Obituaries

Nov 6, 2025

Irene Martin (née Sontheim), affectionally known to many as "Oma", passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025 at the age of 98.  Her timeless style and spirited presence made her seem decades younger.

A resident of Maris Grove, Irene was born in Germany, the daughter of the late Gebhard and Rosa Sontheim. In 1957, she and her...

Nov 3, 2025

In Loving Memory of Deana Renee Jespersen (Maguire)

Born March 4, 1974, at Delaware County Hospital in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, Deana Renee Jespersen (Maguire) was the cherished daughter of Robert J. Maguire and Cecelia R. Maguire (DeFlorentiis). She carried with her a warm smile, a fierce competitive drive, and a compassionate heart throughout her life.

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Nov 2, 2025

Linda S. Seward (nee Briske), 73 of Whispering Pines, NC passed away on November 2, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.  Born in Ridley Park, the daughter of the late Theodore and Emily Koval Briske, she lived for many years in Norwood before moving to Illinois in the early 2000s and finally settling in North Carolina.

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Oct 31, 2025

Rosemary E. Klecko (nee Blythe), 78 of Aston died on October 31, 2025.  Born in Chester, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Doris Downey Blythe.

Rosemary was a graduate of Notre Dame High School, class of 1965 and had previously worked at the former Delaware County Memorial Hospital.   She was a member of the...

Oct 30, 2025

Timothy Joseph O'Brien, 67 passed away peacefully at his home on October 30, 2025.

Born on July 25, 1958 in Darby, Tim spent most of his life in Ridley Park and had resided in Fort Myers, FL for the past 10 years.

Tim was a graduate of St James Catholic High class of 1976.  He...

Oct 29, 2025

Mr. Van Zandt was born November 12, 1932, to the late Anne Hitch Phillips and Albert Williams Van Zandt.  Born and raised in Chester, PA, he was a 1951 graduate of Chester High School where as a senior, he was captain of the basketball team and named on the All Delaware County Basketball squad.

Jim was an...

Oct 29, 2025

Theresa M. Handley, 75 of Ridley Park died on October 29, 2025.  Born in Bryn Mawr, the daughter of the late Peter and Bertha Williams O'Connor, she lived in Rosemont, PA before moving to Ridley Park 51 years ago. Theresa was a graduate of Cardinal O'Hara High School, class of 1968 and also studied history and Spanish at Neumann...

Oct 28, 2025

Joan Luttrell Bell Mantegna, 96 of Lima Estates died on October 28, 2025.  Born in Chester, the daughter of the late Joseph J. and Margaret Anna Sykes Luttrell, she lived in Odgen before moving to Lima Estates 14 years ago.

Joan was a graduate of Chester High School, class of 1947 and had previously worked as a...

Oct 25, 2025

Edward George Zimmerman April 21, 1938 – October 25, 2025

In the quiet morning of October 25, 2025, Edward George Zimmerman was welcomed home to everlasting light. Known affectionately as "Dad" "Pop" and "GGP," Ed embodied pride, devotion, loyalty, selflessness, and sacrifice. Always ready with a joke or a story, he had a remarkable way of making...

Oct 22, 2025

Rose M. Monaghan (nee Baptiste), 81 of Garnet Valley died on October 22, 2025.  Born in Chester, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Edna Artymovicz Baptiste. She lived in Ridley Park and Lincoln University before moving to Garnet Valley in 2007.

Rose was a graduate of Notre Dame High School, class of 1961 and...

Oct 17, 2025

Beverly Gallagher Miller, affectionately known as Mommom, of Folsom, PA, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on October 17, 2025, after a lengthy illness.

Beverly was born in Delmar, Maryland, and was a longtime resident of Secane, where she lived for over 60 years. In her final years, she resided in Folsom with family....

Oct 13, 2025

Patrick John Lynch, 38, of Ridley Park, formerly of Garnet Valley, passed away on October 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Media, PA, Patrick was the beloved son of Philip Francis Lynch Jr. and Karen Buchanan Lynch, brother of Philip Francis Lynch III and stepson of Francine Seislove Lynch. He was a lifelong resident of Delaware...

Oct 10, 2025

Deborah Lynn "Debbie" Hedgepeth 58, of Lincoln University, died on October 10, 2025 at Chester County Hospital.

She was born in Darby, PA to the late John W. and Constance "Connie" Futchko Hedgepeth and lived in Ridley Township before moving to Lincoln University in 2016.

Debbie was Operations Manager for the Delaware County COSA Department...

Oct 9, 2025

Mary Ann (Malone) Jensen, 70, of Holmes, PA, passed on October 9, 2025, at her vacation home in Cape May Court House, NJ.

A beloved mother and wife, she was born on June 28, 1955, in Ridley Park, PA, to the late Jack V. and Catherine M. "Cass" Malone.

Mary Ann was a graduate of...

Oct 8, 2025

Deborah C. "Debi" Cesarine (nee Hardy), 71 a lifelong resident of Ridley Park died on October 8, 2025 at Rosewood Gardens.  Born in Ridley Park, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Doris Fritz Hardy.

Debi was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 1972 and attended Bloomsburg University.  She had worked as a...

Oct 7, 2025

Dorothy L. "Dottie" Ambrosino (nee Cornish), 63 of Prospect Park died on October 7, 2025.  She was born in Chester and lived in Delaware before moving to Prospect Park 15 years ago.

Dottie was a graduate of Ridley High School class of 1980 where she played on the basketball and field hockey teams.  She was employed as...

Oct 5, 2025

Katrina Lynn Pennell, 28 of Trainer died unexpectedly on October 5, 2025.

Katrina was born in Upland and was raised in Eddystone, but most recently was residing in Trainer and worked at Dollar Tree. Katrina was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 2016, where she played basketball, soccer and softball. She enjoyed the friendships she...

Oct 4, 2025

Lynda L. Barksdale (nee Mills), 77 of Upland died on October 4, 2025.  Born in Darby, she was the daughter of the late Les and Janet Gibson Mills.

Lynda was a graduate of Lansdowne-Aldan High School, class of 1966 and was employed by the County of Delaware at the Media Court House for 30 years.  She enjoyed...

Sep 30, 2025

Kathleen A. Zang (nee Loftus), 62 of Ridley Park died on September 30, 2025. Kathleen was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 1981 and was a member of St. Madeline R.C. Church in Ridley Park.   She was an avid Philadelphia sports fan, but most important was her loving family, especially her cherished grandchildren. She was predeceased by...

Sep 20, 2025

Rosalie C. Vari (nee Pinto), 92 of Wilmington, DE died on September 20, 2025 at her home.  Born in Chester, the daughter of the late Adam and Mary Vitucci Pinto, she lived in Chester before moving to Wilmington in 1954.

Rosalie was employed as a cashier at Pathmark Supermarket for 43 years before retiring in 2012.  She...