Obituaries

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Feb 13, 2019

Elizabeth T. Blizzard Cepis, 94, of Prospect Park died February 13, 2019 at her home. Born in Chester, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Elizabeth Himelright Blizzard.

Elizabeth was a graduate of Notre Dame. She earned her BA in education at Neumann University and was employed as a teacher there for ten years in...

Feb 12, 2019

Lana Gail Hallman Gentile, 73 of Old Fort, Florida, passed away on February 12, 2019 at Mission Hospital-St. Joseph Campus in Asheville.

Mrs. Gentile was born in Chester, Pennsylvania to the late Oliver Hallman and Ester Killen Hallman.

She was a nurse for most of her life, and she will also be remembered as fine...

Feb 10, 2019

Danielle Wright Bouikidis, 49, lifelong resident of Ridley Park, died February 10, 2019 at the Hospice House at Ridley Park. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of Joyce Carlmocco Wright and the late Clyde Daniel Wright, Jr.

Danielle was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 1988 and was employed as a waitress at Nifty...

Feb 8, 2019

Beverly "Sissy" Lopchinsky, 55, of Eddystone died February, 8, 2019 at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital. Born in Chester, she was daughter of the late Frank and Beverly McCain Lopchinsky.

Sissy was last employed as a computer technician at Chester High School. She loved animals and will be remembered as a sweet caring person and wonderful mother.

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Feb 7, 2019

Stella A. Green Simpers, 93, of Granite Farms died February 7, 2019. Born in Milmont Park, she was the daughter of the late Adam and Frances Kuylapaila Green.

Stella was a graduate of Notre Dame High School for Girls in Moylan, PA, class of 1943. She was employed as a Customer Service Rep for Philadelphia National Bank...

Feb 5, 2019

Anthony J. Maffei, 92, of Prospect Park, died February 5, 2019. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Constantine and Louise Sanders Maffei and resided in Essington before moving to his late residence 53 years ago.

Anthony served in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War and was employed by Boeing Company. He...

Feb 5, 2019

Efthimios (Efthimi) Athanas of Blue Bell, PA died on February 5, 2019 at the age of 87 years old.

He was born in Eleftherohori, Giannitsa, Greece to Parthena (Mavridis) and John Athanasiadis.

He was a graduate of the University of Bologna in Italy where he began his studies not knowing a word of Italian. He...

Feb 2, 2019

Claire M. Reynolds, 93, of Ridley Park died February 2, 2019. Born in Chester, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Anna H. Lanahan Reynolds.

Claire was employed by Boeing Co. for 30 years as a Tech Librarian before retiring in 1993. She was a member of the Church of St. Madeline, the Sodality,...