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Helen F. Iverson

Helen F. Iverson

Mar 12, 2012

Helen F. Ogden Iverson, 88, formerly of Aston, died March 12, 2012 at the Pocopson Home. Born in Middletown Township, she was last employed by Swift Cleaners while living in Aston. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary, American Legion Post #926, also enjoyed gardening and taking care of her home, but most important to her was being with...

Frances J. Daly (Nee Mcgowan)

Frances J. Daly (Nee Mcgowan)

Mar 10, 2012

Frances J. McGowan Daly, 85 Devoted Mother and Grandmother Frances J. McGowan Daly, 85 of Ridley Park, died March 10, 2012 at Crozer Keystone Hospice. Born and reared in Philadelphia, she was daughter of the late John and Delia Carthy McGowan and has lived at her late residence since 1968. Mrs. Daly was a custodian for the Ridley School District,...

Kathryn "Kathy" Hipple Seward

Kathryn "Kathy" Hipple Seward

Mar 5, 2012

Kathryn "Kathy" Hipple Seward, 54 Devoted Loving Wife and Mother Kathryn "Kathy" Hipple Seward, 54 of Aston, passed away on March 5, 2012 at Penn Hospice at Rittenhouse. Born in Upland, Kathy was a lifelong resident of Aston. She was a Medical Transcriptionist for Preferred Transcription Service for the past five years. Kathy was a graduate of Sun Valley High...

Richard J. Touhill

Richard J. Touhill

Mar 2, 2012

Richard J. Touhill, 79 Devoted Husband, Father and Grandfather Richard J. Touhill, 79, died peacefully surrounded by his family at his home on March 2, 2012. Born in Scranton and reared in Philadelphia, Mr. Touhill had lived in Swarthmore for the past forty years. He was a graduate of West Catholic High School, Class of 1951, and was employed as...

Ephraim Godby

Ephraim Godby

Feb 29, 2012

Ephraim Godby, 91 of Aston, died February 29, 2012 at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Born in Somerset, KY, he lived in Milmont Park before moving to his late residence in 1961. Mr. Godby was a painter for Scott Paper Company for 30 years, retiring in 1983. A U.S. Navy veteran of WWII, he was a Shipfitter 2nd Class, serving from 1939...

Joseph J. Purcell

Joseph J. Purcell

Feb 28, 2012

Joseph J. Purcell, 82 of Ridley Park, died February 28, 2012 at home. Born in Girardville, PA, he lived in Collingdale and Malvern before moving to his late residence 31 ½ years ago. Joe was employed as a machinist at Kurz Hastings Company. A graduate of St. Joseph's High School, Class of 1947, Joe was an avid Notre Dame Football...

Loyola A. Williams Donato (Olie)

Loyola A. Williams Donato (Olie)

Feb 26, 2012

Loyola A. Williams Donato (Olie), lifelong resident of Milmont Park died peacefully at home on Sunday, February 26, 2012. Olie was a member of Our Lady of Peace Church her entire life as well as a member of OLP Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality and Altar and Rosary Society. She was the daughter of the late Chester E. and Mae J....

Marge M. "Marjorie" Dwyer (Nee Macleod)

Marge M. "Marjorie" Dwyer (Nee Macleod)

Feb 25, 2012

Marge M. "Marjorie" MacLeod Dwyer, 89 of Aston , died February 25, 2012 at Crozer Chester Medical Center. Born in Shamokin, she was daughter of the late Norman and Margaret E. MacLeod White. Marge lived in Chester before moving to her late residence in 1953. She was a Crossing Guard and worked as a cafeteria lady for the Penn Delco...

Dorothy Ritter (Nee Bauernschmidt)

Dorothy Ritter (Nee Bauernschmidt)

Feb 25, 2012

Dorothy Bauernschmidt Ritter, 88, of Sharon Hill died February 25, 2012 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Exton. Born in Baltimore, MD, Mrs. Ritter had lived in Sharon Hill for over 70 years. She was a graduate of Sharon Hill High School, Class of 1941, and was employed at Sun Oil Company, retiring in 1985, and was previously employed by the...

Aline Helen Titerence (Nee Shaw)

Aline Helen Titerence (Nee Shaw)

Feb 20, 2012

Aline Helen Shaw Titerence, 90 A Devoted and Loving Mother Aline Helen Shaw Titerence, 90, of Eddystone, died February 20, 2012 at the Little Flower Manor Nursing home in Darby. Born in Cape Charles, VA she was the eldest daughter of Orris and Mae Bowden Shaw. Aline resided in Chester before moving to Eddystone over 70 years ago with her...

Joseph V. Seibert, Jr.

Joseph V. Seibert, Jr.

Feb 17, 2012

Joseph V. Seibert, Jr., 82 Retired Inquirer Typesetter Joseph V. Seibert, Jr. 82, formerly of Essington, died February 17, 2012 at Sterling Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Media. Mr. Seibert was born in Philadelphia and was a member of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque R.C. Church. Joseph was a retired typesetter for the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News and enjoyed music,...

Albert J. Flacco

Albert J. Flacco

Feb 16, 2012

Albert J. Flacco, 91 Lifelong Member of Our Lady of Peace Church Albert J. Flacco, 91, died February 16, 2012 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor Hospital. Born in Philadelphia and reared in Ridley Township, Mr. Flacco has been a lifelong resident of Milmont Park. He was also a lifelong member of Our Lady of Peace Church and attended daily...

David R. Haines

David R. Haines

Feb 14, 2012

David R. Haines, 81, died February 14, 2012 at Delaware County Memorial Hospital. Born in Upper Darby, Mr. Haines was a lifelong resident of Lansdowne. He was a graduate of Penn Wood High School and Pierce Business College and was employed as an accountant at the Grand Masonic Lodge for 17 years, retiring in 1995, and previously worked for the...

William J. Lines

William J. Lines

Feb 13, 2012

William J. Lines, 87 of Eddystone, died February 13, 2012 at Delaware County Memorial Hospital. Born in Mauch Chunk, PA, he lived in Nesquehoning before moving to Delaware County in 1942 and has lived in Eddystone since 1945. Bill was a Letter Carrier for the U.S. Post Office for 30 years, retiring in 1984 and prior to that worked at...

Arthur J. "Otto" Diloreto

Arthur J. "Otto" Diloreto

Feb 9, 2012

Arthur J. "Otto" DiLoreto, 88 of Swarthmore, died February 9, 2012 at the home of his nephew in Delaware. Born in Philadelphia, he lived in Southwest Philadelphia before moving to his late residence in 1957. He was a welder for Penn Shipbuilding Company in Chester, retiring in 1989 and previously worked at Baldwin Lima Hamilton Locomotive in Eddystone. Otto was...

Rose R. "Jean" Glavin (Nee Healy)

Rose R. "Jean" Glavin (Nee Healy)

Feb 8, 2012

Rose R. "Jean" Healy Glavin, 84, of Ridley Park, died February 8, 2012 at her home surrounded by her daughter's family. Born in Fairview, NJ, Mrs. Glavin lived in Southwest Philadelphia prior to moving to her late residence in 1958. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church and the St. Rose Seniors. Jean volunteered at Taylor...

Florence A. "Honey" Bowe (Nee Travers)

Florence A. "Honey" Bowe (Nee Travers)

Feb 6, 2012

Florence A. "Honey" Travers Bowe, 81 of Folsom, died February 6, 2012 at Taylor Hospital. Born in Long Island, NY, she has lived at her late residence for 72 years. Honey was last employed as an office manager/bookkeeper at H.A. DIffenbach Company in Folsom, retiring in 1985. She was a member of Our Lady of Peace R.C. Church and also...

Meta Davis (Nee Smith)

Meta Davis (Nee Smith)

Feb 1, 2012

Meta Smith Davis, 94 Devoted Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother Meta Smith Davis, 94, of Ocean Grove, NJ died on February 1, 2012 at Manor By The Sea. Born in Bethel Township, Mrs. Davis lived in Chadds Ford prior to moving to her late residence in 1946. Mrs. Davis was co-owner of the Pathway Market and Lorraine Hotel along with her...

Carrie Yeagle Blotny

Carrie Yeagle Blotny

Jan 31, 2012

Carrie Yeagle Blotny, 87 of Aston, went to be with her beloved husband on January 31, 2012. Born in Chester, she lived in the city until moving to her late residence 55 years ago. She formerly worked at Yorkshire Mill and also as a secretary at the former Sunoco Refinery in Marcus Hook. Carrie was an avid reader and loved...

Leonard A. Farrington

Leonard A. Farrington

Jan 31, 2012

Leonard Aloysius "Len" Farrington, 89, passed away peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, at home. A native of Philadelphia, Pa., Mr. Farrington was retired from Westinghouse for the past 27 years. He was a longtime member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Rock Hill, S.C. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, serving his country...

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