All Obituaries

Rose M. Betz, 93 of West Chester, PA peacefully passed away on Tuesday September 17, 2019. She was the wife of the late Robert W. Betz, Sr. Born July 1, 1926 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the eldest daughter of the late Peter Napoline and the late Filomena Aurelia Napoline. She had two sisters, Mildred and Grace ('Honey'). Rose graduated from Bartram High School in Philadelphia and was a homemaker. She enjoyed her five grandchildren and her years working with the Women's...

Elizabeth M. Jones, 92, died Sunday, September 15, 2019 in her daughter’s home in Cochranville. She is survived by her daughter, Kathryn Jones; daughter Linda Lewis and husband Rob; grandson Cory; and many nieces and nephews in the Politz and Jones families. She was preceded in death by her spouse, James Jones in 1997; her daughter, Susie, in 1961, who died at the age of 11; her brother, Joe Politz in 2000; and her sister, Mary Politz in 2014. Born May 1, 1927 in the Bronx, NY she...

Betsy K. Norris, 68 of Exton, PA passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019 at her residence. She was the former wife of Robert John Norris, Jr. Born October 3, 1950 in Lebanon, PA she was the daughter of John Hayden Kurtz and Herma J. Garnet Kurtz. Betsy graduated from Lebanon High School and received an elementary education teaching degree from Millersville University.  She had worked as a Special Education Teacher for West Chester School District until her retirement. ...

SR. M. PATRICIA ANN BERGER, IHM Formally Sr. Mary Philomena, IHM on September 11, 2019. In addition to her IHM Community, she is survived by her brothers Rev. Robert F. Berger, Francis X. (Sue), her sister Kathleen Ferdock (Ronald) and many loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Predeceased by her parents George Francis and Josephine Heiser Berger and nephew Robert Christian Berger. Religious, relatives and friends are invited to her visitation from 8:30-10:15am, Tuesday,...

Janet Marian Smith, 75, of West Chester, formerly of Chadds Ford, passed away peacefully at home on September 10 after a lengthy illness. Born in 1943, she was raised in Chadds Ford, the daughter of the late Wilbur Horrocks and Marian (Lynch) Horrocks.  She was a 1961 graduate of Penncrest High School in Media, PA. She was a homemaker until becoming employed at the Chadds Ford Sunoco for almost 38 years, most recently under the ownership of James Leader, until she retired in...

William F. Morris III of West Chester William F. Morris III, 63 of West Chester, PA died Monday September 9, 2019 surrounded by his daughters. Born September 15, 1955 in West Chester, PA he was the son of the late William F. Morris, Jr. and the late Gloria Ann Rulon Morris. Bill was always entertaining and enjoyed singing under the stage name “Cabot Wooster.” He also enjoyed camping and riding the tram car in Wildwood. He is survived by his daughters, Heather Bouffard, Mandy...

M. Villa McClure, 82 of West Chester, PA died Thursday September 5, 2019 at the Paoli Hospital. She was the wife of the late David R. McClure. Born February 1, 1937 in Ironton, OH she was the daughter of the late Walter Woods and the late Helen Hunley Justice. Villa was a graduate of Ironton High School in OH. She later moved to Syracuse, NY, then moved to the West Chester in 1986. Villa loved being with her family and friends. She is survived by her son, Gregory A. McClure and his wife...

Edward S. Rayburn, age 76, of Downingtown, PA passed away on Sept 5th, 2019.  Born in Wilmington, DE, he was the son of the late Francis W. and Rosalie Rayburn. Ed was the loving husband of Patricia Loftus Rayburn, with whom he shared 53 years of marriage.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter Patti Burt and her husband        J. Todd Burt, and Ed’s beloved grandchildren Danny and Macie Burt. After graduating Unionville...

Sr. Loretta William Fitzpatrick, IHM Formally Anne Marie Fitzpatrick on September 2, 2019. In addition to her IHM Community, she is survived by her sister-in-law Therese (Francis), many loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Predeceased by her parents Francis and Kathryn Mulcahy Fitzpatrick, siblings Bernard, Francis, William and Mary Szczyrbak (Jack). Religious, relatives and friends are invited to her visitation from 8:30-10:15am, Friday, September 6, 2019 at Camilla...

WILLIAM F. MCGINNIS Age 93 of Westtown, PA, formerly of Clifton Heights, PA, passed away on August 26, 2019 at the Garden of Grace Veterans’ Hospice in Coatesville. Beloved husband of Phyllis Jacqueline (nee Ariano), devoted father of Michael N. McGinnis, Esq. Survived by his sister, Barbara Ann McWilliams. Son of the late Bernard A. and Agnes C. McGinnis. Preceded in death by his sister, Sr. Alice Bernard (Mary) McGinnis, IHM, and his brother, Bernard McGinnis. Also survived by many...

Kathryn Anne (Ries) Blair died peacefully August 24, 2019, 9 days short of her 103 birthday. An amazing mother, she is survived by her much loved children Kathryn (Knox), Leonard, Richard and Thomas. Mrs. Blair was a proud loving grandmother of ten and a great-grandmother of eleven, with two more expected soon. Born and raised in Philadelphia, a resident of Rosemont and Bryn Mawr, she resided in her final years with her daughter and son-in-law. Kate shared a deep appreciation of the...

Edwin "Skip" A. Anderson, 86, of Oxford, PA passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019. Born in Libertyville, IL, he was the son of the late Harry Anderson and Gretta Sutton Anderson.  He was a graduate of West Chester High School. He was a master carpenter who built his family’s first house and in addition, he also made many pieces of furniture for his family. He was a member of the Avondale Presbyterian Church and enjoyed traditional services and hymns. Throughout...

Elizabeth Kathleen Lawrence, 61 of West Chester, PA died Thursday August 22, 2019 at the Pembrooke Health & Rehab Center in West Chester. She was the wife of the Late Jerry Dean Lawrence. Born June 11, 1958 in Chicago, IL she was the daughter of Audrey DaCosta Finney and the late Roger Allen Finney. Coming from Long Beach California, where she spent most of her life, Elizabeth has lived in West Chester for the past 20 years. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day...

Sr. Theresa M. Gmeiner, IHM  Formally Sr. Martin Marie, IHM on August 22, 2019. In addition to her IHM Community, she is survived by her siblings Leonard (Patricia) and Philomena Kistler, many loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Predeceased by her parents Ambrose and Cecelia Ficchi Gmeiner, her sister Rita Algeo (Hugh) and brother-in-law Raymond Kistler. Religious, relatives and friends are invited to her visitation from 8:30-10:15am, Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at...

Albert Michael Polidore, 80, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Paoli Hospital after a long battle with cancer.  Albert was born March 29, 1939 to the late Albert and Jenny (D’Amico) Polidore in Philadelphia, PA.  He was their only child. He graduated from Overbrook High School in 1957 and graduated from St Joseph’s University in 1966. Albert was a corporate controller at Elf Atochem.  After retirement, he enjoyed spending time at their house in...