COVID-19 Memorial

Francis (Frank) Blum

Frank Blum was the youngest of three brothers. He was born and raised in Lower Merion, Pennsylvania. He played semi-pro football and loved all sports, and holds a track record that has never been broken. He joined the army and was honorably discharged because of his legs, and worked for Boeing helicopter for 32 years.

He was married to Norma, his special angel and the love of his life for 38 years.

Frank was a loving and caring man. He was everything to everyone. He loved to laugh, and made everyone laugh with him. Frank was a kind and generous man who would help everyone. They always knew where to come if they needed help. He loved all people, know matter what color or what race. If you knew Frank you loved him. Frank was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather.

He is predeceased by his parents, Henry and Mildred Blum. brother Dick Blum, sisters-in-law Janet Blum, Geraldine Blum, Joyce DiSipio, Brother-in-laws Joseph DiSipio and Gus Rentos.

Frank is survived by his special angel and the love of his life for 38 years, Norma (Parra) Blum, his family, William Blum, Elaine Rentos, Bernadette and Greg Bevilacqua and Best Friend Ed Lloyd. Frank is also survived by many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.

There will never be another one like him. God broke the mold after he made him. To know him was to love him.

He died on May 3, 2020, from the coronavirus. That is when my Heart broke forever.

Mary Buemi

Mary Buemi passed away (due to covid~ in a nursing home) on June 15, 2020. She was 85 years old.

Born and raised in Chester, PA, Mary was the devoted wife of her late husband Gabriel Buemi.
She was an inspiring cook, having many Sunday family dinners, which, to this day, are lovingly remembered.
A true love of music inspired her to learn the piano and she could play concertos as well as pop standards. In turn, she taught several of her grandchildren to play. She had an ear for music and played from her heart and soul. More than anything else, Mary loved to spend time with her family. 
Her family misses her so much.  Rest in peace dear Mary.

Bonnie Ciafre

Bonnie Ciafre was a long time resident of Delaware County in East Lansdowne. She worked 35 years for Main Line Heath as a Unit Secretary and later a RN. Nursing and her family were the loves of her life. She passed from COVID-19 November 20,2020; However may she live on  in every act of kindness and every nurses face.  

Matt Carroll

Matt Carroll passed on 7/3/2020 from Covid. 

John James Dougherty

John James Dougherty went to heaven on December 14, 2020 after battling COVID-19.
October 24, 1953 John was born and raised in Woodlyn, Pa with his siblings Harry, Dennis, Donald and Rose. He was a St. James Bulldog who put #22 on the map from his playing days. John was blessed to be married to Debbie Dougherty and raise their 3 children Derrick, Alicia and Michelle in Chester, Media Borough and Newtown Square. John “Poppy” is also survived by his daughter-in-law Kristen and grandchildren Cole, Brooklyn, Max, Camryn, Skylar and Paige. He is forever in their hearts.

Marshall David FoX

Marshall David Fox was a devoted husband of 30 years, a doting father, stepfather, grandfather and a true friend. Stepfather is the palest of terms to describe you. You swept into two little girls lives who needed love and you gave it in spades. You liked to tell us that mom married you because you picked up my Barbie messes. You charming man - don’t you know we were all smitten with you? Watching you and mom together was a delight to witness. Thank you for loving her in that way and setting the example for us. I loved to hear your stories of when you lived in Japan and Hawaii when you were in the Coast Guard. On Christmas morning, you bought Christmas sheet music and played us surprise carols. You became every single one of our pet’s favorite. You’d say you didn’t want them and then you’d wind up endlessly spoiling them. It was the greatest honor to have you walk me down the aisle. We got to have that and I’m grateful. The immense pain we feel is because of the immense love you gave to us and I want you to know we’ll be okay. All of my love to you, my Davey, thank you for everything