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Edith F. Mcfall

Edith F. Mcfall

Oct 17, 2021

Edith McFall, age 81, of Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, died peacefully on October 17, 2021 at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, following a short illness.

Born Edith Lillian Freedman in 1940 in Washington, PA to Raymond A. Freedman and the former Miriam Weiss, she was a graduate of Trinity High School and Pennsylvania State...

Genevieve "Genny" P. Neely

Genevieve "Genny" P. Neely

Oct 12, 2021

Heaven welcomed a new resident on October 12, 2021, Genevieve "Genny" P. Neely. Genny was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. to Peter and Jennie Papatopoli on March 8, 1933. She is survived by the love of her life, Chuck, her husband of 64 years and two children: Nina (Thomas) and Chuck (Sherri). Three grandchildren blessed Genny's life: Megan, Kenneth (Darcy)...

Donald F. Campbell

Donald F. Campbell

Oct 9, 2021

Donald F. Campbell 91, a longtime resident of Ridley Park and former Boeing Company employee, died suddenly on October 9, 2021 at his home.

Born in Altoona, PA, he was the son of the late Alexander J. and Ella MacArthur Campbell.

Donald was a graduate of Ridley Park High School, class of...

Mildred E. Dyabelko

Mildred E. Dyabelko

Oct 9, 2021

Mildred E. Dyabelko (nee Flanagan) 95, a longtime resident of Milmont Park, passed away on October 9, 2021. Mildred (Millie) was born in Chester to the late John and Ethel (Foster) Flanagan and attended St. Roberts School and Notre Dame High School in Moylan.

Millie was a Philadelphia sports fan and especially a lifelong fan of the...

Anne B. Petty

Anne B. Petty

Oct 6, 2021

Anne B. Petty 69, of Lansdale, died on October 6, 2021 at Abington-Lansdale Hospital.

Born in Chester, she lived in Aston and Chester Heights before moving to her late residence one year ago.

Anne was last employed at ProCo and previously worked as a Medical Records Assistant at Taylor Hospital and Apria Healthcare.

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Joseph L. Grosso, Jr.

Joseph L. Grosso, Jr.

Sep 29, 2021

Joseph L Grosso, Jr 35, a native of Aston,PA passed away suddenly on Sept 29, 2021 in St Louis, MO from a heart condition. Joey had a kind heart, and willing to help in anyway he could.

Joey was a graduate of Delaware County Alternative School in 2004. He also graduated from the Chi Institute for electrical....

Albert F. Boyd

Albert F. Boyd

Sep 29, 2021

Albert F. Boyd, 81, passed away on September 29, 2021. Born in Darby, the son of the late Albert and Marie Booth Boyd, he lived in Clifton Heights before moving to Aston 57 years ago with his wife Elizabeth "Betty". Al was a graduate of Bonner High School, class of 1958 and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force,...

Josephine M. Herbst

Josephine M. Herbst

Sep 28, 2021

Josephine M. Herbst, 80, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on September 28, 2021. Very much like her Mother, she was a gentle person loved by everyone and she never spoke negatively about anyone. Josephine spent all of her 80 years as a Aston resident and she was a lifelong member of St. Francis de Sales Church. After graduation...

Helen "Lynne" C. Cleveland

Helen "Lynne" C. Cleveland

Sep 26, 2021

Helen C. "Lynne" Cleveland 76 of Folcroft, died on September 26, 2021 at her home. Born in Ridley Park to the late George and Helen Duerden Morris, Lynne has been a lifelong resident of Delaware County. She was a Trade Show coordinator for Sho-Aides in Sharon Hill. Lynne was a graduate of Eddystone High School, class of 1963 and was...

John J. Connor, Sr.

John J. Connor, Sr.

Sep 21, 2021

John J. Connor, Sr., 80, of Ridley Park died on September 21, 2021 at Taylor Hospital.  Born in Philadelphia, the son of the late James E. and Anna M. Dougherty Connor, he lived in Southwest Philadelphia before moving to Ridley Park.

John was a veteran of the United States Army who served during the Vietnam War era.  He...

John E. Sell

John E. Sell

Sep 20, 2021

John E. Sell, 65, of Boothwyn, formerly of Aston died on September 20, 2021 at his home.  Born in Upland, he was the son of the late Paul M. and Dorothy M. Carr Sell. John was a graduate of Sun Valley High School, class of 1974 and was a veteran of the US Army.  John was an Electronics Technician in...

Douglas L. Louderback

Douglas L. Louderback

Sep 19, 2021

Douglas L. Louderback, Jr., 82, a lifelong resident of Ridley Park died on September 19, 2021 at his home.  Born in Wilmington, DE, he was the son of the late Douglas L. and Kathryn M. Connolly Louderback.

Douglas was a graduate of Ridley Park High School, class of 1957 and served in US Army Reserves.  He was a...

Edward R. Bush

Edward R. Bush

Sep 19, 2021

Edward R. Bush, 79, of Westampton, NJ died on September 19, 2021.  Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Edward R. and Stella F. Kolanko Bush. Ed was a graduate of Cardinal Dougherty High School, class of 1960 and was a veteran of the US Army National Guard.  He was employed as a Production Manager at Baldt...

Marie F. Mcgoldrick (Holefelder)

Marie F. Mcgoldrick (Holefelder)

Sep 17, 2021

McGoldrick, Marie F. (Holefelder) 73 of Prospect Park, Pennsylvania formerly of Aston Pennsylvania passed away peacefully  September 17, after a long illness. Marie was a graduate of Sun Valley High School, class of 1966 and was the head drum majorette for the Sun Valley High School Band.

Marie's talents were many. She was an extremely accomplished Executive...

Nester Vazquez

Nester Vazquez

Sep 14, 2021

Nester Vazquez, 96, formerly of Ridley Park died on September 14, 2021 at Sunrise at Granite Run.  Born in Chester, he was the son of the late Bernard and Marie Amparo Vazquez.

Nester was a graduate of Ridley Township High School, class of 1943 and had been employed at Verizon and Boeing.  He was a US Army Veteran...

Doris M. Houser

Doris M. Houser

Sep 13, 2021

Doris M. Grayson Houser, 83, of Woodlyn died on September 13, 2021 at Taylor Hospital.  Born in Chester, daughter of the late Franklin E. and Amy May Jacobson Grayson, Jr., she had been a resident of Woodlyn for the past 80 years. Doris was a graduate of Ridley Township High School, class of 1956 and had been employed at Scott...

Robert A. Crowley

Robert A. Crowley

Sep 10, 2021

Robert A. Crowley 89 of Brookhaven died September 10, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Bob was employed by Sun Company for 39 years, retiring in 1989. He was a graduate of Eddystone High School, class of the 1951 where he played baseball.

He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the...

Barbara A. Eckenrode

Barbara A. Eckenrode

Sep 10, 2021

Barbara A. O'Brien Eckenrode 87 of Ridley Park, died on September 10, 2021. Born in Wilkes Barre, but has called Ridley Park home since 1964. She was a graduate of St. Mary's High School, class of 1952 and a member of The Church of St. Madeline, the Ridley Park Seniors, Ridley Park Red Hats and a Life member of the...

Christopher Miller

Christopher Miller

Sep 9, 2021

Christopher Miller 57, formerly of Chester, died on September 9, 2021 at Riddle Memorial Hospital.

Born in Chester to the late Edward J. and Lillian M. Beck Miller, Christopher was a lifelong resident of Delaware County.

He received a Certificate of Attendance from Chester County Child and Career Development Center; participated in Special Olympics and...

Elizabeth E. Johnson

Elizabeth E. Johnson

Sep 8, 2021

Elizabeth "Liz" E. Johnson 73 of Aston, died on September 8, 2021.

Born in Upper Darby, she lived in Collingdale before moving to her late residence 38 years ago,

She was a graduate of Upper Darby High School, class of 1966 and was a member of the Salvation Army Ladies Auxiliary.

Liz loved arts and...

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