Karen A. Keough
Feb 20, 2023
Karen A. Keough (nèe Rokavec), age 70, of Coatesville, PA passed away on February 20th, 2023.
Karen was born on May 12th, 1952 in Carbondale, PA. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Frances M. (Borosky) Rokavec. Karen grew up in Forest City, PA.
Karen was the beloved wife of the late Warren T. Keough;...
Elinor S. Carroll
Feb 20, 2023
Elinor S. Carroll, 94, of Honey Brook, PA, formerly of Lionville, PA, passed away February 20, 2023.
Born January 25, 1929, in Lionville, PA, she was a daughter of the late Edwin and Rose (Spangler) Smedley.
Throughout her career, Elinor worked as a secretary at the Boy Scout Office, AI duPont and Ballymore, where she retired in 1993. Post retirement,...
Alma E. Linsley
Feb 19, 2023
Alma E. Linsley (nee Eccles), age 89, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on February 19, 2023. Born in the Germantown Section of Philadelphia, growing up in Radnor, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Eccles.
Alma has been retired for some time but held notable positions with Wayne Iron Works and TV Guide.
Alma enjoyed watching the news, keeping...
Douglas Franklin Donnolo
Feb 17, 2023
Douglas Franklin Donnolo, age 85, of Upper Chichester PA, passed away on February 17, 2023.
He was the son of the late William and Zella Donnolo. Douglas was predeceased by his brother William “Billy”, and sister Marie Alemani.
Douglas is survived by his beloved wife Virginia Donnolo, along with many nieces and nephews.
Douglas was a journeyman Ironworker for several...
Arthur "Art" Basciano
Feb 17, 2023
Arthur “Art” Basciano, age 80, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on February 17, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.Art was born in Drexel Hill, PA, to the late Dominick and Katherine (nee Piccolo) Basciano, and was predeceased by his loving wife Paulette (nee Scalone). He is survived by his adored children Arthur Basciano, Jr. (Diana), Andrea Basciano-Master (Michael), and...
Walter V. Rakitsky
Feb 16, 2023
Walter V. Rakitsky, age 91, of Broomall PA, passed away on February 16th, 2023.
He was the son of the late Dimitri James Rakitsky and Bronislava (nèe Granos) Rakitsky.
Walter was the beloved husband to the late Ann T. (nèe Tripodi) Rakitsky. He also had one older brother, the late Joseph Rakitsky.
Walter is survived by his...
Edward D. Maginn
Feb 15, 2023
Edward D. Maginn, 74, of Secane, PA passed away suddenly on February 15, 2023. He was the son of the late Francis & Dorothy (nee Lewis) Maginn. His sister Eileen and brother Frank predecease him.
Edward had been employed as a police officer for the federal government until his retirement. He was a decorated Marine Corp Vietnam War veteran....
Ethel C. Melhuish
Feb 15, 2023
Ethel Mae Comfort Melhuish, 89, passed away February 15, 2023, in Newtown Square, PA. She grew up in Pine Bush, NY, was a long-time resident of Fayetteville, PA, and a retired registered nurse. Ethel was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Ernest Melhuish, and her siblings, Emmet Comfort (Ann Jean) of Anchorage, AK, and Evelyn Kempf (John) of Manahawkin,...
Francis X. Lepera
Feb 15, 2023
Francis X. “Frank” Lepera, 83, of Wayne, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on February 15, 2023.
Frank is survived by his wife of 54 years, Joanne (nee Cicala) Lepera, his children, Debbie Scandone, Warminster, PA, Denise Rominger, Abingdon, MD, Gina Scandone, King of Prussia, PA, and his sister, Barbara Tomlinson (David), East Norriton, PA. He is also survived...
Bertha M. Creighton
Feb 15, 2023
Bertha M. Creighton (nee McElhone), age 89, of West Chester, PA, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2023.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Catherine (nee McLaughlin) McElhone.
Bertha attended the West Chester Area Senior Center for many years, where she played and officiated bingo and became friendly with many people. She also...
Marie T. Harrison
Feb 15, 2023
Marie T. Harrison, 91, of Glen Mills, PA, formerly of Springfield, PA., passed away on February 15, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert F. Harrison and daughter of the late Anthony & Angelina (nee Pupo) Mirarchi.
Marie is survived by her children Robert P. Harrison (Lynda) & Linda M. Fenley (Jim), her grandchildren Robert &...
David L. Marshall
Feb 14, 2023
David Laverne Marshall, 68, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on February 14, 2023.
Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1954, he was the son of the late Floyd and Marguerite Charity (nee Roland) Marshall. David served honorably in the US Air Force. He was a very kind, unassuming, gentle soul. Not one to seek attention, but quietly enjoyed watching his children,...
Belen P. Toledo
Feb 13, 2023
Belen “Nanay” Pasco Toledo, 89, passed away on Monday evening, February 13, 2023. Born in Sta.Isabel Kawit Cavite, Philippines, Belen immigrated to the United States with her family in 1960. She was a lifelong member of the Catholic Church. The eldest daughter of 8, a mother of 3, Nanay to 11 grandchildren and Lola Nanay to 6 great-grandchildren –...
Thomas R. Harper
Feb 13, 2023
Thomas R. Harper, age 86, of Phoenixville, PA, passed away on February 13, 2023. Born in Darby, PA, he was the son of the late John A. and Eleanor Harper (nee Coan).
Tom was a veteran of the United States Army. He had been employed as a Computer Programmer in the Financial Insurance industry.
Tom enjoyed bowling, gardening,...
Baldwin H. Popjoy
Feb 12, 2023
Baldwin “Buck” H. Popjoy, 86, of Glenmoore, PA, passed away February 12, 2023.
Born September 7, 1936 in Downingtown, PA, he was a son of the late Charles Talman Popjoy, Jr. and Emily (nee Hughes) Popjoy.
Buck was a 1954 graduate of Downingtown High School and worked as a brass machinist for Ball & Ball, Exton, PA, retiring in 1998.
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Mary C. "Marie" Crowley
Feb 12, 2023
Mary C. “Marie” Crowley (nee Duffy), age 80, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on February 12, 2023.
Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1942, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Winifred J. Duffy (nee Roan).
Marie was the beloved wife of George J. Crowley; loving mother of Michael A. Crowley, Megan A. Maltese (John), and...
Eileen M. Dwyer
Feb 12, 2023
Eileen M. Dwyer, 78, of Berwyn, PA, passed away February 12, 2023.
Born June 22, 1944 in Bala Cynwyd, PA, she was a daughter of the late John Henry and Anne (nee Quaid) Gallagher. Eileen spent her happy childhood with her sister Maryanne and younger brother John on Cornell Road. Their house fondly called the “21 do drop in” club...
Paul V. "Duff" Duffy, Jr.
Feb 11, 2023
Paul Duffy, 64, of Chesterbrook, PA died February 11th, 2023 at Paoli Hospital in Paoli, PA.
Born and raised in Elizabeth, NJ, Paul developed friendships that he maintained and cherished throughout the remainder of his life. For many years, he was the Creative Director for production company Altered Image in Matawan, NJ where he cultivated friendships with other creatives who...
Kathleen Theresa McCaffrey
Feb 10, 2023
Kathleen Theresa McCaffrey, age 76, of Havertown PA, passed on February 10th, 2023.
Kathleen was the daughter of the late Albert and Nellie (née Barlem) D’Annunzio. Born and raised in West Philadelphia, she attended St. Donato’s Grade School and West Catholic High School where she made lifelong friends and memories.
She met the love of her life, James Joseph McCaffrey Jr.,...
Lorraine M. Jones
Feb 10, 2023
Lorraine M. (nee O’Neill) Jones, 68, of Broomall, PA, passed away on February 10th, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Bryn Mawr, PA to the late James and Nora (nee Walls) O’Neill.
Lorraine was unanimously recognized as an innately kind and caring woman, always giving her time and compassion to others. As a Registered...
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