March 15, 2021

William J. Mangan, of West Chester, Longport, N.J, Naples, Fla. and formerly of Drexel Hill, died March 12. He was the beloved husband of Caroline (née Origlio) for 67 years, loving father of Marianna Curran (Bill), Bill Jr. (Kim), and Caroline O’Halloran (Rich), devoted grandfather of Shane (Adriana), Kara, Will, Brenna, Nikki, Patrick and Drew, dear brother of Jack Mangan, Frank Mangan and the late Thomas and Catherine O’Neill.

Bill had an unconventional childhood. He spent much of his youth at St. John’s, an orphanage in West Philly before moving in with his beloved uncle Bill. He worked sweeping floors then tending bar at Mangan’s Café, his family’s tavern, while he attended St. Thomas More High School and LaSalle University. During a weekend leave from the U.S. Army during the Korean War, he walked into Origlio Beverage to buy beer for the bar and met his lifelong love, the owner’s daughter, Caroline Origlio.

Over the course of his nearly 70-year career, Bill owned nine restaurants including McKenzie Brew Houses in Chadds Ford, Malvern and Devon, the Drexel Ale House, a 35-year institution in Upper Darby, and Café La Grande.

He enjoyed nothing more than paging through The Inquirer on his sunny porch in Longport, his Sunday morning circuit (Mass/breakfast out/Home Depot), and sharing his expertise on everything from home repairs to the proper seasoning of Jersey tomatoes. Bill never really retired; he tended to his businesses, fought for his health, and cherished his family. Always.

Friends and relatives are invited to his visitation 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 18, at SS Simon & Jude Church, 8 Cavanaugh Ct., West Chester with a funeral mass at 11:30 a.m. (COVID safety protocols). Int. Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the St. Thomas More Alumni Fund. Arrg. THE DONOHUE FUNERAL HOME, West Chester, PA 610-431-9000. www.donohuefuneralhome.com

Davis (PopPop) Howell, 79, of Avondale, died peacefully at his home with his family around him surrounded by love and caring, on Wednesday, March 10. He was the husband of Doris “Dottie” Howell, with whom he shared 48 years of marriage.

Davis was born in Bel Air, Md., and grew up in Avondale. He was the son of the late Derwood Howell and the late Ethel Cox Howell

He was a truck driver for Republic Refuse Co. for more than 40 years, retiring in 2007.

Davis (PopPop) Howell was a lifetime member of the Avondale Fire Co.  He served as a firefighter for 50-plus years and was given his fifty years of service award in 2020.  Davis has helped to protect and save multi-millions of dollars worth of property damage fighting fires over the years and saved countless lives while on the ambulance and delivered 3 babies during his time.   He has also served as the long-time assistant engineer, trustee, and director on the board.  He loved working with the junior members to keep them safe.  Avondale’s Tanker 23 was his favorite piece of equipment to operate.  He took great pride in mowing the acres of grass at the new firehouse on Gap Newport Pike.

In addition to his wife Dottie, he is survived by his daughter,  Angeline Teoli, and her husband John Teoli III of Lincoln University, PA,  a Granddaughter Kimberly Teoli and her husband Bill Gordon of Wilmington DE, a Grandson John Teoli IV of Philadelphia PA.  Davis was so proud of his family. Loved to brag about the accomplishments of his family members.  He is also survived by three Sisters Jean Marrs of Avondale, PA, Anita Mertz, and Joan Colbert, and one brother Richard Howell all from the Boyertown, Pa. Area, and a sister-in-law Ester from Bally, PA, and many nephews and nieces.  He was also Pop Pop to many others especially Ron Cogdill and Andrew Cogdill and their families.  He loved you all.

He was proceeded in death by his brothers, James Howell, Frank Howell, and his twin brother Dean Howell.

Rest in Peace PopPop   You will be sorely missed.

You are invited to his graveside service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 20, at the New London Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Route 896, New London, PA.

In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the Avondale Home Town Heroes Wall Fund, 110 Pomeroy Avenue, P.O. Box 247, Avondale, PA 19311or to the Avondale Fire Company, 23 Firehouse Way, Avondale, PA 19311

To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh..com

Arrangements by the Folk Funeral Home, West Grove, PA.