Obituaries

Carter Andrew Wilson

Carter Andrew Wilson

Apr 18, 2026

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Carter Andrew Wilson, age 20, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at his home in Glen Mills, PA. Carter was born in Pittsburgh, PA, and raised in Glen Mills. He was a graduate of Garnet Valley High School, Class of 2024. Previously, Carter worked at Maris Grove as a server, a job that gave him an...

Frances M. Kapetanakis

Frances M. Kapetanakis

Apr 25, 2026

Frances M. Kapetanakis (nee Cooper) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday April 25 2026.

She was predeceased by her parents Lillian and Frank Cooper and her brother Donald. She is survived by her beloved husband Chris, sister Corrine, brother Walter, daughter Mary Virginia, granddaughter Christina Joyce and her beloved cat Spirit.

Fran was employed as a...

Susan M. Turek

Susan M. Turek

Apr 24, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Susan M. Turek (nee Finnegan), aged 58, who peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on April 24, 2026. A beloved wife, daughter, and friend, Susan was born in Philadelphia and spent her formative years in Yeadon. After graduating from St. Louis Parochial School and later from Sun Valley High...

Robert John Purdy

Robert John Purdy

Apr 23, 2026

Robert John Purdy, age 83, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026, at the Phoenix Center in Phoenixville, PA. Born in Philadelphia and raised in Milmont Park, Robert graduated third in the Class of 1960 from Ridley Township High School. He continued his education at Penn State University, where he graduated Magna cum Laude in 1964 with a Bachelor's degree...

Richard J. "Rick" Cariello

Richard J. "Rick" Cariello

Apr 20, 2026

Richard J. "Rick" Cariello, age 71, a resident of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026. Rick graduated in 1977 from Lehigh University with a bachelor of science and earned an additional bachelor of science from Drexel University later in life.

He was in charge of main-frame programming in the actuarial department of a major Philadelphia-area insurance company. Initially...

Lawrence Paoletti

Lawrence Paoletti

Apr 20, 2026

Lawrence Paoletti Sr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and proud veteran, passed away surrounded by love. He was a man defined by hard work, loyalty, and an unwavering commitment to those he cared for.

Born with a strong sense of duty, Lawrence spent his life working tirelessly, often holding three jobs at a time to provide for his family...

Denise M. Shaeffer

Denise M. Shaeffer

Apr 18, 2026

Denise Maria Shaeffer (née Nucifora), of Cochranville, Pennsylvania, passed away suddenly on April 18, 2026.

Born on May 28, 1964 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Denise was the beloved daughter of the late Salvatore and Rosemarie (Forcina) Nucifora. She was the devoted sister of Salvatore Nucifora Jr.

Denise was the cherished wife of Mark Shaeffer, with whom she shared 40 years of marriage filled with...

Terry Lyle Nestelroad

Terry Lyle Nestelroad

Apr 15, 2026

Terry Nestelroad, age 70, passed away on April 15, 2026, at his home with his family by his side. Terry was born and raised in Wichita, KS, graduating from trade school and then moving to the Philadelphia area at the age of 18. He started out his career as an airplane mechanic for Hawker Beechcraft in Wichita, continuing as a...

Katherine M. DeSantis

Katherine M. DeSantis

Apr 13, 2026

Katherine M. DeSantis (née Mein), "Kathy," age 82, passed away on April 13, 2026. Kathy was born in Philadelphia, PA, and raised in Ardmore, PA. She graduated from Lankenau School for Girls. She later moved to the West Coast, where she raised her family in California and western Oregon. Kathy owned and operated a cleaning business for over 30 years....

Diane E. Yocum

Diane E. Yocum

Apr 12, 2026

Diane Elizabeth Yocum, 86, of Aston passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Bryn Mawr Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, and raised in Yeadon, Diane graduated from Yeadon High School in 1958 where she had been active in basketball, bowling and choir. In her senior year, she interned at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing...

Robert Dreisbach

Robert Dreisbach

Apr 10, 2026

Robert J. Dreisbach, age 77, of Brookhaven, PA, passed away on April 10, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, at the Coatesville VA medical center. His passing occurred just one day prior to World Parkinson's Day, a final testament to the strength and endurance he displayed throughout his life.

Born in Philadelphia and raised in Folcroft, Bob was a proud graduate...

Loretta Cynthia De Meo

Loretta Cynthia De Meo

Apr 10, 2026

Loretta C. De Meo, age 70, a resident of Aston, PA, passed away peacefully at home on April 10, 2026. Born in Allentown, PA, Cindy spent time growing up in Morrisville, PA, and Yardley, PA, graduating from Pennsbury High School in 1974. She would go on to graduate from Rider University, majoring in accounting. After college Cindy returned home to...

Jesse Edward Wichouski

Jesse Edward Wichouski

Apr 8, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jesse Wichouski, age 61, who passed away peacefully on April 8, 2026, at his home in Swarthmore surrounded by his loving family. A beloved husband, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend, Jesse's warmth and spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Born, raised, and educated in Ridley Township,...

Christine M. Iacono

Christine M. Iacono

Apr 7, 2026

Christine M. (née Hager) Iacono, "Chris," age 91, passed away on April 7, 2026. Chris was born and raised in Media, PA, and graduated from Media High School. After graduating, she moved to Chester, PA, where she raised her family. Over the years she also lived in Wallingford, PA; Folsom, PA; Milford, DE; and Wilmington, DE, before most recently returning...

Stanley J. Lejman

Stanley J. Lejman

Apr 3, 2026

Stanley J. Lejman, age 81, passed away on April 3, 2026. 

Catherine Falkowski

Catherine Falkowski

Apr 1, 2026

Catherine C. "Kate" Falkowski, age 76, passed away on April 1, 2026, in West Chester, PA. Catherine was born and raised in Chester, PA, graduating from Notre Dame Catholic Girls School in Moylan, PA, and then earning her LPN Certification at the Chester Upland School of Nursing. She would go on to attend Our Lady of Angels College (Now Neumann University)...

Reginald Claude Kimber

Reginald Claude Kimber

Apr 1, 2026

Reginald Claude Kimber passed away April 1, 2026 after an extended fight with cancer.

Born on November 20, 1932, Reginald Claude Kimber was raised in Portsmouth, England along with his brother James and two sisters, Ethel and Sheila. He completed his Secondary education at the age of sixteen and took the entrance exam to enter an apprenticeship in the Portsmouth dockyard....

Patricia Ann Mowbray

Patricia Ann Mowbray

Mar 28, 2026

Patricia Ann Pasternack Mowbray, age 82, passed away on March 28, 2026, after a difficult and prolonged 2-year health struggle, surrounded by her family. Pat was raised in Lester, Tinicum Township, PA, and was a proud 1961 graduate of Ridley Park High School. She had resided in Glen Mills, PA since 1967 with her husband of 43 1/2 years, Bob.

Pat...

Judith A. McCarthy

Judith A. McCarthy

Mar 24, 2026

Judith (Judy) A. McCarthy, 85, of Glen Mills, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Fair Acres Nursing Facility in Media, Pennsylvania. Born in Chester, Pennsylvania, she was raised in Aston.

Judy was a proud military wife who traveled extensively supporting her husband and sons for twenty-two years. She was an Army wife through and...

Earl William Stover

Earl William Stover

Mar 23, 2026

Earl William Stover, age 75, passed away peacefully at his home on March 23, 2026. Earl was born and raised in Delaware County and was a graduate of Widener University. He served his nation proudly as a member of the United States Air National Guard, completing his service and being honorably discharged in December of 1977. Prior to his retirement,...