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Rev. Dr. Percy Linwood Urban

Rev. Dr. Percy Linwood Urban

Jan 29, 2021

Rev. Dr. Percy Linwood "Lin" Urban, former 45-year resident of Swarthmore, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 at The Quadrangle, a Sunrise Senior Living Community in Haverford, PA due to Parkinson's disease.

Lin was a loving and thoughtful husband, father, grandfather, professor, clergyman, peacemaker, servant of the poor and dispossessed, author, gardener, historian, crossword puzzle aficionado,...

David M. Horevay

David M. Horevay

Jan 29, 2021

David M. Horevay, 78, of Upper Darby, died Jan. 29, 2021 at his home.  Born in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Michael and Helen Cordell Horevay and resided at his late residence for over 25 years.

David was employed as a Salesman at I. Goldberg in Phila. for over 30 years before retiring.  He...

Catherine V. Fisher

Catherine V. Fisher

Jan 28, 2021

Catherine V. Fisher, 78, of Aston, died on January 28, 2021 at Crozer Chester Medical Center.  Born in Chester to the late John J. and Catherine V. McDonald, she has lived in Aston for the past 46 years.

She was a member of the of the Media VFW Post #3460 Auxiliary and loved gardening, shopping and decorating. ...

Helen T. Mcfalls (Nee Glenn)

Helen T. Mcfalls (Nee Glenn)

Jan 28, 2021

Helen T. Glenn McFalls, 91, of Ridley Park died January 28, 2021 at her son's home.  Born and raised in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late William and Catherine Murtha Glenn and moved to her late residence 66 years ago. Helen was a graduate of West Catholic High School for Girls, class of 1947 and was employed by...

Mildred Ann Carey (Nee Pinto)

Mildred Ann Carey (Nee Pinto)

Jan 26, 2021

Mildred Ann Carey (nee Pinto), 92, of Aston died on January 26, 2021 at Riddle Memorial Hospital.  Born in Jersey City, NJ, daughter of the late Emilio and Angelina Focaccia Pinto, she had been a resident of Aston since 1966.

Mildred remained active throughout her life. Before and in the early years of marriage she worked in...

Barbara M. Voshell

Barbara M. Voshell

Jan 25, 2021

Barbara M. Voshell, 70, of Ridley Park, died peacefully on January 25, 2021 at her home with family by her side. Born in Upland, she was the daughter of the late George and Mabel Stevens Moore and was a longtime resident of Ridley Park. She was employed as a Business manager for Lee Stewart of State Farm Insurance Company. Barbara...

Dorothy Riley Suckstorf (Nee Reynolds )

Dorothy Riley Suckstorf (Nee Reynolds )

Jan 22, 2021

Dorothy Riley Suckstorf (nee Reynolds ) 88, of Ridley Park, passed away on January 22, 2021 at her home. Dorothy was born in Ridley Park, she lived in Media and Glenmoore, Pennsylvania before moving back to Ridley Park four years ago.  Dottye was employed as a manager at the Dunkin Donuts in Exton and previously worked as a...

Margaret "Peggy" E. Schott

Margaret "Peggy" E. Schott

Jan 19, 2021

Margaret E. "Peggy" Schott, 88, of Springfield died on January 19, 2021 at Sun Rise of Newtown Square.  Born in Lenni, daughter of the late William and Mary Houpt Ewing, she lived in Philadelphia before moving to Springfield in 1965.

Peggy was a graduate of Media High School, class of 1950 and loved watching and nurturing her grandchildren...

Michael L. Pilone

Michael L. Pilone

Jan 17, 2021

Michael L. Pilone, 98, of Tinicum Township, died on January 17, 2021 at his home.  Son of the late Paul and Marie DeVeto Pilone, he had lived in Philadelphia before moving to Lester in 1949. Mr. Pilone was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II and was a member of St. Rose of Lima R.C....

John C. Price

John C. Price

Jan 17, 2021

John C. Price, 92, formerly of Ridley Park, died on January 17, 2021 at the Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill.  Born in Philadelphia, son of the late Oliver Chapman and Virginia Tate Cowan Price, he lived in Philadelphia before moving to Ridley Park in 1954 and then to Lafayette Hill in 2013. John was a graduate of Central High School....

Lena C. Mcnamara

Lena C. Mcnamara

Jan 17, 2021

Lena C. McNamara, 99, of Milmont Park died on January 17, 2021 at her home.  Daughter of the late James J. and Mary G. Gavetti DiMatteo, she had been a lifelong resident of Ridley Township. Lena was a graduate of Ridley Township High School and Keystone Business School.  She was last employed as a Switchboard Operator and Secretary at the...

Lazarus P. Kirifides

Lazarus P. Kirifides

Jan 14, 2021

Lazarus P. "Larry" Kirifides was born on December 5, 1932 in Chester, PA.  He was the son of Paul and Elizabeth (Tsirona) Kirifides. Larry graduated from Chester High School in 1950.   He was a proud Marine and served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War in 1951.  Larry graduated from the Pennsylvania Military College ( now Widener University)...

Jane Middleton

Jane Middleton

Jan 13, 2021

Jane Beard Middleton 96 of Cornwall, PA died on January 13,2021 at Cornwall Manor. Born in Chester, PA, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Beard and Lilian Beard (nee Horst) and has been a resident of Cornwall Manor for the past 25 years. Jane was formerly an Administrative Assistant for Sun Oil Company and a graduate of Ridley...

Virginia Elser Burbage (Nee Bryan)

Virginia Elser Burbage (Nee Bryan)

Jan 13, 2021

Virginia Elser Burbage (nee Bryan) 90 of Aston, died on January 13, 2021 at home with her family by her side.

Born in Camden, NJ, she grew up in Ridley Park and Collingdale before moving to Aston 70 years ago.

She worked at Orthodontics Associates of Springfield for 27 years, retiring in 1995.

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Meyer "Hank" R. Greenberg

Meyer "Hank" R. Greenberg

Jan 12, 2021

Meyer R. "Hank"  Greenberg, 88, of Ridley Park passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of January 12, 2021.  Born in Ridley Park, son of the late William and Margaret (McSweeney) Greenberg.

Hank grew up Marcus Hook and Linwood, he went to St. James High School and then graduated from Ridley High School...

Theresa Katsis (Nee Maneos)

Theresa Katsis (Nee Maneos)

Jan 12, 2021

Theresa Maneos Katsis, 71, of Brookhaven died on January 12, 2021.  Born in Upland she was daughter of the late John P. and Frieda Nicolaides Maneos.

Theresa was employed as a care-giver to the elderly and enjoyed time with her family and friends, along with Greek music and dancing.  She was a member of St. George Greek Orthodox...

Carol A. Graham

Carol A. Graham

Jan 12, 2021

Carol A. Graham 71 of Aston, died on January 12, 2021 at her home.

Born in Chester, she lived in Chester Township before moving to her late residence in 1964.

Carol was active in local and state government, currently was the Supervisor of Housekeeping for Delaware County. She also served as Aston Township 2 nd...

Evelyn Valentine Rozploch

Evelyn Valentine Rozploch

Jan 4, 2021

On Monday, January 4 th , 2021, Evelyn Valentine Rozploch age 89, died peacefully in her sleep. She is survived by her children Robert Rozploch and his wife Susanne, and Rosanna Herrick; grandchildren Brian, Christopher, Alicia, Maria, Michelle, Edward and John. Evelyn was born on February 14 th , 1931 in Chester, PA. She graduated from Chester High School and...

Joan B. Petrarca (Nee Carnevale)

Joan B. Petrarca (Nee Carnevale)

Jan 4, 2021

Joan B. Carnevale Petrarca, 76, of Swarthmore died January 4, 2021 at her home.  She was born in Inwood, NY, and grew up in Cedarhurst, NY. She was the daughter of the late William and Phyllis Mazzuca Carnevale and resided in Ridley Park before moving to her late residence in 1974.

Joan was a graduate of St....

Ralph H. Carroll

Ralph H. Carroll

Dec 26, 2020

Ralph H. Carroll, 90, lifelong resident of Aston passed away peacefully on December 26, 2020 at Springfield Enhanced Living.  Born in Chester, he was the son of the late Clarence Atwood Carroll and John and Myrtle Marie Hartman.

Ralph served in the US Marines during the Korean War and was employed by Matlack Trucking as a Driver...

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