The Obituary Section

Helen Marie Cahill

, Pennsylvania

October 6, 2026

Sister Helen Marie Cahill RSM age 100 a member of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas for 82 years died peacefully on October 7 2026 at McAuley Convent in Merion PA. Helen was born on February 27 1926 in Philadelphia PA and was welcomed with love by her parents Conor and Helen Marie Brett Cahill both born in Ireland. Three years later her brother Donald joined the family and the two siblings remained friends for life. The young Cahills moved to Ireland with their little lass and lad where Helen attended primary school for two years. After returning to the US Helen attended St. Timothy Parish School and then Little Flower High School graduating in 1944. Helens Irish Catholic heritage and strong faith witnessed by her parents and teachers inspired and supported her response to Gods call to religious life as a Sister of Mercy. On September 8 1944…

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Mary Margaret Bolton

, Pennsylvania

Meg Bolton was born April 81945 to William and Mary DeAngelo. She had a brother Bill and a sister Bettina both of whom have predeceased her. She is survived by her husband Joe and her nieces Pamella Lisa and Chelsea. Meg was a teacher that was her vocation she studied at West Chester University and Ravenhill Academy for Montessori and got a masters Degree at Temple University. For over 30 years she taught at Gladwin Montessori School before retiring about 10 years ago. As a Bahai since 1973 and a schoolteacher Meg was frequently called on to teach Bahai childrens classes. She also participated in Area teaching committee work and traveled for two summers to teach childrens classes on a Navajo reservation. Meg described her time on the reservation as some of the most fulfilling moments of her life. Meg met her husband Joe in 1989 at a birth Bahaullah…

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Barbara A. Gabel

, Pennsylvania

October 10, 2026

Barbara Ann Gabel, 71, of Downingtown, passed away the afternoon of Sunday, October 11th, 2026 at Paoli Hospital. The daughter of the late Monroe Miller and Betty Troope, Barbara was wife to Jeffrey Gabel until his death in June of 2015.Barbara was a licensed cosmetologist for 30 years before dedicating herself to caregiving. She had a caring heart and found joy in looking after others. Her four-legged companions were always by her side and held a special place in her heart. Barbara also loved to cook and bake for others, sharing her love through the meals and treats she prepared for family and friends.Barbara is survived and remembered by her sons, Christopher Gabel and his wife, Antoinette, of Downingtown, and Jason Gabel and his wife, Elizabeth, of Honey Brook; her beloved grandchildren, Alessandra and Giada, children of Christopher and Antoinette, and Gavin and Regina, children of Jason and Elizabeth; her…

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Nancy J. Mason

, Pennsylvania

Nancy J. Mason passed away peacefully on October 8th after a long illness at Simpson Meadows in Downingtown at the age of 87. Born in Coatesville she was predeceased by her late husband Bill after 63 years of marriage. She is survived by her son Bill Mason, Jr., his wife Amy, of West Chester and her brother Dean Patterson of Thorndale. She was the daughter of the late Elva Patterson and Paul Taggert.Nancy was a 1956 graduate of Scott High School in Coatesville. She was chosen as the top of the class of the business department and was hired as an executive secretary at Lukens Steel. She left the work force in 1961 to have her son Bill, Jr. She returned to the work force in 1969 as a part time teller at the Downingtown Savings and Loan where she worked for 36 years while rising to Branch Manager and Bank…

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Robert M. Brochet

, Pennsylvania

October 6, 2026

Robert M. “Broch” Brochet, 79, of West Chester, PA, passed away October 7th, 2026, at home, surrounded by his loving family.Born in Chester, PA. He attended Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church and school, graduating from St. James High School in 1965. After attending Penn State University, he served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam and was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries received in combat. Upon his return he was a Boilermaker/welder for over 30 years with most of those years at Limerick Nuclear Power Plant.In 1975 he married Maureen Everett and became the proud father of Robert N. Brochet (Christina) and Laura N. Sutton (Tim).The pride and joy of his life were his five grandchildren: Elizabeth Anne, Benjamin Wayne, and Leah Renee Brochet, Lochlan Everett and Adelaide Rosemary Sutton.A mass will be celebrated at Saints Simon and Jude Church, 8 Cavanaugh Court, West Chester, PA 19382 on Tuesday October…

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Robert W. Tiedemann

, Pennsylvania

October 10, 2026

Robert "Bob" Tiedemann, 80, of Parkesburg died Sunday, October 11, 2026.Born in Antigo, Wisconsin, he was the son of the late Henry and Erika Hesse Tiedemann and stepson of the late Polly Tiedemann.Bob was a devoted husband of Rita Monastero Tiedemann, with whom he shared 47 wonderful years of marriage prior to her passing in May 2023. He was a loving father to his daughters, Erika Tessitore (Al), Kimberlee Drea (Brian) and Jaclyn Tiedemann (John). He was the proud grandfather to Alexandria Vivar, Oliva and Sophia Drea. Bob is also survived by his brothers, Carl Tiedemann (Corrine) and David Tiedemann (Rose) and many loving nieces and nephews.A proud veteran, Bob served in the United States Army with assignments in Vietnam and at the Pentagon. He rose to the rank of Sergeant and was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for his distinguished service. Throughout his life, he remained closely connected to…

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