Obituaries

Sep 19, 2025

Beverly A. McNeely, 93 of Tryon Estates, Columbus, NC and formerly of Aston passed away on September 19, 2025.

Born in Hastings, MI, she was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Roy and a daughter Lisa.

Beverly enjoyed many kinds of crafts, especially crochet.  She was involved for many years with the...

Sep 18, 2025

Nancy Jane Selheimer Crossman passed away in the early morning hours of September 18, 2025, in her Brookhaven home, where she resided with her husband, David S. Crossman, for 62 years.  She died peacefully under hospice service care, in the arms of her husband.

Nancy was born August 11, 1942, in Chester, Pennsylvania, in her parents' home,...

Sep 12, 2025

Natalie Beth Sells, 45, a lifelong resident of Ridley Township, left us all too soon on September 12, 2025.

Natalie was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 1997, where she was a member of the volleyball and track teams.  She attended Delaware County Community College and also earned numerous professional certificates.  For the past eight...

Sep 7, 2025

Susan M. Hepfer, 66 of Ridley Park died on September 7, 2025.  Born in Philadelphia, the daughter of the late Stanley and Melina Berrecca Merlino, she lived in Philadelphia before moving to Ridley Park in 1989.

Susan was an active member of St. Gabriel R.C. Church in Norwood and had a special devotion to the Blessed Mother.  ...

Sep 5, 2025

Audrey M. Lesky, 92, of Aston, passed away on September 5, 2025. Born in Philadelphia, she was the devoted daughter of the late Andrew W. and Arlene Beers Lesky.

A graduate of West Catholic High School for Girls (Class of 1950), Audrey went on to earn both her bachelor's and master's degrees in Education from the University...

Sep 5, 2025

Rosaria Giordano, 89 formerly of Glenolden died on September 5, 2025 at Little Flower Manor.  Born in Castel Frentano, Italy she was the daughter of the late Stefano and Josephine Sterllico Bucci.

Rosaria was a member of Our Lady of Fatima R.C. Church and will be remembered as a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She...

Sep 5, 2025

John "Jack" H. Hughes, 96 of Folsom died on September 5, 2025 at his home.  Born in Philadelphia, the son of the late William and Laura Larsen Hughes, he had lived in Philadelphia before moving to Folsom 66 years ago.

Jack was a graduate of John Bartram High School, class of 1947 and was a proud veteran...

Sep 3, 2025

Bridget T. Thomas, 90 of Glen Mills died on September 3, 2025.  Born in Scotland, the daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine Gallagher Taynor, she lived in Middletown Township before moving to Glen Mills in 2016.

Bridget was a former member of Calvary Episcopal Church in Rockdale, where she was a member of the choir, altar...

Sep 2, 2025

George C. Hutchins III, 71, of Ridley Park died on September 2, 2025 at Kindred Hospital.

He graduated from Girard College in 1972. He later obtained a degree in Electronic Technology and worked on a ship that searched for oil-bearing rock in the South China Sea and the North Sea. He also worked as an Electrician on...

Aug 29, 2025

Fiore "Chick" Peticca, 96 of Ridley Township died on August 29, 2025. Born in Chester, PA as one of nine, the son of the late Marco and Rosa (Capasso) Peticca, he lived and served in Ridley Township for most of his life.

Fiore or "Chick" as most called him, served honorably during World War II. He worked...

Aug 26, 2025

John J. "Jack" Cucchi, 89 formerly of Chester died on August 26, 2025 at Little Flower Manor.

Jack was a graduate of St. James High School, class of 1953 and was a proud veteran of the US Army.  He was employed as a Letter Carrier for the United States Postal Service for 34 years before retiring in...

Aug 25, 2025

William S. Moon, Jr., 84, of Brookhaven died on August 25, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late William and Dorothy Staite Moon, he had been a resident of Brookhaven since 1970.

William was a graduate of Steven S. Palmer High School located in Palmerton, PA, class of 1959.  ...

Aug 23, 2025

Anne M. Downs, 78 of Chadds Ford died on August 23, 2025.  Born in Chester, the daughter of the late John and Mary (nee Rodgers) Smith, she was a long-time resident of Aston and had recently lived in Boothwyn before moving to Chadds Ford two years ago.

Anne was a member of the Second Baptist Church and...

Aug 23, 2025

John J. Jedwabney, 72 formerly of Secane died on August 23, 2025.  Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Elizabeth "Betty" Layden and Anthony "Tony" Skalamera.

John was a graduate of Roman Catholic High School for Boys, class of 1970 and after proudly serving in the US Air Force as a Staff Sergeant during...

Aug 21, 2025

Susan L. Zeidman, 70 of Milmont Park died on August 21, 2025.  Born in Wynnewood, PA the daughter of the late Charles and Florence (nee Shank) Ewalt, she lived in Ridley Park before moving to Milmont Park 38 years ago.

Susan was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 1973 and received a bachelor's degree is...

Aug 16, 2025

Marion Lydia Jamison of Newark, Delaware, died August 16, 2025, on her 92nd birthday after a short illness.

Marion was born on August 16, 1933, to Henry Wilmont Walls and Marion Steward Walls in the Aston Mills section of Aston Township, Pennsylvania. Marion was a 1951 graduate of Media High School. She married in 1956 to Thomas...

Aug 16, 2025

Charles "Chase" Smith, 73 of Ridley Township passed away on August 16, 2025.  He was born and raised in Elizabeth, NJ.

Chase was a graduate of Roselle Catholic High School, class of 1970. In 1973 he graduated from the 88th Class of the New Jersey State Police Academy. During his 30 year career as a State Trooper...

Aug 12, 2025

Robert Lawrence "Larry" Swavely, 83 of Holmes died on August 12, 2025 at his home.  Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Roy C. and Elise (nee Appenzeller) Swavely.

Larry had been employed as an assembler at The Budd Company for 30 years before his retirement in 1999.  He was a member at the...

Aug 10, 2025

David Keith Noah, also known as Diamond Dave, 56 of Ridley Park, PA died on August 10, 2025 at Riddle Memorial Hospital. David was born in Rochester, PA, and then lived in Beaver, PA before moving to Ridley Park twelve years ago.

He was a graduate of Beaver Area High School, class of 1987 and also attended...

Aug 7, 2025

Leigh Butler Glusac (nee Derrickson), 43 of Ridley Township died on August 7, 2025 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

Leigh was a graduate of Strath Haven High School, class of 2000 and was employed as a Patient Access Supervisor at Nemour's Children Hospital.  Leigh's hobbies included reading, kayaking, traveling, going to the beach and attending concerts, but...