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Edward J. Bonnes

Edward J. Bonnes

Mar 18, 2019

Edward J. Bonnes, 91, a lifelong resident of Ridley Park died March 18, 2019 at his home. He was a graduate of Ridley Park High School, class of 1944 and received a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Villanova University and Master's Degree from Temple University. Mr. Bonnes was a veteran of the US Army and received the Army of...

Margaret M. "Peg" Ward

Margaret M. "Peg" Ward

Mar 16, 2019

Her door was always open and her table always set for you, whether you were expected or not.  Margaret "Aunt Peg" Ward was so loved, there was rarely a day when she didn't have visitors.  She was born on July 4 1928 in Philadelphia, PA to Sarah Bowes and John McGrath and moved on from this world on Saturday...

Paul J. Mcfadden

Paul J. Mcfadden

Mar 15, 2019

Paul J. McFadden, 81, of Aston died March 15, 2019 at Harlee Manor. Born in Philadelphia, son of the late James J. and M. Eleanor Kane McFadden, he lived in Media before moving to his late residence 55 years ago.

Mr. McFadden was a veteran of the US Army. He was a dog trainer for over 55...

William Leslie "Les" Schafer

William Leslie "Les" Schafer

Mar 15, 2019

William Leslie "Les" Schafer, Jr., 72, passed away peacefully at his home in Bear, DE on March 15, 2019. Born in Philadelphia, son of the late W.L. "Pinny" Schafer, Jr. and Marie (McWilliams) Schafer. Les lived in Ridley Park for 38 years before moving to Delaware.

He was a graduate of St. Madeline's Catholic School, St. James...

Angela Fratto

Angela Fratto

Mar 15, 2019

Angela Fratto, 56, of Primos died March 15, 2019 at Belvedere Nursing Home. Born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Robert and Rosemay Geonnotti Fratto, she lived in Ridley Park before moving to her late residence five years ago.

Angela attended South Philadelphia High School and was employed as a nail technician at Giovanni & Pileggi Salon....

Arthur J. Lavaique

Arthur J. Lavaique

Mar 15, 2019

Arthur J. Lavaique, 70, of Ridley Park, died March 15, 2019 at Crozer Chester Medical Center. Born in Norristown, he was the son of the late Arthur Joseph and Julia McMonigle Lavaique and resided in Eddystone before moving to his late residence 28 years ago.

Arthur was a graduate of St. James High School, class of 1966...

Irmgard Pasierb (Nee Rau)

Irmgard Pasierb (Nee Rau)

Mar 15, 2019

Irmgard Rau Pasierb, 91, formerly of Aston died March 15, 2019 at Manor Care Wilmington. Born in Germany, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Maria Lederer Rau and came to the US in 1947. Irmgard resided in Aston for 60 years before moving to her late residence in Elsmere, DE.

Irmgard was employed by...

John Zyla

John Zyla

Mar 14, 2019

John Zyla, 70, of Brookhaven died March 14, 2019 at Riddle Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Newark, NJ, he was the son of the late Stanley and Patricia Felestyn Zyla and resided in Thornton before moving to his late residence in 1990.

John was a graduate of Eastside High School in NJ and...

Gail Beck (Nee Williamson)

Gail Beck (Nee Williamson)

Mar 8, 2019

Gail Williamson Beck, 78, of Chadds Ford, died on her birthday, March 8, 2019 at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Born in the Philadelphia area, she was the daughter of the late William and Gladys Daniels Williamson and resided in Garnet Valley before moving to her late residence three years ago.

Gail was a graduate of Springfield High School,...

Norman J. Udovich

Norman J. Udovich

Mar 1, 2019

1926-2019

Norman J. Udovich, 92, a resident of Ridley Park for 51 years died culminating a long and fruitful life on March 1, 2019. Born in Chester, he was son of the late John and Emma Cumitich Udovich.

Norm graduated from St. James High School, and was drafted into the US Army during World War...

Barbara Ann Birney (Nee Jaszczalt)

Barbara Ann Birney (Nee Jaszczalt)

Feb 28, 2019

Barbara Ann Jaszczalt Birney passed away peacefully February 28, 2019. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. Born in Upland, Barbara was the daughter of the late Anthony and Elizabeth Jaszczalt and lived in the Wallingford area her entire life. Barbara was proud of her successful nursing career. She was a graduate of Nether Providence...

Clayton W. "Clay" Lloyd

Clayton W. "Clay" Lloyd

Feb 27, 2019

Clayton W. "Clay" Lloyd, Sr., 74, lifelong resident of Ridley Park, died February 27, 2019 at Vitas at Jefferson-Methodist. Born in Chester, he was the son of the late William C. and Mary Kathryn Wetzel Lloyd.

Clay was a graduate of Ridley Township High School, class of 1962 and served in the US Navy during the Vietnam...

Josephine C. "Mom Mom Honey" Howat (Nee Gullo)

Josephine C. "Mom Mom Honey" Howat (Nee Gullo)

Feb 27, 2019

Josephine C. "Mom Mom Honey" Gullo Howat, 86, of Eddystone, died on February 27, 2019 at her home. Born in Marcus Hook, she has lived at her late residence for 62 years.

Mom Mom Honey was a member of St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church and previously taught CCD classes at the church. She loved watching the...

Sara Kay Moore (Nee Fitzsimmons)

Sara Kay Moore (Nee Fitzsimmons)

Feb 26, 2019

Sara Kay Fitzsimmons Moore, 89, of Prospect Park, died February 26, 2019 at Springfield Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Sidney Frances Nuttle Fitzsimmons and resided in Ridley Park before moving to her late residence 60 years ago.

Sara Kay was a graduate of Ridley Township High School, class of...

Dorothy J. Carnevale (Nee Lehman)

Dorothy J. Carnevale (Nee Lehman)

Feb 26, 2019

Dorothy J. Lehman Carnevale, 86, formerly of Aston, died February 26, 2019 at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Born in Williamsport, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Esta Miller Lehman and was raised in Jersey Shore, PA before moving to Aston in 1957.

She was a member of The Church of St. Joseph and was...

Michael J. Wilson

Michael J. Wilson

Feb 25, 2019

Michael J. Wilson, 78, of Brookhaven for 53 years, passed peacefully February 25, 2019 at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Born in Philadelphia and raised in Chester, he was the son of the late Robert and Nano Phillips Wilson.

Michael attended Resurrection School and St. Michael's School. He became a Baker and learned his trade at Spohrer's Bakery in...

Concetta "Connie" Sassani (Nee Venturo)

Concetta "Connie" Sassani (Nee Venturo)

Feb 21, 2019

Concetta "Connie" Sassani, Age 94, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2019. The daughter of Italian immigrants, Connie moved from South Philadelphia to Delaware County, where she raised her family.

Connie worked for many years at Norwood Elementary School as an Aide, and had continued friendships with coworkers since her retirement in...

May Louise Shaner (Nee Schatz)

May Louise Shaner (Nee Schatz)

Feb 19, 2019

May Louise (Schatz) Shaner passed into Heaven on February 19, 2019. A longtime resident of Ridley Park, Louise was the wife of the late William C. Shaner, Jr. to whom she was married for 62 years. She was the daughter of the late Carl Richard Schatz and May Elizabeth (Griesing) Schatz.

A Temple University graduate, Louise had...

Doris S. Egan (Nee Edelstein)

Doris S. Egan (Nee Edelstein)

Feb 17, 2019

Doris S. Egan (nee Edelstein), 83, of Folsom, died February 17, 2019 at Crozer Chester Medical Center. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Morris and Selena (Bentley) Edelstein and resided in Prospect Park before moving to her late residence five years ago.

Doris was employed by PNC Bank as a Customer Service Representative...

Michael J. Zappone

Michael J. Zappone

Feb 14, 2019

Michael J. Zappone, 65, of Claymont, DE died February 14, 2019. Born in Philadelphia and raised in Prospect Park, he was the son of Gerald and Helen Lewis Zappone and resided in Ridley Park before moving to his late residence five years ago.

Michael was a graduate of Interboro High School, class of 1972 and was employed...

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