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Florence A. Ewalt

Florence A. Ewalt

Dec 6, 2014

Florence A. Ewalt 89 of Ridley Park, died December 6, 2014 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor. Born in Philadelphia, she was daughter of the late Charles and Edna Dodds Shank and has lived at her late resident for over 60 years. Florence formerly was a receptionist for Fronfield and DeFuria Law office in Media. Florence was a graduate of...

Herbert E. Seifert, Jr.

Herbert E. Seifert, Jr.

Dec 4, 2014

Herbert E. Seifert, Jr. 69, of Wallingford died December 4, 2014 at his home. Born in Norristown, son of the late Herbert and Breta Hartman Seifert, he lived in Wayne prior to moving to his late residence three years ago. Mr. Seifert was a graduate of Norristown High School, class of 1963 and had received a Bachelor's Degree in Education...

Louise Ann Craig

Louise Ann Craig

Nov 28, 2014

Louise Ann Craig, 82, formerly of Folsom died November 28, 2014 at Crozer-Chester Medical Center. Born in Chester, daughter of the late Willard E. and Anna M.S. Middleton Craig, she lived in Chester prior to moving to Folsom in 1955. Louise was a graduate of Chester High School, class of 1950 and was a former member of the Prospect Hill...

Theresa L. Tatarelli

Theresa L. Tatarelli

Nov 26, 2014

Theresa L. Tatarelli 92 of Ridley Park, died November 26, 2014 at Fair Acres Geriatric Center. Theresa was manager of the former Adams Clothes Store in Chester. She was a member of the Church of St. Madeline, the Parkside Seniors, St. Rose of Lima Seniors and the St. Katharine Drexel Seniors. Theresa was wife of the late Gilbert M. Tatarelli,...

Theresa G. Stanton

Theresa G. Stanton

Nov 22, 2014

Theresa G. McDermott Stanton 93, of Eddystone, died November 22, 2014 at The Wallingford. She was born in Tarrs Station and has lived at her late residence for over 65 years. Theresa was a member of St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church where she was past president of both the Sodality and the Women's Club. She also was past president...

Eleanor J. Smyth (Nee Mayberry)

Eleanor J. Smyth (Nee Mayberry)

Nov 19, 2014

Eleanor J. Mayberry Smyth, 83 of Milmont Park died November 19, 2014 at the Taylor Hospice Residence. Born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late William J. and Eleanor Murphy Mayberry, she lived in Darby prior to moving to her late residence in 1959. She was a graduate of John J. Hallahan High School, class of 1949 and was a member...

Theresa A. Muhlberger

Theresa A. Muhlberger

Nov 18, 2014

Theresa A. Muhlberger (nee Brennan) 86, of Ridley Park, died Tuesday November 18, 2014. Formerly of Germantown, she was the daughter of the late John F. and Katherine Delaney Brennan. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and a loyal friend. Theresa enjoyed baking, scrapbooking, playing bridge, shopping, socializing with neighbors, but most of all spending time with her family....

Deborah A. Smith (Nee Pezzino)

Deborah A. Smith (Nee Pezzino)

Nov 18, 2014

Deborah A. Smith 58, a lifelong resident of Aston, died November 18, 2014 at her home. Born in Ridley Park, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Margaret Huggins Pezzino. Deborah was a bus driver for the Marple Newtown School District for the past 20 years. She was a loving wife, amazing mother and an extraordinary advisor to...

Faye J. Goodman

Faye J. Goodman

Nov 15, 2014

Faye J. Goodman 75 of Delaware City, DE, died November 15, 2014 at the Governor Bacon Healthcare Center. Born in Chester, she lived in Elsmere and Wilmington before moving to Delaware City in 2011. She was a machine operator at Harowe Servo Controls in West Chester for 19 years, retiring in 1992. Faye loved animals and was a devoted wife,...

Norma V. Parks

Norma V. Parks

Nov 15, 2014

Norma V. Parks 87 a lifelong resident of Boothwyn, died November 15, 2014 at Rose Court, Maris Grove. Born in Marcus Hook, Norma was daughter of the late Frank and Catherine Jordan Voshell. She was an Administrative Assistant at Glen Mills School for 16 years, retiring in 1989 and previously worked at American Viscose Company in Marcus Hook. Norma was...

Rose A. Redding

Rose A. Redding

Nov 14, 2014

Rose A. Redding, 88, died November 14, 2014 at Brinton Manor. She was raised in Eddystone and was a longtime resident of Upland. Rose was a graduate of Eddystone High School and was employed as an executive secretary until her retirement. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church and many Senior groups. Rose was predeceased by...

William "Bill" J. Maristch

William "Bill" J. Maristch

Nov 11, 2014

William J. "Bill" Maristch, 48, of Aston died November 11, 2014 at his home. Bill was born in Ridley Park and was a graduate of Upper Darby High School. He was a member of The Church of St. Joseph in Aston. Bill was an avid sportsfan who loved the Eagles and Flyers. He also enjoyed hunting, camping, watching movies and...

Helen T. Senisch

Helen T. Senisch

Nov 7, 2014

Helen T. Senisch 77 of Woodlyn, died November 7, 2014 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor Hospital. Born and raised in Philadelphia, she has lived at her late residence for 48 years. Helen was a postal clerk for the U.S. Postal Service in the Holmes Office for 24 years, retiring in 2004. She was a member of Our Lady of...

Robert E. Bellwoar

Robert E. Bellwoar

Nov 7, 2014

Robert E. "Bob" Bellwoar, 85 of West Chester and formerly of East Lansdowne died November 7, 2014 at the Prospect Park Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Philadelphia, he was son of the late William and Frances Kelly Bellwoar, Mr. Bellwoar a U.S. Army Veteran. He was last employed as a driver for Community Transit and had previously worked for...

Roma Jay Wright

Roma Jay Wright

Nov 6, 2014

Roma Jay Wright died in her sleep on Thursday, November 6th at Brandywine Senior Living in Haverford, PA. She would have been 105 in less than a month. She was not sick when she died, just tired… Roma was born in Ringtown, PA to Alfred and Emma Jay and had four sisters and 3 brothers. She married LeRoy F.F. Wright...

Grace F. Bishop (Nee Van Horn)

Grace F. Bishop (Nee Van Horn)

Nov 2, 2014

Grace F. Van Horn Bishop, 70, of Aston, went home to be with her Savior, on November 2, 2014, surrounded by family at Taylor Hospice. Born in Philadelphia, Grace held many jobs, but mainly known as a homemaker, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. Grace was a charter member and served for many years in the Philly Deaf Church, which...

John C. O'Leary

John C. O'Leary

Nov 1, 2014

John C. O'Leary 65 of Aston Township, died November 1, 2014 at his home. Born in Philadelphia, John was son of the late Gordon G. and Helen Claire Pulver Hutton O'Leary and lived in Media before moving to his late residence four years ago. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam War and earned the National Defense...

William E. Towlson

William E. Towlson

Oct 29, 2014

William E. Towlson, 86, a longtime resident of Aston, died October 29, 2014 at his home. Bill retired from the Pennsylvania Railroad after 40 years. He served in the US Navy during World War II aboard the USS Pollux. He received the World War II Victory Medal, American Theater, Asiatic-Pacific and China Service Medal, Japanese Occupation Medal and the Good...

Lehman "Lee" W. Touvelle

Lehman "Lee" W. Touvelle

Oct 26, 2014

Lehman W. "Lee" Touvelle, 81 of Aston died October 26, 2014 at his home. Born in Glencoe, OH, son of the late Howard and Alma Kirschner Touvelle, Lee lived in New Orleans prior to moving to his late residence 42 years ago. Mr. Touvelle was a U.S. Army Veteran, receiving the Army of Occupation and Good Conduct Medals. He was...

Richard M. Wiernicki

Richard M. Wiernicki

Oct 23, 2014

Richard M. Wiernicki 67 of Aston Township, died October 23, 2014 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor. Born in Darby, he was son of the late Edward Wiernicki and lived in Chester before moving to his late residence in 2006. Richard was an Aircraft Mechanic at Boeing for 20 years, retiring in 2010. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving...

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