Obituaries

Jan 7, 2025

Fredrick E. Hammet Jr,, 92, of Ridley Park died on January 7, 2025 at his home.  Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Frederick Emrick and Aida Frances Cooper Hammet.

Fred was a graduate of Northeast High School, class of 1950 and was a proud veteran of the US Army having been drafted and...

Jan 5, 2025

Michelle L. Orio, 63 of Folsom died on January 5, 2025 surrounded by her family.  Born in Upland and a lifelong resident of Ridley Towship, she was the daughter of the late Maurice A. Orio, Jr. and Wilma B. Harris Orio.

Michelle was a graduate of Ridley High School and the Venus Beauty Academy. She owned and...

Jan 4, 2025

Phillip F. Impriano, 53 of Ridley Park passed away on January 4, 2025 at his home, following a yearlong battle with Pancreatic Cancer.    Born in Darby, the son of Phillip V. and Caroline Faust Impriano, he lived in Folcroft before moving to Ridley Park in 1983.

Phillip was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 1989,...

Jan 2, 2025

Sharon L. Marantino, 76, of Aston passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025. Born in Philadelphia and a lifelong resident of Delaware County, she was the daughter of the late Clarence G. Murray and Geraldine Wonderly Murray.

Sharon graduated from Ridley Park High School, class of 1966, and worked as an auditor for the Delaware Department of...

Jan 1, 2025

Diane Carmela Pastor of Chadds Ford, PA passed away on January 1, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving husband of 62 years, Jack, family members and close friends. Diane was the daughter of the late John Talone and Ingeborg (Larsen) Talone.  She was a graduate of Interboro high school, class of 1960.

After high school...

Jan 1, 2025

Elizabeth (Betty B.J.) Jane Leonard, passed away peacefully at Sunrise of Granite Run in Media, PA on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025. She was surrounded by two of her grandsons Cody and Evan Lewis. Her dear friend Edna made sure we were all able to FaceTime our dear Mom Mom, and let her know just how much we love her...

Dec 31, 2024

Stephen Francis Smith, 71 of Manitou Springs, Aspen, CO died on December 31, 2024. Stephen was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 1971 and attended McPherson College and West Chester University.  He was an avid skier and was an Ambassador of the Aspen Ski Company.Stephen was the son of Joan M. Macauley Smith and the late Francis...

Dec 29, 2024

Andree De Champigny-  beloved mother, grandmother, artist/designer; lover of the ocean, good food, politics, and a good game of chess; one who strove to bring beauty and care to others lives- passed away on 12/29/24, at age 88, from complications due to heart disease.

She is predeceased by her parents (Rolande I. Giddis and Albert N. Giddis),...

Dec 28, 2024

Leslie George Torrens, 85 of Ridley Park died on December 28, 2024.  Born in Darby, the son of the late David and Christine Goerlach Torrens, he lived in Glenolden before moving to Ridley Park 61 years ago.

Leslie was a graduate of Glen-Nor High School, class of 1958 and was a Manager at the Boeing Company before...

Dec 26, 2024

Matilda "Tillie" Dugan, 102 of Aston died on December 26, 2024 at the Residence of Chadds Ford where she received loving care.  Born in Chester, the daughter of the late Duey and Eva Kaulfold Jurich, she lived in Milmont Park before returning to Aston 60 years ago.

Tillie was a graduate of Upper Chichester Township High School,...

Dec 26, 2024

Mary Jane Povey of Swarthmore peacefully passed into heaven on December 26, 2024 surrounded by the people she loved most in this world.

Mary Jane was born on August 15, 1930, to Mary Lindsay Hackney and Thomas Hackney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She attended John Bartram High School, and enjoyed taking courses at Widener and Delaware County Community...

Dec 25, 2024

John "Jack" Benjamin Sutton, Jr., passed away peacefully at his home in Upper Chichester, Pennsylvania, on December 25, 2024, at the age of 83. He was born on January 23, 1941, in Linwood, New Jersey, to John Benjamin Sutton and Edna Hammond Sutton.

John proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1959 to...

Dec 24, 2024

Eugene A. Lisacchi, Jr., 93 a lifelong resident of Philadelphia died on December 24, 2024 at his home. Eugene was a graduate of Bishop Neumann High School and then went to to attended Pierce Business School.  He was a proud veteran of the US Army, serving during the Korean War.  Before his retirement in 1986, he was employed as...

Dec 22, 2024

Marianna "Marian" Melchiorre (nee Sacco) of Norwood died on December 22, 2024 at her home.  Born in Chester, she was the daughter of the late William Vito and Mary Iacono Sacco. Marian was a graduate of Chester High School, class of 1954 and was a member of St. Gabriel R.C. Church.  She was last employed as a Lunch Aide...

Dec 22, 2024

Ronald A. Koch, 64 a lifelong resident of Ridley Park died on December 22, 2024 at his home.  Born in Darby, he was the son of the late William and Florence (Betty) Wilde Koch.

Ron was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 1978 and worked for various local HVAC companies installing ductwork and as a...

Dec 18, 2024

Beloved Dad, son, brother, uncle and friend, John Brian Tinney passed away suddenly on the morning of December 18, 2024. He was 47 years old and will be so dearly missed by all that knew him.

Born April 4, 1977, to John and Debbie (Bissinger) Tinney – John was a lifelong resident of Ridley and a graduate...

Dec 17, 2024

Franklin D. "Hank" Snow, 87 of Media, PA died on December 17, 2024 at his home.  Born and raised in Cave City, AR, the son of the late Ralph S. and Martha A. Goodman Snow, he has been resident of Media for the last 67 years.

Hank was a proud veteran of the US Army and was...

Dec 17, 2024

Shirley J. Carroll, 76 of Eddystone died on December 17, 2024.  Born in Ridley Park, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Shirley Tyson Carroll. Shirley was a graduate of Eddystone High School, class of 1966 where she was the Salutatorian and received an associate's degree in business from Goldey-Beacom College.   Before her retirement, she worked...

Dec 15, 2024

Dorothea "Mickey" Gear on December 15, 2024 of Ship Bottom, NJ.  Age 97. Mickey is survived by her three daughters, Donna Schwartz (Andrew), Dawn Hedrich, and Melanie Scarcella (William), cousin Suzanne Hartman, granddaughter Kathleen (Drew), and three great-grandchildren (Corinne, Evan, and Aria). Predeceased by husband James Moretti, son-in-law Joseph Hedrich, and grandson Michael Hedrich. Mickey was born in Ridley...

Dec 15, 2024

Fred E. Schaffer, 83 a lifelong resident of Morton, died on December 15, 2024.  Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Phoan and Helen Olavson Schaffer.

Fred, who when asked how he was doing always said "I never had a better day", was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 1959 and he...