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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....

Constance "Connie" B. Hedgepeth

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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