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Lesvia Vlazakis

Lesvia Vlazakis

Jun 7, 2018

Lesvia Vlazakis, 86, of Aston died June 7, 2018 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor. Born in Veroia, Greece, she was the daughter of the late Dimitrios and Zoi Kavalinaki Voudouris and resided in Eddystone before moving to her late residence 15 years ago. Lesvia was a graduate of the Thessaloniki School of Art and was employed by Double Decker...

Marie Ann Doohan (Nee Maloney)

Marie Ann Doohan (Nee Maloney)

Jun 7, 2018

Marie Ann Maloney Doohan, 94, of West Chester, died June 7, 2018 at Park Lane at Bellingham. Born in Chester, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Emma Green Maloney and resided in Swarthmore before moving to her West Chester residence 15 years ago. Marie was a graduate of Notre Dame de Lourdes High School – Moylan, class...

Mikael G. Mihalos

Mikael G. Mihalos

May 28, 2018

Mikael G. Mihalos, 24, of Linwood, died May 28, 2018 at his home. Born in Media, he previously resided in Boothwyn and Glen Mills before moving to his late residence two years ago. Mikael was a member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church and was a spectacular gardener. He loved animals and was always willing to help others, but most...

Joseph W. Neilsen

Joseph W. Neilsen

May 25, 2018

Joseph W. Neilsen, 66, formerly of Broomall, died May 25, 2018 at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Born in Southwest Philadelphia, he was the son of the late William Joseph and Irma Simcox Neilsen. Joseph was a graduate of West Catholic High School for Boys and was last employed by Catelli Bros., Inc. in Camden, NJ, as a skilled meat cutter for...

Rosalie Hayes (Nee Dirren)

Rosalie Hayes (Nee Dirren)

May 25, 2018

Rosalie Hayes (nee Dirren), 98, of Springfield, died on May 25, 2018 at Crozer-Keystone Hospice at Taylor. Born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Emil Joseph and Olive Alder Dirren, she lived in Ridley Park before moving to her late residence in 2012. Rosalie was employed in the Salary Administration Department at Scott Paper Company for 18 years, retiring in...

Bernadette F. Cassidy (Nee Mccann)

Bernadette F. Cassidy (Nee Mccann)

May 22, 2018

Bernadette F. McCann Cassidy, 79, of Ridley Park died May 22, 2018 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Kissane McCann. Bern was proud to have been born and raised in the "Devil's Pocket" of Philadelphia. She moved to her late residence 44 years ago. Bern was a graduate of John B. Hallahan High...

Carol Ann Malinowski (Nee Petrilla)

Carol Ann Malinowski (Nee Petrilla)

May 22, 2018

Carol Ann Petrilla Malinowski, 73, of Linwood died May 22, 2018 at her home. Born and raised in Chester, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Anna DeLash Petrilla and moved to her late residence in 1993. Carol was a graduate of Brandywine High School, class of 1964 and her greatest joy was time with her family. She...

William C. Stewart, Jr.

William C. Stewart, Jr.

May 20, 2018

William C. Stewart, Jr., 87, of Aston, died May 20, 2018 at his home. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late William C. and Theresa Wilson Stewart and resided in Drexel Hill before moving to his late residence 55 years ago. William was a graduate of Upper Darby High School, class of 1949 and ran the family...

Michael J. Kokoszka

Michael J. Kokoszka

May 19, 2018

Michael J. Kokoszka, 58, of Aston, died May 19, 2018 at his home. He was born in Chester and was a lifelong resident of Aston. Michael was a graduate of Sun Valley High School, class of 1977 and was employed by Ferro Oil Co. as a Technician. He previously worked for Penn Machine Co. Michael was a member of the...

Howard M. Mossman

Howard M. Mossman

May 17, 2018

Howard M. Mossman, 86, of Ridley Township died May 17, 2018 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor. Born and raised in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Maurice and Annette Applebaum Mossman and moved to his late residence in 1957. Howard was an avid Thereminist, but most important was his family. He is survived by his children, Leslie...

Roy R. Withers

Roy R. Withers

May 16, 2018

Roy R. Withers, of Ridley Park, died May 16, 2018 at Crozer Chester Medical Center. He was born in New London, CT. An "Army Brat," Roy was a graduate of Parker City High School in Indiana after attending 18 schools in 12 years. He served in the US Army and was employed by Reynolds & Reynolds before retiring in 2008....

Patricia Hilt (Nee Wilt)

Patricia Hilt (Nee Wilt)

May 16, 2018

Patricia Hilt, 69, of Aston died May 16, 2018 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late James T. and Margaret Miller Wilt and resided in Upper Darby before moving to her late residence 26 years ago. Patricia was a graduate of Alverna Business School and was employed as an Administrative Assistant...

Alfred J. Bazis

Alfred J. Bazis

May 10, 2018

Alfred J. Bazis, 87, formerly of Linwood, died May 10, 2018 at Sunrise of Haverford. Born in Crum Lynne, he was the son of the late George and Mary Liske Bazis and moved to Haverford ten years ago. Alfred served in the US Army and was employed as the Post Master in Marcus Hook before he retired. He was a...

Rita T. Salvagno (Nee Piccione)

Rita T. Salvagno (Nee Piccione)

May 8, 2018

Rita T. Piccione Salvagno, 90, longtime resident of Ridley Park, died May 8, 2018 at Broomall Nursing Home. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Theresa Scelzi Piccione. Rita was a graduate of Hallahan High School, class of 1944, and was a member of the Church of St. Madeline. She is predeceased by her husband,...

John M. "Jack" Epright

John M. "Jack" Epright

May 2, 2018

John M. "Jack" Epright, 98, former longtime resident of Prospect Park died May 2, 2018 at his home. Born in Chester, he was the son of the late Warren J. and Catherine Carr Epright and resided in Prospect Park for 66 years before moving to Abington five years ago. Jack was a graduate of West Catholic High School for Boys,...

Patrick J. Manuel

Patrick J. Manuel

Apr 30, 2018

Patrick J. Manuel, 88, of Upper Chichester died April 30, 2018 at Taylor Hospice Residence. Born in Chester, he was the son of the late John T. and Anna Russell Manuel and resided in Newtown Square before moving to his late residence in 1991. Patrick served in the National Guard and was employed by Wawa Dairies as a Truck Driver...

Robert T. Mcnamee

Robert T. Mcnamee

Apr 26, 2018

Robert T. McNamee 75 of West Grove, died on April 26, 2018 at Christiana Hospital. Born in Ridley Park, he lived in Brookhaven until moving to his late residence in 1992. He was a Machinist at Boeing Company for 20 years, retiring in 2015. Bob was member of St. Francis de Sales R.C. Church and a graduate of St. James...

Joseph M. Pastuszek, Jr.

Joseph M. Pastuszek, Jr.

Apr 25, 2018

Joseph M. Pastuszek Jr., 75, of Wallingford died April 25, 2018 at his home. Born and raised in Chester, he was the beloved son of Mary Salanik Pastuszek, and the late Joseph, Sr. and Jenny Kahuy Pastuszek. Joe attended Chester High School and was a graduate of Nether Providence High School, class of 1961. He was the Co-Owner of Joe's...

Roger A. Schuck

Roger A. Schuck

Apr 22, 2018

Roger A. Schuck, 56, of Ridley Park died April 22, 2018 at his home. Born in Sunbury, PA, he was the son of Donald E. Schuck and the late Shirley M. Gill Schuck. Roger resided in Philadelphia before moving to his late residence 20 years ago. He was a graduate of Selinsgrove High School, class of 1979 and attended West...

Alfred C. Savitski

Alfred C. Savitski

Apr 22, 2018

Alfred C. Savitski, 94, lifelong resident of Eddystone, died April 22, 2018 in the home where he was born. He is the son of the late Anthony and Theresa Slavanski Sawicki. Alfred was a graduate of Eddystone High School and served in the US Army during WWII and the US Air Force during the Korean War. He was employed by...

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