Sidney Walton “Mike” Gale
Feb 7, 2018
Sidney Walton "Mike" Gale, 89, of Ridley Park died February 7, 2018 at his home. Born in Wilmington, DE, he was the son of the late Sidney Walton and Mary Helen Hobbs Gale and resided in Philadelphia before moving to his late residence 60 years ago. Mike was employed by United Airlines as a Shop Keeper and was a member...
Sandra D. Duckett (Nee Shank)
Feb 7, 2018
Sandra D. Shank Duckett, 65, of Media died February 7, 2018 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Chester, she is the daughter of Charles and Nancie P. Bassett Shank and resided in Prospect Park before moving to her late residence 30 years ago. Sandra was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 1970,...
Heather E. Martin (Nee Worrell)
Feb 7, 2018
Heather E. Worrell Martin, 44 of Chester Heights died on February 7, 2018 at her home. She was born in Chester to Cheryl J. Opdenaker Worrell and the late George L. Worrell. Besides her mother, Heather is survived by her husband, Alfred T. "Marty" Martin; her children, Jordan T. Martin, Renay R. Martin, Maggie A. Martin and Georgia A. Martin;...
Theresa Wolfe Lees
Feb 5, 2018
Theresa Wolfe Lees 65 of Brookhaven, died on February 5, 2018 at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Born in Wildwood, NJ, she resided in Norther California before becoming a longtime resident of Delaware County. Theresa was employed by Town and Country Travel as a Certified Travel Consultant. She was predeceased by her parents, the late Donald E. and Helen R. Quinn Wolfe...
Amy Nicole Doyle
Feb 4, 2018
Amy Nicole Doyle, 34 a lifelong resident of Ridley Park died suddenly on February 4, 2018. Amy was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 2001 and was employed as a waitress an various local diners. She was predeceased by her son Kyler Doyle, maternal grandfather Howard Conway and paternal grandfather Frank Doyle. Amy was mother of her four...
Edmund Kozak
Feb 4, 2018
Edmund (Ed) Kozak, age 87, died peacefully on February 4, 2018 with his family at his side. Ed was born in September 1930 in Mahanoy City, PA to Michael and Violet Kozak. He graduated from Mahanoy City High School and served in the U.S. Army. After his service he met his wife, Mildred (Millie) Troyanosky, and they were married in...
Joseph Charles Kereszi, Jr.
Feb 1, 2018
Joseph Charles Kereszi, Jr. passed away at home in Lester on February 1, 2018. He was 64 years old. Born in 1953 in Chester to Joseph C. (Sr.) and Eloyse P. (Damicis) Kereszi, he was a well-known member of the local automotive and motorcycle community, and helped run the family business, Joe's Junk Yard in Trainer. He was a main...
Deborah L. Snow (Nee Peacock)
Jan 31, 2018
Deborah L. Peacock Snow, 61, lifelong resident of Aston died January 31, 2018 at her home of natural causes. Born in Ridley Park, she was the daughter of the late Bernard Paul and Elsabelle Knowles Peacock. Deborah was a graduate of Sun Valley High School, class of 1974 and studied at Grace Bible Institute. Deborah was a member of the...
John W. Diaddezio
Jan 30, 2018
John W. DiAddezio 60 of Eddystone, died on January 30, 2018 at his home. Born in Drexel Hill, he was the son of Doris A. Boncek Kauranen and the late William J. DiAddezio. John was last employed as a plumber for Boeing Corp. in Ridley Township. He was a sports enthusiast and especially loved the game of baseball. In addition...
C. Michael Dwyer
Jan 29, 2018
C. Michael Dwyer, 57, of Wallingford died January 29, 2018 at his home. Born at Sacred Heart Hospital in Chester, he is the loving son of Dr. M. Joseph, Jr. and Mary Devaney Dwyer and resided in Ridley Park before moving to his late residence 48 years ago. He was a member of St. John Chrysostom R.C. Church. Michael, my...
Robert W. Perkins, Jr.
Jan 28, 2018
Robert W. Perkins, Jr., 57, of Ridley Park died January 28, 2018 at Delaware County Memorial Hospital. Born in Haverford, Bobby resided in S.W. Philadelphia before moving to Ridley Park four years ago. Bobby was a graduate of West Catholic Boys High School and served in the US Navy aboard the USS John F. Kennedy. He was employed by Local...
Florence E. Eichler
Jan 28, 2018
Florence E. Muhlberger Eichler, 96, of Ridley Park, died January 28, 2018 at her home. Born in Philadelphia, she has lived at her late residence for over 50 years. She was a secretary for General Electric for over 40 years, retiring in 1977. An avid gardener, Florence was a member of St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Ridley Park Young...
James J. “Butch” Gordon
Jan 22, 2018
James J. "Butch" Gordon, 68, of Clifton Heights died January 22, 2018 at Vitas Hospice at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital. Born in Upland, he was the son of the late James H. and Helen E. Ferguson Gordon. Butch was a graduate of Nether Providence High School and was previously employed by Linde Air. He served in the US Army during the...
James S. Pusey
Jan 21, 2018
James S. Pusey 85, a lifelong resident of Boothwyn, died on January 21, 2018 at his home. Born in Chester, he was the son of the late James A. and Lillian Trader Pusey. Jim was an Operator at Sun Oil Refinery for over 38 years, retiring in 1989. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Ogden,...
Gloria Ann Truax-Herbst (Nee Carpency)
Jan 20, 2018
Gloria Ann Carpency Truax-Herbst, 74, of Ridley Park died January 20, 2018 at her home. Born in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Regina Ocelus Carpency and resided in Ridley Park for 45 years. Gloria was a graduate of St. Mary's Catholic High School, class of 1961 and attended Delaware County Community College. She was employed...
David Forney
Jan 19, 2018
David Forney is at rest. He went 'home' surrounded by love on Friday January 19, 2018 while his daughter Michelle reassured him with words of comfort while holding his hand and resting her head next to his. His cherished son and partner-in-life, wife Sandie were just feet away. David was born to Elizabeth and Clair Forney on November 12, 1939....
Louise Hanna-Decker (Nee Duke)
Jan 17, 2018
1922-2018 Louise Duke Hanna-Decker, 95, formerly of Ridley Park died January 17, 2018 at her home. Born in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Barrett and Alma Kitchen Duke and resided in Ridley Park before moving to her late residence three years ago. Louise was employed as a Secretary for the Perlite Division of Westinghouse and was...
Edward L. Shade, Sr.
Jan 16, 2018
Edward L. Shade, Sr., 89, of Folsom, died peacefully surrounded by family January 16, 2018 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor Hospital. Born in Chester, he was the son of the late Edward M. and Marie Eaton Shade and resided in Trainer before moving to Ridley Park in 1953. Edward served in the US Navy during the Korean War and...
Marion Purdy (Kimball)
Jan 15, 2018
Marion Kimball Purdy longtime Swarthmore resident, most recently of White Horse Village in Newtown Square, PA, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2018 at the age of 88. Born in Evanston, IL to Ronald and Marion Thayer Kimball, Marion grew up in Evanston, was a graduate of the Evanston public schools, attended North Shore Country Day, and Vassar College. In...
Charles "Charlie" J. Lamb
Jan 11, 2018
Charles J. "Charlie" Lamb, 66, of Cape May, NJ died January 11, 2018 at his home. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late William J. and Anna Flynn Lamb, and resided in Prospect Park before moving to his late residence 4 years ago. Charlie was a graduate of West Catholic High School for Boys, class of 1969...
