All Obituaries

Mary Anne Sontag, 75 years old, of Downingtown, PA passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 at Paoli Hospital surrounded by loved ones. Born October 8, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA she was the daughter of the late Joseph Mooney and the late Gertrude (McCarthy) Mooney and was the sixth of their seven children. Mary Anne grew up in Bala Cynwood, PA and graduated from Holy Child in Rosemont. She summered with her family in...

James Mitchell, 88 of West Chester, PA passed away Tuesday September 7, 2021at Belevedere Center Genesis Healthcare in Chester. Born February 20, 1933 in Camden, NJ he was the son of the late Frank Mitchell and the late Lillian Chmielowski Mitchell. James grew up in Camden, New Jersey, one of nine children in the 1930s when times were extremely difficult, exceptionally so for the family that he was a member of.  At the age of 15, he enlisted in...

Kenneth E. Gincley Sr., 82 years old of West Chester, PA died peacefully on Sunday September 5, 2021 at his home.  He was the husband Dolores O'Neill Gincley for 60 years.  Born July 2, 1939 in West Chester, PA he was the son of the late Earl Gincley and the late Elizabeth Gincley Frisco.  Ken lived his entire life in West Chester. He was a 1957 graduate of St. Agnes High School and a member of the St. Maximilian Kolbe Church.   He was a woodworker and known...

Stacy D. Powell, 63, of West Chester, PA passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, September 4, 2021, in the loving presence of close family and friends. West Chester lost a true friend to all and legend on that day.  Stacy was a caring father to his children, Audrey L. Larsen (Powell) and the late Dean R. Powell; doting grandfather to his grandchildren, Bradley Powell and Courtney Powell. He was an avid “car guy” both in work and in play- a wholesale dealer, with...

Ronald D. Parke, Jr., 60 years old of West Chester, PA passed away Thursday September 2, 2021 at his home in West Chester. Born September 28, 1960 in West Chester, PA he was the son of Anita Lynne Bushman Sterling (Jim) and the late Ronald D. Parke, Sr. Ron was a graduate of Henderson High School. In addition to his mother and stepfather, Ron is survived by his sister, Karen Lynne D'Eramo (Dominick); nieces, Stephanie Lynne D'Eramo, Anna Lauren D'Eramo; and his uncle,...

Ted R. Newell, 79 of West Chester, PA passed away Thursday September 2, 2021 at Chester County Hospital.  He was the husband of Vickey Forrest Newell. Born August 31, 1942 in Mount Pleasant, MI he was the son of the late Clifford Newell and the late Minnie Grace. Ted grew up in Mount Pleasant Michigan, and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from Berkley, and a Master’s Degree from the University of Pennsylvania for Architecture. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1962-1968...

Katherine Glah-Maya of Los Angeles, California. Katherine Glah-Maya, 27 years old of Los Angeles California, passed away on Wednesday September 1, 2021 in the Los Angeles Forest at the summit of Trail Canyon Trailhead in Tujunga, California. She was born March 25, 1994 in West Chester, PA and was the daughter of Blanca Maya-Glah. Katherine grew up in West Chester and graduated from Rustin High School and the American Musical and Dramatic Academy with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting....

Beverly W. Malavolta passed away peacefully on August 30, 2021. She was born July 29, 1931 in West Chester. Bev was with the Chester County Sheriff’s Office for 23 years. Before and during her retirement, Bev enjoyed watching the Phillies and cooking shows. She especially loved cooking for family, friends and frankly, anyone who needed comfort. Beverly was predeceased by her parents, William and Marian Wright, two sons, Joseph M. Malavolta and Michael W. Malavolta, a daughter, Linda...

Sr. Claudine M. Hagerty, IHM Formerly known as Sr. Maria Claudia on August 30, 2021 In addition to her IHM Community, she is survived by her nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews Predeceased by her parents George Hagerty and Claudine Hagerty (Smith) her brothers David Hagerty and wife Marie Hagerty, George Hagerty and wife Dolores Hagerty and William Hagerty and her nephew David Hagerty. (If attending Sister’s visitations/funeral please be prepared to show proof of...

Robert W. Hoeveler, 92 of West Chester, PA passed away peacefully Wednesday August 25, 2021 at Jenner's Pond in West Grove. He was the beloved husband of 65 years to Joanna M. Hoeveler (Kumiega). Born May 28, 1929 in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of the late Harold J. Hoeveler and the late Marie B. Grim Hoeveler. Robert graduated West Philadelphia Catholic High School for boys in 1947. He joined Penna. National Guard 28th Division in 1948. He was then activated into the U.S. Army...