Local Obituaries for Families in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania

May 8, 2021

Nina (nee Chieppa) DiSanto age 90 on May 8, 2021 of Glenolden where she lived for 73 years. Beloved wife of the late Gus DiSanto, Jr. Loving mother of the late Richard DiSanto and Gus DiSanto III. Beloved nana of Denise (Jim) Raith, Nicole DiSanto and Gina DiSanto. Great nana of Jimmy and Andrew Raith. Aunt of Desari Chieppa...

Apr 26, 2021

Jean K. (nee Koran) Cusick age 91 of Nottingham, Pa formerly of East Lansdowne, Pa. Jean initially lived in Southwest Philadelphia in Most Blessed Sacrament parish. She also lived in Honolulu, Hawaii.

She was a graduate of Bartram High School, class of 1947 where she excelled as a member of the diving team. Jean worked as a...

Apr 17, 2021

Joan C. (nee Buckley) DuAime age 83 of Holmes formerly of Southwest Philadelphia. Joan initially lived in Transfiguration Parish in West Philadelphia and then her family moved to Southwest Philadelphia where they first lived in St. Clement and then St. Barnabas Parish. She was a proud West Catholic Girls Class of 1955 graduate. Joan loved the years raising her...

Apr 13, 2021

Montel MacArthur Cooper, affectionately known as D-Mac, Mackie-D, Montie Mont, Tellie Tel, Sho Sho, made his unforgettable debut into the world in the midst of a blizzard on a snow-covered December 11th in 1995 to Mrs. Johnetta Nelson Cooper and Mr. Wesley Aflred Cooper Sr in Newark, Delaware. Montel was the last of 3 children for the young couple,...

Apr 2, 2021

Margaret "Peg" (nee Stockley) Mullee age 86 suddenly and unexpectedly passed away in her sleep on April 2, 2021. Peg was born to Albert and Ellen (nee Berry) Stockley on May 3,1934. She was raised in Southwest Philadelphia in Good Shepherd Parish where she also attended grade school. She was a proud 1952 graduate of West Catholic Girls High...

Mar 14, 2021

James D. Maiura, age 94, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2021. James was a proud Army veteran serving during World War II and received the Combat Infantryman's Badge, Army of Occupation Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and World War II Victory Medal. James was an operating engineer for over 30 years at Cornell Company and...

Mar 14, 2021

Emery C. Mollenhauer, FSC, Ph.D., whose administrative and academic duties at La Salle University spanned more than a half century, including his tenure as the University’s first provost, died Sunday, March 14. He was 94.

Mollenhauer arrived at La Salle in 1960. Over the 52 years that followed, he was at the forefront of many pivotal moments...

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...