Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania

Arthur  Butch Pettit

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Margaret Cavalieri

Margaret Cavalieri

Jan 15, 2019

Margaret "Margie" Cavalieri (nee Sheekey) age 66 suddenly on January 15, 2019 of Southwest Philadelphia. Daughter of the late John and Margaret Sheekey. Beloved mother of Tina (Thomas) Terinoni and Michael Cavalieri. Loving grandmother of Christian and Talen Terinoni. Sister of Mary Cavalieri, John Sheekey, Kathleen Guaracino and the late Tommy and Harry Sheekey. Also survived by many nieces and...

Rose  M. Feudale

Rose M. Feudale

Dec 31, 2018

Rose M. (nee Curcio) Feudale on December 31, 2018 age 96 born in Shamokin, PA and formerly of Southwest Philadelphia. Rose worked for a number of years at United Airlines. Daughter of the late Joseph and Viola (nee Anania) Curcio. Wife of the late George. Beloved mother of Pasquale “Charlie” and George. Sister of Laura Mela and the late Anthony,...

Mary  Frances Mcelhare

Mary Frances Mcelhare

Dec 13, 2018

Mary Frances McElhare went to heaven on December 13, 2018. Predeceased by parents James, Mary Ellen and a brother James. Graduated West Catholic Girls High School ‘61 and Rosemont College ‘65. She was a history teacher at St. Maria Goretti High School and worked for Principal Financial Group and Drexel University. Survived by her brother Bernard "Brian" and many cousins....

Charles  Wesley Robinson,  Jr

Charles Wesley Robinson, Jr

Dec 5, 2018

Charles Wesley Robinson Jr, best known as Wes, went to be with the Lord on December 5th 2018 with his son Matthew by his side. Born on September 10, 1933 in Indiana Pa. Long time resident of Newtown Square until he moved to his daughter's and then to Nursing facility in Nazareth, PA. He was a loving and devoted husband...

Linda Stinger

Linda Stinger

Dec 2, 2018

Linda (nee Miraflor) Hurst Stinger age 93 passed away on December 2, 2018. Linda was formerly of Southwest Philadelphia, 6302 Wheeler Street. She was employed for 25 years for the University of Pennsylvania. Beloved mother of Linda Cyr of California, Darlene Hurst of Prospect Park and the late Kenneth & Ronald. Loving grandmother to Linda Adams, Stephen Morris, Samantha Lopez,...

Lawrence  P. Rivello

Lawrence P. Rivello

Dec 2, 2018

Lawrence P. Rivello age 83 on December 2, 2018 formerly of SW Phila., Newark and Bear, DE. Larry was employed at the GE plant, 6900 Elmwood Ave. in Southwest Philly for 42 ½ years as a metal straightener. He was an avid Eagles and Phillies fan. During happy times, it was common for him to belt out his favorite Sinatra...

Joseph  E. Troyan

Joseph E. Troyan

Nov 30, 2018

Joseph E. Troyan age 97 passed on November 30, 2018. Joseph was born in Mt. Carmel, PA on August 11, 1921 to Joseph & Anna (nee Matzura) Troyan. Joe was a proud World War II Navy Veteran. Joe had kept an article from Mt. Carmel's newspaper The Item which appeared in 1944 stating, "Petty Officer 3rd class Joseph Troyan, son...

John  A. Baldwin

John A. Baldwin

Nov 16, 2018

John A. Baldwin age 58 died suddenly on November 16, 2018. For many years, John worked and owned Baldwin Hardware Store located in the 6500 block of Elmwood Avenue in Southwest Philly. John also worked part time at US Air. Beloved son of Elizabeth "Betty" (nee Blourne) and the late Albert. Devoted and loving brother of Betty Anne (Patrick) Haw,...

James  J. Henry

James J. Henry

Oct 1, 2018

James J. "Jimmy" Henry age 64, passed away suddenly on Ocober 1, 2018 at Crozer-Chester Medical Center. Jimmy was formerly of SW Philadelphia, Good Shepherd Parish. He also worked as a salesman for years at "The Spirit" newspaper of Glenolden, PA. Son of the late Lillian E. (nee Rodgers) Henry. Brother of the late Thomas and Lawrence Henry. He is...

Gloria  Jean Carey

Gloria Jean Carey

Sep 22, 2018

Gloria Jean (nee Rodgers) Carey, age 75, peacefully passed away on September 22, 2018. Gloria was formerly of Deptford, New Jersey and Southwest Philadelphia. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Aunt Gloria and Pippa enjoyed living the past two years with her niece, Annmarie, Scott and Buddy. She was preceded in death by...

Jane L. Swain

Jane L. Swain

Sep 15, 2018

Jane Hilda Swain (nee Loughran), aged 84, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed on September 15th surrounded by her family. Jane was born in the Kensington section of Philadelphia on September 29, 1933 to Joseph and Alma (nee Fischer) Loughran, the first of four children. She was a proud graduate of John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls' High School in...

Kevin Kolavage

Kevin Kolavage

Sep 7, 2018

Kevin Kolavage age 62 on September 7, 2018. Beloved husband of Dianne (nee Jenkins). Devoted father of Kevin (Sarah), Daniel and Matthew. Loving grandfather of Robert Clarence Kolavage. Son of the late Clarence "Kully" and Helen (nee Witek). Brother of the late Joseph. Kevin grew up on the 6400 block of Guyer Avenue. He was a graduate of St. Barnabas...

Anthony  James Adair

Anthony James Adair

Aug 18, 2018

Anthony James "Jim" Adair age 67 on August 18, 2018. Jim was a long time member of St. Barnabas CYO in Southwest Philly and a basketball coach at St. Barnabas School and St. Mary of Czestochowa School. Beloved husband of Elizabeth "Betty Jean" (nee Long). Brother of Cathy (John) Wilson. Brother-in-law of Mike, Jim (Barbara), and Dolores (the late John...

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