Obituaries

Dec 27, 2023

Jeanette M. Sides (nee Van Es), 79, a lifelong resident of Marcus Hook died on December 27, 2023.  Born in Chester, she was the daughter of the late Cornelius and Helen M. Morgan Van Es. Jeanette was a graduate of Notre Dame High School for Girls, class of 1961 and was a member of Immaculate Conception of Lourdes R.C....

Dec 27, 2023

Arthur A. "Bing" Brinkworth, 61, of Aston, Pa, died on December 27, 2023.  Born in Sewickley, PA, he was the son of the late Donald and Marjorie Brinkworth, joining the family as the fifth child with four older sisters. Bing attended Sewickley Academy until the family relocated from Sewickley to Media, Pa in 1969.

Bing was a...

Dec 20, 2023

Anna D. "Annie" Smith (nee Dyabelko), 93, a lifelong resident of Ridley Township died on December 20, 2023.  Born in Milmont Park, she was the daughter of the late Stefan and Susanna Moranski Dyabelko. Annie was a graduate of Ridley Township High School, class of 1948 and was a member of Our Lady of Peace R.C. Church. She was...

Dec 19, 2023

Linda Ann Sokalczuk, a cherished resident of Ridley Park passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 in her home, at the age of 63.  Linda was born in Bryn Mawr, the daughter of the late John W. and Dorothy (Myers) Friedhofer, raised in Ridley Park and attended Ridley High School.  She was previously a resident of Norwood, prior to...

Dec 16, 2023

Mary Malizia Pace, 96 of Eddystone, PA died peacefully on December 16, 2023. Born June 28, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Giocchino and Adele Ciaffone Malizia

Mary was a proud graduate of Eddystone High School and married the love of her life Samuel J. Pace, Sr. on February 7, 1953.   She was a lifelong...

Dec 11, 2023

William George Glessner, 92, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and greatgrandfather, passed away on December 11, 2023, with his loving family by his side. His life was defined by his devotion to his family, faith, and strong work ethic. Mr. Glessner was married for more than 64 years to Irene Kupay Glessner and was a loving father to his...

Dec 11, 2023

John "Jack" M. Vivanco, Jr., 82, of Folsom died on December 11, 2023 at his home.  Born in Philadelphia, the son of the late John and Violet Jones Vivanco, he lived in Southwest Philadelphia before moving to Delaware County where he resided until his death.

Jack was a graduate of John Bartram High School, class of 1959...

Dec 10, 2023

David Scott Tatum, 59, of Ridley Park passed away on December 10, 2023 at his home.  Born in Ridley Park, he was the son of the late Ellis Birch and Lillian Elizabeth Collins Tatum.

David grew up in Norwood and was a graduate of Interboro High School, class of 1982, where he played soccer and was a...

Dec 6, 2023

Eugene G. Kozuch, 88, of Ridley Park died on December 6, 2023.  Born in Jersey City, NJ, the son of the late George and Sophie Wisgo Kozuch, he lived in Philadelphia before moving to Ridley Park 50 years ago.

Eugene was a graduate of John Bartrum High School, class of 1954 and was employed as a carpenter...

Dec 4, 2023

The Reverend Doctor Darryl Michael Smaw, son of the late Ernest and Charlotte Smaw, beloved friend and inspiration to many, passed away at the age of 80 on December 4th in Philadelphia after a difficult struggle with colon cancer. He is survived by his loving soulmate of forty-two years, Matthew Verbinnen, his brother Harvey, and nieces Kimberly Bryant (Avis)...

Nov 27, 2023

Ronald F. "Smokey" Smoluk, 75, of Swarthmore died on November 27, 2023.  Born in Philadelphia, he lived in Sharon Hill before moving to Swarthmore 31 years ago. Smokey attended West Catholic High School for Boys and was a proud veteran of the US Army, serving during the Vietnam War.  He was a member of Notre Dame de Lourdes R.C....

Nov 26, 2023

John J. Preston, Sr., 64, of Milmont Park, PA passed peacefully into our Lord's hands, while surrounded by family, on November 26, 2023.  He was the son of the late Catherine Daniels Kissling.

John grew up in Yeadon, PA, where he attended St. Louis Elementary School and Yeadon High School, class of 1977.  John also attended the...

Nov 24, 2023

Eric W. Pinkstone, 64, of Cape May, NJ died on November 24, 2023 at Penn Presbyterian Hospital in Philadelphia with his devoted wife by his side. Born in Darby, PA, Eric spent his early years in Aldan, PA and graduated from Landowne-Aldan High School, class of 1977.  He also graduated from Delaware County Community College.  Eric was a longtime...

Nov 24, 2023

Richard A. "Rich" Massary, 86, of Aston died on November 24, 2023 at his home. Born in Salem, MA, the son of the late Alfred and Irene Levesque Massary, he lived in Sharon Hill and Folsom for many years before moving to Aston two years ago. Rich was a graduate of Hamilton High School, class of 1955 and received...

Nov 23, 2023

William "Wullie" Spiers, 85, of Chester died on November 23, 2023 at his home.  Born in Clydebank, Scotland, the son of the late Sarah and Charles Spiers, he moved to the United States and had been a resident of Chester since 1968. Wullie was a member of St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church.  He was employed at Westinghouse, Sun...

Nov 19, 2023

George E. German, Jr., 81, a lifelong resident of Essington died on November 19, 2023.  Born in Southwest Philadelphia, he was the son of the late George E. and Mary Ellen Van Camp German.

George proudly served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War and was a member of St. John Tinicum Memorial Lutheran Church.  ...

Nov 18, 2023

Charles M. Dunn, 89, of Glen Mills died on November 18, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones.

Born in Bullard, Texas, he was the son of the late Randolph and Viola Dunn.

Charles' family eventually moved to Philadelphia. He attended South Philadelphia High School for Boys then joined the Air Force where he was a...

Nov 17, 2023

Kathleen E. Schmalenberger, 74, of Prospect Park, PA died on November 17, 2023.  Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Walter Patrick and Dorothy Pearce McCullough. She lived in Belmont Hills and Glenolden before moving to Prospect Park over 50 years ago.

Kathleen was a graduate of Harriton High School, class of 1966 and...

Nov 17, 2023

Ann Austin, 76, of Media died on November 17, 2023 at her home.  Born in Woodlyn, daughter of the late Joseph and Rose Diamond Lynam, she lived in Lima before moving to Media in 1996.

Ann was a graduate of Ridley Township High School, class of 1965 and was employed as a Teacher's Assistant at Glenwood Elementary...

Nov 9, 2023

Joseph J. Lichman, 66, of Folsom passed away on November 9, 2023, at his home.  A resident of Folsom, PA, "Big Joe" courageously fought a battle with brain cancer for 28 months.  He was a graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School (1975) and Wilmington College (1979) where he earned a degree in Business Management.  He worked retail and accounting...