Patricia “Tish” O’Malley, aged 67, of Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, passed away on November 27, 2025. She died peacefully while holding hands with her husband, Chris Winters, surrounded by her four daughters. The family expressed their heartbreak and shock at the loss of a woman they described as “the strongest” they know.
In addition to her husband and daughters—Colleen (Dean), Maureen, Chrissy, and Meghan (Jack)—Tish is remembered as a loving stepmother to Sean (Gemma) and a proud grandmother to Noah, Emily, Erin, Shane, Coby, Caitlin, and Claragh. She is also survived by her siblings, including John (Bonnie), Colleen, James (Stacey), and Eileen (Roy), along with her beloved Aunt Ann Bourke from Ballyheane, County Mayo. Tish’s family noted that she will be dearly missed by her goldendoodle, Finnbar.
Tish was predeceased by her parents, Jimmy and Teresa O’Malley. To honor her legacy, her family requests that individuals perform a good deed each day for someone in need, reflecting the values she cherished.
Visitation and Funeral Arrangements
Relatives and friends can pay their respects during Tish’s visitation on Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 18:30 to 20:30 at The Donohue Funeral Home, located at 8401 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA. An additional visitation will occur on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 09:30 to 10:30 at St. Laurence Church, 8245 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA, followed by a funeral mass at 10:30. Tish will be laid to rest at SS Peter and Paul Cemetery in Springfield, PA.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations in Tish’s name to Grands Stepping Up, an organization she supported and admired. More information can be found at www.grandssteppingupinfo.com.
Online condolences can be shared at donohuefuneralhome.com. The community’s loss is profound, as Tish O’Malley leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness.
