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Grace R. Winslow (Nee Wells)

Grace R. Winslow (Nee Wells)

Feb 2, 2020

Grace R. Wells Winslow, 89, of Ridley Park died February 2, 2020 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor. Born and raised in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late William Mitchell and Madeleine Donaghey Wells, and moved to her late residence 64 years ago.

Grace was a graduate of John Bartram High School, class of 1948...

Edward R. Skinner, Jr.

Edward R. Skinner, Jr.

Jan 31, 2020

Edward R. Skinner, Jr., 66, of Aston died January 31, 2020 at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Born in Drexel Hill, he was the son of the late Edward R. and Margaret Powell Skinner, and lived in Brookhaven before moving to his late residence five years ago.

Ed was a Graduate Gemologist GIA and a Senior Member of NAJA....

Walter P. "Mr. Butch" Butakis, Jr.

Walter P. "Mr. Butch" Butakis, Jr.

Jan 25, 2020

Walter P. "Mr. Butch" Butakis, Jr., 82 of Woodlyn died January 25, 2020 at his home. Born and raised in Chester, he was the son of the late Walter P. and Amelia Dauskis Butakis and moved to his late residence 60 years ago.

Walter was a graduate of St. James High School, class of 1955 and attended...

Ronald H. Gordon

Ronald H. Gordon

Jan 22, 2020

Ronald H. Gordon, 72, formerly of Ridley Twp. died January 22, 2020 at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Born in Upland, he was the devoted son of the late Hugh J. and Dorothy Nickerson Gordon and resided at Sunrise of Newtown Square since July 2018.

Ron was a graduate of Ridley Park High School, class of 1965 and served...

Antoinette A. Monzo (Nee Defrancesco)

Antoinette A. Monzo (Nee Defrancesco)

Jan 22, 2020

1925-2020

Antoinette A. DeFrancesco Monzo, 94, of Ridley Park died January 22, 2020 at her home. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Anna D'Allesandro DeFrancesco and resided in Upper Darby before moving to her late residence nine years ago.

Antoinette was employed by A&P food Stores at 5th &...

Ann M. Poist (Nee Borucz)

Ann M. Poist (Nee Borucz)

Jan 22, 2020

1917-2020

Ann M. Borucz Poist, 102, lifelong resident of Chester died January 22, 2020 at the Belvedere Center. Born and raised in Wilkes Barre, she was the daughter of the late Felix and Mary Wajers Borucz.

Ann last worked for Silvers 5¢ & 10¢ Store in Chester and previously worked for Baldwin Lima Hamilton Locomotive...

William F. Tidball

William F. Tidball

Jan 22, 2020

William F. Tidball, on January 22, 2020, age 50, of Oviedo FL and formerly of Thornton, PA.

Beloved son of Frances (nee Rosanowitch) and the late Benjamin Tidball and beloved brother of Robert and Richard Tidball. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Relatives and friends are invited to his memorial service...

William C. "Bill" Bair, Sr.

William C. "Bill" Bair, Sr.

Jan 21, 2020

William C. "Bill" Bair, Sr., 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor on January 21, 2020.  Born in Ridley Park, son of the late William and Mildred Seymore Bair, he lived in Sharon Hill before moving to his late residence to Ridley Park in 1969 with is wife Nancy.

Bill...

Helen K. Trader (Nee Kring)

Helen K. Trader (Nee Kring)

Jan 19, 2020

Helen K. Trader, 86, of Ridley Park, passed away January 19, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Chester Springs, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Marguerite Kring.

Helen was a graduate of Haverford High School and Bryn Mawr Hospital School of Nursing, and enjoyed a brief career in nursing....

Helen M. White

Helen M. White

Jan 19, 2020

Helen M. White, 93, of Riddle Village died January 19, 2020 at Monticello House at Riddle Village. Born in Ridley Park, she was the daughter of the late George J. and Helen Donohue White and resided in Ridley Park and Chester before moving to her late residence in 2005. Helen was a graduate of Notre Dame High School, class...

Robert K. Sutton

Robert K. Sutton

Jan 17, 2020

Robert K. Sutton, 86, of Glenolden died January 17, 2020 at Delaware County Memorial Hospital. Born in Wilmington, DE, he was the son of the late Harry D. and Florence Grant Sutton and resided in Chester before moving to his late residence 20 years ago.

Robert was employed by Scott Paper Co. for ten years and previously...

Norma J. Griffin (Nee Cooper)

Norma J. Griffin (Nee Cooper)

Jan 17, 2020

Norma J. Griffin 84, a longtime resident of Parkside, died January 17, 2020 at her home. Born in Ridley Park, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Catherine Owens Cooper.

Norma was a member of the Chichester Baptist Church where she had worked as a secretary. She enjoyed writing and was devoted to her faith...

Daniel C. Redding

Daniel C. Redding

Jan 16, 2020

Daniel C. Redding, Jr. 91, of Ridley Park died January 16, 2020 at Penn Hospice at Rittenhouse.

Born in Upland, he lived in Eddystone before moving to his late residence in 1955.

Dan was an Operator for Sun Oil Company until his retirement in 1983.He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and attended Eddystone High...

George F. Cooper

George F. Cooper

Jan 16, 2020

George F. Cooper, 80, of Ridley Park died January 16, 2020 at Manor Care at Wallingford. Born in Darby, he was the son of the late William Morris and Mary E. Keller Cooper and resided in Norwood before moving to his late residence in 1961.

George was a graduate of Interboro High School, class of 1957, where...

Florence A. "Snookey" Newcomb (Nee Wismer)

Florence A. "Snookey" Newcomb (Nee Wismer)

Jan 14, 2020

Florence A. "Snookey" Wismer Newcomb, 84, of Ridley Park died January 14, 2020 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Florence Garrity Wismer and resided in Folsom before moving to her late residence seven years ago.

Florence was a graduate of John Bartram High School, class...

Lucy M. Mongelli (Nee Mango)

Lucy M. Mongelli (Nee Mango)

Jan 13, 2020

Lucy M. Mango Mongelli, 83, of Folsom, died January 13, 2020 at her home. Originally from Southwest Philadelphia, Lucy was the daughter of the late Anthony and Catherine Curry Mango and moved to her late residence in 1972.

Lucy was employed by Zavod King Pediatrics in Philadelphia until 2001 and had been an active member of Our...

Margaret A. "Peggy" Jenkins (Nee Sliter)

Margaret A. "Peggy" Jenkins (Nee Sliter)

Jan 13, 2020

Margaret A. "Peggy" Jenkins, 75, of Boothwyn, previously of Aston, passed away January 13, 2020 at Penn Hospice in Chester County. Born in Chester, she was the daughter of the late William Sliter and Eleanor Capel. Peggy was a graduate of Media High School ('62) and Coatesville Hospital School of Nursing. She was employed as a school nurse for...

Janice R. Curren (Nee Skinner)

Janice R. Curren (Nee Skinner)

Jan 11, 2020

Janice R. Skinner Curren, 89, of Ridley Park died January 11, 2020 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor. Born in Woodbury, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Maude Madora Fees Skinner and resided at her late residence for 47 years.

Janice was a graduate of Woodbury High School, class of 1947 and was...

Mary Ann F. Jones (Nee Stichter)

Mary Ann F. Jones (Nee Stichter)

Jan 11, 2020

Mary Ann F. Stichter Jones, 88, of Aston Twp., died January 11, 2020 at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Born in Chester, she was the daughter of the late Robert L. and Margaret Nasko Stichter and resided in Rutledge before moving to her late residence 12 years ago.

Mary Ann attended Chester High School and was a member of...

Roberta "Lynn" Mola (Nee Graves)

Roberta "Lynn" Mola (Nee Graves)

Jan 11, 2020

Roberta "Lynn" (Graves) Mola, 62, of Secane died January 11, 2020 at her home. Born in Upland, she lived in Norwood before moving to her late residence 23 years ago.

Lynn was employed as an LPN at many facilities throughout Delaware County, including Don Guanella and Elwyn. She spent much of her childhood and adult life vacationing...

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