Obituaries

Michael L. Kirschling      "Mr. Mike"

Michael L. Kirschling "Mr. Mike"

Oct 11, 2026

Michael L. Kirschling

“Mr. Mike”

June 18, 1944 – October 11, 2026

Michael L. Kirschling, affectionately known to everyone as “Mr. Mike,” age 82, passed away on October 11, 2026, in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. Michael was born and raised in New Jersey and graduated from St. James High School in Carneys Point, New Jersey, Class of 1962. He went on to enjoy a long...

Barbara L. Antonelli

Barbara L. Antonelli

Oct 11, 2026

Barbara L. Antonelli, 73, of Upper Chichester, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2026.

Raised in Brookhaven, Barbara graduated from Sun Valley High School in 1971. She devoted her professional career to caring for women through her work at Planned Parenthood.

Barb loved spending time at the family vacation home in Lewes, Delaware. Family visits meant long days at Rehoboth...

James A. Roberts

James A. Roberts

Oct 10, 2026

James A. Roberts, age 61, a resident of Swarthmore, PA, passed away on October 10, 2026 in Bryn Mawr, PA. Jim was born in Chester, PA, and raised in Concordville, PA. Graduating from Garnet Valley High School where he was the Captain and starting Shortstop for the baseball team, leading them all the way to the State Championship series. Jim...

Constance M. Mallon

Constance M. Mallon

Oct 9, 2026

Constance M. Mallon (née Delozier)

With full hearts, our family celebrates the extraordinary life of Constance "Connie" M. Mallon (née Delozier). A proud daughter of Ridley Township, Delaware County, Mom possessed a rare, effortless poise that truly transcended. She was a singular spirit who embraced adventure, fun, and everyday joy, yet carried herself with an unmistakable elegance and natural charm that...

Carol Gene Mazzeo

Carol Gene Mazzeo

Oct 6, 2026

Carol Gene Mazzeo

August 6, 1946 - October 6, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carol Gene Mazzeo, age 80, of Chester Heights, Pennsylvania.

Carol moved to Chester Heights at age 14 and remained a proud, lifelong resident. Over the decades, she served as a true pillar of the community, channeling her passion for sports into her...

Darlene "Patty" Laws

Darlene "Patty" Laws

Oct 1, 2026

If you knew Darlene "Patty" Laws, you knew the music was always one.

Born in the heart of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and a proud graduate of West Philadelphia High School, Patty carried that unmistakable Philly soul wherever she went - shopping bag in one hand, a dance move ready, and a travel bag never too far away.

Patty embraced life with...

Patricia M. Pierdomenico

Patricia M. Pierdomenico

Sep 28, 2026

Patty M. (Kennedy) Pierdomenico, age 73, of Aston PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on September 28th, 2026.Born and raised in Trainer, Pennsylvania, Patty would go on to attend Resurrection of Our Lord Parochial School in Chester, PA, and Notre Dame Girl's Catholic High School in Moylan, PA. Patty retired from the Penn-Delco School District...

Kathleen L. Ebling

Kathleen L. Ebling

Sep 26, 2026

Kathleen "Kathy" Ebling (née Bateman)

August 2, 1951- September 26, 2026

Kathy passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.

Born and raised in Chester, Pennsylvania, Kathy was a proud graduate of Chester High School, Class of 1969. She was the beloved daughter of the late Mary Miller Bateman and Thomas V. Bateman, Jr.

Kathy dedicated much of her life to service, family, faith,...

Raymond C. Perko

Raymond C. Perko

Sep 25, 2026

Raymond C. Perko, 90, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2026. He was born on November 14, 1935, in Shamokin, Pennsylvania. He was raised in Upland, Pa, before moving to Aston and later West Chester.

Raymond was a talented and accomplished Interior Designer and Interior Space Planner, who loved what he did, and whose career took him across the United States...

Kirsten Irene Newman-Teissier

Kirsten Irene Newman-Teissier

Sep 24, 2026

Kirsten Irene Newman-Teissier, 56, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2026, surrounded by family and close friends.

 Kirsten was born at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas, to Robert Firth Newman Jr. and Mildred Irene Haeckel Newman. She grew up in Wallingford, Pennsylvania, before moving to Chicago, where she met Nathanael "Nat" Teissier, the love of her life, and instantly became the...

Sam Layne

Sam Layne

Sep 24, 2026

Sam Layne (Sammie Dwayne Layne), 89, of Bethel Township, Pennsylvania, passed away at home on September 24, 2026.

Born September 15, 1937, in Arkansas, he moved to West Chester, Pennsylvania, as a young child and grew up in Garnet Valley, PA. He met his wife, Joan (née England), while they were both attending Media High School. They married shortly after graduation...

Pauline M. Adkins

Pauline M. Adkins

Sep 22, 2026

Pauline M. Adkins, age 87, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Pottstown, PA, on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, surrounded by her loving friends.

Born in Chester, PA, she was the daughter of the late William Nickle Jr. and Pauline Nickle (Butler). She was raised in Trainer, PA, alongside her brothers, William and Robert Nickle, and graduated...

Edward S. Jansen

Edward S. Jansen

Sep 21, 2026

Edward S. Jansen, 79, of Boothwyn passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, September 21, 2026. Born in Kingston, Pennsylvania, he was raised in Delaware County and was a 1965 graduate of Chester High School.

Following graduation Edward honorably served our nation in the United States Army during Vietnam.

He was self-employed for much of his life serving as a roofer...

Christine Joan Trabulsi

Christine Joan Trabulsi

Sep 20, 2026

Christine Joan Trabulsi, 85, of Garnet Valley passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at Riddle Memorial Hospital in Media, Pennsylvania.

Born in London, England, Christine immigrated to the United States in 1958. She went on to earn a bachelor's degree in biology from the College of William & Mary before pursuing her calling in nursing. She earned both a...

Beth Anne Kucharik

Beth Anne Kucharik

Sep 16, 2026

Beth Anne Kucharik, 67, of Chadds Ford passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at Riddle Memorial Hospital in Media, Pennsylvania. Born in Phoenixville, she was a 1976 graduate of Phoenixville High School.

She found joy in the simple pleasures like curling up and watching a wide variety of movies or bingeing a fun TV show, reading a good book,...

Scott Robert Armstrong

Scott Robert Armstrong

Sep 15, 2026

Scott Robert Armstrong, age 63, a resident of Aston, PA, passed away on September 15, 2026, at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD. Scott was born in Media, PA, and was a graduate of Sun Valley High School, Class of 1981. He served his country proudly as a member of the United States Army 101st Airborne Division, "The Screaming...

Theresa A Paoletti

Theresa A Paoletti

Sep 10, 2026

Theresa "Terry" Paoletti, née McGrath, age 64, of Brookhaven, PA, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2026, at Riddle Hospital.Born and raised in New Jersey, Terry was the proud graduate of Haddon Heights High School. She devoted much of her life to caring for and giving to others. Terry was known for her kind and generous heart, always willing to...

Joanne F. Hinterlong

Joanne F. Hinterlong

Sep 8, 2026

Joanne F. Hinterlong, age 65, a lifelong resident of Chester, PA, passed away at her home on September 8, 2026. Joanne was a graduate of Chester High School. Over the years she held many jobs, working as a cook at Taylor Hospital and Belvedere Nursing Home, a check cashing clerk, at a laundry mat, and at Amelia's Supermarket and Sam...

Michael Haase

Michael Haase

Sep 8, 2026

Michael S. Haase, 56, of Upper Chichester passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Riddle Hospital, Media, Pennsylvania. Born in Ridgewood, New Jersey, he was a 1988 graduate of Lakeland High School in Wanaque, New Jersey.

Mike began excelling in sports at a very young age. His natural talents and true sportsmanship beliefs led him to become an invaluable...

Anna Marie Vile

Anna Marie Vile

Sep 7, 2026

Anna Vile passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on September 7, 2026, at the age of 85. She was born on April 13, 1941, to the late Albert and Maria Sassone.

Anna grew up in South Philadelphia and was a graduate of Saint Maria Goretti High School. She is survived by her sister, Theresa Guarracino. She was preceded in...