​Patricia A. Janson, 73, of Upper Chichester passed away on Monday, September 20th in her home peacefully, surrounded by her family. She was born in Philadelphia to the late John and Alice Gray. She was raised and educated in Upper Chichester and was a graduate of Notre Dame High School with the class of 1965.
 
Pat was a long-time member of St. John Fisher Church. She was a woman who was dedicated to her home and family. She enjoyed spending time as a volunteer throughout the years in many different capacities.
 
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her son, Harry Janson; brother, John Gray.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Harry Janson; sons, Daniel (Shannon) and Brian (Michelle); 2 grandchildren Alice and Harry, 2 step-grandchildren Delia Quinn and Mark Hilditch; brother George Gray (Kathy), sister Alice Vasquez (Bernard, dec.).
 
Her Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, September 25th at 10:30am at St. John Fisher Church 4225 Chichester Ave. Friends and family are also invited to her viewing from 9:30-10:30am in church. Burial will follow in SS Peter & Paul Cemetery.

​Maureen "Mo" Gallagher (nee Kelly), 62, of Brookhaven, PA, went home to God on September 14, 2021 after a brief illness. Born and raised in Brookhaven, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Doris Kelly.

Maureen was a graduate of Sun Valley High School, class of 1977. Maureen committed her professional life to medical care, giving her love and compassion to countless patients. Later in life, she pursued her lifelong dream of achieving her nursing degree and spent her last years caring for children with special needs. 

While she cared for others professionally, her three children and five grandchildren were her focus personally, sharing stories of her pride in them to anyone and everyone she met. In her spare time, Maureen loved to sing, whether in her church choir or her kitchen, and enjoyed listening to music (especially Journey), drawing, and spending time with loved ones. Maureen was a devout follower of her Catholic faith and was a parishioner at St. John Chrysostom Catholic Church.

Maureen was predeceased by her parents, Charlie Kelly in 2003, and Doris Kelly in 1989. She was a loving mother to Erin Franklin (Don), Shannon Gallagher-Colombo (Matt), and Shaun Gallagher (Kate), and devoted grandmother to Shane, Tania, Donique, James, and Anneliese. She is also survived by her beloved brothers and sisters, Chip (Wanda) Kelly, Kathy Feher (Ed), AnneMarie Scher (Gary), Maria DiNicola (Albert), and Colleen Reynolds (Jim). She was a proud aunt and great-aunt to a numerous nieces and nephews and was well-loved by many cousins, friends, and colleagues. 

Maureen's spirit could light up a room and her loyalty to friends and family was unmatched. Her personality, sense of humor, and giving nature will be sorely missed by all friends and family. She will always be remembered for her large and generous heart, for she touched all who knew her in a positive way.  

We invite you to join Maureen's family in a celebration of her life:

Viewing: 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Carr Funeral Home, 935 S Providence Rd, Wallingford, PA 19086. Visitation will also be held on Thursday morning, September 23, 2021, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at St. John Chrysostom Church 617 S. Providence Rd. Wallingford, PA.
Her funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 23, 2021 at St. John Chrysostom Catholic Church
Burial will follow in SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery

​To ensure the health and safety of all, the family kindly requests that all in attendance wear masks when indoors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John's Hospice Care (https://saintjohnshospice.org/) and the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Philadelphia (https://svdp-phila.info/).

​Marie Julia Varano (née McLaughlin), 85, died peacefully at home on September 13, 2021, joining the love of her life Theodore “Ted” Varano. Marie graduated from West Catholic Girls, and later worked for Bell Telephone Company.   A seemingly tireless force, she worked alongside Ted in their Real Estate Office, TV Real Estate while raising their family. Ted and Marie’s story was one of devotion to faith and love of family. With eight children, their home was always busy and filled with love. Marie’s quiet strength served as the glue that bound together this vibrant household.  She lived the Christian ideal of Love - always putting others’ needs before her own, whether her children, family, friends or anyone Ted might bring home for dinner.   ReRe, Mom, Mommom is already missed and will always be remembered.


Marie was predeceased by her husband, Ted, and her daughter Patrice Sminkey. Marie is survived by her children Julia Varano (Michael Rawlings), Joan Appel (Neil), Maria Varano McDowell (Andrew), Ted Varano (Martha), Mary Zecca (Mark), Sean Varano (Tracy), and Rita Beck (Bill), her grandchildren, Ted Rawlings (Caitlin), Michael Rawlings (Lauren), John Rawlings (Kristin), Catherine Rawlings, Marie Sminkey, Lily Sminkey, Ben Appel, Jude McDowell, Liam McDowell, Lara McDowell, Cade McDowell, Declan McDowell, Samantha Varano (Glen), Ted Varano, Meghan Varano, Nicholas Varano, Gianna Varano, Dominic Varano, Mark Zecca, Jr., Aidan Varano, Clare Varano, Connor Beck, Gavin Beck, and two  great grand-children, Emma Rawlings-Nolt and Helen Rawlings.


A viewing will be held at Carr Funeral Home on Thursday September 16, 2021 from 6:30 -8:30 PM and on Friday morning at church from 9:30-10:15am.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Nativity B.V.M. Media, PA on Friday September 17, 2021 at 10:30AM.  Internment to follow at Immaculate Heart of Mary Cemetery, 1701 Market Street, Linwood PA 19061.  In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Marie’s name to the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal, 475 E. Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19144.

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Kenneth D. Garton, 84, passed away peacefully on August 26,2021.  He was born in Philadelphia and graduated from Bartram High School, Class of 1954.  Ken worked for Verizon for 47 years. He was a member of Covenant United Methodist Church for 37 years.  He was an Assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 512, Springfield, PA for over 40 years.  A 32nd degree Mason, he was a member of Richmond - Solomon’s Lodge #3.  He also volunteered with the Appalachia Service Project to repair homes.

He is survived by his wife Marion (Widman) Garton, children David Garton (Christi), Mark Garton (Christine), and Amy Bartholomew (Buck). He is survived by 5 grandchildren, Lydia Garton, Samuel and Maggie Garton, and Brian and David Bartholomew. He was predeceased by his sisters Barbara Reinert and Phyllis Mead.
 
His Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 25th at 11am at Covenant United Methodist Church 212 W. Springfield Rd., Springfield, PA 19064 .  Friends and family are invited for visitation from 10-11am at Church.  Interment will be private.  All guests are required to wear masks.  In lieu of flowers, donations in his name can be made to Covenant United Methodist Church or Boy Scout Troop 512, c/o Covenant United Methodist Church at the above mentioned address. 

​ For those unable to attend in person, the service will be livestreamed at https://live.covumc.com