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Rachel M. Irvine (Nee Bateman)

Rachel M. Irvine (Nee Bateman)

Apr 2, 2017

Rachel M. Bateman Irvine, 85, of Aston died April 2, 2017 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor. Born in Chester, she was the daughter of the late John P. Bateman and Marie F. Mutter Bateman and resided in Brookhaven all her life, before moving to her late residence in 2009. Rachel was a graduate of Media High School, class of...

Sarra Egonopoulos

Sarra Egonopoulos

Mar 31, 2017

Sarra Egonopoulos, 78, of Delaware County, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2017 at Riddle Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. A resident of Delaware County for most of her adult life, Sarra was known for her abundance of positive energy and unwavering love of family. She was an extraordinary homemaker and enjoyed the simple things in life, one...

Bruce A. Keller

Bruce A. Keller

Mar 29, 2017

Bruce Arthur Keller, 84, of Glen Mills passed away March 29, 2017 at Fair Acres Geriatric Center. Born in Johnson City, NY, he was the son of the late Charles Edward Keller and the late Thelma Virginia Guild Keller. He resided in upstate New York and then in Lansdale, PA before moving to Glen Mills 22 years ago. Bruce was...

Nanette M. “Nan” Story (Nee Schultz)

Nanette M. “Nan” Story (Nee Schultz)

Mar 29, 2017

Nanette M. "Nan" Schultz Story, 79, of West Chester died March 29, 2017 at the Pocopson Home. Born in Johnstown, PA, she was the daughter of Dorothy Riek Schultz and the late William Schultz and resided in Nottingham, PA before moving to her late residence eight years ago. Nan was a graduate of Sharon Hill High School, class of 1955...

Ella Ruby Keever

Ella Ruby Keever

Mar 28, 2017

Ella Ruby Keever, 96, of Prospect Park died March 28, 2017 at Crozer-Keystone Hospice at Taylor. Born in Chester, she was daughter of the late Wilmer and Katrina Cline Ruby and lived in Prospect Park for 71 years. She was a member of Prospect Hill Baptist Church, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and the Wallingford Arts Center. Ella was predeceased by...

Sylvester V. “Sy” Adelsberg

Sylvester V. “Sy” Adelsberg

Mar 27, 2017

Sylvester V. "Sy" Adelsberg, 87, of Ridley Park died on March 27, 2017 surrounded by loved ones at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Born in Lilly, PA, Sy has lived in Ridley Park since 1952. He was employed by Baldwin Lima Hamilton Locomotive Company from 1952-1955 and Jack Pritchard Painting from 1955-1962. Sy then established his own painting business in 1962 and...

Sophie M. Locke (Nee Rupnicki)

Sophie M. Locke (Nee Rupnicki)

Mar 24, 2017

1916-2017 Sophie M. Rupnicki Locke, 101, a resident at Sterling Nursing and Rehabilitation died March 24, 2017. A longtime resident of Aston, she was daughter of the late Peter P. and Frances Luczowska Rupnicki. She has previously been employed as a secretary at DuPont. Sophie was a devoted mother who loved animals and cooking. She was wife of the late...

David (Dee) Lee Power

David (Dee) Lee Power

Mar 23, 2017

David (Dee) Lee Power, 75 of Upper Chichester, PA, passed away, Thursday morning, March 23, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents Florence A. Power and James Lawson Power II, and his brother James (Jay) Lawson Power III. David (Dee) served his country as a member of the United States Air Force. He retired from Nulu Plastics in...

Rhea Taylor (Nee Henry)

Rhea Taylor (Nee Henry)

Mar 23, 2017

1919-2017 Rhea Henry Taylor, 97, oldest born and raised resident of Ridley Park died March 23, 2017.  Rhea was a teacher within the Ridley School District and the Chester Christian Day School. She was predeceased by her parents, Samuel Bruce and Laura Leap Simpkins Henry; her son, David A. Taylor; and her sisters, Adele Haabestad and Dorothea Holtsinger. Rhea is...

Harriet T. Lawson (Nee Thompson)

Harriet T. Lawson (Nee Thompson)

Mar 22, 2017

Harriet T. Thompson Lawson, 81, of Garnet Valley died March 22 at Chester Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility. Born in Linwood, Pa., she lived in Aston Township for 25 years and Cape May Beach, N.J., for five years before moving to her late residence in 1988. A homemaker, she formerly worked for the E.I. DuPont Co. in Wilmington and was...

Mary Baidokas

Mary Baidokas

Mar 21, 2017

Mary Baidokas 92 of Swarthmore died on March 21, 2017 at her home. Born in Buck Run,PA she lived in Essington before moving to her late residence 37 years ago. Mary was a proud graduate of a one room schoolhouse in Schuylkill Haven, PA She was last employed by Boeing Company for 26 years, retiring in 1992. Mary was devoted...

Joseph J. Iancale

Joseph J. Iancale

Mar 18, 2017

Joseph J. Iancale, 67, of Ridley Park died March 18, 2017. Born in Philadelphia, son of the late Joseph and Jean Bianchini Iancale, he lived in South Philadelphia before moving to Ridley Park in 1956. Joe was a graduate of Cardinal O'Hara High School, class of 1967 and was member of The Church of St. Madeline. He was employed as...

Marianne Mcnamee

Marianne Mcnamee

Mar 17, 2017

Marianne McNamee 68 of West Grove, died on March 17, 2017 at her home. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Anne Dolphin McManus and lived in Brookhaven before moving to West Grove in 1992. She was last employed as a driver for Duvall Transportation Company for 14 years. Marianne was a graduate of Prendergast...

Sarah J. Estheimer

Sarah J. Estheimer

Mar 17, 2017

Sarah "Sally" J. Estheimer 72 of Eddystone, died on March 17, 2017 at her home. Born in Chester, she has lived at her late residence for 37 years. Sally was a member of the Eddystone Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary for 30 years, the Delaware County Ladies Auxiliary and the Rose Tree Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed babysitting, playing cards...

Jean Marie “Jeannie” Garcia

Jean Marie “Jeannie” Garcia

Mar 14, 2017

Jean Marie "Jeannie" Garcia, 50, of West Chester died March 14, 2017 at her home. Born in Queens, NY, she was the daughter of Dominador and Lydia Buaron Garcia and resided in Thornton before moving to her late residence 25 years ago. Jeannie was a graduate of Bishop Shanahan High School, class of 1984 and attended the Fashion Institute of...

Stephen C. Lane

Stephen C. Lane

Mar 13, 2017

Stephen C. Lane, Sr., 75, of Folsom died March 13, 2017 at his home. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Christopher J. and Mary Barna Lane and resided in South Philadelphia and Upper Darby before moving to his late residence 27 years ago. Steve attended South Philadelphia High School and served in the US Army. He...

Mary Adele Pace

Mary Adele Pace

Mar 13, 2017

Mary Adele Pace, 56 of Ridley Park - much loved and steadfastly loving daughter, sister, soulmate, partner, aunt, Godmother and friend died on March 13, 2017 after a valiant battle with cancer. Mary Adele graduated from Archmere Academy and Widener University. She was an accomplished Realtor and Property Manager for more than 30 years. She brought joy and happiness to...

Helen R. Morella (Nee Reid)

Helen R. Morella (Nee Reid)

Mar 12, 2017

Helen Reid Morella, 87, of Springfield formerly of King of Prussia, died March 12, 2017 at the Taylor Hospice Residence. Born in Philadelphia, she was daughter of the late Wallace and Rebecca Thackray Reid. Helen was a graduate of Roxborough High School, class of 1947, she loved to read and was devoted to her home and family. She was loving...

Frances Ann Winters

Frances Ann Winters

Mar 8, 2017

Frances Ann Winters, 69, of Harrisburg and formerly of Aston died Wednesday at Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Derry Twp. She was a retired Registered Nurse from Riddle Memorial Hospital, Media. She was a 1965 graduate of Cedar Cliff High School and 1968 graduate of York Hospital School of Nursing. In her early career, she worked as an ER nurse...

Betty E. Dusak (Nee Eubanks)

Betty E. Dusak (Nee Eubanks)

Mar 7, 2017

Betty E. Eubanks Dusak, 97, of Wallingford died March 7, 2017 at Glen Mills Senior Living. Born in Wilmington, DE, she was the daughter of the late Oliver and Anna Murphy Eubanks and resided in Ridley Park before moving to her late residence three years ago. Betty was a graduate of Wilmington High School, class of 1937 and Goldey–Beacom College....

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