Obituaries

Nov 21, 2025

Margaret M. Rooney (nee McCarthy), 78 of Ridley Park died on November 21, 2025 at her home.  Born and raised in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Walter H. and Clare Kane McCarthy.

Margaret was a graduate of Cardinal Doughtery High School, class of 1965 and received a bachelor's degree from Temple University and had...

Nov 20, 2025

David Thomas Sullivan, 73 of Aston Mills died on November 20, 2025 at his home.  Born in Chester, he lived in Linwood before moving to Aston Mills in 1983.

David was a proud veteran of US Marine Corps having service from 1971 to 1973.  A machinist by trade, he ended his working career as a Quality Control...

Nov 17, 2025

Kenneth C. Lynch Jr., of Ridley Township, PA, passed away at his home on Monday, November 17, 2025.

Born on June 22, 1966 to Lois (O'Brien) and Kenneth C. Lynch Sr., Ken was a proud lifelong resident of Leedom Estates and member of the Ridley High School Class of 1984. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Ken's...

Nov 16, 2025

Norma S. Locke (nee Pierce) of Aston died on November 16, 2025.  Born in Chester, the daughter of the late John and Katherine Shusman Pierce lived in Chester before moving to Aston 61 years ago.

Norma attended Chester High School and during her career had worked at Bell Telephone Company in Chester, in the office of Dr....

Nov 15, 2025

James Michael Dolan, 86, of Aston, passed away peacefully at Riddle Hospital on November 15, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Beloved husband of Lorraine Dolan, and loving father of Deborah (Jim) Mulholland, Jerry (Lisa)Dolan, James (Gina)Dolan Jr., Susan Rinaldi and Tamara Dolan. He was Pop to eight grandchildren, Jimmy Mulholland, Lauren Varrasse, Melissa Liberatore, Matt Dolan, Michael...

Nov 15, 2025

Debra A. "Debbie" Hunter, 62 of Norwood died on November 15, 2025.  Born in Upper Darby, Debbie grew up in Glenolden and had been a resident of Norwood for the last 40 years.

Debbie was a graduate of Interboro High School, class of 1981.  Along with her husband, Chris she owned and operated C&D Canvas for over...

Nov 13, 2025

Richard J. "Buddy" Fachet Sr., 81 of Woodlyn, PA died on November 13, 2025 at Riddle Hospital in Media due to complications from diabetic neuropathy and pneumonia.  Born in Upland, PA he was the son of the late William Adam and Mary Rita Subers Fachet. Buddy attended Our Lady of Peace School, then St. James High School in Chester,...

Nov 13, 2025

Peter J. Eleutheriou, age 87, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025. He is now reunited with his beloved wife Kyriaki "Kiki" who preceded him in death but who remained forever close to his heart. Married for nearly 52 years, Pete and Kiki built a life filled with hard work, family, and devotion. Both Pete and Kiki were very...

Nov 13, 2025

Monita May Thorp Lank was born on September 17, 1934 to Elda and Harry Thorp. She was a distant relative to the famous athlete, Jim Thorpe. Monita had two older brothers, Darrel and Don, and two younger sisters, Wilma and Jenny.

Monita met Psych Lank at a gas station when she was 17 years old. They married...

Nov 6, 2025

Lois Mae Carpenter, 93 of Boothwyn died on November 6, 2025 at Fair Acres Geriatric Center.  Born in Claunch, MN, she lived in Lancaster before moving to Boothwyn in 2019.

Lois was a graduate of Thornbury High School in Texas, class of 1950 and before her retirement had worked as a bookkeeper at Gerken Chevrolet in Downingtown.  ...

Nov 6, 2025

Irene Martin (née Sontheim), affectionally known to many as "Oma", passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025 at the age of 98.  Her timeless style and spirited presence made her seem decades younger.

A resident of Maris Grove, Irene was born in Germany, the daughter of the late Gebhard and Rosa Sontheim. In 1957, she and her...

Nov 3, 2025

In Loving Memory of Deana Renee Jespersen (Maguire)

Born March 4, 1974, at Delaware County Hospital in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, Deana Renee Jespersen (Maguire) was the cherished daughter of Robert J. Maguire and Cecelia R. Maguire (DeFlorentiis). She carried with her a warm smile, a fierce competitive drive, and a compassionate heart throughout her life.

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Nov 2, 2025

Linda S. Seward (nee Briske), 73 of Whispering Pines, NC passed away on November 2, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.  Born in Ridley Park, the daughter of the late Theodore and Emily Koval Briske, she lived for many years in Norwood before moving to Illinois in the early 2000s and finally settling in North Carolina.

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Oct 31, 2025

Rosemary E. Klecko (nee Blythe), 78 of Aston died on October 31, 2025.  Born in Chester, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Doris Downey Blythe.

Rosemary was a graduate of Notre Dame High School, class of 1965 and had previously worked at the former Delaware County Memorial Hospital.   She was a member of the...

Oct 30, 2025

Timothy Joseph O'Brien, 67 passed away peacefully at his home on October 30, 2025.

Born on July 25, 1958 in Darby, Tim spent most of his life in Ridley Park and had resided in Fort Myers, FL for the past 10 years.

Tim was a graduate of St James Catholic High class of 1976.  He...

Oct 29, 2025

Mr. Van Zandt was born November 12, 1932, to the late Anne Hitch Phillips and Albert Williams Van Zandt.  Born and raised in Chester, PA, he was a 1951 graduate of Chester High School where as a senior, he was captain of the basketball team and named on the All Delaware County Basketball squad.

Jim was an...

Oct 29, 2025

Theresa M. Handley, 75 of Ridley Park died on October 29, 2025.  Born in Bryn Mawr, the daughter of the late Peter and Bertha Williams O'Connor, she lived in Rosemont, PA before moving to Ridley Park 51 years ago. Theresa was a graduate of Cardinal O'Hara High School, class of 1968 and also studied history and Spanish at Neumann...

Oct 28, 2025

Joan Luttrell Bell Mantegna, 96 of Lima Estates died on October 28, 2025.  Born in Chester, the daughter of the late Joseph J. and Margaret Anna Sykes Luttrell, she lived in Odgen before moving to Lima Estates 14 years ago.

Joan was a graduate of Chester High School, class of 1947 and had previously worked as a...

Oct 25, 2025

Edward George Zimmerman April 21, 1938 – October 25, 2025

In the quiet morning of October 25, 2025, Edward George Zimmerman was welcomed home to everlasting light. Known affectionately as "Dad" "Pop" and "GGP," Ed embodied pride, devotion, loyalty, selflessness, and sacrifice. Always ready with a joke or a story, he had a remarkable way of making...

Oct 22, 2025

Rose M. Monaghan (nee Baptiste), 81 of Garnet Valley died on October 22, 2025.  Born in Chester, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Edna Artymovicz Baptiste. She lived in Ridley Park and Lincoln University before moving to Garnet Valley in 2007.

Rose was a graduate of Notre Dame High School, class of 1961 and...