Marc Allen Kurtz, Sr.
Jan 1, 2023
Marc Allen Kurtz, Sr. passed away on January 1, 2023, surrounded by his family. Marc was born on September 5, 1948 in Philadelphia, PA. He was the son of the late Leonard and Ethel (nee Reilly) Kurtz. He is survived by his loving wife Barbara, children Jacqueline (Alan) Mendenhall, Marc Jr., and Kristen (Jet) Kurtz, as well as his grandchildren...
N. Charles Henss, Jr.
Jan 1, 2023
N. Charles Henss Jr., 66, of Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood, passed away at Swedish Covenant Hospital, January 1, 2023.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Norman Sr. and Patricia Burke Henss.
Charles was an honors graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. He was very creative and throughout his career, he worked in advertising as a copy...
Eleanor G. Jawers
Jan 1, 2023
Eleanor Gertrude Jawers (nee Malone), age 98, of Lima, PA and formerly of Upper Darby, PA and Newtown Square, PA passed away peacefully the morning of January 1, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, she was the precious daughter of the late James J. and Gertrude Malone (nee Cremin).
Eleanor was the beloved wife of the late Raymond Jawers, loving mother of...
Edward James Smith
Jan 1, 2023
Edward James Smith
May 14, 1942- January 1, 2023
Edward James Smith “Jim”, 80, passed away peacefully on January 1st, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones. Jim was born in Philadelphia, PA on May 14, 1942 to Russell and Mary Smith (née Flanagan). He was raised in Upper Darby, PA and attended school at St Laurence Grade School and Monsignor...
Molly Eileen Schwartz
Dec 31, 2022
Molly Eileen Schwartz (nee Damerell), age 79, of Chadds Ford, PA passed away peacefully on December 31, 2022. Molly was born on July 15, 1943 in Lowestoft, Suffolk County, England.
Molly was a compassionate, creative, kindhearted woman. Molly brought joy to her friends and those who knew her. Molly converted to Judaism in 1969 to be married to her husband,...
Rita D. Brady
Dec 31, 2022
Rita D. Brady (nee McManus), age 95, of Havertown, PA, passed away on December 31, 2022. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Helen McManus (nee Hart).
Rita was the beloved wife of the late Paul R. Brady; loving mother of Paul Brady, III (Sharon), Eileen Donaldson (Gary), Maureen Chrest (Mitchel), Suzanne Potter (Kevin),...
Joseph Peter Francisco
Dec 30, 2022
Joseph Peter Francisco, 62, of Glenn Mills, Pennsylvania, died tragically, December 30, 2022, the victim of a traffic accident, while on holiday in Lewes, Delaware. Joe had planned to spend New Year’s Eve with friends in nearby Rehoboth Beach. Joe was a licensed professional counselor/psychotherapist affiliated both with Crozer Keystone Health Care and with Cognizant Behavioral Health Services, Chadds Ford,...
Isora S. "Daisy" Fernandez
Dec 30, 2022
Isora S. “Daisy” Fernandez, age 86, of Havertown, PA, passed away on December 30, 2022. Born in Sagua La Grande, Cuba, she was the daughter of the late Abelardo and Felicita Sacerio (nee Gari).
Daisy was profoundly devoted to her faith and family. She was a member of the Hispanic Legion of Mary and spent a lot of time serving...
Nancy J. Eberle
Dec 29, 2022
Nancy J. Eberle (nee Hillerman) passed away on December 29 at age 84.
Nancy was born and raised with her awesome sister Claire Marshall (Joe) in NE Philadelphia. Itwas after graduation from Lincoln HS Nancy began correspondence with Jim, a handsome guyserving in Korea. When he came home they married and shared an unbreakable love for over66 years. Jim holds...
Marcella Quirk (nee McLaughlin)
Dec 29, 2022
Marcella Quirk (nee McLaughlin), age 78, of Malvern, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 29, 2022. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late John R. and Katherine McLaughlin (nee Sturgis).
Marcella was the beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Quirk, Sr.; loving mother of Denise Hogan (Michael), Thomas J. Quirk, Jr. (Debra),...
Roberta E. Polito
Dec 29, 2022
Roberta E. Polito (nee DelMonico), age 82, of Folsom, PA, passed away on December 29, 2022. Born in Philadelphia, PA, was the daughter of Romeo and Anne DelMonico (nee DeCinque).
Roberta loved to cook and bake, she spent a lot of time in the kitchen cooking for her family. She also enjoyed crocheting. Roberta was a great mom and loved...
Jean Cafer
Dec 29, 2022
Jean Cafer passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on December 29, 2022.
Jean, whose first name is Vilma but was only called that by her late brother, was often called Gram by her loved ones. She was the loving wife of the late Harry Cafer. Jean was preceded in death by her brothers Leon and Jerry and survived...
Mary Elizabeth "Sis" Duffy (née Stowell)
Dec 29, 2022
Mary Elizabeth “Sis” Duffy (née Stowell) passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on December 29, 2022 at Citizens Health Center in Havre de Grace, Maryland.
Mary, better known to her friends and family as Sis, Mom and Granny, was the loving wife of the late John M. Duffy, Jr. Sis was preceded in death by her daughter...
Mae Mollure
Dec 28, 2022
Mae Mollure (nee LaRosa), of West Chester, PA, passed away on December 28, 2022.
Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1925, she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Angelina (nee Bisconti) LaRosa.
Mae was the beloved wife of the late Vincent Mollure; loving mother of Carol M. Spano (Lou); caring grandmother of Keith V. Spano (Jenell H.)...
Margarett L. Freeman (nee Fleming)
Dec 27, 2022
Margarett (Peggie) L. Freeman, age 83, of Philadelphia PA, passed away on December 27, 2022. Peggie was born on September 5, 1939, at Osteopathic Hospital, to James and Elzie Fleming (nee Newton). She was baptized at St. Monica Episcopal Church in 1940 and converted to Catholicism at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in 1946. She was educated in Catholic and Public...
Ok Soon You
Dec 27, 2022
Ok Soon You
October 23, 1936
Mrs. Ok Soon You, age 86, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on December 27, 2022
Services and interment will be private.
Gwendolyn West Clayton
Dec 27, 2022
Gwendolyn Viola West Clayton, age 101, of Gilbertsville, PA passed away on December 27, 2022. Born in Long Branch, NJ, Gwen was the daughter of the late Cornelius Van Nyce West, Sr. and Emma Viola (nee Pearce) West.
The firstborn of ten siblings, Gwen was a 1939 graduate of AD Eisenhower High School in Norristown, where she was a varsity...
Carol A. Shillady (nee Yake)
Dec 26, 2022
Carol A. Shillady (nee Yake), age 76, of Lansdowne, PA, passed away on December 26, 2022. Born in Drexel Hill, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Virginia Yake (nee Stanko).
Carol had been employed as a Teacher’s Aide at the Overbrook School for the Blind.
Carol is survived by her loving children, Jerry...
Helen M. Kempski
Dec 26, 2022
Helen M. Kempski, age 101, of West Chester, PA, passed away on December 26, 2022. Born in Philadelphia, PA on May 28, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Kempski (nee Kates).
Helen was a graduate of West Catholic Girls High School in Philadelphia. She had been employed as an Administrative Assistant for the Veterans Administration...
Timothy J. "Pete" Peterman
Dec 26, 2022
Timothy J. “Pete” Peterman, age 48, of Oak Hill, OH, passed away on December 26, 2022. Born in Darby, PA, he was the beloved son of Patricia A. Peterman (Nee Murtha) and the late James C. Peterman.
Pete was the loving brother of Molly Peterman, Kevin Peterman, and the late Daniel Peterman. The caring father of two wonderful daughters, Love...
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