Local Obituaries for Families in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania

Mar 7, 2021

Kevin Bakanauskas age 59 on March 7, 2021. Son of the late Vincent V. & Agnes (nee McCullough) Bakanauskas. Beloved husband of Theresa (nee Piernikowski). Devoted father of Kevin Bakanauskas ( Erin), Lizzie (Damian), Rosie, Kellie and the late Robert Kish. Grandfather of Alexa, David, Michael, Bobby, Jeremy, Shane, Ava, Mia, Damian and one great grandson David. Brother of...

Mar 5, 2021

Maurice B. Wheeley age 92 on March 5, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Mary C. (nee Conway). Loving father of Mary C. Jeffery (Ray). Beloved grandfather of Kristin Craig, Michele Murtaugh (Jack), Denise Jeffery, Karen Jeffery and Suzy Szafran. Pop pop of Wyatt, Maggie, Emilee, Ian, CJ, Katelyn and Carter.

Affectionally...

Mar 2, 2021

Bruno V. Giannantonio, Jr. suddenly on March 2, 2021 age 51. Bruno was born and raised in Philadelphia and attended George Washington High School in Northeast Philly. He worked for the "Salvation Army" for many years.

Bruno is survived by his two sons Vincent Joseph Zarra and Ezekiel Jeremiah Giannantonio. Beloved brother of Maryanne Davis, Deborah Giannantonio...

Mar 1, 2021

Dorothea "Dot" Snow age 76 on March 1, 2021. Dot was a long time resident of southwest Philadelphia and lived the last couple of years at UNICO Village. Dot had many friends and would kid them all that she had two addictions, playing games on her computer and lottery ticket scratch offs. She was a winner in their eyes....

Feb 25, 2021

Marie A. (nee Giordano) Quairoli age 84 on February 25, 2021 of Southwest Philadelphia. Born in South Philadelphia, Marie lived in St. Barnabas Parish for over 60 years. She worked for a number of years at a law office but really enjoyed being a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

Beloved mother of Donna (Bill) Cosenza, Ray...

Feb 21, 2021

Catherine E. "Cass" (nee Mayberry) Rafter age 73 on February 21, 2021. Cass was formerly of Southwest Philadelphia and a graduate St. Barnabas School and of West Catholic Girls High School Class of 1965. Cass was known by many people in Southwest Philly as she was a school crossing guard at 65th & Buist Avenue for many years. Cass...

Jan 25, 2021

Edward Charles Partridge Jr., age 89, passed away on January 25, 2021.  Ed was the son of the late Edward Charles Partridge Sr. and Mary (nee Balentine) Partridge.  Ed was married to the love of his life, Barbara (nee Passer) for over 62 years.  They have the most beautiful love story that will last forever.

Ed grew...

Jan 21, 2021

Connie Smith, 66 of Morton, PA, formerly of Southwest Philadelphia passed away suddenly on January 21, 2021. Beloved daughter of predeceased Katherine (Kaye) MacMullett. Beloved wife of predeceased Richard E. Smith Sr, girlfriend of Daniel O’Neill. Beloved mother of Crystal (Robert) Raup, Tiffany (Michael) Beyer, and Richard (Dana) Smith. Oma to Shawn (Anna), Breanna, Bobby, Eric, Abby, Shelby, Mia,...

Jan 13, 2021

James E Rastatter, Jr passed away January 13, 2021 after an extended  stay in a Nursing Home & succumbing to pneumonia.

"Jimmy" was born July 7, 1951 in Philadelphia, PA  to James Sr & Kathleen Furey Rastatter & was the oldest of eight siblings. After moving to Havertown in 1959, he attended Annunciation BVM school & then...

Jan 13, 2021

Mary Jean "MJ" (nee McShea) Waldron, age 61, passed away peacefully surrounded by her beloved family on January 13, 2021. Beloved mother of Jimmy (Jacqueline), Vincent (Shannon), Megan Waldron, Emily Waldron (John), Maura Waldron and Anne Marie Waldron. Loving Grammy of James, Mikaela, John, Tess, Aiden, Ronan, Molly and soon to be MJ. Loving sister of Elaine Campbell, Anne...

Dec 21, 2020

Jean Marie Turner, 82, of Media, PA, died peacefully on December 21, 2020, from natural causes at Granite Farms Estates in Media, PA.

Jean is preceded in death by her beloved Uncle Frank A. Griesser and Aunt Mary Turner-Griesser, and her brother Richard "Dickie" Turner. Jean is survived and fondly remembered by her sister-in-law and nephew, along...

Dec 18, 2020

TeeJay Freida passed away suddenly on December 18, 2020 at the age of 50. TeeJay was a faithful church goer at her beloved St. Barnabas Church in Southwest Philadelphia where she also was a graduate of the school. TeeJay was the beloved daughter of the late Anna Marie  "Cissy" (nee Jenkins) and Timothy J. Freida. Loving sister of Karen...

Dec 17, 2020

Vincent J. Geraci age 76 died suddenly on December 17, 2020. Vince was a lifelong resident of Southwest Philadelphia and a devout catholic. He was a member of the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts USA. Vince attended St. Barnabas School and was a graduate of West Catholic High School for Boys Class 1962. While a student at West Catholic...

Nov 16, 2020

Debra (nee Hartman) Peca age 66 suddenly on November 16, 2020. Beloved mother of Joseph J. Peca Jr. (Amy), Nicole Peca and the late Christopher and Julianne. Loving grandmother of Joseph J. III, Isaac and Moise. Sister of Cindy, Ellen and Bill. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Beloved life long partner of the late Joseph J....

Nov 7, 2020

John "Jack" Reick, age 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by family the morning of November 7, 2020. Jack was the son of the late Dave and Jean (nee Coyne) Reick and one of nine children. Jack was married to his devoted wife, Lee, for over 49 years, their 50th Wedding Anniversary was coming in January.  He was a union...

Nov 1, 2020

Bruno Giannantonio age 71 died suddenly at his home on Sunday November 1, 2020. Bruno was born in Castel Frenteno, Italy and lived there till he was13 years old. He is survived by his four children Maryanne Davis, Bruno Giannantonio Jr., Deborah Giannantonio and Dominic Giannantonio. Grandfather of 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, he is also survived by...

Nov 1, 2020

Anthony J. Salvato age 83 died peacefully at his son Anthony's home on Sunday November 1, 2020. Formerly of Southwest Philly and the Villas, NJ. Anthony worked for years at PGW as a gas processor operator before retiring in 1995. Beloved husband of the late Henrietta (nee Gaynor) who died in 1998 after 26 years of marriage. Beloved father...

Nov 1, 2020

Pauline C. (nee Latella) DiJoseph (DiGuiseppe) age 97 passed away in the early morning of November 1, 2020. Born to the late Paola and Josephine (nee Cuzzercrea) Latella in Reggio Calabria, Italy on December 10, 1922. Pauline was wife to the late Frank DiGuiseppe and her partner the late Tony Rindone. Loving mother of Jeannie DiJoseph (Dr. Anthony DiStefano)...

Oct 20, 2020

Anthony R. Lorraine age 66 on October 20, 2020. Son of the late Anthony A. and Lorraine. Beloved brother of Caroline Lorraine and Victor Lorraine. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Mass on Friday, November 13 at 11 am at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 1 Fatima...

Oct 17, 2020

Nancy (nee McCoy) Sinclair passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Saturday morning, October 17, 2020 at the age of 90. Nancy lived life to the fullest and did her best to not miss anything in her beloved children and grandchildrens' lives. She was the daughter of Edward and Marie (nee Tieman) McCoy. Nancy was the oldest of...