Fannita G. Dransfield
Sep 30, 2026
Fannita G. Dransfield (nee Georgiadis), age 96, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2026.
Nita was the devoted wife of 53 years to William Dransfield. Nita enjoyed shopping, fishing, cooking and sharing her Greek dishes with family, friends and neighbors.
She is survived by sons Mark (Ann), Christopher, daughter Andrea (John) and grandson Matthew.
Relatives and friends are invited to a Graveside Service...
William A. Fitzgerald, Jr.
Sep 25, 2026
Family, faith and a wicked sense of humor were the values that guided the life of William A Fitzgerald Jr.
Bill was devoted to his family, to his vast community of friends, and to the institutions that helped shape him, but especially to his late wife of nearly 68 years, Nep. Their time together, especially at their beach home in Avalon,...
Mary Reilly Dugery
Sep 19, 2026
Mary Reilly Dugery, of Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2026, just days shy of her 88th birthday.
Born on September 27, 1938, in Richmond, Virginia, Mary was the daughter of the late John Harvey Reilly and Mary Ahearn Reilly. She was raised in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, before her family moved to Valley Forge. She attended the Academy...
Denise Drummond Paviglianiti
Sep 11, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Denise Drummond Paviglianiti, who died on September 11, 2026 after facing cancer with remarkable courage and strength. Denise devoted her life to caring for others—not only through her profession, but in the countless ways she gave her knowledge, compassion, determination, and heart to the people around her.
For many years,...
Elaine McHugh Sharer
Sep 8, 2026
Elaine McHugh Sharer, a devoted mother and grandmother, cherished friend, and accomplished educator, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2026 at the age of 95.
Elaine’s lifelong curiosity and love of learning took her far beyond the classroom. A graduate of the Academy of the Sacred Heart in Overbrook, she went on to attend Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart in...
Adrienne D'Amato
Aug 31, 2026
Adrienne D’Amato, born February 21, 1937, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, passed away on August 31, 2026, at the age of 89. She was the daughter of the late Frances and Arthur D’Amato.
Adrienne was a graduate of St. Leonard’s Academy. She worked for Baird Savings & Loan for many years, and when the company relocated outside of Philadelphia, she began a new...
Irene Slawter
Aug 27, 2026
Irene Slawter passed away on August 27, 2026 at home in Wayne, PA.
Irene was born on July 28, 1944, in Miami to Frank and Mary Taconelli, of Philadelphia. She was the oldest of three children, born at a time when Frank was stationed at Miami Beach with the US Army.
A long-time resident of Havertown and Bryn Mawr, PA, Irene remained...
Rev. James E. Locke
Aug 23, 2026
Reverend James E. Locke, Pastor Emeritus, Saint Cornelius Parish, Chadds Ford, PA died on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
Father Locke was born on November 22, 1930, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is the son of the late John Allen Locke and the late Lenore Walrath. Father Locke attended Saint Martin, Saint Joachim and Saint Bartholomew Parochial Schools, Philadelphia, Saint Joseph College High...
Carol A. Van Trieste
Aug 20, 2026
Carol Van Trieste, of Wayne, PA, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2026 at Wayne Center.
Carol was born on February 18, 1939, in Wayne, Pennsylvania, to Charles and Marian Conway.
Carol was a lifelong member of St. Katharine of Siena Parish in Wayne, where she attended school from elementary through high school. Her faith was central to her life. She sang...
Joel Stephen Stern
Aug 19, 2026
Joel Stephen Stern, of Wayne, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at his home on August 19, 2026, at the age of 79. He lived in Wayne for 31 years, but his Tennessee roots always remained an important part of him.
Joel was the beloved husband to his wife of 37 years, Renee (Gaia) Stern; loving father to Tripp (Ashley), Meredith, and Will;...
Joseph DeBona
Aug 11, 2026
Joseph DeBona of Ardmore, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 11, 2026. He was 86.
Born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Joseph DeBona and Catherine DeBona (née McAllister). Mr. DeBona served honorably in the United States Army Corps of Engineers and later dedicated his career to the Lower Merion Police Department....
Barbara M. Heuisler
Aug 10, 2026
Barbara M. Heuisler, formerly of Ardmore, PA., passed away on August 10, 2026 at Bryn Mawr Extended Care in Bryn Mawr, PA. She was 83.
Born in Philadelphia on August 20, 1942, Barbara was the daughter of the late Isaac K. Heuisler and Mary Smith Heuisler. She is the loving sister of Christine Durkin, Judy Small, John Heuisler, Helen Heuisler and...
Lois Harding Deely
Jul 31, 2026
Lois Harding Deely passed away peacefully on July 31, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on October 11, 1934, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Lois lived a life defined by devotion to her family, enduring friendships, and countless cherished memories.
On June 5, 1958, Lois married the love of her life, John Richard Deely. Together they shared more than 50 wonderful years...
Anne-Marie Rainville Richards
Jul 30, 2026
Anne-Marie Richards (née Rainville), of Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, formerly of Devon, PA, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026 at the age of 86.
Anne-Marie was the beloved wife of the late Grahame P. Richards, Jr., with whom she shared 60 years of marriage. She was a devoted mother to Anne-Marie Nicola; Grahame P. Richards III (Katie); Henry G. Richards (Elizabeth Oliveras);...
Carolyn Sharkey
Jul 23, 2026
Carolyn ("Carolie") Sharkey, 90, passed away peacefully in the presence of family and friends on July 23, 2026 (at her home in Bryn Mawr). She was an exceptional and loving mother to her three surviving sons and daughter- in-laws - Greg (Ginny), John (Wendy) and Steve (Heidi); cherished grandmother (CeeCee) to Samantha, Dylan, Maura, Rowan, Eloise, Amelia, Jack and Jamie;...
Dorothy B. Tague
Jul 15, 2026
Dorothy “Dode” Tague (née Beausang), age 87, passed away peacefully at her home in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, on July 15, 2026, surrounded by her beloved family.
Born on April 15, 1939, Dode was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, treasured friend, extraordinary volunteer, and lover of life. She leaves an enduring legacy of kindness, generosity, and unconditional love. Dode never met a...
Martina Rominger
Jul 13, 2026
On Monday, July 13, 2026, Martina Rominger passed away peacefully at the age of 99. She was the cherished wife of C. Jules Rominger, who preceded her in death in 2021. Martina was born and raised in Philadelphia by John and Mary Henry.
She attended St. Francis de Sales Grade School and was a proud graduate of West Catholic Girls High...
Alice Baker Cullen
Jul 3, 2026
Alice Baker Cullen passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, one day before her 84th birthday, surrounded by her family.
Born and raised in New York City, Alice attended the Spence School, Mount Vernon Seminary, and Bennett College. She later made her home in the Philadelphia area, where she built a life rooted in family, friendships, faith, and community. There, she...
H. William Ender
Jun 23, 2026
H. William ("Vily") Ender, age 94, passed away peacefully at his home in Penn Valley, Pennsylvania, on June 23, 2026.
Born on September 6, 1931, in Ankara, Turkey, Vily was the son of Menase and Refka Ender.
Vily graduated from Robert College in Istanbul before earning his master’s degree in civil engineering from Purdue University. He began his professional career as a...
Dennis Patrick Woods
Jun 18, 2026
Dennis Patrick Woods, known affectionately to family and friends as "Woody", passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loved ones on June 18, 2026, in Glen Mills, PA at the age of 88.
Born on October 28, 1937, in New York City, he was the son of the late Thomas and Mary (Sieyes) Woods. After their passing, Denny and his brother...
