All Obituaries

Marie "Jamie" Lennan passed away peacefully on July 23rd at the age of 95. Jamie was pre-deceased by her beloved husband Al in 1986. She and her best friend Ruth O'Flynn from grade school through university married brothers and happily became sisters-in-law. Their life-long friendship sustained them until Ruth's death in 2017. Jamie lived in the family home of 60 years by herself  tending mostly to her own needs. She was still mobile and sharp as a tack until the...

Gloria L. Christie (nee DiCrecchio), 91, of Drexel Hill, PA. Born on January 27, 1930 and passed away July 23, 2021. Gloria was the daughter of the late Eugene and Francesca (DiMuzio) DiCrecchio, sister of the late Carmen DiChrecchio, Rose Miller (DiCrecchio), Joseph DiCrecchio and mother of the late Richard Christie. She is survived by her sons, William (Carol), Michael (Joan), and her daughter in law, Laurelle. Cherished Grandmother of Stacy (Nelson), Joseph (Paige), Michele, Richard...

William C. Meyers, Jr. (Billy), 61, of Media, PA passed away suddenly on July 20, 2021.  He was the son of Helen Meyers and the late William C Meyers Sr. of Media. He was the father of  Robyn Meyers and the late William C Meyers, III. He is also survived by his 3 sisters, Barbara Sculley, Ellen Maguire, and Amy Tommarelli. Billy was born and raised in Upper Darby and graduated from Upper Darby High School in 1978. He became an electrician and moved to Middle Township, NJ...

Lillian Galbraith (nee Sehein), 96, of Broomall, PA passed away peacefully on July 16, 2021. Lillian was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (nee Balancen) Sehein and was born in Philadelphia, PA. Beloved wife of the late Robert and David; Loving Mother to Maryann (Donald); Cherished Grandmother to Jennifer (Steve), Victoria (Christopher) and Donald Jr. Great Grandmother to Isla. Services and burial are private.

Francis P.  Burns was born on September 7, 1943 in Uvalde, Texas to Francis P. Burns and Margaret M. Anderson, both deceased. His father’s Air Force postings led them to live in Sabinal, TX, and Walla Walla, WA but Philadelphia, PA was home. He graduated from Monsignor Bonner High School and completed a BS in Accounting from Villanova University while working through night school. Married to his beloved wife, Holly Cullen in 1963. He worked as a Clerk with the FBI for 3 years, a...

Ann H. (nee Harvey) Greb, 82, of Springfield, PA passed away peacefully on July 12, 2021. She was born on October 9, 1938 in Hartford, Ct. to William J. and Ann M. (O'Connell) Harvey. Ann graduated from Sacred Heart College in Wichita, KS with a degree in Education. After retiring from teaching, she loved to travel. She lived in Springfield for 51 years and was married to Thaddeus J. Greb, II for 59 years until his passing in 2020.  Devoted mother of Ann Marie...

Matthew Koenig, age 55, of Media, passed away on July 12, 2021 of complications from kidney disease. Matt is survived by his devoted wife, Maria (née Adolph) and his beloved children, Nikole and Jakob. He is also survived by his parents, Richard and Jacqueline Koenig (née Spade) and sister, Tanya (née Koenig) Trinkle (Phil). Matt was raised in Whitehall, PA and was a 1984 graduate of Whitehall High School where he was remembered as a talented artist and loved...

Dolores "Dee" G. Griffin (nee Merschen), 91, of East Lansdowne passed away peacefully on July 8, 2021. Dolores was born in Philadelphia, PA and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (nee Gorsky) Merschen. She was a longtime member of St Cyril's Parish and a current member of St Philomena's Church. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Griffin; Loving Mother to Cheryl Griffin, Robert (the late Maureen) Griffin, Brian Griffin, Barbara (Mike) Monroe, Linda...

Mary Patricia (nee Blong) Martin, age 73, of Secane, PA passed away peacefully on July 8, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Mary (aka Patsy) was the daughter of the late James T. and Helen (Gilfedder) Blong.  Mary graduated from Archbishop Prendergast High School and Gwynedd Mercy University. Beloved wife of Frederick S. Martin, Jr; Loving mother to Kristie and Michael (Amy); Cherished grandmother to Christopher Beyer, Danny Martin, Matt Martin, Frankie Eccles, Kevin Eccles,...

Richard J. McGarry passed away on July 8, 2021.  Richard was born in Philadelphia, PA on May 21, 1935. He was the son of Vincent and Agnes McGarry. Richard took pride in working as a Merchant Marine at ARCO. He was survived by his niece and nephew and many cousins. He was the brother in law of Mary Ann McGarry.  Richard enjoyed his retirement years in Wildwood, NJ. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing, Monday, July 12, 2021 9:30am Holy...