All Obituaries

It is with great sadness that the family of Eric Raeder Duey announces his passing on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at the age of 35.  Born in Suffern, NY on July 13, 1984, Eric enjoyed seven years with his birth mother.  Eric and his brother Bryan joined the Duey family in 1992.  Eric graduated from Owen J. Roberts High School and obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems from Drexel University.  An inventor at heart and early adopter of technology, Eric...

Francis J. Shinn, Sr., age 82, of West Chester, Pennsylvania, passed away on October 14, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Frank was born in Philadelphia to the late Frank M. and Julia (nee Coleman) Shinn.  In 1955, Frank graduated from West Catholic Boys High School in Philadelphia.  Frank worked for a variety of companies in many roles but spent the dominant part of his professional career working for J I Case Company all over the country and indeed the world as a manager of...

Rose Castagna (Nee Alessandro), a long time resident of Clifton Heights, as well as Yeadon and Wildwood Crest, passed away on Saturday, the twelfth of October in her home where she had lived for the last 37 years surrounded by her loving family. Rose was good with numbers and worked at an accounting firm in Narberth for seventeen years. She loved to crochet, cook, and bake cookies. She was well known for her cooking skills and her infamous holiday dinners. Rose was a dedicated wife, mother,...

Patricia M. (nee Matsinger) Kennedy, of Springfield, PA, formerly of M.B.S Parish, Philadelphia, passed away on October 11, 2019 at the age of 79. Former teacher and graduate of Immaculata College.  Beloved wife of the late John P. Kennedy.  Loving mother of John (Amy), Jennifer (Joseph) Kissinger, Joseph, Patti Anne (Joseph) Lewis, Chad (Jessica), Gregory (Kristy) Kennedy.  Also survived by 12 grandchildren.  Sister of Sr. Marie Claire, I.H.M.  Sister-in-law...

John J. "Jack" Bott, of Swarthmore, formerly of Yeadon, passed away on Oct. 7, 2019 at the age of 83.  Former American Airlines employee.  The life of the party, who loved fishing, hunting and being in the sun.  He cherished his time in Wildwood, referring to himself on the bike as the “Silver Bullet”, after painting the bike silver.  He made it well known that his priority was his bride.  Always concerned about recovering from an illness to...

William Patrick "Stick" O'Malley, of Havertown, formerly of Yeadon, passed away on October 2, 2019 at the age of 73.  Owner of Skippy's .  Beloved Husband of Peggy (McDonnell) O'Malley.  Loving brother of Ellen (the late Sam) Watson, Thomas (Donna) O'Malley, Mary Jane (Domenic) Armideo, Dorothy (Mark) Hamilton, the late Daniel O'Malley and his loving step-family Nancy (Joe) Farlo, John and Brian McDonnell.  Also survived by many nieces and...

Theresa M. (nee Hilly) Borth, of Ambler, formerly of Upper Darby, passed away on October 4, 2019 at the age of 93.  Beloved wife of the late Albert F. Borth.  Loving mother of Jackie (Jerry) Smith, Kathy (Eric) Matthews and Monica (Dave) Peterson.  Grandmother of David, Daniel, Eric, Thomas, Gregory, Nicholas, Christopher, & Timothy and 14 Great-grandchildren. Sister of the late Mary Black, Anne Kane, Jeanne Feebery, Margaret Colson, and Joseph Hilly,...

On Friday, October 4th, 2019, Gloria "Gigi" (nee Trerice) Fritz, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at the age of 86 due to cancer in her home. The world became a brighter place on October 8th, 1932, when Gloria was born in Detroit, Michigan to William and Emma Trerice. She received her nursing degree from the University of Vermont and began her nursing career. She became a flight attendant for a short time before she picked up nursing again. In 1953, she met...

Dr. Palma B. "Pam" Buccelli, of Center City. Phila., passed away on Sept. 29. 2019. Retired Director of Hahnemann University School of Medical Technology.   Beloved daughter of the late Ralph and Teresa (nee Marino) Buccelli.  Sister of Elaine (Tom) Ford.  Devoted Auntie Pam to Jennifer (JIm) Bailey, Melanie (Matt) Carroll.  Also survived by loving great-nieces and great-nephews Jason, Jacob, Matty, Charlotte, Nick, and Rosie. Relatives and friends...

Peter Stone Brown, of Philadelphia, passed away on October 5, 2019 at the age of 68.    Services will be announced at a later date.