Local Obituaries for Families in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania

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...

Jul 29, 2022

Charles “Chalie” Havens, age 82, of Wilmington, DE, formerly of Prospect Park and Southwest Philadelphia, PA passed away on July 29, 2022, in the ICU at Christiana Hospital. Chalie was married to the late Joan Havens for 50 years, and although he has now been reunited with the love of his life, he will be missed dearly.

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Jul 28, 2022

Kathleen Calderaro (nee Curran), age 79, of Henderson, NV, formerly of West Chester, PA passed away peacefully on Thursday July 28, 2022. Kathleen was born in South Philadelphia to the late James and Barabara (nee O'Hara) Curran and was raised in Southwest Philadelphia, St. Clement's Parish. She was a graduate of West Philadelphia Catholic High School for Girls.

Jul 20, 2022

Dorothy L  Mansfield age 99 passed away July 20, 2022 at Jefferson Health Care Center in Sewell, NJ. Dot lived for many years on the 6400 block of Chelwynde Avenue in southwest Philly. Dot was married to the late Charles "Charlie" Mansfield and together raised twin boys Michael and Charles Jr. Dot was very involved with St. Barnabas Church...

Jul 19, 2022

Martin J. McLaughlin, Jr. age 89 passed away on July 19, 2022. Marty was born in the Meadows Section of Southwest Philadelphia on June 10th, 1933. He is predeceased by his Dad Martin, Mom Elizabeth (Simmons) and brother Paul. He graduated from John Bartram High School.

Marty was an US Army veteran from May 1953 to May...

Jul 18, 2022

Robert W. Foy age 90 passed away on July 18, 2022 at Little Flower Manor in Darby, PA. Son of the late Edmund and Amelia (nee Roman) Beloved brother of Dot Hanlon (Charlie) and the late Edmund Foy and Peg Schriver. Survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Bob was born and raised in Epiphany Parish in...

Jul 11, 2022

Patricia M. (nee Foley) Trasatti, age 86, passed away on July 11, 2022 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Louis Trasatti Jr. who died in December 2015. Devoted mother of Louis Trasatti III and the late Robert "Boe" Trasatti (Kathy). Gram mom of Louis Trasatti IV, Alysia Rabourn (David), Stephen Trasatti (Jennifer Doperak) and Jonathan...

Jul 6, 2022

Donald G. Gillen, 86, of West Chester, PA, passed away peacefully in the ICU at Chester County Hospital on July 6th, 2022. Formerly of South Philadelphia and Norwood, PA. Don was the loving Husband of Rita (nee Di Iulio); father of Kim Gorman (George and daughter Grace), Mark Gillen (Tina and daughter Rachel), and Jeanne Gillen (daughter Tara Gavin);...