Obituaries

Dec 12, 2025

Ruthanne Crawford, age 75, passed away on December 12, 2025. Her obituary will be published shortly.

Visitation: Monday, December 22, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Nolan-Fidale Funeral Home, Ltd., 5980 Chichester Avenue, Aston, PA 19014Burial: Private

Dec 11, 2025

George Paul Gasper, a man who never minced words, passed away peacefully at the age of 75 on December 11, 2025. George - an incredibly generous human being - lived life his way, surrounding himself as often as possible with family, friends, and good food.

Born and raised in South Philadelphia, George (the son of George and Mary) was a proud...

Dec 10, 2025

Margaret K. Walters, age 98, passed away on December 10, 2025, at her granddaughters home in Clifton Heights, PA. Margaret was born in Fulton, TN, and would eventually settle in Dover, Delaware with her husband, Tracy. Following 40 years of service, Margaret retired from Sears in 1994. She filled her free time with gardening, and she always looked forward to...

Dec 9, 2025

Ronald "Ron" Mrjenovich, 48, of West Chester, Pennsylvania, tragically passed away on December 9, 2025.

Born in Hammond, Indiana, Ron lived a life defined by independence, adventure, and an unmistakable free spirit. Over the years he traveled across the country, calling many places home- including Colorado, Nebraska, Arizona, and Iowa - and leaving lasting impressions everywhere he went.

He cherished...

Dec 9, 2025

John Ellis, 70, of Brookhaven passed away peacefully at Jeanes Hospital on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Born in Affaltrach, Germany and raised in Upland, Pennsylvania. He was an area resident for most of his life and attended Collingdale High School.

John was retired from the Philadelphia Regional Produce Market after working 30+ years as a Produce Selector and was a...

Dec 9, 2025

Anna Mae Markley (nee Devine), age 82, of Aston, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children, on December 9, 2025. Born and raised in Clifton Heights PA to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (nee Connor) Devine, Anna Mae was a graduate of Archbishop Prendergast High School, Class of 1961. A woman of deep faith, Anna Mae was a longtime...

Dec 8, 2025

Penny Rybak, 81, a longtime resident of Aston, PA, passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, December 8, 2025. She was born in Chester, PA, raised in Eddystone, PA, and she was a graduate of Notre Dame High School.Penny was authentic, kind, and charismatic. She cherished her family above all, especially time spent with her children and grandchildren. In...

Dec 7, 2025

Lyubov Samsonov, age 91, passed away on December 7, 2025. Family and friends are welcome to join the service online through the Zoom link below.

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Dec 6, 2025

Theresa Mary "Terry" Thompson, age 81, passed away on December 6th, 2025.

Terry was raised in West Chester, PA, and spent most of her life in Springfield, PA, before most recently residing in Glen Mills. She earned her undergraduate degree from West Chester University, and later completed graduate studies at Villanova University and Temple University.

A lifelong educator, Terry served...

Dec 3, 2025

Ronald G. "Ron" Rosin, age 84, passed away on December 3, 2025. Born and raised in Missoula, Montana, Ron carried the values of the Northwest throughout his life: independence, respect for nature, and a deep sense of responsibility to others. After graduating high school, he proudly served in the United States Army. Following his military service, he earned a bachelor's...

Nov 30, 2025

Dawn M. Smith (nee Gallagher), age 60, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family after a brave battle with cancer. A lifelong resident of Delaware County, Dawn had called Garnet Valley home for the past 20 years. Dawn graduated from Ridley High School in 1983 and later attended Immaculata College. For two decades, Dawn dedicated...

Nov 28, 2025

Rev. Dr. Michael Gregory Merkel died on Friday, November 28, 2025. Michael was born in Bowmanstown, Pennsylvania, and attended Muhlenberg College and the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia. Michael was bestowed an Honorary Doctorate from Muhlenberg in 1994. For over 50 years, he served as a pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. During his time in ministry, he...

Nov 27, 2025

Lorraine A. (née Wildrick) O'Donnell McGuirk, age 88, passed away peacefully at home on November 27, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born in Hazleton, PA, she moved to Upland at a young age and graduated from Eddystone High School. Lorraine raised her family in Aston before settling in Folsom in 1982, where she made countless memories with those she...

Nov 25, 2025

Kimberly Ann Buffington, age 65 of Eddystone, PA, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Kimmie was born in Chester PA, November 20, 1960. Daughter of the late Nancy Cowan. She graduated from Ridley High school class of '78 and Crozer Radiology Technology. Kimmie worked as an Xray technologist (RT) and CT technologist at Crozer hospital for...

Nov 24, 2025

John G. "Jack" Rock III, 81, of Upper Chichester passed away peacefully on Monday, November 24, 2025, at Riddle Hospital, Media, Pennsylvania.

Jack was born and raised in Springfield, Pennsylvania and was a 1962 graduate of Springfield High School.

Jack honorably served our nation in the United States Marine Corps reserves and started his professional...

Nov 23, 2025

Donald Rudd Jones, Sr., a resident of Glen Mills, PA, passed away unexpectedly on November 23, 2025. He was born in Danville, VA, and raised in Hershey, PA, where he attended the Milton Hershey School for Boys. Shortly after graduating, he joined the United States Navy and began a lifelong career that spanned more than 30 years. His service...

Nov 18, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of James "Jamo" Boyda, age 75, who left us peacefully on November 18, 2025, at Paoli Hospital. A cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Jim was born and raised in Chester, Pennsylvania. He attended St. Hedwig's Parochial School and graduated from St. James Catholic High School, Class of...

Nov 15, 2025

Maureen C. Brake, age 80, passed away on November 15th, 2025, in Henderson, Nevada. Maureen was born and raised in Chester, PA, and attended St. Roberts and then Notre Dame High School in Moylan, PA. In the following years, Maureen would go on to study at both Widener and Neumann Universities. She was a longtime resident of West Chester,...

Nov 14, 2025

Danine Oropeza, 39, of Aston, Pennsylvania passed away at her home on Friday, November 14, 2025. Born in Chester, Pennsylvania, she was an area resident her entire life and graduated from Sun Valley High School.

Danine was an excellent mother, who cherished time spent with children more than anything. During her younger years she loved traveling to the beach with friends...

Nov 14, 2025

John B. Felton, Jr., age 74, passed away on November 14, 2025. He was raised in Wallingford, PA, and was a graduate of Nether Providence High School, Class of 1969. John went on to earn his degree from Ithaca College and later received his MBA from Golden Gate University. After college, he spent several years in upstate New York...