Local Obituaries for Families in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania

Sep 12, 2020

Bernadette M. (Burns) Couwels, age 76, beloved wife of the late Charles R. Couwels, passed away on Saturday, September 12th, 2020 at Taylor Hospice in Ridley Park, PA.

Born on Feb. 20, 1944 in Philadelphia. She was the daughter of the late George R. and Mary (McCann) Burns.

Bernadette grew up in St. Barnabas Parish...

Sep 2, 2020

Pedro A. Lopez age 82 on September 2, 2020. Beloved husband of 53 years to Sonia E. (nee Molina). Devoted father of P. Antonio (Suzanne), Carlos Xavier (Kathleen), Veronica Maria and Alina Maria. Also survived by eight grandchildren Michael, Heather, Alejandro, Nieves, Palona, Calixta, Kofi, Isaac and  three sisters who are still living in Cuba.

Pedro was...

Sep 2, 2020

Carroll Ann (nee McMackin) Armstrong age 80 on September 2, 2020 at her residence in Wallingford, PA. Daughter of the late Francis McMackin and Anne (nee Carroll). Beloved wife of the late Norman Armstrong.

Carroll was born and raised in West Philadelphia and then Upper Darby. She attended West Catholic High School for Girls graduating in 1958....

Aug 31, 2020

Michael J. Dougherty age 77 on August 31, 2020. Formerly of Southwest Philadelphia and a retiree from MAB Paints on Grays Avenue in Southwest Philadelphia. Beloved husband of Mary Ann Dougherty (nee Kerslake). Devoted father of Michael J. Dougherty, Jr (Lauren) and David M. Dougherty. Beloved Pop Pop of Aidan and Abigail. Relatives and friends are invited to his...

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),...