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Anna R. Diguglielmo (Nee Defelice)

Anna R. Diguglielmo (Nee Defelice)

Sep 27, 2018

Anna R. DeFelice DiGuglielmo, 94, of Folsom died September 27, 2018 at Taylor Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Ferdinand and Philomena Ruggiano DeFelice and resided in South Philadelphia and Norwood before moving to her late residence ten years ago. Anna was a member of Our Lady of Peace R.C. Church and a former member...

Arthur J. Modesti, Esq.

Arthur J. Modesti, Esq.

Sep 25, 2018

Arthur J. Modesti, Esq., 65, of Woodlyn died September 25, 2018 at his home. Born in Chester, he was the son of the late Harry and Regina Merrow Modesti. Arthur was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 1971, Penn State University, class of 1975 and Widener Law School, class of 1982. He was employed as a Public Defender...

John F. Warren

John F. Warren

Sep 21, 2018

John F. Warren 87 of Aston died on September 21, 2018 at Sunrise Senior Living in Westtown. Born in Philadelphia, he was son of the late Joseph and Anna Freiling Warren and was a resident of Lansdowne before moving to Aston 52 years ago. John was a Maintenance Mechanic for Boeing Company for 30 years, retiring in 1992 He was...

Joseph E. Kennedy

Joseph E. Kennedy

Sep 15, 2018

Joseph E. Kennedy, 87, of Ridley Park, died September 15, 2018 peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Collingdale, he was the son of the late Joseph E. and Ethel Kennedy and resided in Darby before moving to his late residence of Ridley Park 45 years ago. Joseph served in the US Air Force and was employed...

Susan Schembs (Nee Stranix)

Susan Schembs (Nee Stranix)

Sep 14, 2018

Susan Stranix Schembs, 63, a lifelong resident of Ridley Park, died September 14, 2018 at Crozer-Keystone Hospice at Taylor. Susan was a graduate of Cardinal O'Hara High School, class of 1973. She worked at the Gas Light restaurant in Ridley Park for many years, where she loved serving and interacting with everyone in the community. She always had a witty...

Richard A. "Rick" Watson

Richard A. "Rick" Watson

Sep 11, 2018

Richard A. "Rick" Watson, 90, of Middletown passed away peacefully on September 11, 2018 at Lima Estates surrounded by family. Rick was born in Philadelphia and raised in Wayne. He lived in Middletown Township for 39 years and previously resided in Ridley Park. Rick attended West Catholic High School for Boys and transferred to Lincoln Preparatory in order to graduate...

Joan E. Karlunas (Nee Carson)

Joan E. Karlunas (Nee Carson)

Sep 7, 2018

Joan E. Carson Karlunas, 81, of Woodlyn died on September 7, 2018 at Crozer Chester Medical Center. Born in Chester, Joan lived in Ridley Park before moving to her late residence in 1966. She was employed as a Customer Associate for Carl R. Dillman Shoes in Wynnwood. Joan was a member of Our Lady of Peace R.C. Church and a...

Anna E. "Ann" Willoughby

Anna E. "Ann" Willoughby

Sep 4, 2018

Anna E. "Ann" Willoughby, 79, lifelong resident of Aston died September 4, 2018 at the Hillcrest Center in Wyncote, PA. She was the daughter of the late James and Anna Krider Willoughby. Anna was employed as a Welder for Sunroc and loved animals, especially her cats and her dog, Stormy. She was a very sweet and caring woman who was...

Marcia K. Hutton (Nee Kramer)

Marcia K. Hutton (Nee Kramer)

Sep 2, 2018

Marcia K. Kramer Hutton, 86, of Media died September 2, 2018 at Paoli Memorial Hospital. Born in Lock Haven, PA, she was the daughter of the late Doyle M. and Viola Fetter Kramer and resided in Aston before moving to her late residence 25 years ago. Marcia was a graduate of Lock Haven High School, class of 1950. She was...

Dolores Helen Loro (Nee Cooke)

Dolores Helen Loro (Nee Cooke)

Sep 1, 2018

Dolores Helen Loro (Cooke), 75, passed away to heaven on September 1, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mae Cooke. Dolores was a graduate of Notre Dame High School. She retired from Fitzgerald Mercy in 2010. Dolores enjoyed sewing, reading, crossword puzzles and Italian cooking. She loved the sport of...

Edward B. Boyd

Edward B. Boyd

Sep 1, 2018

Edward B. Boyd, 88, of Holmes died September 1, 2018 at Fair Acres Geriatric Center. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late John Alexander, Sr. and Jennie F. Brewster Boyd and resided in Swarthmore for 10 years before moving to his late residence 12 years ago. Edward served in the US Army during the Korean War and...

Louise A. Fisher (Nuckols)

Louise A. Fisher (Nuckols)

Aug 30, 2018

1929-2018 Louise A. Nuckols Fisher, 88, formerly of Ridley Twp., died August 30, 2018 at Hayes Manor. Born in Chester, she was the daughter of the late William E. and Elizabeth Keller Nuckols. Louise was a graduate of Notre Dame High School for Girls and the Moore College of Art. She was employed by Wawa as a Coffee Hostess for...

Anita O. Nicolaides (Nee Xanthos)

Anita O. Nicolaides (Nee Xanthos)

Aug 30, 2018

1940-2018 Anita O. Xanthos Nicolaides, 78, of Oxford died August 30, 2018 at Jennersville Regional Hospital. Born in Long Island, NY, daughter of the late Costas and Athena Stella Panogakos Xanthos, she lived in Chester before moving to Oxford 15 years ago. Anita was a 1957 graduate of Culver City High School in California. She was a member of St....

Betty T. Lewis (Nee Kroepil)

Betty T. Lewis (Nee Kroepil)

Aug 26, 2018

Betty T. Kroepil Lewis, 96, of Aston died August 26, 2018. Born in Chester, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Louise Rehrman Kroepil and previously resided in Parkside. Betty was a graduate of St. Roberts Elementary and High School and was employed as a Typist for Franklin & Marcus Printers. She was a member of the Church...

Madeline M. Fie (Nee Lauer)

Madeline M. Fie (Nee Lauer)

Aug 24, 2018

Madeline M. Lauer Fie, 94, of Springfield Commons, died August 24, 2018 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor. Born in the Bridesburg area of Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Francis and Nellie Lee Ingersoll Lauer. Madeline resided in Bensalem before moving to her late residence six months ago. Madeline attended Frankford High School. She was employed...

Raymond R. Martin

Raymond R. Martin

Aug 23, 2018

Raymond R. Martin, Jr., 62, of Mickleton, NJ died August 23, 2018 at Inspira Medical Center. Born in Cape County Courthouse, NJ, he was the son of the late Raymond R. and Rita DiPlacido Martin. Raymond was a graduate of Ridley Township High School, class of 1974 and served in the US Navy on the USS Enterprise. He was employed...

Joseph Barrett, Jr.

Joseph Barrett, Jr.

Aug 19, 2018

Joseph Barrett, Jr., 88, of Ridley Park died August 19, 2018 at Sunrise of Granite Run. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Joseph and Jenny Cusano Barrett and resided in Glenolden before moving to his late residence 61 years ago. Joseph served in the US Marine Corp during the Korean War and was employed as a Master Carpenter...

Michael Connahan

Michael Connahan

Aug 5, 2018

Michael Connahan, 60, of Ridley Park died August 5, 2018. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Elsie V. Mugnier Connahan and the late John B. Connahan, and resided in Folsom before moving to his late residence 20 years ago. Michael attended Devon Prep and graduated from Upper Darby High School. He served as an Air wing in the...

Louise P. Vona (Nee Toombs)

Louise P. Vona (Nee Toombs)

Aug 3, 2018

Louise P. Toombs Vona, 69, of Ridley Park, died August 3, 2018 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, she lived in South Philadelphia before moving to her late residence in 1979. Louise loved her home and gardening but most important was her family. She was predeceased by her mother Mary Savarese Toombs, her special parents Rocco and Florence...

Monica Rose Mary Hagan

Monica Rose Mary Hagan

Aug 3, 2018

Monica Rose Mary Hagan "Daisy", 67 died August 3, 2018 at Fair Acres, Lima , PA. Born April 10, 1951 in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Robert A. Hagan and Helen J. Cavanaugh Hagan. She resided in Norwood before moving to Fair Acres in 1991 to the 6th floor where she received excellent care, especially from Vanell...

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