Local Obituaries for Families in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania
Frank Baker
Jun 6, 2019
Francis "Frank" Baker age 88 on June 6, 2019. Frank was born and raised in Southwest Philly. He was a 1948 West Catholic Boys High School graduate. Frank served in the US Army during the Korean War from 1952-1953. He worked for General Electric for 43 years in production control. Frank married Millie Young on June 20, 1959. Beloved husband...
Kathryn Kay Burke
Jun 5, 2019
Kathryn D. “Kay” Burke age 90 on June 5, 2019. Daughter of the late John and Mary. Beloved sister of Franny (Irene), Noreen (Walt) Basher and the late Nancy (Frank), Rita (Frank), Mary (Frank), John (Pat), Thomas (Cass), Joey (Patsy), Theresa (Robert) and Peter (Joan). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her visitation...
Richard Joseph Schmid Sr
May 29, 2019
Richard Joseph Schmid Sr. ("Dick"), age 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 29th, 2019. Dick was the youngest of three sons of George and Madeline Schmid. Dick was not a native of the Philadelphia region, but has called the area home for the majority of his life. Born in Holyoke, Massachusetts, Dick came to Pennsylvania with...
Brother Andrew Bartley, Fsc
May 12, 2019
Brother Andrew Bartley, FSC on May 12, 2019 age 90. Son of the late James and Mary Elizabeth (nee Brennan). Brother of the late Mary Ann, J. Paul and Joseph Bartley and Kathleen Mediano. Survived by his brother David Bartley and his niece Allyson Marks. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Thursday 4pm to 7pm La Salle College...
Michael Quack Mclaughlin
May 6, 2019
Michael J. McLaughlin, “Quack”, age 65 formerly of West Philadelphia and educated at St. Francis de Sales School and West Catholic High School Class of 1972. A member of the Midnight Special Ice Hockey Club. Quack was an avid reader and enjoyed surfing and fishing down the shore. Beloved brother of Pat Clear, Bill McLaughlin, John McLaughlin, Paul McLaughlin and...
Diana M. Woodcock
Apr 25, 2019
Diana M. (nee Richards) Woodcock age 78 on April 25, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Lincoln Woodcock. Loving mother of Richard "Rick" (Theresa) Woodcock, Alicia (Ted) O'Neill and the late Christopher (Sheri) Richards. Also survived by 8 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 2 sisters and 1 brother. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday May 10th at St....
Patrick G. Mcmahon
Apr 4, 2019
Patrick Gerard McMahon age 34 suddenly on April 4, 2019 of Delray Beach, FL formerly of Philadelphia and West Chester, PA. Patrick was a graduate of Valley Forge Military Academy and attended Drexel University. He was an active addiction counselor in the Florida community, caring friend, as well as a loving father, son, and brother. Patrick is survived by his...
Edward W. Palmatory
Mar 31, 2019
EDWARD W. PALMATORY, 93, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 31, 2019. Born to Thomas and Grace Palmatory. He was married 62 years to the love of his life, Theresa (nee McDonough) until her passing in 2012. Loving father of Theresa Rafter (William,) Veronica Gianforcaro (Richard,) and Renee Heininger (Richard.) Special Pop-Pop to 8 grandchildren,...
Dottie Marigliano
Mar 25, 2019
Dottie (nee Ammon) Marigliano age 66 on March 25, 2019 of Southwest Philadelphia. Beloved wife of the late Francis "Franny". Loving sister of Cassie Ammon Hill and the late John, Joseph and James Ammon. Loving godmother and aunt of Dottie Robbins. Aunt of James Corkery, John Ammon III and the late Raymond P. Hill. Relatives and friends are invited to...
Teresa M. Latch
Mar 25, 2019
Teresa M. (nee McClellan) Latch age 76 on March 25, 2019. Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of Teresa (Donald) Byrne. Loving grandmom of Jennifer (Anthony) Gambino and Matthew Byrne. Sister of Patricia DiNardo and the late Isabell McNish and Nancy Erskine. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Thursday morning March 28 from 9 am to...
Rose M. Carli
Mar 18, 2019
On March 18, 2019, Rose M Carli (Grimaldi), 93, was called by the Lord to join the love of her life, God rest his soul, John J Carli Sr in eternal life. Rose's early years were spent in Southwest Philly with 6 brothers and sisters. She helped at the family business beauty shop until she meet John Sr. Their union...
John Francis Stavola
Mar 2, 2019
John Francis Stavola, 64, of Wake Forest, North Carolina, formerly of Warminster, PA and Upper Darby, PA, died at home peacefully March 2, 2019 after a courageous battle with renal failure. He was predeceased in death by his parents Albert and Mary Jane (nee DiPhillipo) Stavola and brothers Michael Francis and Raymond; and also his loving dog Snoopy. He is...
James J. Brennan, Jr
Feb 24, 2019
James J. Brennan, Jr. May 28, 1944 to February 24, 2019. The son of the late: James J. and Helen R. (nee Courtney) Brennan, Sr and oldest brother of the late: Helen R., Susan M. (Fate), Francis J., and Gerald J. Brennan. Jimmy is survived by: Thomas M. (Pamela), Charles B. (Kathleen), and John (Diane) Brennan. Uncle to 12 nieces...
Arthur Butch Pettit
Feb 18, 2019
Arthur P. "Butch" Pettit age 85 on February 18, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Joan (nee Riordan). Father of the late Ruth Pettit. Survived by his step-son Bill Speakman and his fiancée Sharon Montgomery, his nephew Joseph Rudnick and his fiancée Connie Ciancia. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Tuesday 9am to 10:15am at St. Barnabas Church,...
James J. Mcnelis
Feb 12, 2019
James J. McNelis on February 12, 2019 age 91. Jim retired from the Post Office in 1988 where he worked for many years at 30th Street. Jim was a WWII Navy Vet serving on the USS Independence. A volunteer and resource for many years at the Fireman's Museum on North 2nd Street. Jim was a true renaissance man with...
Joseph F. Dietzmann
Feb 11, 2019
Joseph F. Dietzmann age 65 on February 11, 2019 formerly of Southwest Philadelphia. Beloved husband of Peggy (nee Breslin). Devoted father of Joseph O. (Ginger), Shannon (Brent) Elliott and Kelly (Steven) Maurer. Grandfather of Lucas, Kylie and Carter. Brother of Francis X. “Bud” and Michael. Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation with Joe’s family on Saturday 9:15 am...
Francis P. Mcgee
Feb 5, 2019
Francis P. "Franny" McGee age 69 on February 5, 2019. Son of the late Francis C. and Eleanor (nee Fredericks). Beloved brother of Cass (Ed) Corliss and the late Patrick (Donna). Uncle of Jessica, Erin, Edward, Julia and Jeanine. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Monday 9:15am to 10:15am St. Eugene Church, 200 S. Oak Ave., Primos. Funeral...
Kathleen Kohlbrenner
Feb 1, 2019
Kathleen "Kay" (nee Heppard) Kohlbrenner age 86 on February 1, 2019 formerly of South West Philadelphia. Wife of the late Fred A. Beloved mother of Fred S., William, Kathleen Reilly, Karen (Jim) Kennedy and Gerry. Also survived by 11 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday 9am to 10:15am St....
Rita J. Mcgowan
Jan 27, 2019
Rita J. (nee Hogan) McGowan age 92 on January 27, 2019 of Somers Point, NJ formerly of Southwest Philadelphia, Wife of the late John T. Beloved mother of Patricia "Pat" McGowan and Tom McGowan. Grandmother of Sean McGowan, Michael Yacovone and Justin McGowan. Great Grandmother of Ariana, Mikayla, Michael and Karissa. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday...

Frank S. Tamburrino
Jan 23, 2019
Frank S. Tamburrino age 74 on January 23, 2019 of SouthWest Philadelphia and a retired Philadelphia Police Officer. Survived by Toni Tamburrino, his daughter Toni Marie (Frank) Sands and his two grandchildren Maria and Joseph Sands. Pre-deceased in death by his son Frankie D. Tamburrino. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Monday 9:30am to 10:45am St. Barnabas Church,...