All Obituaries

Catherine M. Arellano (Kay) (nee Daly) passed away peacefully at home on January 08, 2023, surrounded by her family.  Catherine was born in Milmont Park to the late John and Catherine Spanier Daly on June 19.  She moved to Philadelphia, along with her siblings (the late Jack Daly and the late Dolores Dorazo) after the death of her parents to live with her paternal grandmother.  She graduated from Most Blessed Sacrament and West Catholic High School for girls.  Catherine...

On January 3,2023 Karen Russo went home to be with the Lord Jesus.  She was the loved daughter of Vincent and Ellen Russo, big sister to Karl, sister-in-law to Susan, and Aunt Karen to Adam, Caleb, and Simon. Karen was born in Brisbin, Pa Aug.26,1976.  She came to Delaware County in 1981. She graduated from Marple Newtown High School, attended Bloomsburg University, graduating with a B.S. degree in Exercise Science.  Later on she attended Delaware County Community College,...

Ruth Heard, lovingly  known as “Mama” passed away peacefully at her home on 12/19/2022. Ruth was 80 years old and had been under the care of hospice.      During her time at Melmark, Ruth spent many years at the Melmark Day program where she enjoyed activities that included coloring, pet therapy, music and many other fun activities. Ruth retired from the Melmark day program and enjoyed her time at her home with her housemate and staff. In her retirement...

Cynthia “Cindy" Colona passed away at the age of 63 peacefully in her home supported by her direct care staff and friends. Cindy called Melmark home for 50 years. Cindy was predeceased by her parents and sister, who loved her dearly, as well as her best friend and longtime roommate, Karen. During her time at Melmark, Cindy spent many years at the Meadows program where she liked to play the water glasses, knit, and spend time with her best friend and housemate, Karen C. Over the...

Dr. Dwight L. Evans died peacefully at his home in Newtown Square on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at the age of 75.    A model of selflessness and generosity, Dwight devoted his life to aiding others. Professionally, his lifelong commitment is characterized by his contributions to the field of Psychiatry, where his visionary leadership and extraordinary impact will continue to reverberate.   Born in Lancaster, PA to Benjamin and Kathryn Landis Evans, Dwight grew up the...

Alexandra Davies Dewey, 88, died October 10 surrounded by her sons at Paoli Hospital, after a brief illness.  She was born January 6, 1934 in New York City, the daughter of Diana Dodge Davies and Frederick Martin Davies, Jr. ‘Sandra’ graduated from the Madeira School in 1951, and Bryn Mawr College in 1955.  She served as an interpreter for the State Department in Vietnam and the Philippines from 1956-1958.  In 1961 she married Paul Carpenter...