All Obituaries

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...

Sr. Rose Immaculate McHale, IHM Formally Dorothea McHale on August 17, 2019. In addition to her IHM Community, she is survived by her brother John (Rita), many loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Predeceased by her parents John and Mary Rita Campbell McHale, siblings Peter (Sue), Margaret, Mary Anne and Virginia. Religious, relatives and friends are invited to her visitation from 8:30-10:15am, Friday, August 23, 2019 at Camilla Hall, 100 Maxis Dr. Malvern, PA 19355;...

James Harvey Bond, 89 of West Chester, PA passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. Born November 10, 1929 in West Chester, PA, he was the son of the late James H. Bond and Edna (nee Magee) Bond. Jim graduated from West Chester High School in 1947. In the 1970’s, he attended classes at Villanova University relating to his career in Hospital Administration. As a young man, growing up in East Goshen Township, Jim worked on several local horse farms until he joined the Army in 1950....

Ruby D. Brogan, nee Davis, 89, died peacefully on August 12, 2019 at Manatawny Manor, in Pottstown, PA. Ruby was born on March 23, 1930, in Virginia, the daughter of the late Roscoe and Nannie (Blevins) Davis. She was predeceased by her loving husband John Brogan, sisters Virginia, Naomi, Mattie and brothers Dwight, Howard, Willard and Garnet. Ruby attended schools in Chester County, and graduated from West Chester high school in 1949. She was an employee of the Pennsylvania Railroad for...

Theodosios "Ted" Bay, 88 passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019 in his home at Shannondell at Valley Forge in Audubon, PA. He was the husband of the late Ann Lee DeNoe Bay. Born April 22, 1931 in Montreal, Canada, he was the son of Nicholas Bay and Efpraxia Moskokonides Bay. Ted attended McGill University and later was awarded a scholarship for a master’s and PhD program at Princeton for chemical engineering. His long career with Exxon Mobil in research and development...

Eileen D. Williams.   Eileen D. Williams, 86, of Tampa, FL, died on Thursday, August 8, 2019.  She was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Oliver J. Williams, Jr. Eileen was born on April 1, 1933, in Philadelphia, to Sara D. Donnelly and Joseph C. Donnelly, MD.  She attended Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School. Eileen was cherished by her family and friends and will be remembered for her generosity, style, and enthusiasm for life. She lived a model life of...

Sr. Joan Mary Gibbons, IHM Formally Irene Gibbons on August 8, 2019. In addition to her IHM Community, she is survived by her sister Joan Rickabaugh, many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Predeceased by her parents John and Catherine McCarron Gibbons, siblings John (Margaret), Francis (Anna May), James (Catherine), and Catherine Kelly (Walter), Religious, relatives and friends are invited to her visitation from 8:30-10:15am, Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at Camilla Hall, 100 Maxis...

Victor Joseph Humm, 76 of Newark, DE died Thursday August 8, 2019 at the Christiana Hospital in Newark. He was the husband of Bernadette Gentile Humm. Born April 3, 1943 in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of the late Herman Humm and the late Concetta Messina Humm. Vic was a graduate of Upper Darby High School. He worked in the automotive industry and was the owner/operator of the R&K BP Gas Station and the Elsmere Auto Parts Store. In addition to his wife he is survived by his...

Betty L.G. Dunning, 88 of Chester Springs, PA died Wednesday August 7, 2019 at the Exton Senior Living. She was the wife of 68 years to Walter Harvey Dunning. Born December 19, 1930 in West Chester, PA she was the daughter of Clarence C. Glauner and the late Margaret Armstrong Glauner.  After High School, Betty worked at R.S. Green and Son, then at the family business, C. C. Glauner & Son, for 30+ years, as the Office Manager.  Betty truly enjoyed working with flowers in her...

Irene Elliott Rickert passed away on August 7, 2019, at age 94.  She was preceded in death by her brother Eugene (Shirley), daughter Carol Lynn, and husband of 68 years, Dr. Russell K. Rickert.  She is survived by children Noel Grant of Lambertville, NJ; Merryl Lee (Ronald) Grosso of Landisburg, PA; Russell Kenneth (Robin), Jr. of West Chester, PA; 11 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren.   Born in Hammonton, NJ, to Raymond and Florence Elliott, Irene grew up in the...

Mary E. Honesty, age 77, passed peacefully surrounded by family on August 7, 2019, in Wayne, Pennsylvania, following a brief illness.  She was a long-time resident of Chesterbrook. She is survived by her devoted husband of 55 years, Maynard Honesty; Children: Carlos (Angie) Honesty of Granger, Indiana; Carter Honesty of Merritt Island, Florida; and Jason (Dena) Honesty of Wayne, Pennsylvania; Step-daughter: Retha Dawn Crump of Zanesville, Ohio.  Sibling: Ginny (Calvin) Lee...

James D. Singer, 85 of West Chester, PA died Saturday August 3, 2019 at Pocopson Home, West Chester, PA He was the husband of the late Sara Denny Singer. Born January 15, 1934 in West Chester, PA he was the son of the late Charles Harry Singer and the late Elizabeth E. Smith Singer. James had worked as a Pipe Fitter for Wyeth Laboratories, Inc. and was a 40 year "Life Member" of Fame Fire Company No. 3 in West Chester. He is survived by his children; Jean Marie McElroy (Barry),...

Kevin Michael Takacs, 46, of Baltimore Maryland, beloved son of Adrianna and Ronald Takacs and brother Christopher of West Chester, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on July 26 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia after a brief illness. Born October 12, 1972 in Passaic New Jersey, Kevin spent his early years in Wallington, New Jersey, grew up in West Chester Pennsylvania, where he graduated from Henderson High school, then going on to earn a Bachelor of Fine...

William J. Barnett, Sr., (Bill), 80, born April 10, 1939, passed away on July 26, 2019.  Bill was born and raised in Ridley Township and a resident of Chester County for the past 47 years. Bill proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps., was a Carpenter for 31 years, and a Business Agent for the Carpenter’s Union Philadelphia Metropolitan District Council for ten years.  He was an avid fisherman and sports lover, and rooted hard for the Eagles, Phillies and Ridley Raiders....

Helen Hope Conklin Gilbert of West Chester Helen Hope Conklin Gilbert, 98 of West Chester, PA passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Barclay Friends in West Chester. Relatives and Friends are invited to a Time of Sharing in the William Penn Room at Barclay Friends, 700 N. Franklin St. West Chester, PA 19380 from 10-11am on Sunday, August 4, 2019; followed by her Memorial Service at 11:00am.  Arrangements by DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc. of West Chester, PA...