Alfred J. "Sandy" Ralston
Nov 7, 2017
Alfred J, "Sandy" Ralston, 87 of Claymont, DE died November 7, 2017 at Forwood Manor. Born and raised in Chester, he was the son of the late James E. and Mary Ralston and moved to his current residence in Claymont, DE 17 years ago. Sandy was a graduate of Chester High School, class of 1948 and served in the US...
Catherine M. Basile
Nov 5, 2017
Catherine M. Basile, 100 of Glenolden died on November 5, 2017 at Manor Care at Wallingford. Born in Philadelphia, she has lived at her late residence for 64 years. Catherine was a member of Our Lady of Fatima R.C. Church. She began her working career as a "Rosie the Riveter" during WWII and ended it by working at the Bazaar...
Kaliope “Peggy” Anastas (Nee Cokenakes)
Nov 5, 2017
Kaliope "Peggy" Cokenakes Anastas, 90, of Swarthmore died November 5, 2017 at Rose Tree Place. Born in Trenton, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Argero Axiotes Cokenakes. Peggy was a member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church, the Daughters of Penelope and the Pholoptes Society. She was proud of her Greek heritage and her Orthodox faith,...
Gavin T. Smith, Jr.
Nov 3, 2017
1978-2017 Gavin T. "Dirtty" Smith, Jr., 39 lifelong resident of Aston died November 3, 2017 at Crozer Chester Medical Center. Born in Middletown Twp., he was the son of Gavin T. and Deborah Ann Lynn Smith. Gavin was a graduate of Sun Valley High School, class of 1997 and was employed as a Carpenter for Keystone Acoustics in Ottsville. He...
Robert L. Bersheim
Nov 3, 2017
Robert L. Bersheim, 82, of Brookhaven died November 3, 2017 at Christiana Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Leo and Katharina Beresheim Bersheim and resided in Yeadon before moving to his late residence 47 years ago. Robert was a graduate of West Catholic High School for Boys and La Salle University with a Bachelor's Degree...
Leonard M. Pinto, Sr.
Nov 3, 2017
Leonard M. Pinto, Sr., 92, of Swarthmore died November 3, 2017. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late William and Teresa Lieze Pinto and resided in the Overbrook section of Philadelphia before moving to his late residence in 1957. Leonard served in the US Army National Guard of Pennsylvania during the Korean War. He was employed as...
David W. Thomas
Oct 28, 2017
David W. Thomas, 58, of Aston died October 28, 2017. Born in Bryn Mawr, he is the son of Jacqueline Kauffman Thomas and the late William J. Thomas. David attended Sun Valley High School and was employed as a truck driver for many years, most recently for Arctic Express. In addition to his mother, David is survived by his daughters,...
Regina "Jean" Guss
Oct 26, 2017
Regina "Jean" M. Guss 90 of Woodlyn died on October 26, 2017 at Conner Williams Nursing Home. Born and reared in Allport, PA she lived in Harrisburg and Gettysburg before moving to Woodlyn in 1947. Jean was a Secretary at John Modesti Real Estate for 30 years. Jean was a graduate of Morris Township High School, class of 1943 and...
Patrick Mason Clark
Oct 26, 2017
It is with unimaginable sadness that our family announces that Patrick Mason Clark, age 28 of Aston, a loving husband, son, brother, uncle and friend, passed from this world on October 26, 2017 after a long battle with addiction. Patrick attended Salesianum School where he graduated with honors as a member of the class of 2007. He was awarded the...
John W. “Jack” Kennedy
Oct 22, 2017
John W. "Jack" Kennedy, 76, of Philadelphia died October 22, 2017 at his home. Born in Upland, he was the son of the late John H. and Dorothy Reilly Kennedy. Jack was a longtime resident of Ridley Park before moving to his late residence. He was a graduate of Chester High School and served in the US Army, where he...
Jeffrey A. Lesky
Oct 18, 2017
Jeffrey A. Lesky, age 40, of Newtown Square, PA, passed away suddenly on October 18, 2017 at Bryn Mawr Hospital. Born in MIddletown Twp, he was the loving son of Charles M. and Phyllis G. Burry Lesky. Jeffrey was a graduate of Marple Newtown High School and was a former Boy Scout working towards his Eagle Scout Rank. He loved...
Sara Lou Peck
Oct 17, 2017
Sara Lou Peck, 80, of Glen Mills died October 17, 2017 at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Born in Chester, she was the daughter of the late John M. and Sara Souder Peck and resided in Aston before moving to her late residence 40 years ago. Sara was a graduate of Chester High School, class of 1955, attended Houghton College, NY, Taylor...
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...
