Michael J. Maholik
Oct 13, 2016
Michael J. Maholik, 48, lifelong resident of Aston died on October 13, 2016 at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Born in Upper Darby, he was the son of Claire DeLowery Maholik and the late Joseph M. Maholik. Michael was employed as an independent subcontracting union worker for utility companies. Michael is survived by his siblings, Barbara Armstrong, Elizabeth "Pudge" Maholik, Andrew Maholik,...
Stephen P. Dick
Oct 13, 2016
Stephen P. Dick 75 of Woodlyn, died October 13, 2016 after a long and courageous battle with lymphoma. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Stephen A. and Eva Matura Dick and has been a resident of Ridley Township for the past 54 years. He was last employed by Rothrock Chevrolet in Springfield as Internet Sales Manager...
Joan Ryan (Nee Clay)
Oct 11, 2016
Joan Clay Ryan, 87, long time resident of Ridley Park, died October 11, 2016. Born in Springfield, she was the daughter of the late Alvin A. and Elizabeth McNally Clay. Joan was a graduate of Notre Dame High School for Girls, class of 1946. She married psychologist, Frank R. Ryan and they had ten children. Joan enrolled in college at...
Elizabeth L. “Betty” Moyer (Nee Gear)
Oct 11, 2016
Elizabeth L. "Betty" Gear Moyer, 96, of Ridley Park died October 11, 2016 at Brinton Manor. Born and raised in Glenolden, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Frances Slocum Lafferty and resided in Bethel Twp. before moving to her late residence in 1985. Betty was a graduate of Glen-Nor High School, class of 1938 and was employed...
Pauline C. Mathusek (Nee Paulishak)
Oct 8, 2016
Pauline C. Paulishak Mathusek, 95, of Swansboro, NC died October 8, 2016 at Carteret Health Care. Born in Olyphant, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Julia Petryk Paulishak and resided in Ridley Park for 57 years before moving to her late residence three years ago. Pauline was employed by Midvalley Textile Mill making nylon netting to...
Robert "Bob" M. Faverio
Oct 8, 2016
1931-2016 Robert "Bob" M. Faverio, 85 of Aston died October 8, 2016 at Pembrooke Nursing Home. Born in Chester, son of the late Louis P. and Mary Albany Faverio, he had been a resident of Aston for the past 51 years. Bob was a graduate of Chester High School, class of 1949 where he excelled at baseball and basketball. Bob...
Irene Manata (Nee Frederick )
Oct 5, 2016
Irene Frederick Manata, 85, of Holmes passed on to her eternal rest October 5, 2016 at the Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor. Born in Lexington, KY, she was the daughter of the late John David and Lena Newby Frederick and resided in Chester before moving to her late residence in 1954. Irene was the first female supervisor of the testing...
William J. Hearn
Oct 4, 2016
William J. Hearn, 64, of Reading, PA went home to be with the Lord on October 4, 2016 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Edwin T. and Margaret O'Brien Hearn and resided in Sharon Hill before moving to his late residence 16 years ago. William was a graduate...
Patricia A. Kelsey (Fox)
Oct 4, 2016
Patricia A. Fox Kelsey 65 of West Grove, died October 4, 2016 at Chester County Hospital. Born in Upland, she lived in Brookhaven and Aston before moving to her late residence 35 years ago. Patricia was an Inspector for the Franklin Mint for 10 years until 1980. She was a graduate of Sun Valley High School, class of 1970. She...
John C. Trapp
Sep 30, 2016
John C. Trapp, 77, of Claymont, DE died September 30, 2016 at his home. Born in Harrisonville, MO, he was the son of the late John Lawrence Trapp and Mildred W. Collins Trapp. John was a graduate of Chester High School, class of 1956 and served in the US Navy. He also served and retired from the US Air Force,...
Bob Williams
Sep 29, 2016
Bob "Rebel" and "Shorty" Williams, 79, of Ridley Park died September 29, 2016 at his home. A Proud Tarheel born in Williamston, NC, he was the son of the late Lollie and Ala Belle Council Williams. Bob resided in Philadelphia before moving to his late residence 21 years ago. Bob graduated from the School of Hard Knocks at 2301 Island...
Joseph G. Sheffer
Sep 27, 2016
Joseph G. Sheffer, 72, lifelong resident of Ridley Park, died September 27, 2016 at his home. Born in Darby, he was the son of the late Joseph Grant and Gundvor Sather Sheffer. Joseph was a graduate of Ridley Park High School, class of 1962, where he was the captain of the football team. Joseph was employed as President of Robert...
Ruth Eleanor "Ellie" Moyer
Sep 26, 2016
Ruth Eleanor "Ellie" Saylor Moyer 87 of Southampton, died on September 26, 2016 at Southampton Estates. Born in Kimberton, she was a longtime resident of Aston and lived at Granite Farms before moving to her late residence three years ago. Ellie was an active member of Mount Hope United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Spring City High School...
Pauline E. Moore (Nee Woodward)
Sep 25, 2016
Pauline E. Woodward Moore, 84, formerly of Crum Lynne, died September 25, 2016 at Cape Regional Medical Center. Born in Gettysburg, she was the daughter of the late Clarence E. and Jeanetta Barnes Woodward. Pauline was a graduate of Glen-Nor High School, class of 1950 and a member of St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church. She was an avid bingo...
Francis M. "Frank" Ryan
Sep 23, 2016
Francis M. Ryan, 66, of Clifton Heights died September 23, 2016 at his home. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was a lifelong resident of Delaware County. Frank was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 1968 and he attended Temple University. Frank was an avid Philly sports fan and he enjoyed camping and fishing but most important was time...
Bette Williams (Nee Smith)
Sep 22, 2016
1930-2016 Bette Smith Williams, 86 of Chester died September 22, 2016 at her home. Born in Nanticoke, PA she was the daughter of the late Robert and Maude Palmer Smith. Bette was a graduate of Chester High School, class of 1948 and received a Bachelor's Degree in Music from Beaver College in 1952. She was a Music Teacher at Christopher...
Joseph J. “Joe” Mchenry, Jr.
Sep 20, 2016
Joseph J. "Joe" McHenry, 62, of Prospect Park, was stricken suddenly and died on September 20, 2016, on his way home from a trip with his wife to Ireland. Joe and his wife Kate traveled to Ireland as the first of many trips they planned as he started his retirement. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Florence McHenry...
Stanley John Ciekawy
Sep 20, 2016
Stanley John Ciekawy, 92, of Granite Farms Estates, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2016 in the arms of loved ones. Stanley will be remembered for his bright smile, enthusiasm, compassion and curiosity about the world. He was nicknamed "Foxy" both for his humor and ability to solve problems. Born in Chester, PA on March 13, 1924, he was the...
Nancy R. Koza (Nee Rogers)
Sep 17, 2016
Nancy R. Rogers Koza, 77, of Ridley Park died September 17, 2016 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor. Born in Olean, NY, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Angelina Ross Rogers and resided in East Lansdowne prior to moving to her late residence in 1963. Nancy was a graduate of Lansdowne Aldan High School, class of 1956...
Richard L. Holefelder
Sep 17, 2016
Richard L. Holefelder, 48, of Essington, died September 17, 2016 at home. Born in Middletown Township, he lived most of his life in Brookhaven before moving to his late residence 25 years ago. Richard was employed by K.A. Gieder Construction. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren at Smedley Park skipping rocks, hiking and fishing and he recently started researching...
