Local Obituaries for Families in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania

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...

Jun 7, 2024

Matthew was born on April 18,1998 and died June 7, 2024. He is survived by his parents, Bernadette and Stephen Famularo Jr., his brother and sister-in-law, Stephen III and Grace, his grandparents, aunts, uncles, and all of his cousins.

Matthew was very determined and once he set his mind to something he was going to accomplish it....

Jun 6, 2024

Deborah M. Alleva (nee Jeffery) age 65, passed away on June 6, 2024 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Beloved wife of James P. Alleva. Loving mother of James P. Alleva Jr. Grandmother of James Patrick Alleva. Devoted "grammy" to Eddie Jeffery, Alana Jeffery, Keith Stecklair and Michael McCarthy.

Debbie is the daughter of the...

May 17, 2024

MaryBeth Lennox, 58, passed away suddenly on May 17th, one month after a fall that led to a brain injury. Born on June 7, 1965, she was the third of four children to Bill and Betty Lennox. Raised in Southwest Philadelphia, MaryBeth attended St. Barnabas, where she formed a close-knit group of friends that made her childhood wonderful. She...

May 14, 2024

Susan A. Johnston, age 86, passed away on May 14, 2024. Susan was formerly of Southwest Philadelphia, St. Barnabas Parish, before moving to Springfield, Delaware County. She is the daughter of the late Robert and Anna (nee Loughlin) Johnston. She is pre-deceased in death by her sister Grace Clark and her nephews Robert T. Clark IV and Michael A....

May 12, 2024

Joyce Duncan, aged 92, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 15, 1931, in England, Joyce experienced the challenges of growing up during World War II.

In her youth, she was one of the founders of the Ladies Auxiliary for the Collingdale Athletic Club . Joyce married the love...

Apr 26, 2024

Catherine B. Prospero (nee Troy) age 99 of Philadelphia, passed away on April 26, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Francis Prospero. Devoted mother of Gerard Prospero (Janice) and Francis Prospero (Mary Ann); loving grandmother of Gerard (Julia), Brian (Erin). and Daniel (Ana); proud great-grandmother of Luca, Leonardo, Cole and Demitra. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Apr 17, 2024

Eric Rudolph passed away peacefully on the evening of Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at the age of 80. Eric's life was filled with family and friends who loved him dearly. Eric was the son of the late Joseph and Marion (nee Sharp) Rudolph and sibling of Gretchen Pressler, his beloved sister, two years his senior. Eric met Loretta Savastio,...

Mar 23, 2024

Br. J. Paul Joslin, FSC passed away on March 23, 2024, at the age of 77. Son of the late John and Mary Clare (nee Patton) Joslin. Beloved brother of Eileen DiSipio (Pete), Diane Crawford, David Joslin Sr. (Dawn) and Julieann Joslin. Uncle and great uncle to many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation...

Mar 9, 2024

Patricia "Trish" Gillin age 77 passed away on March 9, 2024. Trish is the daughter of the late Harry and Margaret (nee King) Gillin. Trish's  mother died in 1957 and after living still in South Philadelphia a few years , it was determined to be in her best interest to be raised by her aunt and uncle who lived...

Mar 4, 2024

Betty Anne Haw (nee Baldwin) passed peacefully at her home in St. Michael's, Maryland at the age of 74 on March 4, 2024. Betty Anne was the beloved wife of Patrick Haw. She is the loving daughter of Betty Baldwin (nee Blourne) and the late Albert R. Baldwin. Betty Anne is also survived by her siblings: Susan Dinella (late...

Mar 1, 2024

Donald Joseph Barrett, age 69, passed away on March 1, 2024 at Riddle Memorial Hospital in Media, PA.  Don lived in Lincoln University, Chester County and was formerly of Southwest Philadelphia, Beloved husband of Marie Barrett (nee Manson). Devoted and loving father of Matthew Barrett (Lily), Sara Umeroglu (Jason) and Emily Barrett (Rebecca Neikam), and the late Joseph Barrett...

Feb 22, 2024

Marie T. Kennedy (nee Meade) age 91 passed away peacefully on February 22, 2024 at Holy Family Home in Southwest Philadelphia. Beloved wife of the late Daniel J. Kennedy. Devoted mother of Marian Kennedy Voorhees (Brian Voorhees) and Karen Kennedy (Wendy Lange). Loving "ReRe" of John Iannelli (Stephanie), Marie Iannelli Carrera (Matthew Carrera) and Danijames Iannelli. Also survived by...

Feb 21, 2024

Frances T. Bradley, (68) a remarkable woman whose life was defined by love, resilience, and devotion, passed away on February 21, 2024 peacefully surrounded by her loved ones at Sunrise Living. Born on February 25, 1955 and raised in Clifton Heights, Frances moved to Collingdale than to Aston, PA, where she built a life filled with joy and happiness....