Helen Antonelli
Sep 2, 2013
Helen Marie Antonelli (nee Aylmer), 71, of Coatesville and formerly of Broomall, passed away on September 2, 2013. Born in Philadelphia, in 1942, Helen was the daughter of Helen D. (Rodgers) and James P. Aylmer, both deceased. She attended Archbishop Prendergast High School in Drexel Hill. Helen was the beloved wife for 54 years of Richard Antonelli; loving mother of...
William Pflaumer III
Sep 2, 2013
William H., Pflaumer, III, age 32, on September 2, 2013 of Collegeville, PA. Beloved son of Kathleen T. Watson (Richard) and the late William H. Pflaumer, Jr. Dear brother of Krysta P. (Stephen) Wagner, Patrick V. Ottaviano, Dana DelBuono, Gregory Watson and Diana Watson. Also survived by his 7 nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Friday 10-11...
Mr. James Smith
Sep 1, 2013
James F. Smith ,age 83, passed away on September 1, 2013. He was the Beloved husband of Barbara Smith (nee Quinn), Devoted father of James F. (Barbara), Jennifer Smith-Venango and the late Susan Beavers; father-in-law to Robert Beavers, loving Poppy to Jami, Patrick, Samantha, Michael and Kevin; Brother to Joan Coyle (the late Robert Coyle), Patricia (William) Jann, Thomas (Josephine)...
Mrs. Gloria Pilkington
Sep 1, 2013
Gloria Ann Pilkington, age 59, of Havertown, PA, passed away on September 1, 2013. Gloria grew up in Moorestown, NJ. She was the daughter of the late Stanley and Stella Wesolowski (nee Grohocki) and the beloved wife of the late Richard J. Pilkington. Gloria attended PGH Nursing School and was a R.N. at Delaware County Memorial Hospital for 20 years....
Mrs. Isabelle Melvin
Aug 30, 2013
Isabelle Melvin (nee Lister), on August 30, 2013 of Wynnewood, PA and Naples, FL, formerly of Upper Darby, PA. Beloved wife of the late James R. Melvin; loving mother of Mary Therese McNeeley, James R. Jr., Michael P. and Isabel Melvin; also survived by her 6 grandsons, her cousins, and many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited...
Brian Cooper
Aug 28, 2013
Brian E. Cooper, age 64, of Wayne, PA, formerly of King of Prussia, PA passed peacefully on August 28, 2013 at his residence. Beloved husband of Maureen D. (nee Daily), loving father of Christian (Bridget) Cooper, Alexis (Trevor) Sawyer and Ian (Christine Morrow) Cooper, dear grandfather of Fintan, Owen and Brendan. Brother of Denise (Raymond) Bruckno. Also survived by numerous...
Agnes Kovatis
Aug 28, 2013
Kovatis, Agnes M. (nee Gill), 90, passed away in her home in Hershey's Mill, West Chester, PA, surrounded by her loving family on August 28, 2013. Born in 1922 in Philadelphia, PA, Agnes was the daughter of Mary Ellen (Denney) and Martin Gill, both deceased. She was a graduate of West Catholic Girls High School in Philadelphia and worked as...
Paul Grillo, Jr.
Aug 28, 2013
Inspirational Former West Catholic Teacher, Local Poet and Artist Dies Paul B. Grillo, Jr. was a lifelong Philadelphian (b. 1943) and was, in his words, "educated at bus stops, record hops, and Jesuit schools". He was a brilliant educator for over forty years, teaching English Literature to students at the high school and college level at schools in and around...
Elizabeth Scheetz
Aug 26, 2013
Scheetz, Elizabeth R. "Betty" (nee Ewing), 90, of West Chester, PA and formerly of Norwood, PA passed away on August 26, 2013. Born in 1923 in Norwood, PA, Elizabeth was the daughter of Hannah O'Hara and James J. Ewing, both deceased. Elizabeth was one of the founding members of SS Simon & Jude Church. She was a Girl Scout Leader...
Eugene Dudley
Aug 25, 2013
Eugene C. Dudley, age 53, of Essington, PA, formerly of Broomall and Media, PA, passed away on August 25, 2013. Born in Darby, PA, he was the son of Patricia C. Dudley (nee McCann) and the late Eugene M. Dudley. He was employed as an automotive mechanic. In addition to his mother, Eugene is survived by his sisters Kathleen E....
Anna Dougherty
Aug 25, 2013
Anna V. Dougherty, age 98, of Drexel Hill, PA, a former 23 year resident of Coatesville, PA, passed away on August 25, 2013. Born in Mahanoy City, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Blum (nee Brennan). She is survived by her daughter Joan M. McCoy, 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her...
John Ziegler
Aug 25, 2013
John W. Ziegler, age 76, of Souderton, PA, passed away on August 25, 2013. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Ralph B. and Isabel Ziegler (nee Johnstone). He grew up in Mt. Airy and graduated from Springfield High School. John served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Era as Military Police for two years....
Zenia Cross
Aug 25, 2013
Zenia A. (nee Jancis), age 84, of Havertown, PA passed away on August 25, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Stanley W. Cross. Dear mother of David W. Cross and Linda A. Kisak (David C.). Loving grandmother of Emily V. and Natalie A. Kisak. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday, August 27, 2013 10:00-10:50 AM Annunciation BVM...
Paul Brinton
Aug 23, 2013
Paul S. Brinton, age 55, of Morgantown, PA went home to be with the Lord on August 23, 2013. Born in Chester County to Hilma Norton (nee Morgan) and Paul Brinton, Paul worked as a carpenter. Paul is survived by his beloved wife Dorothy E. Brinton (nee Yoder), his dear mother Hilma Norton (Jack), his brothers Lee Bowman of Pennsylvania,...
Mrs. Sandra Connelly
Aug 22, 2013
Connelly Sandra (Sandy) McNichol Connelly, 40, of Glenolden, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, August 22, 2013 after a courageous, inspiring battle with cancer. Her husband Chris, children Ryan & Evan and her loving family were by her side when she passed. Sandy was born on July 4th, 1973 in Hamilton Square, NJ, to devoted parents, Bill and...
Andre Nel
Aug 21, 2013
Andre Sean Nel, age 46, of Newtown Square, PA, passed away on August 21, 2013. Born Zimbabwe to Thora Warren, Andre worked as an independent software consultant. Andre is survived by his beloved life partner, John M. Hoguet, his mother Thora Warren (Tony Warren) of South Africa, his brother Louis Nel (Teri) and his nephew Luke Nel. In lieu of...
John Trahey, Sr.
Aug 21, 2013
John P. Trahey, Sr., age 85, a 53 year resident of Newtown Square, PA, passed away on August 21, 2013. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Jane Trahey. John served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a proud member of Operating Engineers Local 542 in Plymouth Meeting for 41...
Jennaro Cantelm
Aug 20, 2013
Jennaro P. Cantelm, age 86, of Havertown, PA, passed away on August 20, 2013. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Gicobe and Louise Cantelmi (nee Guilian). Jennaro was self-employed with Accent on Framing in Bryn Mawr. He retired in 2009. Jennaro is survived by his wife, Norma G. Cantelm (nee Stanco), his children Ronald P., Laurence...
Nicholas Dugan
Aug 20, 2013
Nicholas A. Dugan, age 21, of Havertown, PA, formerly of Upper Darby, PA, passed away suddenly on August 20, 2013. Born in Drexel Hill, he was the son of Patricia Ann Dugan (nee Cash) and the late Lawrence J. Dugan, Sr. Nicholas was a 2006 graduate of St. Laurence School and a 2010 graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School. He...
Walter Reiffer
Aug 20, 2013
Walter J. Reiffer, age 67, of Boothwyn, PA, formerly of Springfield, PA, passed away on August 20, 2013. Born in Darby, PA, he was the son of the late Edward and Victoria Reiffer (nee Romanski). Walter served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was employed as a Marine Machinist on the USS New Jersey in Camden, NJ....
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