Obituaries

Sep 22, 2023

Helen C. Doherty (nee Miller), 95, of Secane, died on September 22, 2023 at her home.  Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Helen Bair Miller. Helen was a member of Aldan Union Church where she was a Sunday School worker in the Beginners department and also a member of the Widow and Widowers...

Sep 20, 2023

Grant W. Ward, 94, a lifelong resident of Ridley Park died on September 20, 2023.  Born in Chester, he was the son of the late William and Helen Auer Ward. Grant was a graduate of St. James High School, class of 1947 and had served in the Navy Reserves.  He was employed as a Process Engineering Technician at the...

Sep 20, 2023

Jane Marie Davis (Nee Lewandowski), age 87, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2023.

Born in Chester, Pa to the late Frank and Jennie Lewandowski Koza, she was preceded in death by her husband Bowman W. Davis, her step-father Walter Koza, her brothers Frank Lewandowski, Jr. , Lawrence Lewandowski and great-grandson Nicholas Steel.

She is...

Sep 19, 2023

Salvatore F. "Sam" Sabot, 85, a lifelong resident of Eddystone, died on September 19, 2023.  Born in Chester, he was the son of the late Frank and Cecelia DiGuiesspi Sabot. Sam was a graduate of Eddystone High School, class of 1956 and received a bachelor's degree in education from West Chester State Teacher's College.  He was a proud veteran...

Sep 15, 2023

John Thomas Icenhour, Jr, 79, of Leesville, passed away, Friday, September 15, 2023. Born in Mountain City, Tennessee, he was a son of the late John Thomas Icenhour, Sr. and Anna Mae Potter. He was the co-owner of the former Smoothy's Restaurant in Batesburg, SC. Mr. Icenhour was a welder and blacksmith by trade. He loved to go hunting...

Sep 14, 2023

Carmen "Charlie" Maurone, Jr., 91 of Ridley Park died on September 14, 2023.  Born and raised in Philadelphia, Charlie has been a resident of Ridley Park for the last 66 years. Charlie was a graduate of South Catholic High School, class of 1949 and also graduated from Pierce Junior College with a degree in accounting.  He owned and operated...

Sep 12, 2023

Richard James "Reds" Hartley, Jr., 62, of Harbeson, DE died on September 12, 2023.  Born in Delaware County, the son of the late Richard Hartley and Geraldine Beaumont.

Rick attended Ridley High School and owned and operated Mason Dixon Pools & Spas.  He enjoyed building and flying remote control planes, fishing and collecting Lionel trains.

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Sep 11, 2023

Patricia Ann "Patty" Boyle, 63, of Garnet Valley died on September 11, 2023 at her home.  Born Ridley Park, the daughter of the late Robert J. Boyle, Sr. and Maria A. Wotring Johnson Boyle, she had lived in Sun Village, Chester for 31years and Milmont Park for 25 years before moving to Garnet Valley seven years ago.

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Sep 11, 2023

Theresa M. "Terri" Smith, 69, of Ridley Park died on September 11, 2023.  Born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Ivan and Marion Cummings DeYoung, she lived in Olney, PA before moving to Ridley Park 36 years ago. Terri was a graduate of West Catholic High School for Girls, class of 1972.  She was last employed at A.I.G and...

Sep 11, 2023

Susan M. Oakes (nee Shalvey), 71, a lifelong resident of Ridley Park died on September 11, 2023 at her home.  Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Charles J. and Dolores M. "Tot" Shalvey. Sue was a graduate of Notre Dame High School for Girls, class of 1970 and had previously worked in the rectory of...

Sep 9, 2023

Ida Mae Revello (nee Northrop), 88, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2023 at her home. A lifelong resident of Essington, she was the daughter of the late James and Ellen O'Connor Northrop and sister of the late Doris N. Costello, Mildred R. Northrop and James W. Northrop. Ida graduated from Ridley Park High School in 1952, and shortly...

Sep 9, 2023

In Loving Memory of Hon. Paul G. Mattus (November 30, 1938 – September 9, 2023) Hon. Paul G. Mattus, a true pillar of his community, passed away on September 9th leaving behind a legacy of service, dedication, and love. Born on November 30, 1938, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to John and Alice (Horan) Mattus. Paul spent over 80 remarkable years...

Sep 9, 2023

John J. Pavlock, 90, of Woodlyn died on September 9, 2023.  Born in Chester, the son of the late John P. and Amelia Huss Pavlock, he lived in Wallingford before moving to Woodlyn in 1955. John was a graduate of Williamson Trade School was employed as an electrician at OTIS Elevators before retiring in 1992.  He was a member...

Sep 8, 2023

Mary J. Beldecos, aged 93, left us peacefully on September 8, 2023. Mary was born in Chester, PA and was the daughter of the late Demetrios and Cleopatra Beldecos. She lived in Springfield, PA for much of her life. Mary is survived by her sister and best friend, Helen J. Beldecos, also of Springfield, PA. She will be dearly...

Sep 6, 2023

Jack V. Malone, 96 of Crum Lynne, died on September 6, 2023.  Born in Momence, IL, he was the son of the late Earl R. and Hazel May Gennon Malone. Jack was a proud veteran of the US Navy and was employed as a machine operator at Technical Development Comany (TEDECO) before retiring in 2000.  He was an avid...

Sep 5, 2023

Lisa A. Anderson (nee Tallon), 62 of Morton died on September 5, 2023.  Lisa was born in Upland, and has been a lifelong resident of Delaware County.

Lisa was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 1978 and was employed as a customer service representative at ACME Markets.  She was an avid Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies...

Aug 29, 2023

Theresa Ann Wright, 87, formerly of Aston, PA, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2023.

She was born in Ridley Park, PA, the daughter of the late Helen and Joseph Quinn. She was the youngest of three siblings.

Theresa graduated from Ridley Park High School and Sleepers School of Business.  She worked as a payroll...

Aug 25, 2023

Angela S. "Angie" Karagianis, 90 of Brookhaven died on August 25, 2023 at her home. Born in Sparta, Greece, the daughter of the late Demosthenes and Georgia Pisanou Nanos, she moved to the United States in 1941, settling in Philadelphia.  She lived in Chester, before moving to Brookhaven 41 years ago.

Angie was a graduate of Bok...

Aug 21, 2023

Donald S. Robertson, 94 of Folsom died on August 21, 2023 at his home.  Born in St. Clair, PA, the son of the late Norman and Florence Waters Robertson, he lived in Southwest Philadelphia before moving to Folsom 65 years ago. Donald was a graduate of St. Clair High School, class of 1947 and proudly served in the US...

Aug 17, 2023

Irene Julia Alkins, (nee Rzasa), 89 passed away peacefully in her home of 67 years surrounded by family and friends on August 17, 2023. To know her was to love her.  Irene had the ability to light up the room with her contagious smile and unbelievable humor and quick wit. Irene was the loving wife of 48 years to...