Obituaries
Michael Ryan Svitak
Dec 19, 2023
Michael R. Svitak, age 32, passed away on December 19, 2023 at his home in Chester, PA after a long battle with addiction. Mike was born in Drexel Hill, PA, and spent his childhood in Upper Darby, Sharon Hill, and Ridley. He attended school in Ridley and went to Upper Darby High School. Mike was a dedicated and loving...
John Patrick (Hart) Hart
Dec 17, 2023
John Patrick Hart, age 29, a resident of Aston, Pennsylvania, passed away suddenly after a brief illness on December 17, 2023. John was a graduate of Sun Valley High School, Class of 2012, and Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Class of 2016. He was the Associate Dean of State Operations for the Keystone Boys State. John enjoyed hunting and fishing,...
Maryanne Taylor
Dec 17, 2023
Maryanne Taylor, age 66, passed away on December 17, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family. Maryanne was a lifelong resident of Aston, PA, and was a graduate of Sun Valley High School, class of 1974. She worked in the banking industry throughout her career. During her career, she worked in many different departments and had various jobs;...
Dorothy Rich
Dec 16, 2023
Dorothy Rich (nee. Kozak), age 99, passed away surrounded by her loving family on December 16, 2023 at Naamans Creek Country Manor where she had resided for the past 2 years. She was raised in Chester, PA and was a graduate of Chester High School. Dorothy most recently was a resident of Media and enjoyed vacationing in Wildwood with...
Queen J. Keene
Dec 15, 2023
Queen Juanita Keene, age 89, passed away on December 15, 2023. She was born and raised in Berwick, PA and was a graduate of Mifflinville High School. After meeting her husband Roy, they moved down to Chester, PA in their twenties. After living in Chester they moved to Linwood before finally settling down in Aston, PA around 1990. Queen...
Robert Ursitti
Dec 15, 2023
Robert Michael Ursitti, age 79, passed away on December 15, 2023, at Riddle Hospital in Media, PA. Raised in Aliquippa PA, Robert was a graduate of Aliquipa High School before joining the United States Army. Robert spent his life dedicated to many things. Firstly, his family, Robert was a nurturer and caretaker of both his wife, Michelle and his beloved...
Ines Demarco
Dec 15, 2023
Ines DeMarco, age 80, passed away on December 15, 2023. Ines was born in Miglianico, Italy and came to the United States when she was 16 years old. First landing in South Philadelphia, before moving to Delaware County where she raised her family. She worked for many years as a seamstress for Accent Uniform in Eddystone, as well as...
Frances Rita (Laspada) Rines
Dec 12, 2023
Frances R. Rines, age 74, passed away at her home in Hockessin, DE on December 12, 2023. She was raised in Chester, PA and was a graduate of Notre Dame de Namur Catholic Girls High School in 1968. Fran was a longtime employee of the Delaware County Courts and was longtime parishioner of Our Lady of Charity. Following her...
Diana L. Johnson
Dec 5, 2023
Diana L. Johnson, age 75, of Lutheran Knolls in Boothwyn, PA passed away on December 5, 2023. Diana was a graduate of Chichester High School and was a longtime medical transcriptionist for Mercy Health System before her retirement. She enjoyed collecting Elvis Memorabilia and Teddy bears from the Franklin Mint. Diana was the daughter of the late William and...
Nancy Carol (Fullmer) Temple
Dec 4, 2023
Nancy F. Temple, age 90, Â a resident of Glen Mills, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 4th, 2023. Nancy was born in Philadelphia, and was a longtime resident of Havertown and Swarthmore Wood. Most recently Nancy has lived in Fox Hill Farms in Glen Mills, PA. She was a proud graduate of Havertown High School,...
Martin Kennedy
Dec 3, 2023
Martin J. "Marty" Kennedy, age 69, passed away peacefully on December 3,2023 surrounded by his family. Marty was a 1972 graduate of Chichester High School and was the quarterback of their football team. He has resided in West Chester, PA for  the last 17 years and enjoyed spending time at his beach home in Delaware. Marty retired from Marcus...
Rosemary Edith Tierney
Nov 29, 2023
Rosemary Edith Tierney, age 74, passed away on November 29, 2023, surrounded by her loving family in Newark, DE. Rosemary was raised in Willow Run, Wilmington DE, and was a graduate of Conrad High School. She had most recently resided in Newark, Delaware with her partner Don. Prior to her retirement, she spent her life working as an Accountant...
Daniel M. Jackson
Nov 29, 2023
Daniel M. "Danny" Jackson, age 65, passed away unexpectedly on November 29, 2023. Born and raised in Wallingford, PA, Danny spent the majority of his life there but over the last decade, he called Aston, PA, his home. For many years, Danny dedicated his time and energy to Elwyn's shelter workshop, and was known for his hard work and...
Helen M. Gualtieri
Nov 27, 2023
Helen M. Gualtieri, age 94, passed away on November 27, 2023, in Wilmington, DE. Helen was raised in Village Green Aston, PA, and was most recently a resident of Wilmington, DE. Prior to her retirement she worked for Sun Oil Co. at their Twin Oaks Terminal and the Strawbridge's and Macy's stores. Helen enjoyed decorating, shopping, cooking, and planting...
Zachary J. Blackburn
Nov 25, 2023
Zachary Blackburn, age 21, a resident of Folsom, Ridley Twp., passed away suddenly on November 25, 2023. He graduated from Penncrest High School in 2020. Most recently Zachary worked part time at Charlie's Hamburgers in Folsom, PA. In addition to his academic and professional pursuits, Zachary had a profound love for classic cars, and loved admiring their designs. He...
Theresa S. Bennish
Nov 25, 2023
Theresa S. Bennish (nee Lupi), age 93, passed away on November 25, 2023, at Fair Acres Geriatric Center in Lima, PA, following a joyous Thanksgiving holiday spent with her family. Theresa was born and raised in Chester, PA, and was a graduate of Chester High School, Class of 1947. Prior to her move to Fair Acres, Theresa was a...
Arthur Francis Jevnick, Sr.
Nov 24, 2023
Arthur (Pike) F. Jevnick, Sr. age 84, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on November 24, 2023. Arthur was raised in Essington, PA, resided in Aston, PA for 38 years, then relocated to Lincoln University, PA in 2002. Arthur served his nation proudly as a member of the United States Marine Corps from 1958 to...
Michael S. Maccoll
Nov 21, 2023
It is with profound sorrow that the parents of Michael Shannon MacColl announce their beloved son was taken away into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 21st at Einstein Medical Hospital in Philadelphia. Michael was born on March 5, 1972, and lived his life in Wilmington, DE. He graduated from Delaware Technical Vocational School...
Julia Rushton
Nov 19, 2023
Julia Rushton "Julie", age 62, a resident of Linwood, PA, passed away on November 19, 2023. Julie was raised in Boothwyn, PA, and was a graduate of Chichester High School where she was a part of the marching band for all four years. After graduating high school, she went on to attend The Chubb Institute. Julie was known to...
Kathryn R. (Otto) Powers
Nov 12, 2023
Kathryn R. Powers, age 95, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2023 at Fair Acres in Media. Born, raised, and educated in Philadelphia, Kathryn was a graduate of West Catholic High School. She raised her family in Darby and was a longtime resident of Delaware County most recently living in Glen Mills. Kathryn was a loving mother, grandmother, and...
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