Obituaries

Apr 21, 2023

Raymond J. Locke 92 of Aston, died on April 21, 2023 at his home after an extended illness.

He was born and raised in Chester before moving to Aston 59 years ago.

Ray worked at Scott Paper Company for over 20 years. He was an accountant for Delaware County Prison System which...

Apr 17, 2023

John S. Basilavecchio, 88 of Clifton Heights, died April 17, 2023.

He was born in Philadelphia and was passionate about cars. He worked in all aspects of the automotive industry from sales to service and was a mentor to everyone who worked with him. He loved all sports, and especially all four local sports teams.

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Apr 17, 2023

Linda S. Meehan, 74, of Ridley Park died on April 17, 2023 at her home. Born in Philadelphia, the daughter of the late William F. and Dorothy R. Scott Bradley, she lived in Folsom before moving to Ridley Park in 1987.

Linda was a graduate of West Catholic High School for Girls, class of 1966 and was...

Apr 16, 2023

Marie C. Oakes, 94, formerly of Lenni, died on April 16, 2023 at her home. Born in Morton, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Emily Vituli Mazzone, she had previously been a resident of Lenni for 44 years.

Marie was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 1947 and had previously been employed as an...

Apr 15, 2023

Mary Ann Petrone Springer 79, a lifelong resident of Aston, died on April 15, 2023.

She was last employed at Penn Delco School District in the cafeteria at Northly Junior High School for 10 years, retiring in 2017 and previously worked at Ship N Shore and Penn Machine Works.

Mary Ann was...

Apr 11, 2023

Donald J. Grieco, 76, of Swarthmore died on April 11, 2023.  Born in Chester, the son of the late George and Helen King Grieco, he lived in Glenolden before moving to Swarthmore 43 years ago.

Don was a graduate of St. James High School, class of 1964 and proudly served in the US Air Force during the...

Apr 9, 2023

Judith Nilon, 68, of Philadelphia, an attorney, businesswoman, and beloved mother, wife, sister, and friend died suddenly and unexpectedly Sunday, April 9 th , of heart failure at home

Judy was born and raised in Ridley Park, PA with her five siblings by their parents Mary and Robert (Bob) Nilon. A graduate of the School of the Holy...

Apr 7, 2023

Roger F. Miersch, 77 of Milmont Park died on April 7, 2023 at his home. Born in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Donald F. and Ellen Pearson Miersch, he lived in Radnor before moving to Milmont Park 40 years ago.

Roger was proud veteran of the US Army, serving during the Vietnam War. He recieved...

Apr 7, 2023

Franklin Scot "Scotty" Zang, Jr., 31 of Ridley Park died suddenly on April 7, 2023. Scotty was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 2009 and was employed by TNT Demolition in Folcroft.  He was a member of Anonymous Activities and enjoyed classic cars, being outdoors and nature, but most important was time with is two girls. He was...

Apr 6, 2023

Marian R. Ricardo, 75 formerly of Morton, PA died on April 6, 2023.  Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Frank J. and Anna Clymer Ricardo. Marian was a graduate of Ridley Township High School, class of 1965 and the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science, class of 1970.  She was employed by the County of Delaware...

Mar 29, 2023

Joseph S. Kowalewski,93 of Ridley Park, died on March 29,2023 at the home of his daughter. Bom in Chester to the late Dominic B. and Annie Regina Przedzial Kowalewski. Joseph was a graduate of St. James High School, class of 1948; PMC (now Widener University) taking night classes for 6 years so he could have summers free to be...

Mar 28, 2023

Patricia Harmon, of Upper Chichester, PA, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 63.

Patty was born on May 10, 1959 in Chester, PA and she grew up in Woodlyn. She was a 1977 graduate of Notre Dame High School and a 1996 graduate of Neumann University, where she...

Mar 28, 2023

Edward M. Swantek, 64, of Brookhaven, PA, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2023 surrounded by family. Born and raised in Chester, PA to the late Robert and Alice (Galinis) Swantek, he resided in Linwood, PA for many years before moving to Brookhaven four years ago. Ed attended Chester High School and became a diesel mechanic by trade, working for...

Mar 28, 2023

Constance Jean Martin Kraus, age 91, died March 28, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Daniel Kraus (d. 1997), grandson Brian Schultz (d. 1994), and all of her six siblings.

A lifelong resident of Ridley Park, she graduated from Immaculate Heart of Mary High School in Chester, PA. After a brief career as...

Mar 27, 2023

George R. Smith, 90, formerly of Somers Point, NJ died on March 27, 2023.  Born in Chester, the son of the late Warren and Mable Gross Smith, he moved to Somers Point in 1972. As a graduate of Chester High School class of 1949 and Williamson Trade School. George proudly served as a Corporal in the US Army during...

Mar 25, 2023

Kosta Hionis, formerly of Chadds Ford, PA, passed away on March 25, 2023 after a brave battle with cancer.  Kosta is survived by his son Evan (Samantha), daughter Larissa, grandson Maverick, and ex-wife Laura.  He is also survived by his brothers: Jerry (Effie), Dionysis (Danny) (Rose), and sisters Athena Hionis and Eleni Andreatou of Greece as well as sisters-in-law, Dora ...

Mar 19, 2023

Ruth Zurinsky (nee Tkachuk), 98, of Essington, died on March 19, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late James S. and Anna Sosiak Tkachuk.  Ruth was a graduate of John Bartram High School, class of 1942 and has been a resident of Essington since 1952.

She was the wife of the late Russel...

Mar 18, 2023

Joanne M. Lloyd 70, a lifelong resident of Ridley Park, died on March 18, 2023.

She was born in Philadelphia to the late Albert and Helen A. Huber Biester.

Joanne was a claims adjuster for General Asphalt Company in Philadelphia until her retirement in 2018.

Joanne was a graduate of Notre Dame...

Mar 17, 2023

Edward I. Pierce 85, of Ridley Park, died on March 17, 2023.

Born in Upland, he was the son of the late Willard and Mildred Reynolds Pierce and lived in Boothwyn before moving to Ridley Park 61 years ago. Ed was Director of Manufacturing for the Boeing Company until his retirement in 1997 and previously worked at...

Mar 16, 2023

Bridget Anne Fannon, 60, of Aston, Pennsylvania, passed away suddenly in her sleep on March 16, 2023.  Born in Chester, PA, she was the daughter of Anne Fannon and the late James J Fannon, Sr.

Bridget was a graduate of Sun Valley High School and Aston Vo-tech and soon after...