Local Obituaries for Families in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania

Elizabeth (Trovarelli) Ferragino

Nov 18, 2021

Elizabeth "Betty" Ferragino, 93, of Springfield passed away on November 18, 2021. Born and raised in South Philadelphia, Betty was the daughter of Anna Marie and Giovanni Trovarelli. She was one of eleven children. In 1950, she married the late Carmen Ferragino and they lived in Glenolden and eventually settled in Havertown.

Betty lived the last eight...

Rosemary T. (Junck) Fritchey

Nov 13, 2021

Rosemary (nee Junck) Fritchey age 74 passed away on November 13, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Bill Fritchey. Loving mother of Rich Fritchey. Dear sister of Veronica Junck.

Services will be private.

James E. Bilson, Jr.

Nov 12, 2021

James (Jim) E. Bilson, Jr., 80, of Morton, Pennsylvania, died peacefully on November 12, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Southwest Philadelphia, Jim graduated from West Catholic High School in 1959 and worked for nearly 40 years in the airline industry.

The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Jim.  He enjoyed swimming, drinking...

Mary R. (Murphy) Huhn

Nov 4, 2021

Mary R. Huhn (nee Murphy) age 87 passed away peacefully with her family present on November 4, 2021. Formerly of the Meadows and Southwest Philly. Mary was predeceased by her husband Patrick Huhn, Sr. and her parents James Murphy and Ellen (nee McLaughlin) Murphy, her brothers William, James, Edward, Thomas, Francis and her sisters Margaret, Ellen, Theresa and Anna....

Patricia A. (O'Connor) Reilly

Nov 2, 2021

Patricia A. Reilly (nee O'Connor) age 83 died on November 2, 2021, on the Feast of the Holy Souls at Vitas Hospice in Stratford, NJ. She was born in 1937 to the late William J. O'Connor and Florence J. Abt. Pat graduated from West Catholic High School for Girls class of 1955.  Formerly of Southwest Philadelphia and St. Barnabas...

Dolores Poff

Oct 24, 2021

Dolores Poff died suddenly on October 24, 2021 at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital. Dolores was 89 and was the original "uber" driver before it was even thought of. She would arrange transportation for people who needed a ride in Southwest Philly to the doctor's office, food market, etc. either using her own car or securing a ride with someone else....

Michael J. Petrick, Sr.

Oct 17, 2021

Michael J. Petrick age 98 died peacefully at his home in North Wildwood, NJ on October 17, 2021. Formerly of Southwest Philadelphia. Mike was a retired employee of PGW and from Wells Fargo Center where he was a security guard. Mike was a WWII Navy vet and when he lived in Southwest Philly was an active member of the...

Donald J. Kerns

Oct 16, 2021

Donald J. Kerns age 84 of Ocean City, NJ went to his eternal rest peacefully on October 16, 2021. Don was born on December 26, 1936 in St. Clair, PA to the late Susan (nee Curry) and James Kerns. He was raised in Southwest Philadelphia and graduated from West Catholic High School for Boys in 1954. He worked for...

Joan E. (Berte) Colsher

Oct 13, 2021

Joan E. (Berte) Colsher age 72, of Newtown Square, PA passed away peacefully on October 13, 2021. Joan was born and raised in Upper Darby, PA and was the beloved daughter of the late John and Esther Berte and her late brother, Edward Crawford Sr. She was a graduate of Upper Darby High School class of 1967. Joan worked...

Connie (Cox) Bullis

Sep 12, 2021

Connie (nee Cox) Bullis age 64 on September 12, 2021 after a short illness. Connie worked many years for PECO . She was a people person and always liked to be surrounded by family and friends. Her favorite times were vacations spent with family in Florida, especially their trips to Disney World. Connie was also a fanatical Eagles fan,...

Lawrence V. Kozak

Aug 20, 2021

Lawrence V. "Larry" Kozak age 74 entered eternal life on August 20, 2021. Larry was a US Postal employee for his entire working career starting  as a carrier to eventually being a postmaster. After retirement from the postal service, Larry worked for Smart Park, Inc. for 17 years, where he shared his kindness and good natured sense of humor...

Rajkumar Johnson

Aug 16, 2021

Rajkumar Johnson, age 54 passed away suddenly on August 16, 2021. Beloved husband of Lovely T. (nee Joseph). Raj was a faith filled man with God, his wife, and family paramount in his life.

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Saturday, August 21 from 10 am until 10:50 am at Saint Anastasia Church, 3301...

Brother Benedict Oliver, Fsc

Aug 11, 2021

Brother Benedict Oliver, FSC age 83, on August 11, 2021. Brother Benedict is survived by his siblings, Brother Richard Oliver, OSB, and Thomas Oliver.

Brother Benedict joined The Brothers of the Christian Schools on June 15, 1956 and took the name Dennis Benedict. Most of his career as a Christian Brother encompassed teaching, school leadership, and District...

Mary Ellen (Squitiere) Paris

Jul 17, 2021

Mary Ellen Paris (Squitiere) was welcomed into heaven on July 17, 2021, at the age of 64. Mary Ellen was mother to her two daughters Helen and Joan Paris, who were her pride and joy.

Mary Ellen was born on May 10, 1957. One of six children born to Hank and Kitty (Hanlon) Squitiere, Mary Ellen grew...

Lawrence R. Martin

Jul 8, 2021

Lawrence R. "Larry" age 61 died suddenly at his home on July 8, 2021. Larry was a life long resident of Southwest Philly. He was a graduate of West Catholic High School for Boys class of 1978. He worked for many years as a butcher for Genuardi's Markets. He eventually got involved with home healthcare which came in handy...

David P. Courtney

Jun 18, 2021

David P. Courtney, aged 55 years, of Rio Grande, NJ, and formerly of Southwest Philadelphia, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 18, 2021.

David was the son of the late Charles and Helen (nee Tobin) Courtney.

Survivors include his daughter Meghan Courtney; his brothers Charles and Michael (Kelly) and his sisters Helen (Vince) Bakanauskas, Kathleen...

Charles F. Mccollum

Jun 11, 2021

Charles F. "Chuck" McCollum age 86 passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday June 11, 2021. Chuck was a proud St. Thomas More aka Tommy More graduate. He was also an active member of the Knights of Columbus. He worked for a number of years at the Evening Bulletin newspaper until it's closing. He eventually became the...

Richard A. Lewis

Jun 10, 2021

Richard "Rick" Lewis age 61 died suddenly on June 10, 2021 at his home. Son of the late John R. Lewis Sr. and Carol (nee Raab) Lewis. Father of Rick Lewis. Also survived by 4 grandchildren and 3 brothers John R. Lewis Jr., Bill Lewis (Nan) and Carl "Lew" Lewis (Iris).

Rick was an automotive mechanic at...

Catherine R. Naimoli

May 24, 2021

Catherine R. Naimoli age 88 surrounded by family passed away on May 24, 2021. Catherine lived for many years in Cape May, NJ but was born and raised in Southwest Philadelphia. She was an employee of the Federal Government in various jobs for over 30 years.

Catherine is predeceased by her husband Michael DeSalis, her step daughter...

Frederick S. Kohlbrenner

May 12, 2021

Fred S. Kohlbrenner, age 66, died suddenly on May 12, 2021. Son of the late Fred A. and Kathleen M. (nee Heppard) Kohlbrenner. Beloved brother of William Kohlbrenner, Kathleen Reilly, Karen (Jim) Kennedy, and Gerry (Heather) Kohlbrenner. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation with Fred's family on Friday...