Obituaries

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...

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...