Local Obituaries for Families in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania

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....

Jan 6, 2023

Florence M.  "Flossie" Jeffery age 61, passed away at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital on January 6, 2023. Flossie was predeceased by her parents Edward J. and Violet M. "Sis" (nee McGee) Jeffery and her sister Doris Brocker. Survived by her sister Deborah "Debbie" Alleva (Jim), her children Edward M. Jeffery and Alicia A. Jeffery; her grandchildren Noelle Jeffery,...

Jan 1, 2023

Margaret Mary "Peg” Mooney (nee Drake) age 66, entered into eternal life on January 1, 2023 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.  Beloved wife of Frank Mooney and loving mother to Meghan, Peg was born in Philadelphia, PA to Thomas and Mary Drake., She was the oldest of four children, with a sister MaryBeth (Karczynski) and two brothers,...

Dec 29, 2022

Linda Marie Donovan (nee McAllister) passed away on December 29, 2022. Beloved wife of John J. Donovan. Loving sister of Francis "Kirk" McAllister, and the late Helene Kelly, Joan Duffy and Robert McAllister.

Linda was born and raised in Southwest Philadelphia, St. Barnabas Parish. She was a graduate of West Catholic High School for Girls, Class of...

Dec 27, 2022

Long-time St. Joseph’s University professor and former University of Pennsylvania football player, Dr. Nicholas “Nick” Robak has died.  He was 80 years old.

Born an only child on August 7, 1942, Nick grew up in Drexel Hill and attended St. Charles Borromeo Catholic school.  There he forged the foundation of his life in faith, family, friends, and...

Dec 25, 2022

Shirley M. Tynan, age 93, passed away on December 25, 2022. Wife of the late Frank J. Tynan who died in 2017. Shirley and Frank lived in Glenolden but were originally from Philadelphia. Loving mother of Cynthia Crowley (Ed), Frank J. Jr. and Lisa Tynan-Stepens (Matt). Grandmother of Alexa, Maureen and the late Dennis. Great grandmother of Coco. Also...

Dec 22, 2022

On December 22, 2022, age 76.  Brother Ed is predeceased by his father Edward Sheehy, brother Michael, nephew Michael Andrew and infant nephew Matthew. Survived by his mother Rosemary Sheehy, his brothers Richard (Madeleine), Dennis, Andrew (Sara), Terence (Maura), and his sisters Christine (Francis), Eileen (James), Kathleen, and Kelly (John). Also survived by 29 nieces and nephews and 16...

Dec 21, 2022

Paul Rastatter died on December 21, 2022, at the age of 66, after battling a major cardiac incident the past several months.  Paul who proudly called himself #4, was the fourth child out of 8 in his large family.  He is predeceased by his parents, James and Kathleen (Furey) and two brothers James Jr. and William.  He is survived...