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John E. O'Toole

John E. O'Toole

Aug 12, 2022

John E. O'Toole, 65, of Folcroft died on August 12, 2022. Born in Philadelphia on September 14, 1956, he was the son of the late Lawrence J. and Bula Phillips O'Toole.

John was a graduate of Sharon Hill High School. He was employed as a Jewelry Technician at Marches' Jewelry in Lindenwold, NJ and previously worked at...

Richard J. Carroll

Richard J. Carroll

Aug 5, 2022

Richard J. Carroll, 72, of Malvern, died a peaceful death on August 5, 2022 surrounded by his family. The son of the late Richard and Vetora Mercadante Carroll, Richard was born in Chester and graduated from St. James High School, class of 1968. He proudly served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War and often told fond stories...

Suzanne Lenz

Suzanne Lenz

Aug 5, 2022

Suzanne Sweeney Lenz, 90, a lifelong resident of Ridley Park, died on August 5, 2022 at her home.

She was a graduate of Ridley Park High School, class of 1949 and attended Endicott College and also Sleepers Business School.  Suzanne was the oldest and longest living member of Ridley Park Presbyterian Church where she had been a...

William T. Mccoach, Ii

William T. Mccoach, Ii

Aug 5, 2022

William T. McCoach, II 78, a lifelong resident of Ridley Park, died on August 5, 2022.

He was employed as a Communications Technician for AT&T for 36 years, retiring in 2003.

Bill was a member of The Church of St. Madeline. He attended Elementary School there and was a graduate of St. James High School,...

Michael William Barbiers

Michael William Barbiers

Aug 4, 2022

Michael William Barbiers, 75, of Swarthmore died on August 4, 2022 at his home.

Mike was a graduate of Ridley Township High School, class of 1965 and proudly served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He had been employed as a Dispatcher by the Marple Township Police Department for 41 years. Mike was a former...

Francesca Maria Vannucci

Francesca Maria Vannucci

Aug 4, 2022

Francesca Maria Vannucci, 27, of Rutledge died on August 4, 2022. Born in Darby, she lived in Swarthmore before moving to Rutledge four years ago.

Francesca graduated from St. Madeline Elementary School and Ridley High School, class of 2013 where she was on the swim team and won "Best in Show" for her senior art exhibit. She...

Stephen F. Mullany

Stephen F. Mullany

Jul 31, 2022

Stephen F. Mullany, 59, a lifelong resident of Ridley Park died on July 31, 2022 at his home.

Steve was a strong, loving son to his mother and family and will be greatly missed. He was a graduate of St. James High School, class of 1980 and was a longtime key employee and driver at Tyson R....

Alma F. Hill

Alma F. Hill

Jul 30, 2022

Alma F. Hill 92 of Glen Mills, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2022. One day shy of her 93rd birthday.

Born in Philadelphia, she lived in Springfield most of her life and spent the last 12 years living in Brookhaven, PA.

She was last employed as an Administrative Assistant for Fidelity Bank before retiring...

Anne L. Bulik

Anne L. Bulik

Jul 27, 2022

Anne L. O'Connor Bulik, 97, a longtime resident of Ridley Park, died on July 27, 2022. Born in Forestville, PA, she was the daughter of the late James and Elizabeth Lynch O'Connor.

Anne was a graduate of Cass Township High School, class of 1942, and had been employed as a secretary at Westinghouse in Lester and Concordville....

Cecilia C. Dunn

Cecilia C. Dunn

Jul 19, 2022

Cecilia C. Dunn, 93, of Glen Mills died on July 19, 2022 at her home. Born in Philadelphia, the daughter of the late John J. and Cecilia Kijewska Manion, she lived in Morton before moving to Glen Mills 53 years ago. Cecilia was a graduate of West Philadelphia Catholic High School for Girls, class of 1947 and graduated from Philadelphia...

Mary R. Matteo

Mary R. Matteo

Jul 17, 2022

Mary R. Matteo 93 of Springfield, died on July 17, 2022.

She was born in Chester and lived in Milmont Park before moving to Springfield.

Mary was a cafeteria cashier for the Ridley School District and was a member of Our Lady of Peace R.C. Church.

She enjoyed crocheting, cooking, boating, crabbing, roller...

Susan A. Crowley

Susan A. Crowley

Jul 15, 2022

Susan A. Bartow Crowley, 63, of Aston died on July 15, 2022 at Shore Medical Center. Born in Chester, the daughter of the late David and Anna Montella Bartow, she lived in Ridley Township before moving to Aston 30 years ago. Susan was a graduate of Chichester High School, class of 1976 and was employed as an Administrative Assistant for...

Marie A. Nicolai

Marie A. Nicolai

Jul 15, 2022

Marie A. Nicolai, 100 years old, a longtime resident of Ridley Park, died July 15,2022 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law surrounded by her loving family. Born in Millville,N.J. and raised in South Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Augustine and Rosina Varrenti Gentile.

After graduating from Southern High School,class of 1940, she...

John J. Ianna

John J. Ianna

Jul 15, 2022

John J. Ianna, 55, long time resident of Ridley Township, passed away on July 15, 2022 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

John was a graduate of Cardinal O'Hara High School, class of 1984, and a graduate of both the Pennsylvania and New Jersey police academies. John was employed by SEPTA Rail Division for 35...

Daniel Zepp

Daniel Zepp

Jul 12, 2022

Daniel (Danny) Zepp, a lifelong resident of Ridley Park, died unexpectedly on July 12, 2022 at the age of 54. He was a Business Analyst at Independence Blue Cross for over 25 years.

He graduated from Ridley High School, class of 1988. He loved being involved in his children's soccer team and assisted/encouraged the players ...

John B. Davis

John B. Davis

Jul 12, 2022

John B. Davis 88 of Folsom, died on July 12, 2022 at his home. Born in Philadelphia, he lived in S.W. Philadelphia before moving to Folsom 21 years ago. He was employed as a warehouseman for Super Fresh Markets for 40 years, retiring in 1998. John loved sports, going to the casino and country music. He was husband of the...

William N. Crisp

William N. Crisp

Jul 8, 2022

William N. Crisp, 90, of Aston died on July 8, 2022 at his home. Born in Drexel Hill, the son of the late Claude and Margaret Ellen Christian Crisp, he lived in Upper Darby before moving to Aston 22 years ago.

William was a graduate of John Bartram High School, class of 1950 and then went on...

Donna A. Netzel

Donna A. Netzel

Jul 6, 2022

Donna A. Netzel, 77, of Lehighton PA, formerly of Milmont Park passed away peacefully at her home on July 6, 2022.

Mrs. Netzel was married to her husband, the late Richard J. Netzel, Sr., for 57 years. She cherished her children and grandchildren. Donna especially loved gatherings with her extended family and the special Christmas traditions she...

John S. Whittaker

John S. Whittaker

Jul 6, 2022

John S. Whittaker, 69 of Aston died on July 6, 2022 at his home. Born in Chester, he was the son of the late John and Josephine Curran Whittaker.

John was a graduate of Sun Valley High School, class of 1970. He was employed as a tractor trailer driver at FedEx Freight before retiring in 2020 and...

James A. Happas

James A. Happas

Jul 4, 2022

James A. Happas (Uncle Jimmy) 88 of Morton, died July 4, 2022.

James emigrated to the United States in 1961 initially going to work for his uncle at the former Circle Diner in New Jersey. After marrying Freida Politarhos he went to work for his father in law and brother in law at Pete's Embassy Room in...

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