Local Obituaries for Families in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania

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...

Jul 17, 2024

Barbara (nee Lafferty) Smyth, died peacefully at Maris Grove on July 17, 2024. Barbara was raised in Clifton Heights, Delaware County, PA and was a graduate of Clifton Heights High School Class of 1959. Three years after graduation, she married Francis S. Fabrizio and together they owned and operated Fabrizio's Flowers in Lansdowne and Clifton Heights. During these years,...

Jul 13, 2024

Thomas D. Haigh, age 79, passed away on July 13, 2024. Beloved husband of Madeline "Mattie" (nee Anderson) Haigh. Loving father of Karen De La Fuente (Jose). Loving "pop" to his granddaughter Nina De La Fuente.

Tom was proud of his South Philadelphia roots and was a graduate of Bishop Neumann High School for Boys, Class of...

Jun 29, 2024

Dennis J. Holden, Sr., age 62, passed away peacefully at home on June 29, 2024 surrounded by his family. Born December 27, 1961 in Southwest Philadelphia, he attended Most Blessed Sacrament Elementary School and West Catholic High School for Boys.

Dennis loved his family and a good laugh.

Beloved father of Dennis "DJ" and William...

Jun 25, 2024

Cecilia  Moss (nee Mielich), age 81, passed away on June 25, 2024, In Mechanicsburg, PA. Born on July 18, 1942, in Southwest Philadelphia, Cecilia was a cherished member of her community and a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Cecilia graduated from St. Barnabas Elementary Scholl and West Catholic High School for Girls. She dedicated over 20...

Jun 18, 2024

Lorraine Ann Colgan (nee Coppolino), 88 of Glen Mills, PA. Beloved Wife of Deacon Francis Colgan. Daughter of the late Michael and Anna Coppolino. Devoted Mother of Eileen Polito (Anthony Jr.), John, James (Lori), and Carol Fleming (Matthew), loving Grandmother of Anthony III, Michelle, Matthew, Alexis, James Jr., Madeleine and Evelyn, and Great Grandmother of Abigail, Caroline, David, Robert,...

Jun 14, 2024

George R. Waeckel, Jr, known as “Buddy” to his family and “The Dad” to his three children, passed at the young  age of 71 surrounded by his devoted family who loved him for the wonderful, determined, resilient, intelligent, yet humble and private man that he was.

Buddy was a proud Marine Corps veteran and an accomplished, trusted,...

Jun 11, 2024

Maria A. Varrella (Mastrobuoni), (67) a selfless and compassionate wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away suddenly on June 11, 2024 surrounded by her family.

Maria was born on February 17, 1957 in South Philadelphia to the late Samuel and Anna Mastrobuoni. Maria married the love of her life, Richard Varrella, on June 8, 1985 and they had...