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Dora Dorothy Heath (Nee Paul)

Dora Dorothy Heath (Nee Paul)

Jul 17, 2021

Dora Dorothy (Paul) Heath, age 69 of Bunnell FL, passed away Saturday, July 17th 2021 at AdventHealth in Palm Coast, Florida. Dora was born September 4th 1951, in Philadelphia, PA to the late Della Theresa (Vitello) Paul. After retiring from Johnson and Johnson she loved to travel, going to ME for the summers the past several years as well. She...

Christopher T. Murphy

Christopher T. Murphy

Jul 17, 2021

Christopher T. Murphy, 62, a lifelong resident of Ridley Park died suddenly at his home on July 17, 2021.

Chris was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 1977.  He was a pioneer in the special event industry and enjoyed sharing his love of travel and work with his son, Michael and the rest of the M&M...

Mary E. Brotons

Mary E. Brotons

Jul 17, 2021

Mar Mary Elizabeth Belk Brotons (nee Baldwin), 95, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2021 in Williamsville, NY.  She was formerly a resident of Plant City, FL, and Kingston, PA, but spent most of her life in Delaware County. Mary was born June 24, 1926 in Collingdale, to James and Mary Baldwin.  She grew up in Collingdale and attended high...

John S. Snow

John S. Snow

Jul 15, 2021

John S. Snow 72 of Aston, died July 15, 2021 at his home.  Born in Chester to the late Hugh M. and Jane Nagurne Snow. He was last employed by Electrical Union, Local 654 and previously owned and operated Central Sports Car Parts in Folsom. John was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 1967 and was a former...

Robert W. Wigfield

Robert W. Wigfield

Jul 13, 2021

Robert W. Wigfield, 41, of Aston died on July 13, 2021 at his home.  Born in Drexel Hill, he lived in West Chester before moving to his late residence two years ago.

Robert attended East High School and was employed as a detailer for Carney Brothers in West Chester.  He loved animals, muscle cars and his two English...

Elizabeth J. Howanski

Elizabeth J. Howanski

Jul 10, 2021

Elizabeth J. "Betty" Howanski 92, of Crum Lynne, a daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, wife, mother, grand mom, great-gram, godparent, teacher, tutor, guardian, homemaker, neighbor, parishioner, gardener, caretaker, reader, writer, author, seamstress, crocheter, gift giver, mentor, party planner, listener, matriarch and friend, died July 10, 2021 at her home.

Betty was born in Dickson City, PA having grown...

Mary "Gina" Dell'Orefice

Mary "Gina" Dell'Orefice

Jul 6, 2021

Mary Regina "Gina" Dell'Orefice 74 of Rutledge, died on July 6, 2021. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Pilson Hanna. Gina was a graduate of Notre Dame High School for Girls, class of 1965. She is survived by her children, Steven M. Dell'Orefice and Khristine E. O'Donnell (Joseph); her grandchildren, Nathan Cain, Tessa,...

Helen V. Connally

Helen V. Connally

Jul 1, 2021

Helen V. Stephany Co nnally , 95, of Garnet Valley, Pa. died on July 1, 2021 at Riddle Memorial Hospital.  Born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Kondrotas Stephany, she grew up on 80 th St in the Meadows section of Philadelphia. She lived in Chadds Ford before moving to her late residence in 2016....

Sylvia Edmond

Sylvia Edmond

Jun 23, 2021

Sylvia Edmond 66 of Folsom, died on June 23, 2021 at her home. Born in Philadelphia, she lived in Bensalem before moving to her latest residence 18 months ago. She was last employed at Elias Wilf, Corp. for 20 years. Sylvia was a roller-skating semi-pro. She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Morris Edmond, her daughter Naomi Austin,...

Dr. Chris T. Jelepis

Dr. Chris T. Jelepis

Jun 22, 2021

Dr. Chris T. Jelepis 89 of Exton, died June 22, 2021 at Brandywine Hospital.

Born in Cleveland, OH he lived in West Chester before moving to Exton eight years ago.

Chris served as Superintendent of Schools in Pennsylvania, Ohio and New Jersey before becoming a Professor in the Business Dept. at Drexel...

Gina M. Luke (Nee Carnevale)

Gina M. Luke (Nee Carnevale)

Jun 21, 2021

Gina M. "Baby G" Luke 56, of Ridley Park died peacefully at her home on June 21, 2021. Born in Chester to the late John P. and Dorothy J. Lehman Carnevale, she lived in Prospect Park before moving to her late residence five years ago. Gina was a member of Woodlyn Baptist Church and was graduate of Sun Valley High...

Patricia A. Lucidi (Nee Williams)

Patricia A. Lucidi (Nee Williams)

Jun 20, 2021

Patricia A. "Pat" Lucidi 88 of Ridley Park, died June 20, 2021. Born in Philadelphia to the late George and Edna Farrell Williams, she lived in West Philadelphia before moving to her late residence 64 years ago. She was last employed as a secretary at First National Bank in Philadelphia. Pat was a graduate of West Catholic Girls High School,...

Mary Ann Custer (Nee Mark)

Mary Ann Custer (Nee Mark)

Jun 10, 2021

Mary Ann Mark Custer, 83, of Chester, died on June 10, 2021 after suffering for a long time with COPD. Mary Ann was a graduate of Notre Dame High School in Moylan, PA, class of 1955, and was involved in planning the class reunion every five years.  Before becoming a mother, her favorite position in life, she worked as a...

William G. Davis

William G. Davis

Jun 10, 2021

William G. Davis, a lifelong resident of Eddystone, passed on June 10, 2021 after a prolonged battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Bill was a graduate of St James High School, class of 1972.  He was a parishioner at St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church, and a lifelong supporter of the St. James Alumni Association. He also had been a member...

Paul D. Bratten

Paul D. Bratten

Jun 7, 2021

Paul D. Bratten, 66, of Parkside died on June 7, 2021 at his home. Paul was a graduate of Sun Valley High School, class of 1972 and served in the US Army during the Vietnam War.  He was last employed as a driver for Teamsters Union Local #312 and had previously been employed by Aston Township.  Paul was a...

Evelyn Anne Wilson

Evelyn Anne Wilson

Jun 5, 2021

Evelyn Anne Wilson, 89 of Aston, PA. died peacefully June 5th, 2021. Evelyn enjoyed spending time at her home in Aston and the Delaware Beaches. Born and raised in Eddystone, she was a graduate of Eddystone High School, class of 1951 where she played field hockey, basketball, was captain of the cheerleading team and voted most popular in the class....

Norma H. Palo (Nee Opperman)

Norma H. Palo (Nee Opperman)

Jun 5, 2021

Norma H. Opperman Palo, 85, formerly of Folsom, died on June 5, 2021 at Lorien Bulle Rock in Havre de Grace, MD.  Born in Johnstown, PA daughter of the late Earl and June Berkerile Opperman, she lived in Folsom before moving to Perryville, MD in 2018.

Norma was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church and was last...

Barbara C. Johnston (Nee Howard)

Barbara C. Johnston (Nee Howard)

May 25, 2021

Barbara C. Howard Johnston, 83, of Aston died on May 25, 2021 at her home.  Born in Chester, daughter of the late John and Carolyn Pilkington Howard, she lived in Boothwyn before moving to her late residence 56 years ago. Barbara was a graduate of Chichester High School, class of 1955, where she played clarinet in the school band and...

Elizabeth "Betsy" V. Coyne

Elizabeth "Betsy" V. Coyne

May 22, 2021

Elizabeth V. "Betsy" Coyne, 74 of Wilmington, died May 22, 2021 at Christiana Hospital. Born in Upland to the late Howard and Elizabeth Vincent Mills, she lived in Aston, PA for 19 years before moving to her late residence 31 years ago. Betsy was a graduate of Notre Dame High School for Girls, class of 1964 and a member of...

Margaret Mcgreal (Nee Mckay)

Margaret Mcgreal (Nee Mckay)

May 21, 2021

Margaret McKay McGreal, 93 of Folsom, died on May 21, 2021 at her home.  Born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Harry and Rose McKay, she had been a resident of Folsom since 1970.

Margaret was a member of Our Lady of Peace R.C. Church.  She enjoyed going to the casinos but most important was her devotion...

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