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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...

Deborah "Debbie" L. Grosso (Greager)

Deborah "Debbie" L. Grosso (Greager)

Dec 21, 2013

Deborah L. "Debbie" Greager Grosso, 57, of Aston died December 21, 2013 at Bryn Mawr Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Earl F. and Anna M. Newman Greager, Mrs. Grosso lived in Shamokin and Ridley Park prior to moving to her late residence 36 years ago. Debbie was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 1975. She...

Vito T. Canuso

Vito T. Canuso

Dec 20, 2013

Vito T. Canuso 90 of Upper Chichester, died December 20, 2013 at his home. Born in Philadelphia, he lived in Aston before moving to his late residence 20 years ago. Vito last worked at Wawa Food Stores for 10 years, retiring in 1995 and formerly owned and operated deli's in the Aston area. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving...

Robert "Reds" J. Inforzato

Robert "Reds" J. Inforzato

Dec 20, 2013

Robert J. "Reds" Inforzato, 70, of Ridley Park, died on December 20, 2013 at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, son of the late Calvin and Dorothy Dillon Inforzato, Robert had lived in Ridley Park for the past 11 years. Reds was a member of the Church of St. Madeline and was employed as a Book Binder at National Publishing...

James Joseph Cromley

James Joseph Cromley

Dec 17, 2013

James Joseph Cromley, 70, of Ridley Park, died December 17, 2013 at his summer home in Bowers Beach, DE. Born and raised in Philadelphia, son of the late Anthony T. and Ellen Margaret Jefferies Cromley, James had lived in Ridley Park for the past 12 years. He was last employed as a Ramp Serviceman for American Airlines, retiring in 2002...

Mary V. Sileo (Nee Polito)

Mary V. Sileo (Nee Polito)

Dec 15, 2013

Mary V. Polito Sileo 83 of Morton, died December 15, 2013 at Bryn Mawr Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, she lived there until moving to her late residence in 2004. Mary was a Sales Rep for Jay's Army – Navy store in Philadelphia and previously worked for General Electric. She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help R.C. Church...

Patricia A. Ieradi (Nee O'Brien)

Patricia A. Ieradi (Nee O'Brien)

Dec 14, 2013

Patricia A. O'Brien Ieradi 62 of Woodlyn, died December 14, 2013 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor Hospital. Born in Upland, she lived in Ridley Park before moving to Woodlyn 24 years ago. Patricia was a Health Unit Secretary at Crozer Chester Medical Center for 38 years, retiring in 2011. She was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of...

David Tracey

David Tracey

Dec 13, 2013

David Tracey, 93, of Middletown Township, died December 13, 2013 at Taylor Hospice Residence. Born in Dungannon, Northern Ireland, Dave lived in Media and Parkside before moving to his late residence in 1950. Dave served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a Distribution Manager for American Motors Sales Corporation for 30 years before retiring in...

Mary Ellen Ewart

Mary Ellen Ewart

Dec 10, 2013

Mary Ellen Ewart, 83, of Folsom, died December 10, 2013 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor, peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Born in Ridley Park, she was the daughter of the Late John and Bertha Torris. Mary was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling, cooking, crafts and her trips to Stone...

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