John Joseph Lyons
Jan 7, 2024
John Joseph Lyons, age 64, of Ocean View, DE, formerly of West Chester, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 7, 2024. He was battling lymphoma and had complications due to pneumonia.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late William P. Lyons and Elizabeth Mary (née Haigh) Lyons. John’s family moved to Havertown, PA,...
Diana M. Cutler
Jan 7, 2024
Diana Cutler (nee Miller) 81, was born March 8,1942, in Philadelphia, PA, grew up in Springfield (Delco) PA, and resided with her husband, Noah Cutler, at Hershey’s Mill in East Goshen, Chester County, PA, having previously resided in St. David’s, PA, and in Drexel Hill, PA. She passed from this life on Sunday, January 7, at Paoli Memorial Hospital, survived...
Mary Frances Kusner
Jan 7, 2024
Mary Frances Kusner died peacefully in her home on Sunday, January 7, 2024. A longtime resident of Drexel Hill, PA, Mary (and her dog Bailey) were known and loved by many of her neighbors.
Mary was born in Philadelphia, PA to Edward John Kusner and Mary Frances (Yeager) Kusner and spent the first part of her life growing up in Southwest Philadelphia...
Margaret I. Willey
Jan 7, 2024
Margaret I. Willey 95, of Downingtown, PA went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 7, 2024, after a period of declining health. She was a faithful Christian who loved her church, family and friends and prayed for them daily.
Born in 1928 in Philadelphia, PA, Margaret was the daughter of the late Percy and...
Robert R. Harshaw
Jan 6, 2024
Robert R. “Bob” Harshaw III, or Dever as most knew him, 70, West Chester, PA, passed away January 6, 2024.
Bob was born on March 24, 1953 in Bryn Mawr, PA, he was a son of the late Robert R. and Wilma (nee Packer) Harshaw Jr.
Bob was the “Chevy” man. He had a great passion for classic cars, racing...
Stanley Mitchell Payne Amey
Jan 5, 2024
Stanley Mitchell Payne Amey, age 78 of Wynnewood, PA, passed away Friday, January 5th, 2024. He was the son to the late Alfred Milton Payne and Mary Stanley Brown Amey.
Stanley was a Marine veteran and former Commander of American Legion Post 545 Merion. As a proud American and loving family man, there was nothing more important to him...
Ann E. McHugh
Jan 4, 2024
Ann E. (nee McMahon) McHugh of Havertown, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 4th, 2024, at the age of 89. Ann was the beloved daughter of the late Edward and Ellen (nee McBride) McMahon. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Gerald F. McHugh and dear brother, John McMahon. Ann is survived by her children, Patricia Ann...
Meredith S. Mann
Jan 4, 2024
Meredith S. Mann of Springfield, PA passed away on January 4, 2024. Meredith was 43 years old. She worked for the Federal Reserve Bank and served as the Information Security Officer. She is survived by her Husband of 18 years Michael, twin children David and Elizabeth 13, her parents Russell and Linda Kinner of Surprise, AZ and Michael’s parents, J....
Evelyn Rose Knell
Jan 4, 2024
Evelyn R. Knell, age 85, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away January 4 th, 2024. She is predeceased by her parents Leon and Margaret Woodruff (nee Fries).
Evelyn was someone who enjoyed her favorite soap operas, traveling to the Ocean City and Wildwood, and she never missed out on the fun things in life. She was a huge Phillies...
Madeline Spatichia
Jan 4, 2024
Madeline Spatichia, age 93, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on January 4, 2024.
Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Matthew and Ruth (née Cellucci) Ceriale.
Madeline had many different jobs during her lifetime. She worked as a switchboard operator, then in retail, a nanny, and a bank teller. She juggled all these...
James "Jimmy" Meehan
Jan 4, 2024
Jimmy Meehan was born on June 29th, 1937 in the foothills of the Blue Stack Mountains in County Donegal, Drimalost Ireland. He was raised in his father’s family home, surrounded by his grandparents, parents and his 10 siblings. The values of love and loyalty to his family were deeply ingrained at a young age - as was his love of...
William E. "Bill" NesSmith, Jr.
Jan 4, 2024
William E. "Bill" NesSmith, Jr., age 83, of West Chester, PA, passed away on January 4, 2024.
Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1940, he was the son of the late William E., Sr. and Jane (née Sharpley) NesSmith.
Bill served honorably in the US Army. He worked as a mechanic and was the owner and operator of Bill's Automotive,...
Elinor Ohanian
Jan 2, 2024
Elinor Ohanian, age 87, of Cherry Hill, NJ, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2024, with both her son and daughter holding her hand. She was born and raised in Northeast Philadelphia and then moved to Southwest Philadelphia after getting married.
Elinor was the daughter of the late Russell and Isabelle (née Rowles) Titus. She was the beloved wife of...
Willowdean Legg
Jan 2, 2024
Willowdean “Willow” Legg (née Foster) entered Heaven's gates to meet Jesus after a stubborn and brave battle with congestive heart failure on Jan. 2. She was 82.
Born in Powhatan, W. Va., and raised in Beckley, W. Va., Willow was one of 10 children. She had an early love of learning and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School. As a...
Richard Vincent Trefz, Jr.
Jan 2, 2024
Richard “Rich” Vincent Trefz Jr., age 81, of Springfield, PA passed away on January 2, 2024.
Born in Darby, PA in 1942, Rich was the beloved son of the late Richard V. and Gertrude (née Geoghegan) Trefz.
He grew up in Ridley Park, PA and was a 1960 graduate of St. James High School in Chester, PA.
Rich served honorably...
Frank P. McLaughlin
Jan 1, 2024
McLaughlin, Francis (Frank) Patrick – 79, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on January 1, 2024. He was born in Darby, PA and grew up in Lansdowne, PA and Drexel Park, he enjoyed summers in Margate with his family. He attended St. Andrew’s grade school and graduated from St. Joe’s Prep and St. Joseph’s University. He served in the...
Christine E. Corey
Jan 1, 2024
Christine E. Corey of Springfield, PA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on January 1, 2024 at the age of 82.
Chris was the beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Corey; proud mom of Tina (Andy) Garrity, Michelle (Nick) Kutufaris, Renee (Casey) Scullin and Steven (Cassie) Corey; sister of Jack (Patricia) Neiss; cherished Meme to Corey Ann, Nicky,...
Florence C. Scarano
Dec 31, 2023
Florence C. Scarano (nee Koble) was born in Philadelphia on January 25, 1936 to Fred and Martha (nee Aiken) Koble. She is preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Dominic “Skee” Scarano. She is survived by her son Shawn Scarano (Jennifer), her two sisters, Marlene Foody (Ed) and Darlene Mandarino. She is preceded in death by her brother...
Walter John Erb
Dec 30, 2023
Walter John Erb, age 68, passed away December 30, 2023. Beloved son to the late Walter and Helen D. (nee Frisch) Erb.
Walter is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen (nee McGovern) Erb; Daughter, Pamela Ann Franks; Grandchildren, Nathalie and Hayden; Sisters, Mary Ann Tucker (Late Thomas), Madaline “Midge” Cahill (Late Albert). He was predeceased by his dear sister Dolores...
Sr. Aileen J. Caroline Conway
Dec 29, 2023
Caroline Conway, SHCJ(Mother Mary Caroline)
September 25, 1928 – December 29, 2023Teacher, Administrator, Spiritual Director, Thai Chi Instructor
Rosemont, Pennsylvania – Caroline Conway, a Sister of the Holy Child Jesus for 69 years, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 29. She was 95.
Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, Sister Caroline was educated at Holy Child Academy. Her musical gifts were...
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