Obituary Listings

Mar 6, 2024

Marianne G. McClatchy (nee Gorham), of Bryn Mawr, PA., passed away on March 6, 2024 at Lankenau Medical Center.  She was 92.

Daughter of the late Anthony Francis Gorham and Marian Dougher Gorham, Marianne was born in Haddonfield, NJ on June 25, 1931.  She was a graduate of Haddonfield High School and received her Bachelor of Arts...

Mar 4, 2024

Charles William "Bill" McQuaid, of King of Prussia, PA., passed away on March 4, 2024 at Paoli Hospital. He was 83.

Son of the late George McQuaid and Elizabeth Phelan McQuaid, Bill was born in West Chester PA on June 12, 1940.

Bill was a graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School.  He worked as a...

Feb 28, 2024

Hugh Daley Braithwaite (1960-2024)

Husband, father, friend, creator, and mentor- of Radnor, PA, was called suddenly to his eternal rest on February 28, 2024.

Hugh leaves behind his loving teammate and wife of 29 years, Carolyn (Chapin); his spectacular children, sons Will (Carsen Smith, fiancée) and Owen, and daughter Andie; dear and devoted friends.

Feb 24, 2024

Kathryn Ann Lawson (nee Shaw), of Narberth, PA., passed away on February 24, 2024.  She was 86.

Daughter of the late Alice & James Donald Shaw, she was born on June 13, 1937 in Philadelphia, PA.

Kathryn, "Kay", was the beloved wife of the late James C. Lawson, II. and long-time companion of Frank Riehl.  ...

Feb 18, 2024

Eileen Williams McNeill, 84, of Haverford, Pennsylvania and Naples, Florida, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on February 18, 2024. She and her husband, Bob, shared 64 years of marriage, friendship, travel, and adventure.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Karl Anthony Williams and Marie Williams (nee Kelly). She attended Incarnation...

Feb 18, 2024

Gregory Lloyd Orsatti, of Wynnewood, PA., passed away on February 18, 2024 surrounded by his loving family at Einstein Medical Center in Norristown, PA.  He was 64.

Son of Robert Paul Orsatti, Sr. and Mary Lew Orsatti (nee Berry), Gregory was born in Bryn Mawr PA on September 18, 1959.

In addition to his parents,...

Feb 12, 2024

Charles J. "Obie" O'Brien, Jr., 85, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on February 12, 2024. He and his wife Mari (Heenan) O'Brien shared 61 years of marriage, friendship and adventure.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of Charles "Obie" O'Brien and Sally (McGovern) O'Brien. He attended La Salle College High School,...

Feb 6, 2024

Katherine M. Keenan (nee Laffey), "Kitty", of Ardmore, PA., passed away on February 6, 2024 at Lankenau Hospital in Wynnewood, PA.  She was 96.

Daughter of the late Anthony & Margaret Sheridan Laffey, she was born on August 25, 1927 in Ballinaya, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo, Ireland

Kitty was the beloved wife of the late John...

Feb 4, 2024

With heavy hearts, we say goodbye to Michael Marion DeSimone, who left us unexpectedly on February 4, 2024. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Michael S. DeSimone and Rose DeSimone (nee Urso) and the beloved husband of Regina Quigley DeSimone and the proud father of Alexandra and Andrew. He was preceded in death by his...

Feb 3, 2024

Joseph A. Izzo, Jr, from West Grove, PA, passed away on February 3, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 80 years old.

Son of the late Joseph A. Izzo, Sr. and Doris Mae Anderson, he was born on January 11, 1944, in Chester, PA.

Following graduation from Chichester High School, Joe enlisted...

Jan 25, 2024

Nancy S. Cohen (nee Santucci) passed away peacefully on January 25, 2024 surrounded by her devoted family.

Daughter of the late Salvatore Santucci and Matilda Santilli Santucci, she was born in Kennett Square, PA.  Nancy was a longtime volunteer at Laurel Hill Mansion in Fairmount Park and at the VFW in the Fairmount section of Philadelphia

Jan 21, 2024

James J. Dooley, Jr., "Jim", age 84, of Ardmore, PA., passed away January 21, 2024. Son of the late James J. Dooley, Sr. and Katharine Dooley (née Reamer). Cherished brother of Ruth Egan, Kathy (Jack) Coyle, and Frank (Judy) Dooley. Predeceased by brother Jack Dooley and brother-in-law John Anthony "Tony" Egan. Dear Uncle to Frankie, John, Erin, Dennis, Brian,...

Jan 20, 2024

Eileen Marie Sullivan (nee Conroy) passed away peacefully at the age of 98 at her home in Wayne, Pa. on January 20, 2024, surrounded by family.

She was preceded in death in 1998 by her beloved husband, Joseph J. Sullivan, Sr., and recently by her daughter-in-law, Ruth Sullivan. Last month, she lost her youngest son John, who...

Jan 20, 2024

John Richard Kahley, "Whitey", of Bryn Mawr, PA., passed away on January 20, 2024 at Suburban Community Hospital in Norristown, PA.   He was 81.

Son of the late John R. Kahley and Rose Wilcox Kahley, Whitey was born on September 3, 1942 in Bryn Mawr, PA.  Whitey worked for the Lower Merion School District and was a...

Jan 19, 2024

Fr. Martin L. Smith, O.S.A. passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024.

Fr. Marty was a member of the Augustinian community of Saint Thomas of Villanova Monastery. Son of James A. Smith and Agnes R. Kollenz, and brother to James F. Smith. Father served in various Augustinian ministries in Massachusetts, Florida, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C. and New Jersey...

Jan 18, 2024

Ellen Morris Manganaro died at home of natural causes on January 18th, 2024, at the age  of 100 years. She was born December 12, 1923 to Robert Morris and Fanny Morris Waln in Philadelphia, PA, and was christened Ellen Nixon Waln Morris. She was descended  from Robert Morris, Financier of the American Revolution, John Nixon, who in July  1776,...

Jan 16, 2024

Judith Ann Dagit died peacefully in her sleep January 16, 2024 at her care home in Lansdale, PA.

Judy was the youngest child of Albert F, Dagit Jr and Eileen Dagit of Narberth and was much loved by her brothers and sisters-  Albert F. Dagit lll (deceased), Eileen Loughran, Robert Dagit and Martha Dagit.

A...

Jan 14, 2024

Robert ("Rob") Chestnut passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on January 14, 2024 at his home.

Son of the late Robert and Agnes Chestnut, he was born in Philadelphia, PA and grew up and resided in Springfield, PA.   He was a loving and adored husband to his wife, Michele, and the best dad to his children Michele (Mike),...

Jan 8, 2024

Frank C. Campbell, Jr., age 82, of Wayne, PA., died on January 8, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

Frank was the beloved husband of Mary Ann Campbell (nee Welham).  Devoted father of Kelly Ann Thorngate, Mary Beth Clay, Chris Campbell (Colleen) and Amy Hansen (Jon). He is also survived by 11 grandchildren.

Frank was...

Jan 6, 2024

Mark "Big Mark" Jones passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on January 6th, 2024 at the age of 59.

Mark is survived by his wife of 40 years, Melissa Jones (nee Rice); daughters, Heather Jones, Aimee Moore her husband Stephen Moore, Stephanie Bell and her husband Sean Bell; grandchildren, Camryn Jones, Lucas Gorr,...