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...
Victoria Roberts Jillson
Jul 11, 2015
Victoria "Pic" Roberts Jillson 71 of Ridley Park, died July 11, 2015 at Crozer Chester Medical Center after a long illness. Born in Camden, NJ, Vicky was the daughter of the late George F. and Madeline B. McFeeley Roberts and lived in Haddonfield, NJ before moving to her late residence 50 years ago. She was a Paralegal for Martha VonRosensteel,...
Thomas J. Tobin
Jul 10, 2015
Thomas J. Tobin 91 of Ridley Park, died July 10, 2015 at his home. Born and raised in Philadelphia, he was son of the late Thomas J. and Ellen Lauer Tobin and has lived at his late residence for 46 years. He was last employed as a supervisor by the U.S. Postal Service in the Ridley Park office, retiring in...
Manuel Raymond Freire
Jul 10, 2015
Manuel Raymond Freire 61 of Crum Lynne, died July 10, 2015 at Crozer Chester Medical Center. Born in Garden City, NY, he was son of Manuel B. and the late Mary E. Nolan Freire, living in Ridley Park before moving to his late residence eight years ago. Raymond graduated from the Church Farm School in Paoli and West Chester University...
William F. Trainer
Jul 9, 2015
William F. Trainer, 40, of Ridley Park died on July 9, 2015 at Taylor Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of William J. Trainer and the late Carol M. Fiego Trainer. William graduated from Ridley High School and was a member of the Church of St. Madeline. He was an avid reader, enjoyed the NJ Shore, beaches and...
Paul M. Martin
Jul 5, 2015
Paul M. Martin, 58, of Swarthmore died on July 5, 2015 at the home of his sister. Born in Lynn, MA, he lived in Somersworth, NH, Rochester, NH and Falls Church, before moving to his late residence 12 years ago. Paul was the son of the late Maurice Edgar Martin and Theresa Eva Marie Beaupre Martin. He graduated from Somersworth...
Albert J. Anthony, Jr.
Jul 4, 2015
Albert J. Anthony, Jr., 70, of Lester died on July 4, 2015 at Taylor Hospital. Born in Chester, he lived in Eddystone for 37 years before moving to his late residence seven years ago. Al was the son of the late Albert J. and Josephine Markiewicz Anthony. He was employed as a mechanic for Westinghouse Corp. and served in the...
William Hayden
Jul 2, 2015
William Hayden, 65, of Exton, PA, died on July 2, 2015 at home. Born in Chester, he lived in Australia before moving to his late residence eight years ago. William graduated from Sharon Hill High School, class of 1968 where he played many sports and he also graduated from Shippensburg College in 1973. William was employed by Lowe's in Downingtown...
Joanne N. Hahn
Jul 1, 2015
Joanne N. Hahn 68 of Norwood, died July 1, 2015 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor. Born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, she lived in West Chester before moving to Norwood 40 years ago. She was a Library Assistant in the Wolfgram Memorial Library at Widener University for 20 years, retiring in 2010 Joanne was a graduate of Henderson High School,...
