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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...

David L. Ackenbrack

David L. Ackenbrack

May 21, 2021

David L. Ackenbrack, 74, a lifelong resident of Ridley Park, died on May 21, 2021.  Born in Chester, he was son of the late Roy W.  and Sarah E. Sidner Ackenbrack. David was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 1965.  He was a proud veteran of the US Army who served during the Vietnam War.  He served in...

Roy E. Faries

Roy E. Faries

May 19, 2021

Roy E. Faries, 59, a lifelong resident of Delaware County , died suddenly on May 19, 2021 at his home in Essington. Roy attended Interboro High School and was a member at St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church.  He was last employed as a carpet installer for Pat McCarthy Carpet and was also a self employed subcontractor for other flooring...

Mildred M. Letts

Mildred M. Letts

May 16, 2021

Mildred M. Powell Letts, 86, formerly of Drexel Hill, died on May 16, 2021 at Fair Acres Geriatric Center. Mildred was born in Philadelphia and was a graduate of John Bartram High School.  She was a member of St. Andrews R.C. Church and was employed as a cashier at Misericordia Hospital for 20 years before retiring in 1989.  She loved...

Dorothy S. Calhoun

Dorothy S. Calhoun

May 13, 2021

Dorothy S. Calhoun 103, of Glen Riddle, died on May 13, 2021 at Kentmere Nursing Home. Born in Drexel Hill, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Danver and Jeanette Albany Simpson. Dorothy was secretary to Col. William Cottee at Widener University and was a graduate of Chester High School, class of 1935. She was an avid Phillies fan...

Rylie Torres- Mcquade

Rylie Torres- Mcquade

May 8, 2021

On May 8, 2021, our beautiful Rylie Elizabeth Torres-McQuade passed away suddenly from a motor vehicle accident. Rylie was 12 years old and the first-born child of her mother, Jessica A. McQuade.  She was the daughter of the late Edwin M. Torres. Rylie was the oldest of her 3 siblings, Jake, Karleigh and Mariella whom she loved and...

Florence E. Mcintyre

Florence E. Mcintyre

May 7, 2021

Florence E. McIntyre 95 of Springfield, died on May 7, 2021 at her home.

Born in Wilkes Barre, PA she lived in South Philadelphia before moving to her late residence 70 years ago.

She was the Assistant Librarian at St. Francis of Assisi School in Springfield.

Florence was a member of St. Francis...

Anne M. Tavani

Anne M. Tavani

May 7, 2021

Anne M. Wilson Tavani 71 of Swarthmore, died suddenly on May 7, 2021 at her home.

Born in Chester, she lived in Milmont Park before moving to her late residence five years ago.

Along with her late husband, they owned and operated the Original Cut Hut.

Anne was a graduate of Chester High...

Bettyanne Wiernicki

Bettyanne Wiernicki

May 5, 2021

Bettyanne Harris Wiernicki, 78 of Aston died on May 5, 2021 at Riddle Memorial Hospital.  Born in Atlantic City, daughter of the late Edward J. and Doris Louginotti Harris, she lived in Chester before moving to her late residence 15 years ago.

Bettyanne was a member of The Women of the Moose Lodge and formerly a member...

Juana M. Oliver

Juana M. Oliver

Apr 29, 2021

Juana M. Oliver, 80, of Brookhaven, formerly of Chester, died on April 29, 2021 at her home.  Born in Puerto Rico,  she was daughter of the late Hipolito Saez and Justina Ramirez. She was a member and active in the parish life at St. Katharine Drexel R.C. Church and had been active in the Chester community for many years. Juana...

Calvin Maddox Isenberg

Calvin Maddox Isenberg

Apr 29, 2021

Calvin Maddox Isenberg was born sleeping at Riddle Hospital on April 29 th , 2021 at 4:00 pm, weighing 7 lb. 14 oz and 20 inches long. He is the perfect mix of his mother and father and looks so much like his sister. He has dark curly hair, chubby cheeks, and a button nose. He is being greeted...

Thomas R. Deluca

Thomas R. Deluca

Apr 28, 2021

Thomas R. DeLuca, 82, of Woodlyn died on April 28, 2021 at Crozer-Keystone Hospice at Fair Acres.  Born in Philadelphia, son of the late Rocco and Edith Delgott DeLuca, he lived in Upper Darby before moving to his late residence 15 years ago.

Tom was a veteran of the US Army and had been employed...

James C. Mcgowan, Jr.

James C. Mcgowan, Jr.

Apr 18, 2021

James C. McGowan, Jr. 69 of Ridley Park, died on April 18, 2021 at Crozer Chester Medical Center. Born in Philadelphia to the late James Charles and Norma Lee Davis McGowan, he lived in Miami, Florida before moving to Ridley Park in 1992. James was a Project Engineer for Jacob Engineering, retiring in 2005. He was a graduate of Monsignor...

Timothy J. Reardon

Timothy J. Reardon

Apr 11, 2021

Timothy J. Reardon, 65, a lifelong resident of Ridley Park died after a brief illness on April 11, 2021 at Taylor Hospital. Tim was a graduate of St. James High School, class of 1974 and was a proud member of the 1972 undefeated City Champion St. James Bulldogs Football Team.  He also was a graduate of West Chester University, class...

Rosalie Voutsakis

Rosalie Voutsakis

Apr 10, 2021

Rosalie Voutsakis, 83, of Woodlyn, died on April 10, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late John and Lucy Milillo Traino, she was a longtime resident of Delaware County.

Rosalie was a graduate of Darby High School, class of 1955 and had been employed as a Hair Stylist at...

Louise Marie Daniels

Louise Marie Daniels

Apr 8, 2021

Louise Marie Kowalewski Daniels, 90, formerly of Swarthmorewood, died on April 8, 2021 at Fair Acres Geriatric Center.  Born in Ranshaw, PA and raised in Mount Carmel, PA, she was daughter of the late Walter and Theresa Kowalewski. Louise was a longtime member and volunteer at Notre Dame de Lourdes R.C. Church and was last employed as a Sales Associate...

Yasue "Yas Russo

Yasue "Yas Russo

Apr 8, 2021

Yasue "Yas" Shimoda Russo, 88, of Woodlyn died on April 8, 2021.  Born in Shimonoseki, Japan, the daughter of the late Junzo and Shizue Fukumoto Shimoda, she came to the United States in 1965 and lived in Washington D.C., before moving to Woodlyn.

Yas worked in the Crum Lynn and Prospect Park Wawa Stores as a clerk for...

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