All Obituaries

Barbara Ann Ransing, 75, of West Chester, PA, died at her daughter’s home on October 20, 2020. Born on February 11, 1945 and raised in Southwest Philadelphia by her beloved late parents, Joseph H. O’Neill and Rose Marie (McAfee) O’Neill. She is survived by her lovingly devoted husband of 54 years, William H. Ransing Jr., her two wonderful daughters, Jennifer Ransing (Bob), Amy Mueller (David), her two beloved grandsons, Colin (17), Liam (12), her three  brothers,...

Howard Walker, 85, of Downingtown, PA died at home on April 11, 2020.  He was the loving and caring husband of Barbara Walker for 56 years.  He is also survived by 5 amazing children:  Mary McCreesh (Mick), Howard (Helen), Brian (Gwynne), Colleen Mahoney (Glenn), Matthew (Megan) and 11 loving grandchildren.  His parents, Howard and Veronica Walker, also blessed him with a brother, Tom (Bernadette), and 2 sisters, Roni Donnelly and Anne Guano (deceased).   Howard...

Matt Gallagher passed from this life on October 24, 2020 after struggling with his demons.  No matter how Matt passed from this world, that moment cannot define his life.  He is loved by family and friends and his ability to make others giggle, laugh, get angry, and cry will be forever missed.  He is survived by his father, Barney, his mother, Mary (nee Currie), his sister, Donna, his brother, Kevin, his grandmother, Jeanne Currie, and many aunts and uncles, cousins, nephews...

Cheri K. Griffith of Exton, Pennsylvania was born in Corning, IA, October 18, 1937 and passed away October 18, 2020 at Sunrise Senior Living in Exton, PA.  She is survived by her husband Charles, son Kevin, five grandchildren and a great-grandson, a sister Michelle and her husband, Doug Leonard and their three children and their four offspring.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Vaughn and Marie Tindall of Corning, IA, two daughters, Kimberly and Marcella, both passed away...

Robert "Bobby" Devine, of Hershey's Mill, passed away on May 19, 2020 at the age of 85.  Graduate of West Catholic and Notre Dame.  Loving Husband of M. Therese (nee Hughes) Cosgrove-Devine. Father of Rebecca (Rodney) Redman.  Also survived by 2 grandchildren.   Beloved brother of the late Margaret Hastings, Joseph, Edward, Jack, and Rev. Daniel Devine.  Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.  Relatives and friends are...

Devon Francis Joseph passed away on October 12, 2020. He was born in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania to Jennifer (née Gross) and Donald Joseph on January 22, 2015. At the tender age of two, Devon developed a keen interest in dinosaurs and soon earned the moniker “Dino Devon”. Most of his outfits contained images of all kinds of dinosaurs and Devon knew all their names. In addition to dinosaurs, Devon loved all the sea creatures he saw at the Adventure Aquarium in Camden, NJ and...

John J. Nescio, 91, of West Chester, passed away on October 15, 2020.  He was the husband of Mary (Grillo) Nescio.  Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Joseph and Lena (Monti) Nescio.  John was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Church-West Chester and proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a production manager for Wyeth Labs and he worked for Wyeth Labs for over 40 years. John enjoyed golfing, gardening, and entertaining family and...

Elizabeth A. “Betty” Kane, 90, of East Coventry Township, passed away on October 14, 2020.  She was the widow of Robert J. Kane who passed away June 2, 2014.  Born in Chester County,  she was a daughter of the late Frank and Violet (Weir) Seeds.  Betty was employed for many years as a food service worker for the  West Chester  School District.  She is survived by her children, Tina M. (William) Burdette, Frank C. Kane and Cynthia G. (Samir)...

Karin Davis Hannon, 51, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania on October 20, 2020 after a four month battle with melanoma. Karin was born on April 3, 1969 at Ideal Hospital in Endicott, New York. Karin is predeceased by her mother, Sheila Davis, and her niece, Arden Davis. Karin is survived by her loving husband of 25 years, Brian, and their adored children, Delaney and Patrick Hannon, all of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She...

Regina "Jean" Hughes, nee Travascio, of Chadds Ford passed away peacefully on October 7, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family at the age of 92. Jean was born in the Overbrook section of Philadelphia on July 7, 1928 to the late Francis Travascio and Margaret Keenan Travascio. She attended Our Lady of Lourdes grade school and West Catholic Girls High School, graduating in 1946. She met her beloved husband Robert (Bob) Hughes at a dance hosted by Our Lady of Lourdes....