August 17, 2006 Issue                                       

©2006 The Chestnut Hill Local

Obituaries

Mary DeLaurentis

Mary Morton Stephens DeLaurentis (“Molly”), 71, died Sunday Aug. 13, 2006 after a sudden illness. She is survived by her beloved husband of 51 years, Dr. Dominic A. DeLaurentis; four children and their spouses, Denise and Peter Cilio, Dominic Jr. and Julie DeLaurentis, Gina and Rob Steers, and Lauren and Jeff Brown. She is also survived by 10 adoring grandchildren; Mary Elizabeth and Dominic DeLaurentis III, Caroline and Charlotte Cilio, Whit and Anna Steers, Mary Mason, Graham, Olivia and Bo Brown. She is survived by three siblings; Joseph Stephens and wife Maryann, Sally Stephens Chubb and husband David, Anne Stephens, and sister-in-law Linda Stephens. She was preceded in death by her dear brother Michael Stephens.

Molly was born and reared in Philadelphia where she attended Fontbonne Academy, Mount St. Joseph’s Academy, and The Abington Hospital School of Nursing.

A devoted volunteer, she spent many years with the Pennsylvania Hospital Auxiliary and the Philadelphia Junior League. In 1995, Molly received the Good Samaritan Award from the Pennsylvania Hospital. She served as a volunteer docent for the Independence National Historical Park Service in Philadelphia for 25 years. In Williamsburg, Molly was active in St. Bede’s Catholic Church choir and bell choir. She volunteered for the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and was involved in many community activities.

Molly and Dominic have been part time residents of Casa de Campo, in the Dominican Republic for 25 years, where Molly continued her “good deeds” for the benefit of the Hogar del Nino Orphanage.

Molly was a consummate lady with an irrepressible spirit who never met a stranger she didn’t like. Her love of books, history and theatre was exceeded only by her devotion to family and church. Her humor and energy was infectious and she will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her.

A funeral mass was held on Wednesday, Aug. 16 at St. Bede's Roman Catholic Church in Williamsburg, VA.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to The Hospice Support Care Of Williamsburg, 4445 Powhatan Pkwy, Williamsburg,VA 23188 or to the Pennsylvania Hospital Auxiliary, 8th and Spruce Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19107.


Lewis Cutter

Lewis M. Cutter, of Fort Worth, Texas, formerly of Chestnut Hill, died on July 30.

Born in Atlanta, Ga., he was raised in Philadelphia, graduating from Germantown Academy in 1941. He attended Georgia Tech and graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1945. After destroyer service in the Pacific, he joined Container Corporation of America as a trainee in Philadelphia, and was transferred to Fort Worth in 1957 as general manager of its shipping container plant. During his 37 years with CCA, he served in numerous production, marketing and administrative assignments. He retired in 1985 as vice president and regional manager, headquartered in Fort Worth.

Mr. Cutter was a past director of the Fibre Box Association of America, United Way of Tarrant County, Camp Carter YMCA and Shady Oaks Country Club. He was a member of University Christian Church, USNA Alumni Association, U.S.S. Walke Association, the Navy League and the Admiral Nimitz Museum. He enjoyed golf, traveling, fishing and photography.

Mr. Cutter was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Mary Jane Test Cutter, who was very active in Stagecrafters in Chestnut Hill. He is survived by five children: Jennifer Cutter Chamberlain, Phoenix, Az.; J. Stephen Cutter (Elizabeth), Fort Worth, Texas; Dr. Lewis M. “Duke” Cutter Jr. (Mary Ann), Steamboat Springs, Colo.; Lydia A. Cutter, Arlington, Va.; and Caroline Abbott Ziegler (Randy), Danville, Calif. He is also survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A memorial service was held on Aug. 12 in Fort Worth. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of the donor’s choice.


Henry Orzechowski

Henry T. Orzechowski, of Blue Bell, formerly of Chestnut Hill, died on Aug. 12.

Mr. Orzechowski was a WWII veteran. He was predeceased by his wife, Genevieve Orzechowski (Mucha), nine brothers: Anthony, Zigy, Al, Stanley, Theodore, Eddie, Chester, Freddie and Frank; and one sister, Marianna.

He is survived by several nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

Relatives and friends may call at St. Helena Church, Yost Road and Rte. 202, Blue Bell, Pa. on Thursday, Aug. 17 at 9 a.m. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Interment will take place at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the above church.