Frances (Fay) Mary Gregg
Aug 12, 2023
Frances (Fay) Mary (née Carter) Gregg of Newtown Square, PA passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at the age of 87. Fay was born on February 19, 1936 in King of Prussia, PA and grew up in Ardmore, PA. She graduated from Lower Merion High School and Bryn Mawr Hospital School of Nursing. Fay...
Sheila V. Hegar
Aug 12, 2023
Sheila V. Hegar, age 96, of Glen Mills, PA, formerly of Upper Darby, PA passed away on August 12, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the beloved daughter of Joseph B. and Delia A. (nee Conway) Hegar.
Sheila graduated from West Catholic High School for Girls. She attended Misericordia School of Nursing and then went on to earn...
Joseph T. F. Quinn
Aug 11, 2023
The Honorable Joseph T. F. Quinn (“Joe”), 90, of Upper Darby, PA passed away peacefully on August 11, 2023.
Joe is survived by his beloved wife, Kathleen M. (Clinton), his children Kathleen Quinn-Lyon (Peter), Mary Beth Morrissey (John), CAPT, USN (Ret) Thomas J. Quinn (Heather), Susan Narducci and daughter-in-law Kathleen W. Quinn. He is also survived by 15...
Kenneth M. "Kenny" Murtha
Aug 10, 2023
Kenneth M. Murtha, 67, of Ridley Township, formerly of Upper Darby Township, passed away on August 10, 2023. He succumbed peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by family.Kenneth, lovingly known as Kenny, was born in Philadelphia. He was an alumnus of St. Louis and St. Laurence parochial schools, Monsignor Bonner High School, and Drexel University. He also attended...
Carl Robert Spiron
Aug 9, 2023
Carl Robert “Rob” Spiron, 74, of West Chester, PA, passed away August 9, 2023.
Born July 3, 1949 in Philadelphia, PA, he was a son of the late Marvin H. and Eleanor (nee Perna) Spiron.
Rob served honorably in the U.S. Navy Reserves.
Upon graduation from Monsignor Bonner High School, Rob began his career as a machinist at the Philadelphia...
Elizabeth K. Kaufki
Aug 8, 2023
Elizabeth K Kaufki, formerly of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on August 8th , 2023. She was 80 years old.
Elizabeth was born on September 9th, 1942 in Lebanon County, PA. Her parents, Harold and Margaret Knoll, raised her as an only child in a small town named Richland. Her father, Harold, worked as the town dentist. He also spent many...
Herbert S. "Herb" Wilkie
Aug 8, 2023
Herbert S. “Herb” Wilkie, age 62, of Radnor, PA, passed away suddenly from an unexpected heart attack on August 8, 2023. Born in Letterkenny County Donegal, Ireland, he was the son of the late Jack and Violet (nee Love) Wilkie.
Family was first and foremost to Herb, he especially adored his grandchildren. Herb was extremely driven and was a hard...
Howard W. Calkins
Aug 8, 2023
Howard William Calkins, 85, of West Chester, PA, formerly of Aston, PA, passed away surrounded by his loving family on August 8, 2023.
Originally from Syracuse, NY, Howard was the son of Howard and Jane (Zimmerman) Calkins. He graduated in 1958 from St. Mary School for the Deaf and soon after relocated to Philadelphia, PA to attend Penn College. He...
Leo R. Knapp Jr.
Aug 8, 2023
Leo R. Knapp Jr., 90, of West Chester, PA passed away peacefully on August 8, 2023 surrounded by his family, after a courageous 3-year battle with dementia.
Leo was born to Leo R. Knapp, Sr. and Kathryn Knapp (née LaVelle) on September 10, 1932 in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
He is survived by his wife, Connie Knapp (née Strigari) of 60...
Thomas P. Krehnbrink
Aug 7, 2023
Thomas Paul Krehnbrink, 87, passed away peacefully at home on August 7, 2023. He is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years Joan K. (nee Baker), and son Daniel S. (from a previous marriage).
Born June 2, 1936 in Cincinnati Ohio, Tom was raised by a loving family in Queens, New York. He received a BS in Civil Engineering...
Anne Marie Hayes
Aug 6, 2023
Anne Marie Hayes (nee Murphy), age 91, of Morton, PA, passed away on August 6, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the beloved daughter of Richard and Anna M. Murphy (nee Deeck).
Anne lived an enriched life surrounded by people who loved her immensely. She was the proud mother of Robyn Young, Lesley Theodore, Edward Young, and Karen...
Michael O. Pansini
Aug 5, 2023
Michael O. Pansini, age 63, of Villanova, PA, passed away on August 5, 2023.
Born in Bronx, NY, he was the devoted son of Oronzo and Maria (née Pietrantonio) Pansini.
Michael was the beloved husband of Elisa M. (née Mendez Rivera) Pansini; loving father of Bridget, Laura (Alex Parkinson), Maria, and Natalie; caring brother of Anna Berardi (Marco) and...
Anthony Joseph "Tony" DeRose, Jr.
Aug 5, 2023
Anthony Joseph “Tony” DeRose, Jr., age 81, passed away on August 5, 2023 at Crozer Hospital of Cancer complications.
Tony was raised in Southwest Philadelphia and attended John Bartram High School. He then joined the U.S. Air Force before becoming a Pipe Fitter at various locations including Boeing, Westinghouse, Limerick Power Plant, and Philadelphia Navy Yard. Tony loved his...
Eleanor J. "Ellie" Burke
Aug 4, 2023
Eleanor Joan Burke (Ellie) died peacefully at home on 8/4/23, in West Allis, Wisconsin, after a long battle with cancer. She was 71 years old. Ellie was talented in many fields. She was a glass artist, musician, and master gardener. She performed as lead singer in the group Jet Pack in the 1970s. Her singing even delighted her studio neighbors...
Ruth C. Haegele
Aug 4, 2023
Ruth C. Haegele, 89, of West Chester, PA passed away on August 4, 2023.
Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1934, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Mary (née May) Teel.
Ruth was the beloved wife of the late Warren O. Haegele; loving mother of Mark Haegele, D.O. (Nancy), Trina Carney, Warren Haegele Jr., Kurt Haegele (Lisa), the...
Stephen Martin-Chester
Aug 2, 2023
Stephen "Stevie" Martin-Chester, 73, of Norristown, PA, formerly of CT, passed away August 2, 2023.
Born in New Haven, CT in 1950, Stevie was the son of the late Harold and Dorthy Martin.
He was the beloved husband of Arthur Martin-Chester. He is survived by his step-children, Eric Chester (Jennifer), Gregory Chester, and Jennifer Hatcher (Council), grandchildren Talia, Miles, Joseph,...
James P. Murphy III
Aug 2, 2023
James “Jim” Patrick Murphy III, husband, father, grandfather, Investment Banker, and WWII B-17 Commander, died on August 2, 2023 at 98 years of age In West Chester, PA.
Born on April 14th 1925 in Sumner, Iowa, he was the youngest of the four sons of James Patrick Murphy II and Agnes O’Malley Murphy. All four Murphy brothers were active during...
Hugh F. Cannon
Aug 2, 2023
Hugh F. Cannon, 64, of Ridley Park, PA passed away on August 2, 2023. He was the son of the late Walter F. Cannon, Jr and Dolores (nee Lilley) Cannon.
Hugh was a career cement mason Local 592 for over 30 years. He was a huge Notre Dame football fan and had played football himself for Lansdowne/Aldan high school. Hugh...
John J. Doran
Jul 31, 2023
John J. Doran, 81, of Honey Brook, PA and formerly of West Chester and Philadelphia, PA passed away July 31, 2023.
John was for the last 16 years the Chester County Recorder of Deeds Clerk.
John helped implement and oversee the Veterans Program for Chester County. John served in the US Air Force (1959-63) and retired from the Philadelphia Police...
Robert E. McKelvey Jr.
Jul 30, 2023
In Loving Memory of Mr. Robert (Bob) Edward McKelvey, Jr.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. Robert (Bob) Edward McKelvey, Jr., who peacefully left us on Sunday, July 30th, 2023, at Brightview Assisted Living in Devon, PA. He was 88 years old. Bob was born on December 25, 1934 in Boston, Massachusetts, son of...
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