All Obituaries

Donald Edward Shaffer of Cochranville passed away on September 21, 2022.  He was 78 years old.  Born in Luciousboro, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Theodore James Shaffer and Sylvia Burkley Shaffer. Don came from a hardworking farming and coal mining family, helping wherever he could from milking cows to harvesting cabbage. However, his appetite for math and science caught the attention of his high school math teacher, who encouraged Don to shoot high and helped him secure loans...

Maria Juarez Cisneros passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022.  She was 63 years old. A viewing will be from 5:00PM until 6:15PM with a Funeral Mass at 6:30PM on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at St. Rocco Church, 313 Sunny Dell Road, Avondale, Pennsylvania. Burial will be in Mexico.   María Juárez Cisneros falleció el miércoles 21 de septiembre de 2022. Tenía 63 años. El velorio será desde las 5:00 p. m. hasta las 6:15 p. m....

John Rowen McClelland passed away on September 20, 2022, at the age of 81. Jack was born in Philadelphia to the late Edgar and Geraldine (Black) McClelland and was the oldest of three children. He grew up in Haddon Heights, New Jersey and graduated from Haddon Heights High School. Jack graduated from Dickinson College with a degree in Mathematics. At Dickinson, he met his future wife, Jean. After serving two years in the Army at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Jack moved back to the Philadelphia...

Rose M. Saverioni (Mastrippolito) of Kennett Square, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold P. Saverioni.  They shared a beautiful 73 years of marriage. Rose was born December 7, 1925 to Philip and Palma Mastrippolito of Embreville, PA.  She worked in the fine jewelry industry for over 30 years, her last job was in Kennett Square at Bove Jewelers.  She is...

Dorothea "Momere" Theresa Tracy passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022.  She was 94 years old.  Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on December 31, 1927, she was the daughter of Joseph Harper and Anna Ryan Harper. She is survived by her daughter, Laura Lantz; son, Edward Ferguson (Michael Mancini); grandchildren, John Lodise, Joseph Lodise (Mausami), Matthew Lodise (Amy), Laura Bellitta (John), Clint Lodise (Sarah), Ryan Ferguson, Blake Ferguson and Seth Ferguson...

Nancy Christine Barakat, 65, died peacefully at her home in Chadds Ford, PA on September 10, 2022 after a long, courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family. Nancy was the fourth of seven children of Joseph and Adele Barakat (both deceased) and was originally from Havertown, PA. She graduated from Haverford High School and as a Girl Scout, enjoyed camping and other outdoor activities throughout her teenage years. Nancy earned a bachelor’s...

Janice Niewinski of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital.  She was 78 years old. Born on June 10, 1944 in Philadelphia, Janice was the daughter of Frederick Faughaner and Florence Pasquarella Faughaner. Janice was a homemaker and worked for many years as a book keeper/secretary.  She enjoyed summers boating on the Sassafras river with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. ...

India Imperatore of New London, PA, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, suddenly at her home, “the farm” where she lived for over 30 years. Born on April 18, 1956, in Englewood, NJ, to the late Helen Emma Imperatore (Turner) and Arthur E. Imperatore, Sr., India spent her early years in Bergen County.  At a young age, she found a love for animals, the water, music, and knowledge.  She majored in Classical Languages at New...

John Edward Fazen of Quarryville, Pennsylvania went home to Jesus on Saturday, September 3, 2022.  He was 70 years old. Born on September 17, 1951 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, John was the son of John Fazen and Carol Dames Fazen. John worked as a beloved “tool man” with Fazen Tool Sales for over 30 years.  He had many customers which he called friends.  More recently, he worked part time at Napa Auto Parts before retiring to spend...