Rae C. Goerlach
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,...
Elaine Joan Giddis
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...
Michael C. Lutz
May 19, 2023
Michael C. Lutz, 67, a lifelong resident of Aston died on May 19, 2023 at his home. Â 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. Â He was a member of The Church of...
Carol A. Franklin
May 18, 2023
Carol A. Franklin, 85, of Morton died on May 18, 2023. Â 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. Â She was an avid Phillies fan and enjoyed gardening, crocheting, and trips to...
Patricia Ann Mcelwee
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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.
...
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
May 2, 2023
Anna M. Kearney, 86 of Ridley Park died on May 2, 2023 at her home. Â 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. Â She was an Administrator at Ross Manor Nursing Home in...
