Regina Snyder, a former long time Swarthmore resident passed away suddenly on July 9th, 2017 at Rose Tree Place.  She was 90.  She had recently moved to Rose Tree Place after 52 years in Swarthmore.
     Born on July 13, 1926 to the late William and Elizabeth McDermott, she was the oldest of four children.  Her parents had emigrated from Scotland the prior year and settled in Chester, Pa.  Her father passed away without insurance in 1939 when Regina was 13 years old, leaving behind four girls and a wife with a prior illness.  Soon thereafter Regina had to support her family with various jobs including waitressing at the Inglenook restaurant in Swarthmore, Pa.
     Regina graduated from Notre Dame High school for girls in Moylan, Pa. in 1944.  She then was employed with AT&T in Philadelphia until 1951.  She met the love of her life, Andrew Snyder, in 1949 and married him on February 11, 1950.  Three sons followed (Michael, Stephen, and David) and in 1965 she moved to Benjamin West Ave. in Swarthmore to raise her family. After she raised her kids, Regina was able to attend college at Neumann University and study philosophy and psychology.
     Throughout her life Regina was an advocate for world peace. She volunteered for various organizations to promote her causes including the Justice and Peace Committee of St. John’s.  She was a supporter of the poor, underprivileged, and the downtrodden, even volunteering as a crisis counselor and an emotional support line. 
     Later in life Regina was able to pursue her artistic bent, taking a keen interest in pottery and painting.  She had a real love for books, working in several different bookstores over an eight year period.  She was an avid book collector.
Regina also developed a special interest in Jungian psychology, joining several groups that studied and discussed his theories. 
     Regina was a vibrant charming woman with a wonderful joie de vivre.  But most of all she was the center of her family.  There was nothing more she enjoyed then spending time with her family and friends.  She was a legendary grandparent in the Strath Haven schools, attending most of her grandkids sporting events, band concerts, ballets and piano recitals.
     The night before she passed away Regina was surrounded by her family at a special early 91st birthday dinner.  She was a member of St. John Chrysostom Parish.
     She is survived by her sons Michael (Maggie) Snyder of Harleysville, Pa., Stephen (Kathy) Snyder of Cary, N. Carolina and David (Peggie) Snyder of Wallingford; her sister Theresa (Rocco) Carzo of Winchester, Mass; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her husband of 67 years, Andrew, and sisters Margaret (Fred) Statter, and Jane (Jim) Forde.  
     There will be a funeral service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 22nd at St. John Chrysostom Church, 617 S. Providence Rd. Wallingford, Pa 19086 preceded by visitation at 10 a.m.
 

​Dorothy Mae Smith McKinney died on July 10th at Bryn Mawr Hospital.  She was the devoted and beloved wife of the late Thomas Edward McKinney.  She enjoyed traveling with her husband.  They traveled in the United Kingdom and Ireland, Iceland, Egypt, Europe, North Africa, Asia, United States and Canada.  She was the mother of Thomas E. McKinney, Jr. of Brookhaven, PA and Timothy B. McKinney of Delaware.
Mrs. McKinney taught in the Chester Upland School District for 27 years.  She taught English, Nutrition, Foods and Crafts in both middle school and high school.  She was a former teacher in Notre Dame High School, Moylan, Rose Valley, where she taught Biology and Spanish.  She was also a graduate of Notre Dame High School.  She attended St. Joseph’s University and received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Drexel University. 
She enjoyed and loved her family, her friends, her many students, and teaching.  She is the daughter of the late Benjamin Rumford Smith and Catherine Downing Smith.  She is survived by her beloved son, Thomas E. McKinney, Jr.; niece, Alison Lynch; Godchild, Lee Anne McCarthy; Two favorite cousins, Sarah Pulcini and Margaret Tillman; good friends, Philmarie DiGuiseppe and Margaret Manocchio; Many other friends and relatives.
Her funeral mass will be held on Saturday, July 15th at 10am at St. John Chrysostom Church 617 S. Providence Rd. Wallingford, PA.  Friends and family are invited to call on Friday evening from 6-8pm and again on Saturday morning from 8:30-9:30am at the Carr Funeral Home 935 S. Providence Rd. (Rte 320) Wallingford, PA.  Burial will follow in SS Peter & Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA.  Donations in her memory can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101.

​Joseph T. Mack, Jr., 51, of Prospect Park passed away on Sunday, July 9th at his home.  He was born in Chester to the late Joseph and Sally Dolan Mack.  He was raised in Havertown and Newtown Square where he graduated from Malvern Prep, and then went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree from Ursinus College.
Joe was an avid fan of both the Eagles and Flyers.  He also enjoyed boating, fishing and camping.  He volunteered his time coaching baseball with the PPYC.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his Father-in-Law, Larry Baggio.  He is survived by his wife, Regina Mack; son, Joey Mack; daughters, Mikayla Mack and Kass Ferraiolo (Anthony); grandson, Lorenzo Ferraiolo; Sisters, Jean Mack and Marianne Mack; Mother-in-Law, Kathy Baggio. His Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, July 14th at 11am at St. Gabriel’s Church, 233 Mohawk Ave., Norwood, PA 19074.  Friends and family are invited to call in church from 9:30-10:45.  Burial will follow in SS Peter & Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA. Contributions in his memory to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) 555 Croton Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406 are appreciated.

​Laro I. Thompson, 93, of Media, Pa passed away on Tuesday, June 27th.  She was predeceased by her Husband, James B. Thompson.  She is survived by her son, Gregory Thompson (Diana) of Wallingford; Sister, Jean Pugh; 2 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren.
Her funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 29th at 10 am at the First United Methodist Church of Media 350 W. State St. Media, PA.  Friends and family are invited to call in church from 9 am-10 am.  Burial will follow in Edgewood Memorial Park, Glen Mills, PA.

​Elizabeth A. “Betty” (nee Reilly) Semeraro passed away on June 24, 2017 at home. She was born in Chester to Joseph and Anne (nee Hickey) Reilly. She graduated from Notre Dame High School in Moylan and the Pierce Business School. She worked as a secretary for the Thomas A. Reilly Company.

Betty was a member and past President of the General Federation Womens Club of Nether Providence. She was a member of the Philanthropic Educational Organization Chester Chapter, the Roaring 20’s Club, The Rose Valley Chorus Valley Voices and a member of St. John Chrysostom Church and Choir. Betty could always be relied on to bring a calming presence to any situation. Even in her passing she modeled grace and dignity. She will be greatly missed by her family and the community at large. She was best known for her love of God and Family.

Besides her parents, Betty was predeceased by her husband the Hon. Anthony R. Semeraro and her sister Jane Fisher.

She is survived by her children Anne Marie Semeraro and Victor M. Semeraro, her grandchildren Elizabeth, Anthony and Christina and her sister Claire Bergin.
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Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM on Thursday, June 29th in St. John Chrysostom Church 617 S. Providence Rd. Wallingford where friends may call from 9:30 to 10:45 AM. Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery.