Obituaries

Jun 21, 2023

Frank Fox, 79 of Woodlyn, died on June 21, 2023 at his home.

He was born in Chester to the late Frank W. Fox and Anna T. Fox (Smith) and lived in Upland before moving to Woodlyn in 2016.

Frank was a bartender at the Bridgewater Inn for 30 years and a US Army National...

Jun 21, 2023

Daniel K. Long 62 of Ridley Park, died on June 21, 2023 at his home,

Born in Shamokin to the late Charles K. and Virginia H. Leiser Long and has lived in the Ridley area all of his life. Dan was last employed by Ridley Township and previously was a ground handler for USAir and American Airlines....

Jun 19, 2023

Charles "Chuck" E. Harrison, proud veteran of Vietnam and longtime resident of Upper Chichester, Pennsylvania, died peacefully on June 19, 2023 at the age of 80.

Chuck was born in Chester, Pennsylvania to the late Charles L. and Kathleen Glennan Harrison and raised on Maple Street in Visco Village, Marcus Hook.

He attended St. James...

Jun 19, 2023

Alvin J. Herr, 90 of Glen Mills, died on June 19, 2023.

He was born in Norristown to the late John Alvin and Wilma Schroeder Herr and lived on Lake Walleupaupack in the Pocono's before moving to Glen Mills. Alvin was a Zone Service Manager for General Motors until his retirement in 1997.

He was...

Jun 18, 2023

Barbara Ann Reiff Clarke (nee Bardo), 82, of Swarthmore died on June 18, 2023.  Born in Williamsport, PA, she was the daughter of the late Willard C. and Charlotte Livingston Bardo.

Barbara was a graduate of Williamsport High School, class of 1958 and Polyclinic School of Nursing, class of 1961.  She had been employed as a Registered...

Jun 16, 2023

Vincent D. Melchiorre, 89, of Norwood died on June 16, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.  Born and raised in Chester, the son of the late Peter and Mary DiPaolo Melchiorre, he had been a resident of Norwood for the past 30 years. Vince was a graduate of Chester High School, class of 1952 and was employed as a...

Jun 15, 2023

Rita A. Gaull (nee White) of Millsboro, DE died on June 15, 2023.  Born in Pottsville, PA the daughter of Henry R. and Stella Marie White (nee Condron).  She lived in Aston, PA most of her life before moving to Millsboro, DE.

Rita was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Aston, American Legion Ladies Auxiliary...

Jun 11, 2023

Alice O'Brien, age 91, of Ridley Park died in June of 2023.  Born in Southampton, England, she was the daughter of the late Benjaman and Gladys Colley Bartlett.  Alice came the United States and settled with her husband in Philadelphia in 1954 and had been a resident of Ridley Park since 1960.  Alice loved being a homemaker, enjoyed travelling,...

Jun 11, 2023

Vincent James Savini, Sr., "Vince", age 83, passed away on June 11, 2023.

He was born in Chester, Pennsylvania to the late Domenico Antonio Savini and Pasqualina V. Savini.

Vince was a member of Ridley Township High School Class of 1959 and he enjoyed attending reunions to see his old classmates and friends.  He had...

Jun 10, 2023

Jessica Marie Moorhead, 36, of Chestnut Hill, Pa., passed away on June 10, 2023. Born and raised in Prospect Park, Pa., Jessica graduated from Interboro High School in 2004 and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from Temple University in 2008. She subsequently earned a Certificate in Paralegal Studies from Villanova University. Jessica began her employment at...

Jun 9, 2023

Eugene W. Rand 90 of Media, formerly of Folsom died on June 9, 2023 at his home.

Born in Boothwyn to the late Chester E. and Alice Twaddell Rand, Eugene lived in Folsom before moving to his last residence two years ago.

He was last employed as a machinist for Cobra Machine Shop, retiring in...

Jun 6, 2023

Lothar(Lou) Edward Stewart Budike Jr unexpectedly passed away at the age of 54. He was born on November 18th, 1968  in Wallingford Pa to Lothar Budike Sr. and Alexandra Budike. Lou was a loving brother to Edward, Marianthe, and Alexandra Budike. He is survived by his 3 children of whom he cared for deeply- Victoria (22), Louie (20), and...

Jun 6, 2023

Paul G. Zambetis, age 95 passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 6th.

He was born December 20, 1927 in Philadelphia to the late George Zambetis and Irene Zambetis Pappas. He married his childhood friend and love, Zoe Zambetis in November of 1952.

Paul was proud of his Greek heritage. He was a...

Jun 5, 2023

Joyce E. Estock- Ramsay 70 of Philadelphia, died on June 5, 2023.

Born in Chester to the late Paul and Ruth Davis Estock and lived in Marcus Hook before moving to her late residence five years ago.

Joyce was an Assistant Manager at the Goodwill store in Holmes for 21 years.

She was...

Jun 1, 2023

Margaret "Peggy" Friel, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother of Ridley Park, PA, entered Heaven on Thursday, June 1, 2023.

Born to Daniel and Dorothy (Lowry) Scanlan, Peggy grew up in Southwest Philadelphia, PA and graduated from West Catholic High School for Girls. Shortly after graduation, Peggy married her high school sweetheart, William P. Friel, and together they...

May 30, 2023

Rae C. Goerlach 86, of Ridley Park, died on May 30, 2023.

She was born in Philadelphia and lived in Darby before moving to her late home in 1966.

Rae was last employed as a secretary at RCA in Philadelphia and was a member of The Church of St. Madeline.

She loved walking,...

May 28, 2023

Elaine Joan Giddis- beloved teacher, early feminist activist, and longtime resident of Cambridge MA- passed away on May 28, 2023 at age 88. Uniquely generous, kind, and caring- Elaine was cherished by all who knew her.

Elaine was a bright and engaged student at the elementary school of St Jean Basptiste Parish and Lowell High School. After...

May 19, 2023

Michael C. Lutz, 67, a lifelong resident of Aston died on May 19, 2023 at his home.  Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Anthony J. "Tony" Lutz, Jr. and Louise M. Buffett Lutz.

Mike was a graduate of St. James High School, class of 1974.  He was a member of The Church of...

May 18, 2023

Carol A. Franklin, 85, of Morton died on May 18, 2023.  Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Marcellus C. and Jean B. Miller Kopp.

Carol had previously been employed as a secretary in the Ridley School District for 25 years.  She was an avid Phillies fan and enjoyed gardening, crocheting, and trips to...

May 17, 2023

Patricia Ann McElwee 78 of Milmont Park, died on May 17, 2023. She was born in Darby. and lived in Yeadon until moving to her late home 51 years ago.

Patricia retired in 2011 from the Ridley School District where she was employed as an Administrative Assistant.

She was a graduate of...