Obituaries

Oct 12, 2024

Donald Sweigart, 94 of Concordville died on October 12, 2024.  Born in Village Green, he was the son of the late H. Kurtz and Helen E. McCafferty Sweigart. Don was one of 8 children and lived on Concord Road (Concordville and Village Green), most of his life.

His love of cars began at the age of 14,...

Oct 9, 2024

Claire M. Ricker (nee Campbell), 88 of Maris Grove died on October 9, 2024.  Born in Philadelphia, the daughter of the late John and Olive Naef Campbell, she lived in South Philadelphia and Ridley Park before moving to Maris Grove in 2016. Claire was a graduate of John Hallahan High School, class of 1953 and was employed as a...

Oct 6, 2024

Mary Lou Worland (nee Rodden), 70 of Rutledge died on October 6, 2024.  Born in Darby, the daughter of the late Raymond "Ruffy" and Margaret "Peggy" Humphreys Rodden, she lived in Eddystone before moving to Rutledge ten years ago.

Mary Lou was a graduate of Notre Dame High School for Girls, class of 1972 and had been...

Oct 6, 2024

Peggy V. Essaf (nee Kyle), 102 of Aston died on October 6, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Philadelphia, the daughter of the late Robert and Catherine McLean Kyle, she lived in Glenolden before moving to Aston 61 years ago.

Peggy attended John Bartram High School. She was a member of the...

Oct 6, 2024

Doris M. Scheidly, 85 of Folsom and a lifelong resident of Delaware County died on October 6, 2024.  Born in Upland, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Miriam Brooks Snyder.

Doris was a graduate of Swarthmore High School, class of 1957.  She was an avid reader and loved doing puzzles and gardening.  Doris also...

Sep 29, 2024

Louis S. DeVito, 84 of Ridley Park died on September 29, 2024 at his daughter's home surrounded by his family.  Born in Chester, the son of the late Domenic and Carmela Laurantano DeVito, he lived in Parkside before moving to Ridley Park 44 years ago. Louis was a graduate of Chester High School, class of 1957 and was a...

Sep 28, 2024

David A. Grieff, Sr, 89 of Ridley Park died on September 28, 2024. Born in Port Clinton, PA, the son of the late George and Irene Yoder Grieff. He moved to Philadelphia when he was seven years old, then to Ridley Park in 1962.

David was a graduate of John Bartram High School, class of 1952, where...

Sep 25, 2024

Stella Economos Yiannatsis, age 93, of Rehoboth Beach, DE, went to be with our lord on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Stella was born on Monday March 9, 1931 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Chester, PA, daughter of Andrew and Lucretia Economos, of Sparta Greece.

Stella was raised in the Marcus Hook area of Pennsylvania and attended Saint...

Sep 24, 2024

Nikolaos "Nick" Tourlitis, 86 of Aston passed peacefully on September 24, 2024 at his home.  Born in Kardamila, Khios, Greece, the son of the late Markos and Katina Kazana Tourlitis, he immigrated to the United States in 1962 settling in Chester, where he lived until moving to Aston in1967 for the remaining years of his life. Nick was a...

Sep 24, 2024

Cora Beth Neely (nee Glenn), 85 of Royersford died on September 24, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her family.  Born in Ridley Park, the daughter of the late Lowry S. Glenn and Bernice Williams Glenn Kane, she lived in Ridley Park before moving to Royersford ten years ago.

Beth was a graduate of Ridley Park High...

Sep 23, 2024

James J. Lynam, 90, of Ridley Park, PA died on September 23, 2024.  Born in Chester, the son of the late Joseph and Rose Diamond Lynam, he lived in Milmont Park before moving to Ridley Park in 1995.

Jim graduated Ridley Township High School, Class of 1952, and attended Delaware County Community College.  He was a proud...

Sep 22, 2024

James P. Jennings, 70 of Aston died on September 22, 2024.  Born in Ridley Park, the son of the late James and Helen M. Galvin Jennings, he lived in Prospect Park before moving to Aston in 1994. Jim was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 1973 and before his retirement worked for many years at Boeing.  He...

Sep 22, 2024

Isabel R. Barker (nee Maculley), 97 of Secane died on September 22, 2024.  Born in Chester, the daughter of George and Mary Maculley, she lived in Glenolden before moving to Secane in 1969, Isabel was a graduate of Chester High School, class of 1944 and was employed as a Sales Representative at Strawbridge and Clothier Department Stores for 30...

Sep 14, 2024

Michael J. Tokash, 68, of Ridley Park, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 14, 2024.  He was the beloved husband of Kathryn with whom he shared over 30 years of marriage.  Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of John J. and Josephine (Notte) Tokash.

Michael indeed touched the lives of everyone he met in a...

Sep 13, 2024

Robert Anthony DiNicola (Dino)

On September 13th, 2024, Robert A. DiNicola, 73 years old, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

"Dino," as known by many of his close friends, was tough on the outside but gentle on the inside.  He was a hard worker and a good provider for...

Sep 12, 2024

Gordon S. Hess, 73 of Aston died on September 12, 2024 at his home.  Born in Ridley Park, the son of the late Carl and Irene Earl Hess, he lived in both Aston and Brookhaven for large portions of his life.

Gordon was a graduate of Interboro High School, class of 1969 and was employed in the...

Sep 9, 2024

N. Lois Scheib (nee Robinson), 92 of Glen Mills died on September 9, 2024, at her home.  Born in Ridley Township, the daughter of the late William and Alice Dryer Robinson, she lived in Folsom before moving to Glen Mills sixty years ago. Lois was a graduate of Ridley Township High School, class of 1949 and was a member...

Sep 9, 2024

Kelly Navikas unexpectedly passed away September 9th, 2024 while spending time with her family during her sisters final battle with cancer. Kelly was a vibrant, caring soul, touching the lives of everyone she came in contact with. The first in her family to go to college, she went on from high school valedictorian to be an entrepreneur, businesswoman, and...

Sep 9, 2024

Elena Mary DiFulgo (Helen) July 11, 1923 – September 9, 2024

Elena Mary DiFulgo, lovingly known as Helen, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2024, at the remarkable age of 101. A long-time resident of Swarthmore, PA, Helen lived a life full of love, resilience, and dedication to her family.

Born...

Sep 9, 2024

Dennis A. "Bud" McCann, Jr., 83 of Ridley Township died on September 9, 2024.  Born in Philadelphia, the son of the late Dennis and Alberta Huff McCann, he lived in Glenolden before moving to Ridley Township 59 years ago.

Bud was a graduate of Southwest High Catholic High School for Boys and was employed as a Maintainence...