James "Jim" E. Sparklin
Jul 20, 2018
1944-2018 James E. "Jim" Sparklin, 73, of Lewes, DE, passed peacefully with his family at his side on July 20, 2018 at Beebe Healthcare. Born in Chester, he was the son of the late Natalie Eubank Lees and resided in Aston before moving to his last residence in 2011. Jim was a member of the first graduating class of Sun...
Ralph A. Bush
Jul 17, 2018
Ralph A. Bush, 89, of Ridley Park died July 17, 2018 at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Born in Chester, he was the son of the late Andrew and Virginia Roccia Bush, and resided in Crum Lynne before moving to his late residence in 1950. Ralph was the chief operator of Carl Enson Co., a business started by his father-in-law in the...
Margaret Miller (Nee Mallamas)
Jul 11, 2018
Margaret Miller (nee Mallamas), 87, of Aston, died on July 11, 2018. Born in Beckley, West Virginia daughter of the late Paul Sr. and Evelyn Paul Mallamas and moved to her late residence 63 years ago. She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1948. She was always proud to be from West Virginia. Margaret is predeceased by loving husband...
George Pappas
Jul 9, 2018
George Pappas, 51 of Ozark,MO, died on July 9,2018 in Springfield,MO. Born in Upland,PA on October 16,1966, he was a longtime resident of Eddystone,PA and lived in Ozark, MO for the past 13 yrs. He also lived in San Diego, CA, Las Vegas, NV and Reiserstown, MD. George was the Regional Manager for Family Pharmacy, Nursing Home Division in Ozark,...
Jean Tinto Ford (Nee Keith)
Jul 4, 2018
Jean Tinto (Keith) Ford, 86, of Aston, passed away July 4, 2018 at Crozer Chester Medical Center. Jean was born in Glasgow, Scotland on December 17, 1931 and was the daughter of the late David and Isabella Ross Keith. Jean found pleasure in celebrating her Scottish heritage, she was an avid reader, enjoyed listening to music and loved animals. Above...
Alexander Hionis
Jun 23, 2018
Accomplished businessman, philanthropist, and devoted family patriarch, Alexander Hionis, age 81 of West Chester, PA, passed away on June 23, 2018, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Cephalonia, Greece, on January 20, 1937, to the late Reverend Evanggelos and Presbytera Oreanthy Hionis. Alex was the beloved husband of Dorothea "Dora" Danalis Hionis for close...
Margaret Jane Singley (Nee Moore)
Jun 23, 2018
Margaret Jane Moore Singley, 76, of Ridley Park, died on June 23, 2018 at her home. Born and raised in S.W. Philadelphia, living there until moving to her late residence 43 years ago. Margaret was last employed as a Manager for Lockheed Martin for 43 years, retiring in 2011. She was a member of The Church of St. Madeline and...
Marie V. Kelly (O'Brien)
Jun 22, 2018
Marie V. O'Brien Kelly, 83, of Ridley Park, died June 22, 2018 at her home. Born and raised in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late John H. and Viola DeSanto O'Brien and moved to her late residence 48 years ago. Marie was a member of St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church, where she was a volunteer. She enjoyed...
Robert J. Schultz
Jun 16, 2018
Robert J. Schultz, 87, of Aston, died June 16, 2018 at Fair Acres Geriatric Center. Born in Chester, he was the son of the late Anthony M. and Sarah Jackson Schultz. Robert served in the US Army and was a decorated Korean War Veteran. He was employed by Centocor as a Label Machine Operator for eight years and previously worked...
Dorothy A. Navin (Nee Feyas)
Jun 9, 2018
Dorothy A. Feyas Navin, 89, formerly of Aston, died June 9, 2018 in N. Cape May, NJ at the home of her daughter and son-in-law. Born in Chester, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Margaret Blair Feyas. Dorothy was a graduate of Nether Providence High School, class of 1946 and was employed as a Secretary for Century...
John S. Birtwell
Jun 8, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of John S. Birtwell announces his passing after a long battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis, on Friday, June 8, 2018 at the age of 71 years. John will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 18 years, Rosemarie Hunt and his daughter, Jill (Chris) Castner, by his 2 grandchildren, Ben and Max, by...
Kathleen "Kathy" M. Cole-Griffin
Jun 8, 2018
Kathleen "Kathy" M. Cole-Griffin, 56, of Brookhaven, died on June 8, 2018 at Sterling Healthcare & Rehab Center. She was born in Chester to the late Gerald R. and Mary A. Fusco Cole. Kathy was a graduate of Notre Dame de Lourdes High School, class of 1979 and attended RETS Electronic school in Broomall. She was last employed by Seamus...
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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.
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...
