Ruth G. Varlan
Dec 12, 2018
Ruth G. Varlan, Couture Designer, died December 12, 2018. Born in Denison, Texas, and very proud of being a native Texan, Ruth lived for 95 years in Chester, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Chester High, and then from the Philadelphia College of Art (now the University of the Arts) with a degree in fashion design.
The Varlan family...
Clyde Daniel Wright, Jr.
Dec 10, 2018
Clyde Daniel Wright, Jr., 75, of Ridley Park died December 10, 2018 at Penn Presbyterian Hospital. Born and raised in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Clyde Daniel and Edna Stack Wright and moved to his late residence in 1972.
Clyde served in the US Army National Guard during the Vietnam War and was employed...
Gustaf "Gus" Mckeown
Dec 3, 2018
Mr. Gustaf "Gus" McKeown, 83, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed into the arms of Jesus Christ on December 3, 2018 at his home. Gus was born on July 31, 1935 in Chester, Pennsylvania and grew up in Aston Mills, Pennsylvania. Gus was the loving husband of Nancy Dopirak of 54 years.
Gus served in the Army as a...
Alcidez "Al" "Cano" Gonzalez
Dec 3, 2018
Alcidez "Al" "Cano" Gonzalez, 63, of Ridley Twp., died December 3, 2018 at his home. Born in Lares, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Emiliano and Juanita Adames Gonzalez. His family settled in Philadelphia in August 1958 and Al has been a resident of Ridley Township since 1980. Al was a graduate of Columbia High School,...
Maryann Malick Schatz (Nee Malick)
Nov 30, 2018
MaryAnn Malick Schatz, age 88, of Aston, died on November 30, 2018 at Pocopson Home in Lenape,PA. Born in Milmont, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank Malick Sr. and Anna Ciesielka Perez of Norwood, PA. MaryAnn was a 1948 graduate of Glen Nor High School. She married Robert Paul Schatz in 1956 and resided in Aston...
Wanda S. Hasiuk (Nee Czarnecki)
Nov 26, 2018
Wanda S. Czarnecki Hasiuk, 94, of Ridley Park, died November 26, 2018 at Little Flower Manor. Born and raised in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Victoria Stankiewicz Czarnecki and moved to her late residence in 1958. Wanda was "Rosie the Riveter" at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard during WWII. She was a member of the Church...
Antonette C. Pisani (Nee Pinto)
Nov 24, 2018
1930-2018 Antonette C. Pisani (nee Pinto), 88, of Ridley Township, died November 24, 2018 at Fair Acres Geriatric Center. Born in Chester, she was daughter of the late Adam and Mary Vitucci Pinto. Antonette was a graduate of Chester High School, class of 1948 and was a member of Our Lady of Peace R.C. Church. She enjoyed gardening, crossword puzzles,...
Rita Honoria Buchy (Nee Regan)
Nov 23, 2018
Rita Honoria (nee Regan) Buchy, 93, of Ridley Township, PA passed away and went to her God on November 23, 2018. Born April 16, 1925 in the Swamppoodle section of North Philadelphia, she was the daughter of Irish immigrant parents, Michael Regan and Nora Healy, of County Roscommon and County Mayo. Along with her sisters, Anne and Mary, and brother,...
Dorothy H. Duncan (Nee Merkel)
Nov 22, 2018
1928-2018 Dorothy H. Merkel Duncan, 90, of New Castle, DE, died November 22, 2018 at Christiana Care. Born in Coopersburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Verna Schoenly Merkel and resided in Ridley Township before moving to her late residence in 2007. Dorothy was employed as the Head Cook at Ridley High School before retiring. She...
Mary Jean Mchugh (Sisson)
Nov 19, 2018
Mary Jean Sisson McHugh, 88, of Ocean City, NJ, died November 19, 2018 at Neshaminy Manor. Born and raised in Ridley Park, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Marie Rooney Sisson and moved to Ocean City in 1977. Jean was a graduate of Ridley Park High School, class of 1947 and was employed as the Office Manager...
William E. "Rick" Murray
Nov 17, 2018
William E. "Rick" Murray (71) of Wilmington, DE peacefully passed away on November 17, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Chester, PA, Rick was the son of the late William A. and Gertrude Guldin Murray. He and his loving wife, Jeanne, have lived at their Wilmington residence for 44 years. Rick is a U.S. Army Veteran who...
William Roger Nelson
Nov 12, 2018
Dr. William Roger Nelson, 73, of Logan Twp., NJ died November 12, 2018 at his home. Born and raised in Philadelphia, he moved to his late residence in 1979. Dr. Nelson was a graduate of St. Joseph University and earned his Doctorate at NOVA Southeastern University. He retired as a teacher and Vice Principal at Arthur P. Schalick High School....
Richard A. "Rich" Parker
Nov 12, 2018
Richard A. "Rich" Parker, 63, of Aston, died November 12, 2018 at his home. Born in Chester, he resided in Brookhaven before moving to his late residence in 1999. Rich was a graduate of Chester High School, class of 1974 and RETS Electronics. He was employed by Independence Blue Cross and loved golfing, but most important was his family and...
Joseph E. Remaize, Jr.
Nov 11, 2018
Joseph E. Remaize, Jr., 74, of Eddystone, died suddenly November 11, 2018. Born in Chester, he was the son of the late Joseph E. and Josephine M. Leikus Remaize. Joseph was a graduate of St. James High School, class of 1963 and attended Pennsylvania Institute of Technology. He was employed as an Electrician for Samuel Dean Associates. Joseph was a...
Harry R. Pettyjohn, Jr.
Nov 10, 2018
Harry R. Pettyjohn, Jr., 71, of Glenolden died November 10, 2018 at his home. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Harry R. and Eleanor McAnnally Pettyjohn and resided in Holmes before moving to his late residence 43 years ago. Harry was a graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School, class of 1965 and served in the US...
Jeannette M. Gulezian
Nov 6, 2018
1977-2018 Jeannette M. Gulezian, 41, a lifelong resident of Ridley Park died November 6, 2018 at her home. Jeannette was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 1998. She was a member of The Church of St. Madeline, Community Interactions and LinGroup. Jeannette was a avid fan of professional wrestling and enjoyed music, dancing and spending time with her...
Ethyl Mae Peters Breese Mckinley
Nov 4, 2018
Ethyl Mae Peters Breese McKinley, 82, died Sunday, November 4, 2018, at her residence in Columbia, TN surrounded by her loving family. The family will visit with friends Friday, November 9, 2018 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the White-Luttrell Funeral Home, 3551 Concord Road, Aston, PA, followed by a burial in Lawn Croft Cemetery. Born February 21, 1936...
Edith M. Hagerty (Nee Perrone)
Nov 3, 2018
Edith M. Perrone Hagerty, 86, of Maris Grove died November 3, 2018 at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Salvatore and Anna Ryan Perrone, she was raised in South Philadelphia and lived in Milmont Park for 56 years before moving to her late residence 10 years ago. Edith was a graduate of John Hallahan High School,...
Frank N. Stafford, Jr.
Nov 3, 2018
Frank N. Stafford, Jr., 72 of Aston died on November 3, 2018 at Crozer Chester Medical Center. He was born in Chester and has lived in Aston since 1977. Frank was last employed at CTDI and previously worked as a machinist at Chalmers and Kubeck. He was a graduate of Chester High School, class of 1964 and was U.S. Air...
Suzanne J. Sweeney (Nee Hickey)
Nov 1, 2018
Suzanne J. Hickey Sweeney 64 of Ridley Park, died on November 1, 2018 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor. Born in Upper Darby, Suzanne has been a lifelong resident of Ridley Park. She was a skilled hairdresser at Alberto's Hair Salon in Ridley Park, where she enjoyed engaging with her clients and hearing about their lives. Suzanne was a member...
