Obituaries

Nov 9, 2020

William J. Hughes 63, of Upper Chichester, died on November 9, 2020.  Born in Darby, he was the son of the late G. Michael Hughes.

He attended West Catholic High School and served in the U.S. Coastguard.  Bill was self-employed at the Big Bad Wolf Barbeque in Aston.  He was a member of American Legion Post #926,...

Nov 7, 2020

Melvin E. Joos

6-1-1934 to 11-7-2020

Melvin E. Joos of Ridley Park, PA passed away on November 7, 2020 from natural causes. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Frances Joos, and their three children: William Joos and wife Lauren, Michael Joos and wife Lorrie, Patti Greto...

Nov 6, 2020

Betty J. Kelley Hodgson, 88, of Aston died November 6, 2020 at Fair Acres Geriatric Center.  Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Hopeful MacHenry Kelley and resided in Chester before moving to her last residence in 1958.

Betty was a graduate of Media High School, class of 1950 and was employed...

Nov 6, 2020

Mack D. Shumaker, 86, of Prospect Park died November 6, 2020 at Crozer Chester Medical Center.  Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Mack Douglass and Etta Wolle Shumaker and resided in Chester and Ridley Park before moving to his late residence 40 years ago.

Mack was a graduate of Chester High School, class...

Nov 2, 2020

Gary M. Dickens, 64, of Milmont Park died November 2, 2020 at Delaware County Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family.  Born and raised in Chester, he was the son of the late Charles Winter and Mary Ann Lauratano Dickens and moved to his late residence in 1983.

Gary was a graduate of St. James High School,...

Oct 31, 2020

Donald Douglas McQuillan, 56, of Ridley Park, died on October 31, 2020 at his home.  Born in Upland, he was son of the late Donald H. and Iris I. Campo McQuillan.

Donald was a graduate of Ridley High School Class of 1982 and was a member of St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church.  He was employed in...

Oct 30, 2020

Shirley T. Hamer, 97, slipped away peacefully at Crozer Health Hospice in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania on October 30, 2020.

Born in Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania, Shirley was the daughter of the late Harry W.  and Mattie B. Thompson. Shirley's seven siblings, Frederick, Raymond, Kenneth, Joseph, Margaret, Janet Thompson, and Nadine Ovalman preceded her in death.

Shirley...

Oct 29, 2020

William J. Sharpe, 71, of Ridley Twp., died October 29, 2020.  Born in Philadelphia and raised in Collingdale, he was the son of the late Raymond and Catherine Sharpe and resided in Oxford and Havertown before moving to his late residence in 1983.

William was a graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School and served in...

Oct 28, 2020

Jean L. Imperiale Costello, 81, of Glen Mills died October 28, 2020 at her home surrounded by family.  Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Carmen Charles and Etta Grace Forman Imperiale and resided in Gradyville before moving to her late residence 22 years ago. Jean was a graduate of Notre Dame Academy in Philadelphia, class of...

Oct 24, 2020

Frederick A. Mills, 83, of Cape Coral, FL passed away peacefully on October 24, 2020.  Born in Ridley Park, Pa, he was the son of the late Ethelbert Henry Jr. and Catherine L. Smith Mills. Before moving to Cape Coral in 1998, he lived in Glenolden, Boothwyn, PA and Plano, TX.

Fred was a 1955...

Oct 23, 2020

Monna J. Hitchens, 69, of Aston died on October 23, 2020 at Mercy Catholic Medical Center - Mercy Fitzgerald Campus.  Born in Chester, she was the daughter of Rosemarie Castagna Hitchens and the late Levin Paul "Hitch" Hitchens and resided in Florida before moving to her late residence 24 years ago.

Monna was a graduate of Ridley...

Oct 22, 2020

September 27, 1927 – October 22, 2020

Mario John Calise, 93, of Aston Twp., died October 22, 2020 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor Hospital.  Born and raised in Chester, he was the son of the late John "Jack the Barber" and Maria Migliaccio Calise and moved to his late residence in 1969.

Mario was...

Oct 22, 2020

David Michael O'Neill, 79, passed away peacefully at his home in Ridley Park, PA on October 22, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was married to the love of his life, Constance M. O'Neill (née Bradley) for 42 years before her passing in 2003.

David was born in Philadelphia to John and Margaret O'Neill,...

Oct 19, 2020

Margaret S. Adamek, 97, of Aston died October 19, 2020 at her home.  Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Carl J. and Stephanie Wagner Adamek and resided in Essington before moving to her late residence in 1955.

Margaret was a graduate of Ridley Park High School, class of 1941 and was employed by...

Oct 16, 2020

Rosella T. Mrozek Adelsberg, 87, of Essington died October 16, 2020 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor.  Born in Cambria County, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna Politsky Mrozek and resided in Ridley Park before moving to her late residence 15 years ago.

Rosella was a graduate of Portage High...

Oct 14, 2020

James J. Convery, 66 of Ridley Park died October 14, 2020 at Lankenau Medical Center.  Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Joseph A. and Margaret Heaney Convery.

Jimmy attended West Catholic High School and was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 1972.  He was employed by Conrail.  Jimmy was a member...

Oct 4, 2020

Albert F. Bulik, 97, a longtime resident of Ridley Park who volunteered with Meal on Wheels for many years, died peacefully Sunday at Granite Farms Estates, Media, PA.

He was born in 1922 in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia, to Joseph and Marie (Hobor) Bulik. A graduate of Northeast High School, he trained as a tool...

Oct 2, 2020

William V. (Bill) Demboski, 83, of Sarasota, FL, entered into Heaven on October 2, 2020. Born November 24, 1936 in Justus, PA, he was the youngest child and only son of Stanley and Stella Demboski. In 1954, he graduated from St. James High School, Chester, PA. In 1955 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy as a Minute Man and served...

Oct 2, 2020

Constance J. "Connie" Chalfant Carducci, 72, lifelong resident of Brookhaven died October 2, 2020 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.  Born in Upland, she was the daughter of the late Albert M., Jr. and Doris A. McKenna Chalfant. Connie was a graduate of Sun Valley High School, class of 1966. She earned her Cosmetology license in 1968. She ...

Sep 30, 2020

Daniel W. Lipchock, 61, of Lester died September 30, 2020 at his home.  Born and raised in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Edward Michael, Sr. and Mary Wnek Lipchock and moved to his late residence in 1969.

Daniel attended Interboro High School and was employed as an Auto Mechanic.  He was a member of...