Local Obituaries for Families in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania

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...

Mar 24, 2020

Anna Marie Caden (nee Ward) age 93 passed away early in the morning on March 24, 2020 at Little Flower Manor. She was formerly of Southwest Philadelphia. Anna Marie was the wife of the late Joseph J. Caden, Jr. She is the beloved mother of Joseph J. Caden, III (Mary Ann), Kevin Caden & Martin Caden (Noreen). Loving grandmother...

Mar 23, 2020

Donald J. Prendergast age 78 passed away on March 23, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was formerly from Southwest Philadelphia and worked for General Electric for over 40 years.

Donald was the loving husband of the late Margaret (nee McGee). He was the beloved father of Donna (Mike) Siemien.  He is the adored grandfather...

Mar 23, 2020

Whitney Fay, Jr. of Drexel Hill, PA, formerly of Southwest Philadelphia, died suddenly on March 23, 2020 at the age of 70.  Whitney was a United States Marine.

Whitney was the loving son of Claire Fay and the late Whitney Fay, Sr.  He was the beloved brother of Claire (Paul) Miller, Lisa Fay (Louis) Gourousis and Loretta...

Feb 29, 2020

Dolores "Dee Dee" Thomas (nee Huber) passed away on February 29, 2020 at the age of 76. Dolores was formerly from Southwest Philadelphia but now resided in Broomall. Dolores is the beloved wife of Dave Thomas. She is the loving mother of David C. Thomas, MD (Peter N. Marchese) and Denise Eife (Dan). Dee Dee is the loving Grandmom...

Feb 19, 2020

Robert W. Bender passed away on February 19, 2020. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Abate). Devoted father of Robert (Julie), John (Donna), Lynn (John) Slevenski and Anthony (Jen). Loving grandfather of Jonathan, Nathan, Kirsten, Brittany, Christopher, Anthony and Domenic and great-grandfather of Lilli and Kenzie. Also survived by his siblings: Jean Twilley, Dolores (Mickey) Gisriel, Joann (Don) Bovee, Mike...

Feb 18, 2020

Anne M. McMenamin (nee Stubblebine) of Folcroft died on February 18, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Anne was born to Robert and Helen (nee Townsend) Stubblebine on January 1, 1954 in Philadelphia, PA. Anne was raised in Drexel Hill and graduated from Archbishop Prendergast High School.

Anne was married to Timothy J. McMenamin for 47 years...

Feb 13, 2020

Ralph Ronald Sciocchetti passed away on February 13, 2020 at his residence in Secane. Ralph was the President of Bradley-Sciocchetti Inc., known as "BSI". He was the beloved husband of 57 years to Jeanne (nee Sulpizio). Son of the late Ralph J. and Theresa Sciocchetti. Devoted father of Ron (Maria) Sciocchetti and Danielle (Neil Harkins) Sciocchetti. Loving poppy of...