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Obituaries


Eileen Polini

Eileen Polini

September 8, 2025

Eileen (McKeon) Polini passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and dear friends. Born in 1942, in Chester, PA, to the late Michael and Nora (Foy) McKeon, Eileen was the third of four children: John, Kathleen, and Patricia. Eileen grew up in Eddystone, PA, attended Notre Dame Catholic Girls’ High […]

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Francis Anthony (Tony) Vogelsberg

Francis Anthony (Tony) Vogelsberg

September 6, 2025

Francis Anthony (Tony) Vogelsberg died at the age of 92 on September 6, 2025. Born in Faribault, MN, Tony graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1956 with a Chemical Engineering degree and immediately began a long and fulfilling career with DuPont where he worked for over four decades. Upon retiring from DuPont in 1996 […]

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Claire Devine Coggins

Claire Devine Coggins

September 5, 2025

Claire Devine Coggins, 93, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025, with her husband of nearly 70 years, Pat, by her side. For seven decades, they shared a life of deep love and devotion — partners, companions, and best friends — traveling the world, ballroom dancing well into their 80s, and filling their home with […]

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John F. Fulgoney

John F. Fulgoney

September 3, 2025

John Francis Fulgoney, age 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Born in Patcham, England, John attended York University before moving to the U.S. He received a PhD in History from the University of Pennsylvania, as well as a Juris Doctorate from Harvard Law School. After retiring, he taught […]

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Eleanor S. Maroney

Eleanor S. Maroney

September 3, 2025

Baptized Eleanor Howland Silliman, Ellie died at 85 of cancer on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. The 3rd of 6 children born to Henry and Mariana Silliman, her earliest years were molded by World War II and her father’s service in the US Navy. Army, Navy, Air Corp, Marine anthems and other patriotic music were the […]

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David James Adams Jr.

David James Adams Jr.

September 3, 2025

David James Adams Jr., age 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. Born in 1942, David lived a life defined by service, love, and unwavering dedication to his family, country, and community. He is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years, Valerie Adams (née Shea); his two beloved […]

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Dawn Speer Young

Dawn Speer Young

September 3, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and boundless love that we announce the passing of Dawn Speer Young, age 63, who passed away peacefully on September 3rd, 2025, after a courageous battle with stomach cancer. Dawn was at her happy place, the family beach house in South Bethany, Delaware, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and surrounded by […]

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Thomas F. McGrail Jr.

Thomas F. McGrail Jr.

September 2, 2025

Thomas Francis McGrail, age 92, of Chadds Ford, PA passed away on September 2, 2025. He was born in Worcester, Massachusetts in 1932 to Thomas F and Mary (Cunningham) McGrail. Tom graduated from St. John’s High School in Worcester and Worcester Academy where he was a three- sport athlete and was later inducted into the […]

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Marilyn Joyce Watkins

Marilyn Joyce Watkins

September 2, 2025

Marilyn Joyce (Guild) Watkins passed away on September 2nd at the age of 76 in ChristianaCare Wilmington Hospital with her husband, son, and daughter at her bedside. Born in Topeka, Kansas in October of 1948, she was preceded in death by her parents Charles Guild and Glenys (Erichsen) Guild, her brother Edward (“E.J.”) Guild, and […]

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Eugene F. Thomas

Eugene F. Thomas

September 1, 2025

Eugene F. “Gene” or “Butch” Thomas, 74, of Nottingham Pennsylvania passed away at Wilmington Hospital, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, September 1, 2025. Eugene was born in 1953, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and formerly resided in Toby Farms, Concordville, and Morgantown, Pennsylvania. At the young age of 16, Gene started his career as a […]

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