Thomas E. Doran
Feb 9, 2023
Tom passed away at home on February 9, 2023, after a long illness. Tom is survived by his beloved wife Donna Franchetti VMD, and many cousins nieces and nephews.
Tom graduated from College of the Holy Cross and University of Pennsylvania Law School. He began his career in law in 1971 at Dilworth Paxon and then moved to Dechert...
Cele Bernard
Feb 9, 2023
Cele Bernard, age 96, of Elkins Park, PA, formerly of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on February 9, 2023.
Cele had been employed as a legal secretary and also as a seamstress. She was a spirited woman with strong values. She enjoyed her daily trips to McDonald’s.
A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, February 14, 2023...
Richard R. Ferguson Jr.
Feb 9, 2023
Richard R. Ferguson Jr., 65, of Downingtown, PA passed away on February 9, 2023.
Born in Media, PA in 1957, he was the son of the late Richard R. Ferguson Sr. and Joan M. Keuerleber Follett.
Richard was the step-son of Edward Follett; brother of Linda Harmon; step-brother of Andrew Follett, Lauren Borrell and Richard Kulokoski.
Services and interment are...
Kathryn Ditton Keithley
Feb 8, 2023
Kathryn D. Keithley (nee Ditton), age 77, of Wayne, PA, passed away on February 8, 2023. Born in Des Plaines, IL, Kathryn was the daughter of the late John and Marjorie Ditton.
Kathryn had been employed as a Psychologist. She worked at PATH in Northeast Philadelphia.
Kathryn volunteered at Surrey Services. She enjoyed movies, plays, puzzles, Suduko...
Louis F. Gentry
Feb 8, 2023
Louis F. Gentry, 92, of Coatesville, PA, passed away on February 8, 2023.
Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1930, he was the son of the late Lewis and Gertrude (nee Doud) Gentry. Louis was a proud graduate of Roman Catholic High School. He played tennis and soccer in his youth. Louis served honorably in the US Army...
Emily J. Johnson
Feb 8, 2023
Emily J. Johnson (née Jay), age 87, passed away on February 8th, 2023.
Born in Philadelphia in 1935 to Kenneth and Emily (née Strayline) Jay, Emily grew up in Hartford Connecticut. She was an only child but developed numerous lasting friendships, many into adulthood. She continued to build deep and lovingattachments along the way, especially with her dearest friends Alice...
Paul Joseph Eckert, Jr.
Feb 6, 2023
Paul Joseph Eckert, Jr., age 36, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on February 6, 2023.
Born in Bryn Mawr, PA, he was the son of Paul Joseph Eckert, Sr. and Rossana (née Lelli) Hauslein.
Paul was a graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School, Class of 2004. He worked as a computer technician at his own computer repair business. Paul...
Michael Emidio Durinzi
Feb 4, 2023
It is with great sadness that his family announces the death of Michael Emidio Durinzi, age 62. He passed away at his home in West Chester, PA on February 4, 2023 after a courageous battle with ALS FTD.
Mike D had a larger than life personality that filled every room he entered. He was genuinely interested in everyone he met,...
Helene Halligan
Feb 4, 2023
Helene Halligan (nee O’Brien), age 62, of Havertown, PA, passed away on February 4, 2023. Born in Wynnewood, PA, she was the daughter of Patricia (nee Cunningham) and the late John F. O’Brien.
Helene was the beloved wife of Mark Halligan Sr. for 39 years. Devoted mother to Mark Halligan Jr., Lauren (Kevin) Funston, and Kevin Halligan. Cherished grandmother of Jack...
Arlene M. Baxter
Feb 4, 2023
Arlene M. (nee Cooper) Baxter, 82, of West Chester, PA, passed away February 4, 2023.
Born January 31, 1941 in Brooklyn, NY, she was a daughter of the late John and Edna (nee Schroeder) Cooper.
Arlene enjoyed traveling with family and friends and had been fortunate to visit many countries and National Parks. If the Phillies game was being televised...
Margaret "Marge" M. Reilly
Feb 3, 2023
Margaret M. “Marge” Reilly (née Stritch), age 96, of Broomall PA, passed away at her home peacefully surrounded by her family on February 3rd, 2023.
Born in Philadelphia, she was the caring daughter of the late Stephen J. and Margaret (née Dunlea) Stritch.
She was the beloved wife of the late Bernard F. Reilly; the loving mother of Margaret M....
Eric W. Welke
Feb 3, 2023
Eric William Welke, 71, of Downingtown, PA, passed away peacefully the morning of February 3, 2023, surrounded by loving family.
Born January 19, 1952, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late Herman William and Dolores Rachel (nee Koch) Welke. With unbounded energy and limitless enthusiasm, Eric grew up a resilient force who always left a lasting...
Charles P. "Cardy" Crawford
Feb 2, 2023
Charles P. Crawford (“Cardy”), 78, lifelong resident of Wayne, PA passed away on February 2, 2023. He was the son of the late Fronefield Crawford, Sr. and Nancy Parker. He was the beloved husband of Sandra L. Klein; loving father of Chad W. Crawford and his wife Sheri; adoring grandfather of Oliver C. Crawford, Simon M. Crawford, Andrew M. Crawford,...
David P. Faucher
Feb 2, 2023
David P. Faucher, 74, of West Chester, PA, formerly of Portsmouth, RI, passed away at home February 2, 2023.
Born May 27, 1948 in Worcester, MA, he was a son of the late Vincent R. and Mary E. (nee Sullivan) Faucher.
A graduate of the United States Naval Academy (Class of 1970), David worked as a Supply Corps...
Teresa Lynne "Terry" Vignola
Feb 2, 2023
Teresa Lynne Vignola passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, February 2nd surrounded by family and friends. She is survived by her wife, Nancy Shields, whom she loved deeply, and her beloved companion poodle, Cali.
Terry was born in San Diego, CA, before moving to Rehoboth Beach, DE, at a young age. She graduated from Cape Henlopen...
Robert (Bob) P. Chichester
Feb 2, 2023
Bob Chichester, age 82, of Glen Mills, PA (formerly Millsboro, DE) passed away peacefully on February 2, 2023.
Born in Passaic, NJ, he was the son of the late Walter E. and Hildegard L. (née Kraft) Chichester.
A graphic artist by trade, Bob was well-known for his homemade crafts and gifts, particularly his yearly Christmas ornament. An avid reader, Bob...
Roberta V. Schaum
Feb 1, 2023
Roberta V. Schaum (née Vogel), Bobbie, age 82, of West Chester, PA, passed peacefully on February 1, 2023.
Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late John A. and Orabelle H. Vogel.
A graduate of Upper Darby High School. Bobbie was the beloved mother of her two children, Andrew Schaum, (Jennifer) and Virginia Alger, (J.C.);...
Joseph J. Hoffacker
Feb 1, 2023
Joseph J. Hoffacker, 90, of Exton, PA and formerly of Clifton Heights, passed away on February 1, 2023.
Beloved husband of the late Catherine Hoffacker, loving father of Mary Kay Haag, Robert Hoffacker (Ro), Carol Riegel (Dan) and Joseph Hoffacker (Sonia); loving grandfather of 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Friends and relatives are invited to his Funeral Mass 11:00 AM Monday,...
Suzann G. "Sue" McDyer
Feb 1, 2023
Suzann G. “Sue” McDyer (nee Duncan), age 76, of Wynnewood, PA, passed away on February 1, 2023. Born in Bryn Mawr, PA she was the daughter of the late Charles J. and Catherine T. Duncan (nee O’Brien).
Sue was the beloved wife of Thomas E. McDyer; loving mother of Jill A. Gormley (Thomas), John G. Hunter, III (Pixie), and Kristen...
Paul McCaffrey
Feb 1, 2023
Paul McCaffrey, 70, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on February 1, 2023.
Born in Ballygawley, County Tyrone, Ireland in 1952, he was the son of the late Patrick and Kathleen (nee Noble) McCaffrey.
Paul was the loving brother of Helen, Don, Frank, Paddy, June, and Claire; predeceased by his siblings, Delia, Brendan, and Maureen; also survived by his nieces,...
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