Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania

Stanley  J. Samsel

Stanley J. Samsel

Apr 10, 2018

Stan age 82 on April 10, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Jan (nee Dodge). Loving father of his children and grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation Saturday 9:45 am to 10:45 am at St. Anastasia Church, 3301 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square. Funeral Mass 11 am. Interment SS Peter & Paul Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,...

Barbara  A. Ward

Barbara A. Ward

Apr 1, 2018

Surrounded by her family, Barbara (Weeks) Ward, 80 of Woodlyn, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully just after midnight at 12:02 Easter morning, April 1, 2018 after bravely battling lung cancer. Loving wife of Bill Ward, (William, deceased 10/25/15), Barb is survived by her children, Bill and wife Colleen, Kathy, Barbie, Dan and wife Krissy and her 7 grandchildren, Dan Jr., Ryan,...

Louis  N. Guerrera

Louis N. Guerrera

Mar 27, 2018

Louis N. Guerrera on March 27, 2018 age 92. A World War II Army veteran. Husband of the late Lena (nee Romagnoli). Beloved father of Louis Guerrera Jr. and Donna (Ed) Sinclair. Grandpop of Jen (Jim) McTamney, Steph (Aaron) Bumpus, Ed (Leslie) Sinclair and Holly Guerrera. Also survived by 7 great grandchildren and his sister Jean Toppi. Relatives and friends...

Marie Olsen

Marie Olsen

Mar 27, 2018

Marie (nee Sax) Olsen age 90 on March 27, 2018 formerly of Southwest Philadelphia and Woodlyn. A retired employee of Smith Kline Beecham Pharmaceutical Company. Wife of the late William. Beloved mother of Mary (Jack) Davies and William (Rita Anne) Olsen. Loving Gram of Leia Favano, William III, Steven and Kelly Ann. Sister of Anthony and Mario Sax and the...

Rita  M. Rufo

Rita M. Rufo

Mar 22, 2018

Rita M. Rufo (nee DiMario) age 92 on March 22, 2018 formerly of Primos. Wife of the late Daniel Rufo. Beloved sister of Nicholas DiMario. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Mass Tuesday 10:30 am St. Eugene Church, 200 S. Oak Avenue, Primos where friends may call...

Dolores  M. (Nee Mcgee)  Kelly

Dolores M. (Nee Mcgee) Kelly

Feb 28, 2018

Dolores M. (nee McGee) Kelly age 82 on February 28, 2018. Beloved wife of the late William. Devoted mother of Mary (Ed) Hicks, Noreen (Marty) Caden and Kevin Kelly. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and her sister Patricia Sladek. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday 9:30 am to 10:45 am at Divine Mercy Church, 6667 Chester Avenue,...

Rosemary  C. Toland

Rosemary C. Toland

Feb 27, 2018

Rosemary C. (nee Stiehl) Toland age 71 on February 27, 2018 of Southwest Philadelphia. Beloved wife of the late Joseph E. Loving mother of Joseph, Kelly (Ray) Duffy and Beth Toland (Dan Meo). Mom-mom of Grace and AJ. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Sunday 6:30 pm to 9 pm and Monday 9:30 am to 10:30 am at...

John  P. Judge

John P. Judge

Jan 24, 2018

John P. Judge, age 79, passed away quietly on January 24, 2018 after a few months of illness. John was born and raised in Ballina, County Mayo, Ireland. John is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Greta (nee Brady). He was the loving father of Nancy Judge and Eileen (Patrick) Crossan and beloved ”John-John” to Ciara (keera) and...

Catherine Hicks

Catherine Hicks

Jan 21, 2018

Catherine (nee Shaw) Hicks age 85 on January 21, 2018. Wife of the late Edward T. Beloved mother of Edward J. (Mary) and the late Frederick (Anne). Grandmother of Fred and Christian. Also survived by 3 sisters and 2 brothers. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Thursday 9:15 to 10:15 am at Divine Mercy Church, 6667 Chester Avenue....

Evelyn  M. Brown

Evelyn M. Brown

Dec 27, 2017

Evelyn M. (nee Manning) Brown age 98 on December 27, 2017. Wife of the late Joseph P. Beloved mother of Eileen, Pat, Dorothy (Mary Walls), Mary (the late John) Kahnke, Bob (Nancy) and the late Joey. Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson. Relatives and friends are invited to her visitation Saturday 9:20 am...

William Kilgallon

William Kilgallon

Nov 29, 2017

William “Bill” Kilgallon age 80 died at his home in Southwest Philadelphia and pronounced there on November 29, 2017. Bill’s many friends and colleagues at the Philadelphia Fire Department and St. Barnabas Parish were unaware of their friend’s death and his whereabouts until January 2018. It’s taken these past several months to secure Bill’s cremains from the Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s...

William  Bill Manson

William Bill Manson

Nov 25, 2017

William “Bill” Manson age 91 on November 25, 2017 a retired Philadelphia Police Officer and World War II Navy Veteran. Husband of the late Dolores (nee Dee). Father of Marie (Donald) Barrett and the late William J. Jr. and Michael. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Thursday 9:45 am...

John J. Jack Lawler

John J. Jack Lawler

Nov 23, 2017

John J. “Jack” Lawler age 81 on November 23, 2017 of Villas, NJ formerly of Folcroft. Beloved husband of Ronnie (nee Nelson). Devoted father of Jack (Kelly), Jeanie (Joe) Rose and Maryann (Robert) Marandola. Also survived by 8 grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Wednesday 8:45 am to 9:45 am St. George Church, 11 E. Lamont Avenue,...

Rose Battaglia

Rose Battaglia

Nov 12, 2017

Rose (nee Coccia) Battaglia age 87 on November 12, 2017. Wife of the late Consolato “Chuck”. Beloved mother of Charles (Debra) Battaglia and Lisa (Charles) Masciantonio. Loving grandmother of Alexis (Paul) Chambers, Gregory Battaglia and Charles Masciantonio III. Sister of Florence Evans. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday 9:15 am to 10:15 am at Our Lady of...

Jocelyn  Raine Mclaughlin

Jocelyn Raine Mclaughlin

Nov 9, 2017

Jocelyn Raine McLaughlin age 7 months, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2017 at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia where she has resided since birth. Beloved daughter of Ed and Danielle. Jocelyn’s parents would like to invite family and friends to her visitation on Tuesday evening from 6 pm to 8 pm at the King Funeral Home, 209 N. Newtown Street...

Robert  F. Sinclair

Robert F. Sinclair

Nov 8, 2017

Robert F. Sinclair age 96 on November 8, 2017 of Maple Shade formerly of Merchantville. Beloved husband of the late Regina “Jean” (nee McGinley). Devoted father of Bob (Nanci), Dan (Leslie), Mike (Barb), Gina (Bill) Kennard, Betty (the late Drew) Nobel and Joe (Carol). Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Brother of the late Betty Roth and...

Janice  M. Samsel

Janice M. Samsel

Oct 30, 2017

Janice M. Samsel (nee Dodge) age 76 suddenly on October 30, 2017. Beloved wife of Stan. Survived by her children, grandchildren and 2 brothers. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday 9:45 – 10:45 am at St. Anastasia Church, 3301 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square. Funeral Mass to follow at 11 am. Interment at a later date. In...

Catherine  Cass Oswald

Catherine Cass Oswald

Oct 20, 2017

Catherine “Cass” Oswald (nee Hesser) age 96 on October 20, 2017 formerly of Southwest Philadelphia. Beloved wife of the late Nathaniel. Loving mother of Ron (Corine), Larry, Bob (Carol), Fran, Mary (Joe) Hackett, Patricia and John (Bonnie). Also survived by 18 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Wednesday 9:30 to 10:45 am SS....

Frank  J. Eggles

Frank J. Eggles

Sep 23, 2017

Frank J. Eggles age 90 on September 23, 2017 a 4th degree member of the Knight of Columbus Cardinal Dougherty Assembly, Mater Dei Council 4129. Beloved husband of Marjorie (nee McWilliams). Devoted father of Stephen (Gina), Danny (Regina), Margie (Ted) Pruskowski and the late Frank (Cathy). Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited...

Helen  R. Mcandrews

Helen R. Mcandrews

Sep 12, 2017

Helen R. McAndrews (nee Orme) age 68 on September 12, 2017 of Havertown formerly of Southwest Philadelphia. A West Catholic High School Graduate Class of 1967. Beloved wife of Jim. Loving mother of Kevin (Tammy), Brian (Moira), Tim (Kara) and the late Jimmy. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and her brother Tom Orme. Relatives and friends are invited to her...

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