Professor Leonardo "Boy" Hidalgo
Jan 16, 2013
Professor Leonardo "Boy" Hidalgo, 78, a renowned Filipino artist, recently awarded the Centennial Award for the Arts by the Filipino American Association of Philadelphia, died Wednesday, January 16, 2013 of a heart attack at his home in Prospect Park, PA. He was born in San Fernando, La Union on January 9, 1935 to Leon and Matilde Hidalgo. His art talent...
Jerome "Jerry" H. Jacobs
Jan 12, 2013
Jerome H. "Jerry" Jacobs, 84, of Boothwyn died January 12, 2013 at Glen Mills Senior Living. Born in West Philadelphia, Mr. Jacobs lived in Berwyn prior to moving to his late residence four years ago. Jerry was a graduate of Temple University and received a Masters Degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a PhD from Columbia Pacific University. He...
Geraldine "Gerry" Bogan
Jan 10, 2013
Geraldine "Gerry" Cresta Bogan, 71 of Ridley Park, died January 10, 2013 at Crozer-Keystone Hospice at Taylor Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Barbara Holroyd Cresta and lived in North East Philadelphia before moving to her late residence seven years ago. Gerry was a Nabisco Bakery retiree and a graduate of John Bartrum...
Emmett J. Filippi
Jan 9, 2013
Emmett J. Filippi, 87 of Elkridge, MD, formerly of Aston, died on January 9, 2013 at Howard County General Hospital after a short illness. He served in the U.S. Army from 1945 until 1947 and was retired from Rouse Chamberlin Company. He was husband of the late Louise Stinson Filippi, his wife of 42 years, who died in 1995 and...
Margaret E. Boccelli
Jan 9, 2013
Margaret E. Boccelli, 91, of Folsom, a devoted grandmother and animal lover, died January 9, 2013 at her home. Born in Philadelphia, she was a lifelong resident of Delaware County. She was a keypunch operator at Boeing Company in Ridley Township for 20 years, retiring in 1987. Margaret was wife of the late Vincent A. Boccelli, who died in 1978....
Frederic "Tex" F. Basara
Jan 9, 2013
Frederic F. "Tex" Basara, 81, of Chester died suddenly on January 9, 2013. Tex was an unassuming, kind and gentle man beloved by all who knew him. He never asked a favor but was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. He was a devout Catholic, but also respected and was welcome to many other denominations of...
James G. Peirce, Jr.
Jan 8, 2013
James G. Peirce, Jr., 73 of Aston died January 8, 2013 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Joy A. Flagler Peirce; children Diana J. and Daniel J. Peirce (Rebecca); brothers Donald Peirce and David Peirce; sister Marcia Smith and grandson Micah. Funeral Service 11:00AM Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the Covenant Fellowship Church, One Fellowship Drive, Glen...
Catherine L. Pardo
Jan 8, 2013
Catherine L. Pardo, 89 of Aston, PA and Miami, FL died January 8, 2013 at her home in Aston. Born in Brownsville, PA she lived in N.E. Philadelphia before moving to her late residence in 1991. Catherine attended the Church of St. Joseph and was last employed as a Nanny by the Nasuti Family in Bryn Mawr, PA. She was...
Kimberly Ann Mefford
Jan 7, 2013
Kimberly Ann Harron Mefford, 47 of Woodlyn, died January 7, 2013 at her home. Born in Upland, she lived in Aston before moving to her late residence 16 years ago. Kimberly worked for the County of Delaware as a Court Clerk in Ridley Township for over 13 years until 2001. A graduate of Sun Valley High School, class of 1983,...
Loretta M. O'Rourke (Nee Mccrohan)
Jan 6, 2013
Loretta M. McCrohan O'Rourke, 83, of Swarthmore, died January 6, 2013 at Harlee Manor. Born in Philadelphia, Mrs. O'Rourke lived in Briarcliff prior to moving to her late residence in 1972. She was a graduate of West Catholic High School for Girls, Class of 1947, and was a member of Notre Dame de Lourdes R.C. Church. Loretta was the Manager...
Anna Franko Kupay
Jan 6, 2013
Anna Franko Kupay, 99 Devoted to Family and Home Anna Franko Kupay, 99 of Aston, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, died January 6, 2013 at Riddle Memorial Hospital. She was born in Junedale, PA and lived in Beaver Meadows before moving to the West End of Chester in 1950. She resided in Milmont Park for 37 years...
Florence G. (Nee Taras) Manning
Jan 6, 2013
Florence G. Taras Manning, 86 Florence G. Taras Manning, 86,of Downingtown died January 6, 2013 at Rose Court at Maris Grove. Born in Kulpmont, PA she was daughter of the late Andrew and Elizabeth Kaminski Taras. Florence was a member of Our Lady of Peace R.C. Church. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was wife...
Elizabeth L. Holefelder (Nee Mcnamara)
Jan 5, 2013
Elizabeth L. McNamara Holefelder, 87 of Port Charlotte, FL, formerly of Aston, died January 8, 2013 at Fawcett Memorial Hospital. Born in Conshohocken, she lived in Chester and Village Green until moving to Florida one year ago. She was formerly employed by the County of Delaware at the Court House in Media and was also a local business owner at...
Andrew G. Lesky
Jan 4, 2013
Andrew G. Lesky, of Aston, died on January 4, 2013 at Crozer Chester Medical Center. Born in Philadelphia, PA, Andrew was the son of the late Andrew W. and Arlene Beers Lesky. Survivors: His wife, Ruth Lesky (nee Freiter), daughters Barbara Silano and Sandra Tsaras, sisters Arlene C. Smith, Audrey M. Lesky,and Johanna J. Carrelli and granddaughter Raquel Lee Silano....
Bridget "Betty" T. Guinane (Nee Dambra)
Jan 4, 2013
Bridget T. "Betty" Dambra Guinane, 81, of Ridley Park died January 4, 2013. Born in Philadelphia, Mrs. Guinane had lived in Ridley Park for the past 27 years. Betty was a member of The Church of St. Madeline where she was employed as a secretary for over 10 years, retiring in 2002. Devoted to her family, Betty was a "great...
Mark F. Zappacosta
Jan 4, 2013
Mark F. Zappacosta, 53 Mark F. Zappacosta, 53, of New Castle, DE died suddenly on January 4, 2013 at Christiana Hospital. Born in Chester, Mr. Zappacosta lived in Middletown Township prior to moving to his late residence 27 years ago. Mark was a graduate of Penncrest High School, Class of 1977, and was employed as a Dispatcher at A-One International...
Kenneth E. Lee
Dec 28, 2012
Kenneth E. Lee, 80, of Aston, died December 28, 2012 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor. Born in Lewisburg, PA, he was raised in Chester and then finally moved to Aston in 1962. He served in the US Air Force with four years spent in Okinawa during the Korean Conflict, serving as a Military Police Officer. He worked for 10...
James D. Bartow
Dec 28, 2012
James D. Bartow, 57, of Encino, CA died December 28, 2012. Born in Chester and reared in Ridley Township, Mr. Bartow moved to his late residence 30 years ago. He was a graduate of Ridley High School, Class of 1973, and Penn State University. James was employed as an Information Tech for Farmer's Insurance. He loved Starbucks, movies, script writing,...
Nancy J. Schwarting
Dec 28, 2012
Nancy J. Geyer Schwarting 59, of Aston died December 28, 2012 at her home. Born in Mineola, NY, she lived in Massapequa, NY before moving to Aston in 1987. Nancy was last employed at Wise Originals in Aston and was a member of the Church of St. Joseph. She was a women devoted to her family and especially loved spending...
Louise J. Ryan
Dec 27, 2012
Louise J. "Wee" Ryan 86 Aston, Ft. Meyers, Florida Resident Louise J. "Wee" Ryan 86, of Fort Meyers, FL, died on December 27, 2012. Born in Elam, PA, she was a longtime resident of Aston before moving to Florida four years ago. She was Business Manager for Widener University, retiring in 1985. Louise was a member of the Aston Seniors,...
