Vito J. Marchetti
Jul 30, 2017
Vito J. Marchetti, 91, of Ridley Twp., died July 30, 2017 at his home, surrounded by family. Born in Chester, he was the son of the late Vito and Filomena Impagliazzo Marchetti and has resided at his late residence for 66 years. Vito served in the US Navy during WWII and was a member of Our Lady of Peace R.C....
William "Bill" Costello
Jul 27, 2017
William "Bill" F. Costello 66 of Ridley Park, died on July 27, 2017 at his home. Born in Oxford, England, he lived in Chester before moving to his late residence 23 years ago. Bill was a courier for FedEx for 27 years before retiring in 2013. He was a graduate of Chester High School, class of 1969 and formerly coached...
Frances Theresa Connelly
Jul 12, 2017
Frances Theresa Connelly, 79, of Stratford, NJ died July 12, 2017 at Manor Care. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late William and Matilda Dougherty Connelly and resided in Ridley Park before moving to her late residence six years ago. Frances was a former member of the Church of St. Madeline. She loved playing Bingo, but most...
Peter J. “Pete” Plousis
Jul 11, 2017
Peter J. "Pete" Plousis, 57, of Ridley Twp. Park died July 11, 2017 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Andrew A. & Anna Marie McNelis Plousis and resided in Upper Darby before moving to his late residence in 1991. Pete was a graduate of Upper Darby High School, Class of...
Anthony "Tony" Giannopoulos
Jul 10, 2017
Anthony "Tony" Giannopoulos, 75, of Wallingford, passed away peacefully at home July 10, 2017, after a long battle with colon cancer. Born in Kagkadi, Greece, he resided in Swarthmore before moving to his late residence 38 years ago. Tony was a member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church and along with his wife, owned and operated A&G Restaurant in Swarthmore....
Marianne Finnegan (Nee Pack)
Jul 6, 2017
Marianne Finnegan (nee Pack) of Glen Mills, formerly of Ridley Park, entered into eternal life July 6, 2017 at her home. Born in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Clara Bernarding Pack and resided in Ridley Park for 41 years before moving to her late residence in July 1997. Marianne was a member of St. Thomas...
Joshua Ray Lester
Jul 5, 2017
Joshua Ray Lester, 38, of Eddystone died July 5, 2017. Born in Lewisburg, WV, he was the son of Silas J. Lester and the late Jo Ann Bumgarner Lester and resided in Woodlyn before moving to his late residence 12 years ago. Josh attended Ridley High School and was employed in construction. He loved doing tile work, carpentry and carpet....
Michael J. Finnegan
Jul 2, 2017
Michael J. Finnegan, 39, of Philadelphia died July 2, 2017 at his home. Born in Darby, he was the son of the late Michael W. and Mary E. Moore Finnegan and was a lifelong resident of Philadelphia. Michael was a graduate of De La Salle in Town, class of 1995 and was employed as a Forklift Operator for Donnelly Distribution....
Alice D. “Dolly” Benson (Nee Otruba)
Jul 2, 2017
Alice D. "Dolly" Otruba Benson, 86, of Ridley Park died July 2, 2017 at her home with her family. Born in Chester daughter of the late Joseph P. and Anna A. Dougherty Otruba, she lived in Milmont Park before moving to Ridley Park in 1957. Dolly was a graduate of Notre Dame High School for Girls, class of 1948 and...
William E. Naulty
Jul 2, 2017
William E. Naulty 82 of Folsom, died on July 2, 2017 at his home. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late John and Esther Leavey Naulty and lived in Folcroft before moving to his late residence 10 years ago. He worked as a Mailer for the Philadelphia Inquirer for 30 years, retiring in 2000. Bill was a...
Stephen Matyszczak
Jun 30, 2017
Stephen Matyszczak 90 of Ridley Township and Sea Isle City, NJ, died on June 30, 2017 at his home. Born in Philadelphia, he lived in Eddystone before moving to his late residence 10 years ago. Stephen was a machine operator for Foamex for 23 years, retiring in 1989. He was a member of Holy Myrrh-Bearers Ukrainian Catholic Church. Stephen was...
Jean M. Santoro (Nee Gownley)
Jun 29, 2017
Jean M. Gownley Santoro, 73, of Ridley Park died June 29, 2017 at her home. Born in New York, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Barbara McLaughlin Gownley. Jean was a lifelong resident of Delaware County and resided in Puxsutawny, PA for a short time. Jean was a graduate of Interboro High School, class of 1962...
Anna E. Heavlow (Nee Wybierala)
Jun 28, 2017
Anna E. Wybierala Heavlow, 102, of Towanda died June 28, 2017 at Guthrie Skilled Nursing and Rehab. Born in White Bear, MN, she was the daughter of the late John and Maryanna Hartwich Wybierala and resided in Bethel Township for over 60 years before moving to her late residence 10 years ago. Anna was a member of Marcus Hook Baptist...
Michael B. Gallagher
Jun 27, 2017
Michael B. Gallagher 66, of Glen Mills, died June 27, 2107 at Neighborhood Hospice. Born in Upper Darby, he was the son of the late William and Ethel Edgington Gallagher and resided in Thornton before moving to his late residence 15 years ago. Mike was a graduate of Sun Valley High School, class of 1968; West Chester University, class of...
David P. Cassidy
Jun 23, 2017
David P. Cassidy, 59, of Folsom, passed peacefully with his wife and dog at his side on June 23, 2017 at his home. Born in Bryn Mawr, he lived in Malvern before moving to his late residence 33 years ago. Dave was employed by Radnor Township for over 22 years and they became his second family. He was a graduate...
Catherine F. Frank (Nee Radewonuk)
Jun 20, 2017
Catherine F. Radewonuk Frank, 72, of Woodlyn died on June 20, 2017 at her home. Born in Chester, she was the daughter of the late Walter A. and Frances A. Belczyk Radewonuk and was a lifelong resident of Delaware County. Catherine was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 1963 and a member of St. Rose of Lima R.C....
Raymond A. “Sonny” Smith
Jun 18, 2017
Raymond A. "Sonny" Smith, Jr., 84, of Ridley Park died June 18, 2017 at Prospect Park Health & Rehabilitation. Born in Chester, he was the son of the late Raymond and Mae W. Osterly Smith and resided in Chester and Prospect Park before moving to his late residence 55 years ago. Sonny served in the US Navy and was employed...
Dorothy A. “Dottie” Davis
Jun 14, 2017
Dorothy A. "Dottie" Davis, 59 of Folsom died June 14, 2017 at her home. Born and raised in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of John B. "Jake" and the late Dorothy Gould Davis and moved to her late residence 15 years ago. Dottie was a graduate of John Bartram High School, class of 1975 and was employed by Bishop Hill...
Dennis A. Long
Jun 10, 2017
Dennis A. Long, 56, died June 10, 2017 surrounded by his family's love. Born in Morristown, NJ in 1960, he was the son of the late Dr. Delbert L. Long and Betty Andrews Long. He lived in Aston for the past 31 years. Dennis was a graduate of Bayley Ellard High School, class of 1978 and RETS Electronic School. He...
Matthew T. Mettinger
Jun 9, 2017
Matthew T. Mettinger, 39, of FLorida passed away on June 9, 2017 at his home. Born in Upper Darby, he resided in Aston before moving to Florida five years ago. Matthew was a graduate of Sun Valley High School, class of 1996 and Penn State University with a Bachelor's Degree. He was employed for three years as the owner/operator and...
