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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...

Christine H. Demuro (Nee Petritz)

Christine H. Demuro (Nee Petritz)

Dec 25, 2020

Christine H. Petritz DeMuro, of Aston passed away December 25, 2020 at Riddle Memorial Hospital.  Born in Dresden, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Horst and Gertrud Burghardt Petritz and resided in New York before moving to her late residence 65 years ago. Chris was employed as the Office Manager of her late husband's dental practice.  She enjoyed...

Rita Theresa Pino

Rita Theresa Pino

Dec 22, 2020

Rita Theresa Pino went home to be with the Lord on December 22, 2020. Rita was born February 3, 1928 in Philadelphia, PA.  She was the daughter of Pasquale and Anna Babore; sister to Julia Versino, Anthony Babore and Joan Scola.

Rita married the love of her life, Domenic J. Pino. After traveling as part of the...

Elizabeth A. “Beth” Lincke (Nee Goodman)

Elizabeth A. “Beth” Lincke (Nee Goodman)

Dec 22, 2020

Elizabeth A. "Beth" Goodman Lincke, 66, of Cape May Courthouse, NJ, died December 22, 2020 at Cape Regional Hospital after a long illness.  Born August 19, 1954, in Darby, she resided in Philadelphia before moving to her late residence in 2017.

Beth was a graduate of Notre Dame High School, class of 1972 and was employed as...

Pamela A. Wingate

Pamela A. Wingate

Dec 22, 2020

WINGATE, Pamela A. Mittle, age 57, passed away peacefully, with her loving son at her side, on December 22, 2020. She was born July 25, 1963, at Peninsula General Hospital in Salisbury, MD.  She graduated from James M. Bennett Sr. High, then continued her education at Salisbury State College (University), in Salisbury, MD.  Graduating in 1985, she moved...

Ruth Sullivan Taylor (Nee Grunwell)

Ruth Sullivan Taylor (Nee Grunwell)

Dec 21, 2020

Ruth Sullivan Grunwell Taylor, 92, of Glen Mills, died December 21, 2020 at Riddle Memorial Hospital.  Born in Upland, she was the daughter of the late George Atha and Elsie Carlotta Keilholtz Grunwell and resided in Aston before moving to Glen Mills in 1967.

Ruth was a graduate of Nether Providence High School, class of 1946 and...

Jennie Purington (Nee Sheppard)

Jennie Purington (Nee Sheppard)

Dec 21, 2020

Jennie Sheppard Purington, 103, longtime resident of Brookhaven died December21, 2020 at Genesis Waldorf Center.  Born and raised in Chester, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Jennie Martin Sheppard. Jennie was a lifetime and oldest living member of St. Paul's P.E. Church, where she was the Sacristan for many years and Secretary of the Women's Auxiliary for...

Joan A. Smith (Nee Ralston)

Joan A. Smith (Nee Ralston)

Dec 18, 2020

Joan A. Ralston Smith, 87, of Ridley Park died December 18, 2020 at Aventura at Prospect.  Born in Upland, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Helen Roberts News and resided in Chester and Prospect Park before moving to her late residence 58 years ago.

Joan was a graduate of Nether Providence High School, class...

Robert "Bob" Foltz

Robert "Bob" Foltz

Dec 17, 2020

Robert "Bob" Foltz, 55, of Lester died December 17, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Chester, son of Fred and Hilde Koestel Foltz and was a well known, lifelong resident of Tinicum Township. Robert was a proud graduate of St. James High School, class of 1983, where he played hockey and remained connected as a...

Charles A. Righter

Charles A. Righter

Dec 15, 2020

Charles A. Righter, 92, of Ridley Park died December 15, 2020 at his home.  Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Harry and Elizabeth Boyle Righter and resided in the Grays Ferry section of Philadelphia before moving to his late residence in 1961.

Charles was a graduate of Southeast Catholic High School for Boys,...

Geraldine L. Decker

Geraldine L. Decker

Dec 14, 2020

Geraldine L. Decker 91, a resident of Aston for 60 years, died December 14, 2020 at Sunrise of Granite Run.  Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Evelyn Hunsicker Kreiner.

Geraldine was last employed as a switchboard operator at Sun Oil Company and previously worked at Bell Telephone and Scott Paper.  She...

Louise Ellers (Nee Campbell)

Louise Ellers (Nee Campbell)

Dec 12, 2020

Louise Campbell Ellers, 98, of Ridley Park died peacefully at home with her family on December 12, 2020.  Born in Chester, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Archie and Mary Pyewell Campbell and grew up in Marcus Hook.  Louise, affectionately known as, "Peach", was the first and longest living resident on Buse Street, after moving there in...

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