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Robert K. Clark, Sr.

Robert K. Clark, Sr.

Jan 31, 2012

Robert K. Clark, Sr., 79, of Aston died January 31, 2012 after a long illness. Born in Wrightstown, PA Mr. Clark lived in Linwood prior to moving to his late residence in 1956. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War, receiving the Korean Service Medal with four Bronze Stars, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal...

Gertrude "Trudy" M. Didomizio

Gertrude "Trudy" M. Didomizio

Jan 28, 2012

Gertrude M. "Trudy" DiDomizio, 68 Wonderful Wife, Mother and Grandmother Gertrude M. "Trudy" DiDomizio, 68, of Lincoln University died peacefully at her home on January 28, 2012. Born in Philadelphia, she was daughter of the late Roy Spencer and Pauline Savitski Norris. Mrs. DiDomizio lived in Swarthmorewood, PA prior to moving to her late residence five years ago. She was...

David H. Oswald

David H. Oswald

Jan 27, 2012

David H. Oswald, 65 of Prospect Park, died January 27, 2012 at Taylor Hospital. Born in Pottsville, he was son of the late Donald R. Oswald and lived in Glenolden before moving to his late residence in 1962. David was last employed in the Sales department at Metro Acura and previously worked at Auto Zone. Affectionately known as "Captain", he...

William J. "Slim" Tancredi

William J. "Slim" Tancredi

Jan 27, 2012

William J. "Slim" Tancredi, 84 of Woodlyn, died January 27, 2012 at Crozer Chester Medical Center. Born and reared in Chester, he has lived at his late residence for the past 60 years. Slim was last employed as an appliance salesman at Sears. He was a member of Our Lady of Peace Church R.C. Church and the Sports Club. Slim...

John B. "Jack" Feeney

John B. "Jack" Feeney

Jan 24, 2012

John B. "Jack" Feeney, 88, of Swarthmore, died January 24, 2012 at his home. Born in Philadelphia, Mr. Feeney has lived at his late residence for the past 51 years. Jack was a graduate of West Catholic High School for Boys, Class of 1943 and St. Joseph's University. He was last employed by Texaco Refinery as a Cost Engineer, retiring...

Barbara E. Salvadore (Nee Barr)

Barbara E. Salvadore (Nee Barr)

Jan 24, 2012

Barbara E. Barr Salvadore, 72 of Brookhaven, died peacefully after a valiant fight with breast cancer on January 24, 2012 at Taylor Hospice Residence. Born in Philadelphia, Barbara was a lifelong resident of Delaware County. A graduate of Eddystone High School, Class of 1957, she also earned her Esthetician license at the Venus Beauty Academy in Sharon Hill. Barbara worked...

Barbara R. Marvel (Nee Robson)

Barbara R. Marvel (Nee Robson)

Jan 24, 2012

Barbara R. Robson Marvel, 67 of Malvern, formerly of Aston, died January 24, 2012 at Paoli Memorial Hospital. Born in Chester, she was the daughter of the late Robert E., Jr. and Ethel M. Welsh Robson. Barbara was a Technical Writer at DuPont Merck for 13 years, retiring in 1998 and prior to that she worked at Smith Kline and...

Vincent Medico

Vincent Medico

Jan 22, 2012

Vincent J. Medico, 85 of Ridley Park, went to be with the Lord on January 22, 2012 at his home. Born and raised in Philadelphia, he was son of the late John and Margaret Medico and has lived at his late residence since 1954. Vincent formerly owned and operated several service stations. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII...

William Joseph Navin, Jr.

William Joseph Navin, Jr.

Jan 19, 2012

William Joseph Navin, Jr., 62 of Everett, WA, died January 19, 2012. Survivors: Husband of Jane A. Navin (nee Sears), father of Thomas W. Navin and Erin M. Navin. Grandfather of Kaitlynn and Abygaile Navin, James and Cora Gund. Son of Marie D. Navin (nee Glenn) and the late William J. Navin, DDS. Brother of Lawrence P. Navin and Glenn...

Gary A. Mccleaft, Jr.

Gary A. Mccleaft, Jr.

Jan 17, 2012

Gary A. McCleaft, Jr. , 25 of Aston, died on January 17, 2012 at the home of his grandmother. Born in Chester, he lived in Upper Chichester before moving to his late residence five years ago. He was last employed by B'nai B'rith and previously worked at West Lake Plastics. Gary was a graduate of Chichester High School, class of...

Francis L. "Coke" Mckniff

Francis L. "Coke" Mckniff

Jan 15, 2012

Francis L. "Coke" McKniff, 89 of Eddystone, died January 15, 2012 at Taylor Hospital. Born and raised in Eddystone, he was son of the late John and Mary McKenna McKniff, and has lived at his late residence for the past 52 years. Mr. McKniff worked as a custodian for the Ridley School District and previously was employed at Eddystone Print...

Nancy E. Cerami (Nee Mccann)

Nancy E. Cerami (Nee Mccann)

Jan 11, 2012

Nancy E. McCann Cerami, 52, after a courageous 10 year fight, our warrior princess lost her battle with breast cancer on January 11, 2012. Nancy passed away at her home with her husband, Kevin, daughter Liz Anne and her family by her side. Nancy was employed at Boeing as a manager in V22 Manufacturing Engineering. She loved her job and...

Anne H. Caton (Nee Pratt)

Anne H. Caton (Nee Pratt)

Jan 11, 2012

Anne H. Pratt Caton, 80 of Middletown Township, died January 11, 2012 at her home. Born in Boothwyn, she lived in Brookhaven before moving to her latest residence 33 years ago. Anne was formerly a librarian at Villanova College and Resurrection School. She enjoyed her time as a Civil Air Patrol volunteer, also traveling, cruises, visiting museums, reading and gardening....

Loretta Egan

Loretta Egan

Jan 9, 2012

Loretta Egan died January 9, 2012 at her home. Born and raised in Philadelphia, she was daughter of the late Raymond and Virginia Abruzzese. She then became a longtime resident of Swarthmore, having lived there for over 40 years. Loretta was dedicated to her family, a truly giving and loving mother and grandmom. She most enjoyed summers at the shore...

Thomas J. Gaval

Thomas J. Gaval

Jan 6, 2012

Thomas J. Gaval, 83 Devoted Husband, Father and Grandfather Thomas J. Gaval, 83, of Glen Mills, died January 6, 2012 at Crozer-Chester Medical Center. Born in Mahonoy City, PA, Mr. Gaval lived in Ridley Park prior to moving to his late residence 11 years ago. He served as a Corporal in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was...

Loretta M. Barnett (Nee Sharkey)

Loretta M. Barnett (Nee Sharkey)

Jan 5, 2012

Loretta M. Sharkey Barnett, 82 of Eddystone, died January 5, 2012 at Taylor Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Chester, she was the daughter of the late Leo J. and Helen Leslie Sharkey and was a lifelong resident of Eddystone. Loretta was a graduate of Eddystone High School, Class of 1947 where she was a standout girl's athlete....

Thomas J. Ferris

Thomas J. Ferris

Jan 5, 2012

Thomas J. Ferris, 69. a devoted father and loving grandfather, died January 5, 2012 at his home in Philadelphia. Born and raised in Philadelphia, he lived in Bensalem before moving back to the city. Tom worked at the Naval Aviation Supply Office for 25 years, before retiring in 2008. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He is survived by...

Mary I. Nickerson (Nee Booth)

Mary I. Nickerson (Nee Booth)

Jan 3, 2012

Mary I. Booth Nickerson, 89 of Lima, died January 3, 2012 at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Born in Chester, she lived in Aston and Concord Township before moving to her late residence two years ago. Mary enjoyed vacationing in Canada and fishing. She was wife of the late Merritt S. "Bud" Nickerson, Jr. who died March 4, 1988, and daughter of...

Elizabeth G. Evans

Elizabeth G. Evans

Dec 26, 2011

Elizabeth G. Mulholland Evans, 82 of Aston, died December 26, 2011 at her home. Born in Philadelphia, she was daughter of the late Joseph and Daisey Petrosina Mulholland. Mrs. Evans lived in Aston for the past twelve years and previously was a 50 year resident of Darby Borough. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, she was active with the Red...

Jeanne H. Macalpine

Jeanne H. Macalpine

Dec 25, 2011

Jeanne H. MacAlpine, 77 of Swarthmore, PA died peacefully at home on December 25, 2011, surrounded by her family, following a decade-long battle with emphysema. Born in Carroll, Iowa on June 21, 1934, Jeanne was raised in Iowa and then briefly lived in Illinois before moving to Swarthmore fifty years ago. Jeanne graduated from Carroll High School and earned a...

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