Local Obituaries for Families in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania

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...

Dec 2, 2022

Patricia Mullen (nee King), age 72, entered eternal life on December 2, 2022 at her residence in Shelby, NC. A native of Southwest Philadelphia and St. Barnabas Parish. Pat was a proud graduate of West Catholic High School for Girls, Class of 1968. Daughter of the late James King and Patricia (nee McMenamin) King. In addition to her parents...

Nov 17, 2022

Kara Leigh Bennett, 28, from Glenolden, PA born on January 25, 1994 passed away suddenly on November 17, 2022 after a long battle with mitochondrial myopathy.

Kara is survived by her mother, Tiffany A. Henry and father, Matthew G. Bennett, brothers, Matthew J. Bennett, Christopher P. Bennett, grandmother (Mom-Mom) Karen Henry of Folsom, PA;  uncle, Pete Henry...

Nov 17, 2022

MaryAnn R. Testa (nee McNulty), of West Chester PA, passed away suddenly on November 17, 2022. Mother of Carla (Michael) Dinmore. Mom-Mom of Connor and Brayden. Sister of Eileen (Robert) Romano and the late James. Also survived by her beloved niece, Terri. MaryAnn was very involved in her parish of Saints Phillip and James and was the former president...

Nov 12, 2022

Wesley J. Bickel, born on May 11, 1942, 80 Years old, died on Saturday, November 12, 2022. Formerly of 61st Upland Street in Southwest Philly and residing for the last 24 years in Aldan, PA. Beloved husband of Joan (Lynch) Bickel, Father of David (Natalie), Joanie Boyd (Michael), and Stephen (Dana). Adoring grandfather to nine: Jude (Hannah), Liam, Catherine,...

Nov 5, 2022

Carmen J. DeFelice, Jr. age 77 passed away on November 5, 2022 in Florida. Beloved son of the late Carmen DeFelice and Rita (nee Giannobile) DeFelice. Loving father of Anette DeFelice and Rocky DeFelice. Cherished grandfather of Zachary Barlag. Loyal brother of Thomas DeFelice (Grace). Uncle of Christopher (Nicole), Gregory (Julie), and Natalie. Uncle to Giovanni, Adrianna, Christian, Sophia,...

Nov 1, 2022

Andrew J. Furey - dedicated husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, and friend - passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2022.

Born to Thomas and Rose Furey in Philadelphia, PA, Andrew lived in southwest Philadelphia and graduated from Bartram High School in 1968. He was later drafted into the Army, served his country in Vietnam, and was a purple...

Oct 17, 2022

Rose McCormick (nee Erdlen), age 92, formerly of East Lansdowne, died October 17, 2022. Daughter of the late Frank and Catherine (nee McConnell) Erdlen. Rose was the beloved wife of the late John “Jack” McCormick. She was the youngest of four children. Rose was preceded in death by her brothers Frank and Richard, and also her sister, Catherine. She...

Sep 22, 2022

Frances M. Florence (nee Brumfield) passed away peacefully on September 22, 2022 surrounded by those who loved her. Frances was a graduate of St. Pius X Grade School, Cardinal O'Hara High School and Widener University. She was a retired IBM Senior Analyst and life long resident of Broomall. Frannie was loved by all for her sense of humor and...

Aug 31, 2022

Robert T. Smith passed away suddenly on August 31, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Bernice M. Smith (Dougherty). Loving father of Robert Edward, Kevin Michael (Barbara), Michael Brian, Terence Patrick, Kelli Anne Pupo and Gary Francis (Lisa). Proud Grandpop to his 10 grandchildren Kerri, Lauren, Kate, Molly, Eric, MacKenzie, Marshall, Alec, Shannon ,Conor. and to the late Adam...

Aug 29, 2022

Brother Steven Casale, FSC was born into life on October 4, 1940, Brother Steven was a dedicated Brother of the Christian Schools for 53 years and died in the Lord on August 29, 2022. Beloved brother of Eleanor, Helen and the late Katherine. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on...

Aug 13, 2022

Lynn Irene Morrison née Seastrom, 74 years old, of Brookhaven, Pa, formerly of Springfield, Pa passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022. Lynn leaves behind her beloved sister and brother in law, Donna and Ken O’Brien, her two children Britt Rago and her husband Vince, Erin Morrison and his wife Meghann, 5 adoring grandchildren, Ava and Ben Rago, Amelia,...

Aug 6, 2022

Alice Sebra (née Reinhart), of Newtown Square, PA, passed away on August 6, 2022.  She was the beloved wife of the late Donald Sebra, daughter of the late Nicholas Reinhart Sr., Joseph DeMarino and Rosalie (née Dowd) DeMarino, and beloved mother of David (Trish), Kenny (Beverly), Gary (Cheryl), Jim (Amanda) and Megan (Michael) Gehring. She is also survived by...

Aug 1, 2022

Brother Lawrence Oelschlegel, FSC entered eternal life suddenly on August 1, 2022. Born and raised in Philadelpha, Brother Lawrence served for 30 years at Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois. In Philadelphia he served at West Catholic High School for Boys from 1968 to 1971 and at La Salle University from 1987 to 1990. Son of the late Conrad Henry...