Obituary Listings

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...

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...