All Obituaries

Susan M. Gallagher (née Brucker) 81, of Havertown, PA passed away peacefully on January 21, 2022. She was the daughter of the late George and Irene (Houstin) Brucker. She was a graduate of St. Luke’s Catholic School, Glenside and St. Basil Academy, Jenkintown. Former employee of Philadelphia Electric Company, Gatewood Realty and Lankenau Hospital. Sue always loved dogs and horses. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.   Beloved...

William 'Billy' J. Mahoney, 75, of Lansdowne, PA passed away on January 20, 2022. Beloved brother of John J Mahoney, Jr. He is predeceased by his parents John J. Sr. and Anna M. (nee Seeds) Mahoney. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Service Monday, January 24, 2022, 11am O'Leary Funeral Home, 640 E. Springfield Rd., Springfield, PA 19064. Int. Holy Cross Cemetery. 

Thomas P. Leonard, 69,of Springfield, PA passed away suddenly on January 18, 2022. Thomas was the son of the late Denis and Beatrice (nee Gibbons) Leonard of Secane. Tom graduated from Monsignor Bonner High School and was a member of Saint Francis of Assisi Parish. He began his printing career with Packard Press / St Ives Burrups and worked his way up from a pressman to senior level management prior to his retirement. He was the true...

Giambattista ‘John’ Gerardi, 67, of Springfield, PA passed away on January 17, 2022 Beloved husband of Stella (nee Calabretta); Loving Father to Jessica Gerardi and Stephanie (Ryan) Roby; Cherished Grandfather to Bianca, Sienna, Cierra and Gianna. Also survived by his sister Margaret (Joe) Calabretta. Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation Saturday January 29, 2022 9:30am, Church of St. Kevin, 200 W. Sproul Rd., Springfield, PA and to his Funeral Mass, 10:30am in...

Yuriy 'Yura' Glebov, 67, of Springfield, PA passed away January 16, 2022. Yuriy Glebov, was born in Minsk, Belarus in 1954 to Leonid I. and Mariya N. (nee Nesterova) Glebov. His sudden passing from a heart attack left an immense hole in our hearts and our lives. Beloved husband of Liudmila (nee Retunskaya) Samoussevitch; Loving Father to Anastasia Arce; Cherished Grandfather to Deanna Arce. He will be laid to rest on Thursday, January 20, 2022, in a private ceremony at Saints...

Karen M. (nee D’Orazio) Flower, 69, of Peach Bottom, PA, formerly of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on December 20, 2021. Karen was born on July 24, 1952, in Philadelphia, PA, to Romeo and Kathryn (nee Ryan) D’Orazio and was raised in Upper Darby, PA, where she lived until moving to Peach Bottom, PA, with her beloved husband, Jeffrey Flower, in 1999. Karen had a truly beautiful, vibrant spirit, and she lived for her family. Her husband Jeff; her parents Kay and the late Romeo;...

Betty Louise Misciagna (nee Yarnall), 82, of Lititz, PA, formerly of Springfield, PA, entered eternal rest on December 31, 2021 surrounded by her family. Betty was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to the late Ralph and Ester Yarnall on August 21, 1939. Betty graduated from John Bartram High School in 1957, where she enjoyed playing on the girls Basketball team. An avid dancer, Betty spent many days after school waiting in line to appear on the “American Bandstand” show. She...

Margaret I. Morrell, 100 of Seaside Park, NJ passed peacefully of natural causes in her daughter’s Springfield home on January 9, 2022.  She was born Margaret Isabell Anderson in Philadelphia, PA to William and Margaret (nee Taggart) Anderson. She graduated from West Philadelphia H.S. in 1940 and served as President of the class. She married her husband, William Andrew Morrell, and while living in Aldan, PA, Margaret was very active in the Order of the Eastern Star, and the Order...

Rudolph Valentino Tedesco, 94, formerly of Springfield, PA passed away  on Jan. 12, 2022. Rudy was born on August 22, 1927 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Raffaele and Maria (nee Cerminaro) Tedesco.  At the age of 18, Rudy met the love of his life, Theresa, at a dance. They loved dancing together throughout their lives. Rudy and Theresa were married 67 years before Theresa passed in 2016. Rudy was a carpenter by trade through Philadelphia Carpenters’ Local 8....

Karen M. McGlynn, age 72, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on January 8, 2022. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles McGlynn Jr. and Mary (nee Maguire). Karen attended Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School and graduated from West Chester University with a teaching degree in elementary education. Karen was a career educator, inspiring her students in the classrooms of St. Patrick School, Our Lady of Fatima School, Waldron Mercy Academy and St. Aloysuis...