Obituaries

Joseph F. Drexler

Joseph F. Drexler

Aug 28, 2024

Joseph Drexler "Joe", age 74, passed away on August 28, 2024, surrounded by his loving family in Garnet Valley, PA. Joe was born and raised in Northeast Philadelphia and was a proud graduate of the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf. After high school, he pursued his passion for healthcare, earning an associate degree from the Franklin School of Science...

Michael Bratis

Michael Bratis

Aug 27, 2024

Michael Bratis, Jr., 69, of Delaware County passed away on August 27, 2024. Born in Chester, Pennsylvania he was an area resident his entire life. He was most recently employed as a Composite Fabricator at Boeing. Michael enjoyed riding dirt bikes, boating, and was an avid fisherman. He loved spending time on his boat and in his younger years was...

Patricia M. Giron

Patricia M. Giron

Aug 25, 2024

Patricia M. 'Mickey' Giron, a resident of Upper Chichester, PA, age 67, passed away on August 25, 2024. Mickey was born in Harrisonburg, VA, and was raised in Woodstown, NJ, where she attended and graduated from Woodstown High School. Following High School Mickey worked as a Glass Bottle Inspector for Diamond Glass, she also worked at a golf course...

John R. Elison

John R. Elison

Aug 22, 2024

John R. Elison was born in Pottsville, PA on December 19, 1940. He learned early in life that the key to success was hard work and determination. The third of five children, John and his family moved to Chester, PA where he attended St. James High School in 1958. He went to work for Leco Vending and later moved...

Marlene Rae (Engle)  Slowik

Marlene Rae (Engle) Slowik

Aug 21, 2024

Marlene Rae Slowik (Engle) age 70, a resident of Parkside, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2024. Marlene was born and raised in Chester, Pennsylvania. Marlene was a loving and devoted wife and mother. She just celebrated her wedding anniversary with her loving husband of 49 years, Andrew. Survivors: Husband, Andrew; children, Catherine Slowik, Dolores Fulmer, Andrew M....

Marilyn A. (Schock)  Shilobod

Marilyn A. (Schock) Shilobod

Aug 19, 2024

Marilyn A. Shilobod, age 91, passed away on August 19, 2024. She was born in Philadelphia and raised in Prospect Park. Marilyn graduated from Prospect Park High School in 1951 and then moved to Brookhaven were she resided for over 30 years. She worked for the United Cerebral Palsy of Swarthmore for over 18 years as an Occupational Therapy...

Joseph M. (Yanchulis)  Yanchulis

Joseph M. (Yanchulis) Yanchulis

Aug 17, 2024

Joseph M. Yanchulis, 63, of Chester passed away at his residence on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Born in Chester, Pennsylvania Joseph was a Delaware County Resident his whole life. He was a 1979 graduate of Sun Valley High School and later attended trade school to enhance his mechanical aptitude. Joseph started his professional career with Maritrans and later opened...

Janet Walker

Janet Walker

Aug 14, 2024

Janet Mae Walker, age 75, passed away on August 14, 2024, at her home. Janet was born in Philadelphia and raised in Broomall, PA. She was a graduate of Marple Newtown High School and then went on to Bryn Mawr Hospital where she was educated and trained to be an X-Ray Technician. Janet spent her entire career with Riddle...

Michele Laura Mountain

Michele Laura Mountain

Aug 13, 2024

Michele Laura Mountain, age 48, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2024, with her devoted family by her side. Michele was born in Hannibal, MO, and moved early in her life to Havertown, PA, where she grew up. Michele was a proud graduate of Merion Mercy Academy in Merion Station, PA, and later earned her associate degree from Montgomery...

Rosalie A. (Deaugustine)  Bryant

Rosalie A. (Deaugustine) Bryant

Aug 12, 2024

Rosalie A. (DeAugustine) Bryant, age 89, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2024 in Wilmington, DE. Born and raised in Boothwyn, PA, Rosalie graduated from Notre Dame Girls High School in Moylan in 1953. She continued her education by obtaining an associate degree from the University of Pennsylvania. After her time in Boothwyn, Rosalie and her beloved husband Roy...

Nicholas Fedorka Suozzo

Nicholas Fedorka Suozzo

Aug 9, 2024

Nicholas Fedorka Suozzo, 43, of Philadelphia passed away Friday, August 9, 2024. Raised in Stockton, New Jersey, he was a graduate of South Hunterdon High School. He was a skilled welder and was employed at Jersey Boiler and then Welding Fabricators. He enjoyed nature, hiking, art, and helping others whenever possible. He is preceded in death by one brother:...

James Schiller

James Schiller

Aug 8, 2024

James Schiller, age 64, a resident of Media, PA, passed away on August 8, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and was raised in Lansdowne, PA, where he was a 1978 graduate of Lansdowne-Aldan High School. He graduated from Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he received a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy and Athletic...

Camille E Deberardinis

Camille E Deberardinis

Aug 3, 2024

Camille E. DeBerardinis (née Musto), a resident of Aston, PA, age 81, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of the late Albert and Mary Musto, Camille was born and raised in Altoona, PA and was a 1960 graduate of Altoona High School. After working several years as a...

William Hanna

William Hanna

Aug 2, 2024

William "Billy" Hanna, age 53, a resident of Aston, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2024. Billy was born in Philadelphia to the John and Maryann Hanna (nee Mohr). Billy was a devoted lover of music, especially the soulful sounds of Motown. Billy was preceded in death by his mother, Maryann and his brother, John Francis Hanna,Jr. He...

Christina (Touhill)  Davis

Christina (Touhill) Davis

Aug 2, 2024

Christina Marie Davis, age 68, passed away at her home in Neshaminy, PA, on August 2, 2024. Tina was born and raised in South West Philadelphia and attended St. Leonard's Academy before moving to Springfield, PA, where she would graduate from Springfield High School in 1974. Over the years, Tina spent time furthering her education in person and online...

M. Janet (Owen)  Davisson

M. Janet (Owen) Davisson

Aug 1, 2024

"I am just a little farm girl from MissourEH" she would say, introducing herself. "I was born in my Great Grandmother's bed in Chillicothe, MissourEH and I lived there until I was three" she would continue. That is how you would get to know Janet Davisson. Those of you who got to know her would never forget that first...

Edward M. Dougherty

Edward M. Dougherty

Jul 28, 2024

Edward 'Ed' M. Dougherty, age 94, a resident of Glen Mills, PA, passed away surrounded by his loving family on July 28, 2024. Ed was raised in Ridley Park, PA, and graduated from St. James High School in Chester, PA. He continued his education by earning a bachelor's degree from LaSalle College and a master's degree from Temple University in...

Tony Petkovic

Tony Petkovic

Jul 27, 2024

Anton A. "Tony" Petkovic, age 73, a resident of Wilmington, DE, passed away on July 27, 2024 in Wilmington, DE. Tony was raised in Trainer, PA, and was a 1969 graduate of Chichester High School. While at Chichester Tony earned the status of an "All-Delco" athlete as a senior on the football team. At the age of 17, Tony...

Thomas A. Curran

Thomas A. Curran

Jul 24, 2024

Thomas Aidan Curran Jr., lovingly known as Tad, passed away on July 24, 2024, at the age of 91. Born on June 8, 1933, he was the son of Judge Thomas Aidan Curran and Grace McClatchey Curran. Tad married the love of his life, Theresa Anne Curran, whom he met at a jazz club in England while stationed there...

Margaret Almira (Myers)  Miller

Margaret Almira (Myers) Miller

Jul 23, 2024

Margaret A. Miller, known lovingly as 'Peggy', passed away on July 23, 2024, at the age of 90. Born in Newtown Township, PA, Peggy resided in Claymont for 57 years. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother whose kindness and love touched the hearts of everyone she encountered. Peggy's gentle nature and unwavering love for her family were...