Mary G. Bordonaro (Nee Ward)
Sep 29, 2019
Mary G. Ward Bordonaro, 87, of Swarthmore, died September 29, 2019 at Harlee Manor. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late William and Louise Lista Ward and resided in South Philadelphia before moving to her residence in Swarthmore 60 years ago. Mary was a graduate of South Philadelphia High School and was a longtime parishioner at...
John A. Gabriele, Sr.
Sep 24, 2019
John A. Gabriele, Sr. 76 of Ridley Park, died on September 24, 2019 at his home.
Born in Chester, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Loretta Fratterola Gabriele.
John was a machinist at Boeing Company for 38 years, retiring in 2005.
John was a member of St. Rose of Lima...
John I. Oakes
Sep 24, 2019
John I. Oakes 89 of Media, died on September 24, 2019 at Naamans Creek County Manor. Born in Lenni, John was a lifelong resident of Delaware County.
He operated Oakes Real Estate for 25 years, retiring in 2009 and previously was a plumber at Scott Paper Company.
John was a graduate of Media High School,...
Vera C. Bower
Sep 24, 2019
Vera C. Smith Bower 79, formerly of Brookhaven died September 24, 2019 at Fair Acres Geriatric Center.
Born in Lock Haven, she lived in Jersey Shore, PA before moving to Brookhaven over 50 years ago.
She was a graduate of Jersey Shore High School, class of 1958 and was an active member of Ridley Park...
Reba Anna Girdich (Nee Webster)
Sep 23, 2019
Reba Anna Girdich (nee Webster), 92, of Upland died September 23, 2019 at Crozer-Keystone Hospice at Taylor. Born in Chester, she was daughter of the late George Henry and Anna Eliza Grant Webster.
Reba was a graduate of Chester High School, class of 1945. She was last employed as a Buyer for the SunOlin Corporation and had...
W. Gordon Atherholt
Sep 15, 2019
W. Gordon Atherholt 95 of Folsom, died September 15, 2019 at his home. Born in Ridley Park, he lived in Norwood before moving to his late residence 67 years ago.
He attended Glen-Nor Junior and High Schools grades 7 through 11 and graduated from Kentucky Military Institute and then earned a BA Degree in Business Administration from...
James Horace Scythes
Sep 13, 2019
James Horace Scythes, 69, of Media died September 13, 2019 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor. Born in Bridgeton, NJ, he was the son of the late James Horatio and Violet Dezi Scythes and resided in Ocean City, NJ, before moving to his late residence 44 years ago. James was a graduate of Holy Cross High School in Ocean...
Jean E. Mcfadden (Nee Farrell)
Sep 12, 2019
Jean E. Farrell McFadden, 87, of Crum Lynne, died September 12, 2019 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor. Born in Chester, she was the daughter of the late Stephen A. and Edith B. Brown Farrell and resided in Boothwyn before moving to her late residence in 2008.
Jean was a member of St. Rose of Lima R.C....
Grace C. Deritis (Nee Cucinotta)
Sep 12, 2019
Grace C. Cucinotta DeRitis, 95, formerly of Collingdale, died September 12, 2019 at her home. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Gaetano and Domenica Cardullo Cucinotta and resided in S. Philadelphia and Collingdale before moving to her late residence two years ago.
Grace was a graduate of John Hallahan High School, class of...
Lynn A. Demko (Nee Bilger)
Sep 9, 2019
Lynn A. Bilger Demko, 69, of Aston, died September 9, 2019 at Crozer Chester Medical Center. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late John P. and Adelein F. Laurie Bilger and resided in Essington and Folsom. As an Air Force spouse, Lynn resided in the Philippines, Texas and Germany before moving to her late residence in...
Regina Anne Schembs (Nee Paul)
Sep 8, 2019
Regina Anne Paul Schembs, 91, of Ridley Park, died September 8, 2019 at Sterling Healthcare & Rehab Center. Born in Philadelphia and raised in Lansdowne, she was the daughter of the late Charles Erhard and Regina Maude Walton Paul, and resided in Yeadon before moving to her late residence in 1955.
Regina attended St. Philomena's in Lansdowne,...
Kevin J. Cerami
Sep 8, 2019
Kevin J. Cerami, 55, of Ocean Pines, MD, and formerly of Ridley, passed into the Lord's loving hands on September 8, 2019.
He was a 1981 graduate of Downingtown High School and was employed at Boeing Space and Defense Company in Ridley until retiring in 2018 after 35 years of meritorious service. Kevin was a hard-working, fun-loving,...
Mary Jane Desmond
Sep 5, 2019
Mary Jane Desmond, 84, of Springfield, died September 5, 2019 at her home. Born in Ridley Park, she was the daughter of the late James J. and Hilda I. Donohue Desmond and resided in Sharon Hill before moving to her late residence 52 years ago. Jane attended Notre Dame High School and was self-employed as an Accountant. She was...
Sarah H. Lines (Nee Watts)
Sep 4, 2019
Sarah H. Watts Lines, 91, of Eddystone, died September 4, 2019 at her home. Born in Brookhaven, she was the daughter of the late Omar and Marjorie McKniff Watts.
Sarah was a self-employed Tour Guide for Family Tours and previously was a Crossing Guard for 17 years from 1962-1979. She was a member of St. Rose of...
Constance Katevatis
Sep 2, 2019
Constance Katevatis, 81, of West Grove, passed peacefully on September 2, 2019 at the Briarleaf Nursing Home in Doylestown, Pennsylvania surrounded by her family.
Connie, as friends and family affectionately called her, was born on October 15, 1937 in Philadelphia to Harry and Anna Popas Metrokas. She grew up the youngest of five siblings all of whom...
Angelina "Jenny" P. Orio
Aug 31, 2019
Angelina P. "Jenny" Orio, 98, of Ridley Township, died August 31, 2019 at Pocopson Home. Born in Chester, daughter of the late Maurizio and Maria Barbato Orio, she lived Eddystone before moving to her late residence three years ago.
Jenny was a member of Our Lady of Peace R.C. Church and was formerly a member of St....
Maria Louise Blessington
Aug 31, 2019
1963-2019 Maria Louise Pascale Blessington, 56, of Wallingford died August 31, 2019 at Crozer Chester Medical Center. Born in Upland, she was the daughter of Domenic C. and Eileen Grant Pascale, and resided in Folsom before moving to her late residence 21 years ago. Maria is a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 1981 and Millersville University, class...
James "Jim" C. Armstrong
Aug 30, 2019
James C. "Jim" Armstrong, 93, died August 30, 2019 at Homeland Center in Harrisburg, PA. Born in Chelsea, son of the late Joseph G. and Matilda B. Goodley Armstrong, he lived in Chelsea, Kennett Square and Lancaster before moving to his last residence in 2015.
Jim served in the US Marines during World War II. He was...
Theresa "Teri" A. Modesti
Aug 29, 2019
Theresa A. "Teri" Ogborn Modesti, 76, died August 29, 2019 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor from complications related to a recent cancer diagnosis. Born in Philadelphia, she was daughter of the late William and Marie Schoch Ogborn, and was a resident of Folsom since 1956.
Teri graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1961 and received...
George J. "Reds" Barnum
Aug 28, 2019
George J. "Reds" Barnum, 90, of Aston died August 28, 2019 at Crozer Chester Medical Center. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Amos and Lucy O'Connor Barnum and resided in Chester before moving to his late residence 36 years ago.
Reds was a graduate of St. James High School, class of 1946,...
