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...
Sarah E. "Sally" Crouse (Nee Sudall)
Jun 5, 2012
Sarah E. "Sally" Sudall Crouse, 87, of Ridley Park, died June 5, 2012 at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, she lived in the city until moving to Ridley Park in 1967 and most recently lived at the Residence at Glen Riddle. Sally was an Assistant Administrator for Conner-Williams Nursing Home for 34 years until her retirement in 2007. She...
George J. Blaine
May 25, 2012
George J. Blaine of Ridley Park was united with God on May 25, 2012 at the age of 89. Mr. Blaine was born in Chester, and in 1938 moved to Ridley Park with his parents and sister Catherine where the family became members of the Church of St. Madeline. After graduating high school, he apprenticed at Sun Shipbuilding and Dry...
Lorraine Milewski Mccall
May 25, 2012
Lorraine Milewski McCall, 83 of Aston, died May 25, 2012 at Brinton Manor. Born in Mt. Carmel, PA, she was daughter of the late Stanley and Sally Milewski and lived in Philadelphia before moving to her late residence in 1958. Lorraine was a graduate of Jefferson Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1949 and was employed at Jefferson Hospital for...
Mary A. Pearsall (Nee Sprout)
May 24, 2012
Mary A. Sprout Pearsall, 93 Co-Founder and President of Ridley Park Seniors Mary A. Sprout Pearsall, 93, of Ridley Park died May 24, 2012 at Taylor Hospital. Born in Montrose, PA, she lived in Norwood prior to moving to her late residence 59 years ago. Mary was a graduate of Montrose High School, Class of 1935 and attended the Keystone...
Lloyd W. Bell
May 23, 2012
Lloyd W. Bell, 94 of Aston, died May 23, 2012 at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Born in Wilmington, Mr. Bell lived in Chester before moving to his late residence 44 years ago. He was a Lab Technician for Air Products Chemical Company, retiring in 1983. Mr. Bell was a U.S. Army veteran serving in WWII during the D-Day invasion of Normandy,...
Gisele Barry Walls
May 14, 2012
Gisele Barry Walls, 85, of Secane, died May 14, 2012 at her summer home in Pot Nets Bayside, DE. Born in St. Albans, NY, Mrs. Walls lived in Eddystone prior to moving to her late residence 62 years ago. Mrs. Walls previously owned an Amateur Radio Store in Wilmington for over 20 years and was known as ""K3WAJ" on the...
Donald Ralph Barnett
May 14, 2012
Donald Ralph Barnett, died at his home in Brookhaven, PA surrounded by his loving family on May 14, 2012 from cancer. Beloved son of Ann G. Parker Barnett of Jacksonville, NC , preceded in death by his father, Ralph Hartley Barnett. Survived by his wife of 30 years Catherine H. Barnett (nee Hitchens) and his children; Deborah Ann Wallace (Charles)...
Betty Luce (Nee Husted)
May 14, 2012
Betty Husted Luce, 81, of Ridley Park, died May 14, 2012 at Crozer-Keystone Hospice at Taylor. Born in Brookline, PA, Mrs. Luce lived in Eddystone prior to moving to her late residence in 1961. She was a graduate of Eddystone High School, Class of 1948 and was a member of Eddystone United Methodist Church. Betty was employed as a Title...
