Local Obituaries for Families in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania

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...

Oct 7, 2020

Mary Louise Watkins, age 82, passed away suddenly in her sleep on October 7, 2020 just four days after her beloved husband Chick's death. Mary Lou was the loving wife of the late Earl "Chick" Watkins. Mary Lou will be missed deeply by her children Daniel (Kathleen), Jackie O'Mara and the late Brent and Glenn. Also by her beloved...

Oct 5, 2020

Elaine A. Falcone, age 85, passed away the evening of October 5, 2020. Elaine was one of seven children born to Anthony and Carmella (nee Cristi) Falcone residing in Southwest Philadelphia. She devoted herself to caring for her parents until their deaths. Elaine always loved and gave to everyone she knew. Her welcoming spirit could be felt as soon...

Oct 3, 2020

Earl "Chick" Watkins age 85 on October 3, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Mary Lou (nee Lachall) who died only four days after Chick. Devoted father of Daniel (Kathleen), Jackie O'Mara and the late Brent and Glenn. Also survived by 11 grandchildren Daniel Glenn Watkins, Christopher Watkins, Karena DiLiberato, Erica Watkins, Tracy Ceruzzi, Daniel E. Watkins, Samantha O'Mara,...

Oct 2, 2020

Theresa Cascella nee Flaherty passed away October 2, 2020 in Philadelphia, PA. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jane and John “Reds” Flaherty as well as her parents-in-law, Grace and Ramon Cascella. She is survived by her soulmate and husband, Ramon (Ray) Cascella Jr.; her three children: Raymond (Tiphanie) Cascella, Patrick Cascella, and Theresa (Tyler) Sharp; her...

Oct 2, 2020

Marion C. Stefano (nee Henderson) . Beloved wife of the late Richard J. Stefano. Beloved mother of Dennis (Lori) Stefano, Carolyn (Brian) Marshall and the late Kathleen Guarini. Loving Mom Mom of Natalie & Troy Stefano and Carly & Lindsay Marshall. Sister of Jule Burlage  and Alice Henderson. Sister-in-law of Rita (Stefano) Klauder.

Marion was very involved...

Sep 26, 2020

Eugene J. Carroll, Jr. age 80 on September 26, 2020 formerly of Southwest Philadelphia. Gene was a proud graduate of West Catholic Boys High School, Class of 1958. He served in the United States Army from 1960 to 1962. Gene was a proud Philadelphia Police Officer for over 30 years.  He retired from the Philadelphia Police Department in 1992...

Sep 23, 2020

William M. Lennox, Jr. suddenly on September 23, 2020 at his home. Bill was 83 years old and formerly lived in Southwest Philadelphia. After Retiring from PECO, you could find Bill at McCall’s Country Club where he actually once had a hole in one. (Best Day Ever) Bill became an avid sports fan at an early age, as his...