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Thomas P. Laverty

Thomas P. Laverty

Oct 2, 2014

Thomas P. Laverty 70 of Folsom, died October 2, 2014 at his home. Born in Philadelphia and raised in Chester, Tom has lived at his late residence for the past 33 years. He worked at Acme Markets for 32 years, until 1994. He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help R.C. Church and was a U.S. Navy veteran....

Doris M. Harrison (Nee Reeves)

Doris M. Harrison (Nee Reeves)

Sep 29, 2014

Doris M. Reeves Harrison, 93, of Avondale, died September 29, 2014 at her home. Born in Chester, she was daughter of the late Walter and Helen Mowbray Reeves and lived in Aston for 21 years before moving to her late residence in 2005. Doris was a member of the Mount Hope U.M. Church and the Trainer Fire Co. Ladies Auxillary....

Alice Marye Wilson

Alice Marye Wilson

Sep 23, 2014

Alice Marye Wilson, 93, of Granite Farms, died September 23, 2014, at her home. Born in Upland, daughter of the late William Waugh and Elsie May Goodley Wilson, she had lived in Chester before moving to her late residence in 1986. Alice was employed by the Chester-Upland School District as a teacher for 37 years before retiring in 1980 and...

George A. Stamm

George A. Stamm

Sep 17, 2014

George A. Stamm, 48, of Boothwyn, died September 17, 2014 at his home. George was born in Ridley Park and had lived in Brookhaven before moving to his late residence 15 years ago. He graduated from Sun Valley High School, class of 1984 and was employed as a contractor for Bullard and Co. in Boothwyn for the past 20 years....

Theresa M. Kokoszka

Theresa M. Kokoszka

Sep 16, 2014

Theresa M. Kokoszka, 57, a lifelong resident of Aston, died September 16, 2014 at Crozer Chester Medical Center. Theresa referred to herself as a "routine cleaner" at Fair Acres Geriatric Center for the past 23 years. She was predeceased by her father, the late Frank Kokoszka and her stepfather, the late Albert Gaull. Theresa is survived by her mother Rita...

Dorothy "Yonnie" Noce (Nee Natanni)

Dorothy "Yonnie" Noce (Nee Natanni)

Sep 11, 2014

Dorothy "Yonnie" Natanni Noce, 86, of Ridley Park, died September 11, 2014, at her home. Born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late John and Irene Meloni Natanni, she had lived in Ridley Park for 55 years. Yonnie was a member of the Church of St. Madeline. She enjoyed spending her free time at the casinos. Yonnie's greatest joy was when...

Ralph E. Uhrick, Sr.

Ralph E. Uhrick, Sr.

Sep 10, 2014

Ralph E. Uhrick, Sr. 64 of Boothwyn, died on September 10, 2014 at Crozer Chester Medical Center. Born in Philadelphia, he lived in Wellsboro, PA before moving to Boothwyn three years ago. Ralph was an electrician for Hygrade Food Products in Philadelphia and prior to that worked at the Westinghouse Trash to Steam plant. He was a U.S. Marine veteran,...

Myron A. Stemple

Myron A. Stemple

Sep 8, 2014

Myron Stemple, a truly wonderful person passed away on September 8, 2014 at the age of 88. Myron was born in Philadelphia PA, son of Jenny and Joseph Stemple. Myron lived in Ridley Park since 1970, recently returning to California for the past three months to live in Rocklin, CA with his family after losing the love of his life...

Lawrence E. Prendergast

Lawrence E. Prendergast

Sep 8, 2014

Lawrence E. Prendergast, 87 a lifelong resident of Aston died September 8, 2014 at his home. Born in Upland, he was son of the late Lawrence Prendergast and Blanche Ireane Cook Ferry. He was a veteran of both the US Army Air Corp and the Air Force, serving during World War II for which he received the World War II...

William A. Martin

William A. Martin

Sep 3, 2014

William A. "Billy" Martin 55, a lifelong resident of Eddystone, passed away suddenly on September 3, 2014 at his home. Born in Chester, he worked as a painter for many years before his retirement. He was an avid Eagles fan who enjoyed watching the games with his family. Billy was the beloved son of the late James B. and Marie...

Salvatore A. "Sal" Loro, Sr.

Salvatore A. "Sal" Loro, Sr.

Sep 3, 2014

Salvatore A. "Sal" Loro, Sr., 75, of Ridley Park, died September 3, 2014 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor. Born in Philadelphia, son of the late Lee and Carrie Liberati Loro, he lived in Philadelphia prior to moving to his late residence 42 years ago. Sal was employed at Ryerson Steel in Philadelphia for 30 years, retiring in 1999. He...

Nicholas T. Stroffolino

Nicholas T. Stroffolino

Sep 2, 2014

Nicholas T. "Nick" Stroffolino 79 of Prospect Park, died September 2, 2014 at Taylor Hospital. Born in Reading, he lived in Media before moving to his late residence in 1991. Nicholas was the first student from Milton Hershey High School (class of 1952) to attend Hershey Junior College (1960), where he served as President of the Newman Club. From September...

Stella A. Grozak (Nee Koloski)

Stella A. Grozak (Nee Koloski)

Sep 1, 2014

Stella A. Koloski Grozak 87 of Ridley Park, died September 1, 2014 at her home. Born in Freeland, PA, and raised in West Hazelton, she lived in Chester before moving to her late residence 19 years ago. Stella was a member of Our Lady of Peace R.C. Church and enjoyed sewing, water exercising and spending time with her family, especially...

Alice M. Laszek Dibianca

Alice M. Laszek Dibianca

Aug 25, 2014

Alice M. White Laszek DiBianca 75 of Boothwyn, died August 25, 2014 at Taylor Hospice Residence. Born in Chester, she lived in Brookhaven, PA and Rehobeth Beach, DE before moving to her late residence four years ago. Alice was a graduate of Chester High School and a member of St. John Fisher R.C. Church and the Ladies Card Club, in...

Gerald E. Connors

Gerald E. Connors

Aug 23, 2014

Gerald E. Connors 92 of New Holland, died August 23, 2014 at Garden Spot Village. Born in Pittsburgh, he lived in Clifton Heights for 53 years before moving to New Holland in 2003. Gerald was an office manager at St. George's Episcopal Church for six years. He was a graduate of Perry High School in Pittsburgh, class of 1940 and...

Samuel D. Wertman

Samuel D. Wertman

Aug 23, 2014

Samuel D. Wertman, 62, of Chester, died August 23, 2014 at Life Care Hospital. Born in Ridley Park, Samuel was a lifelong resident of Chester. He was the son of the late Nelson Jesse and Margaret F. Wilson Wertman. Samuel was employed by SEPTA as a millwright in the Building and Bridges Department for 26 years and served in the...

Fredrick M. "Fritz" Warner

Fredrick M. "Fritz" Warner

Aug 21, 2014

Fredrick M. "Fritz" Warner Loving son, husband, father and grandfather Fredrick M. "Fritz" Warner, 62, of Ridley Twp., passed away peacefully at home on August 21, 2014. Fritz owned and operated Warner's Sunoco gas station for 43 years. He enjoyed rebuilding his 1979 MGB classic car. He won numerous awards for this car and was an avid member of the...

James E. Dyson

James E. Dyson

Aug 19, 2014

James E. Dyson, 85, of Springfield, died August 19, 2014 at Taylor Hospital. Born in Chester and raised in Norwood, Jim moved to his late residence in 1959. He was an accountant at Smith Kline and French for 30 years and DelCora for 7 years and previously was Auditor for Springfield Township. Jim was a graduate of Glen-Nor High School,...

Vivienne R. Cardullo (Nee Rinaldt)

Vivienne R. Cardullo (Nee Rinaldt)

Aug 19, 2014

Vivienne R. Cardullo, 55, of Folsom, died August 19, 2014. Born in Ridley Park, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Mary Bascelli Rinaldt. Vivienne was a member of the Church of St. Joseph and was employed as a private investigator for the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Survivors: mother of Rene' M. Cardullo, Michelle P....

John "Jack" R. Atherholt

John "Jack" R. Atherholt

Aug 18, 2014

1929-2015 John R. "Jack" Atherholt, 85 of Glen Mills died August 18, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Norwood, son of the late William L. and Ida May Doll Atherholt, he lived in Aston for 42 years prior to moving to his late residence 19 years ago. Jack was a graduate of Glen-Nor High School, class...

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