Obituaries

Dec 14, 2025

Annamarie Buxton (nee Burns), 74 of Folsom died on December 14, 2025.  Born in Darby, the daughter of the late William Camillis and Natalie Murphy Burns, she lived in Eddystone before moving to Folsom in 2001.

Annamarie was a graduate of Upper Darby High School and received a bachelor's degree in accounting from Delaware County Community College.  ...

Dec 11, 2025

Margaret F. "Peggy" Romanski (nee Ackerman), 90 of Folsom died on December 11, 2025.  Born in Drexel Hill, the daughter of the late Melvin and Alice Elliott Ackerman, she lived in Clifton Heights and Springfield before moving to Folsom seven years ago.

Peggy attended Clifton Heights High School and was a member of Our Lady of Peace...

Dec 10, 2025

Mary C. Conte, 97 died on December 9, 2025 at Little Flower Manor.  Born in Chester, she was the daughter of the late Amato and Julia Natale Conte. Mary was a graduate of West Catholic High School for Girls, class of 1946 and before her retirement worked at secretary at the Boeing Company.  She was a member of The...

Dec 8, 2025

Veronica Hedwig Evans (nee Kogut), 88 formerly of Clifton Heights died on December 8, 2025.  Born in Chester, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Liwocz Kogut.

Veronica grew up in St. Hedwig's Parish and was a graduate of Notre Dame High School for Girls.  She married her late husband Wayne Evans at St....

Dec 8, 2025

Stephen C. Donithan, 68 of Brookhaven died on December 8, 2025 at his home.  Born in Upland, he lived in Wilmington, DE before moving to Brookhaven 13 years ago.

Steve was a proud veteran of the US Army.  He had been employed as a driver for Wawa for the past 22 years and had previously worked in...

Dec 5, 2025

Dorothy McPhillimy Thomas passed away peacefully on Friday, December 5,2025 at Lima Estates in Middletown Township at the age of 100. Dorothy is a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, teacher, healing prayer minister, friend, and a woman of deep and profound faith. Dorothy means "gift from God" and she lived a faithful life raising her 3 daughters with her...

Dec 4, 2025

Constantinos "Gus" Nazaridis, 53 of Media formerly of Eddystone died on December 4, 2025. Constantinos was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 1990 and received a bachelor's degree in business administration from Cabrini College. He was an entrepreneur and he enjoyed traveling, relaxing on the beach, playing golf and basketball and Greek dancing. Constantinos was proud of...

Dec 2, 2025

Samuel J. Quinzi, 92, a beloved husband, father, brother, and uncle, and a lifelong resident of Chester, Pennsylvania, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

Sam was born in Chester, PA, to the late Settimio and Maria Orsini Quinzi. He was a graduate of Chester High School.

Sam dedicated many years of his career to...

Nov 27, 2025

Kathleen Nilon Atencio, 66, a loving and beloved wife and mother, died quietly at home after a courageous fight with brain cancer (glioblastoma) on Thanksgiving evening, Thursday, November 27.

Kathy was born and raised in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, pursued her career in New York City, raised her family in New Vernon, NJ and ultimately "retired" to Stowe,...

Nov 22, 2025

Nancy E. Sheppard (nee Pearsall), 77, of Media died on November 22, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Montrose, PA. She was the daughter of the late Charles O. and Mary A. Sprout Pearsall and lived in Ridley Park before moving to Media in 1971.

Nancy was a graduate of Ridley Park High School, class ...

Nov 21, 2025

Margaret M. Rooney (nee McCarthy), 78 of Ridley Park died on November 21, 2025 at her home.  Born and raised in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Walter H. and Clare Kane McCarthy.

Margaret was a graduate of Cardinal Doughtery High School, class of 1965 and received a bachelor's degree from Temple University and had...

Nov 20, 2025

David Thomas Sullivan, 73 of Aston Mills died on November 20, 2025 at his home.  Born in Chester, he lived in Linwood before moving to Aston Mills in 1983.

David was a proud veteran of US Marine Corps having service from 1971 to 1973.  A machinist by trade, he ended his working career as a Quality Control...

Nov 17, 2025

Kenneth C. Lynch Jr., of Ridley Township, PA, passed away at his home on Monday, November 17, 2025.

Born on June 22, 1966 to Lois (O'Brien) and Kenneth C. Lynch Sr., Ken was a proud lifelong resident of Leedom Estates and member of the Ridley High School Class of 1984. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Ken's...

Nov 16, 2025

Norma S. Locke (nee Pierce) of Aston died on November 16, 2025.  Born in Chester, the daughter of the late John and Katherine Shusman Pierce lived in Chester before moving to Aston 61 years ago.

Norma attended Chester High School and during her career had worked at Bell Telephone Company in Chester, in the office of Dr....

Nov 15, 2025

James Michael Dolan, 86, of Aston, passed away peacefully at Riddle Hospital on November 15, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Beloved husband of Lorraine Dolan, and loving father of Deborah (Jim) Mulholland, Jerry (Lisa)Dolan, James (Gina)Dolan Jr., Susan Rinaldi and Tamara Dolan. He was Pop to eight grandchildren, Jimmy Mulholland, Lauren Varrasse, Melissa Liberatore, Matt Dolan, Michael...

Nov 15, 2025

Debra A. "Debbie" Hunter, 62 of Norwood died on November 15, 2025.  Born in Upper Darby, Debbie grew up in Glenolden and had been a resident of Norwood for the last 40 years.

Debbie was a graduate of Interboro High School, class of 1981.  Along with her husband, Chris she owned and operated C&D Canvas for over...

Nov 13, 2025

Richard J. "Buddy" Fachet Sr., 81 of Woodlyn, PA died on November 13, 2025 at Riddle Hospital in Media due to complications from diabetic neuropathy and pneumonia.  Born in Upland, PA he was the son of the late William Adam and Mary Rita Subers Fachet. Buddy attended Our Lady of Peace School, then St. James High School in Chester,...

Nov 13, 2025

Peter J. Eleutheriou, age 87, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025. He is now reunited with his beloved wife Kyriaki "Kiki" who preceded him in death but who remained forever close to his heart. Married for nearly 52 years, Pete and Kiki built a life filled with hard work, family, and devotion. Both Pete and Kiki were very...

Nov 13, 2025

Monita May Thorp Lank was born on September 17, 1934 to Elda and Harry Thorp. She was a distant relative to the famous athlete, Jim Thorpe. Monita had two older brothers, Darrel and Don, and two younger sisters, Wilma and Jenny.

Monita met Psych Lank at a gas station when she was 17 years old. They married...

Nov 6, 2025

Lois Mae Carpenter, 93 of Boothwyn died on November 6, 2025 at Fair Acres Geriatric Center.  Born in Claunch, MN, she lived in Lancaster before moving to Boothwyn in 2019.

Lois was a graduate of Thornbury High School in Texas, class of 1950 and before her retirement had worked as a bookkeeper at Gerken Chevrolet in Downingtown.  ...