Irene M. Ruark
Jan 24, 2017
Irene M. Reha Ruark, 95 of Brookhaven, died January 24, 2017 at her home. Born in Throop, PA, she was a longtime resident of Aston before moving to her late residence eight years ago. Irene enjoyed playing cards at the Senior Center in Upland. She was the wife of the late Maurice H. Ruark, her husband of 46 years, who...
David M. Kilgore
Jan 21, 2017
David M. Kilgore, 73, a lifelong resident of Ridley Township, died January 21, 2017 with his family by his by his side. Born in Rush, KY, he was son of the late John and Mary Huguenott Kilgore. David was a graduate of Ridley Township High School and was employed as a Facility Supervisor for the Ridley School District for 30...
Frances C. “Fran” Ditizio (Nee Certo)
Jan 20, 2017
Frances C. "Fran" Certo DiTizio, 92, formerly of Prospect Park, died January 20, 2017, at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Carmela Mondi Certo. Fran was a graduate of South Philadelphia High School, class of 1942 and a member of St. Gabriel's R.C. Church. She was a homemaker extraordinaire and a...
Teresa Demboski
Jan 20, 2017
Teresa Demboski, 57, of Milton, DE died January 20, 2017 at Beebe Medical Center. Born in Upland, she was raised in Morton and lived in Upper Chichester before moving to her late residence five years ago. Teresa was a graduate of Oxford High School, class of 1977 and was self-employed as a care giver. She loved animals especially cats, she...
Stephen J. Lundberg
Jan 19, 2017
Stephen J. Lundberg, 70, of Deptford, NJ died January 19, 2017 at Inspira Hospital. Born in Chester, son of the late Eric and Clara Siple Lundberg, he lived in Eddystone before moving to his late residence 29 years ago. Stephen attended Interboro High School and was employed at PECO before retiring in 1991. He loved cooking, fishing and crabbing, but...
Ruth E. Clark
Jan 18, 2017
Ruth E. Clark 92 of Garnet Valley, died peacefully with her family surrounding her on January 18, 2017. Born in Philadelphia, she lived in Aston before moving to her late residence 20 years ago. Ruth was a founding member of St. Timothy's Lutheran Church. She was the wife of the late David S. Clark, her husband of 62 years who...
Daniel B. Barbour
Jan 16, 2017
Daniel B. Barbour, 60, of Chester died January 16, 2017 at Crozer Chester Medical Center. Born in Norfolk, VA, he was a lifelong resident of Chester. Daniel was a graduate of Chester High School, class of 1975 and was employed by Glazier Local Union 252, Philadelphia. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was devoted to his family. Daniel was predeceased...
Joseph T. Brescia
Jan 12, 2017
Joseph T. Brescia, 68, of Folsom died January 12, 2017 at Taylor Hospice Residence. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Ralph J. and Mae Stella Brescia. Joseph resided in Darby for 40 years before moving to his late residence four months ago. He was a graduate of Marple Newtown High School, class of 1966 and was...
R.L. Abraham Leunissen, M.D.
Jan 9, 2017
R.L. Abraham Leunissen, M.D., 84, of Newtown Square died January 9, 2017 at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Born in Ternate, Indonesia (Dutch East Indies), he was the son of the late Rudolf Ferdinand and Rosa Leentje Bollegraf Leunissen and resided in Bala Cynwyd before moving to his late residence in 1975. Dr. Leunissen was a graduate of the University of Amsterdam...
Dorothy J. Marino (Nee Schultz)
Jan 8, 2017
Dorothy J. Schultz Marino, 82, of Morton died January 8, 2017 at Conner Williams Nursing Home. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Virginia Farace Schultz and resided in Sharon Hill before moving to her late residence three years ago. Dorothy was a member of the Sharon Hill Senior Citizens Club and the Sharon Hill...
Isabel T. Driadon (Nee Gallagher)
Jan 3, 2017
Isabel T. Gallagher Driadon, 99, of Ridley Township died January 3, 2017 at Fair Acres Geriatric Center. Born in Philadelphia, a daughter of the late William and Sarah Lynch Gallagher, she had lived at her late residence since 1957. Mrs. Driadon was a founding member of Notre Dame de Lourdes R.C. Church where she was a member of the Our...
Anne Marie “Gram” Vance
Jan 1, 2017
Anne Marie "Gram" Vance of Milmont Park, PA passed away on January 1, 2017 at the age of 65. Dear wife of James Vance. Loving mother of Patricia, Kimberly, and Katie (George) Kelly; and grandmother of Ian. Beloved sister of Catherine, Michael (Barbara), Anthony (Maria), and the late James (Patricia); and aunt of Christopher, Jennifer, Michael, Breana, Connor and Nicklas....
Cameron G. Lessly
Dec 31, 2016
Cameron G. Lessly, 30, of Swarthmore died December 31, 2016 at his home. Born in Oklahoma City, OK, he was the son of R. Kent and Sylvia K. Lessly and resided in Media before moving to his late residence 27 years ago. Cameron was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 2005 and was employed by BMC Office Furniture...
Alice A. Callahan (Nee Burke)
Dec 29, 2016
Alice A. Callahan (nee Burke), 88, of Holmes died peacefully surrounded by her family December 29, 2016 at Lankenau Hospital. Born and raised in West Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Catherine Sheridan Burke and resided in Norwood and Media before moving to her late residence 12 years ago. Alice was a 1946 graduate of West...
Lena H. Butz
Dec 29, 2016
Lena H. Butz 94 of Ridley Park, died December 29, 2016 at Taylor Hospice Residence. Born in Port Deposit, MD, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Anna Perugini and lived in Chester before moving to Ridley Park 62 years ago. She was a member of The Church of St. Madeline and was a devoted wife, mother and...
Debra Lee Bleattler
Dec 27, 2016
Debra Lee Bleattler of Aston, died on December 27, 2016 at her home. Born in Chester, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Rose Papi Shaffer and lived in Boothwyn before moving to Aston 18 years ago. She was a graduate of Concord High School, who enjoyed crocheting, cooking, baking cakes, and spending time with her family. Debra...
Helen R. Doyle (Nee Traub)
Dec 27, 2016
Helen R. Traub Doyle, 96, of Lima died December 27, 2016 at Fair Acres Geriatric Center. Born and raised in Chester, she was the daughter of the late Otto Walther Traub and Sarah Gertrude McFate Traub and resided in Woodlyn before moving to her late residence four years ago. Helen was a member of Our Lady of Peace R.C. Church...
Loretta A. Ireland (Nee Turnbull)
Dec 26, 2016
Loretta A. Turnbull Ireland, 81, of Ridley Park died December 26, 2016 at Taylor Hospital. Born and raised in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Estelle Brannan Turnbull and moved to her late residence in 1965. Loretta was employed by the Borough of Ridley Park from 2002 until her retirement in 2013 as a Library Clerk....
Peter Timko
Dec 24, 2016
Peter Timko, 96, of Eddystone died December 24, 2016 at his home. Born in Czechoslovakia, son of the late Anna and Michael Timko, he came to the United States in 1933 and lived in Nesquehoning before moving to his late residence in 1946. Mr. Timko was a decorated US Army Veteran of WWII who served in Patton's 3rd Army at...
John J. “Jack” Miller
Dec 23, 2016
John J. "Jack" Miller, 89, of Morton died December 23, 2016 peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Manayunk, Jack was the son of the late Matthew and Henrietta Mills Miller and resided in South Philadelphia before moving to his late residence 64 years ago. Jack served in the US Navy from 1950-1954 and the Navy...
