Local Obituaries for Families in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania

Jun 13, 2023

It is with heartfelt sorrow we announce the passing of Joseph A. McNelis on June 13th , 2023 at the age of 93. Joe was the second child of Joseph and Helen (Rodgers) McNelis.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Winnie, brother James McNelis and brother-in-law Albert Romano.  He is survived by: a sister Mary Romano...

Jun 13, 2023

Susan C. Kreczkevich (nee McBride) passed away at her home on June 13, 2023. Sue lived her whole life in Southwest Philadelphia. She was the daughter of the late William and Catherine (nee McCardell) McBride. Sue was the loving and devoted wife of Deacon John Kreczkevich who died on April 5th. Sue is survived by her loving and devoted...

May 11, 2023

Vincenzo Ceroli, age 92, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2023. Vincenzo was born, raised, and met his beautiful wife in the town of Castel Frentano, Italy. He was the last surviving child of the late Tommaso and Giacinta (nee Franceschini) Ceroli. He was preceded in death by his nine siblings: Rafaele, Nicola, Gabriele, Rosina, Vittorio, Filomena, Giuseppe, and...

May 3, 2023

Sonia Enriqueta López Molina, age 80, of Newtown Square, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on May 3, 2023 while receiving hospice care at Bryn Mawr Hospital.

Sonia was born to a successful and close-knit family in Havana, Cuba and saw the tumultuous tide of the Cuban Revolution land on her doorstep. Threatened by the shifts in government and...

May 1, 2023

Lyman L. Krimmel, age 89, passed away on Monday morning, May 1, 2023 in Columbus, Wisconsin.

Some knew him as Lyman, Lee or Colonel but most knew him as Pop.

Lyman was born December 3,1933 to the late Catherine (Wombough) Krimmel. He grew up in Philadelphia, then he lived most of his adult life in...

Apr 25, 2023

Grace Ellen Howard (nee Crook) age 86 passed away on April 25, 2023 at Harbor Healthcare Accent Hospice in Lewes, DE.

Grace was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. After high school, Grace started working for Western Union in Baltimore and eventually worked in the Harrisburg, PA office. She finished her career with Western Union in the...

Apr 22, 2023

Elizabeth "Lizzy" Clemson, age 57, passed away on April 22, 2023. Lizzy was raised in Southwest Philadelphia attending St. Barnabas School and graduating from West Catholic High School for Girls in 1983. Growing up Lizzy excelled in different softball leagues in Southwest Philly and while in high school ran in the Penn Relays winning a number of events. Spending...

Apr 22, 2023

John J. McGee Sr, age 71, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023 surrounded in love with his family by his side. Jack was proud of his Southwest Philadelphia upbringing with his parents, Edward and Agnes (nee McCollum) McGee and his seven siblings. He was a graduate of Saint Barnabas Catholic Grade School and Class of 1970 at West Catholic...

Apr 19, 2023

Stella (nee D'Orazio) DeVoy, age 100, passed away on April 19, 2023. Stella was raised in South Philadelphia until her teen years, when her family moved to West Philadelphia in St. Donato's Parish. Eventually, she and her husband Joe bought their home in Glenolden where she lived for almost fifty years. Stella worked for many years as a seamstress...

Apr 16, 2023

Joseph A. Flanigan, age 72, passed away on April 16, 2023. Joe was a long time resident of Washington Township, NJ. Joe was raised in Southwest Philadelphia and attended St. Barnabas School and was a 1970 graduate of West Catholic High School for Boys. Joe worked for many years at the Voorhees Township Board of Education but had to...

Apr 5, 2023

Rev. Mr. John J. Kreczkevich, age 80,  passed away on April 5, 2023. John was also known by family and friends as "Kris".  Deacon John is survived by his beloved wife Susan (nee McBride) Kreczkevich and his loving son Alex Kreczkevich. He is also survived by his sister-in-laws Ruthann Kreczkevich, Francine Kreczkevich and Patsy Kreczkevich. John was the son...

Mar 21, 2023

Priscilla Henderson (nee Varner) age 89, passed away on March 21, 2023 at St. Ignatius Nursing Home in West Philadelphia. Priscilla was the beloved wife of the late Larry Henderson who passed away in February of 2022. She is survived by her son, Brother Brian Henderson FSC, who described her as a generous and loving mother. Priscilla faithfully practiced...

Mar 17, 2023

David J. Thomas passed away suddenly on March 17, 2023 at the age of 83. Dave was born and raised in Southwest Philadelphia. He was a retired truck driver for Pepsi Co. Dave was a natural born entertainer and was usually the life of the party. He and his wife Dolores "DeeDee" traveled the world together and enjoyed recapping...

Feb 28, 2023

James P. Welch, age 49, passed away on February 28, 2023 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania after a lengthy illness. Jimmy was a life long resident of Southwest Philadelphia which he was very proud of. Jimmy was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union. He was an avid fan of the Eagles, Phillies and 76ers...

Feb 20, 2023

Thomas A. Gailey Sr., of Logan Township, NJ, formerly of Southwest Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on February 20 at the age of 91. Loving husband of the late Joan (nee MacElrevey). Beloved father of Thomas A. Jr (Ellen). and Kimberly (Sean) McLaughlin. Proud Pop-Pop of  Erin (Zach) Beegal, Meghan (Jimmy), Caitlin and Ryen. Brother of the late Bill, Jim...

Feb 13, 2023

Johnny M. Cipolloni, Jr. died suddenly on February 13, 2023 at his residence in Southwest Philly.  Beloved son of Johnny M. Cipolloni Sr. and Karen S. (nee MacDonald) Kane. Johnny is survived by his two sisters Noelle Cipolloni and Karen Cipolloni, his girlfriend Liz Gutierrez and her daughter Mia, and many nieces and nephews. Johnny is predeceased by his...

Feb 5, 2023

Mary Ellen Mayberry age 74 passed away on February 5, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Catherine E. (nee McGovern) Mayberry. Mary Ellen was a long time resident of Southwest Philadelphia living on the 6300 block of Theodore Street. She attended St. Barnabas School and West Catholic High School for Girls, Class of 1966....

Feb 2, 2023

Marjorie Myers (nee Evers) age 81 passed away on February 2, 2023 at Taylor Hospital. Margie was formerly of Southwest Philadelphia living on the 2800 block of south 65th Street and the 7400 block of Sandpiper Place. She moved to Secane around 2011 and loved her new home with an open porch that she enjoyed sitting on reading and...

Jan 25, 2023

James T. Keaveney Sr. age 77 entered eternal life on January 25, 2023. He was the devoted father of James Thomas Jr. and Jennifer Marie. Jim was born in Philadelphia to Vincent “Dutch” and Mary (Toner) Keaveney, and was one of six boys. Jim is predeceased in death by brothers Gerard and Thomas, and survived by brothers William, Robert,...

Jan 25, 2023

John J. Wilson, Sr. age 81 passed away on January 25, 2023 at Cape May Regional Medical Center in Cape May Court House, NJ. Beloved husband of Catherine (nee Adair) Wilson. Devoted father of Kathleen Wilson-VanKeuren (Deb), John Wilson Jr. (Marion), Joseph Wilson (Angela) and Michael Wilson. Beloved grandfather of Joshua (Michelle), Danielle, and LJ. Great Grandfather of Ryker....