffer) Shoemaker. Richard and Marian were longtime residents of Chester County, living in Westtown for nearly 60 years. He retired from Boeing Aircraft Company to become...

Joan McGettigan

Joan McGettigan

Apr 25, 2016

Joan M. McGettigan, 60, of Wayne, formerly of Drexel Hill, passed away at home surrounded by her family on April 25, 2016. Born in Philadelphia in 1956, she was the daughter of the late James C., Jr. and Elizabeth M. (nee Cleary) McGettigan. Joan graduated from Archbishop Prendergast High School and Cabrini College. She worked 40 years with Philadelphia College...

Patricia Dudley

Patricia Dudley

Apr 25, 2016

Patricia C. Dudley (nee McCann), 84, of Newtown Square, PA passed away on April 25, 2016. Born in Bryn Mawr, PA, Patricia was the daughter of the late Charles and Primrose (Jones) McCann. Patricia was a lifetime member and longtime secretary at St. Anastasia Parish in Newtown Square, PA. She was loved deeply by her family and friends. Patricia was...

Mr. Alexander Esq.

Mr. Alexander Esq.

Apr 22, 2016

DiSanti, Alexander A. Esq., age 81 of Media, PA passed away on April 22, 2016. Alexander graduated from St. Laurence School in 1948 and was awarded a full scholarship to LaSalle Prep. He graduated first in his class at West Catholic Prep (West Catholic High) in 1952 and was awarded a full scholarship to St. Joseph's University. Alexander graduated first...

Sandra Brown

Sandra Brown

Apr 22, 2016

After a bravely fought battle with ovarian cancer, Sandra Lee Brown, 75, of King of Prussia, passed away on April 22, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on October 23, 1940 in Altoona, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Clara Mae (Seymore) White. A devoted wife of fifty-four years, Sandy, as she was known, is survived...

Nancy McElroy

Nancy McElroy

Apr 21, 2016

Nancy Griffin McElroy, age 73, of Malvern, passed away on April 21, 2016. Born in McKees Rocks, PA, in 1942 to the late William and Helen (McCartney) Griffin, Nancy graduated from Baldwin High School in Baldwin, PA, in 1960. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Allegheny College in 1964 and later studied Education at Immaculata University. Nancy was...

Joseph Sweeney

Joseph Sweeney

Apr 21, 2016

Joseph F. X. Sweeney, age 94, of Devon, PA, formerly of the Fairmount section of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on April 21, 2016. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late John A. and Susanne Sweeney (nee Curran). He was a graduate of Roman Catholic High School in Philadelphia. He served in the United States Army during...

David Needs

David Needs

Apr 19, 2016

David D. Needs, age 91, of Upper Darby, PA, formerly of Broomall, PA, passed away on April 19, 2016. Born in Saint Nicholas, PA, he was the son of the late David and Olive Needs (nee Richards). David was a graduate of West Philadelphia High School. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He was employed...

John Morton

John Morton

Apr 19, 2016

John J. Morton, 97, of Folsom, PA passed away on April 19, 2016. Born in Colne, England in 1918, John was the son of the late John H. and Esther (McDermott) Morton. He served honorably in the US Army during World War II in Germany, France, the Philippines and Japan. He earned the Good Conduct Medal, Philippines Liberation Ribbon, American...

Estelle Myers

Estelle Myers

Apr 19, 2016

Estelle S. Myers (nee Hunt), age 80, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on April 19, 2016. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Estelle and Raymond Hunt, Sr. She was a graduate of West Philadelphia High School. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, James B. Myers. She is survived by her loving children Karen Robinson,...

Mary Sessa

Mary Sessa

Apr 19, 2016

Mary Jane Sessa (nee Murray), 84 years of age, of Springfield, PA, passed away on April 19, 2016. She was a 1949 graduate of Notre Dame High School, Moylan, PA and worked for the Philadelphia Inquirer as a Classified Advertising Representative. Mary Jane loved the beach, trips to the casinos and her Wildwood Days with family and friends. She cherished...

William Baer

William Baer

Apr 19, 2016

William (Billy) J. Baer, age 92, of Havertown, PA, passed away on April 19, 2016. Born in Norristown, PA, he was the son of the late John L. and Sophie Baer (nee Roehm). Billy served in the Merchant Marines from 1943-1946. During that time, he traveled the world. He rounded Cape Horn and the Cape of Good Hope on a...

Kurt Hecker

Kurt Hecker

Apr 19, 2016

Kurt A. Hecker, age 69, of Millsboro, DE, formerly of Upper Chichester, PA, passed away on April 19, 2016. Born in Chester, PA, he was the son of the late Max and Mabel Hecker (nee MacDade). He was employed as a shipper/receiver at Habbersatt Sausage. Kurt is survived by his beloved wife Jane M. Hecker (nee Kelleher), his children Kurt...

John Hooton Jr.

John Hooton Jr.

Apr 18, 2016

John Hooton, Jr., age 89, of West Chester, PA, formerly of Spring Lake Heights, NJ, passed away on April 18, 2016. Born in Elizabeth, NJ, he was the son of the late Mabel and John Hooton, Sr. John was a graduate of Linden High School and attended Union County Jr. College. He served in the military during World War II....

William Clement

William Clement

Apr 18, 2016

William "Bill" Clement, age 82, passed into eternity on April 18, 2016 at Maris Grove in Glen Mills, PA. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Howard and Ann Clement (nee Finnegan). He was a 1952 graduate of West Catholic Boys High School and was employed for Philadelphia Electric Company until his retirement. Bill was predeceased by...

Anne Holmes

Anne Holmes

Apr 17, 2016

Anne Desmond Holmes, of Media, PA, formerly of St. Davids and Ardmore, PA passed away on April 17, 2016. Anne was the daughter of the late Francis and Anne Desmond (nee Lane). She was a graduate of Haverford High School and Rosemont College. Beloved wife of Richard V. Holmes. Loving mother of Kathleen Hannum (Gary), Jane Holmes Hollingsworth (Bradford), Marion...

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