All Obituaries

Robert A. "Bob" Battista, age 68, a current resident of Boothwyn, PA passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on June 28, 2022. Bob was born and raised in Yeadon, PA and was a graduate of Yeadon High School. He eventually retired from the US Post Office after working for 41 years at the office in Bryn Mawr. Bob was an avid Philadelphia Sports fan and enjoyed fishing in his free time. His favorite thing was spending time with all of his grandchildren!   Bob was...

Rodger T. Fitzsimmons, age 63, passed away on June 27, 2022. Rodger was reared and educated in Springfield PA where he was a 1977 graduate of Springfield High School. Rodger was a parishioner of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Springfield and was employed by Videon Dodge of Newtown Square, PA. He was the son of the late Lawrence J. and Mary E. Fitzsimmons and brother of the late Lawrence J. Fitzsimmons, Jr. Survivors: His siblings: Denise Fitzsimmons and Glenn Fitzsimmons (Gwen),...

Janet Mae Symonds, age 83, passed away June 26, 2022 in Danbury, CT. She was born May 10, 1939 in Syracuse, NY into the Ostrander family. She married friend and love James Roger Symonds who preceded her in death in 1991. Janet loved unconditionally and her unwavering faith codified the life she shared with us all. She loved to celebrate her Christian roots ... making each holiday special by decorating, baking and celebrating the joys each had to offer. Janet's passion was children ......

Mary E. Thomas, age 79, passed away on June 24, 2022, in Media, PA. Mary was born in Ridley Park, PA, and was raised in Ridley Township. She was a graduate of Ridley Township High School, class of 1961. Mary earned an academic scholarship to pursue further education at Penn State and she eventually went on to Temple where she graduated Cum Laude while earning her Bachelors Degree in Business Management. Prior to her retirement, Mary worked many years as a Paralegal. Mary was an avid reader,...

Beatrice Ruger, age 78, passed away on June 24th, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Beatrice was a lifelong resident of Chester, PA, having been born and raised there, and raising her own family there. She was a beloved wife, sister, mother mom mom and Great grandmother who will be missed by all. Beatrice's passion in life was her family and she made every effort to ensure that they were loved and cared for, she loved holidays and cooking for her family. She was the...

Teloiv Mae (White) Wright, age 86, passed away on June 22, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family in Brookhaven, PA. Teloiv was raised in Nescopeck, PA and graduated from Mifflin High School. She retired from Fibre-Metal after many years of service. Teloiv was a kind and gentle person who loved spending time with her family, cooking, traveling, and gardening. She was a long time member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Wallingford, PA. She is the daughter of the late Lyle Dee White and...

Lydia E. Roth, age 97, passed away on June 22, 2022 at Little Flower Manor Nursing Home. Lydia was born and raised in Marcus Hook and longtime Upper Chichester resident. She was a graduate of Eddystone High School. Lydia was employed at Don's Food Market in Boothwyn for 40 years before her retirement. Lydia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family and dedicated her life to raising and loving her family. Lydia was the daughter...

Charles "Chick" Hance of Aston, PA and Townbank, NJ passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 19th at Crozer Hospital. He was a Navy Veteran and a machinist for over 30 years. Chick enjoyed spending time at his second home in Townbank with Trina and their dog, Finn, fishing (especially with his nephews), making his special hot dog sauce and smoking meats for family and friends.  He was pre-deceased by his parents Charles "Chick" and Rosanne Hance.  He is survived by...

Louise M. Urian, age 88, passed away on June 16, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Louise was raised in Chester, PA, and was a graduate of Chester High School. She had most recently resided in Mechanicsburg, PA. Louise was a longtime member of Our Lady of Charity Church, in Brookhaven, PA. She was many things to many people throughout her life: a daughter, sister, wife, mother, mother-in-law, MomMom, GG, aunt, and friend. She and her husband of 66 years, George, raised three children...

Walter P. Richardson, age 84, passed away on June 13, 2022. He was born and raised in Upper Darby, PA and lived in Thornton and Kennett Square before eventually moving to Hockessin, DE. Along with his wife, Marie, Walt owned and operated Rich Coffee Service for over 35 years. In his free time Walt liked working out, lifting weights, and traveling. He and Marie also bred several thoroughbred horses for the track. He was the son of the late Frankie and Joan (Graham) Richardson, husband to...