Obituary Listings

Jul 7, 2025

Brenda Drake Gilbert passed away peacefully on Monday, July 7, 2025, in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania. She was 84.

Born in Gladwin, Michigan, on November 24, 1940, and raised in St. Charles, Illinois, Brenda was the daughter of Robert and Tressie Drake. The youngest of three sisters, she is survived by her beloved Yvonne Amble (Charles) and preceded in...

Jul 4, 2025

In Loving Memory of Helma R. Curtiss

A Life Remembered and Cherished

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Helma Reingard Curtiss (Schmidt) on July 4, 2025. She departed this world peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories. Helma was born in Bobingen, Germany, on May 16, 1940,...

Jun 30, 2025

ROGER R. SHOALS Age 86, of Gladwyne, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Roger was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was married to his beloved wife, Jean, for 65 years.

A proud graduate of the University of Maryland, Roger was voted an All-American offensive lineman and also excelled in wrestling. He was selected...

Jun 24, 2025

Richard George Weber, born on August 1, 1942 in Crawfordsville, IN.

Loving and faithful husband to Jean. Devoted father to Julie Weber (Ricardo) Ugarte, Matthew (Michelle) Weber, Sarah (Andy) Golden, and Katie (Greg) Schroeder. Adored by 12 grandchildren: Madeline (Drew Dunne), Bridgette, and Simon Ugarte; Thomas and Elizabeth Weber; Marie, Samuel, and Elise Golden; and Leo, Henry,...

Jun 22, 2025

Dr. Jerry A. Shields, Emeritus Director of the world-renowned Ocular Oncology Service at Wills Eye Hospital and Professor of Ophthalmology at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, has passed away peacefully at home on June 22, 2025, holding the hand of his wife, Carol L. Shields, and surrounded by his family.

Born of humble beginnings in Pride Station,...

Jun 22, 2025

Marie A. Patterson, an amazing, woman, mother, wife, sister and lawyer, who achieved outstanding feats in her 84 years.  Born and raised in Philadelphia, she was a graduate of West Catholic High School for Girls graduating in 1958 after which she attended Rosemont College. Taking a brief hiatus from her college career to raise two daughters in Haverford, she...

Jun 21, 2025

On June 22, 2025, the muggy, oppressive, unforgivable day after a driver killed Joe Riga during a bike race, the front door to his little brick house on Haverford Avenue never stayed shut.

A parade of people with red and puffy eyes, most toting cavernous Carlino's bags, streamed into the Maher/Riga living room. They were basketball players,...

Jun 15, 2025

Theresa (Terry) Yoshida Sherwin, 73, passed away peacefully at her home in West Chester on June 15, 2025.

Formerly of Wynnewood, PA, Theresa shared her life with her husband, William K. Sherwin, MD, PhD, from their marriage in August of 1973 until his death in July of 2023.  She recently moved to West Chester to be near...

Jun 14, 2025

William J. "Willie" Gallagher, of Bryn Mawr, PA, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025.  He was 89.

Willie was born in Loughros Point, Ardara, Co. Donegal, Ireland. Part of a large, rural family, they worked out a living from the land. Willie was always a very busy and industrious young man. Besides farming, he spent much...

Jun 9, 2025

Barbara Straub Walsh

Cherished Mother of 15 Leaves Legacy of Grace

Barbara Straub Walsh, 97, died peacefully on Monday, June 9th, in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Born Barbara Geary Straub on December 26, 1927 in Oil City, Pennsylvania to William Vincent and Mary Ermine (Seep) Straub, she was the third of eight...

Jun 9, 2025

Christine M. Frey, age 75, of Selbyville, DE died Monday, June 9, 2025 at home. She was born in Ventnor, NJ and formerly from Lafayette Hill, Conshohocken and Blue Bell, PA prior to retiring and moving to the DE beach. She was the daughter of the late John F. Huber III and Rosemarie (Ciesielski) Huber.

She is...

Jun 8, 2025

John Peter Canazzi, of Ardmore, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025, at the age of 76. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, John leaves behind a legacy of cheerful service, dedication, and love. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Born on August 9, 1948, John served proudly in...

May 30, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Joanne Klink Chester, who left us peacefully on May 30, 2025, at the age of 74, after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

Born on February 6, 1951, Joanne lived a life full of love and laughter. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and...

May 28, 2025

John J. Braithwaite, Sr., aged 92, of Rosemont, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on May 28, 2025. Remarkably witty and sharp as a tack until the very end, John lived a long, accomplished, and generous life—leaving behind a legacy of achievement, laughter, and love.

He was the beloved husband of the late Sally...

May 26, 2025

William J. "Bill"  Bland passed away peacefully on May 26, 2025 after a long battle with cancer.  Born in Steubenville, Ohio on August 30, 1941 Bill soon moved to Delaware County Pennsylvania where he resided for the rest of his life.  He attended Aronimink Elementary School and Upper Darby High School Class of 1960.

He is survived...

May 25, 2025

Vincent J. DePillis of Wynnewood, PA., passed away on May 25, 2025 at Chester County Hospital.  He was 96.

Son of the late Vincent & Giacinta Angelucci DePillis, Vincent was born in Philadelphia, PA on August 9, 1928.

Vincent was the beloved husband of the late Astrid DePillis (nee Vitols).  Devoted father of Gia DePillis...

May 12, 2025

Robert Francis Friel, 83, of Chandler, AZ, formerly of Narberth, PA, passed away on May 12, 2025. Robert "Bob" Friel was the founder and president of Stefan Label Products.  Son of the late Charles J. and Sarah Friel, he had two daughters Stefanie and Holly (and her husband Greg Asay), grandchildren Kahlo and Daniel, siblings John J. (and his...

May 9, 2025

Siham T. Ghanem, 84, of Clifton, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025, in Penn Wynne, Pennsylvania. Known to many as "Sue", and remembered for her warmth, dedication, and resilience, Siham touched countless lives through her work, her friendships, and most of all, her family.

Born in Damascus, Syria, Siham was the youngest of six...

May 7, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patrick (Padraig) Gibbons, who passed away peacefully at home on May 7th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Patrick was born on December 11, 1945, in Feenone, County Mayo, Ireland, the beloved son of the late James and Nora Gibbons.

He is survived by...

May 1, 2025

Clara Glynn Hilberts (nee Scanlan), age 90, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025 at Dunwoody Village in Newtown Square, PA. with family by her side.

Clara was born in Bryn Mawr the youngest of three daughters of John F. and Honora G. Scanlan.

She was the beloved wife for 67 years of Robert M....