Barry Elwert Tague
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...
Francis N. Kenny
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.
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Marilyn M. Howley
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...
Richard C. Sanford
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...
James J. Murray
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...
Giuseppe Salvatore Vaglica
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...
John D. Lucey, Jr.
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...
Taras M. Wochok
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...
H. Virginia Burlingame
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....
Victoria Nancy Schaffer
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...
Eileen Anne Farrell
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.
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Fr. James R. Flynn, O.S.A.
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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Elizabeth Quinn Bailey
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...
Martin Kenneth Gollin
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...
Brenda Drake Gilbert
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...
Helma R. Curtiss
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,...
Roger R. Shoals
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...
Richard G. Weber
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,...
Jerry Allen Shields, M.D.
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,...
Marie A. Patterson
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...
