Local Obituaries for Families in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania

Aug 12, 2020

Joseph "Rookie" O'Connor age 68 on August 12, 2020  of Glenolden. Loving son of the late Jeremiah and Anne (nee Kane) O'Connor. Beloved husband of 29 years to Kathryn (nee Stevens). Devoted father of Patrick and Michael (Colleen). Beloved "Poppy Joe" of his granddaughter Kara Grace. Loving brother of Michael (Bettyrene). Uncle of Sean, Adam and Mark. Also survived...

Jul 14, 2020

John M. Funkhouser age 66 passed away suddenly and peacefully at his home in Broomall on July 14th, 2020. Per John's wishes, there will be no service. He is predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth (nee Lydon) Funkhouser. Survived by his two daughters, Kimberly Krauss (Chuck) and Lindsay Roach (Josh). John was the beloved grandfather of Kolby, Garret, Tyson and...

Jul 13, 2020

Kathleen "Cassie" M. Cain of Drexel Hill died peacefully on July 13, 2020 at the young age of 76. Cherished wife of Bill Cain. Beloved doggy mom to Rocky.

Cassie was dedicated to her family. She was a beloved sister in law. She treasured her nieces and nephews and her grand nieces and nephews by celebrating every...

Jul 7, 2020

Joseph Barrett age 45 suddenly on July 7, 2020. Beloved husband of Regina "Jean" (nee Macartney). Devoted son of Donald and Marie (nee Manson) Barrett. Brother of Matthew, Sara and Emily. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Monday July 13th from 9:15am to 10:15am Notre Dame de Lourdes Church, 1000 Fairview Road, Swarthmore, PA 19081. Funeral Mass...

Jul 4, 2020

Thomas H. Stenson age 59 suddenly on July 4, 2020. Son of the late Thomas P. and Mary T. (nee Cunniffe). Beloved father of Michael Stenson. Devoted brother of Rosemary (Ted) Baffa, Clare (Jim) Flynn and Reverend Paul Stenson. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Tom had a deep and abiding love of God and a deep devotion for ...

Jun 17, 2020

Catherine J Myers (nee Hamilton), age 98, formerly of MBS Parish and Southwest Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2020. Cherished wife of the late Myron Myers. Beloved mother of Maureen McCarrick, Kathleen Holton (Tom), David Myers (Pat), Ann Rosenberg (Jim), Tommy Myers, Theresa Browne (Mike), Janey Solitario (predeceased), Susie Pernie (predeceased), Joe Myers (Jean), and Eileen Burns....

May 21, 2020

Helen R. Manion (nee McKeown) of Woodlyn, PA formerly of Southwest Philadelphia died peacefully on May 21, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Joseph L. Manion Sr. Loving mother of Barbara Manion Downing (Dan), Maureen Cassidy (Michael "Reds"), Chris Kattak (Eugene), Joe Jr. (the late Diane), BettyAnne, Bill (Sue), Eileen “Beany" Gavula (Steve), and Karen Gonzalez (Adrian). Also survived...

May 20, 2020

Anthony F. Sbarra, 89, of North Cape May, NJ, formerly of SouthWest Philadelphia, was born in New York, New York, on October 16, 1930, and died peacefully on May 20, 2020.

In 1948 Anthony enlisted in The United States Navy and served as a radioman on several ships during the Korean War.

Anthony joined the...

May 19, 2020

Lillian A. (nee Olshefski) Rokos age 95 passed away on May 19, 2020. Wife of the late Albert Rokos. Daughter of the late John and Veronica (nee Dobson) Olshefski.

Lillian was born in Mount Carmel, PA and was one of thirteen children. She was the last surviving child of her family. Lillian graduated from Mount Carmel High...

May 9, 2020

Angelina Croyden of Southwest Philadelphia died on May 9, 2020 at the age of 84. Angie was a long time resident of Unico Village in SW Philadelphia.

Born in Philadelphia, Angelina graduated from John Bartram High School and worked as a legal secretary for many years. She is the daughter of the late Benjamin Schiavone and Antoinette...

May 8, 2020

John “Reds” Flaherty, 89 years old

Southwest Philly

3/23/31  -  5/8/20

Husband of the late Jane Gaul Flaherty.  Preceded in death by his brothers Patrick and Thomas Flaherty. Survived by his brother Joe Flaherty and six(6) children. Jani Flaherty, Jack (Kate) Flaherty, Nancy (Ron) Flaherty Perrelli, Theresa (Ray) Flaherty Cascella, Mike (Theresa) Flaherty,...

May 8, 2020

Lucy (nee Spalletti) Yanushefski on May 8, 2020 at Barclay Friends in West Chester, formerly of Southwest Philadelphia and Drexel Hill from complications of COVID-19 at the age of 95.

She is survived by her son Alex (Janet), sister Teresa, five grandchildren, one great grandchild and many nieces and nephews.

She was married for fifty-nine...

Apr 29, 2020

John L. DeMarco age 70, formerly of Southwest Philadelphia, passed away on April 29, 2020 from the COVID-19 virus. He was born October 16, 1949 and was the son of the late Charles and Anna (nee Meluzio) DeMarco. John was predeceased by his brother Francis "Frank" DeMarco.

John is survived by his brothers Vincent (Mary) DeMarco, Joseph...

Apr 21, 2020

Marie Teresa Staples Roman of the Havertown section of  Haverford Township, a retired Villanova University library staff member, died April 21 at Park Lane at Bellingham in West Chester, after a long illness.

Born in Philadelphia, Mrs. Roman grew-up in South Philadelphia and was a resident of Havertown for more than 40 years. She was a graduate...

Apr 17, 2020

Edward J. Hicks, age 63, of Southwest Philadelphia passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 17, 2020 of the Covid-19 Virus. Ed was born on September 22, 1956. He was the son of the late Edward T. and Catherine I. (Shaw) Hicks. Brother of the late Frederick Hicks. Ed is survived by his wife of 30 years, Mary (Kelly) Hicks...

Apr 13, 2020

Noreen Patricia Burke, 85, beloved wife of Walter W. Basher passed peacefully on April 13, 2020 (as a result of the COVID virus). Noreen was one of eleven born to Mary and John Burke, and was preceded in death by nine siblings,  Nancy Bosco (Frank), Rita Broedell (Frank), Mary Lynch (Frank),  Kay Burke, John (Pat), twin brother Joseph (Patsy),...

Apr 12, 2020

Mary B. Chelland (nee Corcoran) age 84 passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday April 12, 2020. She is the beloved wife of William V. Chelland. Loving mother of Marlene M. Quintela, Michael J.Chelland, Jack Chelland, Deborah J. Chelland-Collova, Patrick T. Chelland and the late William V. Chelland Jr. and Matthew Chelland. Also survived by 17 grandchildren and 20 great...

Apr 5, 2020

Susan M. Bradley age 60, died suddenly on April 5, 2020 at her apartment residence. Susan graduated from Cardinal Dougherty High School in 1977. She loved photography especially taking pictures of anything outdoors and her dog Wags and cat Cooper.

Susan was the daughter of the late Robert and Honor (nee Farrar) Bradley. Sister of Honor, Janet ...

Apr 3, 2020

James F. "Pony" Pownall age 60 suddenly on April 3, 2020 of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Jimmy grew up in Southwest Philadelphia and graduated from West Catholic High School for Boys in 1978. He worked at Al Parise"s Hardware Store becoming Baldwin's Hardware on Elmwood Avenue. He also worked for a short time at Southwest Fruit and Produce at 63rd...

Mar 29, 2020

Madeline L. Halloran died suddenly at her home in Southwest Philadelphia on March 29, 2020. Daughter of the late Peter and Madeline Burke. Loving wife of the late William "Goose" Halloran. Devoted mother of Bill Halloran, Joe "Spank" Halloran, Daniel (Celeste) Halloran, Maggie Halloran and the late Peter J. Halloran. Sister of Phil Burke, Isabelle (Mike) Saia, and the...