Obituaries

Oct 18, 2023

Robert P. Corsini, 91, of Folsom died on October 18, 2023.  Born in Wilkes-Barre, the son of the late Guido and Louise Manini Corsini, he lived in Chester before moving to Folsom 67 years ago. Robert was a graduate of Girard College, class of 1949 and also graduated from Temple University in 1953.  He was employed as a Sales...

Oct 17, 2023

Andriana Sullivant, 98, of Aston died on October 17, 2023.  Born in Patara, Greece the daughter of the late Gerasimos "Jerry" and Efygenia Tsetenti Barzouka, she lived in Chester before moving to Aston 59 years ago. Andriana was a lover of god's word and a member of Faith Community Church.  She enjoyed gardening, sewing and collecting dolls and designing...

Oct 13, 2023

Heide K. Williamson, 68, a longtime resident of Aston died on October 13, 2023.  Born in Chester, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Erna K. Feghelm Murray. Heide was a graduate of Claymont High School, class of 1973 and was employed as an Office Administrator at Opdenaker, Inc. before her retirement in 2009. She was...

Oct 13, 2023

Robert Charles Tiehel, aka "Bubba," "the Prince," "Bobby," 85, of Ridley Park, PA, joined many of the best people he knew in heaven on Friday, October 13, 2023. Born in Ridley Park, PA, Bubba grew up a "Leedom boy," attending Leedom Elementary School. He was a graduate of Ridley Township High Class of '56, and then earned a degree...

Oct 11, 2023

Frances Ellen Clark, 80, of Cochranville, PA passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday October 11th at Chester County Hospital with her beloved husband Charles Clark at her side.

Frances, the youngest of two children was born on March 26th, 1943 to Francis Brown and Mabel Whitlock in Chester, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Chester High in 1961, Frances went...

Oct 6, 2023

Nicholas J. Ferzetti, 58, of Folsom died on October 6, 2023. Nick was the nice guy that everybody liked who had the gift of working with and fixing electrical gadgets.  During high school he worked at Kelly Cable and following graduation worked for Comcast.  He ended up having a career repairing giant printing machines (which was no small feat).  ...

Oct 6, 2023

Frances G. ("Gina") Mirarchi died of natural causes on October 6, 2023 at the age of 91.

She was born Franceschina Girardina Cristiano on May 4, 1932 in Isca-Sullo-Ionio, in the province of Catanzaro, in the region of Calabria, Italy. She came to the United States with her husband, the late Giuseppe Emilio ("Joseph") Mirarchi and first-born...

Oct 5, 2023

Edward Venish (Ed, Eddie), age 82, left us peacefully on October 5, 2023.  Ed was a long-time resident of Aston, PA before relocating to Sun City, SC for 12 years.  He returned to Delaware County in February 2020 to spend time with family and friends as his illness progressed.

Ed was a graduate of St. James High...

Sep 29, 2023

Mark S. Tancredi, 64, a life long resident of Ridley township passed away peacefully, on September 29, 2023, surrounded by his family.  He was the son of the late Vincent and Marie Palma Tancredi.

Mark was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 1977, he worked at Smart Park before retiring in 2013 and had previously...

Sep 27, 2023

Eleanor M. "Ellie" Davitt (nee Cleary), 94, of Swarthmore died on September 27, 2023.  Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Elizabeth Metzler Cleary. Ellie was a graduate of West Catholic High School for Girls, class of 1947.  She was last employed as a waitress at the Springfield Country Club and had previously worked...

Sep 22, 2023

Helen C. Doherty (nee Miller), 95, of Secane, died on September 22, 2023 at her home.  Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Helen Bair Miller. Helen was a member of Aldan Union Church where she was a Sunday School worker in the Beginners department and also a member of the Widow and Widowers...

Sep 20, 2023

Grant W. Ward, 94, a lifelong resident of Ridley Park died on September 20, 2023.  Born in Chester, he was the son of the late William and Helen Auer Ward. Grant was a graduate of St. James High School, class of 1947 and had served in the Navy Reserves.  He was employed as a Process Engineering Technician at the...

Sep 20, 2023

Jane Marie Davis (Nee Lewandowski), age 87, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2023.

Born in Chester, Pa to the late Frank and Jennie Lewandowski Koza, she was preceded in death by her husband Bowman W. Davis, her step-father Walter Koza, her brothers Frank Lewandowski, Jr. , Lawrence Lewandowski and great-grandson Nicholas Steel.

She is...

Sep 19, 2023

Salvatore F. "Sam" Sabot, 85, a lifelong resident of Eddystone, died on September 19, 2023.  Born in Chester, he was the son of the late Frank and Cecelia DiGuiesspi Sabot. Sam was a graduate of Eddystone High School, class of 1956 and received a bachelor's degree in education from West Chester State Teacher's College.  He was a proud veteran...

Sep 15, 2023

John Thomas Icenhour, Jr, 79, of Leesville, passed away, Friday, September 15, 2023. Born in Mountain City, Tennessee, he was a son of the late John Thomas Icenhour, Sr. and Anna Mae Potter. He was the co-owner of the former Smoothy's Restaurant in Batesburg, SC. Mr. Icenhour was a welder and blacksmith by trade. He loved to go hunting...

Sep 14, 2023

Carmen "Charlie" Maurone, Jr., 91 of Ridley Park died on September 14, 2023.  Born and raised in Philadelphia, Charlie has been a resident of Ridley Park for the last 66 years. Charlie was a graduate of South Catholic High School, class of 1949 and also graduated from Pierce Junior College with a degree in accounting.  He owned and operated...

Sep 12, 2023

Richard James "Reds" Hartley, Jr., 62, of Harbeson, DE died on September 12, 2023.  Born in Delaware County, the son of the late Richard Hartley and Geraldine Beaumont.

Rick attended Ridley High School and owned and operated Mason Dixon Pools & Spas.  He enjoyed building and flying remote control planes, fishing and collecting Lionel trains.

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Sep 11, 2023

Patricia Ann "Patty" Boyle, 63, of Garnet Valley died on September 11, 2023 at her home.  Born Ridley Park, the daughter of the late Robert J. Boyle, Sr. and Maria A. Wotring Johnson Boyle, she had lived in Sun Village, Chester for 31years and Milmont Park for 25 years before moving to Garnet Valley seven years ago.

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Sep 11, 2023

Theresa M. "Terri" Smith, 69, of Ridley Park died on September 11, 2023.  Born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Ivan and Marion Cummings DeYoung, she lived in Olney, PA before moving to Ridley Park 36 years ago. Terri was a graduate of West Catholic High School for Girls, class of 1972.  She was last employed at A.I.G and...

Sep 11, 2023

Susan M. Oakes (nee Shalvey), 71, a lifelong resident of Ridley Park died on September 11, 2023 at her home.  Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Charles J. and Dolores M. "Tot" Shalvey. Sue was a graduate of Notre Dame High School for Girls, class of 1970 and had previously worked in the rectory of...