Obituaries

Jan 18, 2026

Hildegard "Hilde" C. Foltz, 84 of Lester died on January 18, 2026. Born in Germany, the daughter of the late Heinrich and Phillipina Kaster Koestel, she and her family immigrated to the United States in 1949. Hilde was raised in Philadelphia and has been a resident of Lester for over 64 years.

Hilde was a graduate of Cardinal Dougherty High School,...

Feb 9, 2026

Erin Leah McDermott, 38 of Essington died on February 9, 2026 at her mother's home. Born in Upland, Erin grew up in Swarthmorewood and lived there before moving to Essington five years ago.

Erin was a graduate of Cardinal O'Hara High School, class of 2005 and received a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies from West Chester University. For the past five...

Feb 8, 2026

August Charles Peters, born February 17th, 1934, passed away on February 8th, 2026 in Glen Mills, PA, at the age of 91.

August was born in Freeland, Pennsylvania to August Peters and Patricia Kiddish Peters. He grew up in Drifton, PA, and he graduated from Hazle Township High School in 1951. He entered the United States Army, serving in Germany during...

Feb 4, 2026

Robert F. Klecko, 80, of Aston, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026. Born in Chester, he was the beloved son of the late Thaddeus and Stella (Czernik) Klecko.

Robert was a 1963 graduate of St. James High School and earned his bachelor’s degree from Pennsylvania Military College (now Widener University) and a master’s degree from Temple University. Before beginning his...

Feb 2, 2026

Charles F. Alvin, born November 26, 1965, passed away unexpectedly on February 2, 2026. Charles was a devoted son, brother, and friend whose kindness and sense of humor touched everyone who knew him.

A lifelong fan of the Philadelphia Flyers and the Cincinnati Bengals and usually a random team each year - this year it was Texas A&M, Charles always knew...

Feb 1, 2026

James J. Radano, 66 of Folsom died on February 1, 2026 at his home. Born in Philadelphia, he lived in Darby before moving to Ridley Township in 1980.

Jim was a graduate of Darby-Colwyn High School, class of 1977 and owned and operated Jim's Renovation for many years. Jim was an avid Philadelphia sports fan, especially of the Eagles. Jim was...

Feb 1, 2026

Mary W. Dwyer, 93 of Wallingford died on February 1, 2026 at her home at Plush Mills. Born in Manhattan, NY, the daughter of the late Peter and Bea Corrigan Devaney, she lived in Ridley Park before moving to Wallingford.

Mary was a graduate of Notre Dame High School for Girls, class of 1950 and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Widener...

Jan 30, 2026

Robert J. “Bob” Catoia, 81, of West Grove, passed away peacefully at his home on January 30, 2026. Born in Ridley Park, he was the son of the late Anthony and Anna (Lesenovich) Catoia. Bob lived in Thornton, Pennsylvania for many years before moving to West Grove in 2022.

Bob was a graduate of Ridley Township High School, Class of 1962,...

Jan 27, 2026

Johanna “Joan” Gusler, age 85, passed away peacefully on January 27, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 16, 1940, she was the daughter of the late John T. and Anna Russell Manuel, Joan was a lifelong resident of Aston and a beloved pillar of her community. She was the co-owner of Gusler Tree Service for many years.

Joan was...

Jan 24, 2026

Elaine Cynthia Gross Kramer 68, of Eddystone, PA passed away on January, 24, 2026 at her home. Born in Philadelphia on November 23, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Martha Gobler Gross.

Elaine was a graduate of North Penn high school in 1975. She was a dedicated mother to her two daughters Amy and Nina, and a...

Jan 21, 2026

Sophie Milne (nee Kalenkowitz), 92 formerly of Aston, Gap and West Chester died on January 21, 2026. Born in Springfield, MA she was the daughter of the late Wassail and Mary Knevich Kalenkowitz.

Before her retirement, Sophie was employed as a teacher at the Benchmark School for over twenty-five years. Sophie was a member of Mount Hope United Methodist Church in...

Jan 17, 2026

Karen F. Singleton, 74, a lifelong resident of Eddystone died on January 17, 2026 at her home. Born in Chester, she was the daughter of the late Martin A. and Violet B. Holobowiz Tatasciore.

Karen was a gradute of Ridley High School, class of 1969 and been employed as a secretary in the Ridley School District for 20 years before retiring...

Jan 15, 2026

Kyle Slesicki, born on May 25, 1983, to Ronald Slesicki and Joan Gusler Clarke, passed away surrounded by love. Kyle resided in Aston for the past 20 years and was a loving son, brother, and uncle who meant so much to those who knew him.

Kyle loved to swim and proudly displayed the many medals he earned through the Special Olympics,...

Jan 14, 2026

Kathleen "Kate" A. Verdecchia (nee Milligan), 78, died on January 14, 2026 at her home in Boothwyn, PA.

Born in Philadelphia, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Milligan (née Henigan), she had lived in Springfield, PA, Manahawkin, NJ, Baltimore, MD and Sebastian, FL before moving back to Delaware County two years ago.

Kate was the loving wife of 56 years...

Jan 13, 2026

Elsie H. Witman, 92, of Maris Grove passed away on January 13, 2026. Born in Philadelphia, the daughter of the late John Turner and Helen Krewson Hadfield, she had lived in Havertown, Ridley Township and Upper Providence before moving to Maris Grove in 2006.

Elsie was a graduate of Haverford High School, class of 1951. Elsie enjoyed working at Newtown Jewelers...

Jan 13, 2026

Phyllis “Fee” Jean Troxell-Colgan, 66, a South Philadelphia native and longtime Glenolden resident, died suddenly on January 13, 2026.

Born February 23, 1959, to Elwin C. and Frances C. (née D'Addio) Fielding, Fee was a loving mother who found joy in cooking, gardening, and crafting. She was known for her Italian cooking and ability to solve problems for people by force...

Jan 9, 2026

COLLELUORI, Lois Ann (nee Latissa), 89, died on January 9, 2026.  Born in Philadelphia, raised her family in Delaware County and resided in Cape May County since 1993.  Wife to the late Fred L. Colleluori, Sr, beloved mother to Fred L., Jr (deceased) (Rosemary), Pasquale (Cheryl), Michael (Julie), Joseph (deceased) (Susan), Donna, Deborah (deceased), Vanessa (Chip), Helen Dingler (Harry).  ...

Jan 8, 2026

Walter John Allen, 57 a lifelong resident of Eddystone died on January 8, 2026.

John was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 1987 and received an associate's degree in accounting from Delaware County Community College.  He was a proud veteran of the US Navy serving on the USS Peleliu.  For the past 16 years, John...

Jan 5, 2026

Larraine Joan (Rogalski) Horne

June 25, 1936 – January 5, 2026

Larraine Horne, 89, passed peacefully at her home in Aston, surrounded by loving family. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, a gentle spirit who brought warmth and joy to many and will be deeply missed.

Born...

Dec 31, 2025

Helen A. Chaga (nee Ozor), 99 a longtime resident of Aston died on December 31, 2025.  Born in Shenandoah, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Wysoski Ozor.

Helen was a devoted and active member of The Church of St. Joseph in Aston. She always enjoyed crocheting and traveling with her husband. Helen was...