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Daniel R. Volpe

Daniel R. Volpe

Jul 4, 2020

Daniel R. Volpe, 23, lifelong resident of Aston, died July 4, 2020 at his home.  Born in Middletown Twp., he was the loving child of Michael A. and Christine M. Haggerty Volpe.

Daniel was a graduate of Cardinal O'Hara High School, class of 2015. He attended Widener University and Southern New Hampshire University.  Daniel was...

Joan D. Erieg (Nee Sybist)

Joan D. Erieg (Nee Sybist)

Jul 3, 2020

Joan D. Sybist Erieg, 86, of Rehoboth Beach, DE died July 3, 2020, as a result of an auto accident, at Beebe Medical Center.  Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Esther Backius Sybist and resided in Darby before moving to her late residence 27 years ago.

Joan was employed by Chilton...

Jeanne Marie Stranix

Jeanne Marie Stranix

Jul 1, 2020

Jeanne Marie Stranix, 60, a longtime resident of Ridley Park passed Wednesday, July 1 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, following a courageous battle with MDS.

Jeanne, the fifth of seven children born to Frances and Richard Stranix, was a graduate of Ridley High School.  She was employed by the Reliance Insurance Company as an...

Cathleen E. Moyer (Nee Wellock)

Cathleen E. Moyer (Nee Wellock)

Jun 30, 2020

Cathleen E. Wellock Moyer, 61, of Aston died June 30, 2020 at her home. Born in Upland, she resided in Brookhaven and Delaware before moving to her late residence in 1982. Cathleen was last employed by Carl Lehman at the Lancaster County Farmers' Market and was a member of Elam U.M. Church.  She loved country styles, home decorating and holiday...

William B. "Brad" Blackman

William B. "Brad" Blackman

Jun 28, 2020

William B. "Brad" Blackman, 56, lifelong resident of Swarthmore, died June 28, 2020 at Lankenau Medical Center.  Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Jackson Farr and Priscilla Giles Blackman. Brad was a graduate of Swarthmore High School, class of 1981 and he attended DCCC for EMT and Paramedic training.  He was employed by American Medical Response,...

Miyoko S. Hoffsommer (Nee Sasaki)

Miyoko S. Hoffsommer (Nee Sasaki)

Jun 25, 2020

Miyoko S. Sasaki Bassett Hoffsommer, 96, formerly of Ridley Park died June 25, 2020 at Granite Farms Estates.  Born and educated in Sasebo, Japan, she was the daughter of the late Shotaro and Chiyo Koga Sasaki.

Miyoko was a graduate of Nagasaki Women's College in Nagasaki, Japan, class of 1949.  She worked at the US Government Sasebo...

Judith Anne Lewis

Judith Anne Lewis

Jun 24, 2020

Judith Anne Lewis, 56, of Norwood died June 24, 2020 at her home.  Born in Darby, PA, she is survived by her father, Vincent J. Lewis, stepmother, Kathleen Lewis, mother Barbara J. Lewis, brother, Michael A. Lewis (Lisa) and nephew, Michael V. Lewis. Judy resided in Ridley Park and Woodlyn, PA before moving to Norwood seven years ago. Judy was...

Helen F. Radewonuk

Helen F. Radewonuk

Jun 22, 2020

Helen F. Radewonuk, 75, lifelong resident of Ridley Township, died June 22, 2020 at Riddle Memorial Hospital.  Born in Chester, she was the daughter of the late Walter A. and Frances A. Belczyk Radewonuk. Helen was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 1962.  She was employed as a Nurse Assistant for the former Tri-County Hospital.  Helen was a...

Robert Connor

Robert Connor

Jun 18, 2020

1941-2020

In loving memory of Robert J. (Bob) Connor, 78, a longtime resident of Southwest Philadelphia who passed away on June 18, 2020.

Born to the late Gabart C. and Jessica Irene Connor.

Robert's greatest joys were his grandchildren and great grandson. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

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Betty M. Darby

Betty M. Darby

Jun 14, 2020

Betty M. Darby, 85, of Folsom died June 14, 2020. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Francis Dunleavy and Elizabeth Baxter Beck. Betty, with her family, moved to her Milmont Park residence in 1972.

She was a nurse for over 45 years. Betty loved being a nurse retiring at 80 years old, working...

William L. "Bill" Brogan, Jr.

William L. "Bill" Brogan, Jr.

Jun 13, 2020

William L. Brogan Jr. of Linwood, PA, passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 13th after a brief illness. Bill was born on June 1, 1971 in Ridley Park and resided in Swarthmorewood for the majority of his life. He attended Notre Dame de Lourdes school where he served as an altar boy. As a youngster, Bill was active in...

Donald H. Curry

Donald H. Curry

Jun 10, 2020

Donald H. Curry, 75, lifelong resident of Aston died June 10, 2020 at his home. He was a graduate of Sun Valley High School, class of 1963 and was employed as a Burner Technician for Story Winn Fuel Oil for 47 years before retiring in 2010. Donald was a member of the Lenni Athletic Club and served as Financial...

Dolores A. "Dolly" Hefton

Dolores A. "Dolly" Hefton

Jun 7, 2020

Dolores A. "Dolly" Hefton 93, of Linwood died June 7, 2020 at her home. Born in Chester to the late Ernest and Louise Hart Pearson, she has lived in Linwood for over 70 years.

She was last employed by the Chichester School District in the Food Service Department, retiring in 2006 and previously worked for A&P Food...

James F. Gusler

James F. Gusler

Jun 7, 2020

James F. Gusler 62, a longtime resident of Aston, died June 7, 2020 at home.

Jim was last employed at Martin's Run in Security for 15 plus years and previously worked at Grief Brothers.

He was a graduate of Sun Valley High School, class of 1976. He was a member of St. Francis de Sales...

Barbara Ann Harner

Barbara Ann Harner

Jun 7, 2020

Barbara Ann Harner, 69, former longtime resident of Ridley Park, died June 7, 2020 at Bel Air Health and Rehab. Born in Darby, she was the daughter of the late Norman S. and Grace Marie Sanford Harner.

Barbara was a member of Our Lady of Peace R.C. Church and the Ladies' Ancient Order of Hiberians. She enjoyed...

Evelyn Pasquini

Evelyn Pasquini

May 28, 2020

Evelyn Pasquini (nee Jacovini, Magistrini). died peacefully on Thursday, May 28th 2020.

She was born and raised in Philadelphia and graduated from Philadelphia High School For Girls in 1951. Following graduation, she worked as an insurance underwriter.

She married Domenic Pasquini (Stretch) in 1953 and in 1962 gave birth to her daughter Donna Ann. Evie...

Megan R. Mcloughlin

Megan R. Mcloughlin

May 27, 2020

Megan R. McLoughlin, 66, of Aston Twp., died May 27, 2020 at her home. Born in Chester, she was the daughter of the late Thomas I. and Margaret A. Pratt McLoughlin and moved to her late residence in 1985.

Megan was a graduate of Notre Dame High School for Girls, class of 1971, where she was the...

Frank R. Clark

Frank R. Clark

May 26, 2020

Frank R. Clark, 74, of Norwood died May 26, 2020 at his home. Born in Drexel Hill, he was the son of the late Clayton Earl and Margaret Reinhauer Clark and resided in Upper Darby before moving to his late residence May 15, 1987.

Frank attended Collingdale High School and was employed by the Carpenters Union Local...

Harry K. Schreffler, Iii

Harry K. Schreffler, Iii

May 25, 2020

Harry K. Schreffler, III, 84, of Folsom died May 25, 2020 at Aventura at Prospect. Born in Mt. Carmel, PA, he was the son of the late Harry K., Jr. and Beatrice Burkhour Schreffler and resided in Trainer before moving to his late residence 59 years ago.

Harry served in the US Navy during the Korean War...

Catherine M. Maggi (Nee Mehl)

Catherine M. Maggi (Nee Mehl)

May 25, 2020

Catherine M. Mehl Maggi, 82, of Ridley Park died May 25, 2020 at her home. Born and raised in South Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mae Nonnamaker Mehl and moved to her late residence 47 years ago. Catherine was employed at Taylor Hospital in the Admissions Registration Office for 32 years before retiring in...

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