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Claire M. Reilly
Jul 30, 2014
Claire M. Reilly, 67, of West Chester died July 30, 2014 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Born in Chester, daughter of the late Charles W. and Claire Berry Reilly, she lived in Claymont, DE prior to moving to her late residence 35 years ago. Claire was a graduate of Sun Valley High School, class of 1963. She...
William J. Chandlee
Jul 23, 2014
William J. "Bill" Chandlee 65 of Ridley Park passed on July 23, 2014, peacefully surrounded by family and friends to be with the Lord. Born in Philadelphia, Bill lived in Sharon Hill before moving to his late residence 20 years ago. He last worked for I.A.M. (International Association of Machinists) as a Business Agent for eight years and previously as...
Mildred "Millie" Judge (Nee Hernick)
Jul 19, 2014
Mildred "Millie" Hernick Judge, 95, formerly of Milmont Park died July 19, 2014 at Little Flower Manor. Born in Chesapeake City, MD, daughter of the late Nicholas and Pauline Dolinski Hernick, she lived in Southwest Philadelphia before moving to Milmont Park in 1952. Millie was last employed by Sears Roebuck & Company at the Granite Run Mall for 18 years,...
Dorothy A. Marchetti
Jul 19, 2014
Dorothy A. Marchetti, 84, the family focal point for food, fun, and love died at home on Saturday July 19, 2014. Until most days of recent, she was always busy taking care of her much loved family, cooking up a storm, or out buying gifts without occasion for others. You always felt welcome when you visited with her and always...
Robert N. Pritchard
Jul 17, 2014
Robert N. Pritchard 82 of Ridley Park, died July 17, 2014 at Taylor Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Washington, DC, he lived in Springfield before moving to his late residence in 1965. He last worked for T.A.P. Courier in Philadelphia for 15 years and previously was employed by the County of Delaware and Turney Media Fuel. Robert...
Dorothy M. Kerr (Nee Norbeck)
Jul 16, 2014
Dorothy M. Norbeck Kerr 89 of Ridley Park, died July 16, 2014 at The Wallingford. Born in Philadelphia, she was daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Hanna Robinson Norbeck and lived in Collingdale before moving to her late residence 56 years ago. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church and the Ladies Auxiliary of American...
Rose M. Iacono (Nee Manata)
Jul 15, 2014
Rose M. Manata Iacono 84 of Ridley Park, died on July 15, 2014 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor. Born and reared in Swarthmore, Rose lived at her late residence for the past 59 years. Rose was a member of Notre Dame de Lourdes R.C. Church and a graduate of Ridley Township High School, class of 1948. She enjoyed the...
Shirley A. Finnegan
Jul 14, 2014
Shirley A. Finnegan 79 of Prospect Park, died July 14, 2014 at Prospect Park Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Scranton, Shirley lived in S.W. Philadelphia before moving to Delaware County 20 years ago. She was a member of the Church of St. Madeline and a formerly a very active member of St. Barnabas R.C. Church. She was also a...
Mildred J. Steward
Jul 10, 2014
Mildred J. Steward 82 of Claymont, DE died July 10, 2014 at Naamans Creek Country Manor. Born in Upland, she was daughter of the late Cornelus C. and Mildred Viola Yarnall Steward and lived in Aston before moving to her late residence 3 ½ years ago. Mildred worked at Our Lady of Angels Convent for 35 years, retiring in 2011....
Harry Bakow, Sr.
Jul 10, 2014
Harry Bakow, Sr. of Aston died July 10, 2014 at the Residence at Glen Riddle. Born in Philadelphia, he lived in Springfield prior to moving to Aston 50 years ago. Harry worked for General Electric for 34 years and was a member of St. Francis de Sales R.C. Church. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII with the 3rd...
M. Theresa Mcquade
Jul 8, 2014
M. Theresa Master McQuade, 88, of Ridley Park, died July 8, 2014 at Penn Hospice at Rittenhouse. Born in Collingdale, she was daughter of the late George W. and Marcella Lafferty Master and was a longtime resident of Ridley Park. Theresa was a loyal parishioner of the Church of St. Madeline. She was an avid bowler and loved Philadelphia sports,...
Marciarose M. Patrone (Nee Murphy)
Jul 7, 2014
Marciarose M. Murphy Patrone, 50 of West Chester died July 7, 2014 at her home. Born in Chester, daughter of the late John and Rose Borsello Murphy, she lived in Marcus Hook prior to moving to her late residence 32 years ago. She was a graduate of Chichester High School, class of 1981 and CHI Institute where she received certification...
Shirley L. Reiss (Nee Frindt)
Jul 5, 2014
Shirley L. Frindt Reiss, 86, of Selbyville, DE, a former long time resident of Chichester and Aston, PA, passed away on July 5 at the Brandywine Assisted Living facility after a period of declining health. Born in West Hazleton, Mrs. Reiss was the daughter of the late Albert W. Frindt and Rose A. James. She moved to Chester when she...
Francis J. Mckeown
Jul 2, 2014
Francis J. McKeown, 84 Francis J. McKeown, 84, a longtime resident of Upland, died July 2, 2014 at Crozer Chester Medical Center. Born in Philadelphia, Frank was son of the late Daniel A. and Marie Larson McKeown and had resided at Glen Mills Senior Living for the past two years. He was a finisher at Phoenix Steel Company for 31...
Margaret M. Johnson
Jun 30, 2014
Margaret M. Johnson 88, formerly of Woodlyn, died June 30, 2014 at Ware Presbyterian Village in Oxford. Born in Philadelphia, she was a longtime resident of Woodlyn. Margaret was a member of Our Lady of Peace R.C. Church and a volunteer for Meals on Wheels at the School House Senior Center. She loved animals, enjoyed cooking, entertaining, card games and...
Barry Ambrose Reese
Jun 30, 2014
Barry Ambrose Reese, 74 of Ridley Park died June 30, 2014 at Crozer-Keystone Hospice at Taylor Hospital. Born in Wilkes Barre, PA, son of the late Ambrose McKell and Myrtle Gross Reese, he was a longtime residence of Prospect Park prior to moving to his late residence five years ago. Mr. Reese was a US Navy Veteran who served during...
Patricia I. "Trish" O'Donnell
Jun 29, 2014
Patricia I. "Trish" O'Donnell 46, a lifelong resident of Ridley Park died June 29, 2014 at Taylor Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, Trish was the daughter of the late Raymond F. and Elizabeth L. "Betty" Madison O'Donnell. She was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 1986 and St. Joseph University. Trish loved the beach, crabbing, playing scrabble, cooking and...
Louis A. Schiano
Jun 29, 2014
Louis A. Schiano 81 of Boothwyn, died June 29, 2014 at Crozer Chester Medical Center. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he lived in Dingmans Ferry, PA before moving to Upper Chichester ten years ago. Louis was a retired New York City Police Officer and last worked at the Army Reserve Center in the 78th Division in Mt. Freedom, NJ, retiring...
Lane C. Crandall
Jun 27, 2014
Lane C. Crandall 54 of Essington, died June 27, 2014 at his home. Born in Ridley Park, he lived in the borough until moving to his late residence eight years ago. He worked for Advance Auto Parts and was a member of the Calvary Independent Baptist Church. Lane was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 1977. He loved...
Marilyn J. Wagner (Nee Kessler)
Jun 27, 2014
Marilyn J. Kessler Wagner, 81, of Boothwyn died June 27, 2014 at her home. Born in Danville, PA, daughter of the late Daniel W. and Mildred A. Klase Kessler, she lived in Chadds Ford for 28 years, prior to moving to her late residence in 2001. Marilyn was a graduate of Chester High School Class of 1950. She was last...
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