Local Obituaries for Families in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania

Dec 22, 2024

Catherine A. Gallagher (nee Tobin) age 90, of Drexel Hill, formerly of Philadelphia, on December 22, 2024. Wife of the late John E. Gallagher. Beloved mother of John E., Eileen (late Robert) McGuire, Philip J. (Anna), and Patricia (John) Gilroy. Loving grandmother to Patrick McGuire, Stacey Dean, Ryan Gilroy, Katie Gilroy & Eileen Gallagher. Predeceased by brothers & sisters:...

Dec 20, 2024

Janice M. Horan, age 67, passed away on December 20, 2024 after a battle with lung cancer. Janice is the daughter of the late Edward P. and Dorothy L. (nee Blourne) Horan. Beloved sister of Jacqueline Horan Timins. Also survived by her niece, nephew and many cousins, along with her Godmother Elizabeth Baldwin.

Janice worked various jobs...

Dec 9, 2024

P. Dermot O’Neill, affectionately known to all as “Derm”, passed away suddenly on December 9, 2024 at the age of 80. Derm was born in Bangor in County Down, Northern Ireland to John and Anne (nee McDermott) O’Neill on August 19, 1944. He became a citizen of the United States March 26,1956 at the age of 11. Derm was...

Dec 1, 2024

Eugene "Gene" M. Dillmore, Age 82, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed on December 1, 2024. Gene was the son of the late Eugene J. and Kathryn Dillmore.

Gene was born and raised in Drexel Hill. He was a graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School and St. Joseph’s University. Gene began his career as a teacher at his...

Nov 27, 2024

Dolores T. McKnight "Dee" age 88 passed away on November 27, 2024 at her home in Bryn Mawr, formerly of North Wales, PA. After graduating West Catholic High School for girls, Dee started working for Bell of Pennsylvania. She continued her education by going to night school. Dee received a Bachelor's Degree from Saint Joseph University and then a...

Nov 26, 2024

Thomas D. Starkey passed away peacefully at his home on November 26, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Patricia (nee Craig) Starkey. Father of Thomas Jr., Patricia Passarella (James), Margaret Armideo, Maureen Alvarez (Alex) and Michael Starkey (Tatiana). Also survived by his grandchildren Thomas III, Mary Elizabeth, Regina, Francis, Sienna Kassabian (William), Vincent, Nicholas, Daria, Adelina, Alex, Luke, Amelia,...

Nov 11, 2024

Julia Clemson (nee Quinlan), age 92, passed away on November 11, 2024. Julia is the wife of the late John J. Clemson. She is survived by her sons Andrew and John. Sadly, she was predeceased by her children Julie Galuzis, James Clemson, and Elizabeth "Lizzy" Clemson. She is also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, her sister Charlotte "Tootsie"...

Oct 29, 2024

Barbara A. Giesen (nee Connolly) passed away on October 29, 2024. Barbara was the wife of the late George F. Giesen who died in 2007. She is the mother of Raymond and George Giesen. Barbara and her husband George raised their two sons in Southwest Philadelphia, St Barnabas Parish.

Oct 27, 2024

Joseph N. Lerario passed away peacefully at home on October 27, 2024 at the age of 78. Joe grew up in Most Blessed Sacrament Parish in Southwest Philadelphia. He was a 1964 graduate of West Catholic High School for Boys. He joined the Army in January of 1966 and served two years. Joe received a Bachelor's Degree from St....

Sep 29, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jere Haggerty on September 29, 2024, at the age of 73. Jere’s death was unexpected and instantaneous. While we are devastated by our loss, we are relieved that he did not suffer.

Jere died as he lived, with his beloved wife of 38 years, Peg, by...

Sep 27, 2024

Joseph S. Savastano passed away suddenly on September 27, 2024 at the age of 86. Joe was formerly of Southwest Philadelphia but was a resident of Secane for over twenty years. Beloved husband of Dorothy Baglivo-Savastano (nee Morgan). Also survived by his two sons Vincent Baglivo (Kathy) and Michael Baglivo (JoAnn) and three granddaughters Michelle, Dana and Nicole. Joe...

Sep 16, 2024

Maria Herrera (nee Gil) entered into eternal life on September 16, 2024 at the age of 98. Wife of the late Jorge Enrique Herrera. Beloved Mother of Jorge Andres Herrera. Loving grandmother of George Herrera. Sister of Jorge Eliecer Gil of Medellin, Colombia and the late Myriam Williams, Gabriela Gil, Ligia Gil, Fanny Gil, and Agusto Gil. Also survived...

Sep 8, 2024

William "Bill" E. Cain of Drexel Hill passed away peacefully on September 8, 2024, at the age of 79. Bill was predeceased by his cherished wife, Cassie Cain. He is survived by his brother Ed Cain and was preceded in death by his brother Lou Cain.

Bill was a man dedicated to his friends and family. He...

Sep 2, 2024

William John Mouillerat passed away suddenly at his home on September 2, 2024. Honoring Bill's wishes, his burial was a private affair.

Aug 21, 2024

Paul J. Reilly of Drexel Hill, PA passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Lankenau Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 29, 1946, he was the son of the late James and Dorothy Reilly. Paul was the beloved husband of Kathy Reilly (née Egan), loving father of Lauren Hopkins (Andy), Kevin Reilly, and Megan Reilly-Donoghue...

Aug 15, 2024

On August 15, 2024 Ian Carmine Regino passed away surrounded by loved ones, after a short and difficult battle with a rare lung disease.

Ian was a family man, a loyal friend, a loving and kind person, an extremely hard worker, a world-traveler, and someone who actively made the lives around him better; both personally and professionally....

Aug 8, 2024

Colleen Witz Sharr passed away peacefully on August 8, 2024 surrounded by her family after a long battle with Lupus. She was born and raised in southwest Philadelphia, PA and later moved to Springfield, PA. Colleen graduated from Springfield High School in 2001 and went on to receive her Associate Degree at CHI Institute as a medical assistant. Upon...

Jul 23, 2024

Margaret A. Given "Peggy", age 99, passed away on July 23, 2024. Peggy was a well know waitress for many years at the Alpine Inn, Log Cabin and Anderson House. Born in Philadelphia she attended and graduated from West Catholic High School for Girls, Class of 1943. Peggy witnessed many changes in society over her many years, but always...

Jul 23, 2024

Janine B. Provence, age 27, passed away on July 23, 2024. Beloved daughter of Michelle Orsatti and the late William "Billy" Provence, Jr. Sister of Madeline, Kaitlyn, Hannah, and Jason. Also survived by her grandmother Gloria Orsatti, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, August 1, 2024...

Jul 22, 2024

Eleanor M. Greener, age 90, formerly of Southwest Philadelphia passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024. Daughter of the late Albert and Margaret (nee Janescura) Greener. Predeceased in death by her siblings: Marie Lada, Harry Greener, and Anna Mayo. Eleanor is survived by her sister-in-law Lucille Greener, nieces and nephews.

Eleanor grew up in Southwest Philadelphia and...