Walter Winther
Mar 14, 2016
Walter J. Winther died peacefully of natural causes on Monday, March 14, 2016. He was 89 years old and predeceased by Shirley, his wife of 68 years. Walt was born in Philadelphia, and after graduation from Frankford High he joined the Navy and was trained as a gunner in the TBF Avenger. He attended the Wharton School and became the...
William Davis
Mar 13, 2016
William K. Davis, age 56, of Malvern, PA, passed away on March 13, 2016. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of Mary C. Davis (nee Corse) and the late Harry P. Davis, Jr. He was a graduate of Conestoga High School and attended Penn State University. He was employed as a carpenter in the boating industry. In addition...
Matthew Sutter
Mar 13, 2016
Matthew S. Sutter, of Newtown Square, PA passed away on March 13, 2016 in an automobile accident at the age of 31. Matthew was a graduate of St. Charles Borromeo (1998), Episcopal Academy (2002) and attended LaSalle University. Matthew was a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, boyfriend, friend and coach. You were undeniably loyal, undoubtedly handsome, a voracious reader...
Herbert Rubenstein
Mar 13, 2016
Herbert Theodore Rubenstein, 90, of Cherry Hill NJ passed away on March 13, 2016, following a battle with pneumonia and cardiovascular disease. Born in 1925, he was the fifth child of Israel and Bella Rubenstein. Herb is survived by his wife Mary; children Vance (Teresa) and Eric; and grandchildren Hall, Max and Audrey. He served honorably in the Army, during...
Joan Seher
Mar 13, 2016
Joan A. Seher (nee Donovan), age 91, of Wayne, PA, formerly of Abington, PA, passed away on March 13, 2016. Born in Wheeling, WV, Joan was the daughter of the late John J. and Anna Donovan (nee Grogan). Joan was a graduate of Mt. St. Joseph Academy in Wheeling, WV. Joan was predeceased by her beloved husband, Frederick H. Seher....
John Humble
Mar 10, 2016
John F. X. Humble, 70, of Newtown Square, formerly of Clifton Heights and Philadelphia, passed away on March 10, 2016. Born in 1945 in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late John F. X. and Doris M. (nee Dean) Humble. John served honorably in the US Army. He loved to garden and fool around with cars. John was the...
Dorothy Byers
Mar 10, 2016
Dorothy B. Byers (nee Bickhardt), born in 1920, of Westbrook Park, PA passed away on March 10, 2016. Dorothy was very active in the Church choir and taught Sunday school at the Drexel Hill United Methodist Church. She worked for many years as the comptroller of Schoettle's Auto Body Shop. She was the beloved wife of the late G. Alvin...
Thomas Huston
Mar 9, 2016
Thomas E. Huston, 83, of Media, formerly of Broomall, passed away on March 9, 2016. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa in 1932 to Catherine (nee-Glauber) & David M. Huston. Thomas served honorably with the US Coast Guard & later worked as a litigation manager. He was the husband of the late Norma Jean (nee Minster) Huston; the father of...
Laura Cellucci
Mar 9, 2016
Laura R. Damiani Cellucci (nee Costantino), age 95, of Haverford, PA, passed away on March 9, 2016. Born in Abruzzi, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Nicola and Rosario Costantino (nee Rulli). Laura was employed in the landscaping business as a bookkeeper and also worked in the retail sales industry. She is survived by her daughters Clara J....
Mary Barnes
Mar 9, 2016
Mary T. Barnes (nee O'Donnell), age 86, of Springfield, PA, formerly of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on March 9, 2016. Mary was predeceased by her son, Michael Barnes. She is survived by her children Kelly A. Barnes, Daniel (Betty), Thomas (Partner Karl Buchert), Lawrence (the late Michelle), Robert, James (Agnes), her grandchildren Danielle Danisi (Joe), Chris (Mary) and Valerie,...
George Catania
Mar 9, 2016
George I. Catania, age 74, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on March 9, 2016. Born in Upper Darby, PA, he was the son of the late Ignatius G. and Pearl Catania (nee Gergentti). George was a graduate of Upper Darby High School and was employed as a Steamfitter with Local #420. He is survived by his beloved wife, Maria...
Huw Bradwell
Mar 8, 2016
Huw Bradwell, age 10, of Radnor, PA, passed away on Tuesday, the 8th of March after a valiant fight against leukemia. Born in Bryn Mawr, PA, he was the beloved son of Christopher and Lynne Bradwell. Huw was a student at Radnor Elementary School. In addition to his parents, Huw is survived by his loving sister and brother, Gwen and...
Rita Cosgrove
Mar 8, 2016
Rita M. Cosgrove (nee Conley), 92, of West Chester, passed away on March 8, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. Born in Philadelphia in 1923, she was the daughter of the late Joseph J. and Mary Ilda (nee McCabe) Conley. Rita was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a longtime resident of West Chester and a founding member...
James Mulqueen
Mar 8, 2016
James P. Mulqueen, age 47, a lifetime resident of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on March 8, 2016. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of Helen Mulqueen (nee Devlin). James was predeceased by his brother, John J. Mulqueen, Jr. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Relatives and friends are...
Elizabeth Gallagher
Mar 7, 2016
Elizabeth J. Gallagher (nee Dillalogue), 85, of West Chester, formerly of Gallitzin, passed away on March 7, 2016. Born in 1931 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Orazzio and Ginny (nee Jardine) Dillalogue. Elizabeth worked as a Registered Nurse. She was the wife of the late Donald R. Gallagher; the mother of Patrick Gallagher, Carles Marie Thomas,...
Laura Andrew
Mar 7, 2016
Laura Jean Andrew (nee Fitzhugh), age 91, a 49 year resident of Wayne, PA, passed away on March 7, 2016. Born in Bridgeport, WV, she was the daughter of the late Cleon Rosco and Mary Ernestine Fitzhugh (nee Forman). Mrs. Andrew attended West Virginia University. Mrs. Andrew was predeceased by her loving husband, Harold Blair Andrew. She is survived by...
Robert Risk Jr.
Mar 6, 2016
Robert Risk Jr., adored father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 6, 2016, five days before his 86th birthday. Born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania to Margaret Jamison and Robert Risk, Sr. in 1930, Bob enjoyed most of his life as a Wayne resident and enthusiast. Bob graduated from Radnor High School in 1948 and continued on to...
Dorothy McDonald
Mar 6, 2016
Dorothy L. McDonald (nee Brooks), age 89, of Drexel Hill, PA, formerly of Leesburg, FL, passed away on March 6, 2016. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd C. and Helen Brooks (nee Dugan). Dorothy was a graduate of West Catholic Girls High School in Philadelphia and was employed as a waitress at Pica's Restaurant...
James Backes
Mar 6, 2016
James R. Backes, 72, of West Chester, passed away on March 6, 2016 after a brief illness. Born in 1943 in Trenton, NJ, he was the son of the late Fredrick R. and Margaret (nee Norton) Backes. James served honorably in the US Marines. He graduated from West Chester University and worked as a recreational therapist at Wellington at Hershey's...
Dwight Ph.D
Mar 6, 2016
Dwight N. Peterson, Ph.D, age 54, of King of Prussia, PA, formerly of North Carolina, passed away on March 6, 2016. Born in Lawrence, MA. He was the son of C. Norman and Marlyce A. Peterson (nee Sturdy) of Harwich, MA. Dwight received his Ph.D in New Testament from Duke University in North Carolina. He was employed as a college...
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