​David S. Shepherd, 82, of Wallingford passed away on Thursday, December 6th.  David was born in Linwood, NJ to the late Otis and Dorothy Shepherd.  He was raised and educated in Nether Providence Twp. and was a graduate of Nether Providence High School.  He later went on to graduate from the University Of Pennsylvania School Of Engineering.  David worked as an engineer for Boeing for 42 years where he served as the head of hydraulics, and was known as “Mr. Hydraulics.”  After retiring, he went on to work as a consultant for Boeing for 2 additional years.  He loved classic cars and enjoyed repairing, restoring, and racing Corvettes.  He also liked to cook and go antiquing.  He was a lover of animals, especially his weimaraners.  He also enjoyed music, playing both the violin and drums.  David enjoyed spending time with his family at his cabin in Montana, where he liked to hike and fish. 
He is survived by his Wife of 57 years, Mary Rennie Shepherd; Children, David S. Shepherd, Jr., Laura Goldberg, and Stefanie Shepherd; 7 grandchildren; sister, Jean Meyer; many nieces, nephews and cousins. 
His funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 15th at 10:30am at Woodlyn Baptist Church 1125 MacDade Blvd. Woodlyn, PA 19094.  Friends and family are invited to call in church from 9:30-10:30am.  Burial will follow in Chester Rural Cemetery. www.carrfuneralhome.net

Gene S. Rullo, 82, of Rose Valley, passed away unexpectedly from complications of Parkinson's on Nov. 23 at Crozer Chester Medical Center. Gene was born in Philadelphia to Fred and Isabelle (nee Donahue) Rullo. He graduated from St. James High School and from Villanova University in 1957. After serving in the Army Reserves, Gene worked for Farm Journal for a time leaving to start his own market research business, Consumer/Industrial Research. That business lasted until Gene’s retirement ten years ago.


Gene was an avid sports fan, especially of Villanova and University of Delaware football and basketball. But, was devoted to his grandchildren's games, school plays, and award ceremonies. Gene enjoyed spending summers in Avalon and walking the beach. He was fond of his beagles.


Gene was predeceased by his parents and his brothers Ted and Steve. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Charlotte (nee Spong), his daughters Lisa (John) Tucker and Denise (Matthew) Savaiko, his grandchildren Christopher, Jacqueline and Andrew Tucker, Cassandra and Natalie Savaiko, his brother Fred (Madeleine) Rullo, his sister Carole (Tony) Abbott and his sisters-in-law Helen and Madge Rullo.


Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Mass on Friday Nov. 30 at 11:00 AM in St. John Chrysostom Church 617 S. Providence Rd. Wallingford. Friends may call at the church from 9:30 to 10:45 AM. Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery.

Gene felt strongly about finding a cure for Alzheimer's. In honor of his brother Steve, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association. www.alz.org

E.  Joyce McDevitt Honer , 95, died  November 21 2018 at her oldest son’s home in Sarasota Florida.  Born in Shamokin PA, she moved to Delaware County as a young girl and was a life long resident.  She grew up in Woodlyn, married Joe Honer in 1947.  They moved into the same house where she lived and raised their children until the Blue Route demolished their house in the early 1970s.  They moved to Folsom , that was Joyce’s home until she enjoyed  the sunshine state  and lived with both sons for the past several years.

She was predeceased by her parents James J and Mary (Pratt) McDevitt, siblings Susan McCloskey, Mary (Mollie) Martin and her brother Joseph J McDevitt,  her husband of 50+ years, her  beloved Joe (Joseph C Honer Sr.) .  She is survived by four children   Joseph C Honer, James J Honer, Rosemary Pennington and Susan Christie.  Five grandchildren .Jennifer Davis, Jeffrey Honer, James Honer Jr, Joseph S Honer , Samantha Vasques , two daughters in law JoEllen Honer and Teena Honer ,  a son in law Ernie Chartier. Five great grandchildren Patrick and Kieran Davis, Lillyana, Ella and Lucas Vasques.

Joyce was a graduate of Ridley High School, a part time working mother and a tireless volunteer. Actively involved with the Marianist Society since the 1960s  and active member of St John Chrysostom being one of the first commissioned Eucharist Ministers and involved in every ministry  and outreach  too numerous to mention. 

Celebration of Life Mass will be at 11:00AM Thursday at St John Chrysostom 617 S. Providence Rd.Wallingford, PA 19086. Friends may call from 9:30 to 10:45 AM at the church. Burial at Mt Hope Cemetery,  Aston .  Memorial gifts to The Marianist Lay Community of North America ,1341 N Delaware Av, Phila, PA 19125 or St John Chrysostom Church.

Ann Virginia Loiselle (Nee Pattison), of Newtown Square, PA died peacefully with her family at her side on Thursday, November 15, 2018.  She was born in Newton, MA and lived most of her life in Sharon, MA, with William Dolor Loiselle her husband of 55 years who predeceased her in 2012. She is survived by her daughters Jennifer Loiselle and Catherine Sullivan (Thomas) and son John Loiselle (Christine), and six grandchildren; Krista, Shaun and Brittany Sullivan and Katherine, Claire and Abigail Loiselle.
Ann earned her BA degree at Wheaton College and remained active in alumni gatherings and in organizing reunions. She was a special education teacher for 15 years in the Sharon Junior High School after earning her Master’s degree in education.
Following retirement she enjoyed traveling in Europe and Bermuda with her husband and visiting her children and grandchildren.  She loved spending time at the family cottage in Brewster on Cape Cod. Ann was a faithful parishioner of Our Lady of Sorrows Church and an active volunteer in Sharon.  Despite suffering from Alzheimers Disease for many years, she always retained her sense of humor and was a favorite at Plush Mills and Sunrise Assisted Living with her long term caregiver and friend, Josephine Kneafsey. She celebrated her 90th birthday in June.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, November 20th from 9:30-10:30 am at the Carr Funeral Home, 935 South Providence Rd. in Wallingford, PA.  Funeral Mass will be at St. John Chrysostom Church, 613 Providence Rd in Wallingford, PA at 11:00 am.  Friends and family are invited to a graveside burial service on Saturday, December 1st at 12:30 pm at the Rock Ridge Cemetery, 107 East St. in Sharon, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Alzheimers Association www.alz.org/donate
 

 Ed Morrow (formerly Mrozowski), born in Chester PA, passed away in Florida on October 21, 2018.  For many years he was the owner of Morrow’s Marina in Ridley Park. He graduated from St Hedwig’s Elementary School and St James High School in Chester, Class of ’46, where he played basketball, among other activities. He received his BA degree from Temple University. He was a proud US Army Veteran of the Korean War. Over the years he had been employed at Phoenix Steel and Sealy Mattress and was the owner/ operator of Upland Boat, Driftwood Marina in Prospect Park, then Morrow’s Marina.

Ed was an active 89 year old, formerly a long time resident of Aston PA, Ridley Park, PA, Bridgeport, NJ and most recently living in Coconut Creek FL.  He was a unique, lovable character, entertaining family and friends with his quirky humor, antics and boating adventure stories. He was known for his hard work in his marina businesses, pool table skills and his local bowling records. He was a long-time Eagles Fan.

He is survived by his fiancée, Dolores Buchman of Fountainville, PA and by his children, Daniel Morrow, Susan Morrow, Jane Koke (Joseph), and Lee Ann Papania; his grandchildren, Heather and Zachary Morrow, Rebecca and Matthew Layman, Edward Koke, Joseph Koke Jr. and Danielle Gettis. He was proud of his 5 great grandchildren and loving nieces and nephews.
Ed is pre-deceased by his parents, Mary and Michael Mrozowski; his brother, Richard Mrozowski and his sisters Lillian Foremny and Mary Kedzierski.
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Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Service on Saturday Dec. 1 at 10:00 AM at Carr Funeral Home, 935 S. Providence Rd. (Route 320) Wallingford. Friends may call after 9:00 AM at the funeral home. Interment Immaculate Heart Cemetery.