Obituaries

Jun 29, 2025

John "Jack" E. McQuade, 76 a lifelong resident of Ridley Park died on June 29, 2025 while vacationing in Tioga County, PA.  Born in Darby, he was the son of the late John and M. Theresa Master McQuade.

Jack was a decorated veteran of the US Army having served during the Vietnam War.  Before his retirement in...

Jun 29, 2025

Wayne R. Hesse, 76, of Aston, passed away at his home on June 29, 2025. Born in Baltimore City, MD, he was the son of the late Richard F. and Irene Ward Hesse. Wayne was raised in Morton, later living in Ridley Park before settling in Aston in 1992.

A 1967 graduate of Ridley High School, Wayne...

Jun 28, 2025

David T. Kerr, 68 of East Fallowfield Township, died on June 28, 2025.  Born in Lower Merion Township, he was the son of the late Raymond W. and Dorothy Norbeck Kerr.

David was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 1978.  He was last employed by the Philadelphia Inquirer and had also worked as a mechanic...

Jun 15, 2025

Maria Theresa Gonnella, 87 of Ridley Park died on June 15, 2025.  Born in Philadelphia, the daughter of the late Pasquale and Mary Martorelli Faillace, she lived in Philadelphia before moving to Ridley Park 24 years ago.

Maria was a graduate of Bok High School and before her retirement worked for many years as an Administrative Assistant...

Jun 12, 2025

James T. Cooke, Jr., 88 of Ridley Township, passed away on June 12, 2025. Born in Chatham, VA, he was the son of late James T.  and Mary M. (Broomall) Cooke.

James was a graduate of Chester High School, class of 1955, and a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. He worked as a draftsman for Westinghouse,...

Jun 10, 2025

Michael Francis Bregande (1953 – 2025) left us on June 10, 2025, at the age of 71, with his wife by his side at Bryn Mawr Hospital, PA. Born on August 11, 1953, in Chester, PA, Michael was the cherished son of the late Marion A. and Laura (née Slezak) Bregande. He grew up in the Gradyville section of...

Jun 6, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Helen A. Feeney, a cherished member of our community, whose life was marked by kindness, hard work, and an unwavering commitment to family and friends. Helen left us on June 6, 2025, leaving behind an indelible legacy that will forever remain in our hearts.

Born on...

Jun 3, 2025

Esther D. "Mickey" Doyle (nee Higler), 96, a lifelong resident of Eddystone died on June 3, 2025, in the house she was born in, with her daughter Paula by her side.

Mickey was a graduate of Eddystone High School, class of 1948 and had worked as a secretary at Baldwin Lima Hamilton Locomotive.  She was a member...

Jun 3, 2025

Valerie Jorgensen was born in Upland PA on January 8, 1960 and died in Wallingford, PA on June 3, 2025.  She was the daughter of Charles "Chick" Jorgensen and the late Roberta (Barnes) Jorgensen and her step-mother Margaret "Peggy" Jaskot of Cape May, NJ.

Valerie worked as a teacher for the HMS School for Children with Cerebral...

May 30, 2025

Irene Mae Guzowski, 92 of Holmes, PA passed away on Friday May 30, 2025, at her home she shared with her daughter and son-in-law (the son she always wanted). Born in Philadelphia, the daughter of the late Gabart Charles and Jessica Irene Langdale Connor, she lived in Southwest Philadelphia before selling her home in 1998 to become a traveling...

May 29, 2025

Bertram (Bert) Peters left this world peacefully on May 29, 2025 surrounded by his beloved family. The only son of Bertram and Nataline Peters, he was raised in the Twin Oaks section of Upper Chichester Township. Bert attended Holy Savior Grade School and St. James High School, where he was a member of the football team. He loved football...

May 28, 2025

Nancy L. McClintock (nee Tengler), 82 of Aston died on May 28, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Ridley Park, the daughter of the late Gerhardt Erwin and Ella Doris Purner Tengler, she lived in Brookhaven before moving to Aston 35 years ago. Nancy was a graduate of Sharon Hill High School, class of...

May 28, 2025

Dennis M. Ward Boothwyn, Pennsylvania 1959 – 2025

Dennis M. Ward of Boothwyn, Pennsylvania, passed away at home on May 28, 2025.

Dennis was a man of few words but limitless dependability. Quiet on the outside but fiercely loyal, he showed affection not through speeches or grand gestures, but through action: fixing your sink without...

May 27, 2025

Eileen Rose Stearns (nee Toomey), 89 formerly of Woodlyn died on May 27, 2025 at Pine View Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.  Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Robert D. and Ethel Garson Toomey.

Eileen was a graduate of Notre Dame High School for Girls, class of 1954 and was a member of Our...

May 24, 2025

David J. Jones, Jr., 45 a lifelong resident of Ridley Township died on May 24, 2025.

Dave attended Ridley High School, class of 1998 and had a career working in construction.  He loved movies, especially King Kong and superhero movies.  Dave also enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family.  Although Dave could not rid himself of...

May 23, 2025

Joyce Pizzi (nee DiPaola), 71 a lifelong resident of Ridley Township died on May 23, 2025 at her home.

Joyce was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 1971 and also attended Widener University.  She had worked for many years as a Program Administrator at the Franklin Mint.  Joyce's hobbies included gardening and flower arranging.

May 22, 2025

Carolyn A. Henderson, 85 of Glen Mills died on May 22, 2025 at her home.  Born in Upper Darby, the daughter of the late Joseph and Irma Pierce Sharpless, she was raised in Glenolden and lived in Ridley Park before moving to Glen Mills nine years ago.

Carolyn was a graduate of Interboro High School, class of...

May 16, 2025

Cheryl J. Worrell, 78 a lifelong resident of Lenni, PA died on May 16, 2025 at her home.  Born in Chester, she was the daughter of the late Joseph H. and Rose Shank Opdenaker.

Cheryl was a graduate of Notre Dame High School for Girls, class of 1964 and had been employed as an agent at Sabena...

May 15, 2025

Jean M. Peters, age 100, of Milmont Park died peacefully on May 15, 2025.  Born in Chester, the daughter of the late George W. and Helen McCallister Eisenhauer, she lived in Norwood before moving to Milmont Park in 1955.

Jean was a graduate of Notre Dame High School for Girls, class of 1943 and was employed at...

May 14, 2025

Panagiota (Peggy) Kostomite was born in Hatipi Sparta, Greece and peacefully departed this world on May 14th, 2025 surrounded by her family.  She was the youngest of four children born to Petros and Maria Vekrakos.   Her early life in Greece was centered on the family's orange and olive grove businesses.  This is where she developed her passion for agriculture.  ...