John J. Nelson, Sr.
Jul 17, 2023
John J. Nelson, Sr.January 21, 1938 – July 17, 2023
John J. Nelson, Sr., age 85, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on July 17, 2023. John proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a very talented man who loved his job and achieved a lot throughout his career.
As commercial interior design became more prevalent in...
Esther R. Overby
Jul 16, 2023
Esther R. Overby (nee Kirkland), age 86, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on July 16, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the beloved daughter of the late Samuel B. and Alice Kirkland (nee Baker).
“If anybody asks you, just who I am, tell them, I am redeemed.”
Esther was the loving mother of John Thomas Logan...
Dolores Elizabeth Learn
Jul 16, 2023
Dolores E. Learn, 90, of West Chester, PA, passed away on July 16th, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.
She had a deep faith in God and cherished her family, especially being with them during holidays and birthdays.
Born November 19, 1932, in Cambridge Springs, PA, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Jessie (née Cykoski) Kolin, and...
Be Hua
Jul 15, 2023
Mr. Be Hua, aged 88, of Broomall, PA, passed away on July 15, 2023. He was born in August 1934 in Can Tho, Vietnam, the son of the late Thai V. Hua and Hai T. Ngo.
In the 1960s, Mr. Hua served as a Major in the Republic of Vietnam Marines and was later appointed as the Military Attaché at...
Mariann C. MacNeal
Jul 15, 2023
Mariann C. MacNeal, age 74, of Media, PA, passed away unexpectedly on July 15, 2023.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Merle and Carmella (née Colella) James.
Mariann loved to watch videos on TikTok and she loved her mystery documentaries along with history podcasts. She also loved arts and crafts especially making wreaths for...
Sr. Mary Frances Nevins, SHCJ
Jul 15, 2023
Mary Frances Nevins, SHCJ
August 4, 1937 – July 15, 2023
Teacher, Social Worker, and Justice Advocate
Rosemont, Pennsylvania – Mary Frances Nevins, SHCJ, a Sister of the Holy Child Jesus for 67 years, died peacefully on Saturday, July 15, 2023. She was 85.
Francine Gunther, SHCJ, offered the following about her friend and fellow community member, “Sister Mary Frances...
Margaret M. Smith
Jul 15, 2023
Margaret “Peggy” M. Smith, 82, of West Chester passed away peacefully on July 15, 2023. She was born in Philadelphia, PA and lived there until 1975 when she moved to Cresskill, NJ. Peggy was a proud graduate of Little Flower Catholic High School in Philadelphia and went on to earn her certificate as an XRay Technician from the School of...
Christine M. Castorani
Jul 14, 2023
Christine M. Castorani, age 79, of Downingtown, PA, passed away on July 14, 2023.
Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1943, she was the daughter of the late Carmen J. and Christine (nee Del Grippo) Castorani.
Christine was the mother of Ronald and Elisa Antonelli; grandmother of Ronald G. Antonelli; predeceased by her brother, Daniel Castorani; also survived by...
Phillip B. Donley
Jul 14, 2023
In the early morning hours of July 14, 2023, Phillip Barnard Donley passed away peacefully at the White Horse Village. He was the beloved husband of Judith (Dorman) Donley for 65 years.
Born January 29th, 1935 in the coal mining town of Wheeling, West Virginia to “Ben” and Ruth Donley, Phil grew from an average student to one who found...
Molly S. Doyle
Jul 14, 2023
Molly S. Doyle (nee Holland), age 68, of Lansdale, PA, passed away on July 14, 2023.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA in 1955, she was the daughter of the late William and Margaret (nee Thomas) Holland. Molly enjoyed reading and doing needlepoint. She was an avid Eagles fan. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Molly was the...
Rosalie Foster
Jul 12, 2023
Rosalie C. Foster (nee Cristofalo), age 97, of Havertown, PA, passed away on July 12, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Adeline Cristofalo (nee Mollura).
Rosalie enjoyed cooking, gardening, crocheting, and family meals. She was a big family person and loved spending time with her family and making them meals whenever she...
Kenneth M. Krenicky
Jul 12, 2023
Kenneth Krenicky, 70, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania passed away on July 12, 2023.
Kenneth was born on July 22, 1952 to the late Michael and Florence Krenicky (nee Medvick) in Homestead, Pennsylvania. Kenneth graduated from West Mifflin High School and the University of Pittsburgh where he met the love of his life Susan who he married in 1977. He was also a...
John M. Cunningham
Jul 12, 2023
John M. Cunningham, age 65, of Havertown, PA, passed away on July 12, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Bernard and Virginia Lee Cunningham (nee Ferguson).
Described as larger than life, John was a force for good in the lives of everyone he met. His most treasured relationships were with his wife Anita, who...
Kevin Hadden
Jul 11, 2023
Kevin Hadden, born January 16, 1974, in Delaware County, PA, went home to his Heavenly Father on July 11, 2023.
Kevin is predeceased by his father, Gary Hadden. He is survived by his mother, Joan Martin, and step-father, Bill Martin, of Cape May, NJ; his brother, Gary Hadden, Jr., and sister-in-law, Michele Hadden, of Secane, PA; and his best friend,...
Francis John McNamee
Jul 11, 2023
Francis John McNamee of Exton, 78, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Maria Theresa (Fiore) McNamee with whom he shared 43 years of marriage. They were married in St. Callistus Church in 1969. Born in Philadelphia in 1944, he was the son of the late Patrick McNamee and Frances...
SSgt. Myami T. Smith
Jul 10, 2023
Myami Smith, 32, passed away unexpectedly on July 10, 2023 in Pensacola, Florida.
He was born June 6, 1991, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The son of Karen Cain and Allen Smith, Myami was 1 of 3 children, growing up in Philadelphia. He was educated in the Philadelphia public school system.
He graduated from University City High School. Myami also attended North...
Thomas Aloyssius "Tommy" Welding, Jr.
Jul 10, 2023
Thomas Aloyssius “Tommy” Welding, Jr., age 80, of Havertown, PA, passed away on July 10, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, PA he was the beloved son of the late Thomas A. and Anne J. Welding (nee Matson).
Tommy proudly served his country during the Vietnam Era in the United States Marine Corp. Tom was a big family man and loved nothing...
Ann M. White
Jul 10, 2023
Ann M. White (née Donohue), age 90, of West Chester, peacefully passed away in the comfort of her home on July 10, 2023.
Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late John G. Donohue and Mary Brennan Donohue. Ann grew up in Upper Darby and graduated from Villa Maria Academy.
Ann's professional path led her...
John J. Smith
Jul 9, 2023
John J. “Jack” Smith, on July 9th, age 84, of Cranberry Township PA, and previously of LewesDE, Burke, VA and originally Springfield, PA. Loving husband of Frances Smith for 59 years,and caring father of John J. Smith Jr. of Woodstock, NY (Nadja Petrov), Christopher Barry-Smith of Arlington, MA (Lori), and Julia Castagnero of Zelienople, PA. Fun-loving andsupportive grandfather to Annie,...
Brian Timothy Hickey
Jul 9, 2023
Brian Timothy Hickey, age 48, of Havertown, PA, passed away on July 9, 2023.
Brian was a life-long resident of Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Born in Darby, he was the son of the late John Joseph and Carole Jane (née White) Hickey. Brian grew up in the Westbrook Park section of Upper Darby and raised his family in Havertown.
After graduating...
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