Category: Obit

Jennifer Bower Fuqua of Broomall died April 16.

She was 55.

She was the sister of our friend Rob Jordan of Swarthmore.

Jennifer was a teacher at Saint Mary of Magdalen School in Upper Providence before leaving to become a full-time mom to Morgan, Michael, and Emily.

She was a member of Marple Newtown High School’s Class of 1987 and had a bachelor’s degree in education for West Chester University,

She is survived by her children; her husband, Jeff; her parents Robert and Maryann; Rob and their brothers Mark and Jason; and other family.

For a full obituary see here.

A viewing will be 9 to 11 tomorrow morning, April 25, at Saint Piux X Church in Marple, followed by a Mass.

Rest in Peace, Jennifer

Thomas Davis Graham, the father of our good friend Kate Rainey, died Dec. 29. He was 87 and lived Riddle Village in Middletown Township.

He was a veteran and  pharmaceutical salesman with Schering Plough, now Merck, from 1961-1999. He loved tennis and belonged to of Idle Hour Tennis Club, Drexel Hill, and Brandywine Racquet Club, Glen Mills, PA.

He belonged to  Middletown Church.

He is also survived by Meredyth, his wife of 60 years; daughter Margaret Padula and grandchildren Thomas, Sarah and James.

For a complete obituary see here: https://www.delcotimes.com/obituaries/thomas-davis-graham-middletown-pa/

John H. Weber Jr., the father of our good friend died, Lisa Esler, died Dec. 22.

He was 89 and had been a long-time resident of Yeadon, Pa. before moving to West Chester.

He had been a pipe fiter for Sun Shipbuilding and Drydock Co. then worked as a plumber for New Castle County in Delaware.

He is also survived by daughter Donna J. Caudell, Paula J. Stiles and Jaclyn A. Gregor; grandchildren Joshua King, Brittany Robinson, Cameron Stiles, Drew Gregory, Ryan Gregory, and Ashlynn Gregory; and great grandchildren  Giovanna Lord, Abel King, and Mercy King.

He was husband to the late Helen Weber.

He loved raising rottweilers, weightlifting and CB radio. He was a vocal supporter of veterans and was strong in his faith in Jesus, sharing the Gospel with everyone he met.

There will be visitation 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at The Donohue Funeral Home, 1627 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382, followed by his Funeral Service. Interment at Philadelphia Memorial Gardens.

An obituary can be found here.

Jane Herring, R.I.P.

Jane (Tomlin) Herring, 99, of Pottstown, PA; formerly of Springfield Twp., PA went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Manatawny Manor.

Jane was the loving wife of the late Arthur Herring, Jr. for 67 years. She was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Joseph Lybrant Tomlin and the late Estella (Hunter) Brittingham.

Jane graduated from Germantown High School. She was a devoted wife and mother.

Jane was a faithful attendee of Oreland Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Oreland, PA. She also attended Covenant Presbyterian Church in Harleysville, PA.

Jane volunteered at the Bird In Hand Consignment Shop in Philadelphia, PA. She was formerly active with the Philadelphia Navy League. She loved spending time with her family and friends.

Jane exemplified the “fruits of the spirit” – love, peace, kindness, gentleness, patience, and forbearance. She loved doing the simplest things for others which brought her joy. She was content with what God gave her.

Jane is survived by her daughter, Jill Scott Herring of Collegeville, PA and her son, Arthur Herring III of Souderton, PA. 

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Lybrant Tomlin, Jr.

A graveside service was hedl, July 9, at Ivy Hill Cemetery, 1201 Easton Road., Philadelphia, PA 19150.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Warrior Dog Foundation, 5930 Royal Lane Suite E #355, Dallas, TX 75230 or donate online at https://warriordogfoundation.org/donation/.

Arrangements by: Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory, 130 E. Broad St., Souderton, Pennsylvania 18964. To send online condolences to the family, visit www.andersfh.com.

My Aunt Elsie Palinko died, Tuesday, at a hospital in Connecticut near her home in West Haven.

She was 96.

With her was her son, Ricky, who along with his brother Tommy and sister Karen cared for her and never let her be lonely.

Aunt Elsie was the last of my mom’s 10 brothers and sisters.

They grew up in the coal patch of Eckley, Pa. the children of Michael, a miner, and Catherine Kushner Lozinak.

The town has become a museum.

The museum describes a hard life but the only childhood stories we heard were happy ones.

The family stayed close. Elsie married Timmy who preceded her in death. My mom, until her death in 2016, called Elsie weekly. The conversations lasted hours. She would get my dad involved.

Dad would work her and Timmy into the Legendary Recipe columns he wrote at the County Press or just use recipes she sent him. There was Studenina Palinko Style and Lucky Elsie’s Hodge Podge and Elsie’s Favorite Noodle Kugel and many others.

Her funeral is Monday in Freeland, Pa. where she will be buried with her beloved Timmy.

I just learned that my cousin, Phil Bancroft of Bucks County, has died. He was 64. He died in his sleep and it was unexpected.

Phil was born in California and we didn’t see much of his family — his mom, Helen, was my dad’s sister — until they moved back to Philly when he was about 14. We’d go up to Mayfair for Thanksgiving and they’d come down to Delco for Christmas.

The highlight would be a touch football game with my brothers.

He graduated from Lincoln High School, and then Temple with an accounting degree.

He married a beautiful wife, Denise, and had three great kids, Phillip III, Danielle and Kristen.

He ended up as chief financial officer and executive vice president at Chubb Limited.

This online tribute describes him as a “legendary figure” in the world’s financial sector.

We are going to miss you Phil.

Services are 10 a.m. -noon, Nov. 7, at Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown Richboro Road, Richboro, Pa. 18954

Pauline Braccio, A Remarkable Soul — We just heard the sad news that our dear friend Pauline Braccio has died. It was unexpected and it appears she passed away in her sleep.

She was one of the most courageous women in the state.

Keep her daughter Olivia in your prayers.

Stan Cascio read this tribute to her on his Don’t Back Down Show on WWDB

I would like to take a moment today to remember and honor a remarkable soul, Pauline Braccio, whose untimely passing has left a void in our hearts. Pauline was not just a big supporter of the “Don’t Back Down Show,” but a true advocate for the underdog. She was a passionate believer in the values that underpin our society – fairness, justice, and the right to be heard.

Pauline understood that politics was not just about ideology, but about ensuring that the government served the best interests of its people. She was tireless in her efforts to hold politicians accountable, especially those who seemed more interested in their own gain than the safety of our streets. Pauline was a voice for those who were treated unjustly and fought for the right to question and speak freely, not bound by the constraints of a mere two minutes.

Pauline Braccio was a one-of-a-kind individual, a shining beacon in our community. Her determination to make a difference set her apart, and her loyalty knew no bounds. She gave her all to support her beloved daughter, Olivia, and the people she held dear.

As we mourn the loss of Pauline, we are comforted by the knowledge that her American spirit and her love for her daughter Olivia her family and her friends will continue to envelop us. Pauline’s legacy will live on in the values she championed and the lives she touched.

In Pauline’s memory, let us commit to carrying forward the torch of justice, fairness, and the unwavering belief in the power of one individual to make a difference. Pauline’s legacy will be our inspiration to keep fighting for a world where everyone is treated fairly, where voices are heard, and where the underdogs find champions.

Rest in peace, dear Pauline Braccio. Your spirit will forever be with us, guiding us towards a better, more just world. Stan Casacio

Cathy Martin, Editor, R.I.P. — Catherine Ann Martin died in her sleep, Jan. 4, at her home in South Kingstown, R.I. She was 71.

Cathy was the managing editor of the County Press and associated newspapers in Delaware County, Pa. from the mid-1990s until 2010.

She started at the Press as a reporter. Her main beat was Haverford Township, where she lived, which she covered like a blanket. She took photos and did layout. She rode the crest of the computer revolution in the business going from X-Acto knives to on-screen pagination and from film cameras to digital.

She was the daughter of the late James and Mary Sutton of Framingham, Ma.

She is survived by her husband, Joseph P, a retired engineering professor at Drexel University, whom she married in 1975; son Robert J. of Kittery, Me; daughter Kelly; granddaughter Evelyn C. Kelly; brother James D. Sutton of Rocky Mount, N.C.; and sisters Mary l. Blue of Framingham, Ma., and Patricia V. Porcello of Peabody, Ma.

Before moving to Pennsylvania, the couple lived in Colorado. After the move to Haverford, Cathy served as a church cantor, Girl Scout leader, an election official, and a volunteer at the Grange Estate mansion.

Viewing will be 2-4 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 8 Avery-Storti Funeral Home, 88 Columbia St., Wakefield, RI 02879. Mass of Christian burial will be 10 a.m., Monday at St Francis of Assisi Church, 114 High St., Wakefield, RI 02879

R.I.P., Cathy

Cathy Martin, Editor, R.I.P.