Obituaries

David F. Deprince

David F. Deprince

Oct 12, 2023

David F. DePrince "Davey", age 51, passed away on October 12, 2023, in the arms of his loving wife and son at their home in Brookhaven, PA. Davey was raised in Chester, PA, and was a 1990 graduate of St. James High School. He worked for 24 years at Chester Water Authority and was a member of Our Lady...

Loren M. Jennings

Loren M. Jennings

Oct 12, 2023

Loren M. Jennings (nee DiSaverio), age 65, passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones on October 12, 2023. Loren's strength and optimism throughout her life was amazing even in the darkest and hardest of times. She worked as a scientist, was an avid animal lover who loved traveling and spending time enjoying life laughing with friends and...

Patricia M. Shinn

Patricia M. Shinn

Oct 12, 2023

Patricia M. Shinn, age 76, passed away on October 12, 2023 after battling a lengthy illness. She grew up in Chester, PA and was a proud graduate of Notre Dame Catholic Girls High School in Moylan. She was a recent resident of Swedesboro, NJ. She devoted 34 years of her life to her career at DSPC, ultimately retiring from...

Joan E (Eckman)  Miller

Joan E (Eckman) Miller

Oct 11, 2023

Joan E. Miller, age 86, peacefully passed away on October 11, 2023, at Riddle Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born and raised in Springfield, PA, and was a proud graduate of Springfield High School. For the majority of her working life, Joan dedicated her time and efforts to the Franklin Mint and later switched jobs to...

John J. May

John J. May

Oct 5, 2023

John J. May, age 69, a lifelong resident of Chester, PA passed away on October 5, 2023. John was born, raised and educated in Chester, where he graduated from St. Anthony's Parochial School in 1968 and St. James Boy's Catholic High School in 1972. During his time at St. James he was a member of their 1972 championship baseball...

Debra Cottom

Debra Cottom

Oct 5, 2023

Debra Ann Cottom, age 68, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2023. She was born in Philadelphia, where she spent her formative years. Debra was a proud graduate of Ridley High School. Most recently, she called Williamstown, NJ, her home. Debra had a love for gardening and spent countless hours tending to her garden, cultivating beautiful flowers, and creating...

Carol A. (Rencewicz)  Dannin

Carol A. (Rencewicz) Dannin

Oct 5, 2023

Carol Dannin (nee Rencewicz), age 77, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2023. Carol was a graduate of Oakmont High School and a longtime resident of Bucks County, PA. She is the daughter of the late Very Rev. Fr. John Rencewicz, Sr. and Josephine (Soltys) Rencewicz, and wife of the late Jordan Dannin. Survivors: Children: Adria Bondanza. Siblings: Very...

George Mccann

George Mccann

Oct 4, 2023

George M. "Georgie" McCann, age 77, a resident of Drexel Hill passed away peacefully on October 4, 2023. George was a graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School class of 1963, and was formerly employed by Delaware County GWH Prison for 28 years before his retirement. George enjoyed woodworking and photography, he especially loved the time he spent with his grandchildren....

James C. Yannuzzi

James C. Yannuzzi

Oct 3, 2023

James C. Yannuzzi, age 55, passed away on October 3, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Jim was raised in Garnet Valley, and was a graduate of Garnet Valley High School. He was a certified forklift operator, and most recently worked for Lowes and Intercon. Jim is remembered fondly for his love of building models of cars and ships....

Thomas Beitzel

Thomas Beitzel

Sep 29, 2023

Thomas Joseph Beitzel "Tommy", age 61, passed away in Upland, PA on September 29, 2023. Tommy was born and raised in Chester, PA and attended both St. James High School and Chester High School. He worked for the Drexel Line Shopping Center for many years and most recently worked at the Salvation Army in Chester, PA. He is the...

Joseph J. Montgomery, Jr.

Joseph J. Montgomery, Jr.

Sep 29, 2023

Joseph J. Montgomery, Jr., age 54, of Wallingford, PA, past Chief of Edgmont Fire Company, passed away on September 29, 2023. Joe was raised in Gradyville, PA, and was a graduate of Penncrest High School, class of 1987. While at Penncrest, Joe excelled at sports and was a varsity athlete in Football, Lacrosse, and Wrestling. During his time playing...

Jean M. Panco

Jean M. Panco

Sep 29, 2023

Jean M. Panco, age 86, a resident of Boothwyn, PA passed away peacefully on September 29, 2023. Jean was born and raised in Chester, PA and was a graduate of Chester High School. Following high school, Jean went on to work as a secretary for various Title companies throughout the area. She was a devout parishioner of Holy Myrrh-Bearer's Ukrainian...

Wesley Bullen

Wesley Bullen

Sep 27, 2023

Wesley R. Bullen, age 35, passed away on September 27, 2023. Wes was raised in Media, and was a graduate of Penncrest High School, class of 2007. Wes enjoyed the simple things in life, including art, brewing and enjoying tea, rooting on the Philadelphia Eagles, and eating his mom's chili and Chinese food, among many other different cuisines. His...

Stephen Garrett Mahan

Stephen Garrett Mahan

Sep 27, 2023

Stephen G. Mahan, Sr., age 81, passed away on September 27, 2023, in North Fort Myers, FL with his loving family by his side. Steve was born and raised in Havertown, PA and was a graduate of Haverford High School. He was the proud owner of Mailing Services Plus in West Chester, PA, where he dedicated many years of...

James M. Kelly

James M. Kelly

Sep 20, 2023

James Michael Kelly "Jim" of Aston, PA, passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on September 20, 2023. Jim was born April 15, 1937 in Philadelphia, PA and was a graduate of Northeast Catholic High School. Jim started his 40+ year career in law enforcement at the age of 18 while serving in the U.S. Army, as an...

Dorothy M. (Walls)  Walls

Dorothy M. (Walls) Walls

Sep 17, 2023

Dorothy M. "Dottie" Walls, age 63, passed away surrounded by her loving family on September 17, 2023 in Upland, PA. Dottie was born and raised in Delaware County and was a Graduate of Chichester Highschool. She was a longtime resident of Upland, PA and lived there for the last 20 years. Dottie was known to be very creative and...

Lawrence H. Taylor

Lawrence H. Taylor

Sep 17, 2023

Lawrence H. Taylor "Larry", age 86, passed away on September 17, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Washington D.C., Larry went on to be raised in Providence, Rhode Island, and was a graduate of Providence College where he majored in Business. He had most recently resided in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania and was a longtime parishioner of St....

Beverly Carr

Beverly Carr

Sep 9, 2023

Beverly Joyce Carr, age 72, passed away on September 9, 2023, at her home in Drexel Hill, PA. Beverly was raised in Wallingford, PA, and was a graduate of Sun Valley High School. Prior to her retirement, she worked as an administrative assistant for Congoleum and then State Farm. Beverly was an avid Philadelphia sports fan. She also enjoyed...

Diane B. (Pennewill)  Dougherty

Diane B. (Pennewill) Dougherty

Sep 8, 2023

Diane B. (Pennewill) Dougherty age 84, a longtime resident of Brookhaven passed away peacefully at her home on September 8,2023 with her loving family by her side. Diane graduated from Chester High School and worked for a short period of time at Bell Telephone. In her earlier years Diane was a Cub Scout Den Mother, she enjoyed doing ceramics...

Mark D Furniss, Sr.

Mark D Furniss, Sr.

Sep 5, 2023

Mark D. Furniss, Sr., age 65, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2023 surrounded by family. He was raised in Brookhaven, PA and was a graduate of Sun Valley High School, class of 1975. He lived in Upland and Parkside before he found his permanent home in Aston, PA. Mark was an employee of Kimberly Clark (formerly Scott Paper)...