Local Obituaries for Families in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania

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);...

Jul 4, 2022

Bettyrene O'Connor age 69 passed away on July 4, 2022. She was born in Philadelphia as Elizabeth Irene Johnston and was the proud daughter of the late Daniel and Dorothy (nee McDonough) Johnston. She legally changed her name to Bettyrene over twenty years ago, still honoring her Aunt Betty, who she was named after, but making it more unique.....

Jul 2, 2022

Jean M. Fulginiti (nee Alessandro) age 88 passed away on July 2, 2022. Jean peacefully left this world to finally be reunited with her beloved husband, Dominic.

She was a graduate of John Bartram High School Class of 1951. Jean married her love, Dominic Fulginiti and together they started a family, raising three boys in South West...

Jun 29, 2022

It is with heartfelt sorrow and deepest sadness we announce the passing of Winifred M. McNelis (née Wilson) on June 29th, 2022 at the age of 87.

Winnie was the oldest child of John and Mary (Cooney) Wilson.  She was preceded by her parents, her sister Patricia Norris, brother Joseph Wilson and sister in law Francine Wilson....

May 23, 2022

Michael P. Danko, Sr age 74 passed away on May 23, 2022 after a short battle with cancer. Mike was a proud Army Veteran serving his country for four years. He was a morse code interceptor and he received many medals: National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the...

May 8, 2022

Michael J. “Mickey” Mooney of Aldan, PA, formerly of Southwest Philly passed peacefully on May 8, 2022.  Husband of the late Margaret (nee Hogg).  Father of  the late Michael Mooney III, survived by his daughters Marie (Anthony) Salvato and Megan (Craig aka Greg) Derr, his grandsons, Michael (Vicki) Mooney IV, Sean Mooney, Geoffrey Mooney and Anthony Salvato and great...

May 7, 2022

Gloria O. Dillon (nee Battaglia)  passed away peacefully on May 7, 2022 one week after her 92nd birthday. Mom, Gloria, Grandmom lived her life on her own terms. As a young mother, she suddenly lost her husband in 1970 and was left to raise five children which she did with great strength.

She is predeceased by her...

May 5, 2022

Victor F. Lorraine age 63 of Erial, NJ passed away suddenly on Thursday May 5th in a motorcycle accident. Although we are saddened by this tragic event, he always said "If I should die while riding my motorcycle, know that I died happy".

Vic is survived by his children Victor A. Lorraine, Vito Bramlett (Carlynn), Christy Galdemez...

Apr 27, 2022

Soon Chol Lee passed away suddenly on April 27, 2022 in her home at the young age of 74. Soon was a youthful, spirited, life loving woman whose presence will be missed greatly. Soon was born in Seoul, South Korea on March 8, 1948 where she lived until around the age of 18. After arriving to the United States...

Apr 26, 2022

Gerald "Jerry" O'Neill age 82 of Bradenton, FL and formerly of Southwest Philadelphia and Glenolden. Beloved husband of Jackie Brasch O'Neill (nee Brennan) and the late Mary (nee McCarron). Devoted father of Jerry O'Neill Jr. (Maria), Theresa Woodcock (Rick), Natalie O'Neill (John), Brian O'Neill (Ilkay) and the late Timothy "Timmy" (Chrissy). Grandfather of Les, Rachel, Brendan, Danny, Danielle, Melissa,...

Apr 20, 2022

Teresa Rita McGee (nee Galanaugh) passed peacefully on Aptil 20, 2022 at her home in Concord Township at the age of 94. Formally of Primos, PA, she was the beloved wife of the late Joseph A. McGee. Loving mother of Joseph A. McGee Jr. (Grace), Mary McGee-Kristal (Jerry), Patricia McGee-Albany (William) and Martin G. McGee (Carol). Also survived by...

Apr 17, 2022

Mary C. Wheeley, age 92, passed away at her residence surrounded by her family on Easter Sunday April 17, 2022. Mary was preceded in death by her husband of more than 70 years, Maurice B. Wheeley. She was the loving mother of Mary C. Jeffery (Ray). Beloved grandmother of Kristin Craig, Michele Murtaugh (Jack), Denise Jeffery, Karen Jeffery and...

Mar 12, 2022

Catherine E. Miller, "Cass", age 92 passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 12, 2022. Born August 1, 1929 to Charles and Elizabeth (nee McCluskey) McShane. Raised in Southwest Philadelphia and was a proud West Catholic Girls High School Graduate. Cass was a longtime St. Kevin Church parishioner, registering in November, 1963.

Cass was the beloved wife of...

Mar 9, 2022

John Francis Caulfield born December 27, 1941, passed away peacefully at Lankenau Hospital on March 9, 2022 surrounded by his family. Born to his loving parents, John and Mary and grew up on S. Lynn Boulevard. He attended St. Laurence Elementary School and Msgr. Bonner High School. John was a bartender for several years in his father’s bars in...