Patricia “Tish” O’Malley, aged 67, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2025, in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. She was surrounded by her husband, Chris Winters, and her four daughters, leaving behind a family in profound grief. Tish was celebrated as a pillar of strength and love by all who knew her.
Tish is remembered fondly as a devoted wife to Chris and a loving mother to her daughters: Colleen (partner Dean), Maureen, Chrissy, and Meghan (partner Jack). She also embraced her role as a stepmother to Sean (partner Gemma) and took great pride in being a grandmother to her seven grandchildren: Noah, Emily, Erin, Shane, Coby, Caitlin, and Claragh. Her family described her as a source of unwavering support and kindness.
A Legacy of Love and Kindness
In addition to her immediate family, Tish is survived by her siblings: John (partner Bonnie), Colleen, James (partner Stacey), and Eileen (partner Roy). She is also mourned by her beloved Aunt Ann Bourke from Ballyheane, County Mayo, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who cherished her. Notably, her goldendoodle Finnbar is among those feeling her absence most keenly. Tish was predeceased by her parents, Jimmy and Teresa O’Malley.
Tish’s family encourages others to honor her memory by performing acts of kindness daily. This sentiment reflects the compassionate spirit that she embodied throughout her life.
Visitation and Funeral Services
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects during a visitation on December 4, 2025, from 18:30 to 20:30 at The Donohue Funeral Home, located at 8401 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA. A second visitation will take place on December 5, 2025, from 09:30 to 10:30 at St. Laurence Church, situated at 8245 West Chester Pike, also in Upper Darby. Following this, a funeral mass will commence at 10:30 AM, with inurnment to follow at SS Peter and Paul Cemetery in Springfield, Pennsylvania.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Tish’s honor to Grands Stepping Up, an organization she supported and admired. The organization’s website is available for those wishing to contribute: www.grandssteppingupinfo.com.
Online condolences can be shared at donohuefuneralhome.com. Tish O’Malley’s legacy of love and kindness will be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her.