Virginia "Ginny" Morris
Aug 19, 2015
Virginia "Ginny" Morris, 70 of Ridley Township, passed peacefully with courage and grace on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother whose constant love and support will be greatly missed. Born in Drexel Hill, Ginny graduated from Ridley Township High School in 1963. She enjoyed bowling and was a part...
Bruce A. Hoffsommer
Aug 18, 2015
Bruce A. Hoffsommer, 71, of Ridley Park died on August 18, 2015 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor. Born in Philadelphia, he was son of W. Alfred and Lillian Wood Hoffsommer. Bruce graduated from Ridley Park High School, class of 1962. He also graduated from Ursinus College with a BA in History and served in the US Navy during Vietnam....
Dorothy S. "Dottie" Denofio (Neesaville)
Aug 17, 2015
Dorothy S. DeNofio 91 of Chester died August 17, 2015 at Christina Hospital. Born in Boothwyn, she has been a lifelong resident of Delaware County. Dottie was a graduate of Boothwyn High School and the Chester Hospital School of Nursing. She was a RN at Crozer Chester Medical Center of over 30 years, retiring in 1986. Dottie was a member...
Gaetana "Gay" Lauria
Aug 13, 2015
Gaetana "Gay" R. Lauria 91 of Sewell, NJ died August 13, 2015 at her home. Born in Philadelphia, she was a longtime resident of Whitman Square, NJ before moving to her late home eight years ago. Gay was formerly a hostess at Cavanaugh Restaurant and Bar in Sewell. She was a graduate of Girls High School, class of 1942. Gay...
Lawrence R. Kime
Aug 11, 2015
Lawrence R. "Larry" Kime 75 of Ridley Park died August 11, 2015 at his home. Born in Bryn Mawr , he has lived at his late residence for the past 33 years. Larry was last employed by Plumbmaster for 21 years, retiring in 2003. He was a decorated veteran of the U.S. Air Force Ground Support, serving for 21 years,...
Madeline M. Garcia (Nee Manata)
Aug 9, 2015
Madeline M. Garcia 90 of Ridley Park, died August 9, 2015 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor Hospital. Born and raised in Swarthmore, she lived at her late residence since 1954. She was a member of Notre Dame de Lourdes R.C. Church. Madeline loved cooking, casino's, traveling, but most important to her was family and friends. She was the wife...
Carolyn A. Venuto (Nee Ogle)
Aug 8, 2015
Carolyn A. Ogle Venuto, 70, of Ridley Park died August 8, 2015 at Taylor Hospital. Born in Waynesville, MO, she was daughter of the late Ephraim and Maude Ogle and lived in Yeadon before moving to her late residence 43 years ago. Carolyn was a graduate of Waynesville High School and previously worked as a librarian for Delaware County Community...
Francis X. Schiavello
Aug 4, 2015
Francis X. Schiavello 98, a former Chester Businessman, died August 4, 2015 at St. Mark Village, Palm Harbor Florida. Born in Chester, he lived in Brookhaven before moving to Palm Harbor 47 years ago. He was a fun loving, mischievous and caring man who enjoyed gardening, golf, baseball, football (which he played in his youth), Lawrence Welk and good food....
Regina E. "Jean" Newsome (Nee Krauss)
Aug 3, 2015
Regina E. "Jean" Krauss Newsome, 76, of West Grove died on August 3, 2015 at home. Born in Chester, she was daughter of Harvey & Regina Riggins Krauss. Jean resided in Tampa, FL and Lincoln University before moving to her late residence last year. She enjoyed shopping and consignment shops and was considered a "shopaholic." Jean had a great sense...
Howard J. "Butch" Hall
Aug 1, 2015
Howard J. "Butch" Hall, 76, of Marcus Hook died on August 1, 2015 at Taylor Hospital. Born in Chester, son of Howard W. and Mary A. Gavan Hall, he lived in Bear, DE before moving to his late residence a year and a half ago. Butch was a graduate of Chester High School, class of 1957 and was employed as...
Samantha A. Griffin
Jul 27, 2015
Samantha A. Griffin 21 a lifelong resident of Milmont Park, died on July 27, 2015. She attended Ridley High School and was a member of Our Lady of Peace R.C. Church. Sammy had a very big heart and she especially loved animals. She is survived by her parents, David R. and Amy A. D'Amore Griffin; her sister Sarah Elizabeth Griffin;...
Faye C. Kelly
Jul 26, 2015
Faye C. Howe Kelly 73 of Ridley Park, cherished mother, grandmother, sister and friend went to be with our Lord on July 26, 2015 surrounded by her family. Born in Ridley Park, she lived in Folsom before moving to her late residence 10 years ago. Faye was a member of The Church of St. Madeline and the VFW 928 Ladies...
Lisa A. Torres (Nee Prettyman)
Jul 26, 2015
Lisa A. Torres (nee Prettyman) , 49 of Ridley Park passed away peacefully July 26, 2015 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Lisa was a lifelong resident of Delaware County, and was a graduate of Cardinal O'Hara High School, class of 1983, where she was a member of the swim team. Lisa also attended Widener University. Lisa was...
Nicholas E. "Nick" Drew
Jul 20, 2015
Nicholas E. "Nick" Drew, 36, of Folsom died suddenly surrounded by his loving family on July 20, 2015 at Taylor Hospital. Born in Upper Darby, he was son of James Earl and Martha Helen Zelner Drew and lived in Havertown before moving to his late residence 14 years ago. Nick graduated from Haverford High School, class of 1997, where he...
N. Joseph Dibianca
Jul 18, 2015
N. Joseph DiBianca, 93, of Boothwyn, died peacefully on July 18, 2015. Born in Philadelphia, he was son of the late Joseph and Lena Anis DiBianca. Joe was a resident of Parkview Retirement Community where he enjoyed the company of many wonderful friends. He will be remembered for his love of a good party and dance, his sense of humor,...
Elmira M. Carpenter (Nee Bowen)
Jul 18, 2015
Elmira M. Bowen Carpenter, 87, of Upper Chichester died July 18, 2015 at Brinton Manor. Born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Leroy C. and Carrie Stinsman Bowen. Mrs. Carpenter was a member of the Aston Presbyterian Church and the Upper Chichester Senior Citizens. She loved sewing, baking and spending time with her family and especially her many friends. She...
Anna M. "Ann" Scheivert
Jul 16, 2015
Anna M. "Ann" Scheivert, 94, of Rockdale, died on July 16, 2015 at Fair Acres Geriatric Center. Born in Rockdale, PA, she was the youngest daughter of the late James & Elizabeth Kaas Scheivert. Ann attended St. Francis de Sales School and was a member of the church. She was a former member of the Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality. Ann...
Rosemary Mcmunigal (Nee Casey)
Jul 16, 2015
Rosemary Casey McMunigal died peacefully on July 16, 2015. Her family, her many friends, and anyone lucky enough to have known her entertain not a moment's doubt that God is smiling to have her home. Blessed with a great head and a great heart, Rosemary used her intelligence, strength, and compassion to help others. Her faith led her to believe...
Mary E. "Betty" Dick (Nee Watters)
Jul 14, 2015
Mary E. "Betty" Watters Dick, 78, of Folsom, died on July 14, 2015 at Lifecare Hospital. Born in Philadelphia and raised in Ridley Township, she lived in Towanda and Reading before moving to her late residence 12 ½ years ago. Mary graduated from Ridley High School, class of 1955 and the Chester Hospital School. She was employed by St. Lawrence...
Joseph J. O'Rourke
Jul 14, 2015
Joseph J. O'Rourke, 86, of Swarthmore, died July 14, 2015 at Bryn Mawr Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, he lived in Glenolden before moving to his late residence in 1972. Joe retired in 1992 and last worked for SEPTA. He previously worked as an Electrician at the US Naval Shipyard. Joe was a US Army veteran, serving during WWII and received...
