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Margaret "Peggy" L. Dinicola (Nee Leonard)

Margaret "Peggy" L. Dinicola (Nee Leonard)

Mar 30, 2015

Margaret L. "Peggy" Leonard DiNicola, 83, of Ridley Park, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 30, 2015. Born in Chester, she was the daughter of the late Alfonso and Margaret Albany Leonard and moved to Ridley Park 60 years ago. Peggy graduated from Chester High School, class of 1949 and was a member of the Church of...

Leonard S. Knox

Leonard S. Knox

Mar 29, 2015

Leonard S. Knox, 57, of Chester PA, died March 29, 2015 at Golden Living Center in Lower Merion Township. Born and raised in Ridley Park PA son of the late Harold L. and Esther Walker Knox, he moved to Chester over 20 years ago. Leonard graduated from Ridley High School, class of 1976 and received his Associate's Degree from Anthum...

Peter "Paul" Manera

Peter "Paul" Manera

Mar 27, 2015

Peter "Paul" Manera, 92 of Ridley Park died March 27, 2015 at Crozer-Chester Medical Center. Born in Messina, Italy, son of the late Rosario and Rosaria Mancuso Manera, Paul lived in the Germantown section of Philadelphia before moving to Ridley Park in 1972. Mr. Manera retired from the Defense Supply Agency after 35 years employed as an electrician, he also...

Sarah Elizabeth Ozaluk

Sarah Elizabeth Ozaluk

Mar 27, 2015

Sarah Elizabeth Ozaluk 90, of Eddystone, passed away peacefully on March 27,2015. Born September 17, 1924, to the late James and Helen Higgins of Woodlyn, PA. Sarah was a graduate of Ridley High School class of 1944 and worked for several years at Scott Paper Co., Chester where she met the love of her life Max Ozaluk of Eddystone. Sarah...

James J. Pentimall

James J. Pentimall

Mar 24, 2015

James J. Pentimall 79 of Ridley Park died March 24, 2015 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor. Born in Philadelphia, he was son of the late Joseph and Jennie Fannelli Pentimall and lived in Upper Darby before moving to his late residence in 1963. Jim was last employed by the County of Delaware for 12 years, retiring in 2004 and...

Eleanor Lorraine Kimmel (Nee Klinger)

Eleanor Lorraine Kimmel (Nee Klinger)

Mar 22, 2015

Eleanor Lorraine Kimmel (nee Klinger), aged 89, of Aston, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 22, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Fred A. Kimmel, and a great grandson, Niikoe Scheitlin. During WWII Eleanor supported the war effort by working as a welder for Budd Company in Philadelphia. She also worked as...

Kenneth D. Renshaw

Kenneth D. Renshaw

Mar 21, 2015

Kenneth D. Renshaw, 67, a lifelong resident of Aston, died March 21, 2015 at home. Born in Chester, he was son of the late Albert P. and Martha A. Huber Renshaw and brother of the late Albert P. Renshaw, Jr., who died Dec. 21, 2011. Kenneth was a graduate of Sun Valley High School, class of 1965 and was employed...

Martin M. Wendel

Martin M. Wendel

Mar 15, 2015

Martin M. "Marty" Wendel, 86, died March 15, 2015 at Rose Tree Place. Born in Shamokin, Marty lived in Glen Mills and Claymont before returning to Glen Mills 14 years ago. He was a Chemical Engineer for DuPont Company for 43 years where he developed several patents and computer programs. Marty was a graduate of Archmere Academy, the University of...

Mary P. Bufano (Nee Flynn)

Mary P. Bufano (Nee Flynn)

Mar 15, 2015

Mary P. Flynn Bufano 82 of Eddystone died March 15, 2015 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor. Born in Media, Mary lived in Chester before moving to her late residence 27 years ago. She was a devout member of St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church. Mary previously waitressed at Linton's Restaurant in Chester. She enjoyed sitting on her porch talking...

Lucy M. Citerone (Nee Romualdi)

Lucy M. Citerone (Nee Romualdi)

Mar 14, 2015

Lucy M. Romualdi Citerone 90 of Morton died March 14, 2015 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor. Born in Chester, Lucy lived in Bethel Township before moving to her late residence in 1959. She was a graduate of Chester High School, class of 1942 and a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Lucy enjoyed cooking and was totally dedicated...

Frances T. Mccarthy (Nee Millard)

Frances T. Mccarthy (Nee Millard)

Mar 13, 2015

1929-2015 Frances T. (nee Millard) McCarthy, 86 of Ridley Park, passed away on March 13, 2015. Fran was a resident of Ridley Park and a member of St. Madeline Parish for 83 years before moving to Little Flower Manor in Darby where she received excellent care by a devoted staff. She was a graduate of Notre Dame High School, Moylan...

Kara L. Barnard (Nee Coppola)

Kara L. Barnard (Nee Coppola)

Mar 12, 2015

Kara L. Coppola Barnard, 41, lifelong resident of Ridley Park, died on March 12, 2015 at home. Born in Philadelphia, she was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 1991 and Beaver College, class of 1995. Kara was employed as secretary to the Dean at Widener University for three years. She previously worked at GSI Commerce in King of...

James E. Henry

James E. Henry

Mar 11, 2015

James E. Henry, 84 of Brookhaven died March 11, 2015 at Fair Acres Geriatric Center. Born in Portsmouth, ME, son of the late Ralph and Lucille Henry, he lived in West Goshen before moving to his late residence 31 years ago. Mr. Henry was a veteran of the US Army who served during the Korean War. He was employed as...

John Cepis

John Cepis

Mar 9, 2015

John Cepis 96 of Prospect Park died March 9, 2015 at his home. Born in Cleveland, Ohio and has lived at his late residence for over 57 years. John was a plant manager for Medford Meats in Chester for 42 years. He served in the U.S. Navy/Coast Guard in the Pacific theatre during WWII. John was a member of St....

Susanna M. Rosanowitch (Nee Durst)

Susanna M. Rosanowitch (Nee Durst)

Mar 7, 2015

Susanna M. Durst Rosanowitch 96 of Glen Mills died March 7, 2015 at her home. She was the beloved wife of the late Francis J. Rosanowitch, daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Schneider Durst and sister of the late Elizabeth Steck. Susanna is survived by her daughters Frances Tidball (late Ben) and Arleen Comuso (Mario); grandmother of William Tidball,...

Francis T. Franklin

Francis T. Franklin

Mar 6, 2015

Francis T. "Frank" "Bud" Franklin 80 of Morton died March 6, 2015 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor. Born in Darby, Frank has been a resident of Morton since 1972. He worked for Mac and Sam Chrysler in Clifton Heights, retiring in 1972 and previously was parts manager for numerous Volkswagon Dealerships. Frank was a member of the Volkswagon Parts...

Margaret A, Celley

Margaret A, Celley

Mar 4, 2015

Margaret A. Celley of Ridley Park, died Wednesday March 4, in her 92nd year. Born in Arden Delaware,Peggy Celley was a Ridley Park resident for almost 90 years. Wife of the late Albert J. Celley, former manager of Duke Ellington and his Orchestra, and beloved mother of the late John J. Celley, Peggy is survived by her brother Theodore Roosevelt...

Mary E. Ponci (Nee Repici)

Mary E. Ponci (Nee Repici)

Feb 28, 2015

Mary E. Repici Ponci, 92 of Swarthmore died Feburary 28, 2015 at her home. Born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Frank and Victoria LaRocca Repici, she lived in Southwest Philadelphia prior to moving to her late residence 57 years ago. Mary loved playing bingo and tennis as well as watching Phillies baseball games. She enjoyed cooking and baking, and...

C. Robert Katein

C. Robert Katein

Feb 28, 2015

C. Robert "Bob" Katein, Jr. 91, a lifelong resident of Ridley Park, died February 27, 2015 at his home. Born in Holmes, he was son of the late Constantine R. and Loretta Conley Katein. Bob was an Inspector for Sun Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company, retiring in 1986. He graduated from St. Gabriel's School and St. James High School. He...

Theodoros Nazaridis

Theodoros Nazaridis

Feb 28, 2015

Theodoros Nazaridis, 76 of Media died February 28, 2015. Born in Greece, he came to the United States in 1971, settling in Eddystone prior to moving to his late residence 10 years ago. Theodoros was an active member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church. He was a career union painter retiring in 2004. He was devoted to his loving family...

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