Obituaries

Apr 23, 2014

Marcia L. Eberhard Bender 67, a lifelong resident of Upper Chichester, died April 23, 2014 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Marcia was a baker at Super Fresh Market and a graduate of Chichester High School, class of 1965. She loved to read and travel with her sister, however, her life was centered on her grandchildren.

Marcia was...

Apr 22, 2014

Joseph P. Dougherty, 64, of Port Orange, FL died on April 22, 2014 at his home. Born and raised in Chester, he was son of the late Joseph T. and Mildred B. Sell Dougherty. He graduated from St. James High School, class of 1967 and was a member of St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church.

Joseph was...

Apr 21, 2014

Vincent J. Orio 91 of Milmont Park, died April 21, 2014 at The Wallingford. Born in Chester, he lived in the Sun Village section of the city before moving to his late residence in 1961. He was an Expeditor at Penn Ship Company (former Sun Ship Company) in Chester, retiring in 1987. Mr. Orio previously worked for Baldwin, Lima,...

Apr 21, 2014

Olga Worhacz Lambrecht, 95 of Middletown, DE died April 21, 2014 at Foulk Manor North. Born in Shamokin, she lived in Philadelphia before moving to her late residence. Olga graduated from Episcopal Hospital School of Nursing and received a BS and an MA from the University of Pennsylvania. She was also a member of Sigma Theta Tau, the International Honor...

Apr 19, 2014

James Vincent Palo 96 of Folsom died April 19, 2014 at ManorCare in Towson, MD. Born in Poland Mines, PA, he lived in Chester before moving to Folsom 58 years ago. He was a Letter Carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 31 years, retiring in 1973. Mr. Palo graduated from Chester High School in 1937 and was a U.S....

Apr 18, 2014

Gary J. Nattress 56, of Prospect Park, PA passed away at home on April 18, 2014 surrounded by his loving family and friends after a valiant battle with cancer. Born at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park, he was raised and educated in Norwood and was a 1975 graduate of Interboro High School.

Gary and his wife Susan...

Apr 17, 2014

James K. Bagley 84 of Eddystone, died April 17, 2014 at Neighborhood Hospice in West Chester. Born in Chester, Mr. Bagley has lived at his late residence for 62 years. He was a Supervisor at Boeing Company and a U.S. Navy veteran, serving during the Korean War. Mr. Bagley was a member of VFW Post 777 and the American...

Apr 8, 2014

Janet M. Oettel 79, of Woodlyn, died on April 8, 2014 at the Prospect Park Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Philadelphia, Janet was  daughter of the late Frank H. and Virginia R. Spencer Wister. She last worked at the Sunnyhill Laundry in Woodlyn and was the "Greatest Mom" to her daughters and also their friends. She is survived by...

Apr 6, 2014

Richard D. "Rich" Oropeza, Jr. 45, of Aston, died April 6, 2014 at Crozer Chester Medical Center due to complications following surgery. Born in Chester, he lived in Linwood before moving to Aston 31 years ago. Rich was a graduate of Sun Valley High School, class of 1986 and a U.S. Navy veteran. He enjoyed photography and fishing but...

Apr 2, 2014

R. Scott Zurinsky, 53, of Essington, died April 2, 2014 at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Scott was born in Ridley Park and lived in Florida prior to moving back to Pennsylvania twenty years ago. He attended Ridley schools and graduated from Interboro High School, class of 1978. Scott earned an Associate's Degree...

Apr 1, 2014

John E. "Pat" Patton 80, of Boothwyn, died on April 1, 2014 at Monticello House at Riddle Village. Born in Philadelphia, he was son of the late Francis and Naomi Knocke Patton and lived in Ridley Park before moving to his late residence in 1973. Pat was an Electrician for IBEW Local 98 and previously worked at the Philadelphia Navy...

Mar 26, 2014

Ruth (nee Thomas) Tini Snow 77, a 51 year resident of Media, died March 26, 2014 at home with her family by her side. Mrs. Snow was born January 3, 1937 in Chester, PA to Wilbur E. and Sarah E. (Carpenter) Thomas. Mrs. Snow was raised in Ridley Township with her sister, the late Dolores Thomas Robinson who died...

Mar 25, 2014

Steven J. Cardullo, Jr., 57, of Philadelphia, died on March 25, 2014 at Temple University Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, he was son of the late Steven J. and Elvira Thomasino Cardullo. Steven was a stand-up comedian.

Survivors: his daughters, Rene' M. Cardullo, Michelle P. Cardullo and Miranda M. DeMore; also his former wife Vivienne R. Cardullo.

Mar 22, 2014

Sandra I. Dawson Bogardus, 70, of Chester, died on March 22, 2014 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Born in Upper Darby, she was daughter of the late Harry C., III and Mildred Barrow Dawson. Sandy lived in Delaware prior to moving to her late residence 21 years ago. She was employed by the former M.B.N.A., now Bank of America, as...

Mar 18, 2014

John J. Tingle 87 a resident of Ridley Park for the past 60 years, died on March 18, 2014 at Westbury Health and Rehab in Conyers, GA. Born in Philadelphia, he was son of the late Henry E. and Margaret Swift Tingle. John was an electrician for IBEW Local 98 for 42 years, retiring in 1989. He enjoyed boating...

Mar 18, 2014

Richard R. "Richie" Sinni 79 of Swarthmore, a devoted husband, father and grandfather, died on March 18, 2014 at home. Born in Philadelphia, he lived in Southwest Philadelphia before moving to his late residence 14 years ago. Richie was last employed by ABB Company, formerly ITE Company in Philadelphia. He was a member of Notre Dame deLourdes R.C. Church...

Mar 16, 2014

Robert Harold Titerence 65 of Folsom, died on March 16, 2014 in York County. Born in Upper Darby, he was son of the late Harold James and Anna Wisniewski Titerence. Robert was a lifelong resident of Delaware County and lived at his late residence 43 years. He was a Property Manager for the Hayman Group. Robert was a graduate...

Mar 15, 2014

Kimberly A. Gray 51 of Williston, SC, died on March 15, 2014. Born in Upland, PA she lived in Aston prior to moving to her late residence 12 years ago. Kimberly was an active member of the Carolina Boxer Rescue. She was the proud wife of the late Mike Gray.

Survivors: her sons Christopher A. Dube and...

Mar 13, 2014

Lee R. Bowers, 88 of Ridley Park died March 13, 2014 at Crozer-Keystone Hospice at Taylor Hospital. Born in Landisburg, son of the late David and Margaret Rice Bowers, he lived in Prospect Park prior to moving to his late residence in 1954. Mr. Bowers was a US Navy Veteran who served during World War II, he received the Pacific...

Mar 12, 2014

Mildred L. Duck Upton, 89, died March 12, 2014 at Belvedere Nursing Home.  Born in Fayette, AL, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Nola Moore Duck. Mildred was a longtime resident of Woodlyn and was employed by FMC Corp. prior to her retirement. Mildred was the wife of the late William H. Upton, her husband of 53...