Obituaries

Dec 18, 2021

Vincent Dominic Carlone

August 18, 1935 - December 18, 2021

Oceano, California - Vincent Carlone died peacefully in his Oceano home December 18 of natural causes, attended by friends. He had been a long-time resident of the Central Coast, having come to the area in 1961 to teach English in the Santa Maria Union High...

Dec 16, 2021

Frank J. Gallucci, 80, of Lester, PA died on December 16, 2021. Born in Darby, PA, the son of the late Ralph and Stella Chadzak Gallucci, he lived in Philadelphia before moving to Lester 56 years ago. Frank was a graduate of West Catholic High School where he played trumpet in the marching band. He spent most of his life...

Dec 15, 2021

Gerard "Jerry" K. Boland, Sr. 65 of Ridley Park, died on December 15, 2021. Born in Philadelphia, he lived in Washington Township, NJ before moving to Ridley Park 34 years ago. He worked for United Airline in customer service since 1974. Jerry was a member of The Church of St. Madeline and graduate of Ridley High School, class of 1974....

Dec 14, 2021

Karen A. Cucchi, 59 of Morton, died on December 14, 2021 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. She was born and raised in Chester and was a graduate of Notre Dame High School for Girls, class of 1980. Karen was an Administrative Assistant at the Delaware County Children and Youth Services department. She was a member of Our...

Dec 12, 2021

Barbara A. (Madden) Christopher, 74 of Longport, NJ passed unexpectedly on December 12, 2021. Born in Philadelphia, the daughter of the late John and Frances (Mongelli) Madden, she had previously lived in Aston, PA but most recently resided in Longport, NJ. Barbara was a graduate of West Catholic High School for Girls and also attended Penn State University.  She was...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...