Obituaries

Jan 11, 2024

Mark Hess, 53 of Aston died suddenly on January 11, 2024 at his home.  Born in Florida, he lived in Colwyn before moving to Aston 5 1/2 years ago. Mark attended Pennwood High School where he was a member of the wrestling team.  He was an avid Philadelphia sports fan and enjoyed amateur professional wrestling, music and computer games.  ...

Jan 10, 2024

Linda Warrington (nee Henry), 68, a lifelong resident of Ridley Township, died unexpectedly on January 10, 2024.  Linda was a graduate of Cardinal O'Hara High School, class of 1973 and was employed as a receptionist by Ridley Township.  Since 1975, she dedicated her life to being the best wife, mother, and grandmother she could be. From endless sporting and...

Jan 9, 2024

Marygrace "Tess" Gorman of Aldan, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on January 9, 2024.

Tess was born on September 15, 1935, to Frank D. and Angeline Della Cioppa D'Alonzo in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  She was the youngest of eight children.

Tess graduated from Saint Monica Catholic High School.  She went on to work with GE and retired...

Jan 9, 2024

William H. "Billy C." Carpinelli, Sr., 76 of Aston died on January 9, 2024.  Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Henry J. and Helen Della Vechia Carpinelli. Billy was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 1965 and proudly served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War on the USS Barton.  He was...

Jan 8, 2024

Carol Ann Coyle, 77, of Ridley Park died on January 8, 2024 at her home.  Born in Philadelphia, the daughter of the late John J. and Rose Haggerty Coyle, she grew up in St. Edumond's parish and lived in Philadelphia before moving to Ridley Park 10 years ago. Carol was a graduate of St. Maria Goretti High School and...

Jan 6, 2024

Eleanor M. Schopf, 76, of Folsom, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2024, at her home. Born to the late Thomas and Eleanor Sanford Rafferty, she spent her formative years in Glenolden before moving back to her childhood home in Folsom 14 years ago.

Eleanor was a proud graduate of Notre Dame High School for Girls, class...

Jan 5, 2024

Regina C. "Jeanne" Nash (nee Francisco), 90, formerly of Folsom, passed away in Glen Mills on January 5, 2024 surrounded by her family.  Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Eleanor String Francisco.

Jeanne was a graduate of John Bartram High School in Philadelphia.  She met and married the love of her...

Jan 1, 2024

Eugenia "Jen" Hughes (nee Zaruba), 98 a lifelong resident of Ridley Township died on January 1, 2024.  Born in Crum Lynne, she was the daughter of the late George and Alexandra Holownic Zaruba. Jen was a graduate of Ridley Township High School, class of 1943 and was employed as a billing clerk at Tri-County Hospital until her retirement in...

Dec 31, 2023

Kathleen A. Mullen Bonnes, 89 of Glen Mills died on December 31, 2023.  Born in Des Moines, IA, the daughter of the late Miles and Mary McManus Dunley, she lived in Ridley Park before moving to Glen Mills 25 years ago.

Kathleen was a graduate of St. Augustine High School in Des Moines and also attended Penn...

Dec 31, 2023

Arlene L. Benz, 78, of Granite Farms Estates died on December 31, 2023.  Born in Philadelphia, the daughter of the late William J. and Elaine M. Reynolds Quinn, she lived in Aston for 43 years before moving to Granite Farms Estates six years ago. Arlene was a graduate of Olney High School, class of 1963 and was a member...

Dec 27, 2023

Jeanette M. Sides (nee Van Es), 79, a lifelong resident of Marcus Hook died on December 27, 2023.  Born in Chester, she was the daughter of the late Cornelius and Helen M. Morgan Van Es. Jeanette was a graduate of Notre Dame High School for Girls, class of 1961 and was a member of Immaculate Conception of Lourdes R.C....

Dec 27, 2023

Arthur A. "Bing" Brinkworth, 61, of Aston, Pa, died on December 27, 2023.  Born in Sewickley, PA, he was the son of the late Donald and Marjorie Brinkworth, joining the family as the fifth child with four older sisters. Bing attended Sewickley Academy until the family relocated from Sewickley to Media, Pa in 1969.

Bing was a...

Dec 20, 2023

Anna D. "Annie" Smith (nee Dyabelko), 93, a lifelong resident of Ridley Township died on December 20, 2023.  Born in Milmont Park, she was the daughter of the late Stefan and Susanna Moranski Dyabelko. Annie was a graduate of Ridley Township High School, class of 1948 and was a member of Our Lady of Peace R.C. Church. She was...

Dec 19, 2023

Linda Ann Sokalczuk, a cherished resident of Ridley Park passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 in her home, at the age of 63.  Linda was born in Bryn Mawr, the daughter of the late John W. and Dorothy (Myers) Friedhofer, raised in Ridley Park and attended Ridley High School.  She was previously a resident of Norwood, prior to...

Dec 16, 2023

Mary Malizia Pace, 96 of Eddystone, PA died peacefully on December 16, 2023. Born June 28, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Giocchino and Adele Ciaffone Malizia

Mary was a proud graduate of Eddystone High School and married the love of her life Samuel J. Pace, Sr. on February 7, 1953.   She was a lifelong...

Dec 11, 2023

William George Glessner, 92, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and greatgrandfather, passed away on December 11, 2023, with his loving family by his side. His life was defined by his devotion to his family, faith, and strong work ethic. Mr. Glessner was married for more than 64 years to Irene Kupay Glessner and was a loving father to his...

Dec 11, 2023

John "Jack" M. Vivanco, Jr., 82, of Folsom died on December 11, 2023 at his home.  Born in Philadelphia, the son of the late John and Violet Jones Vivanco, he lived in Southwest Philadelphia before moving to Delaware County where he resided until his death.

Jack was a graduate of John Bartram High School, class of 1959...

Dec 10, 2023

David Scott Tatum, 59, of Ridley Park passed away on December 10, 2023 at his home.  Born in Ridley Park, he was the son of the late Ellis Birch and Lillian Elizabeth Collins Tatum.

David grew up in Norwood and was a graduate of Interboro High School, class of 1982, where he played soccer and was a...

Dec 6, 2023

Eugene G. Kozuch, 88, of Ridley Park died on December 6, 2023.  Born in Jersey City, NJ, the son of the late George and Sophie Wisgo Kozuch, he lived in Philadelphia before moving to Ridley Park 50 years ago.

Eugene was a graduate of John Bartrum High School, class of 1954 and was employed as a carpenter...

Dec 4, 2023

The Reverend Doctor Darryl Michael Smaw, son of the late Ernest and Charlotte Smaw, beloved friend and inspiration to many, passed away at the age of 80 on December 4th in Philadelphia after a difficult struggle with colon cancer. He is survived by his loving soulmate of forty-two years, Matthew Verbinnen, his brother Harvey, and nieces Kimberly Bryant (Avis)...