Josephine Dettore
Feb 23, 2015
Josephine M. Dettore (nee Monastero), age 99, of Wynnewood, PA, passed away on February 23, 2015. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late James and Bella Monastero (nee Schmidt). Josephine was the beloved wife of the late Gilbert Dettore. Loving mother of Winifred D. Swift (Ralph) and Justin J. Dettore (the late Kathleen). Grandmother of Joseph Dettore...
John Koegler
Feb 23, 2015
John T. Koegler, age 79, of Radnor, PA and Beach Haven, NJ, passed away on February 23, 2015. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late John H. and Claire Koegler (nee Sparmaker). He was a graduate of LaSalle High School and LaSalle College, both in Philadelphia. He served in the United States Marine Corps. Mr. Koegler previously...
Lois Dornisch
Feb 22, 2015
Lois M. Dornisch (nee Battle), 82, on February 22, 2015, of West Chester, PA. Beloved wife of the late Joseph P. Dornisch; loving mother of Elizabeth Dornisch of West Chester, PA, Paul J. Dornisch (Jennifer) of Coatesville, PA and Susan C. Estes (David) of Unionville, PA and the late Lois Dornisch; dear grandmother of Abigail Dornisch, Devon Estes and David...
Baby Pfeffinger
Feb 21, 2015
Baby Christopher Joseph Pfeffinger, of Drexel Hill, PA, born on January 15, 2015, passed away on February 21, 2015. Christopher is the beloved son of Katelyn A. Pfeffinger and James J. McKnight. He is survived by his twin brother, Andrew, his sister Giavanna, his maternal grandparents A. Michael and Laura Pfeffinger, his paternal grandparents James McKnight and Tracy Tullie, and...
Ann Schlanser
Feb 21, 2015
Ann Bernadette Schlanser, after a hard fought 2 ½ year battle with ALS, was welcomed peacefully into the Lord's loving arms on February 21, 2015. Ann will always be remembered by those who knew her, not only for her genuine warmth, beautiful smile and charming Irish wit, but also for being a congenial hostess. Family and friends enjoyed many hours...
Martin Krakower
Feb 20, 2015
Martin W. Krakower, 48, of West Chester, PA, known to everyone who knew him as "Marty", passed away suddenly on February 20, 2015. Born in May 1966, in Staten Island NY, he was the son of Martin William Krakower and Joan Patricia Emrich. He was the oldest of 3 children leaving behind his brother Michael Emrich and sister Patricia Krakower....
David Helker, Sr.
Feb 20, 2015
David P. Helker, Sr, age 87 of Woodlyn, PA, formerly of Collingdale, PA and South Philadelphia, St. Richard's and St. Monica's parishes, passed away on February 20, 2015 at Taylor Inpatient Hospice surrounded by his loving family. Born in Philadelphia to the late Albert H. and Elizabeth M. (nee Donovan) Helker, David graduated from Temple University and proudly served his...
Dr. Watson, Jr.
Feb 19, 2015
Dr. Edward J. Watson, Jr., 86 of West Chester, PA passed away on February 19, 2015. Born in Endicott, NY in 1928, Edward was the son of the late Catherine (Kropp) and Edward J. Watson, Sr. He graduated from Notre Dame with a Ph. D. in Chemistry and worked as an Organic Chemist with Wyeth Labs in West Chester for...
Francis Dunbar
Feb 19, 2015
Francis E. "Dixie" Dunbar, age 94, of Glenolden, PA, formerly of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on February 19, 2015. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Charles and Frances Dunbar (nee Palmer). Dixie was a 1940 graduate of West Philadelphia Catholic High School for Boys, where he was a member of the Track team. He...
Nicandro Avila
Feb 19, 2015
Nicandro B. Avila, age 72, of Upper Darby, PA, formerly of Ginatilan, Cebu, passed away on February 19, 2015. Born in the Phillippines, he was the son of the late Roque and Teotima Avila (nee Emia). Nicandro is survived by his brothers Santiago and Crescencio B. Avila, his sisters Salvacion Bacalla and Nanette Avila and his nephews and nieces Grant,...
Catherine Lazzarotti
Feb 17, 2015
Catherine L. "Kitty" Lazzarotti (nee McAndrews),age 88, of Broomall, PA, passed away on February 17, 2015. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late James and Bridget McAndrews (nee Prendergast). Beloved wife of S. James Lazzarotti, Loving mother of Carmel Sabatini of West Chester, PA, James Lazzarotti (Kathy) of Richmond, VA, Annette Lazzarotti of Broomall, PA, Michael Lazzarotti...
Kathleen Covello
Feb 16, 2015
Kathleen A. Covello (nee Hayes), age 83, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on February 16, 2015. Born in Corona, NY, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Hayes (nee MacDonald). After her children were grown, Kathleen enjoyed a successful career in human resources. She is survived by her children Maryann (the late Gilbert) Bastian, Jamie Covello,...
Edna Tryon
Feb 16, 2015
Edna M. Tryon (nee Mergenthal), age 91, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on February 16, 2015. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna Mergenthal (nee Conrad). She was a graduate of Overbrook High School in Philadelphia. Edna was employed by the Prennsylvania Railroad in Philadelphia as an Audit Clerk. She was predeceased...
Ann Troy
Feb 16, 2015
Ann F. Troy of Villanova died the morning of February 16th at Bryn Mawr Hospital. Born July 20, 1932, in Merion, she was the daughter of Dr. Michael P and Mary (Nagle) Fogarty, both deceased. She was the wife of Paul E. Troy, Jr.; loving mother of Paul C. Troy (Liz) and Michael P. Troy (Alison); loving grandmother of Megan,...
Fortunato Schiavello
Feb 16, 2015
Fortunato "Jay" Schiavello, age 82, of Ocean City, NJ, formerly of West Chester, died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on February 16, 2015. Born in 1932 in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Carmela (Calla) and the late Fortunato Schiavello. He was the beloved husband of Laurajean (nee DeFelice); the loving father of Jay Schiavello (Terri), Maria...
Anthony Inverso
Feb 15, 2015
Anthony P. Inverso, 90, of West Chester, PA, beloved husband of the late Angela Inverso passed away peacefully at his home on February 15, 2015. Anthony was one of four children born to the late Peter and Rose Inverso. He was the devoted father of Lorraine (the late Al Clark), Robert (Jeanette) and Ronald (Irene), beloved grandfather of Tara (Joe),...
Mr. Dennis Licci
Feb 13, 2015
Dennis A. Licci., age 63, of Drexel Hill, PA passed away on February 13, 2015. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late George and Theresa Licci (nee Massaro). Dennis was employed with Aqua Water Company as a water purifier for 39 years and also served as the Chief Steward of the union. He was the Treasurer and...
Muriel Stuart
Feb 13, 2015
Muriel Miller Stuart, 91, of Riddle Village, Media, PA, formerly of North Brunswick, NJ, passed away on Friday morning, February 13, 2015. She was the widow of John William "Bill" Stuart, her husband of 60 years. She is survived by two sons, William (Barbara) of Bainbridge Island, WA, and Douglas (Catherine) of Havertown, PA. She is also survived by four...
Mary Long
Feb 13, 2015
Mary Carmella "Mella" Long, age 85, of Philadelphia, PA passed away on February 13, 2015. Mary Carmella was the daughter of Dr. William and Josephine Long (nee Klepper). First cousin of Jane Purtill and Eileen Hessman. Also survived by her nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday 10:00-10:30 AM Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, 6315 Lancaster...
Edward Forde, Sr.
Feb 13, 2015
Edward J. Forde, Sr. age 83, of Newtown Square, PA, died peacefully in his home on February 13, 2015. Raised on a farm in Edgemont, PA, his family relocated to the city in 1942 to support the war-effort. Ed graduated from St. Thomas More High School in 1949 and went to work for Westinghouse, along with his father and brother....
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