Obituaries

Jan 1, 2025

Louise Carol Lordi, née Agostinelli, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025, in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, at the age of 99. She lived a long, full life, enjoying good health and sunny Florida for the past 15 years with her daughter and son-in-law, Lucretia and Tom Skoda.

Born November 17, 1925, Louise grew up during the Great...

Jan 1, 2025

Rose F. Rossi, age 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 1, 2025. A resident of Merrill Gardens in Glen Mills, PA, Rose was raised in Clifton Heights, PA, and was a proud graduate of Clifton Heights High School. She enjoyed a fulfilling life and spent her leisure time shopping, quilting, sewing, and traveling to various...

Dec 30, 2024

Donald A. Barna, age 49, of Chadds Ford, PA, passed away peacefully after battle with ALS on December 30, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family. Don faced a challenging journey with ALS with remarkable strength and positivity that inspired everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. His unwavering spirit shone brightly. His smile, a beacon of...

Dec 30, 2024

Michelle Ursitti (nee Vidovich), age 79, passed away at Sunrise of Granite Run, on December 30, 2024. Michelle was born and raised in Aliquippa, PA, and was a graduate of Hopewell High School. She took great pride in her work as a homemaker, raising her daughter Kellie and caring for her beloved husband, Robert Ursitti. In her free time,...

Dec 28, 2024

Joyce Marcie Brown (nee Seay), age 85, passed away on December 28, 2024 at her home in Aston, PA. She was raised in Greenville, South Carolina, and was a graduate of Carolina High School. After moving to Delaware County Joyce worked for Clover in Media, PA, Dunkin' Donuts in Aston, PA, and Frank's in Brookhaven, PA. In her free...

Dec 22, 2024

Charles Ellis "Chuck" Campbell, III, age 75, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at their home in Upper Chichester, PA. Chuck was born in Miami, FL, on April 6, 1949, moving later in his childhood to Cape May, NJ, before his final move to Delaware County, PA. Prior to his retirement, he was...

Dec 20, 2024

William Joseph Browne, age 74 a resident of Chester Township, passed away on December 20, 2024. William was raised in Woodlyn and Ridley Township, PA, and was a proud graduate of Ridley High School. A dedicated and hardworking individual, he spent many years as an employee of Folsom Tool Co. Before working for Folsom Tool, he was a dedicated...

Dec 17, 2024

Ernie J. Castaldo, age 66, passed away on December 17, 2024. Ernie grew up in Broomall, PA, and was a graduate of Marple Newtown High School, Class of 1976. After high school, Ernie worked as a car salesman in Delaware County, working his way through the industry, eventually taking his skills and knowledge to California. Known for his expertise,...

Dec 15, 2024

Dominic Michael Bilardo, age 78, a resident of Upper Chichester, PA, passed away surrounded by his loving family on December 15, 2024, at Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia. He was raised in Linwood, PA, and was a graduate of St. James Boys High School, class of 1964, and then went on to attend and graduate from Pennsylvania Military Academy, class of...

Dec 10, 2024

Janice A. Talley, age 83, from Milton, Delaware, passed away suddenly on December 10, 2024, after undergoing a successful surgery to repair the mitral valve of her heart in Philadelphia, her lungs lost the battle against pneumonia.

Janice is the daughter of the late Samuel and Anna Barksdale and mother of the late "Kenny" Kenneth Richard Talley....

Dec 10, 2024

Dr. William L. Cohen, age 79, longtime resident of Chadds Ford, PA, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2024. Born and raised in Havertown, PA, Dr. Cohen was a proud graduate of Haverford High School. A gifted athlete, he received multiple sports offers in basketball and football but chose to pursue academics, earning his undergraduate degree from the University...

Dec 8, 2024

Ida T. Durning (nee Long), beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2024 in Garnet Valley, PA at the age of 83. Born on March 5, 1941, in Philadelphia, PA, Ida was the cherish daughter of the late Amos and Catherine (nee. Bivenour) Long. Ida was born and raised in South Philadelphia. Her...

Dec 3, 2024

Michael J. "Mike" Doyle, age 51, of Media, PA, passed away unexpectedly on December 3, 2024. Mike was born and raised in Southwest Philadelphia and was a proud graduate of Cardinal O'Hara High School. He pursued higher education at Penn State University, earning his undergraduate degree, and later achieved his master's in Information Systems from Drexel University about ten...

Nov 30, 2024

Edward H. Lloyd, Jr., age 83, of Boothwyn, PA, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Pennsylvania, Ed graduated from Lower Merion High School and built a remarkable career spanning 33 years at Boeing in Ridley Park, PA. As a Mockup Planner, he played a vital role in the design...

Nov 29, 2024

Barbara S. Minners, age 92, a resident of West Chester, PA, passed away on November 29, 2024. Barbara was born and raised in Auburn, NY, before moving to Wilmington, DE, with her husband in 1954. Following Charles's retirement the couple moved to Elkton, MD, and then Myrtle Beach, SC. Barbara was an accomplished pianist and took great pride in...

Nov 28, 2024

A. Grace Omlor, age 103, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2024, surrounded by her loving family in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania.

Grace was born in Philadelphia and spent her early childhood in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania. She attended Upper Darby High School and cherished her memories of growing up in the area. After Grace and Charles married, they resided...

Nov 25, 2024

Kimberly A. Ferraro, 59, of Boothwyn, PA passed away peacefully on Monday, November 25, 2024. Kim was born and raised in Easton, Pennsylvania. Following high school, Kim went on to graduate from West Chester University, with a degree in education. For Kim, teaching was not just her profession but also her passion. She spent her early years working for...

Nov 24, 2024

Mary Katherine Crawford, age 102, passed away on November 24, 2024, at her home in Upper Chichester, PA surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born and raised in Erie, PA, and credited her long life to her years growing up on a farm. She was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School, Class of 1942. After living in...

Nov 18, 2024

Ellen Ann Smith (nee Collins), age 74, a resident of Wilmington, DE, passed away on November 18, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was raised in Chester, PA, and was a graduate of Chester High School. Over the years Ellen worked many jobs, working at Wawa and as a food service employee for Brandywine School District....

Nov 15, 2024

Nada Derek, age 88, passed away peacefully at her home in Aston with her family by her side on November 15, 2024. Born, raised, and educated in former Yugoslavia where she graduated from university in Belgrade with a degree in Biology. She loved her career as biology teacher before immigrating to the United States to be closer to her...