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John S. Volpe
Sep 10, 2016
1929-2016 John S. Volpe, 86 of Aston died September 10, 2016 at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Born in Chester, son of the late Salvatore and Rose Fusco Volpe, he lived in Parkside before moving to his late residence in 1970. Mr. Volpe served in the U.S. Navy and was a decorated Korean War Veteran, he was employed as a Printer Mechanic...
Dorothy E. Sciarra (Nee Mills)
Sep 9, 2016
1929-2016 Dorothy E. Sciarra (nee Mills), age 87 of Swarthmorewood passed peacefully on Friday Sept. 9, 2016 surrounded by her family. Homemaker, world traveler, seamstress, cook, gardener, and an avid bowler she was born in Philadelphia to the late Harry and Catherine Moran Mills she resided in Swarthmorewood for 60 years. In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in...
Patricia A. Fausnaught (Nee Judge)
Sep 8, 2016
Patricia A. Fausnaught (nee Judge) passed away peacefully on September 8, 2016. She was born on August 7, 1933 in Scranton, PA to Joseph and Winifred (nee Pugh) Judge. In addition to her parents, Pat was predeceased in 2014 by her husband of 63 years, Albert, her sister Margaret Stewart, and her brother Joseph Judge. Pat and Al were actively...
Nicandro "Nick" Matteo
Sep 8, 2016
Nicandro J. "Nick" Matteo 65 of Newark, DE, formerly of Philadelphia, died on September 8, 2016. Nick was the son of the late Rocco D. Matteo and stepfather of the late John Caserta. He is survived his wife, Anita Gulla Matteo; his mother Antoinette Caranci Matteo; brothers, Rocco D. Matteo, Jr., Dr. Anthony J. Matteo, M.D. and Marc Matteo; his...
Vera R. Lynn (Nee Hoven)
Sep 2, 2016
Vera R. Hoven Lynn, 83, of Aston died September 2, 2016 at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Born and raised in Chester, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary R. Martin Hoven and moved to her late residence 61 years ago. Vera was a graduate of St. Basil's Academy, class of 1950 and was employed as an Auditor in...
Peter P. Bocchino, Jr.
Aug 31, 2016
Peter P. Bocchino, Jr., 82, of Wilmington, DE died August 31, 2016 at his home. Born and raised in Chester, he was the son of the late Peter P. and Helen Felack Bocchino and resided in Claymont, DE before moving to his late residence in 1988. Peter served in the US Navy during the Korean War and was last employed...
Mary Lou Gray
Aug 30, 2016
Mary Lou Gray, 72 of Folsom died on August 30, 2016 at Taylor Hospice Residence. Born in Ridley Park, she lived in Prospect Park before moving to her late residence in 1969. She was an Office Manager for Haldy McIntosh Associates in Media for 40 years, retiring in 2015. She was a member of Our Lady of Peace R.C. Church,...
Julia Pushkar (Nee Pisechko)
Aug 30, 2016
Julia Pushkar, 93, of Ridley Park died August 30, 2016 at Conner Williams Nursing Home. Born in Jessup, PA, she was the daughter of the late Wasyl and Pauline Kril Pisechko and resided in Philadelphia before moving to her late residence 50 years ago. Julia was a graduate of Throop High School, class of 1941 and was employed by Clifton...
Raymond G. Kirchdoerfer
Aug 29, 2016
Raymond G. Kirchdoerfer, 75, of Aston died August 29, 2016 at his home. Born in Hazleton, PA, he was the son of the late George and Leornora Faux Kirchdoerfer and resided in Marshallton, DE before moving to his late residence 47 years ago. Raymond was a graduate of Conrad High School, class of 1959 and served in the US Navy...
Myrtle I. Allen (Nee Peppel)
Aug 23, 2016
Myrtle I. Peppel Allen, 90 of Upper Chichester, passed on August 23, 2016 at her home. Born in Kittanning, PA, she lived in Chester before moving to her late residence 46 years ago. She was a graduate of Chester High, class of 1944 and worked at Miller-Flounders Dairy until her husband returned from the army after serving during World War...
James L. Bogan
Aug 21, 2016
James L. Bogan 75, of Smyrna, Delaware, formerly of Ridley Park and Philadelphia, died on August 21, 2016 at his home. Born in Philadelphia, he has lived at his late residence for the past three years. He formerly owned and operated The Package Store in Philadelphia and previously worked for The Philadelphia Bulletin. He was a U.S. Army veteran and...
Susan C. Moon
Aug 19, 2016
Susan C. Moon 61 of Brookhaven, died on August 19, 2016 at her home. Born in Chester, Susan lived in Chester Township before moving to her late residence 17 years ago. Susan was a member of Our Lady of Charity R.C. Church. She was a graduate of Holy Child Academy, class of 1972 and a member of their Alumni. Susan...
William J. Tini, Sr.
Aug 19, 2016
William J. Tini, Sr., 91, of Upland died August 19, 2016 at the home of his daughter, Pearl. Born in Lansford, PA, he was the son of the late Gaetano Tini from Teramo, Italy and the late Lena Paolucci Tini from L'Aquila, Italy. William resided in Brookhaven before moving to his late residence in 1990. William entered the US Army...
Sue Ann Mccann (Nee Worrall)
Aug 19, 2016
Sue Ann Worrall McCann, 77, of Media passed away on Friday evening August 19, 2016, surrounded by her family. Born in Chester, Sue was the daughter of the late Reverend H. Lewis and Naomi J. Lilley Worrall, and resided in Folcroft before moving to her late residence in 1975. Sue was a graduate of Chester High School, class of 1957...
Gail Ann Fachét (Nee Bartish)
Aug 19, 2016
Gail Ann Bartish Fachét, of Ridley Park went to meet the Lord peacefully August 23, 2016 surrounded by her loving family at her home. Born in Upland, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Rose Festee Bartish. Gail was a graduate of Ridley Park High School, class of 1960 and worked for the Boeing Company. She was a...
Joanne Patricia Haley (Nee Donohue)
Aug 15, 2016
Joanne Patricia Donohue Haley, 79, of Brookhaven died August 15, 2016 at Fair Acres Geriatric Center. Born in Darby, she was the daughter of the late Paul L. and Kathryn M. Riley Donohue and resided in Sharon Hill before moving to her late residence in 1965. Joanne was a graduate of Holy Child Academy, class of 1954 and the Fitzgerald...
Sandra L. Kelly (Nee Williams)
Aug 14, 2016
Sandra L. Williams Kelly, 67, of Ridley Park died August 14, 2016 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor. Born in Upper Darby, she was the daughter of Jean Smith Williams and the late Paul Williams. Sandra was a graduate of Springfield High School, class of 1966 and was employed as a claims clerk for Travelers Insurance for five years. She...
Sandra J. “Sandie” Krauss (Nee Newman)
Aug 11, 2016
Sandra J. "Sandie" Newman Krauss, 76, of Folsom died August 11, 2016 at home. Born and raised in Chester, she was the daughter of the late Allen James and Dorothy Jones Newman and moved to her late residence in 1964. Sandie was a graduate of Chester High School, class of 1958 and the Delaware Hospital School of Nursing, class of...
Lorraine E. Mcateer (Nee Booth)
Aug 9, 2016
Lorraine E. Booth McAteer, 88, of Folsom died August 9, 2016 at Taylor Hospice Residence. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late William and Dorothy Van Dyke Booth. Lorraine spent her early years in Chester and moved to her late residence in 1971. Lorraine was employed as a manager at the Van Heusen store in Upland and...
Kathleen J. Holland (Nee Lafferty)
Aug 8, 2016
Kathleen J. Lafferty Holland, 91, a lifelong resident of Aston died on August 8, 2016 at Crozer-Chester Medical Center. Born in Philadelphia she was daughter of the late John and Sarah Kelly Lafferty. She was a member of The Church of St. Joseph and was a proud housewife, businesswoman and author. She was wife of the late Charles R. Holland...
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