Benjamin H. Parker
Jul 8, 2012
Benjamin H. Parker, 85 of Maris Grove, died on July 8, 2012 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Chester, Ben was a longtime resident of Aston and has lived at Maris Grove for the past five years. He was an operator at Sun Oil Company until his retirement in 1985. Ben was a U.S. Army Air...
Helen J. Partyka (Nee Polomski)
Jul 6, 2012
Helen J. Polomski Partyka, 84, of Glen Mills, died July 6, 2012 at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Born in Wyoming, PA, she lived in Glen Mills most of her life and at her late residence for the past two years. Mrs. Partyka was last employed by the former Scott Paper Company in Chester for over 30 years. She was a member...
Madalynn A. Tinsley
Jul 6, 2012
Madalynn A. Tinsley, 5, of Prospect Park, died July 6, 2012 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was born in Media, PA. Survivors: her parents, Michael and Steffanie Navickas Tinsley; brothers, Michael and Mason Tinsley; maternal grandparents, Linda and Tony Navickas; paternal grandparents, Eileen and Harold Tinsley; maternal great grandparents, Anthony and Catherine Navickas; and aunts, uncles and cousins. Graveside Service:...
Cherry Rothe
Jul 4, 2012
Cherry Rothe A. Madeline Cherry Rothe, 94, died on July 4, 2012 in Kirkland, WA. Born in West Chester, Cherry lived in Prospect Park for 62 years before moving to Kirkland in 2005. She was a graduate of West Chester High School, class of 1936 and the Lankenau Hospital School of Nursing, class of 1939. Cherry was an active member...
Jeanne M. Chamberlain
Jun 28, 2012
Jeanne M. Chamberlain, 56, of Woodstown, NJ died June 28, 2012 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Born in Springfield, Jeanne was daughter of the late John B. and Helen R. McAuliffe Chamberlain. She grew up in Wallingford and lived in Brookhaven before moving to her late residence five years ago. She was employed at Braceland Brothers in...
Joseph E. Garcia
Jun 27, 2012
Joseph E. Garcia, 68, of Aston, died June 27, 2012 at home. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he lived in Folsom before moving to his late residence 42 years ago. Mr. Garcia was a Pharmacist at both the Rite Aid Pharmacy for 10 years until his retirement in 1998 and prior to that at Chester County Hospital. He was a member...
Eleanor Lackus Potenburg
Jun 26, 2012
Eleanor Lackus Potenburg, 86, of Ridley Park, died June 26, 2012 at Taylor Hospital. She was born and lived in Philadelphia before moving to her late residence over 50 years ago. Early in her life, she was employed as an accountant and worked for several businesses in the area. Later, she owned and operated a coin and stamp concession at...
Ralph J. Mader, Sr.
Jun 26, 2012
Ralph J. Mader, Sr. of Aston died June 26, 2012 at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Born in Trainer, he lived in Boothwyn before moving to his late residence 57 years ago. He was a mechanic at the former Scott Paper Company in Chester for 37 years, before retiring in 1990. Mr. Mader was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean...
Eugene P. Novoshielski
Jun 26, 2012
Eugene P. Novoshielski, 59 of Glen Mills, died June 26, 2012 at Life Care Hospital in West Chester. Eugene, an individual with Down Syndrome, was one of many pioneers in the deinstitutionalization movement; paving the way for others with disabilities to live meaningful and productive lives in the community. Eugene was known to make others laugh and smile, with his...
Boyd A. Hemphill, Sr.
Jun 24, 2012
Boyd A. "Bud" Hemphill, Sr. 88, of Granite Farms Estates, died June 24, 2012 at his home. Born in Philadelphia, he lived in Darby before moving to his late residence in 1998. Bud was a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 19 years, retiring in 1987 and previously worked for the Curtis Publishing Company. He was a U.S....
Michael J. Della Polla
Jun 23, 2012
Michael J. DellaPolla, 56, of Morton, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2012 at home. Born in Drexel Hill, Mike lived in Philadelphia prior to moving to his latest residence 47 years ago. Mike spent much of his time hanging out at his family's owned restaurant / bar and enjoyed playfully tormenting the customers. Mike was an avid pool player...
Amy L. Gourley
Jun 21, 2012
Amy L. Gourley 45, of Chester, died June 21, 2012 at her home at Stinston Towers. Born in Upland, Amy was the daughter of the late Robert Gourley and Mary Lou Kayser Gourley-Johnston. She lived in Aston prior to moving to her late residence three years ago. Amy was a Driver's License Processor for the Commonwealth of PA and previously...
Anthony Caia
Jun 21, 2012
Anthony Caia, of Glen Mills, died June 21, 2012 at Crozer-Keystone Hospice at Taylor Hospital. Born in Leiperville, PA he lived in Ridley Park prior to moving to his late residence ten years ago. Tony, as he was known to his family and friends, attended Ridley Township High School, where he was a standout running back. Shortly after graduating high...
Keith J. Carson
Jun 19, 2012
Keith J. Carson, 49, of Ridley Park, died June 19, 2012 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor Hospital. Born in Montour Falls, NY, Keith lived in Honey Brook, PA and Florida before moving to his late residence 10 years ago. He was a driver for Volpe Trucking Company and previously for Priority Express Company. Keith was a Friend of Bill,...
William J. "Fid" Fidorowicz
Jun 18, 2012
William J. "Fid" Fidorowicz, Jr., 66 of Chadds Ford, died June 18, 2012 at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Born in Chester, Mr. Fidorowicz lived in Ridley Park prior to moving to his most recent residence in 1973. His career in engineering began at Belmont Iron Works in 1965 and continued until he retired from a 33 year career with Bechtel Corporation....
Virginia C. "Ginnie" Gullifer (Nee Flood)
Jun 17, 2012
Virginia C. "Ginnie" Flood Gullifer, 86, formerly of Ridley Park and Glenolden, died June 17, 2012 at Fair Acres Geriatric Center. Born in Philadelphia, she was a member of the Christ Church Episcopal. She formerly worked at the Ponderosa Restaurant and the Riddle Ale House. Ginnie loved dancing and the Wildwoods. She was a fun loving person who enjoyed being...
Elizabeth S. Higgins (Nee Oxenford)
Jun 12, 2012
Elizabeth S. Oxenford Higgins, 87 of Garnet Valley, died June 12, 2012 at the home of her daughter Bonnie with she and Barbara by her side. Born in Brookhaven, she lived in Chester before moving to her late residence 58 years ago. She was last employed as a Nurse's aide at Fair Acres Geriatric Center. Mrs. Higgins attended Brandywine Valley...
Janet E. Shive (Nee Zeleznick)
Jun 9, 2012
Janet E. Zeleznick Shive, 79 of Aston, died June 9, 2012 at Crozer-Keystone Hospice at Taylor. Born in Chester, she lived there until moving to her late residence 54 years ago. She loved babysitting and continued until March of this year. Mrs. Shive was a member of the Church of St. Joseph. She was a graduate of Chester High School,...
Carol A. Morton (Nee Dougherty)
Jun 7, 2012
Carol Ann Dougherty Morton 61, of Aston died June 7, 2012 at Crozer Chester Medical Center. Born in Philadelphia, Carol was daughter of the late Joseph Dougherty and lived in Alabama before moving to her late residence 15 years ago. She was a cashier at the Wawa store in Aston. Survivors: her mother Irene E. Dougherty; her son Dane T....
Georgina "Terry" Sheftz (Nee Gonsalves)
Jun 7, 2012
Georgina "Terry" Gonsalves Sheftz, 81 of Aston, died June 7, 2012 at her home. Born in British Guiana, she was daughter of the late Joseph and Palmyra Desouza Gonsalves. Terry was a member of the Church of St. Joseph where she was a dedicated member of the choir. She loved ballroom dancing and trained with the Arthur Murray Studios in...
