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Richard W. Barchock

Richard W. Barchock

Nov 4, 2015

Richard W. Barchock 55 of Newark, DE died on November 4, 2015 at Seasons Hospice at Christiana. He was born in Chester and has been a lifelong resident of Delaware. He was last employed at Moe's Southwest Grill and previously was self-employed at Barba's Village Shoppe. Richard graduated from Concord High School, class of 1978 and also Widener University Delaware...

Vincent S. Canosa

Vincent S. Canosa

Oct 25, 2015

Vincent Canosa, 94, of Broomall, PA, died peacefully in his home on October 25, 2015. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 68 years, Anne Canosa, four children, Vincent Jr. (Angel), Roddy (JoAnn), Susanne DiBianca (Joe), Theresa Becker (Jeff), 14 grandchildren and one great grandson. He will also be missed by his sister Sophia Barbieri, his sister-in-law, Mary Canosa and...

Barbara M. Johansen

Barbara M. Johansen

Oct 24, 2015

Barbara M. Johansen 74, a 51 year resident of Folsom, died October 24, 2015 at Delaware County Memorial Hospital. Born in Great Falls, Montana, Barbara was the daughter of the late John B. and Margaret E. Phipps Mark. She was bookkeeper and secretary for the family business, Unique Maintenance in Folsom. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and was...

Peggyann Wurm Masci

Peggyann Wurm Masci

Oct 24, 2015

Peggyann Wurm Masci 60 of Folsom, died October 24, 2015 at her home. Born in Ridley Park, she lived in Milmont Park before moving to her late residence 34 years ago. She was a graduate of Ridley High School, Class of 1974 and was last employed by the Delaware County Intermediate Unit. Peggyann enjoyed decorating her home and doing crafts...

Ina H. Jenrette (Nee Clarke)

Ina H. Jenrette (Nee Clarke)

Oct 23, 2015

Ina H. Clarke Jenrette, 92, of Chester died October 23, 2015 at home. Born in Nickerie, Dutch Guyana, she was daughter of the late Jonathan Eleazer and Ruth Elizabeth Trotman Clarke and lived in Chicago, IL before moving to her late residence. Mrs. Jenrette graduated from St. Thomas High School, class of 1940 and the Worsham College of Mortuary Science....

Julia J. Lynam (Nee Medico)

Julia J. Lynam (Nee Medico)

Oct 23, 2015

1934-2015 Julia J. Medico Lynam, 80, of Prospect Park went to be with the Lord on October 23, 2015 at her home. Born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late John and Margaret DiZenzo Medico, she lived in Milmont Park before moving to her late residence 20 years ago. Julia was a graduate of Bok High School, class of 1953 and...

Susan Raymond

Susan Raymond

Oct 19, 2015

Susan Raymond 58 of New Castle, Delaware died October 19, 2015 at her home. Born in Washington, DC she was a resident of Ridley Park, PA before moving to the New Castle area over 30 years ago. A lifelong Episcopalian, Susan was last employed as a teacher at the Shue Middle School in Newark. She was a graduate of Ridley...

Doris Driscoll Condren

Doris Driscoll Condren

Oct 18, 2015

Doris Driscoll Condren, 81, died quietly at her home of 43 years on October 18, 2015. Her independent spirit and outgoing personality will be missed by many. She was born in Manhattan and raised In Maplewood, New Jersey. Doris was the daughter of William J . Driscoll and Edythe Beers Driscoll. She was the middle child of three siblings ....

Richard Lloyd Batty

Richard Lloyd Batty

Oct 12, 2015

Richard Lloyd Batty, 81, of Ridley Park, died peacefully October 12, 2015 at Taylor Hospice with his girls by his side. Born in Philadelphia, he was son of the late Richard Thomas and Gomard Humphries Batty. A US Army Veteran and a member of Horeb-Phoenix Lodge #0432, F. & A.M., he was a devoted family man with a gentle way...

Alyssa D. Nixon (Nee Newsome)

Alyssa D. Nixon (Nee Newsome)

Oct 11, 2015

Alyssa D. Nixon (nee Newsome), 36 of Lester died October 11, 2015 at her home. Born in Upland, she had lived in Folcroft and Florida before moving to her late residence 10 years ago. She was employed as a Register Nurse at Norristown State Hospital and had previously worked at Fitzgerald Mercy Hospital. Alyssa was daughter of the late Cathy...

Joyce L. Rode (Nee Clark)

Joyce L. Rode (Nee Clark)

Oct 10, 2015

Joyce L. Clark Rode, 72, of Chester Heights, died October 10, 2015 at her home. Born in Darby, she was daughter of the late Ernest Willard and Gladys Estelle Folwell Clark. Joyce lived in East Norriton for 17 years before moving to her late residence 2 ½ months ago. She attended Interboro High School with the class of 1960 and...

Stanley Robert Strauber

Stanley Robert Strauber

Oct 10, 2015

Stanley Robert Strauber, 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 10, 2015 in the Glen Mills Senior Center. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was son of the late Milford and Ruth Strauber and resided in Norristown and Hillsboro, IL before moving to his late residence. Stan proudly served in the U.S. Marines during WW II in Hawaii under General Douglas...

Heather Marie Christine Passmore

Heather Marie Christine Passmore

Oct 10, 2015

Heather Marie Christine Passmore, 47, of Aston passed away October 10, 2015 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania with her family at her side. Born in Upland, she lived in Media before moving to her late residence. Heather graduated from Cardinal O'Hara High School, class of 1986. She also graduated from Temple University, where she majored in journalism...

James T. Huber

James T. Huber

Oct 9, 2015

James T. Huber, 95, of Kennett Square died October 9, 2015 at Pocopson Home. Born in Village Green, Mr. Huber lived in Ridley Park before moving to Kennett Square 63 years ago. He was a U.S. Army Veteran who served during World War II and was a member of F. & A.M. Prospect Lodge #578. He was husband of the...

Virginia L. Fitzgerald (Nee Sauter)

Virginia L. Fitzgerald (Nee Sauter)

Oct 6, 2015

Virginia L. Sauter Fitzgerald, 68 of North Cape May, NJ and a former longtime resident of Aston died October 6, 2015 at Cape Regional Medical Center. Born in Philadelphia, she was daughter of the late John and Mabel Silcott Sauter. Virginia was employed as a Sales Associate at Walmart for the past 7 years and was previously a Front Desk...

Dr. Anthony F.C. Wallace, Ph.D.

Dr. Anthony F.C. Wallace, Ph.D.

Oct 5, 2015

Dr. Anthony F.C. Wallace Ph.D., born on tax day in 1923, passed away quietly on October 5, 2015. Once called the "Quiet Anthropologist" in a Philadelphia Inquirer article about him. He taught at the University of Pennsylvania upon graduating from there with a Ph.D. in Anthropology. After retiring, he continued to write which was his greatest passion. Often he wrote...

June Tassoni (Nee Mcgeehan)

June Tassoni (Nee Mcgeehan)

Oct 5, 2015

1935-2015 June McGeehan Tassoni, 80, of Milmont Park, passed away October 5, 2015 at the Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience. Born in Ridley Park, she was daughter of the late Alexander Francis and Jane Veronica McGeehan. June lived in Prospect Park before moving to her late residence 57 years ago. She graduated from Notre Dame High School for Girls, class of...

Betsy F. Fachet (Nee Schoppe)

Betsy F. Fachet (Nee Schoppe)

Oct 2, 2015

Betsy F. Schoppe Fachet, 99, of Ridley Park, died October 2, 2015 at Taylor Hospital. Born in Lester, she was daughter of the late William and Olga Kroll Schoppe. Betsy lived in Milmont Park for 75 years before moving to her last residence four and a half years ago. She graduated from Ridley Park High School, class of 1933 and...

Betsy F. Fachet (Nee Schoppe)

Betsy F. Fachet (Nee Schoppe)

Oct 2, 2015

Betsy F. Schoppe Fachet, 99, of Ridley Park, died October 2, 2015 at Taylor Hospital. Born in Lester, she was daughter of the late William and Olga Kroll Schoppe. Betsy lived in Milmont Park for 75 years before moving to her late residence four and a half years ago. She graduated from Ridley High School, class of 1933 and worked...

Gloria J. Gallagher

Gloria J. Gallagher

Oct 2, 2015

Gloria J. Chukonis Gallagher 86 of Ridley Park died October 2, 2015. She was born in Wilkes Barre and has lived in Ridley Park for 59 years. Gloria last worked at Taylor Hospital and previously was a Teller at Elmwood Savings and Loan Association. She was a member of The Church of St. Madeline and the Ridley Seniors. She was...

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