Obituaries

May 16, 2024

John P. Nolan, age 89, owner and founder of Nolan-Fidale Funeral Home passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024. J.P. was born and raised in Chester, PA. He attended Archmere Academy, Claymont, DE and graduated from the Peddie School, Hightstown, NJ. Jay was known to be very athletic playing basketball, baseball and was an all state athlete in track...

May 14, 2024

John Giantonio, also known as "G" age 73, was a longtime resident of Chester, PA, where he was born and raised. He passed away on May 14, 2024, at University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia. John was a 1968 graduate of Chester High School. He co-owned G&G Machine and Engineering Co. with his father as a Master Machinist and...

May 14, 2024

Charles Wilson Minners, age 96, passed away on May 14, 2024 in West Chester, PA. Charles was raised in Ridgewood, New Jersey, and was a graduate of Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY. During the Korean War Charles served his nation proudly, attaining the rank of Lieutenant in the United States Army. After the service he went on to work at...

May 8, 2024

Deborah Ann Nash (nee Allen), age 69, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on May 8, 2024. Deb was raised and educated and has been a lifelong resident of Aston and was a 1972 graduate of Sun Valley High School. Deb worked as a food server for several restaurants throughout Aston, her favorite...

May 8, 2024

John P. Donovan 'Jack', age 87, a resident of Boothwyn passed away on May 8, 2024. Jack was born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in West Philadelphia. He was a graduate of West Catholic High School. In his early 20s Jack moved out to Collingdale, PA and spent the next few decades there as he raised his family. He was...

May 7, 2024

Raymond J. Hastings, 86, of Media passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Born in Trainer, Pennsylvania he was a graduate of Chichester High School. He went on to pursue a career as a mill wright at Westinghouse Manufacturing located in Essington. Raymond was a talented mechanic who found solace in...

May 6, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Nona May Simpson on May 6, 2024, at the age of 85. She was a beloved mother, dedicated secretary, and cherished member of the community. Nona was born on August 10, 1938, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and spent her life residing in Concord, Pennsylvania. Nona was a graduate of Upper Darby High...

May 5, 2024

Rena L. Adams, age 88, peacefully passed away on May 5, 2024, at Merrill Gardens, surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Chester, PA, Rena was a proud graduate of Chester High School. Later in life she moved to Brookhaven, building lasting relationships with those around her. Rena dedicated 34 years to Bell Telephone, staying with the...

May 3, 2024

Victor Don Kushto, 76, of Aston, PA, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Riddle Memorial Hospital.

Born August 21, 1947, in Chester, Pennsylvania to the late Victor Lloyd Kushto and Rosa M. Kushto nee Rizzo. A longtime resident of Delaware County and a 1965 graduate of Chichester High School and an honors graduate of Delaware...

May 1, 2024

Barbara C. Black, 89, of Aston passed away at her residence on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Born and raised in New Bedford Massachusetts, she was a graduate of North Dartmouth High School. She went on to become a registered nurse specializing in the Operating Room, graduating from Saint Lukes School of Nursing. Following her graduation she worked at Saint...

Apr 30, 2024

Maureen "Rene" Anne DeLong (nee Applegate), age 81, of Upper Chichester, PA passed away on April 30, 2024. Rene worked at Verizon for 43 years before retiring in 2003. She was an associate member of both the Del Vets Post #1 in Wilmington, DE and American Legion Post 926 in Aston. Maureen was a lifetime associate member of the...

Apr 28, 2024

Everett S Snyder was born to Sherwood and Helen on August 7, 1922 at 6 Center Avenue in Trainer, Pa. He attended Trainer Grammar School and graduated in 1937. He attended and graduated from Eddystone High School in 1941. While in Eddystone high, he discovered his love for music. The band director wanted him to play the trombone but...

Apr 27, 2024

Jayme Boughner, age 67, a longtime resident of Brookhaven, PA, passed away on April 27th, 2024, at her daughter's home in Delran, NJ. Jayme was a graduate of Sun Valley High School, class of 1974, in Aston, PA. She went on to work at Sunoco, starting out in the Mailroom and working her way up to the position of...

Apr 23, 2024

Frederick L. Wood, age 75, passed away on the morning of April 23rd, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. Fred was born in New York City, New York and was a long time resident of Wawa, Pennsylvania. He attended Salisbury School in 1963 before transitioning to Babson College in 1967. During a brief interlude, Fred spent a few self-willed...

Apr 20, 2024

Victoria "Judy" Wozny (nee Trice), age 82, passed away on April 20, 2024 at Hidden Meadows On the Ridge in Sellersville, PA. Judy was raised in Chichester, PA, and was a 1960 graduate of Chichester High School. She worked for DuPont and Hedemark as an Administrative Assistant before going on to work at Widener University in the same capacity...

Apr 19, 2024

Clark R. Hunt died peacefully on April 19, 2024 at the age of 90 in Glen Mills, PA. He battled several serious medical issues in recent years with courage and a sense of humor. Clark was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a role model to his children and grandchildren, and he will be deeply...

Apr 12, 2024

Irene Anne Vitarelli, age 68, a resident of Boothwyn, PA, passed away on April 12, 2024 with her loving family by her side. Irene was born in Twin Oaks, PA, and was a graduate of Chichester High School. She worked for Elwyn, Inc., for 25 years before moving to a job in childcare. Irene had a green thumb and enjoyed...

Apr 12, 2024

Elizabeth "Betty" (Dionne) Errie, age 82 passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Aston on April 12, 2024. Elizabeth was born in Chester, raised in Linwood, and was a 1959 graduate of Chichester High School. Betty most currently resided in Aston where she was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Betty was a...

Apr 10, 2024

Thomas M. Mortimer, Jr. "Tommy", age 83, passed away on April 10, 2024, in Oxford, PA surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Ridley Park and grew up in different areas throughout Delaware County where he also raised his own children later in life. He was a graduate of Ridley Township Senior High School, which is where...

Apr 9, 2024

Loretta A. Burke, age 77, of Garnet Valley, PA, passed away on Tuesday, April 9th, 2024, at Riddle Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, Loretta was a proud graduate of Saint Hubert Catholic High School. She retired after a fulfilling career as an office manager at ACME. Beyond her professional life, Loretta found true joy in the company of her family,...