Joseph L. Hinderhofer of Wilmington, DE formerly of Wallingford, PA passed away on May 8, 2020. Joseph was born in Chester, PA on December 27, 1920, the son of the late Albert and Mary Elizabeth Hinderhofer.

Joseph was pre-deceased by his loving wife of 65 years, Mary Jane Hinderhofer, his son, Joseph L. Hinderhofer Jr. and his 10 brothers and sisters.

Mr. Hinderhofer graduated from Chester H.S. and Pennsylvania State Extension program earning a degree in mechanical production and machine tool design. He retired from Sunoco in 1984.

Joseph enlisted in the Marine Corps during World War II, and fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945.
 
Over the years, Joseph was active in the Garden City Fire Company, the Delaware County Republican Party, the Sun Honor Club, the American Red Cross, and the Upland, PA Marine Corps Detachment. 

Joseph enjoyed bowling, gardening, puzzles, especially cryptograms & Sudoku, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his daughters Mary Jane Dougherty (Stephen) of Greenbackville, VA and Joan Permar (Mark) of Wilmington, DE and his four grandchildren, Robert & Matthew Dougherty, Quinn & Jillian Permar and his 4 great-grandchildren.
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The family would like to thank Heartland Hospice and Dr. James Fierro and staff for years of compassion and care. Burial will be private. 

​Monsignor Joseph P. McGeown was born on May 8, 1939, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is the son of the late Francis McGeown and the late Sarah Boyle. He is predeceased by his sister Marjorie McGeown Gorman (PJ) and his brother Reverend William F. McGeown. He attended Saint Rose of Lima Parochial School, Philadelphia, and Saint Thomas More High School, Philadelphia, before entering Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary.

Monsignor McGeown was ordained on May 22, 1965 at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia, by His Eminence John Cardinal Krol. Monsignor McGeown served as Parochial Vicar at Saint Anastasia Parish, Faculty of Cardinal O’Hara and Archbishop Wood Boys High Schools, Principal at Lansdale Catholic and Cardinal Dougherty High Schools. Monsignor McGeown served as Pastor at St. John Chrysostom Parish, Wallingford, St. Clare Parish, Linfield and Immaculate Heart of Mary, Philadelphia. In 2015 he retired to Nativity of Our Lady Parish, Media, Pennsylvania

Monsignor McGeown is survived by his sisters, Sister Francis Xavier, I.H.M. and Evelyn Bernatowicz (Edward). He will be sadly missed by his nieces and nephews Michele Gorman Walsh (deceased Tim), Kristen Gorman Fiore (Anthony), Brian Bernatowicz (Kate), Shawn Bernatowicz (Gretchen), Shannon Bernatowicz Ragazzone (Francis) and Kerri Anne Bernatowicz Jacoby (Albert) and the late Brigid Bernatowicz.

In addition to his nieces and nephews there will be a void in the lives of his grandnieces and grandnephews Molly and Liam Walsh, Julia, PJ and Olivia Fiore, Jared (Sascha Gruden), Aaron, Maura and Emma Bernatowicz, John Paul Ragazzone and Orla, Stella Maris, Lorenzo, Finola and Lazlo Jacoby. 

A nephew of Monsignor McGeown reflected on his life by saying “As Christians we go through life looking for and trying to interpret signs and symbols.  With the passing of our Uncle Joe this week the symbol was pretty clear.  He died two days after we celebrated Good Shepherd Sunday.  Make no mistake about it, we might never be able to envision Joe tending to real sheep, but his whole Priestly Ministry was all about tending to God's flock.  From his early years of working with high school students to the tending to the people of his beloved parishes he was a Shepherd. From his time being a Delco Pastor, the period of time when he would refer to himself as Linfield Louie from St Clare's, and then onto his time at IHM as Joseph of Andorra, the people of his parish were led and protected by his leadership.  So as we all continue on our journey without him here on Earth, just remember he will still be there with us guiding and protecting.”

 His Funeral Mass and Interment are private. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date.  Memorial contributions may be sent to Camilla Hall Nursing Home, c/o Mission Advancement, 230 IHM Dr. Malvern, PA 19355. or Little Sisters of the Poor, 5300 Chester Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143. 

​Edward Michael Gussin, 53, of Aston passed away on Apr. 30, 2020 at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Ed was born in Philadelphia to Edward Joseph and Theresa (Palandro) Gussin. He graduated from Ridley High School with the class of 1984. After high school, Ed joined the US Air Force and was stationed at George AFB in Victorville, California. He served in the Gulf War during Operation Desert Shield.  Ed also met his wife, Jackie, while they both served in the Air Force.

Ed worked for many years as an automobile sales representative at Thomas Chevrolet and then at Rafferty Subaru. He lived for over 25 years in Aston and  was a member of St. Joseph Church. Ed enjoyed spending time at the shore in Ocean City, NJ. He was a fan of the Eagles, Phillies, and Bruce Springsteen. He especially cherished being with his family and friends. Ed made everyone feel special and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Ed is survived by his parents, Edward and Theresa Gussin; his wife, Jackie (Walker) Gussin; his Son, Edward Gussin; Daughter Amanda Becker;grandson, Bradley Benn; brothers, Michael (Nicole) Gussin and Christopher (Kendra) Gussin; 2 nieces and 2 nephews.
Services for Ed will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Tisch MS Research Center are appreciated. https://www.tischms.org/donate

​Peter Vincent Palena, Sr, MD, 82, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Peter (alias Chief) was born April 15, 1938 to Vincent and Susan (Panichi) Palena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was a graduate of the 204th class of Central High School in 1955. He graduated from LaSalle University in 1959, and went on to earn his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in 1963, all in Philadelphia, PA. In 1962 he married his high school sweetheart, Rosemary (Catroppa), and they had four children. He then interned at Jefferson Medical College from 1963-1964.
Peter served in the Navy, aboard the USS Pocono, where he received several commendations. Upon returning from military service, he completed an ophthalmology residency at Jefferson Medical College Hospital and a retinal fellowship at Wills Eye Institute, in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Palena moved his family to Wallingford PA to start a private practice in Media, PA at the Media Clinic in 1971.  In 1981, with the closing of the Media Clinic, he helped establish Jaeger-Palena Eye Associates at Riddle Memorial Hospital, which later became Riddle Eye Associates, where he retired in 2017 at 79 years old.
During his tenure at Riddle, Peter became the Chief of Ophthalmology in 1984, and later established the Riddle Eye Center. Peter also performed the retinal work at Kremer Eye Centers, taught ophthalmology residents at Jefferson Medical College, and was an early implementer of computerizing medical offices.
 Although Dr. Palena had a busy and successful medical career, his priority was his family. With four children and 8 grandchildren there were always activities to attend. Peter loved playing tennis, golf, and bridge, was a Little League coach and a regular fan at all the sporting events, plays, dance recitals and other activities. Peter was an avid Philadelphia sports fan, and was happy to see the Philadelphia Eagles win a Super Bowl. The Ocean City, NJ, home was his “happy place”.
Peter leaves behind his beloved wife of 57 years, Rosemary,  his brother Dominic Palena, his sister Janis Palena Cummiskey, his brother-in-law Frank Catroppa (Linda), four children, eight grandchildren, two step grandchildren, four step great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and many other close friends and relatives.  He is survived by his children, Peter Jr. (Barbara), Susan Godwin (Glenn), David, and Scott (Karen), and his grandchildren are Peter III, Kathryn Diener (Brendan), Kevin, Eric, Rosemary, Shane, Alexis Godwin, and Liam.
The family is requesting donations to Main Line Health, Riddle Healthcare Foundation in memory of Peter at Riddle HealthCare Foundation, 1068 West Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063or https://www.mainlinehealth.org/ways-to-give/riddle-healthcare-foundation/make-a-gift-online.
A memorial service will follow at a later date.
 

Pauline Cristinziani, Age 96.

Pauline was born in South Philadelphia and raised by her parents, Charles and Jennie Snacki.  She moved to Delaware County around 1969 and resided there for about 50 years. 

She obtained her GED and went on to take accounting courses at Widener University.  She worked in the clerical field for many years before retiring from Delaware County Register of Wills in 1993.

Pauline loved the casinos, shopping at the mall and in her younger years, bowling.  She also loved gardening.  Every spring she would get ready to plant her flowers, mulch the garden and feed the lawn.  She was a great cook, immaculate housekeeper and a devout Catholic who passed on the Faith to her children.

She is predeceased by her husband Louis, her daughter Joanne Cristinziani, two grandchildren, Michelle and Nicholas Marinelli, 3 brothers and 3 sisters.

She is survived by her son, Louis Cristinziani and his wife Rosemarie and her daughter Mary Rose Worrilow and her husband Thomas.  She is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.  She loved all of her children and loved reading to the grandchildren when she would help her daughter to mind them.
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Services and burial to be private.