Obituaries

Lucy T. Jones

Mar 22, 2015

Lucy Bottone Jones, age 97 , entered into eternal life on Sunday, March 22, 2015. Born in Trenton, NJ, she lived in Chester for most of her life, relocating to Aston 22 years ago. Lucy was a long-time member of St. Anthony's Church, participating in many of their activities and organizations, and was very devoted to her Catholic faith....

Joseph J. Downs, Sr.

Mar 16, 2015

Monday, March 16, 2015

1937 - 2015

Joseph J. Downs, Sr., age 78, died March 16, 2015. Joseph was a resident of Wilmington, DE and previously made his home in Southwest Philadelphia. He was born and raised in Philadelphia and retired from the City of Philadelphia Fire Department. Joseph was also a member of the...

Eugene P. Selner

Mar 10, 2015

Eugene "Gene" P. Selner, age 73, died March 10, 2015. He was born and raised in Nanticoke, PA and was a resident of Woodlyn, Ridley Township for the past 41 years. Gene served in the US Navy and Navy Reserves, was a member of Our Lady of Peace Church in Milmont Park and retired from Lockheed Martin Corporation after...

Louise H. Mingis

Mar 4, 2015

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

1941 - 2015

Louise H. Mingis, age 73, died March 4, 2015 at Lankenau Medical Center. Louise was born and raised in Chester and graduated from Chester High School. She most recently resided in Garnet Valley.

Louise retired from Catholic Health East where she worked as a Career Paralegal....

Edward J. Micka

Feb 28, 2015

Saturday, February 28, 2015

Edward J. Micka, age 57 , died February 28, 2015. Edward was born in Chester and was a lifelong resident of Ridley Twp. He was a graduate of Ridley High school and became a Master Cement Mason. Edward was a member of the Milmont Republican Club, he was a lifelong member of Notre...

Margaret "Peg" Hampton Rosenberg

Feb 26, 2015

*** SERVICES HAVE CHANGED FROM THURSDAY TO FRIDAY

Margaret "Peg" Hampton Rosenberg, age 93, died February 26, 2015. Peg was born, raised and educated in Chester and was a lifelong resident of Folsom, Ridley Twp.

She enjoyed sewing, was an avid reader and loved traveling with her relatives which was a big part of her...

Annie Iacono

Feb 24, 2015

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

1926 - 2015

Annie "ChaCha" (Peters) Iacono, age 88, died February 24, 2015. She was born and raised in Chester to the late George & Helen Peters. Annie retired from Mars Electric Incorporated and was a member of St Katharine Drexel Church in Chester. She was an avid reader and also...

Donald J. Keeth

Feb 24, 2015

Donald J. Keeth (Hammer) (Corky), age 64 , a longtime fixture and employee of the Concordville Inn and resident of Aston, died suddenly February 24, 2015.

Donald cherished his work and time spent with his Concordville Inn family and was a father figure to many of their employees. He was an avid golfer and also enjoyed bowling....

Jason R. Benson

Feb 20, 2015

Jason R. Benson, 43, passed away on February 20th. Jason was born in Chester, PA, to Barbara (Wojciehowski) Benson and late Robert Duane Benson. He attended St. James H.S. and St. Joseph's University. Jason was a successful business owner and entrepreneur in the advertising and print industries. He was an avid golfer and a huge Philadelphia sports fan. Above...

Martin J. Kosofsky

Feb 16, 2015

Martin J. Kosofsky, 64 of Boothwyn died February 16, 2015.

All Services Private at the request of the family.

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Edward S. Samara

Feb 13, 2015

Edward S. "Poppy" Samara, age 79, died suddenly on February 13, 2015. Ed was born on August 9, 1935 and raised in Chester, PA. He graduated from St. James High School in 1953 and honorably served in Europe in the US Army. He has resided in Brookhaven since 1974.

Ed was employed by Brighton Chemical in Trainer...

Mavis R. White

Feb 12, 2015

Mavis R. White (NEE NORTHAM), age 79, of Port Charlotte, FL, formerly of Middletown, TWP, died peacefully Thursday, February 12, 2015. Born in Draycott, England, Mavis came to the United States in 1963. She lived in Delaware County for over 35 years before moving to Port Charlotte 16 years ago. Mavis was employed by PNC Bank in Swarthmore for...

Richard Hughey

Feb 10, 2015

Richard "Dick" "Bubba" Hughey, age 74, died February 10, 2015 at Crozer Chester Medical Center in Upland. Richard was a resident of Aston Twp. for 41 years. He was born in Montgomery County to the late George W. Hughey, Sr. & the late Virginia (Sacca) Hughey. Dick was an active member of the Delaware County Field & Stream Association...

Matthew Michael Pursh

Feb 9, 2015

Mike Pursh, age 80, died February 9, 2015 at his sons home in Boothwyn. Mike was born in Tuscarora, PA, moving to Delaware County and graduating from Eddystone High School. He has resided in Trainer for the past 40 years. Mike was a self employed building contractor for many years before working for Congoleum where he was a press...

Joseph A. Gartside, Jr.

Feb 8, 2015

Joseph A. Gartside, Jr., age 66, died February 8, 2015 at Jennersville Regional Hospital in West Grove. Joe was born and raised in Boothwyn, graduating from Chichester High School in 1967. He honorably served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam Era. For the last 31 years he was a resident of West Grove.

Joe...

Ronald F. Dinger, Sr.

Feb 7, 2015

Ronald F. Dinger, Sr., age 79, passed February 7, 2015. He was born and raised in White Plains, NY and resided in Brookhaven. Ron received a degree in Metallurgical Engineering from Lafayette College and retired as a Quality Control Manager from Westinghouse Corp. Some of his favorite pastimes were golfing, fishing, sailing and classic automobiles. He particularly enjoyed attending...

William J. Coopersmith

Feb 7, 2015

WILLIAM J. COOPERSMITH

EXECUTIVE - CIVIC LEADER - SPORTSMAN

William J. Coopersmith, prominent resident of Delaware County and Florida, died on February 7, 2015, at the age of 88. He was born in Philadelphia on Christmas Eve, but resided in Delaware County and Florida most of his life.

After graduating from Villanova College...

Barbara Kushto-Ferrara

Feb 6, 2015

Barbara Jean (Martz) Kushto - Ferrara, age 76, died February 6, 2015 at Taylor Hospice Residence in Ridley Park. Barbara was born in Lenni and raised in Chester Heights and she made her home in Media. She retired as a Materials Manager from Sun Oil. Barbara enjoyed the "Girls Club", trips to Florida, vacationing at the Beach and spending...

Vincent J. Gaudiello, Jr.

Feb 4, 2015

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

12/24/48- 02/04/15

Vincent J Gaudiello Jr., 66

After many years of health problems and disabilities Vince passed peacefully at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in their Vitas Hospice Unit. Vince has been a Delaware county resident for most of his life. For the last five years he resided in Chester, Pa....

Dorothy D. Wildermuth

Feb 3, 2015

DOROTHY WILDERMUTH, 92

Dorothy (Dot) Harsch Wildermuth passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 3, 2015 in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania.

Dorothy was born in Philadelphia to William and Mabel Harsch. She resided in Linwood, Pennsylvania for most of her life. She attended Chester High School, graduating in 1942. She enjoyed working for the...