Obituaries

Jerry R. Lewis

Jerry R. Lewis

May 25, 2025

Dr. Jerry R. Lewis, age 79, a distinguished educator and beloved member of the Boothwyn community, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2025, at Pine View Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was 79 years old. Born on December 16, 1945, in Chester, Pennsylvania, Jerry grew up in Trainer and graduated from Eddystone High School in 1963. He went on...

John S. Leonzio

John S. Leonzio

May 24, 2025

John S. Leonzio, Sr., age 73, of Chester Heights, PA, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025, at Riddle Hospital. Born on December 30, 1951, in Wilmington, DE, John was raised in Claymont, DE, where he graduated from Claymont High School. With a spirit of dedication and service, he joined the United States Army, proudly serving from 1973 to...

John Thomas Carlin

John Thomas Carlin

May 21, 2025

John Thomas Carlin, age 45, passed away suddenly following a cardiac episode at home in Glen Mills, PA. John was a current resident of Media, PA, and was a 1998 graduate of Penncrest High School. He went on to work for Local 14 Philadelphia as an Asbestos worker. John loved walking his beloved dog, Bruce, hanging out with his...

Teresa M. (Darby)  Steward

Teresa M. (Darby) Steward

May 21, 2025

Teresa M. Steward (Tess/Tessie) (nee Darby), age 75, of Aston, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, following a courageous two-year battle with brain cancer. Born on July 4, 1949, in Philadelphia, PA, Tess was a cherished daughter of the city, having been raised and educated in its vibrant neighborhoods. She attended...

Walter E. Czwalina

Walter E. Czwalina

May 19, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Walter Edward Czwalina II, who left us on May 19, 2025, at the age of 45 in his home in Ridley Township, Pennsylvania. Born and raised in Ridley, Walt was a proud graduate of Ridley Township High School, Class of 1997. He went on to earn his associate...

Norbert "Butch" G. Armand, Jr.

Norbert "Butch" G. Armand, Jr.

May 19, 2025

Norbert "Butch" Armand, age 86, of Upper Chichester, PA, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025, surrounded by loved ones who will always cherish his warmth, wisdom, and remarkable memory. Butch was born on April 28, 1939, in the Sun Village section of Chester, PA, to Norbert and Mary (Friel) Armand. He attended St. Roberts Catholic Grade School and...

James G. Zenuk

James G. Zenuk

May 17, 2025

In Loving Memory of Jamie Zenuk May 9, 1976- May 17, 2025 James Gregory Zenuk passed away far too soon on May 17, with his loving wife by his side. Jamie Zenuk was a husband, stepfather, brother, uncle, son and best friend - but to those who truly knew him, he was something even more profound: a force of nature,...

Ann Marie (Mclaughlin)  Gray

Ann Marie (Mclaughlin) Gray

May 15, 2025

Ann Marie "Nancy" Gray (nee McLaughlin) November 27, 1938-May 15, 2025 Ann Marie Gray passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born in Chester on November 27, 1938, she was the second of eleven children to the late Rita and James McLaughlin. Ann shared 50 years of marriage with her late husband, Benjamin John Gray,...

Terrance Michael O'Loughlin

Terrance Michael O'Loughlin

May 12, 2025

Terrance M. O'Loughlin "Pops", age 84, passed away on May 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving children and close loved ones. Born and raised in Ashtabula, Ohio, Terrance made his way to Pennsylvania as a young man and became a longtime resident of Chester, PA. Since 2012, he had called Upper Chichester home. Pops was an avid reader who...

Norman J. Pierce

Norman J. Pierce

May 11, 2025

Norman J. Pierce, age 76, passed away on May 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Chester and raised in Chelsea, PA, Norman was a graduate of Garnet Valley High School and a longtime resident of Aston, PA. He began his career as a blacksmith at McKinley Blacksmith in Aston, where he first discovered his passion and...

John P. Green

John P. Green

May 11, 2025

John Green, passed away suddenly on May 11, 2025, at the age of 85. John was a lifelong resident of Delaware County, cherished for his kind spirit and unwavering devotion to his family and community. John was a proud graduate of Chester High School, class of 1958. He began his professional journey at the Sun Ship Building and Drydock...

James Edward Miller

James Edward Miller

May 10, 2025

James E. Miller, Jr., age 101, a longtime resident of Chester Heights, PA, passed away on May 10, 2025 in Glen Riddle, PA. Jim was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, growing up on Cornwall street and always remaining proud of his roots. Jim served selflessly in the United States Army from 1944 to 1946 working as a machinist and...

Joseph Tony Palagruto

Joseph Tony Palagruto

May 9, 2025

Joseph Tony Palagruto, age 96, of Stafford, VA, passed peacefully on May 9, 2025, following a long illness. Born in Maida, Calabria, Italy, in 1928, he was the son of the late Domenico and Giulia (Varano) Palagruto. Joe immigrated to the U.S. in 1947 at the age of 18 where he joined his close-knit extended family in Chester, Pennsylvania,...

Jeffrey M. Thomas

Jeffrey M. Thomas

May 7, 2025

Jeffrey "Jeff" Thomas, age 65, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Chester and raised in Prospect Park, PA, Jeff was a proud graduate of Interboro High School, where he played football and formed many lifelong friendships. He went on to build a long and respected career with PECO Energy, an...

Gary J. Kristman

Gary J. Kristman

May 6, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gary J. Kristman, a loving husband, father, grandpop, and friend. Gary passed at his home in Upper Chichester, PA, on May 6, 2025, at the age of 69, with his loving family by his side. Gary was a graduate of Chichester High School and was retired from Entemans...

Raymond Lee Yorden

Raymond Lee Yorden

May 3, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Raymond Lee "Skeeter" Yorden, age 74, who passed away on May 3, 2025, at Lankenau Hospital. Born at the San Diego Navy Hospital in California, where his father was stationed, Skeeter spent most of his life in Delaware County, he resided in Brookhaven and has called Aston Township...

Donald J. Peticca

Donald J. Peticca

May 3, 2025

Donald J. Peticca, 49, of Hernando, Florida passed away peacefully at MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper in Camden, New Jersey on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Born at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pennsylvania he was an area resident for most of his life before transitioning to Florida. Donald served as a heavy equipment fueler and was a dedicated tradesman...

Helen Margaret Rhoads

Helen Margaret Rhoads

Apr 29, 2025

Helen Margaret Rhoads, age 63, passed away on April 29, 2025. A lifelong resident of Parkside, PA since 1963, Helen built a life centered on faith, family, and friendship. She worked as a hairdresser. Helen was a devoted member of Upland Baptist Church, where she found comfort and community. She enjoyed quiet hobbies like crocheting, playing solitaire, and working on...

Mary Lou (Pyne)  Sweeney

Mary Lou (Pyne) Sweeney

Apr 26, 2025

Mary Lou (Pyne)(Dougherty) Sweeney, age 83, passed away on April 26, 2025. Mary Lou was born in Rye, NY, but spent most of her life in Delaware County, PA. She was a proud graduate of Holy Child High School. After marrying and starting a family, Mary Lou lived in Upper Chichester for many years, where she raised her children....

Debra A. (Loiacono)  Mallon

Debra A. (Loiacono) Mallon

Apr 25, 2025

Debra Ann Mallon (nee Loiacono), 74, of Aston, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Friday April 25th. Debra is survived by Thomas Mallon, her loving husband of 53 years; her three children Thomas (Donna), Janice (Rick), and Jill (Daniel); and three grandchildren Kiera, Patrick, and RJ; her older brother Michael (Marie), and her younger brother Thomas, among many nieces and...