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John F. Clavin

John F. Clavin

May 16, 2023

John F. Clavin, Jr., 85 of Ridley Park, died on May 16, 2023 at his home.

John was born in Philadelphia, living in Darby before moving to his late residence 56 years ago.

He was employed as a Tax Processing Manager.

John was a graduate of West Catholic High...

Ioannis Diavastis

Ioannis Diavastis

May 15, 2023

Ioannis Diavastis, 76, of Newtown Square passed away peacefully in his home on Monday May 15, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Ioannis was born in Velvendo, Greece on June 12, 1946 to Harisios and Efthimia Diavastis. He was the devoted husband of Anna and loving father to Effie (Michael) Smith, Nitsa (Nick) Leone, and...

Geneva Nemeth

Geneva Nemeth

May 15, 2023

Brookhaven, PA – Geneva Dallas (Quesenberry) Nemeth, 93, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 15, 2023.

Geneva was born in the Lying-In Department of Philadelphia Hospital on September 15, 1929, to her parents, Arnold Dexter and Grace Quesenberry.

She was a bright student who loved school....

Karen Marie Gusler

Karen Marie Gusler

May 12, 2023

Karen Marie Gusler 61, a lifelong resident of Aston, passed away on May 12, 2023.

She was born in Chester to the late William H. and Margaret Ann Molnar Jones. Karen was employed at White Horse Village and previously worked at the Boeing Company, the Department of Agriculture and most recently, the Substitute Teacher Service, Inc. She was...

Samuel Petrone

Samuel Petrone

May 10, 2023

Samuel Petrone, 67, died on May 10, 2023 at his home.  Born in Chester, the son of the late Angelo and Mary M. Sabot Petrone, he was a lifelong resident of Delaware County, and had called Aston his home for the past 45 years. Sam was a graduate of Sun Valley High School, class of 1973.  He had been previously...

William J. Farren

William J. Farren

May 7, 2023

William J. Farren 69 of Philadelphia, died on May 7, 2023.

Bill was born in Norfolk, VA and has lived at his late residence since 2007.

He was a Behavioral Health Counselor for Livingrin in Bensalem for 10 years and previously worked at Northeast Treatment Center and a self-employed house painter.

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Teresa "Terry" J. Sokolowski

Teresa "Terry" J. Sokolowski

May 6, 2023

Teresa "Terry" J. Sokolowski 69 of Collegeville, died on May 6, 2023.

Born in Philadelphia to the late Joseph and Elizabeth Szego Maccario, she lived in King of Prussia before moving to her late home in 2001.

Terry loved her aquarium and animals and caring for them, was also an avid reader.

She was the...

Rebecca A. Petrone

Rebecca A. Petrone

May 6, 2023

Rebecca A. DiTrolio Petrone, "Becky," 96 of Media, died on May 6, 2023 at the home of her son.

She was born in West Philadelphia and lived in South Philadelphia and Brodheadsville, PA before moving to Media 18 years ago.

Along with her husband, she owned the G&L Bar and Restaurant in...

John Ruggierio

John Ruggierio

May 6, 2023

John Ruggierio 89 of West Chester, died on May 6, 2023.

He was born in Springfield and lived in Media before moving to West Chester 59 years ago.

John was a graduate of Springfield High School and a US Army veteran. He enjoyed bird watching and volunteering to help others.

Joseph Robert Donato, Jr.

Joseph Robert Donato, Jr.

May 6, 2023

Joseph Robert Donato Jr., 69, of Ridley Park passed on May 6, 2023. He was born and raised in Milmont Park before moving to Ridley Park later in his life.

Joseph was born on May 25, 1953, at Fitzgerald Mercy Hospital to his loving parents, Joseph and Agnes. He was a longtime parishioner of Our...

Patricia H. Cieslik

Patricia H. Cieslik

May 6, 2023

Patricia H. Cieslik, 87, of Wilmington, DE died peacefully on May 6, 2023 at Shipley Manor.  Born in Philadelphia, the daughter of the late Charles and Bertha Carroll Heckman, she lived in Aston and Glen Mills, PA before moving to Wilmington one year ago. Patricia was a graduate of West Catholic High School for Girls, class of 1954 and had...

John J. Conlan

John J. Conlan

May 5, 2023

John J. Conlan, 68, of Media, died on May 5, 2023.  Born in Philadelphia, the son of the late Joseph D. and Mary C. Haigh Conlan, he lived in Brookhaven before moving to Media 25 years ago. John was a graduate of West Catholic High School for Boys, class of 1972. He also graduated from St. Joseph University in 1976...

Joan D. Pinkstone

Joan D. Pinkstone

May 4, 2023

Joan D. Pinkstone, 88 a longtime resident of Aldan, PA died peacefully on May 4, 2023.

Born in Philadelphia, Joan was a 1953 graduate of John Bartram High School where she played cello. Later she worked at GE in Philadelphia. She was the daughter of the late Daniel and Jean Johnston and wife of 56...

Maryanne Rietz-Dalton

Maryanne Rietz-Dalton

May 3, 2023

It's with our deepest sadness and grief that we share the news of our mother's passing.

Maryanne Rietz-Dalton, 86, a pianist, organist, teacher, and long-time resident of Ridley Park, died peacefully Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at her home.

Maryanne was gifted with perfect pitch and gave her first concert at the age...

Anna M. Kearney

Anna M. Kearney

May 2, 2023

Anna M. Kearney, 86 of Ridley Park died on May 2, 2023 at her home.  Born in Philadelphia, the daughter of the late Francis and Genevieve McCallen Moyer, she had been a resident of Ridley Park since 1974.

Anna was a graduate of Little Flower High School.  She was an Administrator at Ross Manor Nursing Home in...

Alice G. Denny

Alice G. Denny

Apr 29, 2023

Alice G. Denny, 92, a lifelong resident of Middletown Township died on April 29, 2023 at her home.  Born in Upland, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Irene Mitchell Gilger. Alice was a graduate of Media High School, class of 1949 and had previously been employed by the Sun Oil Company.  She enjoyed reading and television, the...

Guy John "Jack" Marantino

Guy John "Jack" Marantino

Apr 28, 2023

Guy John "Jack" Marantino, 81, of Aston died on April 28, 2023.  Born in Gardendale, PA, the son of the late John and Mildred Smith Marantino, he lived in Claymont, DE before moving to Aston in 1979. Jack attended Chichester High School and had been employed at Family Dollar, Big Lots and most recently Giant Supermarkets.  He was an avid...

Marlene F. Myers

Marlene F. Myers

Apr 28, 2023

Marlene F. Myers, 80, of Winter Haven, FL died on April 28, 2023.  Born in Philadelphia, the daughter of the late William T. and Frances DeWeese Bunn, she had lived in Philadelphia, PA and then Arden, DE before moving to Winter Haven, FL in 2009.

Marlene was a graduate of South Philadelphia High School, class of 1960...

James R. Frey

James R. Frey

Apr 24, 2023

James R. Frey 73 of Ridley Park died on April 24, 2023 at his home.

Born in Philadelphia, he lived in Secane before moving to Ridley Park in 1979.

Jim was owner/operator of Sunset Farms for 31 years before retiring in 2021 and previously worked as Substation Electrician at Amtrak for 22...

Richard L. Diguglielmo

Richard L. Diguglielmo

Apr 22, 2023

Richard L. Di Guglielmo 75 of Folsom, died on April 22, 2023.

Born in Philadelphia to the late Dominic and Anna De Felice Di Guglielmo and has lived in Folsom for the past 50 years.

He was a Senior Highway Designer for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

Rich was a graduate of...

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