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Constance "Connie" B. Hedgepeth
Nov 16, 2021
Constance B. "Connie" Hedgepeth (nee Futchko), 85 of Glenolden went home on November 16, 2021. Born in St. Clair, PA, the daughter of the late Wassel "Charles" and Mary Sinichak Futchko, she lived in North Philadelphia before moving to her late residence 66 years ago.
Connie was a member of Cedars Church of Christ in Wilmington, DE and...Stanley J. Wileczek
Nov 15, 2021
Stanley J. Wileczek, 96, of Aston died on November 15, 2021. Born and raised in Philadelphia, son of the late John and Catherine Blaszczik Wileczek, Stanley had been a resident of Aston since 1956. Stanley was a proud veteran of the US Army, who served during World War II and was employed as a consultant and various machine shops before...
Mary Agbiro
Nov 12, 2021
Mary Agbiro, 81, of Chester died on November 12, 2021 at her home.
Mary was wife of the late James O. Agbiro who died on June 4, 2010, daughter of the late Agoma and Ibaboro Inweh and mother of the late Victoria Amos Owiarefe and Alex Agbiro and was also predeceased by one sister. She is survived by...Elva Davis Schuler
Nov 11, 2021
Elva Davis Schuler, 87 of Glen Mills, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 11, 2021. Born in Essington, the daughter of the late Edward S. and Florence Rumbold Davis, she lived in Wallingford before moving to Maris Grove in 2009.
Elva was a graduate of Prospect Park High School, class of 1952...
Edward J. Reilly
Nov 10, 2021
Edward J. Reilly, Sr. 80 of Folsom, died on November 10, 2021.
Born in Upper Darby, he has lived in Folsom for the past 15 years.
He was last employed as a custodian at the Lower Merion School District for 10 years, retiring in 2009 and previously worked at Sun Oil Refinery.
Edward...
David R. Cornish, Jr.
Nov 9, 2021
David R. Cornish, Jr. 58, of Prospect Park, died on November 9, 2021 at his home. David was last employed as a technician for PinPoint Lighting in Aston for 11 years.
He attended Ridley High School, was a member the Stage Crew Union and Captain of the pool team at Marty Mcgee's Irish Pub in Prospect Park....
L. Barbara Bean
Nov 8, 2021
L. Barbara Bean (nee Worrell), 78 of Boothwyn died on November 8, 2021 at her home. Born in Chester, the daughter of the late Clarence and Virginia Robbins Worrell, she lived in Wallingford before moving to her late residence 40 years ago.
Barbara was a graduate of Chester High School, class of 1961 and was employed at Zenith...Nancy D. Gariffo
Nov 8, 2021
Nancy D. Gariffo (nee Kent), 77 of Aston died on November 8, 2021. Born in Philadelphia, the daughter of the late Harvey Louis and Rosalie Marie Lapresti Kent, she lived in North Cape May, NJ before moving to her late residence seven years ago. Nancy owned and operated J & N Deli in Southwest Philadelphia with her late husband before...
Constance M. Donlon
Nov 6, 2021
Constance M. "Connie" Donlon, 79 of Ridley Park, died on November 6, 2021 at her home.
Born in Philadelphia, Connie has lived in Ridley Park since 1963.
She was a School Aide for the Ridley School District for 25 years, retiring in 2008.
Connie enjoyed crafts, reading, cake decorating and loved all animals...
Theresa F. Diehl Aronson
Nov 6, 2021
Theresa F. Diehl Aronson (nee Kozumbo), 93, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2021. She was born on January 19, 1928 in Middleport, PA to the late John and Mary Mazar Kozumbo. After graduating from Chester High School in 1945 she married Russell Diehl with whom she raised four children in Aston, PA. Theresa was blessed to find love...
Lois E. Sweigart
Nov 4, 2021
Lois E. Sweigart (nee Partin), 95 of Wilmington, DE, formerly of Aston, died on November 4, 2021. Born in Richmond, VA, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Sadie Basnett Partin. Lois lived in Aston for 68 years before moving to live with her daughter.
Lois was an active member of Mount Hope U.M. Church and was...
Mary M. Ianieri
Nov 2, 2021
Mary M. Albensi Ianieri 80 of Ridley Park, died on November 2, 2021 at Delaware County Memorial Hospital. Born in Darby to the late William F. and Violet E. Riccio Albensi. She was a member of The Church of St. Madeline and was a graduate of Notre Dame High School, class of 1959. Mary was an avid reader and enjoyed...
Carmen V. Dellapolla
Oct 31, 2021
Carmen Della Polla, from Ridley Township, PA, passed away quietly and peacefully with his loving family around him on October 31. He was 86.
And while Carmen's passing was quite peaceful, his life was nothing but. A big man with an even bigger heart, he was a wonderfully generous individual who gave back to others in so...
James J. And Kathleen M. Harkins
Oct 30, 2021
James J. Harkins, 84, died on October 27, 2021 and his wife of 51 years, Kathleen M. (nee Zeilman) Harkins, 80, died on October 30, 2021. Mr. and Mrs. Harkins were residents of Holmes in Ridley Township for the past 26 years and previously lived in Philadelphia.
James was a graduate of Roman Catholic High...
John A. Slagle
Oct 30, 2021
John A. "Jack" Slagle, a resident of Plush Mills, Wallingford, formerly of Ridley Park, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 30, his 92 nd birthday. Born in Somerset, PA on Oct. 30, 1929, John lived a life dedicated to God, family, and country. Having arrived in the world the day after the Great Crash on Wall Street, John never took anything...
Ondrea G. Babiak
Oct 29, 2021
Ondrea G. Babiak 71 of Aston, died on October 29, 2021 at his home.
Born in Hucknall, England to the late Tadej and Vera Jean Maycock Babiak, he came to the United States in 1955 and settled in Philadelphia, living in Ridley Park before moving to his current residence 25 years ago.
He was owner/operator...
Margaret "Peggy" Journey
Oct 25, 2021
Margaret "Peggy" Journey (nee Miller), 92 of Folsom died on October 25, 2021. Born in Chester, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Elizabeth Bryant Miller.  She lived in the same Folsom home for 70 years, the same home that she shared for many happy years with her husband Donald.
Peggy enjoyed having...
James W. Ferzetti
Oct 23, 2021
James W. Ferzetti, 87, of Folsom died on October 23, 2021. Born and raised in Philadelphia, the son of the late Nicholas and Caroline Mangiocco Ferzetti, he had lived in Folsom for the last 64 years.
James was a graduate of Prospect Park High School, class of 1952 and was employed as a salesman for the Stella D'oro...Lewis R. Meli
Oct 21, 2021
Lewis R. Meli 86 of Aston, died on October 21, 2021 at his home.
He was born in Chester, and has resided in Aston since 1964.
Lewis was a fork lift driver for Allied Chemical Company for many years, retiring in 1999.
He was a member of The Church of St. Joseph and...
Gloria A. Barry
Oct 20, 2021
Gloria A. DeMatto Barry 86 of Eddystone, died on October 20, 2021 at her home.
Born and raised in Coaldale, PA, she has lived at her late residence since 1960.
Gloria was a crossing guard for Eddystone Boro for 35 years.
She was a member of St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church, the...
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