Obituaries

Aug 26, 2025

John J. "Jack" Cucchi, 89 formerly of Chester died on August 26, 2025 at Little Flower Manor.

Jack was a graduate of St. James High School, class of 1953 and was a proud veteran of the US Army.  He was employed as a Letter Carrier for the United States Postal Service for 34 years before retiring in...

Aug 25, 2025

William S. Moon, Jr., 84, of Brookhaven died on August 25, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late William and Dorothy Staite Moon, he had been a resident of Brookhaven since 1970.

William was a graduate of Steven S. Palmer High School located in Palmerton, PA, class of 1959.  ...

Aug 23, 2025

Anne M. Downs, 78 of Chadds Ford died on August 23, 2025.  Born in Chester, the daughter of the late John and Mary (nee Rodgers) Smith, she was a long-time resident of Aston and had recently lived in Boothwyn before moving to Chadds Ford two years ago.

Anne was a member of the Second Baptist Church and...

Aug 23, 2025

John J. Jedwabney, 72 formerly of Secane died on August 23, 2025.  Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Elizabeth "Betty" Layden and Anthony "Tony" Skalamera.

John was a graduate of Roman Catholic High School for Boys, class of 1970 and after proudly serving in the US Air Force as a Staff Sergeant during...

Aug 21, 2025

Susan L. Zeidman, 70 of Milmont Park died on August 21, 2025.  Born in Wynnewood, PA the daughter of the late Charles and Florence (nee Shank) Ewalt, she lived in Ridley Park before moving to Milmont Park 38 years ago.

Susan was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 1973 and received a bachelor's degree is...

Aug 16, 2025

Marion Lydia Jamison of Newark, Delaware, died August 16, 2025, on her 92nd birthday after a short illness.

Marion was born on August 16, 1933, to Henry Wilmont Walls and Marion Steward Walls in the Aston Mills section of Aston Township, Pennsylvania. Marion was a 1951 graduate of Media High School. She married in 1956 to Thomas...

Aug 16, 2025

Charles "Chase" Smith, 73 of Ridley Township passed away on August 16, 2025.  He was born and raised in Elizabeth, NJ.

Chase was a graduate of Roselle Catholic High School, class of 1970. In 1973 he graduated from the 88th Class of the New Jersey State Police Academy. During his 30 year career as a State Trooper...

Aug 12, 2025

Robert Lawrence "Larry" Swavely, 83 of Holmes died on August 12, 2025 at his home.  Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Roy C. and Elise (nee Appenzeller) Swavely.

Larry had been employed as an assembler at The Budd Company for 30 years before his retirement in 1999.  He was a member at the...

Aug 10, 2025

David Keith Noah, also known as Diamond Dave, 56 of Ridley Park, PA died on August 10, 2025 at Riddle Memorial Hospital. David was born in Rochester, PA, and then lived in Beaver, PA before moving to Ridley Park twelve years ago.

He was a graduate of Beaver Area High School, class of 1987 and also attended...

Aug 7, 2025

Leigh Butler Glusac (nee Derrickson), 43 of Ridley Township died on August 7, 2025 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

Leigh was a graduate of Strath Haven High School, class of 2000 and was employed as a Patient Access Supervisor at Nemour's Children Hospital.  Leigh's hobbies included reading, kayaking, traveling, going to the beach and attending concerts, but...

Aug 7, 2025

Linda Palermo (Brechter), 75, of Lester, PA, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025.

If you knew Linda, you were welcomed with laughter, love, and a dash of mischief—often served alongside a cup of coffee, a great story, and no fewer than two pairs of reading glasses balanced somewhere on her head.

Linda had a...

Aug 5, 2025

Martin A. Tatasciore, Jr., 70 formerly of Eddystone died on August 5, 2025.  Born in Chester, the son of the late Martin and Violet (nee Holobowicz) Tatasciore, he lived in Eddystone before moving to Media three years ago.

Marty was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 1972.  He was employed at the Sun Company and...

Aug 4, 2025

Raymond J. Baksa, affectionately known to many as "Ray the Roofer," passed away at the age of 79 on August 4, 2025. A longtime resident of Eddystone, PA for 48 years. Ray was born in Philadelphia and carried a deep love for his community and those around him.

Ray was born on January 24, 1946 in Philadelphia,...

Aug 2, 2025

Charles T. "Big Chal" Keenan, Jr., 72, of Folsom, passed away on August 2, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, the son of the late Charles T. and Helen V. (née Smith) Keenan, he lived in Philadelphia before settling in Folsom in 1997.

Big Chal was most recently employed as an Assistant Superintendent (gravedigger) at Holy Cross Cemetery in...

Aug 2, 2025

Mayor Henry "Hank" Eberle, devoted husband, father, grandfather, public servant, and storyteller, passed away at his home in Ridley Park, PA, on August 2, 2025, at the age of 91.

Born on August 30, 1933, in Darby, PA, Hank was the son of the late Henry and Lillian Eberle. He was preceded in death by his beloved...

Jul 31, 2025

Marie B. Luke (née Molteni) was born on August 8, 1931, in New Rochelle, NY, the daughter of the late Richard and Carmela Molteni.

After her early years in New Rochelle, Marie moved to Pennsylvania with her husband. The couple spent 70 years in Aston before relocating to Maris Grove in 2022. Marie was a devoted member...

Jul 28, 2025

Mark M. Zerby, 63 a lifelong resident of Ridley Park passed away on July 28, 2025 at Riddle Hospital.

Mark was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 1979, where he played the trumpet in various ensembles during his school years and was a member of the Ridley Music Reunion Committe for his class.

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Jul 27, 2025

James M. Saul, 33 a lifelong resident of Ridley Township died on July 27, 2025.

James attended Glen Mills School and was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 2010.  He was a member of Christ Church Episcopal in Ridley Park where he attended Sunday School and was a member of the Youth Group.  He also...

Jul 27, 2025

Oliver "Ollie" F. Rhine, 92 of Ridley Park died on July 27, 2025.  Born in Philadelphia, the son of the late James and Sarah Cooley Rhine, he lived in Yeadon before moving to Ridley Park 62 years ago.

Ollie was a proud veteran of the US Army.  He recieved a bachelor's degree from Salisbury Teacher's College and...

Jul 25, 2025

Atanasio "Tom" Kiritsis, 85 formerly of Newtown Square died on July 25, 2025 with his sister-in-law Eleni by his side.  Born in Olympos, Greece, the son of the late Dimitri and Olga Patlioti Kiritsis, he lived in Springfield before moving to Newtown Square in 2002.

Before his retirement Tom was employed as an engineer at A. Valley...