Obituaries

Nov 13, 2024

Norma J. Foltz, age 87, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday November 13, 2024 at her daughters home in Elkton, MD. Born in Amherst, VA, Norma lived in New Jersey, Garnet Valley, PA, and since 1980 has lived in North Wilmington, and for the past 18 months at her daughters home in Maryland. Norma...

Nov 10, 2024

Claire Marie (Reilly) Bergin, age 90, passed away unexpectedly on November 10, 2024, at her home in Villas, New Jersey. Claire was raised in Chester before moving to Wallingford, Pennsylvania at the age of 16. She was a class of 1952 graduate of Notre Dame High School and a graduate of Pierce School of Business. After raising her family...

Nov 9, 2024

Michael Percival Christie, 68, of Wilmington, Delaware passed away on November 9, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born January 14, 1956, in Philadelphia PA, the son of Ralph W. Christie, Angela M. (Condon) Christie.

Mike married Dolores (Devlin) Christie on February 5, 1977, in Springfield PA. Mike and Dee were together for a fantastic...

Nov 5, 2024

Dennis M. Truitt, 76, of Glen Mills, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at New Vitae Wellness and Recovery Center in Coopersburg, Pennsylvania. Born in Upland, Pennsylvania he was a 1966 graduate of St. James High School located in Chester, Pennsylvania. Dennis proudly served our nation in the United States Army in Korea and went on to...

Nov 4, 2024

Barbara A. Talbot (nee Richardson), 77 of Aston, PA passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on November 4, 2024. Born and raised in Southwest Philadelphia, daughter of the late Edward and Annette Richardson, she lived in Southwest until she moved to Aston 20 years ago. Barbara was a graduate of St. Clements Parochial School and West...

Oct 31, 2024

Antoinette "Gerry" (Tercha) Tkacz, age 83, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on October 31, 2024. Gerry was raised in Chester, PA, and graduated from Chester High School. She resided in Glen Mills, PA, and was formerly a resident of Ocean View, DE, where she cherished her home by the beach. In 1959, Gerry married the...

Oct 30, 2024

Robert M. "Bob" McLaughlin, age 65, passed away at Crozer Chester Medical Center after a short illness. Bob was born, raised, and educated in Chester PA where he was a 1977 graduate of St. James High School. Bob has been a resident of Brookhaven since 2003. Bob was a Longshoreman with Boilmakers Local 802 (Pier 82) for 20 years....

Oct 30, 2024

Joseph L. Hearn, age 91, passed away peacefully at his home with family by his side on October 30, 2024. Born and raised in Marcus Hook, PA. Joe attended Eddystone High School and continued his education at Pennsylvania Military College, Chester where he graduated in 1956. Joe has been a lifelong Delaware County resident and longtime resident of Upper...

Oct 27, 2024

Kelly Sean McKeown, 62, a longtime resident of Boothwyn, PA, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, October 27, 2024, surrounded by family. Born in Chester, PA, and raised in Linwood, PA, he was a 1979 graduate of Chichester High School. Following his formal education, he went on to start his career in the automotive industry as an...

Oct 25, 2024

Jennie B. Cal, age 100, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2025, at her longtime home in Essington, PA, with her beloved son, Stanley Cal, Jr., at her side.

Visitation: Friday, November 1, 2024, 10:30am-11:00am at Nolan-Fidale Funeral Home, 5980 Chichester Ave., Aston, PA 19014. Funeral Service: Friday, November 1, 2024, at 11:00am at Nolan-Fidale Funeral Home....

Oct 22, 2024

On October 22nd, Patti, (Patricia) Hackett passed away at the age of 66. Patti was many things. She was a wife, a caregiver, a mother, and an unbelievably loyal friend. There were no limits to the depths of her generosity. If you needed money, she would give it to you, even if it was her last dollar. She displayed...

Oct 21, 2024

Anthony "Tony" DeLosso, 77, of Chadds Ford, PA, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, at Pennsylvania Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, Tony was a graduate of Haverford High School. He later attended Temple University and went on to own and operate A&A Auto Body, located in Gradyville, Pennsylvania. Tony was a passionate car enthusiast who not only loved fixing...

Oct 21, 2024

Nancy Ann West, age 88, a longtime resident of Glen Mills, PA, passed away on October 21, 2024. Nancy was raised in Delaware County, PA and was a graduate of Haverford High School. Nancy enjoyed being with family and friends, going to live music events and traveling with her late husband of 53 years, Robert. She loved going to...

Oct 15, 2024

Richard Anthony Guerin, age 79, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2024. Born and raised in Delaware County, PA, Richard lived a life defined by hard work, community service, and a deep passion for his favorite sports teams. He spent his career as a proud member of the Bakery and Confectionery Union. Even after his retirement, Richard remained active...

Oct 15, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Nancy Hartmann Jordan on October 15, 2024. A beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Nancy was born in 1942 in Newport News, Virginia while the family was stationed in Fort Monroe during World War II to parents Jack and Ruth Hartmann. She spent most of her early years in...

Oct 8, 2024

Rosa (Rosina) Palagruto (nee Cerminara), 97, of Brookhaven, PA, passed away on October 8, 2024 with her sons by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Francesco (Frank) Antonio Palagruto. Rose was born on October 5, 1927 in Maida, Catanzaro Italy, daughter of the late Raffaele and Carmela (Anania) Cerminara. She immigrated to Chester, PA in...

Oct 7, 2024

Dr. Joseph R. Washington, Jr. of Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania, passed away on Oct 7, 2024. He was 93. Son of the late Joseph R. Washington Sr. and Susie, Joseph was born in Iowa City, Iowa, in 1930, reared in Madison, Wisconsin, and graduated from the University of Wisconsin and Andover Newton Theological School. He received a Th.D. in social...

Oct 7, 2024

October 7th, a day we will always remember in sadness. It is hard to imagine that we will not see our dad again. Stan was a man of few words but one that worked hard to take care of his family. There are so many memories to speak of but ones that will stick in our minds forever are the...

Oct 5, 2024

Daniel (Dan) M. Finegan, 60, of Aston, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, October 5, 2024, after a long battle with extended health challenges that included Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), a rare neurodegenerative disorder. He was born in Media, Pennsylvania to his late parents Ambrose J. and Marion R. (O'Neill) Finegan. Dan was a lifetime Aston...

Sep 29, 2024

Remembering Sandra Moon (1941-2024)

Springfield lost a vibrant . soul with the passing of Sandra Moon on September 29, 2024. Born on April 8, 1941, Sandra lived a full and fascinating 83 years, leaving behind a legacy of passion and warmth. She was the beloved daughter of the late Ethel Neale Moon and Charles Moon.

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