In Memorium – Henry “Hank” T. Nacrelli

Henry "Hank" T. NacrelliMay 1, 2022Henry “Hank” T. Nacrelli, age 85, of Newtown Square, PA, formerly of Chester, PA, passed away on May 1, 2022. Henry was the beloved husband of 52 years of Vivien (nee Garzarelli) Nacrelli; the loving father of Tina Nacrelli, Liza...

In Memorium – Victor Menghetti – Rotarian since 1946

Victor A. Menghetti August 31, 2021 Victor A. Menghetti, a longtime resident of Media, PA, died peacefully at home on August 31, 2021 at the age of 98.  A respected veterinarian, Victor owned and operated the Media Veterinary Hospital from 1947-1990.  He was the...

In Memorium – Abigail Moore, Honorary Rotarian

(1934-2021) Abigail Foley Moore died peacefully on April 3rd at the age of 86. Born in Canonsburg, PA, daughter of George and Margaret Foley. She is predeceased by her brothers John, Jim, and George. Abby graduated from Mount Mercy College (now Carlow University) in...

In Memorium – Robert E. Moore, Jr., Rotarian

Robert Moore, passed peacefully on Thursday, January 28th in Fremont, NH at the age of 86. He was born in Kilgore, Texas, the son of Minnie and Robert Moore. He was a graduate of Notre Dame and Carnegie Mellon with a M.S. in Chemical Engineering. He and his wife,...

In Memorium – Thomas Gregory, Rotarian

Born June 28th, 1939 to Polish American Parents, the late Henry and Stefy Gryzewski. He grew up in West Philadelphia and graduated Bartram Highschool. Tom graduated from Drexel University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Tom is survived by his loving wife,...

In Memorium – Robert Stahl, Rotarian

Robert “Bob” Stahl Beloved husband, father, grandfather and uncle passed on October 23, 2020 at the age of 83. He was married to his wife, Elizabeth “Betty” Stahl, for 61 years. He is survived by his six children: Gregory, Cynthia, David, Christine (Krasley), Brian...

In Memorium – Linda Darrach, Rotarian

Linda Ann Welling Haley Darrach, age 63, of Wilmington, DE, formerly of Haverford, PA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on August 10, 2020. She was born in Passaic, NJ, in 1956 to the late Henry and Eleanor (Haley) Welling. Linda was a...

In Memorium – Michael J. Campbell, Rotarian since 2010

Michael J. Campbell, of Media. Died on December 8, 2019.Dr. Michael Jack Jarvis Campbell, 80, of Media, PA, died peacefully surrounded by family and friends on December 8th, 2019 at the Hospital of the University of PA.  Formerly of Kenova, WV and Ashland, KY, Michael...

In Memorium – Fran Smith, Rotarian since 2002

Frances A. “Fran” Smith (nee McClay), of Media, PA, passed away on July 26, 2019. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late James Joseph and Mary (nee Daly) McClay. Fran graduated from Hallahan High School, Class of 1948. She had many jobs in her teen...

In Memorium – Doris Kane, wife of Gene Kane

Kennett Square – Age 90, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2019. Born March 4, 1928 in Wilmington, DE, she was the daughter of the late David and Rosalie (nee Topkis) Sapp. Doris attended #30 School in Wilmington, P. S. duPont High School, and graduated from...

In Memorium – Bob Dimond, Rotarian since 2000

Robert L. Dimond, 84, of Media, PA, died October 3, 2018 at home. A member of the class of ‘52 of West Catholic High School, Bob was a Korean War Vet who maintained a strong tie with Veterans’ groups, serving as life member and Past Commander of his American Legion,...

In Memorium – Alexander E. “Alex” Karkenny

7/22/1939 - 3/12/2018 Alexander E. Karkenny “Alex”, age 78, of Media, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2018. Loving husband of Jo-Ann (nee Vandenburgh). Dear father of Scott (Bethany) and Chris (Gwendolyn) Karkenny. Also survived by his three granddaughters Olivia,...

In Memorium – Ed Beadle, Rotarian since 1985

Dr. Edward John Beadle, 84, Dentist Media, PA. Dr. Beadle, of Wallingford, died Saturday Oct. 28, 2017 of natural causes in Bel Air, MD. He was born in 1932 to John and Katherine (nee Gallagher) Beadle in Radnor, PA. He grew up with his brother, Tod Beadle (deceased)....

In Memorium – John D. “Jack” Hontz, Rotarian since 1989

John D. “Jack” Hontz of West Chester, music educator, church member and community servant, died suddenly on Friday, June 23, 2017. He was 57 years old. Through his music, education, church, sports and community service, Jack was given the rare opportunity to touch...

In Memorium – Stanley T. “Tom” Hibberd III, Rotarian since 1976

   Stanley T. “Tom” Hibberd, III age 68, died peacefully at home on August 28, 2016, after a prolonged period of declining heart and lung disease. He enjoyed an exceptionally active and rewarding life with his fun loving sweetheart, Wendy, whom he dated from age 15...

In Memorium – James H. Wallace, Rotarian since 2010

James Herbert Wallace, the fourth of his name, died on Saturday March 12 at the age of 64 after a stroke. He leaves behind 3 sons: James, Sean, and David as well as 2 brothers, Michael and Kevin, and a Sister Diane Wallace-Leavitt. He also leaves behind a...

In Memorium – George S. Saulnier, Rotarian since 1960

1922 - 2015 George Stellwagen Saulnier George Stellwagen Saulnier, a resident in recent years of Riddle Village in Media, PA, George Saulnier peacefully passed away on Friday January 16, 2015 with his daughter and son in law by his side. George Stellwagen Saulnier was...

In Memorium – Joseph Kleschick, Rotarian since 1982

Joseph J. Kleschick, "Joe," age 85, of Middletown, PA, passed away on January 15, 2015.Beloved husband of Barbara Kleschick.Joe was born and raised in Philadelphia and was a graduate of Roman Catholic High School class of '47. He graduated from Villanova University...

In Memorium – Samuel William “Bill” Gross

Samuel William 'Bill' Gross passed away on January 18, 2014.Beloved husband of Lorraine (nee Shapiro); dear father of Barry Gross (Joanne Green), Susan Weiss (Alan) and the late Benjamin Gross; grandfather of Daniel and David Gross, and Laura and Brian Weiss.Relatives...

In Memorium – William K. Davis, Rotarian since 1995

WILLIAM K. "BILL", on Dec. 28, 2013, of Middletown Twp., Del. Co., age 83. Beloved husband of 60 years of Ursula "Olie" (nee Meyerhof). Father of Helen Davis Picher (Oliver) and William K. Jr., and grand-father of Davis and Caroline Picher and William K. III, Taylor...

In Memorium – Marvel Wilson, Jr., Rotarian since 2009

Marvel Wilson, Jr. of Wallingford died February 11, 2013. Mr. Wilson was born in Chester, PA, the son of the late Marvel and Margaret V. (nee Grier) Wilson of Sussex County Delaware and Swarthmore. He was a graduate of the former Swarthmore High School class of 1948...

In Memorium – O. Warren Higgins, Rotarian since 1981

O.Warren Higgins, Esquire, 94 O.Warren Higgins, Esquire, 94, passed away at home on November 4, 2012. Born and raised in the Penfield section of Haverford Twp., Warren was the son of the late Oliver Higgins and Edna Magee Higgins. Warren graduated from Haverford High...

In Memorium – David E. Pergrin, Rotarian since 2000

Col. David E. Pergrin, 94 Decorated Veteran Col. David E. Pergrin, 94, died in Shrewsbury, PA on April 7, 2012. He was a proud Penn State University graduate, a football letterman and a member of Skull and Bones, Lion's Paw, and the engineering honor societies. As...

In Memorium – John Vairo, Rotarian since 1971

John D. Vairo, founding campus executive officer of Penn State Brandywine and a resident of Middletown Township since 1967,died January 1, 2012 after a one-year battle with esophageal cancer. He was 91.Mr. Vairo was born in Felitto, Italy, and came to the United...

In Memorium – Ted D. Hadley, Jr.

Theodore D. Hadley Jr., 83, of Media, a retired Sun Oil Co. executive and former Elwyn board chairman, died July 20. Mr. Hadley lived in the Media area all of his life. He was a graduate of the old Media High School, Charles Morris Price School of Advertising and...

In Memorium – Dongkyu “Don” Bak, Rotarian since 1980

Dongkyu Bak, architect and civic leader, died at Riddle Memorial Hospital on Sunday, May 15, 2011 at the age of 81. Don led a remarkable life. He was born February 4, 1930 outside of what is today Pyongyang, North Korea. His parents were descendants of members of the...

In Memorium – Walton B. Hill, Rotarian since 1984

Walton B. Hill, 96 A Lifetime Educator Walton B. Hill, 96. Recently of Williamsport, formerly of Springfield, Delaware Co. Died Saturday, October 30, 2010, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law.Born June 12, 1914, in Girardville, PA, he was the eldest of six...

In Memorium – Lynne L. Green, Rotarian since 2001

GREEN, LYNNE, July 24, 2010, of Wallingford. Wife of the late Barry Green. Mother of Brian (Jennifer) Green and Scott Green. Grandmother of Philip Green. Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Services Tuesday, 11 A.M. precisely, at Ohev Shalom Cong., 2 Chester...

In Memorium – Robert G. “Bob” Kesel, Rotarian since 1980

Robert Given Kesel July 26th, 1928 - September 23rd, 2009 Robert Kesel, born on July 26th, 1928 in Aurora, IL at Copley Hospital, to Robert and Helen Kesel. He attended West Aurora High School, graduated with honors (class of '46); served as captain of the debate team...

In Memorium – Walter M. Strine, Sr.

STRINE, WALTER MARTIN, on September 21, 2009, of Media, PA died at age 100. A widower of the late Elizabeth "Betty" Strine (nee Sterling), he is survived by 2 sons: Walter M. Jr., Esq. (Alice W., Esq.) and William B., P.E. (Judith A.); 6 grandchildren: Todd M. Strine,...

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