​Lewis A. Maylath, 93, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, July 18, 2022. He is survived by his daughter Kathleen Maylath, son Richard Maylath (Barbara), his beloved grandchildren Carly Maylath and Griffin Maylath and sister-in-law, Margaret Chapman. He was predeceased by his wife Loretta (Quinn) Maylath and son Robert Maylath.
 
Lewis grew up in Hazleton, PA and later spent the majority of his life in Wallingford, PA.  He faithfully served his church, his country and his family. He cherished his time as a member of St. John Chrysostom Church for over 54 years, lending his voice to the choir and fulfilling the roles of lector, usher, Eucharistic Minister and member of the Charismatic team.  He served in the United States Army from 1946 to 1948.
 
Lewis earned a degree in chemistry from Drexel University when his children were small, attending school at night for eight years while working at Westinghouse.  He was an early developer of computer systems at Smith Kline & French and enjoyed a full and robust career there. After retiring, he and Loretta enjoyed traveling and making friends around the world. He also enjoyed crossword puzzles, card games, tennis and bowling.
 
He will be missed by his family and long-time caregiver Ruby, but they can find comfort in his faith and their belief that he is reunited with Loretta and Robert. His funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, July 27 at 11am at St. John Chrysostom Church in Wallingford, PA.  Friends and family are invited to call on Wednesday from 10-11am in church.  Burial will follow at SS Peter & Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA.  In lieu of flowers, donations in his name can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org/donate. 

​Rosemary Wissler, 76, of Newark, DE and formerly of Chester, PA passed away on July 16th, 2022.  Rosemary attended Nativity Elementary School and Notre Dame High School for Girls.  She worked at Multi-Copy of Brookhaven.  Rosemary enjoyed scrapbooking, crocheting, and cooking.  She also enjoyed vacationing with her grandchildren.  She enjoyed traveling, especially to Maine, Lancaster County, Cape Cod, and Colonial Williamsburg.
Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Agnes O’Malley Feeley; brothers, John Paul Feeley and Paul Patrick Feeley; grandson, Andrew.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Willis Wissler; children, William (Lynn), Robert (Linda), and John (Heather); grandchildren, Sean (David), Ian, Erik, Grace, Jenine (Mitch); great-grandchildren, DJ, Mitchell, and Jacob.
Relatives and friends are invited to her graveside service on Thursday, July 21st at 11am at Immaculate Heart of Mary Cemetery, 1701 Market St. Linwood, PA.

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​Clara “Chad” Lear, 101, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 12th, 2022 in Wallingford, PA.  She was born on January 28th, 1921 in Darby, PA. She was the daughter of the late William and Margaret Flanagan.  Chad graduated from Collingdale High School with the class of 1937 where she was a member of the Alumni Association. She was also a parishioner of St. John Chrysostom Church in Wallingford since 1953.  
Chad worked at the Wallingford Swarthmore School District as a baker for over 30 years and retired and was employed by Williamson Trade School in Media, PA and became a dorm mother for the stell dorm.  Following her retirement, she enjoyed being with family and friends and had a wide variety of interests including reading, sewing, upholstering, creating stained glass, and was a taxidermist.
  Chad was also a gold star mother to the late PFC Richard David Lear, USMC who served in the Vietnam Conflict in 1969 and is survived by his son Richard Cutler
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her children, James Patrick Lear and Richard David Lear; siblings, Margaret “Sis” Schnatz, Alice Aurig, Elizabeth “Betty” Bailey, William “Bill” Flanagan, Sandra “Big Sand” Longenecker
She is survived by her children, John Gary Lear (Pamela), Sandra Daley (Robert), Gail Orlando (John), Kathleen Foote (William), Jacqueline Lear O’Melia (David); sister, Mary Ida DiVirgilio (Butchie); 13 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren; longtime friend of the late Dr. J. McCadden and Jean McCadden.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her name can be made to CBVI, the Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 100 W. 15th St. Chester, PA 19013.  Her funeral mass will be celebrated on a yet to be determined date in the Fall.

​William J. Haney, 77, of Ridley Park, PA passed away on Wednesday, July 13th at Taylor Hospital.  He was born in Philadelphia to the late James and Anne Haney.  Bill was a graduate of Bishop Neumann High School with the class of 1962.  He was also a veteran of the US Marine Corps with whom he served in Vietnam.  Bill was a former Philadelphia Police Officer, and later went on to retire as a systems technician with Verizon.  He was a past president and former chief of the Collingdale Fire Company.  He enjoyed working with computers and gardening.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, James Haney.  He is survived by his wife, Carol Haney; children, William J. Haney (Lisa), Marybeth Mello (Jonathan); grandchildren, Tyler, Morgan, Julia, and Maggie; great-granddaughter, Jolene; sister, Anne “Babe” Politte
His funeral mass will be held on Monday, July 18th at 11am at St. Rose of Lima Church in Eddystone.  Friends and family are invited for visitation from 10-11am in church.  Burial will be at Washington Crossing National Cemetery on a separate date.  Donations in his name can be made to Semper Fi & America’s Fund, 825 College Blvd Suite 102, PMB 609 Oceanside, CA 92057.