Susan F. Hamson
Jan 23, 2016
Susan F. Hamson, 67, formerly of Milmont Park ended her fight with Alzheimer's surrounded by family on January 23, 2016 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor. Born in Ridley Park, she was a daughter of the late Mary Long (Flack) and beloved niece of William Flack ("Unkie"). Susan was a graduate of Interboro High School, class of 1967 and was...
Samuel Iacono, Jr.
Jan 23, 2016
1927-2016 Samuel Iacono, Jr., 88, of Folsom died January 23, 2016 at Taylor Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Samuel and Madeleina Carleo Iacono and resided in Chester before moving to his late residence in 1954. Samuel served in the US Army during WWII and was a member of Our Lady of Peace R.C. Church. He was...
Dorothy J. Starr (Nee Schleicher)
Jan 23, 2016
Dorothy J. Schleicher Starr, 97, of Ridley Park died January 23, 2016 at the Taylor Hospice Residence. Born in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Leonard and Della Potthoff Schleicher, she had been a resident of Ridley Park for the past 52 years. Dorothy was a graduate of Chester High School and was employed at Westinghouse for 25 years, retiring...
Betty Keffala (Nee Boros)
Jan 22, 2016
Betty Boros Keffala, 95, a longtime Delaware County resident, passed on to everlasting life January 22, 2016 at St. Mary Manor in Lansdale. Born in East Orange, NJ, she was the daughter of Theodore and Helen Dimitriou Boros and resided in Chester and Woodlyn before moving to her late residence. Betty was a former member of St. George Greek Orthodox...
Joseph C. "Papa Joe" Forte
Jan 21, 2016
Joseph C. "Papa Joe" Forte, 78, formerly of Aston died January 21, 2016 at Delaware Hospice of Milford. Born and raised in Philadelphia, he has spent the past 13 years living in Millsboro, DE. Joe was a graduate of St. James High School, class of 1956. Six years ago he retired from Sonoco in Hartsville, SC where he was employed...
Jean M. Monaghan (Nee Dewees)
Jan 19, 2016
Jean M. Dewees Monaghan, 80, of Folsom went home to be with Our Lord January 19, 2016. Born on March 21, 1935, in Chester, she was a daughter of the late John and Helen Griffin Dewees. Jean was a loving mother, homemaker and a long standing member of Our Lady of Peace Church. "Mom will surely be missed by her...
Daniel Raymond Miller
Jan 16, 2016
Daniel Raymond Miller, 19 of New London, PA died on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at A. I. duPont Hospital for Children after a long fight with Hunter Syndrome (MPS II). Dan was born in Upland, PA on September 24, 1996. He was active in Challenger Baseball, Special Olympics and the MPS Society. Dan loved going to school at the Child...
Dorothy A. Rupp (Nee Kowalewski)
Jan 15, 2016
Dorothy A. Kowalewski Rupp, 85, of Aston died January 15, 2016 at Neighborhood Hospice. Born in Mount Carmel, PA, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Anna Sawicki Kowalewski and lived in Ridley Park before moving to her late residence in 1992. Dorothy was a member of St. Katharine Drexel R.C. Church and was previously employed as an...
Charles J. “Stilt” Giltinan, Jr.
Jan 11, 2016
Charles J. "Stilt" Giltinan, Jr., 65, of Crum Lynne died January 11, 2016 at Taylor Hospital. Born in Chester, he was a son of the late Charles J. and Anne Bingnear Giltinan and resided in Eddystone before moving to his late residence six years ago. Charles was a graduate of St. James High School, class of 1968 and was employed...
Margaret "Peggy" Jane Charles (Nee Walker)
Jan 9, 2016
Margaret "Peggy" Jane Walker Charles, on January 9, 2016, Peggy Charles, age 80, was finally free of Alzheimer's and in her Savior's arms. She was the devoted wife of Robert A. Charles for 50 years and patiently listened to all his jokes. Bob and Melinda were beyond blessed to have a mother who loved them unconditionally: sledding with us, allowing...
Frank W. Smith, Jr.
Jan 7, 2016
Frank "Smitty" Smith passed away at his home on Thursday, January 7, 2016. Frank was an amazing man. He served in the Marines in WWII as a corporal where he was honorably discharged. He has 3 beautiful children (Ron, Frank, and Carol), and a large extended family that he loved with all of his heart. Always, active and full of...
Mary Ellen Noel (Nee Cunningham)
Jan 7, 2016
Mary Ellen Cunningham Noel, of Bryn Mawr, passed away on January 7, 2016 after a long illness surrounded by the love of family and friends. Born in Darby and raised in Brookhaven, she was a daughter of Charles and Helen Graham Cunningham and resided in Westtown before moving to her late residence in 1984. Mary Ellen was a longtime real...
Josephine H. Whittaker (Nee Curran)
Jan 6, 2016
Josephine H. Curran Whittaker, 81, of Aston died January 5, 2016 at her home after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Douglass Township, PA she was a daughter of the late John F. and Stella D. Christman Curran and lived in Chester before moving to Aston in 1960. Mrs. Whittaker was a devoted wife, mother, grand and great...
Gary J. Diillio
Jan 4, 2016
Gary J. DiIllio, 68, of Prospect Park died January 4, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Philadelphia and reared in Ridley Park, he was a son of the late Frank A. and Mildred Laurelli DiIllio and moved to his late residence in 1978. Gary attended Ridley Park High School and Delaware County Community College and graduated...
Harry D. Moore
Jan 3, 2016
Harry D. Moore, 66, of Holmes died January 3, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Chester and reared in Linwood, he was a lifelong resident of Delaware County. Harry graduated from Chichester High School, class of 1967 and served in the US Army during Vietnam. He was most recently employed by Acme Markets in Media...
John Albert Whittaker, Jr.
Dec 28, 2015
John Albert Whittaker, Jr., 89 of Aston died December 28, 2015 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor. Born in Whitemarsh Township he was son of the late John Albert and Lydia B. Shupe Whittaker, he lived in Chester before moving to Aston in 1960. Mr. Whittaker was a veteran of the U.S. Navy who served during World War II and...
William J. Sekel
Dec 28, 2015
William J. Sekel, 73 of Ridley Park died December 28, 2015 at Broomall Health & Rehab. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of William J. and Mildred DiCicco Sekel and lived in Chester before moving to his late residence 50 years ago. William graduated from St. James High School, class of 1960 and was employed by Acme Markets. He...
Shawn F. Henry
Dec 26, 2015
Shawn F. Henry, 33 of Woodlyn died suddenly December 26, 2015. Born in Upland, he was the son of Susan B. Montgomery Henry and Brian D. Henry and was a lifelong resident of Ridley Township. Shawn graduated from Ridley High School, class of 2000 and was employed by Universal Pressure Pumping, Inc. He served in the US Navy from 2001-2006....
Clifford E. Mccleaft
Dec 24, 2015
Clifford E. McCleaft 89 of Potter County, died December 24, 2015 at Keystone Villa in Ephrata, PA. Born in Aston Mills, PA, he was the son of the late Clifford and Anna Pennington McCleaft. Clifford was a truck driver for J. Ray Patterson, retiring in 1988 and previously worked at General Steel Company. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran,...
Daniel J. Ryan
Dec 22, 2015
Daniel J. Ryan, 88, of Woodlyn died December 22, 2015 at Prospect Park Health and Rehab. Born in Darby, he was son of the late John Joseph and Helen Marie Kennedy Ryan and has resided at his late residence for 80 years. Daniel graduated from Ridley Township High School, class of 1945 and worked as a tool and die maker...
