Mary Ellen Noel (Nee Cunningham)
Jan 7, 2016
Mary Ellen Cunningham Noel, of Bryn Mawr, passed away on January 7, 2016 after a long illness surrounded by the love of family and friends. Born in Darby and raised in Brookhaven, she was a daughter of Charles and Helen Graham Cunningham and resided in Westtown before moving to her late residence in 1984. Mary Ellen was a longtime real...
Josephine H. Whittaker (Nee Curran)
Jan 6, 2016
Josephine H. Curran Whittaker, 81, of Aston died January 5, 2016 at her home after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Douglass Township, PA she was a daughter of the late John F. and Stella D. Christman Curran and lived in Chester before moving to Aston in 1960. Mrs. Whittaker was a devoted wife, mother, grand and great...
Gary J. Diillio
Jan 4, 2016
Gary J. DiIllio, 68, of Prospect Park died January 4, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Philadelphia and reared in Ridley Park, he was a son of the late Frank A. and Mildred Laurelli DiIllio and moved to his late residence in 1978. Gary attended Ridley Park High School and Delaware County Community College and graduated...
Harry D. Moore
Jan 3, 2016
Harry D. Moore, 66, of Holmes died January 3, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Chester and reared in Linwood, he was a lifelong resident of Delaware County. Harry graduated from Chichester High School, class of 1967 and served in the US Army during Vietnam. He was most recently employed by Acme Markets in Media...
John Albert Whittaker, Jr.
Dec 28, 2015
John Albert Whittaker, Jr., 89 of Aston died December 28, 2015 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor. Born in Whitemarsh Township he was son of the late John Albert and Lydia B. Shupe Whittaker, he lived in Chester before moving to Aston in 1960. Mr. Whittaker was a veteran of the U.S. Navy who served during World War II and...
William J. Sekel
Dec 28, 2015
William J. Sekel, 73 of Ridley Park died December 28, 2015 at Broomall Health & Rehab. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of William J. and Mildred DiCicco Sekel and lived in Chester before moving to his late residence 50 years ago. William graduated from St. James High School, class of 1960 and was employed by Acme Markets. He...
Shawn F. Henry
Dec 26, 2015
Shawn F. Henry, 33 of Woodlyn died suddenly December 26, 2015. Born in Upland, he was the son of Susan B. Montgomery Henry and Brian D. Henry and was a lifelong resident of Ridley Township. Shawn graduated from Ridley High School, class of 2000 and was employed by Universal Pressure Pumping, Inc. He served in the US Navy from 2001-2006....
Clifford E. Mccleaft
Dec 24, 2015
Clifford E. McCleaft 89 of Potter County, died December 24, 2015 at Keystone Villa in Ephrata, PA. Born in Aston Mills, PA, he was the son of the late Clifford and Anna Pennington McCleaft. Clifford was a truck driver for J. Ray Patterson, retiring in 1988 and previously worked at General Steel Company. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran,...
Daniel J. Ryan
Dec 22, 2015
Daniel J. Ryan, 88, of Woodlyn died December 22, 2015 at Prospect Park Health and Rehab. Born in Darby, he was son of the late John Joseph and Helen Marie Kennedy Ryan and has resided at his late residence for 80 years. Daniel graduated from Ridley Township High School, class of 1945 and worked as a tool and die maker...
Pauline Shaw (Nee Fleuhart)
Dec 18, 2015
Pauline Fleuhart Shaw, 93, of Aston died December 18, 2015 at Sterling Healthcare & Rehab Center. Born in Cape Charles, VA, she was a daughter of the late Elwood and Emiline Fleuhart Shaw and resided in Chester prior to moving to her late residence in 1967. Pauline loved animals and listening to gospel music but most important was her home,...
Rosella F. Dezzi (Nee Merker)
Dec 18, 2015
1919-2015 Rosella F. Merker Dezzi, 96, of Milmont Park died December 18, 2015 at Brandywine Assisted Living in Toms River, NJ. Born in Philadelphia, a daughter of the late Jacob and Pauline Becker Merker, she lived in Southwest Philadelphia prior to moving to Milmont Park. Mrs. Dezzi was a member of Our Lady of Peace R.C. Church where she was...
Carrie Elizabeth Duck
Dec 15, 2015
Carrie Elizabeth (Libby) Duck 77 of Newark, died December 15, 2015 at Heartland Hospice in Wilmington. Born in Crum Lynne, Carrie lived there until moving to her late residence in 1971. She was last employed at Scott Paper Company for 25 years, retiring in 1992. Carrie enjoyed casino trips. Carrie was the wife of the late Sam Duck who died...
Jacqueline M. Feudo (Nee Mulholland)
Dec 14, 2015
Jacqueline M. Mulholland Feudo, 83, longtime resident of Ridley Park died December 14, 2015 at Taylor Hospice Residence. Born in the Mayfair Section of Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Robert Raymond and Mildred Jones Mulholland. Jacqueline attended Frankford High School and was a member of Our Lady of Peace R.C. Church. She loved animals, bird watching and...
Josephine A. Zarro (Nee Ginestar)
Dec 12, 2015
Josephine A. Ginestar Zarro, 87, of Milmont Park, died December 12, 2015 at Taylor Hospital. Born in White Plains, NY, she was a daughter of the late Jose and Lena Minchella Ginestar and has resided at her late residence since 1958. Jo was a graduate of White Plains High School, class of 1946, and a member of Our Lady of...
Stager B. King, Jr.
Dec 12, 2015
Stager B. King, Jr., 67, of Woodlyn, passed peacefully December 12, 2015 at Taylor Hospice Residence. Born in Norristown, he was a son of the late Stager B. King and Dolores Odess. Stager was a longtime Ridley Township resident and retired from the Ridley Township Sanitation Department after 46 years of service. He also worked at Fox Grove Marina. Stager...
Edward R. Mcdonald
Dec 11, 2015
Edward R. McDonald 84 of Aston, died December 11, 2015 at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Born in Duncott, PA, he was son of the late George A. and Catherine Lipsett McDonald and lived in Yeadon before moving to his late residence 48 years ago. Ed was an Engineering Manager at Boeing Company, retiring in 1995. He was a graduate of Roman...
William V. Seitz
Dec 10, 2015
William V. Seitz 78 of Ridley Park, died December 10, 2015 at Crozer Chester Medical Center. Born in Philadelphia, he lived in Folcroft before moving to his late residence in 1974. Bill was a Signal Maintainer at Amtrak. He was a member of the Ridley Park Presbyterian Church and a graduate of Sharon Hill High School, class of 1956. He...
John W. Hunter
Dec 5, 2015
John W. Hunter, 91, of Swarthmorewood, died December 5, 2015 at his home. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late William and Mary Cassidy Hunter and resided in Norwood before moving to his late residence 58 years ago. John was a graduate of Glen-Nor High School, class of 1942 and was a decorated WWII veteran, serving in...
Mary A. Slesicki (Nee Stahl)
Dec 5, 2015
1919-2015 Mary A. Stahl Slesicki, 96, a lifelong resident of Aston died December 5, 2015 at Fair Acres Geriatric Center. Born in Lenni, she was daughter of the late Henry and Mary Oppdenaker Stahl. Mary was a member of St. Francis de Sales R.C. Church where she was a volunteer and a former member of the Women's Club. She enjoyed...
Dorothy C. Smitham (Nee Turner)
Dec 4, 2015
1918-2015 Dorothy C. Turner Smitham, 97, a lifelong resident of Aston passed peacefully into the arms of her loving Savior on December 4, 2015. Born in Aston Mills she was daughter of the late Raymond D. and Margaret Platt Turner. She was a graduate of Chester High School, class of 1936. Dottie had previously worked at the Chester Times (now...
