Obituaries

Jun 30, 2024

Charles C. "Chas" Begley, Sr., 84 of Swarthmore died on June 30, 2024, at his home. Born and raised in Chester, the son of the late John and Rose Breslin Begley, he had been a resident of Swarthmore for the past 37 years. Chas attended St. Michael's Elementary School and St. James High School.

Before his retirement,...

Jun 27, 2024

Irving L. "Herky" Miller, 93 of Glen Mills died on June 27, 2024, at his home.  Born in Chester, the son of the late Philip and Helen (nee Mechanic) Miller, he lived in Chester and Ridley Township before moving to Glen Mills 10 years ago. Herky was a graduate of Chester High School, class of 1948 where he earned...

Jun 24, 2024

In Loving Memory of Maryann McLoughlin-O'Donnell.  On Monday, June 24, 2024, Maryann McLoughlin-O'Donnell, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at the age of 82 surrounded by family and friends.  Maryann was born December 29, 1941, to Thomas I. and Margaret A. Pratt McLoughlin in Chester, Pennsylvania.  Maryann graduated from Widener College with a BA in English in 1977.  ...

Jun 22, 2024

Donald C. Brisach, 94 of Norwood died on June 22, 2024.  Born in Chester, the son of the late Leon and Agnes Brisach, he lived in Folsom for 35 years before moving to Norwood six years ago. Donald was a graduate of Chester High School, class of 1948 and was a proud US Marine Corps veteran who served during...

Jun 20, 2024

Daniel T. Palermo, 66 of Tinicum Township died on June 20, 2024.  Born in Philadelphia, the son of the late James and Carolyn Van Fosson Palermo, he lived in South Philadelphia before moving the Lester 17 years ago. Daniel was a proud veteran of the US Army and was employed as the Forman of Maintenace at Girard College.  He...

Jun 17, 2024

Lydia B. Garcia, 87, of Inverness, Florida, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024

She was born in Capiz, Philippines on May 12, 1937.

Lydia graduated from Nursing School and received a diploma from Far Eastern University.

She was married to Dominador I. Garcia on March 7, 1964.

A funeral service...

Jun 16, 2024

Isabelle E. Barbiers (nee Burnetski),100 of Swarthmore died on June 16, 2024.  Born in Naticoke, PA the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Avulis Burnetski, she lived in Wilkes-Barre before moving to Swarthmore in 1957. Isabelle was a graduate of G.A.R. High School, class of 1942 and had previously been employed as a salesperson for Avon.  She was...

Jun 13, 2024

John T. Jennings, Jr., "Truby", 67 of Prospect Park died on June 13, 2024 peacefully at his home after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.  Born in Chester, the son of the late John T. and Mary Patricia Hickey Jennings, he lived in Garden City before moving to Prospect Park in 1961. John was a graduate of Interboro High...

Jun 13, 2024

John T. "Mike" Tuohey, III, 86 a lifelong resident of Aston died on June 13, 2024.  Born in Darby, he was the son of the late John T., Jr. and Jennie S. Hunter Tuohey. Mike was a graduate of Media High School and was a proud veteran of the US Army.  He owned and operated J.T. Mike Tuohey Roofing...

Jun 12, 2024

Brooke Caitlin Barnett, 32 a lifelong resident of Aston and Brookhaven, died on June 12, 2024 at her home. Brooke attended Sun Valley High School. She is survived by her loving mother, Nancy C. Ready, her cherished sons, Brent and Brayden Henion, her sister Heather R. Profitt-Ciarrocchi (Stephen), her nephews Aaron and Brandon Profitt and her niece Isabella Ciarrocchi....

Jun 6, 2024

Ronald (Ron) S.S. Baldino

April 22, 1963-June 6, 2024

Born in New Brunswick, GA to Ronald and Bonita Baldino as his father served in the US Navy.

Ron lived most of his life in Ridley Park, PA, playing sports and participated in Boy Scouts. He graduated from Ridley High School in 1981, where...

Jun 5, 2024

Joseph C. Caldwell "Pop", 64 A lifelong resident of Delaware County passed away on June 5, 2024 at his home in Woodlyn, PA. He transitioned to the next chapter of his journey, in doing so he found eternal peace alongside his cherished son and best friend Robert "Bobby" J. Caldwell, reminding us that love transcends even death itself, inspiring...

Jun 2, 2024

James J. Blake, 89 of Wallingford died on June 2, 2024.  Born in Philadelphia, the son of the late John and Mary (nee Dyer) Blake, he had previously lived in Secane and Wyndmoor. James was a graduate of West Catholic High School for Boys, class of 1952 and was a proud veteran of the US Army.  He was employed...

Jun 1, 2024

Theodore M. "Ted" Long, 77 of Lewes, DE died at this home on June 1, 2024.  Born in Chester, the son of the late Max and Emma Smith Long, he lived in Ridley Park before moving to Lewes in 2018. Ted was a graduate of Chester High School, class of 1965 and was a decorated Vietman US Army Veteran.  ...

May 24, 2024

Donna Snively Miller Miles, 86 of Ridley Park died on May 24, 2024.  Born in Philadelphia, the daughter of the late Donald and Maria Esther Snively, she lived in Media before moving to Ridley Park 25 years ago.

Donna was a graduate of Media High School, class of 1956 and received an associate's degree from Delaware County...

May 23, 2024

Mary Ellan Pitts (née Goldsborough), 59 of Eddystone, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on May 23, 2024. Born in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, she was the daughter of the late Joseph M. Goldsborough and Anne T. Goldsborough (née Landaiche).

Mary grew up in Eddystone and had been a resident for the past 34 years....

May 21, 2024

Barbara A. Harris (nee Ryan), 85 of Upper Chichester died on May 21, 2024 at her home.  Born in Chester, the daughter of the late Stephen and Ann Daley Ryan, she lived in Lancaster before moving to Upper Chichester in 2012. Barbara attended Notre Dame High School and before her retirement was employed as an Assembler at Boeing. She...

May 19, 2024

Blanche M. Talley (nee Achuff), 92 of Concord Township died on May 19, 2024 at her home.  Born in Glen Riddle, the daughter of the late Robert and Ethel McCorkle Achuff, she lived in Aston before moving to Concord Township in 1968.

Blanche was employed as a Nurse Aide at Rosewood Nursing Home in Claymont for 15...

May 17, 2024

Evelyn K. Peisochenski (nee Pedrick), 91 of Ogden, PA died on May 17, 2024.  Born in Upland, the daughter of the late Charles and Evelyn Welsh Pedrick, she lived in Ridley Township before moving to Ogden 67 years ago. Evelyn was a graduate of Ridley Township High School, class of 1951 and worked at Sears and A&P stores before...

May 13, 2024

Charles J. Nardini, 95 of Ridley Park, passed away peacefully in his home on May 13, 2024.

Charles was born in Philadelphia and at the age of two, moved to Luca, Italy. At the age of 23 he returned to the United States, to serve in the US Army during the Korean war.

Charles attended...