Obituary Listings

Sep 19, 2025

We mourn the loss of Dr. Brian P. Butz, a visionary educator, researcher, and mentor whose pioneering work in intelligent systems and engineering education continues to shape the future of technology and learning.

Before his academic career, Dr. Butz honorably served in the United States Army from March 24, 1964, to August 6, 1971. His time in...

Sep 18, 2025

Peter P. Sagan Jr. went home to God on September 18, 2025 at the age of 90 with loving family by his side.

Devoted and beloved husband of 66 years to Shirley A. Sagan, father of Christopher Sagan (Peggy), MaryJoy Nolan (Mark), PaPa to Christopher Sagan Jr. (Beth), Peter T. Sagan, Peter Nolan (Jen), Victoria Nolan and...

Sep 11, 2025

Philip James Spear, Jr. of Haverford, PA, died on September 11, 2025 at the age of 80.  Phil was born December 8, 1944 in Winchester, MA, the son of Philip James Spear and Hazel Blackburn Spear.  He graduated from Rutgers University in 1966 and then earned a Masters of Arts in Teaching at Harvard University in 1967. It was...

Sep 9, 2025

Frank J. Campbell, III. of Media, PA., passed away on September 9, 2025.  He was 93.

Born July 18, 1932, Frank was the son of Frank J. Campbell, Jr. and Jane Dagit Campbell. He attended Waldron Academy, St. Joseph's Prep, and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He graduated in 1954, receiving the G. M....

Sep 8, 2025

John Llewellyn Radcliffe, Jr. passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025 surrounded by his family. Throughout his life, John devoted himself to caring for others, always generous with his time, steadfast in his friendships, and quick to offer encouragement and love. He mentored and guided countless men and women, leaving a lasting imprint on the lives of those fortunate...

Sep 8, 2025

Elizabeth Mahoney Wilkins, known as Betsy, wife of her high school sweetheart, John Wilkins, and mother of three children died Monday, September 8th, 2025 of cardiac arrest.  She was 73 years old.  Having dedicated herself to a lifetime of service in the greater Philadelphia community, Betsy began her career as a candy striper in Bryn Mawr Hospital in Philadelphia's...

Sep 7, 2025

Barry Elwert Tague died peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of September 7, 2025 at home, surrounded by family. Born to Eleanor Elwert Tague and Edward James Tague Jr on June 17, 1938 in Philadelphia, he was the beloved husband of Dorothy (Dode) and father to Kimberly (Bob), Nancy, Skip (Anna) and EJ (Shannon). He was...

Sep 1, 2025

Francis N. Kenny passed away on September 1, 2025 at his home in Bryn Mawr, PA surrounded by his loved ones.  He was 85.

Son of the late Frank & Mary Kelly Kenny, Francis was born in Co. Donegal, Ireland on December 13, 1939. Dear brother of surviving siblings Mary Furey, Paddy Kenny and Jim Kenny.

Aug 28, 2025

Marilyn M. Howley was born in Bryn Mawr, PA on April 20th, 1938, to Edward S. Murray Jr and Jeannette Josephine Quinlan. Along with her younger brother Edward III, they resided in Lower Merion, where she attended and graduated from Mater Misericordia (now Merion Mercy) Academy. She maintained lifelong friendships with many of her fellow MMA classmates. She attended...

Aug 25, 2025

Richard "Dick" C. Sanford (aka. The Velvet Fog), 89, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in 1936 in East Orange, New Jersey, and raised in Upper Montclair, Dick was a cheerful, playful soul with a curious mind and youthful charm. A proud graduate of Kent School ('55) and the University...

Aug 25, 2025

James Joseph Murray, "Just Jimmy," to everyone he met, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home in Bryn Mawr on August 25th, 2025 – which also happened to be the day of his 58th wedding anniversary to his beloved wife Dianne.

Jimmy was born in Our Mother of Sorrows Parish in West Philadelphia, moved later...

Aug 13, 2025

Giuseppe Salvatore Vaglica was born in Bay Shore, Long Island, New York on August 18, 1958 to Pietra and Dominico Vaglica. Giuseppe had three brothers Giovanni, Vincenzo and Mario.

On March 24, 1984, Giuseppe met Donna Lee on a blind date at Tiffany's (Wine and Cheese Cafe). A blind date set up by their mutual friends who...

Aug 9, 2025

John D. Lucey, Jr., "Jack", of Haverford, PA., passed away on August 9, 2025 at Rehab at Shannondell in Audubon, PA.  He was 95.

Son of the late John D. & Eleanor Gallagher Lucey, Jack was born in Philadelphia on May 4, 1930.   He was a lifelong resident of Philadelphia's Main Line.  He was listed in Best...

Aug 2, 2025

Taras (Terry) M. Wochok, 84 who was an attorney in Pennsylvania, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025.

Terry was born in Philadelphia on March 4, 1941 to Frank and Stephanie Wochok. His early years were spent living in the family residence on Franklin Street where he was raised in the Ukrainian Catholic Church. He attended St. Basil's...

Jul 29, 2025

H. Virginia "Ginnie" Burlingame (née Frankenfield) of Radnor, PA, passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her girls, Katherine "Katie" and Elizabeth, as well as her son-in-law Kenneth "Kenny" on July 29, 2025 at her home of almost 57 years.

Born on September 9, 1943 in Drexel Hill, she was the daughter of the late A....

Jul 26, 2025

Victoria "Vicki" Nancy Schaffer, 31, of Audubon, Pennsylvania, passed away on July 26, 2025, after courageously battling a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer. She faced her illness with the same strength, grace, and radiant spirit that defined her life.

Born on April 4, 1994, Vicki lived a life full of love, adventure, and purpose. She...

Jul 23, 2025

Eileen Anne Farrell of Media, formerly of Merion, PA passed away on July 23, 2025, at the Riddle Village Retirement Community at age 94.

Eileen was the beloved wife of Joseph Farrell (deceased 2020) and mother of Catherine (William), Margaret (Rodney), Rev. Joseph L. Farrell, III, Amy (Christopher) and Padraic (Hadley).  Grandmother of Katie and Edward.

Jul 21, 2025

On Monday, July 21, 2025.  He was a member of the Augustinian community of Saint Thomas of Villanova Monastery. Son of Leo J. Flynn and Jeanette V. Daly, and brother to Jean. Father served in various Augustinian ministries in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania as Teacher, Prior and Head of School at Malvern Preparatory School.

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Jul 19, 2025

Elizabeth Quinn Bailey, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, passed away on July 19, 2025. She was 36 years old.

Blessed with an abundance of empathy toward others, she worked in the home care field helping disabled or ill people navigate activities of daily living. Elizabeth's ready smile and kind nature ensured that those she cared for received compassionate, personalized...

Jul 18, 2025

Martin Kenneth Gollin passed away on July 18, 2025 at his home in St. Davids, PA.  He was 75.

Martin was born in Carshalton, England on October 7, 1949.  He earned an MSc in chemical engineering from Loughborough University, where he also played rugby.  After working five years in London for an engineering contractor, he was sent...