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.
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)
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)
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
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)
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
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
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)
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
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 )
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
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...
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....
