Recent Obituaries | Delaware & Chester County & Phila, PA (2024)

Obituaries act as quiet reminders of the finite nature of our lives. Yet, for those who have recently experienced the death of a family member or friend, an obituary means so much more. It is a bittersweet reminder of all we've lost, but it can also help us to remember all we enjoyed while they were alive. If you have recently lost someone you love, we hope that you will accept our condolences.

Below is a listing of all of our local area obituaries and death notices. Both our current services and past services are available for friends and family to revisit and reflect on the memories of your loved one. Each of the local obituaries comes with an interactive online memorial. Within each memorial is the obituary/death notice of the deceased, a space to leave messages of condolence, a section to share photos and videos, a store to purchase funeral flowers and so much more.

Please browse below to find the obituary for your loved one and feel free to share with friends and family across your social media pages. We encourage all of our visitors to leave a message of condolence or share a memory within the memorial tribute site to help others with the remembrance process and show how the deceased positively impacted so many people during their lifetime.

Wilma FruehBuffalo, NY, formerly of Havertown


Wilma J. (Schellhas) Frueh went home to be with her Lord on Monday, March 18, 2024; age 77 years. Wilma was a loving wife, mother, grandmother ("GeeGee"), and a wonderful friend to all who knew her.Wilma was born on February 22, 1947 in Saginaw, MI to the late Otto and Erna (Block) Schellhas. She grew up on the Schellhas family farm in Vassar, MI and graduated from Frankenmuth High School in 1965. She attended Concordia Lutheran Junior College in Ann Arbor, MI and Concordia...

Wilma J. (Schellhas) Frueh went home to be with her Lord on Monday, March 18, 2024; age 77 years. Wilma was a loving wife, mother, grandmother ("GeeGee"), and a wonderful friend to all...

Ann DouglassKennedyville Md and formerly of Wayne Pa


Ann R. Douglass, born on August 16,1940 passed away on Thursday April 25, 2024. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband James F. Douglass III and her granddaughter Melissa Ann Heller.Ann grew up in Wayne, Pa. then later in life moved to Kennedyville, Maryland where she and her husband spent the last 35 plus years living in a small community called Kenmore Park.Ann was very involved with the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair. She dedicated her life to serving others, her...

Ann R. Douglass, born on August 16,1940 passed away on Thursday April 25, 2024. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband James F. Douglass III and her granddaughter Melissa Ann Heller.Ann...

Gwendolyn HowardUpper Darby


Gwendolyn M. Howard, 68, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024.Gwendolyn was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. To know her was to love her, as she was always herself unequivocally. Although she only had one biological daughter; “Mrs. Howard” was also affectionately known as “Mom” to all the children in her life throughout the years. Gwendolyn had a servant's heart and although she lived a modest life she gave freely, be it her time or...

Gwendolyn M. Howard, 68, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024.Gwendolyn was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. To know her was to love her, as she was always herself...

Beth CookHavertown and formerly of Philadelphia


Beth was born on 03/07/1950 to Adyn and Anna Pye. She had two brothers Adyn and Bill. She was raised in the Kensington section of Philadelphia where she attended school. She graduated from Kensington High School. As a youth she met her best friend through adulthood, Renie Townsend. In 1971 married her husband Robert Cook Sr. They were married for 52 years. Beth and Robert have 2 children Michele and Robert Jr.Beth was a very giving person not...

Beth was born on 03/07/1950 to Adyn and Anna Pye. She had two brothers Adyn and Bill. She was raised in the Kensington section of Philadelphia where she attended school. She...

Ann GraziadeiPhoenixville, PA


Ann T. Graziadei, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 surrounded by loving family.Ann was born in Utica, NY on August 24, 1931. The daughter of the late Daniel and Lena Laino. She attended Proctor High School and was a proud graduate of The College of Saint Rose. She married her high school sweetheart Philip N. Graziadei on June 26, 1954. They were together until his passing on May 31, 2017.Ann and her husband were blessed with four wonderful children. She also raised...

Ann T. Graziadei, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 surrounded by loving family.Ann was born in Utica, NY on August 24, 1931. The daughter of the late Daniel and Lena Laino. She...

Robert Wilson JrBroomall


Robert Hugh Wilson Jr., known affectionately as Rob to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2024, in Media, Pennsylvania, at the age of 83. Born on June 29, 1940, in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, Rob was the cherished son of the late Robert H. Wilson, Sr. and Frances (Pittman) Wilson. His life was a testament to his loving, friendly, and outgoing nature, touching all who knew him.Rob's journey through life was marked by his commitment to family, his dearest wife of 58...

Robert Hugh Wilson Jr., known affectionately as Rob to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2024, in Media, Pennsylvania, at the age of 83. Born on June 29, 1940, in Upper...

William Joseph "Joe" KinnamanSpringfield Township


William Joseph Kinnaman, known as Joe, died peacefully while in hospice at home in Springfield Township, PA, Sunday, 12 May 2024. Joe was 89 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl, his children from his former marriage, sons, Boyd and Bruce and daughter, Cheryl McCarthy, and her two children, Michael and Colleen.Joe, born in Indiana, is a graduate of the Marmion Military Academy in Illinois and Purdue University. He served in the Army Reserve. His...

William Joseph Kinnaman, known as Joe, died peacefully while in hospice at home in Springfield Township, PA, Sunday, 12 May 2024. Joe was 89 years of age. He is survived by his wife,...

Mitchell BrownPlymouth Meeting


Mitchell Powell Brown, 83, of Plymouth Meeting, PA, passed away onSaturday, May 11, 2024.He was the husband of the late Carole Brown (nee Umstead), son of thelate Alan and Miriam Brown, and brother to the late Miriam Woolford,Eleanor Roberts, and Bill Brown.Survivors: His children, Amy Furman (Mark) and Keith Brown(Jennifer); granddaughter, Julia Furman; siblings, Alan Brown (Gail),Richard Brown, Charlotte Hoffmann, and Virginia Hardin; and manynieces and nephews.Services will...

Mitchell Powell Brown, 83, of Plymouth Meeting, PA, passed away onSaturday, May 11, 2024.He was the husband of the late Carole Brown (nee Umstead), son of thelate Alan and Miriam Brown, and...

Joanne BreslinNewtown Square


Joanne Breslin, a cherished resident of Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, and later Newton Square, passed away peacefully on May 8th 2024. Born and raised in West Philadelphia, Joanne's journey through life was marked by love, laughter, and a deep devotion to her family and friends.Joanne's formative years were spent at Mater Misericordiae High School (now Merion Mercy), where she formed lifelong friendships and laid the foundation for her compassionate and caring nature. She continued her...

Joanne Breslin, a cherished resident of Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, and later Newton Square, passed away peacefully on May 8th 2024. Born and raised in West Philadelphia, Joanne's journey through...

HMC (EXW/SW) Daniel McCrackenNewtown Square


Chief Petty Officer Daniel D McCracken passed away while on active duty with the US Navy May 6, 2024, he was 45 years old. Dan was attached to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) 8 and on Temporary Active Duty (TAD) orders to Naval Special Warfare Development Group, otherwise known as 'DEVGRU' or 'SEAL Team 6', which is a Counter Terrorism unit administered by US Naval Special Warfare Command. An elite within an elite, the unit is made up of SEALs selected from...

Chief Petty Officer Daniel D McCracken passed away while on active duty with the US Navy May 6, 2024, he was 45 years old. Dan was attached to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) 8...

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