Joseph S. Kowalewski
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...
Patricia Harmon
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...
Edward M. Swantek
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...
Constance Kraus
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...
George R. Smith
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...
Kosta Hionis
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 ...
Ruth Zurinsky
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...
Joanne M. Lloyd
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...
Edward I. Pierce
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...
Bridget Anne Fannon
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...
Psych Lank
Mar 12, 2023
My father was born at home on the corner of Main Street and Kinkaid in Wichita Kansas. His father and mother ran a small farm that produced pickles. Psych was much younger than his older brothers Steart and Clarence. Psych attended Long Fellow Elementary School, Hamilton Junior High School and North High School in Wichita Kansas. He graduated from...
Sally M. Savage
Mar 11, 2023
Sally M. Savage, 86, of Eddystone died on March 11, 2023 at her home. Born in Sharon, CT, the daughter of the late Edmond and Gladys O'Brien, she had been a resident of Eddystone for 54 years.
Sally was a secretary at the Delaware County Court House for 15 years and previously worked at the...
James "Jace" R. Mclaughlin
Mar 6, 2023
James R. "Jace" McLaughlin, 81 of Wilmington, formerly of Ridley Park died on March 6, 2023 at his home. Born in Ridley Park, he was the son of the late David U. and Margaret May McLaughlin, he lived in Ridley Park for 57 years before moving to Wilmington one year ago. Jace was a graduate of Interboro High School, class...
Robert Taylor Hannum
Mar 5, 2023
Robert Taylor "Bob" Hannum, 93, of Aston was called home to be with the Lord on March 5, 2023. Born in Chester, he was the son of the late Alban and Ethel Drake Hannum. He lived in Marcus Hook before moving to Aston in 1966. Bob was a graduate of Eddystone High School, Class of 1948. He proudly...
Sotirios Hartas
Mar 3, 2023
Sotirios "Sam" Hartas, 70, of Chester, fell asleep in the Lord on March 3, 2023. Born in Patras, Greece, he was the son of the late Spiros and Stavroula Karabelas Hartas.
Sam was a star midfielder on Patreas, a Greek amateur league soccer team and served in the Greek Army from 1973 to 1975. He emigrated to...
William W. Carroll
Mar 3, 2023
William W. Carroll, 78, of Woodlyn died on March 3, 2023. Born in Chester and raised in Brookhaven, he was son of the late Walter J., Jr. and Alice Ryan Carroll.
William was a graduate of St. James High School, class of 1963, and Widener University. He was a proud veteran of the US Navy. William was...
Elizabeth M. Janczuk
Mar 3, 2023
Elizabeth M. "Betty" Janczuk 91 of Lester, died suddenly at home on March 3, 2023.
Born in Philadelphia to the late William and Elizabeth Severns Wethman and has lived at her late residence since 1959.
Betty was a former member of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque R.C. Church, now the Church of St. Gabriel R.C. Church...
Ronald Lee Berkheimer
Feb 24, 2023
Ron died suddenly on February 24, 2023. He was born on March 29, 1954 to Harry and Jacqueline Berkheimer in Chester, PA. Ron grew up in Ridley Township (PA) and played lacrosse and football for Ridley High School. He met the love of his life, Mariann (Sciarra) and they married in 1975. They attended Delaware County Community College together...
Margaret C. Sutton
Feb 22, 2023
Margaret C. Sutton, 91, of Chester passed away on February 22, 2023 at her home. Born in Milmont Park, she was the daughter of the late Eneas J. and Catherine McAtamney Cassidy. Margaret worked at Bell Telephone Company for 32 years as a Billing Clerk and Data Analyst before her retirement in 1982. She was a member of St. Rose...
Kevin F. Neary
Feb 20, 2023
Kevin Francis Neary, of Upper Chichester, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 20, 2023. He was 40 years old.
Kevin was a dynamic, intelligent, and caring son, brother, uncle, and friend. Raised in Upper Chichester, Kevin excelled academically and became known for his work ethic and determination. Kevin graduated from Salesianum School in Wilmington, Delaware, and...
