Obituary Listings

Nov 21, 2021

William Henry DeNardo, "Bill", passed away on November 21, 2021 at his home in Wynnewood, PA.  He was 82.

Son of the late Henry William DeNardo and Rose DellaVecchia DeNardo, Bill was born in Philadelphia PA on May 13, 1939

Bill was the beloved husband of Lynn R. DeNardo (nee Strobel). Devoted father of William...

Nov 17, 2021

Alice Patricia Garrity (nee Dougherty) the beloved wife of the late John Garrity passed away on November 17, 2021 at her home in Ardmore, PA.  She was 90.

Daughter of the late John and Agnes Dougherty, she was born on July 22, 1931 in Philadelphia, PA.  She was a graduate of Little Flower...

Nov 13, 2021

Elmer Dziak, 97, died Saturday, November 13, 2021 at the Waverly Heights community in Gladwyne, PA where he resided for fourteen years.

Elmer worked for Wilson and Company for his entire forty-year career and retired at the age of 58.  He started work as an egg inspector and quickly rose through the ranks to plant manager.  In...

Nov 11, 2021

Margaret M. "Peg" Healy, age 87, of Bryn Mawr, PA  died on November 11, 2021. President of Rosemont College (1995-2001), Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of Bryn Mawr College (1978-95), Peg devoted her life to the service of higher education and numerous social welfare institutions in the Philadelphia area, among them Project H.O.M.E. whose board she chaired...

Nov 4, 2021

Dr. Patrick J. Nolan VI, Father, Emmy Award Winning Writer, Professor, Navy Veteran.

Dr. Patrick J. Nolan VI, 88, a former English professor of American Literature at Villanova University for over 40 years, and an Emmy Award winning writer of the film 'The Jericho Mile', passed away peacefully on November 4, 2021 surrounded by his...

Oct 28, 2021

Anna H. "Ann" Herrmann passed away on October 28, 2021 at her residence in Philadelphia, PA. She was 94.

Daughter of the late John and Anna Hazel McLaughlin Herrmann, Ann was born in Philadelphia, PA on December 17, 1926.  She was a graduate of West Catholic High School for Girls, class of 1944.

Ann was...

Oct 25, 2021

Thelma Lee Ayers, 81, of Gladwyne, PA, died of uterine cancer Monday October 25th 2021 at her home, attended by her husband, Philip E. Franks and her daughter Rhonda Ayers-Hanley.

She is survived by many family members: her three adult children: Roger Ayers and Byron Ayers, both of Denton, TX, and her daughter, Rhonda Ayers-Hanley, of Canyon,...

Oct 20, 2021

Frank L. O'Brien, III, 82, formerly of Villanova, PA, retired Founder, and former CEO of O'Brien Energy Systems, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2021 in Pennsylvania.

Mr. O'Brien was the son of the late Frank O'Brien Jr. and Elizabeth Creighton O'Brien. He was the brother of the late Daniel Bryce O'Brien and Clarence "Rance" J. O'Brien...

Oct 6, 2021

John R. Wells, Sr. "Jack", 89, on October 6, 2021 at home surrounded by family as was his wish.  He was born March 24, 1932 on Glencoe Road, Upper Darby.  Jack was a lifelong member of St. Cyril's parish having gone to school and raising his family there.

He met his wife Rosemarie (nee Reilly) in 1954...

Oct 4, 2021

Thomas F. McNeill, age 77, of Bryn Mawr, passed away on October 4, 2021 at home, as he wished.  He had suffered a stroke early in the year that left him unable to walk, and after numerous infections and complications he was finally home doing rehab, but his body slowly gave out and in the end he chose hospice...

Sep 29, 2021

With great sadness we announce that Joseph Christopher Grow, of Garrett Hill, PA., passed away peacefully at his home on September 29, 2021.  Son of the late Lewis and Catherine Fennel Grow, he was born in Bryn Mawr, PA and was 84.

Joe was the beloved husband of Mary Esther for 56 years.  Devoted father of Lisa...

Sep 29, 2021

Michael L. Campbell of Ardmore, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 29, 2021.

Michael was born April 2, 1947, the son of James P. and Elizabeth O. Campbell of Ardmore. Michael was raised and lived in Ardmore until he attended the University of Georgia. Following graduation, he returned to the Ardmore area where he would remain...

Sep 28, 2021

Robert James Farley (father, husband, grandfather, friend, teacher, coach, veteran, raconteur, Villanova fan, Eagles critic) of King of Prussia, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at his home in the company of his loving wife, Irene. He was 89.

Son of the late James A. Farley and Margaret Brewster Farley, Bob was born on...

Sep 25, 2021

Ann Curvan (nee Goff), of Strafford, PA passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at home surrounded in love by her family. She was 83.

Daughter of the late Frederick H. Goff and Cecilia Sarsfield Goff, Ann was born on August 23, 1938 in Fairmont, WV. She grew up in Bridgeport, WV and graduated from West...

Sep 19, 2021

On Sunday, September 19, 2021, Kenneth Ray Wilson was called home to heaven while surrounded by his wife and daughters.

Ken was born on June 8, 1956, in Washington, DC, to Charles Wilson and Helen (Ray) Wilson. He graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Nuclear Engineering in 1977 and worked in the field...

Sep 10, 2021

Margaret "Peggy" Rogers (née Dagit) passed away peacefully on Friday, September 10, 2021 at her home in Bryn Mawr. She as 91 years old. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Joseph W. Rogers, who passed away in 2017. Peggy is survived by her sister Suzanne Dagit Sennhenn and children: Ellen Rogers Miller, Joseph W. Rogers, Jr., Frank Rogers...

Sep 8, 2021

Frederick Henry Fleitz, formerly of Lansdowne, PA, passed away on September 8, 2021 at his residence in Wynnewood, PA.  He was 89.

Son of the late Frederick and Catherine Butler Fleitz, Fred was born on September 19, 1931 in Chester, PA.

Fred was a warm, loving man beloved by all who knew him....

Sep 4, 2021

Dineen Bradley Watts passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on Saturday, September 4 th , after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. She was surrounded by her family. Dineen was born on September 25, 1934 , in Newark, NJ, and lived a full life with her husband, five children, eleven grandchildren and many friends....

Sep 4, 2021

Fr. James V. Vitali, O.S.A. passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021.   He was a member of the Augustinian Community of St. Augustine Friary, Villanova, PA.

Son of the late Albert and Rosemary (Procopio) Vitali, he is survived by his sister Monica and brother Andrew, nieces, nephews, and members of his Augustinian community.   He was preceded in...

Aug 25, 2021

Edward G. Taddei, Sr., passed away on August 25, 2021 at Paoli Memorial Hospital.  He was 86.

Son of the late Elmo and Elsie Bushnell Taddei, Edward was born on March 25, 1935 in Philadelphia, PA.

Edward is survived by his beloved wife Anne (nee McCloskey) 4 children: Sharon Gentile (Michael), Edward Taddei, Jr. (Karen),...