Obituaries

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jul 1, 2022

Doris M. Cowan, 60, a lifelong resident of Aston died on July 1, 2022 at her home. Born in Charleston, SC, she was the daughter of the late James Richard and Faye Prince Keyser.

Doris loved going to the beach and taking her children on thrill rides, she was a loving a devoted mother and grandmother.

Jun 29, 2022

1926-2022

Ralph P. Moore Sr., 95 of Prospect Park died June 29, 2022 at Plush Mills Senior Living in Wallingford, PA. He was the son of Charles T. Moore Jr. and Mary E. Moore.

He resided in Prospect Park for most of his life before moving to Wallingford. Ralph was a graduate of Prospect Park...

Jun 29, 2022

Emma C. Scott, 87 of Wayne, formerly a resident of Plymouth Meeting for 25 years, died on June 29, 2022. Born in Woodbury, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Leona Emerick Gattuso.

Emma was very creative and enjoyed learning and implementing many different mediums of art. She also loved baking pies, traveling with...

Jun 28, 2022

Richard J. Netzel, Sr., 79, of Lehighton, PA, formerly of Milmont Park, passed away peacefully at his home on June 28, 2022.

Mr. Netzel was devoted to his wife of 57 years, Donna A., his children and grandchildren. He was known for his generous and caring nature, as well as his smile and laugh. His artistic talent...

Jun 26, 2022

Phyllis B. Briley 95 of Ridley Park, died on June 26, 2022 surrounded by family.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Raymond A. Hood and Margaret Logan Hood and resided in Ridley Park until her retirement to Palm Coast, Florida in 1985. She returned to Ridley Park in 2018 to be closer to...

Jun 25, 2022

Mary D. Schlegel (78) of Maris Grove, died on June 25, 2022. Born in Flushing, NY, she lived in Middletown Township before moving to her late residence five years ago. Mary was a longtime Realtor in Media and the surrounding area. She also coached swimming and diving for 59 years, most notably at Knowlton Swim Club and Penncrest High School....

Jun 25, 2022

Anna Patricia Wilson Roberts 93, of Barrington Illinois (formerly of Wallingford PA and Glen Mills, PA) died on June 25, 2022. Born in New York City, NY she was the daughter of John Wilson and Mary Battle Wilson. Before moving to Illinois, she was a resident of Wallingford for over 55 years.

Anne graduated from John Adams...

Jun 24, 2022

Kenneth S. Medzie, 74, of Wallingford died on June 24, 2022.  Born in Philipsburg, PA he was the son of the late George and Louise Bilanich Medzie. Ken was a graduate of Philipsburg High School, class of 1965 and was a graduate of the University of Rochester and Widener Law School, he also attended Temple University.  Ken was a lawyer...

Jun 20, 2022

Ruth D. Knorr Clausius 84 of San Diego, CA, formerly of West Grove died on June 20, 2022.

Born in Philadelphia, she lived in West Grove before moving to San Diego six years ago.

Ruth was last employed as a medical secretary for Elwyn Institutes in Media.

She was a graduate of Yeadon...

Jun 19, 2022

Carmen A. Vona, 79, of Ridley Park died on June 19, 2022 after a long battle with cancer. Born in Philadelphia, the son of the late John and Stella (née D'Orazio) Vona, he lived in South Philadelphia before moving to Ridley Park in 1979.

Carmen was a member of St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church and was...

Jun 14, 2022

Margarette E. "Mimi" nee Dougherty Connor, born February 2, 1915 –died  June 14, 2022. From Chadds Ford, previously of Ridley Park. Predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Frank I. Connor, sons John Joseph "Jay" Connor and Thomas Connor, and grandchildren Vincent Connor, Mary Di Bernadenis, and John Gormley Jr. She is survived by four of her children: Margo Gormley...

Jun 13, 2022

Nora T. (nee Hopkins) McLaughlin, of Ridley Park, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 13, 2022 surrounded by her loving family and caregivers. She was 88. Preceded in death by Bill McLaughlin, her caring husband of 62 years. Nora is survived by her loving children, Bill McLaughlin (Peggy), Joanne Kerins (Tom), Peg Clancy (Bob), Ed McLaughlin (Lynn), Eileen Orr,...

Jun 9, 2022

W. Eileen Abrams, 95, of Ridley Park died on June 9, 2022 at her daughter's home in Cape Coral, FL.  Born in Granite City, IL, the daughter of the late Arley and Ruby Smith McFalls, she lived in Eddystone before moving to Ridley Park 71 years ago.

Eileen was employed as a medical receptionist in the office...

Jun 2, 2022

Dorothy J. Wise Palladino 91, formerly of Woodlyn, PA died on June 2, 2022 after a long illness.

Born and educated in Chester, PA, Dorothy was a longtime resident of the Woodlyn section of Ridley Township and co-owner of Palladino's Sandwich Shop located in Woodlyn, now known as Michael's where she worked for many years.

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