Obituaries

May 5, 2025

Timothy Joseph Sweeney, 32 of Ridley Township died on May 5, 2025.  Born in Media, he grew up in the Folsom section of Ridley Township and has lived Holmes for the past 2 years.

Tim attended Edgewood Elementary School and Ridley High School and was also a coach for his daughter's Ridley United soccer team.  He was...

May 5, 2025

Leonard (Len) F. Warren, Jr., 84, of Wallingford, PA passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Monday, May 5, 2025. Born February 3, 1941, in Ridley Park, PA, to the late Leonard F. and Rebecca Warren.

He attended Ridley Township High School, class of 1959, where he played football, basketball, and ran track. He frequented monthly 59ers...

May 2, 2025

F. Joan Clelan (nee Leaman), of Media PA, died peacefully surrounded by family on May 2, 2025, at the age of 92. For most of her life, she lived in Lancaster County, spending the last 9 years in Delaware County. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Robert and Verna Graver Kauffman Leaman. She was...

Apr 20, 2025

Gustino Stanley Sisofo passed away on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Riddle Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was 85.

Born in Philadelphia to the late Jean Szewczyk and John Sisofo, Gus graduated from West Catholic High School in Philadelphia, Pa. Following graduation, Gus enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served during the Vietnam...

Apr 18, 2025

Eileen Pascale (nee Grant), 89 of Folsom died on April 18, 2025.  Born in Chester, she was the daughter of the late George Lofton and Rosa Alice Thomas Grant.

Eileen was a graduate of Chester High School, class of 1953 and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church (now Trinity-Trainer United Methodist Church).  She was a...

Apr 17, 2025

Sophie E. "Sis" McKeown, 87 of Glen Mills died on April 17, 2025.  Born in Aston, she was the loving daughter of the late Daniel and Marie Larson McKeown, and lived in Aston for many years before moving to Glen Mills in 1997. Sis was a graduate of Media High School, class of 1955 and was employed as a...

Apr 15, 2025

Katherine M. "Kathy" Crouse (nee Wingood), 65 a lifelong resident of Ridley Park died on April 15, 2025 at her home.

Kathy was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 1978.  Kathy drove a school bus in the Ridley School District for 10 years before becoming the receptionist at Alliance Cancer Specialists in Ridley Park, a...

Apr 15, 2025

James J. McNamee, 84 of Media died on April 15, 2025 at his home.  Born in Chester, the son of the late Alfred S. and Veronica A. King McNamee, he grew up in Crum Lynne and lived in Woodlyn before moving to Media in 1969.

Jim was a graduate of St. James High School, class of 1959....

Apr 13, 2025

Virginia A. Getz (nee Williams), 96 a longtime resident of Eddystone died on April 13, 2025.  Born in Linwood, she was the daughter of the late William and Beatrice Hutchinson Williams.

Virginia was a graduate of Eddystone High School, class of 1946 and had previously been employed as a secretary at the Bell Telephone Company.   She was...

Apr 13, 2025

Dennis J. Preston, 82 of Milton, DE died on April 13, 2025.  Born in Chester, he was the son of the late Edward and Mary Carletti Preston.

Dennis was a graduate of St. James High School, class of 1960 and enjoyed a long career as a machinist at the Boeing Company before retiring in 2004.  He had...

Apr 11, 2025

Sandra H. Dunstan, 73 of Brigantine, NJ and formerly of Folsom, PA died on April 11, 2025.  Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Mildred Belzak Shafron.

Sandra was a graduate of John Bartram High School, class of 1969 and before her retirement had worked at the Boeing Company and the Westinghouse...

Apr 11, 2025

Nancy E. Vamosi (nee Seabol), 70 of Aston died on April 11, 2025.  Born in McKeesport, PA, the daughter of the late Robert Anthony and Mary Gertrude Detweiler Seabol. She lived in Pittsburgh and Delaware before moving to Aston in 1993.

Nancy was a graduate of South Allegheny High School.  She enjoyed visiting museums and aquariums, but...

Apr 9, 2025

Anna D'Ambrosio, 78 of Woodlyn died on April 9, 2025.  Born in Cappelle, Italy, the daughter of the late Antonio and Palmina Galassi, her family immigrated to the United States in 1960 settling in Woodlyn.

Anna was a graduate of Our Lady of Peace School and Notre Dame de Lourdes High School.  Before her retirement, she was...

Apr 8, 2025

Mark J. "M.J." Maicher, 74 of Ridley Park died on April 8, 2025.  Born in Philadelphia, the son of the late John and Frances Emma Marsilio Maicher, he was raised in Wyndmoor and lived in Media before moving to Ridley Park in 1987 M.J. was a graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School, class of 1968 and then attended Temple...

Apr 6, 2025

Doris M. Ruddy (nee MacDonald), 96 formerly of Ridley Park and Rehoboth Beach, DE died on April 6, 2025.  Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Stewart and Ethel Mehrman MacDonald Morris.

Doris was a graduate of John Bartram High School, class of 1946 and enjoyed a career as a realtor for Stapleton West...

Apr 1, 2025

David M. Lefkowitz, a beloved lifelong resident of Ridley Park, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025, at the age of 57.

A proud graduate of Ridley High School, Class of 1985, Dave continued his education at Delaware County Community College, earning an associate's degree in computer science. For over 25 years, he was a dedicated and...

Mar 28, 2025

Camille Louise Cantalamessa Borak, Originally from Chester, PA and a long-time resident of Milmont Park, PA, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and unwavering faith. She was a devoted caregiver, not only to her family but also to many departed loved ones, always guided by compassion and grace.

Camille dedicated her life to raising...

Mar 25, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Helen A. (Aniston) Beldecos, who departed this life on March 25, 2025, at the remarkable age of 100. She is predeceased by her parents, Anthony J. and Stella (Koumis) Anastassakis, her brothers Konstantinos A. and John A. Aniston, and her sister, Mary Aniston.

Helen was...

Mar 23, 2025

Barbara G. Byrne (nee Goodie), 92 formerly of Ridley Park died on March 23, 2025.  Born and raised in Darby, the daughter of the late Joseph and Adele Rohanna Goodie, she lived in Virginia during the 70's before moving back to Ridley Park in 1979.

Barbara was a graduate of West Catholic High School, class of 1950.  ...

Mar 20, 2025

Bernard J. "Bernie" Brennan, 80 of Ridley Park died on March 20, 2025.  Born in Darby, the son of the late John and Marion Curry Brennan, he lived in Sharon Hill before moving to Ridley Park fifty years ago. Bernie was a graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School, class of 1963 and was a proud veteran of the US...