Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania

Brother Thomas Chadwick, F.S.C.

Brother Thomas Chadwick, F.S.C.

Feb 8, 2017

Brother Thomas Chadwick, F.S.C. on February 8, 2017 age 82. Brother Tom had assignments at West Catholic Boys High School, De La Salle in Towne, St. Gabriel’s Hall and many years at La Salle College High School. Son of the late Bernard and Elizabeth (nee Maguire). Beloved brother of Eileen Heiler, Liz Chadwick and the late Bernard Chadwick. Relatives and...

Isabel Casey

Isabel Casey

Feb 4, 2017

Isabel (nee O’Donnell) Casey age 94 on February 4, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Devoted mother of Thomas K. (Linda) and Patrick (the late Eileen). Grandmother of Patrick and Brendan. Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Mass Saturday 10 am Church of the Epiphany, 11th & Jackson Streets where friends may call from 9 am....

Joan  C. Havens

Joan C. Havens

Jan 30, 2017

Joan C. (nee McKinney) Havens age 74 on January 30, 2017. Formerly of Southwest Philadelphia. Beloved wife of Charlie Havens. Loving mother of Chalie (Katrina) Havens, Christine (Stephen) D’Elia and Brandi (Brian) Mecouch. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and her sister Kathleen (William) DeLorenzo. Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Mass Monday 11 am February 6th at St....

Frances  Frannie Smith

Frances Frannie Smith

Jan 27, 2017

Frances “Frannie” Smith age 65 suddenly on January 27, 2017. Formerly of Southwest Philadelphia. A West Catholic Girls graduate class of 1969 and a retired employee of DSCP. Beloved daughter of the late Howard and Catherine (nee O’Donnell). Loving mother of Kate (Dan) Turner and Kevin Dunn. Loving grandmother of Declan, Brady and Nora. Devoted sister of Howard (Connie), Catherine...

Thomas  J. Higgins

Thomas J. Higgins

Jan 25, 2017

Thomas J. Higgins age 68 on January 25, 2017. A Monsignor Bonner High School graduate Class of 1967 and a long time employee of ARCO Refinery. Beloved son of the late James F. and Mary A. (nee Kennedy). Devoted brother of Jim (Sally), Rich (Sue) and the late Michael (Patty). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends...

Lee-Ann Leger

Lee-Ann Leger

Jan 19, 2017

Lee-Ann (nee Cipolloni) Leger age 41 on January 19, 2017. Mother of Colton, Jarred, Bradley, Dillyn and Regina. Daughter of Karen (nee MacDonald) Kane and Johnny Cipolloni. Granmother of Cierra and Janie. Sister of Noelle, Johnny and Karen. Granddaughter of Albert and Jean Cipolloni. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday evening from 7 pm to 9 pm...

Anna  M. Mcnichol

Anna M. Mcnichol

Jan 18, 2017

Anna M. (nee Hallman) McNichol age 104 on January 18, 2017. Ann was a lifelong resident of South Philadelphia. Wife of the late Daniel J. McNichol, Jr. Mother of the late Daniel J. McNichol, III and John “Pickles” McNichol. Survived by her grandson Daniel (Ayrn) McNichol and many grandnieces and grandnephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday...

Nancy Firmani

Nancy Firmani

Jan 16, 2017

Nancy (nee Kellner) Firmani age 84 on January 16, 2017 of North Cape May formerly of Southwest Philadelphia and former owner of the “Barrel Inn”. Beloved wife of Frank D. Loving mother of Netta (Dan) Otto, Dino (Nancy), Bonnie Kennedy, Anthony (Denise), and the late Frank G. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are...

Marie  Genevieve Pavese

Marie Genevieve Pavese

Jan 14, 2017

Marie Genevieve Pavese (nee Blourne), 94, of Cape May Courthouse, died January 14, 2017 in Media, PA.   Born in Philadelphia, Mrs. Pavese also resided in Philadelphia for 74 years before moving to Cape May Court House, New Jersey.   She was a devoted mother, grandmother and sister. Mrs. Pavese was an alumni of the first graduating class of John Bartram High...

Mary Dimling

Mary Dimling

Jan 5, 2017

Mary (nee Connor) Dimling age 59 suddenly on January 5, 2017. Wife of the late Albert. Daughter of the late Marcella (nee Frederick). Beloved sister of David (Pam) Connor. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Wednesday 9:15 am to 10:15 am Our Lady of Charity Church, 231 Upland Road, Brookhaven. Funeral Mass 10:30 am. Interment SS. Peter &...

Harry  F. Kane

Harry F. Kane

Dec 9, 2016

Harry F. Kane age 79 on December 9, 2016. Beloved husband of “Bootsie” (nee Malin). Devoted father of Beth, Chris (Barb), and Harry (Suzanne). Also survived by 5 grandchildren. Brother of Harriet Malin and Sr. Joan Kane, O.P. Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation Saturday 9:30 am to 10:45 am St. Gabriel Church, 233 Mohawk Avenue, Norwood. Funeral...

Linda Firmani

Linda Firmani

Nov 17, 2016

Linda (nee O’Brien) Firmani age 60 on November 17, 2016. Beloved mother of Gia. Loving aunt of Bobbi Ann, Brianna and Allana. Daughter of the late Robert and Regina (nee Hogan) O’Brien. Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Mass Monday, November 28, 2016 10:30 am St.Barnabas Church, 6300 Buist Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19142. Interment private.

Olga Lomanto

Olga Lomanto

Nov 15, 2016

Olga (nee Starinieri) Lomanto age 93 on November 15, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Nunzio Lomanto. Devoted mother of Joseph (Stephanie) of Pottstown. Grandmother of Gabrielle and Joe. Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Mass Monday 11 am St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Church, 500 Wanamaker Avenue, Essington where friends may call from 10 am. Interment SS. Peter...

Helen Tobin

Helen Tobin

Nov 12, 2016

Helen (nee Hanlon) Tobin age 93 on November 12, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Francis “Bud”. Loving mother of Maureen, Mary Jane, Kathleen Coleman, Franny and Anne Duncan. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Sister of Sr. Charles Mary Hanlon, IHM and Charles Hanlon. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Thursday 9 am to...

Margaret  Cookie Cook

Margaret Cookie Cook

Nov 10, 2016

Margaret B. “Cookie” Cook 91 of Southwest Philadelphia and lifelong member of the Church of St. Luke and the Epiphany, passed away on November 10, 2016. She was predeceased by her parents Joseph Sr. and Anna Graham, brothers Joseph, Kenneth (Jane of VA), and Theodore. She is also predeceased by her nieces Penny McBride and Frances (Thomas) Campbell and her...

Felicia Burkhardt

Felicia Burkhardt

Nov 8, 2016

Felicia (nee DiNizo) Burkhardt age 93 on November 8, 2017 formerly of St. Barnabas Parish. Wife of the late Francis J. Beloved mother of Robert (Francine), Leslie (Michael) Pearl and the late Francis (Dolores) and Louise Nellany. Also survived by 10 Grandchildren and 14 Great Grandchildren, & her sister Amelia Carroll. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Monday...

Eileen  B. Wilson

Eileen B. Wilson

Nov 1, 2016

Eileen B. (nee DeSanto) Wilson age 69 on November 1, 2016 formerly of Southwest Philadelphia. Beloved mother of Tiffany Ann (Richard) Lane. Loving grandmother of Matthew, Adelena and Richard, Jr. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday 7 pm to 9 pm King Funeral Home, 2649-51 South 64th Street, Philadelphia. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to...

Charles H. Karl Kappe

Charles H. Karl Kappe

Oct 30, 2016

Charles H. “Karl” Kappe age 89 on October 30, 2016 of Springfield formerly of the Germantown section of Philadelphia. Beloved husband of Theresa (nee Lynch). Devoted father of Mary (Nelson) Santana, Larry and the late Joseph. Loving Pop-Pop of Nicholas and Emily. Relatives and friends are invited to gather with Karl’s family Thursday 6 pm to 8 pm at King...

Michael  J. Mooney,  Iii

Michael J. Mooney, Iii

Oct 11, 2016

Michael J. Mooney, III age 51 on October 11, 2016 of Wilkes-Barre, PA formerly of Southwest Philadelphia. A marine vet and an avid fisherman and hunter. Father of Michael J. IV (Vicki), Sean and Geoffrey. Also survived by 3 grandchildren. Son of Michael and the late Margaret (nee Hogg). Brother of Marie (Anthony) Salvato and Megan (Craig) Derr. Uncle of...

Mary  Louise Dibartolo

Mary Louise Dibartolo

Oct 3, 2016

Mary Louise (nee DiMarcello) DiBartolo age 92 on October 3, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Alfred M. Loving mother of Joanna (Paul) Stearns, Fred (Steve Wood), Mary (Ken) Keplinger and the late Anthony. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Sister of Maf Vesper, Dolly Valente and Raymond DiMarcello. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing...

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