Matthew F. Dougherty
May 23, 2024
Matthew F. Dougherty, aka MFD ARTIST age 51, of Phoenixville, PA, passed away on May 23, 2024. Born in Darby, PA, he was the beloved son of Elizabeth K. Dougherty (nee King) and the late Pasquale A. Dougherty.
Matthew was the loving father of Eli Finn Dougherty and caring brother of William T. Dougherty and Marijo Marchiafava (spouse David). Also survived...
Judith Shechter
May 23, 2024
Judith Shechter, 72, of Media passed away on 5/23/24 after a brief illness.
Judy was born in Queens, New York, graduated from the University of Rochester and earned a PhD in psychology from SUNY-Albany. She was an exemplary clinician of superb compassion, insight, and wisdom as can be attested by the numerous patients she treated during some 45 years of professional...
Julia Maslak
May 22, 2024
Julia Maslak passed away at home on May 23, 2024, at the age of 98. Julia was born on November 9, 1925 in Argentine, Pennsylvania. Her parents, Katherine Yuchnick and Michael Maslak had both immigrated to the United States from Ukraine in the early 1900s.
After the family moved to New York, Julie graduated from Johnson City High School...
Carla C. O'Neill
May 22, 2024
Carla C. O'Neill (nee Stott), beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away on May 22nd, 2024. She was born Carla Christine Stott on July 28, 1947, in Philadelphia to William and Carlene (nee Koch) Stott. Carla's kindness and caring nature endeared her to all who were fortunate enough to know her. In professional life, Carla excelled as a Purchasing...
Mervin L. Dissinger, Ph.D.
May 20, 2024
Mervin L. Dissinger, Ph.D., age 88, of Glen Mills, PA, and formerly of Yardley, PA, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2024.
Born in Cleona, PA, he was the son of the late Sterling Dissinger and Elizabeth (née Shenk) Benninghoff..
Mervin was a dedicated Professor at Rider College where he imparted his knowledge of Psychology to countless students. Mervin was also an...
Jo Anne M. Falkowski
May 20, 2024
Jo Anne M. Falkowski (née Lonetti), age 62, of Folsom, PA, passed away on May 20, 2024. She was a cherished wife, devoted mother, doting grandmother, and dear friend to many.
Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Domenick and Joan F. Lonetti (née Siegrist).
Jo Anne's journey through life was marked by kindness, creativity, and an unwavering dedication...
Edward Charles Nolan
May 20, 2024
Edward C. Nolan, age 89, of Havertown, PA, passed away on May 20, 2024.
Born in Collingdale, PA, he was the son of the late William B. and Theodora Frances (née Ratajski) Nolan.
Edward was the beloved husband of the late Elizabeth J. (nee Dowling) Nolan; the loving father of Elizabeth J. Capkin (Mark), Coleen M. Johnsen (Thomas), Edward W. Nolan, (Jolene),...
Robert S. Reali
May 20, 2024
Robert S. Reali, 62, of Honey Brook, PA, passed away May 20, 2024. Born November 9, 1961 in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Silvestro F. and Marie A. (nee Carbo) Reali and brother to Patricia Swinty (Bill) and Kathleen Reali Ponto.Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation 10:00 AM to 10:50 AM, Friday, May 24, 2024...
Mary Ellen Brown
May 19, 2024
Mary Ellen Brown, age 94, passed away May 19, 2024 at White Horse Village in Newtown Square PA.
She was born November 8th 1929 in Montclair (Glen Ridge) NJ, the 8th child of Ben H. Smith and Ella Mae Skelton. All her siblings are pre-deceased: Virginia (Firman), Ben, Marion (Peterson), Elouise (Anderson), David, Robert and Nancy (Heirholzer).
At Bloomfield high school...
Thomas James News, Sr.
May 19, 2024
Thomas James News Sr.
April 25th, 1938 - May 19th, 2024
Thomas (Tom) J. News Sr. departed this earthly realm on Sunday, May 19 after a brave battle in the Crozer Burn Unit. Tom was the son of Everett and Bessie News. He was born and raised in Chester. He attended the Pennsylvania Military College as...
Josephine (Jo) McKay
May 18, 2024
Josephine (Jo) McKay, age 91, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 18, 2024 in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania were she resided for the past three years. She was the daughter of Lewis Carafa and Elsie Marie Bradley, having been born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Jo is survived by her sisters Marie Barnes, Florida and Selena Berardi...
Suzanne Sharr
May 18, 2024
Suzanne “Sue” Sharr (née Saunders), age 61, of West Chester PA, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.
Sue was the beloved wife of Timothy Sharr. Loving mother of Kerri (Sean) Ryan, Natalie (Mike) McDevitt, Tim (Belinda) Sharr, Nikki (Jack) Pezzino, and Daniel Sharr. Loving Daughter of John H. Saunders and the late Eileen Saunders. She was the...
Thomas A. McElwee, III
May 16, 2024
Thomas A. McElwee, III, age 96, of Broomall, PA, beloved family man, fearless military veteran, dedicated teacher and highly recognized community volunteer, passed away on May 16, 2024.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Thomas A. Jr. and Florence (nee Oehrich) McElwee.
Growing up in the Bywood section of Upper Darby, Tom competed in the roller-skating state...
Nancy P. Curran
May 16, 2024
Nancy P. Curran, age 67, of Newtown Square, PA, passed away on May 16, 2024.
Born in Darby, PA, she was the daughter of the late James W. and Anne M. (née McCarthy) Curran.
Nancy is survived by her brother, James L. Curran (Annabelle), along with her niece, Caitlin Curran, and her two nephews, Patrick Curran and John Curran.
Throughout her career as...
Carl S. "Spike" Wallace, Jr.
May 13, 2024
Carl S. "Spike" Wallace, Jr., age 82, of Tampa, FL, formerly of West Chester, PA, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2024 surrounded by family.
Born in Green Bay, WI in 1942, he was the son of the late Carl S., Sr. and Marian (nee Jones) Wallace. He graduated from PJ Jacobs High School in Stevens Point, WI and went on...
Peter J. McKinney
May 13, 2024
Peter J. McKinney, 57, passed away on May 13, 2024.
Born October 4, 1966 in Dayton, OH, he was a son of Joseph E. McKinney (Jean) and the late Margaret (nee Szantay) McKinney.
Peter attended Bishop Shanahan High School, was an Eagle Scout and a practiced chef working at LaCotte in West Chester, PA, Hershey Mills Golf Club, PA, Western Hills and...
Lynda J. DiGioia
May 12, 2024
Lynda J. DiGioia (née Meier)
Lynda, beloved wife, mother, sister, and Gram, 70, of Newtown Square passed away peacefully on May 12, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.
Lynda was born on April 3rd, 1954, to Francis and Jean Meier (née Buckley). She spent her childhood in Newtown Square and attended Alice Grim and Marple Newtown Junior and Senior High School.
In early...
Teresa Joan (Glowinski) Hoffman
May 11, 2024
Teresa Joan (nee Glowinski) Hoffman, 68, of Newtown Square, PA passed away on May 11, 2024.
Born October 8, 1955 in Morecambe, England, she was a daughter of Joan (nee Barker) Glowinski and the late Antoni Glowinski.
A 1973 graduate of Pittston Area High School in northeast PA, Teresa went on to pursue an advanced nursing degree and graduated from Gwynedd Mercy...
Dr. Anthony Coletta
May 11, 2024
It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of Dr. Anthony Coletta on May 11, 2024, in Longport, NJ.
Tony (dad/doc/pop-pop) was born on August 13th, 1953 in Philadelphia. He was a beloved husband to Karen and a loving father to Maria (spouse Damien), Anthony (spouse Nastassja), and Nicholas (spouse Daniela). He was an ever-loving brother to Dee,...
William C. Jacobs
May 10, 2024
William C. Jacobs, 73, of Downingtown, PA, died peacefully in his home on May 10, 2024.
Born September 30, 1950 in Darby, PA, he was a son of the late Calvin E. and Geraldine (nee Barry) Jacobs.
William (Bill/Jake) attended Conestoga High School, and served in the Merchant Marines.
You could always count on Bill for a joke or a great story....
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