Mother and daughter found dead in their home in Springfield Township, Delaware County

Authorities on Thursday were investigating the deaths of a mother and her daughter, a fifth grader, in Springfield Township, Delaware County. The causes of death were still pending, the county Medical Examiner’s Office said.

The two were found dead shortly before 9 a.m. Wednesday in their home on the 100 block of School Lane, a neighbor said Thursday.

Shannon Bachetti, 40, said five Springfield Township police cars and a Springfield Fire Company truck arrived at the home about 8:45 a.m. A sister of the woman who lived in the house was on the front lawn screaming, Bachetti said. The sister had previously lived with the mother and daughter, she said. Bachetti did not know any of their names.

A lieutenant with the Springfield Township Police Department did not return calls seeking more information Thursday.

The girl was a student at Scenic Hills Elementary School, according to the Springfield School District, which issued a statement late Wednesday afternoon on its website saying it “is heartbroken to learn of the recent passing” of the student and her mother.

“As a caring community, our thoughts and support are with their extended family and friends during this tragic time,” the statement said.

“More detailed information will be provided to our staff and students as it becomes available,” the statement said. “At this juncture, we are not permitted to share any other details due to the ongoing investigation. But rest assured, the district will continue to be supportive of our community.”