Charles Dietzler
Oct 25, 2014
Charles B. Dietzler, Former Comptroller of Villanova University and Executive Director of Malvern Retreat House Surrounded by his family, Charles Borromeo Dietzler died peacefully at his home in Drexel Hill on October 25, 2014 at the age of 89. Charles recently celebrated 60 years of marriage to his beloved wife, Mary Anne. He was a loving father to nine children...
Gilbert Showalter
Oct 25, 2014
Gilbert H. Showalter, 89, World War II veteran and retired civil engineer, died October 25, 2014 of complications from pneumonia at Neighborhood Hospice in West Chester. Born in Camden, N.J. in 1925 to Elsie Bullen, Showalter worked diligently to rise from poverty. He graduated from his local high school and went on to serve in the US Army during World...
In Park
Oct 24, 2014
In Sik was born on April 30, 1942 and passed away on October 24, 2014. In Sik was a resident of Upper Darby. Funeral Service: The Donohue Funeral Homes 8401 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA 19082 Visitation Tuesday, October 28, 2014 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM The Donohue Funeral Home 3300 West Chester Pike Newtown Square 19073, United States
Elyssa Burke
Oct 23, 2014
Elyssa "Liz" S. Burke, (nee Schweizer), 79, of Media, PA and formerly of West Chester passed away on October 23, 2014. Born in Philadelphia in 1935, she was the daughter of the late Antonin B. and Pearl (Founds) Schweizer. She worked as an Administrative Assistant for JSP International in Great Valley until her retirement. She was the loving sister of...
Lydia Maier
Oct 22, 2014
Lydia E. Maier (nee Helmer), 89 of West Brandywine Township and formerly of Malvern passed away on October 22, 2014 at Freedom Village. Born in Stuttgart, Germany, she was the daughter of E. Helmer and Erna (Bughler) Helmer, both deceased. Lydia loved traveling to Germany, visiting relatives and going on cruises. She also enjoyed flower arranging. She was the beloved...
Anne Zumbo
Oct 22, 2014
Anne Zumbo, ebullient and steadfast wife and mother, died peacefully Wednesday afternoon, October 22,nd 2014. Originally and proudly hailing from Philadelphia, Anne (her father lovingly called her "Anna") also lived joyfully in Mickleton, New Jersey where she, along with her devoted husband Joseph, raised her two children Anthony and Matt. The couple then moved in semi-retirement to Willards, Maryland. Anne...
Antonia Dombrosky
Oct 20, 2014
Antonia Dombrosky, (nee Demidenko), 95 of Chester Springs, PA and formerly of Prospect Park, PA passed away on October 20, 2014. She was born in 1919 in Philadelphia, PA. Antonia was predeceased by her husband, Alexander Dombrosky. She was the loving mother of Marie Hawkins (John) of Honeybrook, PA, the late Alexander Dombrosky, Bonita Forte (Daniel) Aberdeen, MD, Bruce Dombrosky...
Marie Dibabbo
Oct 18, 2014
Marie R. Dibabbo (nee Acinapuro), age 85, of Havertown, PA, passed away on October 18, 2014. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Mary Acinapuro (nee Gallo). She was employed as an Administrative Assistant for the ATF (Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms) Department of the U.S. Federal Government. She was predeceased by her beloved husband John...
Maria Alejnikov
Oct 18, 2014
Maria Alejnikov (nee Horvath), age 88, of Downingtown, PA, passed away on October 18, 2014. Born in Vitnyéd, Hungary, she was the daughter of the late János and Terézia Horvath (nee Varga). Maria and her late husband, Frigyes Alejnikov, were co-owners of AF Upholstering Company in Berwyn, PA. She is survived by her children Peter F. (Karen M.) and Robert...
Loretta Widmaier
Oct 17, 2014
Loretta M. "Ret" Widmaier (nee Malloy), age 61, of Wayne, PA, formerly of Philadelphia and Narberth, PA, passed away on October 17, 2014. Loretta was employed as a Nurse Practitioner for the Philadelphia VA Medical Center for 27 years. She was the beloved wife of John G. "Jack" Widmaier, Jr. and the loving mother of John G. Widmaier, III. Dear...
Brian Arriviello
Oct 17, 2014
Brian M. Arriviello, of Cochranville, PA, formerly of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away suddenly on October 17, 2014. Beloved husband of Helene (nee Horan). Loving father of Maggie, Emma and Annie Arriviello. Dear son of Joanne (nee Gillespie) and the late Anthony J. Arriviello, Jr. Brother of Anthony, III (Carolyn) and Christopher (Stephanie) Arriviello. Also survived by many nieces, nephews...
Ilse Pappas
Oct 16, 2014
Ilse Pappas, 99, of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on October 16, 2014 with her beloved daughter Susan and son-in-law Clark by her side at Barclay Friends in West Chester. Born Anna Louise "Ilse" in 1914 in Machern (Leipzig), Germany, she was the third child born to the late Otto Max Hopfner and Olga Anna Losche. Mrs. Pappas was...
John Borzillo, Sr.
Oct 16, 2014
John M. Borzillo, Sr., age 80, of Devon, PA, formerly of Wayne, PA, passed away on October 16, 2014. Born in Norristown, PA, he was the son of the late Michael A. and Bertha A. Borzillo (nee Roediger). John served in the U.S. Air Force. He was the owner and President of Green Giant Landscaping, a commercial and residential landscape...
Dominic Aurillo
Oct 15, 2014
Dominic J. "Sonny" Aurillo, 79 of Glen Mills, PA passed away peacefully with his family at his side on October 15, 2014 at Neighborhood Hospice. Born in Lansdowne, PA Dominic was the son of the late Florence (Facciolo) and Felix Aurillo. He was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Dorothy E. (Simpson) Aurillo. Sonny was the loving father of...
Robert Phillips, Sr.
Oct 15, 2014
Robert A. Phillips, Sr., 81, of West Chester, PA passed away on October 15, 2014 at the Coatesville VA Medical Center. Born in Greensboro, NC in 1933, he was the son of Margaret A (Applewhite) and John A. Phillips, Sr., both deceased. He was also predeceased by his grandparents, Mr & Mrs. Henry Applewhite and Mr. & Mrs. Henry O....
Bridget Gallagher
Oct 14, 2014
Bridget Gallagher (nee McBride), 102 years young, of Broomall, PA, passed away on October 14, 2014. Born in Ardbane, County Donegal, Ireland, she was the daughter of the late Shaun and Bridget McBride (nee Coyle). Bridget is survived by her children Mary (Jack) McGowan of Springfield, PA and Shaun (Elaine) Gallagher of Memphis, TN, 9 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and many...
Jacqueline Pitt
Oct 14, 2014
Jacqueline C. Pitt (nee Martin), 81 of Chadds Ford, PA passed away on October 14, 2014 at Chester County Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Reading, PA, Jacqueline was the daughter of the late William and Caroline (Molony) Martin. Jacqueline graduated Valedictorian of her class from Muhlenberg Township High School, Laureldale, PA and received her Bachelor's Degree from...
Brigid Smyth
Oct 14, 2014
Brigid A. Smyth (nee Shiel), age 75, of Havertown, PA., on October 14, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Noel Smyth. Dear mother of Kevin Smyth (April Petrarca), Noel Smyth (Sue Kleponis), Brian Smyth (Patricia Toddy) and Judith Smyth (Dan DeAntonellis). Sister of Michael Shiel (late Patricia McMurragh), Mary Shiel (Carl Hood), Eileen Shiel, Joseph Shiel (Bridie Burke), Padraig Shiel...
Rosa Jones
Oct 14, 2014
Rosa M. Jones "Rosie" (nee Silva), 36, of Audubon, PA passed away on October 14, 2014. Born in Newark, NJ, Rosie was the daughter of Maria Emilia (Pataca) and Aderito H. Silva. She worked as a Dermatology Physician's Assistant. Rosie was the beloved wife of R. Wayne Jones; loving mother of Gwendolyn M. Jones; dear sister of Helena Tamasco. Relatives...
George Marshall
Oct 13, 2014
George D. Marshall, age 92, of Broomall, PA, formerly of Philadelphia, passed away on October 13, 2014. Beloved husband of Kathleen S. (nee Scott) Marshall; Loving father of Ethel Goyette (Basil), Dear brother of the late Virginia Woolston. Also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Saturday, October 18, 2014 9:30-10:20 AM...
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