Obituaries

Sep 24, 2024

James Joseph Patrick, age 61, a resident of Boothwyn, PA, passed away on September 24, 2024. Jim was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, and raised in West Chester, Pennsylvania. He was a graduate of Henderson High School in West Chester, PA, and Indiana University where he earned a Bachelors Degree in Business. Jim was a fan of music, particularly Rock...

Sep 23, 2024

Carol Staubach, age 73, a resident of Aston, PA, passed away on September 23, 2024. Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, Carol was a graduate of Bowling Green University and received her masters in public health from Drexel University. She worked as a wellness consultant and a career transition coach for Career Concepts, Inc. With a deep passion for...

Sep 23, 2024

Maryanne Drake passed away on Monday September 23, 2024. She was raised in Milmont Park, PA and was a graduate of Holy Child High School in Sharon Hill, PA. Following high school, Maryanne went on to Goldey Beacom Business School in Wilmington, DE. Maryanne and her husband went into business together opening, Just Pizza. Maryanne loved spending time with...

Sep 21, 2024

Stanley Latocha, Jr, age 78, passed away at his residence on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Born in Chester, Pennsylvania, he was an area resident for most of his life. He was a graduate of Eddystone High School and went on to honorably serve our nation in the United States Air Force. He also obtained an Associate's degree from Goldey...

Sep 16, 2024

Gary Stephen Wardius, age 66, passed away on September 16th, 2024, at his home in West Chester, Pennsylvania surrounded by his beloved wife, Joyce, and loving family. His shining personality touched all who knew him. He will always be remembered by his genuine, quiet generosity, and kindness to all. Gary grew up in Ogden and graduated from Chichester High...

Sep 15, 2024

Patricia A. (nee Moran) Bransfield, age 87, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2024. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Patricia was a proud graduate of Little Flower High School. In her later years, she made her home in Kennett Square, PA, where she was a devoted parishioner of St. Patrick's Church. Patricia had a deep love for her faith,...

Sep 12, 2024

Joan Marie Nolan, 71, a longtime resident of Aston, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Kindred Hospital Philadelphia-Havertown. Joan was born and raised in Chester, PA, before moving with her family to Linwood, PA. She went on to graduate from Chichester High School, class of 1972. She served as a court computer supervisor at the Delaware...

Sep 12, 2024

Dennis H. Devlin, age 75, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Philadelphia and raised in Havertown, PA, Dennis was a proud graduate of Bonner High School in Upper Darby, PA. He went on to earn his bachelor's degree in accounting from St. Joseph's University. Dennis met Sue, and they were married...

Sep 9, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Antonio Perilli, who left us on September 9, 2024, at the age of 89. Born in Farindola, Italy, on June 12, 1935, Antonio's life was marked by his resilience, hard work, and deep love for his family. In 1968, Antonio moved his family to the United States to...

Sep 9, 2024

Angela C. Reimer, age 71, passed away on September 9, 2024, at her home in Aston, PA, surrounded by her loving family.

Angela was born in Chester, PA, and raised in Brookhaven, PA, until her family moved to Aston when she was 10 years old. She went on to graduate from Sun Valley High School, Class of...

Sep 8, 2024

Marion Fulmer (nee Munro), age 87, passed away on September 8, 2024, in Media, PA. Marion was born in Chester, PA, and raised in Upper Chichester, PA, where she attended and graduated from Chichester High School, Class of 1955. Prior to her retirement she worked as a secretary for Arters Brothers in Media, PA, and at the Holiday Inn...

Sep 6, 2024

Marie A. Litwin, age 89, passed away on September 6, 2024 surrounded by her loving family, at Naamans Creek Manor. Marie was raised in Chester, PA, and was a graduate of Chester High School. She had most recently resided in Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania, and was a parishioner at St. John Fisher Church. Marie worked as a secretary for many...

Sep 5, 2024

David James Nespoli "Dave", age 84 passed away peacefully on September 5, 2024 at Wilmington Hospital. Raised in Clifton Heights, Dave resided in Prospect Park, Toby Farm and has lived in Claymont since 1999. Dave worked for Getty Oil as a mechanic and truck driver. He also worked for the Township of Prospect Park as a truck driver. He...

Sep 4, 2024

Kenneth R. Barr "Ken," age 77, of West Chester, PA, passed away at home on September 4, 2024. Ken was raised in Aldan, PA, and attended Penn Wood High School, formerly Lansdowne-Aldan High School. After high school, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and fought in Vietnam. Following his military service, Ken lived in Clifton Heights...

Sep 4, 2024

Edward J. Rybak Sr., age 83, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2024, at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Born, raised, and educated in Chester. Ed was a 1959 graduate of Chester High School. He has resided in Aston since 1974. Ed was a painter in the maintenance department at Scott Paper Co., Chester where he retired in 1997. He enjoyed...

Sep 4, 2024

Patricia A. "Patti" Francis, age 78, passed away on September 4, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Patricia was born and raised in Twin Oaks, PA, and was a 1964 graduate of Chichester High School. She lived in Linwood and Boothwyn before moving to Bear, Delaware where she spent 14 years before returning to Delaware County and moving in...

Sep 2, 2024

Robert Thomas Ross, Sr, age 82, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2024, Robert was born to Thomas and Jeannette (Hickman) Ross in Chester, PA and was raised in Linwood, PA. He was a proud 1959 graduate of Chichester High School and Goldey-Beacom College in Wilmington, DE. Bob spent several years working at Sun Oil Refinery and the majority...

Sep 1, 2024

Carmela Covino of Lone Tree, Colorado passed away on Sep 1, 2024.

Aug 31, 2024

Dr. Alexander Bunt, Jr., age 80, passed away on August 31, 2024, at his home in West Chester, PA. Dr. Bunt was raised in Upper Darby, PA, and was a graduate of Upper Darby High School. He went on to attend the National College of Chiropractic and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. During his career as a physician,...

Aug 30, 2024

Joe Lastowka, 88, of Chester, PA, died peacefully at home on August 30th, 2024, surrounded by family. Joe was the son of the late Anthony J. Lastowka Sr. and Irene (Laskowski) Lastowka. He was the beloved husband of 62 years to Barbara (Pitts) Lastowka. Joe attended St. Michael School and graduated from St. James Catholic High School for Boys...