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William A. Hemphill

William A. Hemphill

Jan 6, 2014

William A. Hemphill 62 of Glenolden, died on January 6, 2015 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor. Born in Darby, he lived in Prospect Park before moving to his late residence twelve years ago. He was employed in the Maintenance Department at Jefferson University Hospital. He was a graduate of Darby Colwyn High School, class of 1970 and served in...

Charles E. Murray

Charles E. Murray

Jan 6, 2014

Charles E. Murray 85 of Aston died on January 6, 2014 at the Taylor Hospice Residence in Ridley Park. Born in Madisonville, KY, he lived in Claymont before moving to his late residence in 1977. He was an operator in the Filter plant at Sun Oil Company for over 40 years, retiring in 1985. Mr. Murray was U.S. Army veteran,...

Margaret A. Stemple (Nee Sefchick)

Margaret A. Stemple (Nee Sefchick)

Jan 6, 2014

Margaret A. Sefchick Stemple, 90 of Ridley Park, passed away January 6, 2014 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor. Born in Clarence, PA, daughter of the late Michael and Verna Seprish Sefchick, she had lived in Ridley Park since 1970. Margaret was a member of The Church of St. Madeline, where she volunteered at the church's bingo events and was...

Anna L. Catoia (Nee Lesenovich)

Anna L. Catoia (Nee Lesenovich)

Jan 6, 2014

Anna L. Lesenovich Catoia, 90, of Thornton, died January 6, 2014 at Brinton Manor. Born in Centralia, PA, she was daughter of the late Michael and Anna Davidonis Lesenovich. Anna lived in Folsom and Boothwyn prior to moving to her late residence. Anna was a member of Our Lady of Peace R.C. Church. She enjoyed bowling, reading, cards and going...

Anna T. Iacono (Nee Polli)

Anna T. Iacono (Nee Polli)

Jan 6, 2014

Anna T. Polli Iacono, 84 of Folsom died January 6, 2014 at Taylor Hospital. Born in Mahonoy City, daughter of the late John and Margaret M. Dugan Polli, Anna lived in Chester prior to moving to her late residence 60 years ago. She was a member of Our Lady of Peace R.C. Church and had previously been employed as a...

Felix J. Miller

Felix J. Miller

Jan 5, 2014

Felix J. Miller 88 of Aston, died on January 5, 2014 at his home. Born in Chester, Mr. Miller has lived at his late residence for 59 years. He was a supervisor at Scott Paper Company for 35 years, retiring in 1988. Mr. Miller was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving during WWII. He loved yard work, gardening and longed to...

Lorraine Milhous (Nee Elliott)

Lorraine Milhous (Nee Elliott)

Jan 5, 2014

Lorraine Milhous (nee Elliott), of LIma, died January 5, 2014. Wife of the late Richard T. Milhous, mother of Sharon L. Milhous (Andrew Repetto) and Susan L. Bintz (Rob), grandmother of Derek and Ryan Bintz and Philip Repetto and great grandmother of Logan Bintz. Funeral Service and Burial: Private. Memorial Gifts to a charity of the donor's choice.

C. Robert Malone

C. Robert Malone

Jan 3, 2014

C. Robert Malone, 85, of Ridley Park died January 3, 2014 at Taylor Hospice Residence. Born in Delta, PA, son of the late Charles R. and Latona P. Thomas Malone, he was a lifelong resident of Delaware County. Robert was a graduate of Ridley Park High School, class of 1946 and Temple University with a BS in Electrical Engineering. He...

James W. Gustin, Jr.

James W. Gustin, Jr.

Jan 3, 2014

James W. (Jim) Gustin, Jr., 89, of Aston, died January 3rd, at his home. Mr. Gustin was born in 1924, in Colwyn, Pennsylvania, to James and Mary (Childs) Gustin. He was the brother of the late Edwin C. Gustin of Colwyn. Jim graduated from Darby High School. After graduation he joined the Army and served in World War II in...

Albert Owen Fausnaught

Albert Owen Fausnaught

Jan 1, 2014

Albert Owen Fausnaught, 82, of Upper Chichester, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 1, 2014, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family. Albert was born on December 25, 1931. He was an employee of Sun Oil Co. for 38 ½ years. Albert was a committed Christian who enjoyed sharing the Gospel, fellowshipping with the body of...

John "Jack" Q. Johnston

John "Jack" Q. Johnston

Dec 31, 2013

John Q. "Jack" Johnston, 98, of Springfield died December 31, 2013 at Delaware County Memorial Hospital. Born in Paisley, Scotland, son of the late Nellie and James A. Johnston, he lived in Aston prior to moving to his late residence three years ago. Jack was a graduate of Eddystone High School, class of 1934 and served in the U.S. Army...

Sydney C. Robinson

Sydney C. Robinson

Dec 31, 2013

Sydney C. Robinson, 27 of Collingdale, died December 31, 2013. Born in Bristol, PA, he lived in Philadelphia prior to moving to his late residence one year ago. Sydney attended the Independent Baptist Academy and was a born again Christian. He was employed as a carpenter and enjoyed fishing and basketball. Sydney loved drawing and wrote poetry, but most important...

Victor "Mickey" M. Orio

Victor "Mickey" M. Orio

Dec 31, 2013

Victor M. "Mickey" Orio, 86, of Eddystone died December 31, 2013 at Crozer-Keystone Hospice at Taylor. Born in Chester, son of the late Maurizio and Maria Barbato Orio, he had lived in Eddystone since 1977. Mickey was a graduate of Chester High School, class of 1946. He was a salesman for E & S Auto for 44 years. Mickey loved...

David A. Smith

David A. Smith

Dec 30, 2013

David A. Smith, 54, of Lake Wales, Fl, formerly of Darby and Eddystone, died on December 30, 2013. David was a graduate of Darby-Colwyn High School and worked for the US Postal Service. He was father of Kelley Ross (John), Angel Harris, Casey and Jamie Smith and grandfather of Elijah Harris. Funeral Service 11AM Saturday at the Church of the...

Edward J. Dwyer

Edward J. Dwyer

Dec 29, 2013

Edward J. Dwyer 91 of Aston, died December 29, 2013 at Sunrise at Granite Run. Born and reared in Chester, he has lived in Aston for 59 years. Edward was last employed as a furnace operator for Philadelphia Quartz Company and previously worked at former Sinclair/ BP Refinery, the Philadelphia Shipyard and Fibre Metal Products. Mr. Dwyer was a very...

Gloria Jean Burke (Nee Borland)

Gloria Jean Burke (Nee Borland)

Dec 28, 2013

Gloria Jean Borland Burke, 85, of Ridley Park died peacefully December 28, 2013 at her home. Born in Chester, daughter of the late Raymond and Catherine Welsh Burke, she had been a resident of Ridley Park for 54 years. Gloria was a graduate of Chester High School, class of 1946 and was a member of the Church of St. Madeline....

Marianne Rose Sebak (Nee Samahod)

Marianne Rose Sebak (Nee Samahod)

Dec 28, 2013

Marianne Rose Samohod Sebak, 59, of Ridley Park died on December 28, 2013 at Taylor Hospital. Born in Chester PA, Marianne was the daughter Rosemary Samohod and the late Joseph Samohod, and she had lived in Ridley Park for the past 23 years. She was employed as a one–on-one teacher's assistant for the Ridley School District for over 10 years...

Richard A. Dolack

Richard A. Dolack

Dec 26, 2013

Richard A. "Dick" Dolack, 79, of Secane, died December 26, 2013 at Lankenau Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, he lived in Yeadon before moving to his late residence in 1962. Dick graduated from Yeadon High School in 1952 and served in the US Navy during the Bay of Pigs. He worked for the Upper Darby School District and previously worked as...

Gladys T. Nasella (Nee Falcone)

Gladys T. Nasella (Nee Falcone)

Dec 23, 2013

Gladys T. Falcone Nasella, 79, of Ridley Park, died December 23, 2013 at Presbyterian Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Falco and Elisabeta Celona Falcone, she lived in South Philadelphia prior to moving to her late residence in 1955. Gladys graduated in the top 25 of her class at Hallahan High School. After high school she chose to...

Marjorie L. Sutcliffe

Marjorie L. Sutcliffe

Dec 23, 2013

Marjorie L. Sutcliffe 74, a 50 year resident of the Grace Park section of Ridley Township, died December 23, 2013 at Crozer Chester Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Born in Drexel Hill, Marjorie was the daughter of the late Henry W. and Marjorie E. Baillie Wendt. She last worked as a Baggage Claim clerk for U.S. Air. Marjorie...

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