Recent Obituaries | Delaware & Chester County & Phila, PA (2024)

Obituaries act as quiet reminders of the finite nature of our lives. Yet, for those who have recently experienced the death of a family member or friend, an obituary means so much more. It is a bittersweet reminder of all we've lost, but it can also help us to remember all we enjoyed while they were alive. If you have recently lost someone you love, we hope that you will accept our condolences.

Below is a listing of all of our local area obituaries and death notices. Both our current services and past services are available for friends and family to revisit and reflect on the memories of your loved one. Each of the local obituaries comes with an interactive online memorial. Within each memorial is the obituary/death notice of the deceased, a space to leave messages of condolence, a section to share photos and videos, a store to purchase funeral flowers and so much more.

Please browse below to find the obituary for your loved one and feel free to share with friends and family across your social media pages. We encourage all of our visitors to leave a message of condolence or share a memory within the memorial tribute site to help others with the remembrance process and show how the deceased positively impacted so many people during their lifetime.

Mary Rae FickWest Chester and Ringoes, NJ


Mary Rae Fick, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, accomplished artist, and beacon of love and faith, passed away peacefully on Mother’s Day, May 12, 2024, in West Chester, PA at age 79. Born on Independence Day in 1944 in Newark, NJ, daughter of the late Harley and Margaret Gritzmacher, Mary Rae resided most of her life in Ringoes, NJ.Mary Rae's God-given gift and desire to become a professional artist was always evident from a young age. She studied Fine Art at Moore College...

Mary Rae Fick, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, accomplished artist, and beacon of love and faith, passed away peacefully on Mother’s Day, May 12, 2024, in West Chester, PA at age 79....

Marilyn May Michales


Marilyn May Michales (Evans), 84, of Exton, PA passed away peacefully Tuesday May 28, 2024, after a lengthy illness. Born at her grandparents’ home in Sharon, PA while her family was visiting, she lived briefly in Pittsburgh before moving to Leonia, NJ. Marilyn resided in Leonia for over sixty years before retiring and moving to Sun City West, Arizona and then back to Whiting, NJ to be equidistant from her three children. Eventually she moved back to Pennsylvania to be near her...

Marilyn May Michales (Evans), 84, of Exton, PA passed away peacefully Tuesday May 28, 2024, after a lengthy illness. Born at her grandparents’ home in Sharon, PA while her family was...

Barbara MantonBroomall


Barbara "Barb" Manton, age 70, of Chester County, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 29, 2024, in Broomall, PA. Born on July 10, 1953, to a loving family in Chester County, Barb grew into a selfless and kind-hearted soul who dedicated her life to her family and community.Barb recently retired from Marple Newtown High School, where she served as a custodian for 28 years. Her commitment to her work and the relationships she built there were testaments to her...

Barbara "Barb" Manton, age 70, of Chester County, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 29, 2024, in Broomall, PA. Born on July 10, 1953, to a loving family in...

Edward Gutowski, Jr.Springfield


Edward J. Gutowski, Jr., known fondly to friends and family as Ed, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2024, at the age of 64 in Springfield, Pennsylvania. Born on March 29, 1960, in Wichita, Kansas, Ed was a man of great integrity and kindness, whose resilience and selfless nature left an indelible mark on the hearts of those he encountered.Ed was the beloved son of the late Edward Gutowski, Sr. and Joan (nee Wisniewski) Gutowski. His life was a testament to the power of love, a value...

Edward J. Gutowski, Jr., known fondly to friends and family as Ed, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2024, at the age of 64 in Springfield, Pennsylvania. Born on March 29, 1960, in Wichita,...

Suzanne TuckerGradyville


Suzanne "Sue" Tucker, 80 of Gradyville, PA, passed away on May 27, 2024 from her battle with Dementia.Sue was a longtime resident of Delaware County, growing up in Lansdowne and attending Pennwood High School. She then pursued her passion for nursing, obtaining her degree from Harcum College in Bryn Mawr.Devoted wife of the late Jeffrey Tucker for 49 years, Sue & Jeff joined the Beatty family business in 1976. She became the proud 3rd generation owner of Beatty Lumber &...

Suzanne "Sue" Tucker, 80 of Gradyville, PA, passed away on May 27, 2024 from her battle with Dementia.Sue was a longtime resident of Delaware County, growing up in Lansdowne and...

Dolores ThomasRose Valley


Dolores S. Thomas, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2024. She is survived by her sons Jim (Jeanne) and Bill (Kathy); grandchildren Kristin (Kevin), Michelle, Mark, Justin, and Lauren (Mert); and great-grandchildren Luke and Nicholas. Born in Washington, D.C. on January 25, 1930, she spent her childhood in Upper Darby, Overbrook, Wayne, and Washington, D.C. She graduated from Overbrook High School in 1947 and in 1951 from Beaver...

Dolores S. Thomas, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2024. She is survived by her sons Jim (Jeanne) and Bill (Kathy); grandchildren...

Ann StangoHavertown & Yeadon, PA


Ann Stango of Havertown, Pa, passed away surrounded by her family on May 30, 2024 at the age of 73. Born October 3, 1950 in Philadelphia, Pa, Ann was the daughter of the late Primo and Mae (nee Pizzollo) Consorte and the middle sister of Paul and Joann. Ann was raised in Yeadon, PA and resided in Havertown with her family. Ann was a graduate of Yeadon High School class of 1969.Ann was the beloved wife of the late Daniel Stango. Dan and Ann were high school sweethearts that met in the...

Ann Stango of Havertown, Pa, passed away surrounded by her family on May 30, 2024 at the age of 73. Born October 3, 1950 in Philadelphia, Pa, Ann was the daughter of the late Primo and Mae (nee...

S. Richard RossWarminster


Richard Ross peacefully passed away on June 2, 2024 after a brief hospitalization. He is survived by his sister Marilyn Stohl (Burton) and by his daughter Eliza Larsen (Darrin) and son Andy (Catharine Hansen). He is preceded in death by his wife, Kay Ashcroft and his son Stephen (Jill Wright). Richard is the enthusiastic grandfather of eleven grandchildren.Stephen Richard Ross was born on May 4, 1938 in Washington, D.C. to LRoi and Florence Ross. After three years in Arlington, Virginia...

Richard Ross peacefully passed away on June 2, 2024 after a brief hospitalization. He is survived by his sister Marilyn Stohl (Burton) and by his daughter Eliza Larsen (Darrin) and son Andy...

Donald Shaw Sr.Exton


Donald A. Shaw Sr. born December 31, 1929, passed peacefully and after a long life on Sunday June 2nd 2024 at Paoli Hospital. He was the loving husband of Patricia Shaw nee Gray. He was the father of Donald A. Shaw Jr. (Linda),Donna Buckley (Jerry) and the late Debbie Dodds (Steve). Donald was the stepfather of Kelly A. Toth (James), Kimberly J. Coyne (John), Kristin Migliaccio, Edward Barnett and Linda Grant. He is survived by his sister Mary Nickerson and thirteen grandchildren,...

Donald A. Shaw Sr. born December 31, 1929, passed peacefully and after a long life on Sunday June 2nd 2024 at Paoli Hospital. He was the loving husband of Patricia Shaw nee Gray. He was the...

Esme Cabrera


Esme Milagros Cabrera graced this world with her presence on May 29, 2024. She was an angel who returned to heaven. God knows all, so keep the faith and stay hopeful.Esme is survived by her parents, Johnny Jason and Roberta Cabrera; siblings, Liv, Kit, JohnCarlo, and Jasonyia; grandparents, Robert and Reny Drummond, Cecilia Moya (and Alexis Hernandez), and Johnny Cabrera; niece, Emmy; nephew, Remy; aunts and uncles, (her fairy godmother) Tiffany Durkson, Sharaud Norman, Simone Maldonado...

Esme Milagros Cabrera graced this world with her presence on May 29, 2024. She was an angel who returned to heaven. God knows all, so keep the faith and stay hopeful.Esme is survived by her...

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Recent Obituaries | Delaware & Chester County & Phila, PA (2024)

FAQs

How do you look up someone who recently died? ›

Places to look for Death Records
  1. Church records of deaths and burials.
  2. City and County civil registrations.
  3. Family Bibles and personal histories.
  4. FamilySearch in the Catalog Search, Records Search, and Historic Books.
  5. Google and other website search sites, and don't forget to search Google Books.

How do I find a local obituary? ›

Many funeral homes publish obituaries on their websites. These can usually be located with a Google search on the person's name. Local genealogical and historical societies, public libraries, and some newspaper publishers maintain clipping files of obituaries.

How do I find a death notice in PA? ›

​County Courthouses in ​​Pennsylvania

Courthouses are important places to look for birth, marriage and death records. These are usually found in the Register of Wills office in each county.

How do you find out when someone died? ›

7 ways to find out if someone has died recently
  1. Confirm with a mutual acquaintance. ...
  2. Check social media. ...
  3. Search for an online obituary. ...
  4. Online death indexes. ...
  5. Check with their house of worship. ...
  6. Local courthouse. ...
  7. Digital archives.

How do I find the exact date of death for a person? ›

Funeral home records vary in format and content, but they can all be valuable for determining someone's death date. Check genealogical and historical societies; state, county, and local libraries; and municipal archives for possible holdings.

What is the largest obituary website? ›

Legacy.com hosts obituaries for more than three-quarters of the 100 largest newspapers in the U.S., by circulation. The site attracts more than 30 million unique visitors per month and is among the top 40 trafficked websites in the world. Legacy Inc. Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Is there an app for local obituaries? ›

MyObits: Obituary Listings on the App Store.

How much does it cost to put an obituary in a local paper? ›

An average obituary can easily be $200.00-500.00. Costs vary by publication. Newspapers charge by the line and can average $450 for a complete obituary. The average obituary cost begins at $200.00 and increases due to the amount of content, including a photograph and the length of the obituary.

Are Pennsylvania death records public? ›

DVR maintains birth and death records registered in Pennsylvania from 1906 to the present. Legislation allows public access to birth and death records after a fixed amount of time has passed. Self-search of records housed at the Division of Vital Records (DVR) is not permitted. DVR staff must conduct all searches.

Where do I get notice of death? ›

The Register of Births & Death will give you a death report (form BI-1680) after the death has been registered, together with a burial order (Form BI-14). The Department of Home Affairs will issue a death certificate when they receive a notification of death (Form BI-1663) and the death report (Form BI-1680).

Are US death certificates public record? ›

This includes a spouse, siblings, and children. But death certificates can be requested by anyone when they become public record. In some states, death certificates are released 25 or more years after death. Check with your state's vital records office to find out when death certificates become public record.

How do I look up the death of someone? ›

Wondering how to find out if someone has died?
  1. Online.
  2. Social Media.
  3. Word of Mouth.
  4. The Newspaper or Local News.
  5. Archive Facilities.
  6. Government Records.

How do you know if someone just died? ›

The signs that someone has died are: there is no breathing or heartbeat. they cannot be woken up. their skin is pale and waxy.

What is the number 1 cause of death in the world? ›

Heart diseases were the most common cause, responsible for a third of all deaths globally. Cancers were in second, causing almost one-in-five deaths. Taken together, heart diseases and cancers are the cause of every second death. In red are infectious diseases, which are responsible for around 1-in-7 deaths.

Can I access the Social Security Death Index? ›

The SSA provides an extract from its file for distribution through the Department of Commerce's National Technical Information Service. Because this extracted file deals with deceased persons, the information is considered to be in the public domain.

How do you check up on someone after their death? ›

Keeping in touch
  1. Continue to call, or check in with them, after the funeral too. ...
  2. Stick to any promises you make. ...
  3. Thoughtful gestures such as inviting them for coffee, or to go for a walk, or just sending a text to say you're thinking of them, can really help.
Nov 8, 2022

How do I find account information of a deceased person? ›

Gather Essential Documents

Before heading to the bank, ensure you have the necessary documents in hand. This typically includes the death certificate, a government-issued ID of the deceased, your own identification, and the relevant legal documents (like a Will) that establish your role as an Executor or legal heir.

How do you find all accounts when someone dies? ›

How to Find the Bank Accounts of a Deceased Person
  1. Refer to Their Will. ...
  2. Search Their Home and Mail. ...
  3. Visit Banks in Their Area. ...
  4. Call Their Employer. ...
  5. Search Online Databases. ...
  6. Consult With an Experienced Probate Attorney. ...
  7. Getting Access to a Deceased Person's Bank Account as the Executor/Administrator.
Apr 15, 2024

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