Obituary Listings

Jan 12, 2023

Surrounded by his adoring children and devoted sister, Daniel J. Begley, "DJ", of Bryn Mawr peacefully entered Eternal Life on January 12, 2023. Dan was born on February 6, 1929 in Philadelphia, PA, and was the son of proud Irish immigrants James J. and Sarah Begley (nee McNulty) brother to James (dec.)(Ruth dec.) Andrew (dec.)(Catherine) and Sarah McGee (John dec.)....

Jan 10, 2023

Bernadette Ryan Smotrys, 97, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2023 at her home in Glenside, PA.

Bernadette was the daughter of Daniel and Catherine Ryan of Pittsburgh, PA.  Bernadette was also predeceased by her loving husband of 54 years, Chester Smotrys, her sister Elizabeth and her brother Regis.  She is survived by five children, Cathryn Johnson...

Jan 8, 2023

Daniel Christopher Campbell, formerly of Penn Wynne and Bryn Mawr, passed away at home in Virginia Beach on January 8, 2023, from complications of COVID-19 and Parkinson's Disease.

Son of the late Daniel and Sarah Campbell (nee Gillespie), Dan was born in Philadelphia on April 3, 1939. He graduated from North Catholic High School in 1957, LaSalle...

Jan 6, 2023

Patricia Ann Hemcher (nee Walls) of Garrett Hill, PA., passed away on January 6, 2023.  She was 69 years old.

Daughter of the late John Walls and Philomena Gorman Walls, she was born on August 2, 1953 in Upper Darby, PA.

Pat was the beloved wife of the late...

Jan 4, 2023

Edmund D. Thornton, died peacefully at his home in Wynnewood, PA, January 4, 2023, in the presence of his beloved wife, Susan.

He was a proud veteran with six years of service in the US Army.

Following a successful career as an Account Supervisor in Public Relations at J. Walter Thompson Advertising, Ed served in...

Dec 28, 2022

Gladys Shavney (nee Porch), age 89, passed away after a brief illness on December 28th, 2022 at her residence at The Devon Senior Living retirement community.

She was the eldest daughter of Gladys and William Porch of Southwest, Philadelphia. Gladys attended Most Blessed Sacrament school and graduated from John Bartram High School in 1951.  She worked for...

Dec 24, 2022

Geraldine, formerly of Penn Valley, passed away on December 24, 2022, at Beaumont at Bryn Mawr, from complications from a stroke. Gerri, as she was known to friends and family, was 79 years old. She was born in Kearny, NJ to the late Joseph Shnakis and his wife Helen (née O'Boyle).  She is survived by her children Nate (Elin),...

Dec 20, 2022

Margaret M. Schneider (nee Sweeney), 97, of Rosemont, PA, on December 20, 2022.  Beloved wife of the late John B. Schneider, adored mother of three daughters Diane (the late Ron Magolda; Art Pardi), Bonnie (Richard Rossello), Maryclaire (Lloyd Goodman); cherished grandmother of Nina Rossello (Nick Tyner), Chris Rossello (Holiday Campanella), Olivia Goodman, Alex Goodman; fun-loving great-grandmother of Jack and...

Dec 20, 2022

J. Robert Herd, of Bryn Mawr PA, died peacefully on December 20, 2022. He was 89 years old and had made Beaumont at Bryn Mawr his home for the last 12 years.

Bob was born in Philadelphia, PA on August 20, 1933, to Marie and John Herd. He was the youngest child with one older sister, Janet....

Dec 18, 2022

Doris Mae Izzo (nee Anderson), formerly of Upland, PA., passed away on December 18, 2022, at her son's home in West Grove, PA.  She was 96 years old.

Daughter of the late Martin J. and Madeline Mae Anderson, she was born on April 12, 1926, in Aston, PA.

Beloved wife of the late Joseph A....

Dec 9, 2022

Daniel Joseph Leone Jr., 65, passed away on December 9, 2022 after a cardiac incident. Daniel was born on November 20, 1957 in Philadelphia, PA to Kathleen Hasson Leone and Daniel Leone. He graduated from Monsignor Bonner High School.

Daniel had a daughter Allyson Muller (nee Leone) from his marriage (1980-1982) to Carol Ann Duffy (nee Connelly)....

Dec 8, 2022

Christine S. Fitzpatrick, 84, died peacefully on December 8, 2022. She was born June 9, 1938 to Margaret Dunn and Charles C. Smith in Philadelphia. A graduate of Villa Maria Academy and Marymount University of Scranton, Christine was an accomplished pianist, championship tennis player, event planner, and floral designer.

Formerly of Rosemont and Drexel Hill, Christine is...

Dec 7, 2022

Hannah Kirsch (nee McGarvey) of Springfield, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of December 7, 2022.  Hannah was the beloved wife of David T. Kirsch, her loving husband of 63 years.

In addition to David, Hannah is survived by their children including Diane (Steven), David Jr. (Maureen), Martin (Kathleen), Joanne (Robert), and Stephen (Anne)....

Dec 4, 2022

Devotion to her family animated the life of Penelope Holloway Fitzgerald. The ninth of 11 siblings who became the mother of seven children, she was a loving, guiding force to both her sisters and brothers, and especially to her sons and daughters. An athlete endowed with a keen intellect, "Nep" was as comfortable in a pool or on the...

Dec 3, 2022

Dolores M. Callahan (nee Mayeux), formerly of Bryn Mawr and Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on December 3, 2022 at Rosewood Gardens in Broomall, PA.  She was 96.

Daughter of the late Gaston Mayeux and Bessie Wills Mayeux, Dolores was born in Alexandria, Louisiana on May 7, 1926.

Dolores was the beloved wife of the...

Dec 2, 2022

In fond remembrance of Robert Ignatius Hurley, the son of Joseph J., Sr., and Jane Higgins Hurley, 64, who passed away peacefully with his brothers and sisters by his bedside Friday, December 2, 2022. He is survived by Joseph J. Hurley, Jr. (Katie), James H. Hurley (Julia), John G. Hurley (Ellen), Margaret H. McConlogue (James), Catherine H. Johnson (Robert,...

Dec 1, 2022

Marjorie Mecke Delaney, 87, died peacefully December 1, 2022 under devoted care in the Muirfield community at Waverly Heights. The daughter of Janet L. and Charles M. Mecke, Marj was born May 6, 1935 and grew up in Bala Cynwyd, graduating from St. Mathias and the Shipley School. She spent summers in Avalon NJ. Marj is predeceased by her...

Nov 29, 2022

Mary Dolores Hopkins (nee Esposito), 90, of Bryn Mawr (Malvern/Paoli), PA passed away on November 29, 2022.  She was the wife of John J. Hopkins Sr.

Mary was born in Montgomery County, PA, on August 2, 1932, the daughter of Francis E. and...

Nov 26, 2022

Robert J. Fitzmyer, "Bob", age 97, of Rosemont, PA passed away peacefully on November 26, 2022.  He was born March 15, 1925. He was the third child of Joseph A. Fitzmyer and Anna Fitzmyer (nee Alexy). His predeceased siblings were Joseph A. Fitzmyer, Jr. SJ, Florence Griffin and Marie Dougherty. He grew up in North Philadelphia and attended St...

Nov 24, 2022

Mary Ann Bruder Flanigan arrived at the gates of heaven armed with a golf club on Thanksgiving morning — November 24, 2022. She had a tee time with her brothers Tom, Jim, and Mike for 18 holes. Their round of golf was followed by a laughter-filled dinner with her sister Pat, her brothers, and her brothers-in-law Jay and Al. Dinner...