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Charles H. “Pat” Bauer, Jr.

Charles H. “Pat” Bauer, Jr.

Nov 3, 2019

Charles H. "Pat" Bauer, Jr., 75, of Ridley Park died November 3, 2019 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Charles H. and Alice A. Rex Bauer. Pat was employed as a Night Watchman at Piasecki Aircraft for 15 years. He was a handyman and roofer. Pat enjoyed fixing lawn...

Civita M. Frese (Nee Gaul)

Civita M. Frese (Nee Gaul)

Nov 3, 2019

Civita M. Gaul Frese, 92, of Ridley Park died November 3, 2019 at Fair Acres Geriatric Center. Born in Chester, she was the daughter of the late Oliver Frank and Civita Vigilante Gaul, and resided in Darby before moving to her late residence in 1950.

Civita was a graduate of Darby High School, class of 1945 and...

Mary S. Wehrmann

Mary S. Wehrmann

Nov 2, 2019

Mary S. Somas Wehrmann, 90, formerly of Aldan and Sunrise Assisted Living, died November 2, 2019 at Fair Acres Geriatric Center. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of Gus and Eleanor Kasarsky Somas.

Mary was an honors graduate of Collingdale High School, class of 1949 and was a member of the Alumni Association. She was employed...

Francis X. "Fran" Mcvey

Francis X. "Fran" Mcvey

Oct 31, 2019

Francis X. "Fran" McVey, 68, of Aston died October 31, 2019 at Riddle Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Chester, he was the son of the late Albert and Mary Hickey McVey and moved to his last residence 30 years ago.

Fran was a graduate of St. James High School, class of...

Ida Anna “Ann” Pikes (Nee Lackus)

Ida Anna “Ann” Pikes (Nee Lackus)

Oct 25, 2019

Ida Anna "Ann" Lackus Pikes, 100, of Ridley Park died October 25, 2019 while on vacation at her daughter's home on Kiawah Island,SC. She had made this trip staying for extended periods every year since 1989. Born in Eddystone, Ann was the daughter of the late Juozapas and Theofalia Rube Lackus, Lithuanian immigrants who became naturalized American citizens. She...

Robert A. “Bob,” “Catch” Cacciatore

Robert A. “Bob,” “Catch” Cacciatore

Oct 22, 2019

On Tuesday, October 22, Robert A. "Bob," "Catch" Cacciatore, loving husband, father & grandfather, passed away at the age of 66. Bob was born on December 18, 1952 to the late Vincenzo and Angelina Piotti Cacciatore. He was raised in Eddystone, PA.

46 years ago, Bob met the love of his life, Deni Cacciatore & 42 years...

Glenn T. Haughawout

Glenn T. Haughawout

Oct 16, 2019

Glenn T. Haughawout, 82, of Aston died October 16, 2019 at his home. Born in Cliquot, MO, he was the son of the late Clifford L. and Lillie Belle Dryer Haughawout and resided in Brookhaven before moving to Aston in 1980. Glenn was a US Navy Veteran and was employed as a Machinist at the US Navy yard. He...

Margaret H. Light (Nee Helm)

Margaret H. Light (Nee Helm)

Oct 12, 2019

Margaret H. Helm Light, 98, of Maris Grove died October 12, 2019. Born in Rosslyn Farms, PA, daughter of Raymond Morris and Dorothy Faunce Helm, she had previously resided in Lansdowne and Aston, PA.

After graduating from Smith College in 1943, she served with the American Red Cross in North Africa, Corsica and France during World War...

Rose Pukala (Nee Surynt)

Rose Pukala (Nee Surynt)

Oct 11, 2019

Rose Surynt Pukala died peacefully on October 11, 2019. She was born February 9, 1926 to John and Maryanna Zajdun Surynt. She was the widow of Stanley J. Pukala who died in 1980. Rose was a 65+ years resident of Eddystone and worked at Scott Paper for 27 years. She was a faithful member of St. Rose of Lima...

Thomas "Ray" Taylor, Jr.

Thomas "Ray" Taylor, Jr.

Oct 11, 2019

Thomas R. "Ray" Taylor, Jr. 87 of Aston, died October 11, 2019. Born in Eddystone, he lived in Lenni before moving to his late residence 12 years ago.

Ray last worked for the County of Delaware and previously retired from Boeing Company.

He was a U.S. Navy Korean War Veteran and was a member of...

Jean S. Smith (Nee Boyd)

Jean S. Smith (Nee Boyd)

Oct 10, 2019

Jean S. Boyd Smith, 92, of Wallingford, died October 10, 2019 at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Georgena Bowman Boyd and resided in Aston before moving to her late residence eight years ago.

Jean was a graduate of Collingdale High School, class of 1945, where she played...

Elizabeth "Betty" Anne Boyd (Nee Bellew)

Elizabeth "Betty" Anne Boyd (Nee Bellew)

Oct 10, 2019

Elizabeth Anne "Betty" Bellew Boyd, 79, of Aston passed away peacefully surrounded by her family October 10, 2019 at Crozer-Chester Medical Center. Born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Dr. Henry Paul and Margaret Liberkoski Bellew, she resided in Aston since 1964.

Betty graduated from Notre Dame High School for Girls, 1957 where she played French Horn...

Suzanne M. Harmon

Suzanne M. Harmon

Oct 10, 2019

Suzanne M. Harmon, of Aston, died October 10, 2019 at home. Born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late John Nelson Fortune and Bernice Hill Fortune, she lived in Media before moving to her late residence five years ago.

Suzanne was a graduate of Lower Merion High School. She was employed as a mixologist at Parx Casino for...

Wanda A. Towson (Nee Hayes)

Wanda A. Towson (Nee Hayes)

Oct 10, 2019

Wanda A. Hayes Towson, 85, longtime resident of Ridley Park, died October 10, 2019 at The Belvedere. Born in Chester, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Wanda Zarzyeki Hayes. Wanda attended St. Michael's Elementry School, was a graduate of Notre Dame de Lourdes High School, class of 1951 and was employed as a Bookkeeper for Pilot...

Doris A. Olson

Doris A. Olson

Oct 5, 2019

Doris A. Olson, 75, of Springfield, died October 5, 2019 at her home. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late August Gransbach and Susan Virginia Balthaser Olson and resided in Drexel Hill before moving to her residence 20 years ago. Doris was a graduate of Upper Darby High School, class of 1962 and was a former...

James Sullivan

James Sullivan

Oct 5, 2019

James (Jim) Sullivan, 77, of Aston, died October 5, 2019 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late James John and Margaret Louise Lewis Sullivan and resided in Eddystone before moving to his late residence five years ago. Jim was a graduate of Nether Providence High School, class of 1960 and...

Marlyn C. Saunders (Nee Porch)

Marlyn C. Saunders (Nee Porch)

Oct 3, 2019

Marlyn C. Porch Saunders, 74, of Media died October 3, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Elmer, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Lenward Vernon and Mildred Ruth Langley Porch and resided in Folsom before moving to her late residence 13 years ago.

Marlyn was employed by the US Postal...

Paul F. Sides, Iii

Paul F. Sides, Iii

Oct 3, 2019

Paul F. Sides, III, 73, lifelong resident of Eddystone died October 3, 2019 at Westgate Hills. Born in Chester, he was the son of the late Paul F., Jr. and Mary Loretta Vail Sides. Paul was a graduate of Eddystone High School, class of 1965 and was last employed by the Delaware Port Authority. He previously worked for Philadelphia...

Julia A. Mayer (Nee Della Polla )

Julia A. Mayer (Nee Della Polla )

Oct 1, 2019

Julia A. Della Polla Mayer, 95, of Glenolden, died October 1, 2019 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor. Born and raised in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Amato and Anna Mauro Della Polla and moved to her late residence in 1950.

Julia owner and operated Julie's Sports Bar from 1974-2007, when she retired. She...

Joseph A. Barnes

Joseph A. Barnes

Sep 29, 2019

Joseph A. Barnes, 74, lifelong resident of Ridley Park, died September 29, 2019 at Bryn Mawr Hospital. Born in Ridley Park, he was the son of the late Francis James and Catherine Cecelia Hassiepen Barnes. Joseph was a graduate of St. James High School, class of 1962 and served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was...

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