​William James Barnhurst (Bill), loving husband and father, and dedicated educator, passed away quietly at home in Wallingford, PA on June 29, 2020. He was 92.
Bill was the son of the late Douglas F. Barnhurst and Margaret Mary Daley. He had one brother, James Barnhurst, and one sister, Marie Barnhurst Govus, both of whom have predeceased him. He was raised in Totowa Borough, NJ and graduated Passaic Valley High School. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1946 to 1948, including time stationed in Shanghai, China. Following his Honorable Discharge from the Navy, Bill completed a B.S. from St. Bonaventure College in Olean, NY and a M.S. in Chemistry from Fordham University in New York, NY. He relocated to the Philadelphia area in 1953 to join the faculty of Villanova University. He remained at Villanova as an Assistant Professor in the Chemistry Department for 46 years, serving as Assistant Chair of the department for many of those years.
Bill became a student of Irish culture and took several trips to Ireland, including working trips to Habitat for Humanity sites in Belfast, Northern Ireland with other members of the Villanova community. He was an ardent fan of Villanova basketball and held season tickets for many years. At home, he enjoyed gardening, which he approached as both an art and a science. Bill was a member of St. John Chrysostom parish for 60 years, where he taught CCD and in the 1990’s served as a delegate to the Catholic Campaign for Human Development in the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
Bill is survived by his wife of 66 years, Bernadette Power Barnhurst. He was preceded in death by his grandson, LCpl Eric F Herzberg USMC, who was killed in action in Al Anbar province, Iraq in 2006. Bill will be remembered with love and gratitude by his five children (Marie Barnhurst Robinson, Peggy Goodfellow, Regina Barnhurst, Douglas Barnhurst, and Bernadette Martin), 14 grandchildren (Allison and Erin Barnhurst; Patrick, Colin, Liam, Tiernan, Evan and Mairead Goodfellow; Matthew Herzberg and Katie H Miller; Brendan and Mary Martin; and Christopher and Peirce Robinson), and one great-grandchild (Cali Miller).
Funeral Mass and interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the following organizations will be appreciated by Bill’s family:

• Augustinian Defenders of the Rights of the Poor (A.D.R.O.P.), 2130 S 21ST ST, SECOND FLOOR, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19145, United Way Donor Choice Code # 29721, or click here to donate online, https://www.augustinianfund.org/donate.
• Cape May Marianist Family Retreat Center. Donations made out to Marianist Society Inc can be mailed to PO Box 488, Cape May Point, NJ 08212 or click here to donate online through Network for Good, https://www.networkforgood.org/donation/MakeDonation.aspx?ORGID2=222868412&vlrStratCode=FehBZECLaM%2f5Z%2bCKARbtGqpJ%2bqhSOoTM%2b5jjtolcYMZ4loRfD2hHp41UYJ%2f3lC%2bg.

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​Deborah A. “Debbie” Davis Kerr, 57 of Wallingford passed away peacefully at home on June 15, 2020. Born and raised in Wallingford, she was the daughter of the late Carl A. Davis Jr. and Patricia A. (Morrison) Davis. Debbie was a longtime resident of the Garden City section of Wallingford.  She was a graduate of Nether Providence High School Class of 1981. She worked for the United States Postal Service for over 30 years and retired last year.

She is survived by her mother Patricia A. Davis of Wallingford, siblings Kimberly A. Ainge of West Chester and Carl A. Davis III of Wallingford, a niece and nephew, many cousins, aunts and uncles.

Services and burial are private.  Memorial lunch will be at a later date.
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In lieu of flowers contributions  in her memory to the Providence Animal Shelter 555 Sandy Bank Road, Media, PA 19063 are appreciated. 

​Anne Mary Conmy (nee Mulligan) passed away on June 1 st at Fair Acres Geriatric Center.  She was 84 years old.  Anne was born May 26, 1936 in County Mayo, Ireland.  She emigrated to the United States and became a US Citizen on September 1, 1965.  She was a resident of Brookhaven, PA for over 50 years.  Anne loved Big 5 college basketball, Phillies baseball and her grandchildren.  Her stories of growing up in Ireland were legendary as were her meatballs, her cheeseball and her unmatched Irish Potatoes.  She had a kind heart, a dry wit and a fierce devotion to her family.  She mostly was a homemaker, but worked for a time at Scott Paper, Pathmark Markets, and the Penn Delco School District as a crossing guard.  She volunteered as a classroom mom at Our Lady of Charity School. 
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Anne is predeceased by her husband Thomas Conmy, her parents Patrick and Ellen Mulligan, her siblings Mary, James, Anthony, Daniel and Martin. 

She is survived by sons Jim (Sheila), Kevin (Alisa) and five grandchildren Cecilia, Colin, Aidan, Kimberly and Sydney.  Services will be private.  In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation in her name to the Eastern Pennsylvania American Diabetes Association ( https://www.diabetes.org/community/local-offices/eastern-pennsylvania-delaware) or the Delaware Valley Alzheimer’s Association ( https://www.alz.org/delval).

​John S. Klotz (Jack) passed away peacefully in the loving company of his children on May 22, 2020 at age 87. The seventh of nine children born to the late William and Sara Klotz, Jack was raised in the Sun Hill section of Chester.  He attended Saint Robert’s elementary school where, in the first grade, he met his future wife of 50 years, the late Kathleen M. Callaghan.  Jackand Kathleen remained life-long and devoted members of St. Robert’s (now St. Katherine Drexel) parish.  A gifted athlete, Jackearned a scholarship to Pennsylvania Military Preparatory School where he earned 16 varsity letters in football, basketball, baseball, and track & field.  Jack went on to attend Pennsylvania Military College where he earned 12 varsity letters in football, basketball, and track & field.  Jack and histeammates had a storied undefeated football season in 1954 and, in 1956, Jack received All-American honors.

The Los Angeles Rams drafted the big tackle from the little school in 1956.  After completing the preseason, Jack’s pro-football career was put on hold while he served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps.  While serving in the Marines, Jack played on two undefeated teams with the San Diego Marines Football Team and served as military police.  After his honorable discharge, Jack played for a year in the Canadian Football League before joining the New York Titans in the American Football League in 1960.  Jack was named to the All-AFL Team in 1962 and was the starting offense lineman for the first New York Jets team in 1963.  After a pre-season injury in 1964, Jack was traded to the Houston Oilers where he played for the 1964-65 season. 

After retiring, Jack coached in the National Football League’s farm system as the head coach for the Atlantic City Senators and the offensive line coach for the Pottstown Firebirds.  Jack also scouted for the New England Patriots and served as the president of the Philadelphia Chapter of the NFL Retired Players Association.Jack has been inducted into the Widener University Athletic Hall of Fame, the Mid-Atlantic Conference Hall of Fame, the Delaware County Sports Hall of Fame, and the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame.

Jack shared his love of athletics with others through coaching.  For 24 years, Jack was an as an assistant men’s basketball coach at Widener University,helping to coach two teams to the Division III Final Four.  Jack also coached CYO track for Saint Robert’s (later Blessed Katherine Drexel) for 32 years.  Jack was a fixture in CYO Track, hosting the meets and holding the starter pistol.  Jack also taught in the Chester Upland School District from 1959 through 1966. 

In 1990, Jack began a career that merged the tenants of his Catholic faith with his devotion to his hometown.  As a Development Officer and Counselor for CityTeam Ministries in Chester, Jack helped build and manage a shelter for the homeless and indigent and establish a meal program that provided hot, nutritious meals to those in need.  Jack also worked closely with the men in CityTeam’s Drug and Alcohol Recovery program.  In addition to his work at CityTeam, Jack counseled inmates at theState Correctional Institution at Chester, mentored the children of migrant farmer workers as part of the NFL’s Goals for Youth initiative, and served his parish as a Eucharistic Minister.

Jack’s humanitarian work has been recognized by numerous organizations.  Jack was awarded the NAACP’s Ann Miller Freedom Award, the Delaware County Humanitarian Award, the YWCA of Chester Annual Award, the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Community Service Award , the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Father Daly Award for 25 years of service, the Lifetime Achievement Award for Leadership in Catholic Youth Sports, among many others.  Jack was honored to serve as a Marshall for the 1997 visit of Saint Pope John Paul II to Philadelphia, and as a bodyguard for Senator Robert F. Kennedy during a 1969 campaign stop in Springfield and for Saint Mother Theresa of Calcutta during her 1995 visit to Chester.

In the last few years of his life, Jack enjoyed the companionship of his community at Plush Mills Senior Living.  He was often called upon to give an invocation at events and lead services for his fellow veterans.  Jack was well-known for his singing and would happily lend his voice to the guest singers who entertained the residents.  Jack also derived tremendous joy from his children and grandchildren whom he loved dearly.
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Jack was preceded in death by his beloved wife Kathleen and is survived by his three children, John S. Klotz, Jr. (Pam), Mary Catherine Lain (Kenneth), and Karen Campbell (Philip), his eight grandchildren, and his many nieces and nephews.  A public celebration of Jack’s life will be planned in the future.  Contributions in Jack’s memory may be made to the following charities and organizations: Anna’s Place 226 Norris Street, Chester, PA19013; St. Katharine Drexel Food Pantry, c/o Ed Larkin, 1920 Providence Avenue, Chester, PA 19013-5695.  You can learn more about these designated charities at the following websites: https://annasplace.org/ and https://stkatharinedrexelpantry.org/.