Obituaries

January 1st, 2026

Clare Marie Gormley passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on December 28^th, 2025.  Clare was born in Chester to the late Thomas Evans, Jr. and Clare Evans.  She was raised in Marcus Hook.  Clare was a graduate of Notre Dame High School for Girls with the class of 1972.  Clare was retired from UPS where she worked in the international shipping department for over 25 years.  She also worked in a customer service position with Aqua America, Apple Vacations, and STS Substitute Teacher Service.  Clare was consistently recognized by customers and colleagues alike for a job well done.  Clare was a kind-hearted and thoughtful person who was loved by everyone she knew.  She enjoyed going to the beach, reading to her grandchildren, and spending time with her family and friends, especially the Peanuts Gang.  Her greatest joy in life was being a Mom and Mom-Mom.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brothers, Thomas Evans, III, Michael Evans, and Edward Evans; brother-in-law, Charles Lutz.

She is survived by her children, Joseph Gormley, Jr. (Karyn), and Katie Demberg (Drew); grandchildren, Addison and Emerson Gormley, Theo and Beck Demberg; siblings, Patricia Lutz, Mary Edge (Terence), David Evans (Susan), John Evans (Joanie); sisters-in-law, Betty and Nancy Evans; many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Her funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, January 6^th at 11am at St. John Fisher Church 4225 Chichester Ave., Boothwyn, PA.

In lieu of flowers donations in her name can be made to the Media-Providence Friends School online at mpfs.org/give or Media-Providence Friends School 125 W. Third Street  Media, PA 19063  Attn: Development – In Memory of Clare Gormley.

Donations can also be made to Penn Abramson Cancer Center at https://www.pennmedicine.org/giving/fund-for-abramson-cancer-center