​Joann R. Clark, 76, of Glen Mills passed away on December 9th at Riddle Memorial Hospital.  She was born to the late John and Joanna Logue.  Joann was a graduate of Notre Dame High School in Moylan.  She then went on to graduate from West Chester University.  She spent her career as a special education teacher in the Chester Upland School District until her retirement.  In her capacity as an educator, she was a member of both PSEA and the NEA.
Joann was a long-time member of St. John Chrysostom Church in Wallingford, PA.  She was also an active member of DCARO, the Delaware County Advocacy and Resource Organization.
Joann enjoyed reading, gathering with friends and spending time with her family.
She was predeceased by her husband, James J. Clark (2009).  She is survived by her daughter, Jessica Clark; sister-in-law, JoAnn Lomas; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Her funeral mass will be held on Monday, December 16th at 11am at St. John Chrysostom Church 617 S. Providence Rd. Wallingford, PA.  Friends and family are invited to her viewing on Sunday, December 15th from 6pm-7:30pm at the Carr Funeral Home 935 S. Providence Rd. Wallingford, PA. and on Monday from 10-10:45 am in church.  Burial will follow in St. Denis Cemetery, Havertown, PA.
Donations in her name can be made to DCARO at Donation Form - Delaware County Advocacy & Resource Organization or by mail at 740 S. Chester Rd. Swarthmore, PA 19081.

​Lora Lavin (nee Harrer) of Swarthmore, PA, died peacefully at the age of 88 on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.  Lora was born in Buffalo, NY in 1936, received her B.A. from Marycrest College in Davenport IA, M.S. from Marquette University in WI, her Ph.D. in Zoology from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and a master’s in public administration from Tennessee State University. In addition to teaching Biology at Rosemont College, Rosemont PA, the University of South Carolina, Columbia, and Delaware County Community College in PA. 
She advocated for voting rights, fair elections, women’s rights, and better government. She served with Common Cause as State Coordinator and National Governing Board member and was on the state boards of the League of Women Voters in multiple states. Her dedication to community service continued locally during her four decades living in Swarthmore, serving on the Borough Council and Planning Board, and heading the Swarthmore Friends of the Arts.  She also sang with the choir at St. John Chrysostom Church in Wallingford.
Lora began painting in the 1960’s, taking lessons from Edward Loper Sr of Delaware whose influence can be seen in her early work.  She developed her own style over the years which was heavily influenced by late impressionist and modern artists.  Her work is included in private collections nationally and internationally.
Lora is fondly remembered by friends and family for her loving and caring spirit, competitive bridge playing, spreading beauty to the world through her art and gardening. 
Lora is survived by her daughters, Jennifer Lavin and Elinor Hays (nee Lavin), son in law James Hays Jr., sisters Betty Tuttle (nee Harrer), Nancy Baum (nee Harrer), her brother-in-law Richard Baum, and nieces Suzanne Baum-Rebollo and Ellen Young (nee Tuttle). 
A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Donations can be made in her honor to the League of Women Voters, https://www.lwv.org/givelwvef?gad_source=1, or the Wallingford Art Center, Wallingford, PAhttps://communityartscenter.org/donations/. 

Rev. Joseph M. Glatts, 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2024 at his residence. He was born in York, Pa to the late James and Margaret Graham Glatts. Father Glatts was raised and educated in Chester and was a graduate of St. Roberts Catholic School and St. James High School with the Class of 1956.

Father Glatts went on to attend St. Charles Borromeo seminary and became a Catholic Priest having served at various parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Father Glatts also served his country for 23 years in the United States Air Force as a Chaplain and retired as a Colonel in 1999. He received many service medals in his time in the military, including the Meritorious Service Medal.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, James and Jack Glatts.

He is survived by his 11 nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.

Friends and family are invited to his Funeral Mass on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10am at St. Katharine Drexel Church 1920 Providence Ave. Chester, Pa 19013.

Inurnment will follow in SS Peter and Paul Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to any veteran’s support organization or St. James Alumni Association.

​It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Horace "Hutch" Johnson III, who left us peacefully on November 13, 2024, at the age of 82. A devoted family member, passionate sailor, loving husband, and avid car enthusiast, Hutch’s life was filled with joy, appreciation, and love for the people and things he cared about most.
Born in Chester on May 31, 1942, Hutch’s passion for sailing began at a young age on the Chesapeake and continued throughout his life, sharing many cherished moments with friends and family aboard his beloved boat, Fat Chance.
Hutch also had a deep love for cars, which started as a young boy. His favorite pastime was watching car shows and discussing various cars with his family. His knowledge of automotive history was vast, and he loved nothing more than sharing stories of the cars that passed through his life, especially his 1959 MGA roadster.
But above all, Hutch was a family man. He was full of love for his spouse, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family, always making time to be present, to listen, and to care. Whether it was a family gathering, a holiday meal, or just a simple Sunday afternoon together, his presence was a source of warmth and joy to all who knew him.
Hutch is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Elizabeth; his children Lisa Murphy, Hutch Johnson IV (Christine), Stephen Johnson (Demetria), and Jody Herr (Brian); his 13 cherished grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; and many close friends who were like family to him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Horace Jr. and Anne (Wawraszko) Johnson, and his daughter Stephanie Thompson (Jamey).
A funeral service and celebration of Hutch’s life will be held on Wednesday, November 20th at 11:00 AM at Carr’s Funeral Home in Wallingford, PA, where we will gather to remember a man who lived with love, passion, and a deep appreciation for the simple joys of life.  Friends and family are invited for visitation from 10am-11am.  Burial will follow in Immaculate Heart of Mary Cemetery.
We will always treasure the memories of Hutch—a sailor, a car lover, a fisherman, and above all, a family man who left an indelible mark on all our hearts.
Fair winds and calm seas, Hutch. You will be greatly missed.

​It is with both deep sadness and gratitude for peace that we announce the passing of Luis Montoya, age 69, on November 13, 2024 after a long fight against cancer. The most devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend, Luis is survived by his beloved wife, Miryam, his two cherished daughters and their husbands, (Diana & Brendan and Daniela & Dan), and the five grandchildren he adored. He leaves behind a legacy of laughter, resilience, grit, and generosity that touched everyone fortunate enough to know him.

Luis was a man who brought laughter to every room, finding humor even in life’s most challenging moments. He was an electrical engineer by training, but was truly the consummate MacGyver. There was no machine or appliance he couldn’t take apart and fix. He was also a chemist and a chef, and expressed his love through his delicious creations. He was a lifelong learner, doing extension courses at universities and guitar camps in the mountains well into his middle age. And he was a lover of music. There was never a moment in the day when music wasn’t playing near him, and he never left home without a little speaker. Those who knew him will remember his jokes, his cooking, his kindness, and his unfailing joy for life.

Luis will be buried on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 11:30 AM at Mount Hope Cemetery, located at 4010 Concord Road, Aston, PA. The family will hold a celebration of life and memories at their home afterwards. 
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, in honor of Miryam, the love of Luis’s life. To honor his memory, they also encourage anyone who knew him to engage in acts of service and generosity. Luis’ life was a testament to how acts of service could make his family feel so very loved. His memory will live on in the laughter he shared and these random acts of generosity.