Josephine Saraullo
Oct 17, 2017
Josephine Sulpizio Saraullo, 94, of Woodlyn died October 17, 2017 at her home. Born in Derry, PA, she was the daughter of the late Camillo and Maria DiRuscio Sulpizio and resided in Eddystone before moving to her late residence in 1996. Josephine was employed by Crozer Chester Medical Center before retiring in 1988 and previously worked for Ship-n-Shore. She was...
Thomas J. Mercadante
Oct 12, 2017
Thomas J. Mercadante, 89, of Ridley Township, died October 12, 2017 at Penn Hospice at Rittenhouse. Born in Chester, he was the son of the late John and Rose Angeline Sorrentino Mercadante and resided in Ridley Township for 60 years. Thomas was a graduate of West Catholic High School for Boys, class of 1946 and served in the Army Air...
Mary Beth A. Leopold (Nee Howanski)
Oct 12, 2017
Mary Beth A. Howanski Leopold, 65, died October 12, 2017 at her home. Born in Chester, she had been a life long resident of Crum Lynne. Mary Beth was a graduate of Notre Dame de Lourdes High School, class of 1970 and the Chester Hospital School of Nursing. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church. She...
Emily M. Crispino
Oct 10, 2017
Emily M. Crispino, 91, died Oct. 10, 2017, at Christiana Care in Newark, Del. She was the proud mother of one daughter, Ruth Ann Weidner Straley, whom she raised alone while maintaining a full-time job, meeting every challenge and obstacle life threw their way with determination, grace and love. Emily was born and raised in Delaware County. She was a...
Mary R. Koller (Nee Margera)
Oct 8, 2017
Mary R. Margera Koller, 92, of Aston, died October 8, 2017 at her home. Born in Bellevue Station, DE, she was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Maria Iacono Margera, and resided in Linwood before moving to her late residence. Mary was a graduate of Eddystone High School, class of 1941 and was a former secretary at Baldwin Lima...
Victor R. Ciancaglione
Oct 3, 2017
Victor R. Ciancaglione, 89, of Aston died October 3, 2017 at Christiana Hospital. Born in Bryn Mawr, he was the son of the late Liberatore and Mary Rossetti Ciancaglione and has resided in Aston since 1952. Victor served in the US Navy during WWII and was employed for 57 years with Operating Engineers Local #542. Victor was predeceased by his...
Henry J. Capper
Oct 2, 2017
Henry J. Capper, 82, of Ridley Township died on October 2, 2017 at his home. Born in Philadelphia, he was son of the late Aloysius and Catherine Kelley Capper. He had been a resident of Ridley Township for the past 18 years, previously residing in New Jersey and Florida. Mr. Capper was a veteran of the US Army, serving during...
Michael A. Maggio
Oct 2, 2017
Michael A. Maggio, 59, of Aston died October 2, 2017 at his home. Born in Chester, he was the son of the late James and Alice Smith Maggio and resided in Brookhaven before moving to his late residence 23 years ago. Michael was a graduate of Sun Valley High School, class of 1975 and was a self-employed entrepreneur for 35...
Crystal Ann Lechette
Sep 28, 2017
Crystal Ann Lechette, 34, formerly of Parkside died September 28, 2017 in Florida. She was born in Tucson, AZ and attended Ridley High School. Crystal was employed by the Brass Tap in Boynton, FL as an Assistant Manager. She was a very hard worker who was helpful and was loved and respected by her many friends. Crystal enjoyed playing hockey...
Mark Fornito
Sep 26, 2017
Mark Fornito, 58, of Ridley Park died September 26, 2017 at his home. Born in Philadelphia, he was a lifelong resident of Ridley Park. Mark was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 1978 and was employed as a driver at Eagle Trucking for the last 20 years and previously for Trans Freight. He was a former member of...
Dorothy M. Paulley (Nee Watts)
Sep 23, 2017
1922-2017 Dorothy M. Watts Paulley, 95, of Chester, died September 25, 2017 at Fair Acres Geriatric Center.  Born, raised and educated in the City of Chester, she was the daughter of the late Omar "Bob" Rosser and Marjorie McKniff Watts. Dorothy was a member of St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church for over 85 years. She was employed by Sunship...
Kevin J. Houseman
Sep 19, 2017
Kevin J. Houseman, 32, lifelong resident of Sharon Hill, died September 19, 2017 at Pennsylvania Hospital. He was a graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School, class of 2003 and Kutztown University. Kevin was employed by Boeing as a Sheet Metal Assembler for six years. He was a member of Big Brothers of America and played lacrosse in high school and...
Joseph M. Lutsky
Sep 14, 2017
Joseph M. Lutsky, 70, of Glen Mills, PA died suddenly on September 14, 2017.  Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Joseph J. and Anna (Ann) K. Lutsky and has resided in Delaware County for the past 28 years. Joe was a 1965 graduate of Bishop Shanahan High School in West Chester; following high school he served three years...
William J. Smyth
Sep 13, 2017
William J. Smyth, 87, of Milmont Park died on September 13, 2017. Born in Philadelphia, he lived in Darby before moving to his late residence in 1959. Mr. Smyth was a US Army veteran who served during the Korean War. He was a member of Our Lady of Peace R.C. Church and was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather...
Susan Halsted Torri
Sep 9, 2017
Susan Halsted Torri, 74, of Woodlyn died September 9, 2017 at the Hospital of University of Pennsylvania. Born in Mount Pleasant, PA, she was the daughter of the late Irving L. and Mildred A. Eberharter Halsted and resided in Secane before moving to her late residence 47 years ago. Susan was a graduate of Scottdale High School, class of 1961...
Elsie M. Hayden (Nee Ferguson)
Sep 9, 2017
Elsie M. Ferguson Hayden, 89, of Springfield died September 9, 2017. Born in Chester, she was the daughter of the late William and Elnora Morrison Ferguson and resided in Folcroft before moving to her late residence 47 years ago. Elsie was a sweet and loving woman devoted to her family, who collected frogs and loved QVC and Wheel of Fortune....
James H. Gorman
Sep 8, 2017
James H. Gorman, 52, of Marmora, NJ died suddenly on September 8, 2017. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Patricia J. Kane Gorman and resided in Delaware County before moving to his New Jersey residence 20 years ago. Jim was a successful builder and entrepreneur. He co-founded, built and operated numerous large night club establishments including...
Frances M. Drab (Nee Schmelzer)
Sep 8, 2017
Frances M. Schmelzer Drab, 89, of Middletown Township died September 8, 2017 at the home of her daughter. Born July 2, 1928 in San Francisco, CA, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Josephine Stanek Schmelzer and resided in Forest, VA before moving to her late residence 7 ½ years ago. Frances was predeceased by her husband of...
George A. Robertson
Sep 8, 2017
George A. Robertson, 81, of Millsboro, DE, formerly of Brookhaven, died September 8, 2017 at his home. Born in Chester, he was the son of the late James and Ethel Schall Robertson and resided in Brookhaven before moving to his late residence 20 years ago. George was a graduate of Chester High School, class of 1953 and Temple University. He...
Carol L. Moore (Nee Mader)
Sep 7, 2017
Carol L. (Mader) Moore, 81, a longtime resident of Ridley Township, died peacefully on September 7, 2017 at her home. Born in Danville, Pennsylvania she was the daughter of the late Luther and Ethel Reedy Mader. She was a graduate of Danville Area High School and The Reading Hospital School of Nursing. Carol was a Registered Nurse at Taylor Hospital...
