Local Obituaries for Families in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania

Feb 20, 2025

Joan M. Gilroy age 67, of Drexel Hill, formerly of Philadelphia, on February 20th, 2025. Wife of the late John Brodie. Predeceased by her mother and father: Catherine (nee Gallagher) and Patrick. Beloved sister of Patrick (Patti), Cathy, John (Patricia), Michael (Stacey). Loving Aunt to Caroline, Caryle and Rashawn Jackson, Brendan, Julie and Elliot Brady, Paul Cox, Ryan, Katie,...

Feb 20, 2025

Patricia Johnson (nee Gavin) age 88 passed away on February 20, 2025 at her home in Southwest Philadelphia. Wife of the late Larry McCusker. Beloved mother of Janney Lee (James), Jim Johnson, Frank Johnson, Maurice Johnson and the late William Johnson and Deborah Johnson. Beloved grandmother of 18 and many great grandchildren. She is survived by her sister Mary...

Dec 31, 2024

Thomas J. Quinn, age 85, of West Chester, formerly of Yeadon, passed on to his eternal home on December 31, 2024. He was the beloved and devoted husband of the late Miriam Quinn with whom he shared 52 happy years of marriage. Proud father of Tim (Kathy), Michele (Mark) Brigham, Kevin (Laurie), Robert (Diane), Jeffrey (Lauren). He is also...

Dec 30, 2024

Charles J. Courtney, "Charlie", age 62 passed away suddenly on December 30, 2024 at his home in Southwest Philadelphia. Charlie lived his entire life in Southwest Philly. He was the son of the late Charles and Helen (nee Tobin) Courtney. Beloved brother of Helen (Vince) Bakanauskas, Kathleen (Bill) Leitch, Patricia (Michael) Hooker, Michael (Kelly) and the late David. He...

Dec 28, 2024

Henry V. Lyons, Jr., age 66, of Havertown, died December 28, 2024. Son of Nancy (nee Burke) and the late Henry “Hank” V. Lyons, Sr. Henry was a devoted husband to his wife of 39 years, Cathy (nee McCormick) Lyons, and a loving father to Regina (Jake) and Laura (Pat). Henry treasured his family and was endlessly proud of...

Dec 25, 2024

James J. Lauria, Jr. of South Philly passed away suddenly on December 25, 2024. Jimmy is the son of the late James J. and Florence (nee Albater) Lauria. He is survived by his sister Sandra Lauria Lutz, his brother-in-law Brian Lutz and his nephew Ryan Lutz. Jimmy loved to fish and being around the ocean, maybe as a result...

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.