Obituaries

Sep 9, 2023

Ida Mae Revello (nee Northrop), 88, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2023 at her home. A lifelong resident of Essington, she was the daughter of the late James and Ellen O'Connor Northrop and sister of the late Doris N. Costello, Mildred R. Northrop and James W. Northrop. Ida graduated from Ridley Park High School in 1952, and shortly...

Sep 9, 2023

In Loving Memory of Hon. Paul G. Mattus (November 30, 1938 – September 9, 2023) Hon. Paul G. Mattus, a true pillar of his community, passed away on September 9th leaving behind a legacy of service, dedication, and love. Born on November 30, 1938, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to John and Alice (Horan) Mattus. Paul spent over 80 remarkable years...

Sep 9, 2023

John J. Pavlock, 90, of Woodlyn died on September 9, 2023.  Born in Chester, the son of the late John P. and Amelia Huss Pavlock, he lived in Wallingford before moving to Woodlyn in 1955. John was a graduate of Williamson Trade School was employed as an electrician at OTIS Elevators before retiring in 1992.  He was a member...

Sep 8, 2023

Mary J. Beldecos, aged 93, left us peacefully on September 8, 2023. Mary was born in Chester, PA and was the daughter of the late Demetrios and Cleopatra Beldecos. She lived in Springfield, PA for much of her life. Mary is survived by her sister and best friend, Helen J. Beldecos, also of Springfield, PA. She will be dearly...

Sep 6, 2023

Jack V. Malone, 96 of Crum Lynne, died on September 6, 2023.  Born in Momence, IL, he was the son of the late Earl R. and Hazel May Gennon Malone. Jack was a proud veteran of the US Navy and was employed as a machine operator at Technical Development Comany (TEDECO) before retiring in 2000.  He was an avid...

Sep 5, 2023

Lisa A. Anderson (nee Tallon), 62 of Morton died on September 5, 2023.  Lisa was born in Upland, and has been a lifelong resident of Delaware County.

Lisa was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 1978 and was employed as a customer service representative at ACME Markets.  She was an avid Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies...

Aug 29, 2023

Theresa Ann Wright, 87, formerly of Aston, PA, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2023.

She was born in Ridley Park, PA, the daughter of the late Helen and Joseph Quinn. She was the youngest of three siblings.

Theresa graduated from Ridley Park High School and Sleepers School of Business.  She worked as a payroll...

Aug 25, 2023

Angela S. "Angie" Karagianis, 90 of Brookhaven died on August 25, 2023 at her home. Born in Sparta, Greece, the daughter of the late Demosthenes and Georgia Pisanou Nanos, she moved to the United States in 1941, settling in Philadelphia.  She lived in Chester, before moving to Brookhaven 41 years ago.

Angie was a graduate of Bok...

Aug 21, 2023

Donald S. Robertson, 94 of Folsom died on August 21, 2023 at his home.  Born in St. Clair, PA, the son of the late Norman and Florence Waters Robertson, he lived in Southwest Philadelphia before moving to Folsom 65 years ago. Donald was a graduate of St. Clair High School, class of 1947 and proudly served in the US...

Aug 17, 2023

Irene Julia Alkins, (nee Rzasa), 89 passed away peacefully in her home of 67 years surrounded by family and friends on August 17, 2023. To know her was to love her.  Irene had the ability to light up the room with her contagious smile and unbelievable humor and quick wit. Irene was the loving wife of 48 years to...

Aug 16, 2023

Christopher Freire, 66, of Philadelphia died on August 16, 2023.  Born in Philadelphia, the son of the late Manuel B. and Mary E. Nolan Freire, he lived in Upper Darby and Chester before moving into Philadelphia a year and a half ago. Chris was a graduate of Radnor High School and owned and operated his own landscaping company.  He...

Aug 14, 2023

James "Jimmy" DiMatteo, 73 of Ridley Park died on August 14, 2023 at his home.  Born in Chester, the son of the late Paul J. and Dorothea VanGemert DiMatteo, Jim was a longtime resident of Delaware County and had also lived in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Jimmy was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 1967 and was a...

Aug 11, 2023

Mary G. Kleinz, 95 a lifelong resident of Southwest Philadelphia, died on August 11, 2023 at her home.  Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Grace Pellegrino DiLoreto.

Mary graduated from St. Clements Elementary School and attended John Bartram High School.  She was formerly a member of St. Clement's Parish where she...

Aug 11, 2023

Cynthia A. "Cyndee" Savage, 72, of Aston died on August 11, 2023 at her home.  Born in Drexel Hill, the daughter of the late Frederick E. and Elizabeth Smith Savage, she lived in Media before moving to Aston 30 years ago. Cyndee was a graduate of Penncrest High School, class of 1969 and also attended Drexel University.  She had...

Aug 6, 2023

James P. Nasella, Sr., 92 of Ridley Park died on August 6, 2023 at the Community Living Center in Philadelphia.  Born in Philadelphia, the son of the late Modesto and Anna Pisillo Nasella, he lived in Southwest Philadelphia before moving to Ridley Park in 1955. James a graduate of John Bartram High School where he was a four-year soccer...

Aug 6, 2023

John C. Ricketts, Sr., 74 a lifelong resident of Ridley Park died on August 6, 2023 at his home.  Born in Ridley Park, he was the son of the late Andrew Curtis and Dorothy Louise Carson Ricketts.

John was a proud veteran of the US Army, serving during the Vietnam War in the 173rd Airborne Brigade.  He...

Aug 2, 2023

Doris A. Taraba, 72, formerly of Ridley Park died on August 2, 2023.  Born in Drexel Hill, the daughter of the late Ladislav and Margaret Skubak Taraba, she lived in Clifton Heights before moving to Ridley Park in 2014.

Doris was a graduate of Darby High School, class of 1969 and the Lankenau Hospital School of Nursing,...

Aug 1, 2023

Roy W. Mander, Jr., 43 of Landenberg, PA died on August 1, 2023 at his home.  Born in Upland, he lived in Delaware before moving to Landenberg three years ago. Roy was a graduate of Salesianum High School, class of 1997 and received a bachelor's degree in liberal arts from West Chester University and took online educations courses from...

Aug 1, 2023

Stephen W. Henry, 58, of Prospect Park died on August 1, 2023.  Born in Ridley Park, the son of John T. "Jack", Jr. and the late Lillian Wahl Henry, he had been a resident of Prospect Park for the last 34 years.

Steve was a graduate of St. James High School, class of 1983 and then attended...

Jul 30, 2023

Joseph M. Mullen, 58, of Glen Mills died on July 30, 2023.  Born in Nashville, TN, he had lived in Ridley Park and Glenolden before moving to Glen Mills 10 years ago. Joe was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 1983 and then went on to attend Temple University.  He was employed as a driver at UPS...