Obituaries

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....

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...