Harry E. Rupertus
Feb 23, 2014
Harry E. Rupertus, 87, of Ridley Park, PA, passed away peacefully at Ambler Nursing & Rehabilitation Center on February 23, 2014. He was predeceased in death by his wife, Lydia (MacDonald) Rupertus and his son Harry F. Rupertus. He was also predeceased by his parents Ebert B. Rupertus and Elsie Drake Loisch. Harry was born and raised in Glenolden, PA...
Thomas S. Booth
Feb 23, 2014
Thomas S. Booth, 56, a lifelong resident of Ridley Park, died on February 23, 2014 at Crozer Chester Medical Center. A graduate of St. James High School, class of 1975, Tom also attended West Chester College. Tom was employed by US Airways as a customer service representative for thirty five years. He was a member of the Church of St....
Crucita Detwiler
Feb 21, 2014
Crucita Detwiler 78 of Aston, died on February 21, 2014 at her home. Born in Puerto Rico, she came to the United States in 1960, settling in Aston. She was wife of the late Charles Detwiler, Jr. her husband of 41 years, who died in 1999 and mother of the late Dwayne W. Detwiler who also died in 1999. She...
Patricia B. Doyle
Feb 18, 2014
Patricia B. Coughlin Doyle (nee Bryant) 77 of Ridley Park died on February 18, 2014 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Born in Decatur, Illinois, she lived in Brookhaven before moving to her late residence five years ago. She was a cashier at the Giant Food Store in Aldan and previously worked at the former Kiddie City in...
Carrie E. Stewart
Feb 18, 2014
Carrie E. Stewart (nee Liberto), 77 of Norwood, entered into eternal peace surrounded by her eight children on February 18, 2014 at Taylor Hospice Residence. Daughter of the late Paul and Mary Liberto, she is also predeceased by her husband Donald E. Stewart, Sr., who died in 1996. Born in Philadelphia, Mrs. Stewart lived in Norwood for 45 years. She...
Kay Courtney Simcox (Nee Brodley)
Feb 17, 2014
Kay Courtney Brodley Simcox, 76, of Ridley Park died February 17, 2014 at Fair Acres Geriatric Center. Born in Wilmington, DE, Mrs. Simcox lived in Folsom prior to moving to her late residence in 1964. She was a graduate of Wilmington High School, class of 1957 and was a member of The Church of St. Madeline. Most important to Kay...
Walter William Kostyk
Feb 13, 2014
Walter William Kostyk Devoted Husband, Father, and Grandfather Walter William Kostyk, 79, contentedly passed away February 13 in the house that his late brothers John, Mike, and Nick tirelessly helped him build. Walter was born on the family farm in Tylersport, PA in 1934, the youngest of eleven children. He often recalled with great fondness how his siblings caringly looked...
Ruth L. Schooley
Feb 11, 2014
Ruth L. Schooley, 77, formerly of Woodlyn died peacefully with her family by her side on February 11, 2014 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor Hospital. Born in Scranton, daughter of the late James Orlando and Annie Louise Stauffer Schooley, she had lived in Woodlyn for 30 years prior to moving to Media six months ago. Ruth was a graduate...
Sallie J. Donohue (Nee Smith)
Feb 9, 2014
Sallie J. Smith Donohue, 68 of Brookhaven died February 9, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Upland, she lived in Collingdale prior to moving to her late residence 48 years ago. Sallie was a graduate of Collingdale High School, class of 1963 and worked as a waitress at the Concordville Inn and previously at the Countryhouse. Sallie was...
Nancy M. Rhodes (Nee Bunel)
Feb 9, 2014
Nancy Marie Rhodes nee Bunel: On Sunday February 9, 2014 the world lost an amazing Mom and woman. She is predeceased by her parents Daniel and Eleanor Bunel and a brother Daniel. She is a graduate of Chester High School Class of 1948. For 59 years she was married to George Rhodes until his passing in 2009. She is survived...
Mary E. Dibruno
Feb 7, 2014
Mary E. DiBruno, 91 of Ridley Park, died on February 7, 2014 at The Wallingford. Born in Philadelphia, she has lived at her late residence for the past 35 years. Mary was a member of the Church of St. Madeline. She was wife of the late James J. DiBruno, her husband of 52 years, who died in 1996 and daughter...
Kathleen A. Crawford
Feb 7, 2014
Kathleen A. Crawford, 90, of Milmont Park, died on February 7, 2014. Born in Leiperville, Kathleen was the daughter of the late Henry and Catherine Hastings McParland. She previously worked at Baldwins Locomotive and was a member of Our Lady of Peace Church. Most important to Kathleen was her devotion to her family. She was the wife of the late...
Helen M. Killen
Feb 4, 2014
Helen M. Killen 95 of Folsom died on February 4, 2014 at Fair Acres Geriatric Center. Born in Philadelphia, Helen has lived at her late residence for the past 63 years. During WWII, she worked for the Philadelphia Naval Yard. Helen was a member of Our Lady of Peace R.C. Church. She loved gardening, her church, family trips to the...
Mary A. Alexander (Nee Mahoney)
Feb 3, 2014
Mary A. Mahoney Alexander, 84 Mary A. Mahoney Alexander, 84 of Downingtown died February 3, 2014 at Villa St. Martha. Born in Girardville, PA, daughter of the late John J. and Eva Kobon Mahoney, she lived in Chester prior to moving to her late residence three years ago. Mary was a graduate of Notre Dame High School for Girls, class...
Mary "Mae" Baker
Feb 1, 2014
Mary C. "Mae" Baker 92, formerly of Folsom died February 1, 2014. Born in Philadelphia, she lived in Folsom for 52 years prior to moving to Sanatoga, PA Mae was a member of Our Lady of Peace R.C. Church. Formerly a secretary for General Electric Company, Mae was very active in the GE Retirees Association. Mae enjoyed working, bowling, the...
H. Gordon Donahay
Jan 31, 2014
H Gordon Donahay, 94, of Woodlyn, PA, and formerly of Edison, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31. Gordon was born on July 5 1920, in Cranbury, New Jersey. As a young man he was a foreman at the Hercules Powder Plant, a high explosives company that met the needs of US armed forces and allies during World...
Margaret Macmichael (Davis)
Jan 31, 2014
Margaret Davis MacMichael, 91, of Swarthmore died January 31, 2014 at her home. Born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Howard O. and Margaret Wood Davis, she lived in Ridley Park prior to moving to her late residence 50 years ago. Margaret had previously been employed as secretary at Hare Chase Insurance in Philadelphia for over 20 years. She was...
Carl S. Hupchick
Jan 28, 2014
Carl S. Hupchick, 74, of Milmont Park, died January 28, 2014 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor. Born in Charleroi, PA, son of the late Carl and Sophia Kostelac Hupchick, he lived in Prospect Park before moving to his late residence in 1965. Carl was employed at Boeing for 18 years retiring in 2002 and previously was employed at Westinghouse...
Helen Windbeck
Jan 27, 2014
Helen S. Windbeck 93 of Chadds Ford, died on January 27, 2014 at home surrounded by her family. Born in Flemington, NJ, Helen was daughter of the late Sigmund and Elizabeth Marcy Siti. Helen was a former longtime resident of Essington, where she raised her family. She was an active member of St. John's Episcopal Church and a dedicated member...
Mary R. Shields (Nee Feeser)
Jan 27, 2014
Mary R. Shields, 102 of West Chester, died on January 27, 2014 at Brandywine Hall. She was born in Lancaster, the daughter of the late George Milton and Elizabeth I. Charles Feeser. Mary lived in Chester before moving to her late residence. Mary was employed by Robert Painter's Appliances as a bookkeeper and she was the oldest member of St....
