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Terry Walsh Barker

Terry Walsh Barker

Dec 10, 2021

Terry Walsh-Barker, 57, of Prospect Park died on December 10, 2021 at her home.

Terry was a graduate of Darby Township High School, class of 1982 and also attended Temple University.  She was a member of The Church of St. Madeline, where she was on the Pastoral Council and volunteered at both the church and school.  Terry...

Marian Krause

Marian Krause

Dec 5, 2021

Marian Krause 89 of Garnet Valley died on December 5, 2021 at her home. Born in New Leipzig, ND, she lived in West Chester before moving to Garnet Valley nine years ago. She was last employed as a sales associate at Sears, Inc. for 32 years, retiring in 2005 and previously was a teacher in New Leipzig. Marian was a...

Landis Raymond Lucas

Landis Raymond Lucas

Dec 4, 2021

Landis Raymond Lucas, born on January 11, 1948 and passed on December 4, 2021. He was born and raised in Delaware County; he was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 1966. "Ray" as he was known to most, was a U.S. Army veteran as a member of the 21st Airborne and was awarded a Parachute Badge, the...

Joey E. Glick, Sr.

Joey E. Glick, Sr.

Dec 4, 2021

Joey E. Glick Sr., 88, of Middletown Township, passed away peacefully in his home on December 4th, 2021. He grew up in Lenni Heights, the only son of Joseph W. and Clara E. Glick. He graduated from Media High school, class of 1951 and then went on to earn a Bachelors degree from West Chester Teachers College in 1955. Joey...

Philip F. Lynch

Philip F. Lynch

Dec 3, 2021

Philip F Lynch, 91, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, passed away on December 3, 2021, at home, surrounded by his adoring family.  Born in Philadelphia to William and Elizabeth (Anderson) Lynch and was a graduate of West Catholic High School for Boys, class of 1947.

Phil married his high school sweet heart Loretta Green and the amazing...

Robert J. Cieslik

Robert J. Cieslik

Dec 3, 2021

Robert J. Cieslik, 89, of Glen Mills died on December 3, 2021. Born in Philadelphia, the son of the late Robert and Angela Kornic Cieslik, he lived in Aston before moving to Glen Mills.

Robert was a graduate of West Catholic High School for Boys, class of 1950 where he played on the baseball team, and he...

Mark Dominick Konrad

Mark Dominick Konrad

Dec 3, 2021

It is with profound sadness that the Konrad family announces the passing of Mark Dominick Konrad, of Wyoming DE and more recently Portland ME, on Friday December 3, 2021 at the age of 42.

Mark graduated from Caesar Rodney High School in 1997 and soon after became a skilled carpenter, specializing in Pole Buildings in Hartly, DE....

George E. Davis

George E. Davis

Dec 2, 2021

George E. Davis 56 of Ridley Park, died on December 2, 2021.

Born in Philadelphia to John B. Davis and the late Dorothy Gould Davis, he has lived in Ridley Park for 21 years.

George was last employed as a forklift operator for Barthco and previously worked at Ballpark Hotdogs and the Philadelphia Naval Yard....

Richard J. Gownley

Richard J. Gownley

Dec 1, 2021

Richard J. Gownly, 67, a lifelong resident of Delaware County died on December 1, 2021.  Born in Philadelphia, the son of the late Thomas J. and Anne Powers.

Richard was a graduate of Collingdale High School, class of 1972.  He enjoyed being with his many friends, especially Jerry and Wanda.  He also loved Westerns and a good...

Edward T. Thompson

Edward T. Thompson

Nov 27, 2021

Edward T. Thompson , 89, the Patriarch of Leedom Estates in Ridley Township, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at the Springfield Crossings and Rehabilitation Center, in Springfield, PA.  He was born on October 30, 1932, in Philadelphia, PA to John and Lillian Thompson.

Edward grew up in South Philadelphia.  He graduated from South...

Mary Rose Marcelli (Nee Facciolo)

Mary Rose Marcelli (Nee Facciolo)

Nov 27, 2021

Mary Rose Facciolo Marcelli (101) of West Palm Beach, Florida was called home to our Lord and passed away peacefully in Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania on November 27, 2021, four days before her 102nd birthday.  She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 67 years, Joseph A. Marcelli Sr, her parents Joseph Facciolo  and Anna Marie...

Florence P. Caton

Florence P. Caton

Nov 26, 2021

Florence P. "Flossie" Caton 61, of Middletown Township, died on November 26, 2021 at her home. Born in Chester, to the late Harold G. and Anne H. Pratt Caton, she lived in Brookhaven before moving to her late residence 20 years ago. She worked as a Data Processor for many years in the Banking Industry. Flossie was a member of...

James T. Keenan

James T. Keenan

Nov 24, 2021

James T. Keenan, Sr, 95, of Milmont Park, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 peacefully at home.

He was the beloved husband of the late Alfreda M. (Binowski) Keenan, with whom he shared 61 years of marriage at the time of her passing in November 17, 2011.

Born in Philadelphia, Jim was the son...

Geoffrey Bruce Shipman, Iii

Geoffrey Bruce Shipman, Iii

Nov 23, 2021

Geoffrey Bruce Shipman, III of Ridley Township died on November 23, 2021 at Nemours A.I duPont Hospital for Children.  Born on March 3, 2019, he was the son of Madison Christena Reilly and Geoffery Bruce Shipman, 2nd.

Geoffrey attended the Discovery Pre-School Classroom at Brookhaven Kinder Care where he had many friends.  He was an intelligent, active,...

John P. Kirlin, Jr.

John P. Kirlin, Jr.

Nov 23, 2021

John P. Kirlin, Jr. 67 of Upper Chichester, passed away on November 23, 2021. Born in Ridley Park, he was son of the late John P. Kirlin, Sr. and the late Eleanor (Eck) Kirlin and was a lifelong resident of Delaware County.

He was a machinist at Boeing Company in Ridley Township for 35 years.  John attended...

Elaine L. Hamilton

Elaine L. Hamilton

Nov 23, 2021

Elaine Louella Hill-Hamilton passed away peacefully on November 23, 2021.

She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Jacob, (Robin), Lauren, and Matthew (Michelle); her grandchildren: Jessica, Emily, Seth, and Julia; and her sister: Marcella. She will also be dearly missed by her many friends including Patti, Sandi, Eileen, and Gretchen.

Elaine...

William L. Whaley

William L. Whaley

Nov 22, 2021

William L. Whaley, 86, of Ridley Park died on November 22, 2021.  Born is Essington, the son of the late Howard J. and Dorothy E. Cudney Whaley, he lived in Norwood before moving to Ridley Park in 1966.

Bill was a graduate of Prospect Park High School, class of 1953 and was a veteran of the US Naval...

Robert B. Beswick

Robert B. Beswick

Nov 22, 2021

Robert B. Beswick 76 of Media, died on November 22, 2021. Born in Upland, he lived in Eddystone before moving to Media in 2000. He was a Computer Analyst for Keystone Mercy Health Plan and previously worked at Westinghouse and Conrail. Robert graduated from St. James High School, class of 1963 and was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He was a...

Kimberly A. Ruckle (Nee Sykes)

Kimberly A. Ruckle (Nee Sykes)

Nov 22, 2021

Kimberly A. Ruckle (nee Sykes), 53, of Oxford died on November 22, 2021 at her home.  Born in Upland, the daughter of the late Donald B. and Joan Cooper Sykes, she lived in Boothwyn before moving to Oxford in 1996.

Kimberly was a graduate of Chichester High School, class of 1986 and was employed as...

Virginia G. Coslett

Virginia G. Coslett

Nov 17, 2021

Virginia G. Coslett 98 of Milmont Park, died on November 17, 2021 at her home. Born in Minersville, she lived in Chester before moving to her late residence in 1953. She was last employed at Westinghouse Corporation for 13 years. Virginia was a graduate of Chester High School, class of 1940 and a member of Our Lady of Peace R.C....

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