Renee H. Platt
Aug 4, 2021
Renee H. Platt 89 of Milmont Park, peacefully passed away on August 4, 2021 at her home of 50 years. She was born in Chester, a 1949 graduate of Chester High School, and first worked as a secretary at Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton Locomotive. For the last 50 years until her retirement in 2018, Renee worked side-by-side with her Son and Family...
Antoinette Matteo
Jul 26, 2021
Antoinette "Nettie" Matteo 91 of Springfield, died July 26, 2021 at her home.
Born in Philadelphia, she lived in Crum Lynne and Ambler before moving to her late residence 14 years ago.
Nettie was a graduate of Bok Vocational School, class of 1947. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church, the...
Michael F. Mogan
Jul 26, 2021
Michael F. Mogan, 71, of Ridley Township passed away on July 26, 2021, in his home. Born in Lower Merion Township, son of the late Thomas and Edith Menold Mogan, he lived in Collingdale before moving to Ridley Township in 1971.
Mike was a graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School, class of 1967. He was...
Patricia G. Van Daalen
Jul 25, 2021
Patricia G. O'Neill Rainer van Daalen, 73, of Chester Heights, died on July 25, 2021 at her home. Born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late William and Gertrude McDevitt O'Neill, she lived in Springfield before moving to her late residence in 2003.
Patricia was a graduate of Archbishop Prendergast High School, class of 1966 and was employed...
Walter A. Babicki, Jr.
Jul 25, 2021
Walter A. Babicki, Jr. September 21, 1949 - July 25, 2021 Walter A. Babicki, Jr., 71, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2021. He was the son of the late Walter A. and Laura T. (Smagala) Babicki, Sr. Â He was a lifelong resident of Ridley Park. He was very proud of his Polish heritage and a former member of St....
Joseph H. Mccarty, Jr.
Jul 24, 2021
Joseph H. McCarty, Jr. 60 of Woodlyn, died July 24,2021 at his home.
Born in Chester, he lived in Brookhaven and Upper Chichester before moving to his late residence four years ago.
He was employed as a stock clerk for Giant Foods, Inc. in Aston for the past seven years.
Joe was a...
John "Jack" P. Baidokas
Jul 20, 2021
John P. "Jack" Baidokas, 72, of Media died suddenly at his home on July 20, 2021. Born in Pottsville, son of the late Peter J. and Mary Hopko Baidokas, he grew up in Essington and lived in Folsom before moving to his late residence 25 years ago.
Jack was a graduate of St. James High School, class of...
Roger W. Zailskas
Jul 19, 2021
Roger W. Zailskas, 82, of Boothwyn, died on July 19, 2021 at Taylor Hospital. Born in Waterbury, CT, son of the late Prosper and Emma Dumschott Zailskas, he had previously lived in Chadds Ford. Roger was a graduate of Crosby High School, class of 1957 where he played baseball, football and basketball. He then graduated from West Point in 1961...
Marvin W. Hardy
Jul 19, 2021
Marvin W. Hardy, 79, of Brookhaven died on July 19, 2021 at Lankenau Medical Center. Born in Enfield, NC, son of the late Andrew James and Omega Solomen Hardy, he lived in Upland before moving to his his late residence 13 years ago.
Marvin was a graduate of Eastman High School, class of 1960Â and was a veteran...
Rosaria Juliano (Nee Pesacane)
Jul 18, 2021
Rosaria (Pesacane) Juliano, 77 of Ridley Township died on July 18, 2021. Born in Naples, Italy, daughter of the late Luigi Pesacane and Assunta Troiano, she moved to the United States in 1973, settling in Crum Lynne where she lived until moving to Folsom in 2001. She was affectionately known as "Mamma J", "Nonna" and "Rosalie". Rosaria was an elementary...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
