John B. Jake Small

1923 - 2015

John B. ‘Jake’ Small of West Chester John B. “Jake” Small, 92, formerly of Highland Park, Upper Darby passed away on June 29, 2015 at the Coatesville VA Medical Center Hospice. Born in 1923 in Philadelphia, Pa., John was the son of the late John B. and Mary (McAnany) Small. He served honorably in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a Bronze Star and Victory Medal recipient. John was a journeyman in the Printing industry. He worked for many years with Dornan’s Printing in Philadelphia and Collingdale. John was an active member of SS Simon & Jude Church for 51 years where he was a Eucharistic Minister. He was a loyal contributor to the St. Agnes Day Room in West Chester. John was an avid fan of the Phillies and Eagles. He was the beloved husband of Constance T. (nee Quinn); loving father of Constance T. Dulin (the late John) of West Chester, Judith P. Renn (Bill) of Valley Twp., Kevin J. Small of Carlisle, Michele (John) of Thornton, Sheila M. Gwinner (Horst) of West Chester, and Terrence P. Small (Kim) of Downingtown; loving grandfather of Daniel, Brian, Janette, Megan, Siobhan, Sean, Brittany, Brooke, Brian, Kerri, Eric, Connor, Kevin and 12 great-grandchildren; and dear brother of Joseph Small (the late Marilyn). Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing from 9:30 to 10:50 a.m. Friday, July 3 and to his Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. at SS Simon & Jude Church, 8 Cavanaugh Court, West Chester, PA. Interment in St. Agnes Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Agnes Day Room, 233 W Gay St, West Chester, PA 19380 or to the Coatesville VA Hospice, 1400 Blackhorse Hill Rd, Coatesville, PA 19320, www.coatesville.va.gov. Arrangements are being handled by The Donohue Funeral Home, 1627 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382, 610-431-9000. Online condolences at www.donohuefuneralhome.com.