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,...
Catherine Walsh Mccarthy
Dec 27, 2012
Catherine Walsh McCarthy, 86, died on December 27th, 2012 . She was born in Chester, PA and was a graduate of Notre Dame High School and Immaculata College in Immaculata, PA. She was employed at Ford Motor Company until she started her family but ultimately coming back to Ford when her beloved late husband Daniel J. McCarthy, Jr., opened a...
Yolanda A. Miller
Dec 26, 2012
Yolanda (Lonnie) A. (DiGregorio) Miller Yolanda died peacefully on December 26, 2012 surrounded by her loving family at the home of her grandson in Upper Providence. Survivors: Her loving husband of 64 years, John J. Miller, devoted daughter, Marilyn (John) Wolk, loving grandson, John-Michael, sister, Alda Price and many nieces and nephews. Pre-deceased by her brother Philip DiGregorio and sister...
James A. Heffernan
Dec 24, 2012
James A. Heffernan, 51 Loving Son, Brother and Uncle James A. Heffernan, 51 of Sharon Hill died December 24, 2012 at his home. Born in Darby, he was a lifelong resident of Delaware County. Jim was last employed as dog groomer at the Mutt Hutt in Folsom and prior to that worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Woodhaven. He...
Dorothy Haughawout
Dec 24, 2012
Dorothy Haughawout of Aston Formerly of Chester Dorothy Haughawout, 75 died December 24, 2012 at Crozer Chester Medical Center. Survivors: her loving husband of 52 years, Glenn Haughawout; daughters Kathy Marley, Janice Iacona and Laurie Haughawout; grandchildren Jennifer, Michae,l Renee Iacona Cape, John and Tim Arnold; also five great grandchildren. Memorial service 11:00AM Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at the White-Luttrell...
Dominic Santangelo
Dec 24, 2012
Dominic Santangelo, 40 of Folsom, died December 24, 2012 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor Hospital. Born in Lower Merion, he has been a resident of Folsom since 1973. Dominic was a graduate of St. James High School, class of 1989 and Penn State University in 1993, attending the Delaware County and Harrisburg campuses. He was the Business Manager for...
Sandra L. Sullivan (Nee German)
Dec 23, 2012
Sandra L. German Sullivan, 68, a longtime resident of Eddystone died December 23, 2012 at her home. Born in Darby, Sandra was daughter of the late William P. and Marian F. Weems German. Sandy was employed as a custodian at the Ridley School District for over 18 years, retiring in 1997 and was a member of the Eddystone United Methodist...
Robert D. Moore
Dec 23, 2012
Robert D. Moore, 77 of Eddystone, died December 23, 2012 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor Hospital. Born in Glade Springs, VA, he lived in Aston before moving to his late residence 38 years ago. Mr. Moore was a Diesel Mechanic at Watkins Motors, retiring in 1962 and was a member of the Praise Center in Eddystone. He was father...
Joseph "The Cat" Stanislaus Howanski
Dec 22, 2012
Joseph Stanislaus Howanski, "The Cat" Lifelong resident of Ridley Township Joseph Stanislaus Howanski, was born on September 8, 1927 and died on December 22, 2012 at Crozer-Keystone Hospice at Taylor. He attended St. Rose of Lima elementary school and then Ridley Township High School (class of '46) where he played football, basketball, and baseball. While he was a standout as...
