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.
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
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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
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)
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
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
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...
Charlotte R. Mason
Dec 23, 2011
Charlotte R. Mason, 80 of Aston, Pennsylvania, died peacefully at her home on December 23, 2011, with her family by her side. Born on August 9, 1931, in Honeybrook, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late William H. Rice and Margaret E. Rice. She lived most of her life in Media, Pennsylvania. She was a member of The First...
Rhoden "Rody" E. Walls
Dec 21, 2011
Rhoden E. "Rody" Walls, 85 Loved the Seashore and Boating Rhoden E. "Rody" Walls, 85, of Secane died December 21, 2011 at his summer home in Potnets Bayside, DE. Born in Springfield, Mr. Walls lived in Eddystone prior to moving to his late residence 61 years ago. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII and was last employed by...
Paul Lucci
Dec 20, 2011
Paul Lucci, 50 of Prospect Park, died on December 20, 2011. Born in Chester, Mr. Lucci lived in Milmont Park prior to moving to his late residence 18 years ago. Paul was a graduate of St. James High School, Class of 1979 and was employed by the Boeing Company in the Inventory Control Department. He was a member of Our...
Ronald M. Cellinesi
Dec 19, 2011
Ronald M. Cellinesi, 74 Retired Tugboat Captain Ronald M. Cellinesi, 74, of Milmont Park, died December 19, 2011 at Taylor Hospital. Born in Ridley Township, he lived in several places before returning to his late residence. Mr. Cellinesi was a graduate of Ridley Township High School and was employed by Great Lakes Dredging and Dock. Ron was a Philadelphia Sports...
Diana Lynne Mccormick
Dec 19, 2011
Diana Lynne McCormick, 61, of Claymont died December 19, 2011 at Wilmington General Hospital of heart failure. Born in Chester, she was daughter of the late Edward F. and Lillie May Downes McCormick. She was employed as a Registered Nurse at various hospitals in their I.C.U. and C.C.U's. Survivors: her brothers, Stephen E. McCormick (late Beverly) and John David McCormick...
Denise M. Maggi (Nee Huber)
Dec 19, 2011
Denise M. Huber Maggi, 47, of Prospect Park died December 19, 2011 at her home. Born in Chester and reared in Ridley Park, Mrs. Maggi lived in Glenolden prior to moving to her late residence 21 years ago. She was a graduate of Ridley High School, Class of 1982, and the Keystone Business School. Denise was employed as a Medical...
Rocco J. Sgro
Dec 18, 2011
Rocco J. Sgro, 63 of Glen Mills, died December 18, 2011 at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Rocco was Lead Accountant for the Army Corps of Engineers for 25 years and was a Viet Nam War veteran, serving with the US Army Special Forces. He is survived by his father: Rocco R. Sgro and his mother Philomena Iacono Shar, his siblings; Donna...
Raymond J. Duda
Dec 18, 2011
Raymond J. Duda, 87 of Woodlyn died December 18, 2011 at his son's home in Vienna, VA. Born in Philadelphia, Mr. Duda lived in Chester prior to moving to Woodlyn in 1951. He was a graduate of Chester High School and was a Corporal in the Co. M 2nd Inf. Division of the U.S. Army during WWII where he received...
