Obituaries

Jan 21, 2024

John D. Newborg October 12, 1942 - January 21, 2024 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of John D. Newborg, a loving husband, father, and cherished member of his community. John's journey began in Bryn Mawr, PA, where he was born to his proud parents Paul and Magdalene Newborg. He made a lasting impact on...

Jan 19, 2024

Barry Bricklin PhD, aged 90, of Wayne, PA, passed away on January 19, 2024. He was a deeply loved husband, father, brother, son and friend. He was a loving, kind, and generous man known for his great wit and insightful guidance. Barry is survived by his brother Alan (Bonnie), sons Brian (Andi) and Scott (Nathalie), daughters Carol (Herman) and...

Jan 17, 2024

Jesse J. Creppon, age 84, passed away on January 17, 2024, in Prospect Park, PA. Born on December 26, 1939, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Jesse touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him. Jesse spent a majority of his life in Chester, PA, where he raised his family alongside his cherished wife, Judy. In his younger...

Jan 16, 2024

Rosemary E. Smith, age 86, passed away on January 16, 2024. Rosemary was born and raised in Media, PA, and was a graduate of Notre Dame High School in Moylan, PA. She was a longtime resident of Aston, PA, and was most recently a resident of Fox Hill Farms in Glen Mills, PA. Rosemary was a longtime employee of...

Jan 12, 2024

Thomas S. Godlewski, Sr., aged 76, passed away at home on January 12, 2024. Tom was born in Philadelphia, PA on August 16, 1947, the son of Anastasius Godlewski and Edith Dimberio. Following the untimely death of Tom's father shortly after Tom's birth, Tom and his mother moved to Wildwood, NJ where Tom spent his childhood surrounded by his...

Jan 10, 2024

Caryl V. Kistner age 94 passed away suddenly at her home on January 10, 2024. She was a resident of Pleasant View Retirement Community in Manheim, PA, Caryl was born and raised in Garden City, just outside of Chester, PA and attended Nether Providence High School. She spent her career working as a Registered Nurse and an Operating Room...

Jan 7, 2024

Eleanor Rhue Stephano, age 82, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2024. Rhue was raised in Pensacola, FL, and had most recently resided in Coatesville, PA. She loved nature and all of its creatures, an eternal optimist, volunteer, and gifted artist. Rhue was a vivacious, engaging, and cherished friend to many, and a brave, adoring and adored mother, grandmother,...

Jan 4, 2024

John C. Berziski, age 81, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2024. John was born and raised in Chester, PA, and currently resided in Aston, PA, with his daughter, Ann. He was a graduate of St. James High School, class of 1960. John spent his career in the steel industry working for various companies over the years. He was...

Jan 3, 2024

Francis Xavier Cunniffe, 83, of Garnet Valley, PA, passed away on January 3, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Helen Cunniffe, and devoted father to Francine Cunniffe and Kathleen (Michel) Cunniffe-Peña. Francis was the youngest son of Irish immigrants, the late James and Mary Cunniffe, from County Mayo, and the "baby" brother to Sister Margaret OSF, Anne (Fred)...

Dec 30, 2023

Charles R. "Chuck" Roberts, age 76, a resident of Upper Chichester, PA passed away on December 30, 2023. Charles was raised and educated in Chester where he attended St. Robert's Parochial School. He retired from Marple Twp. where he was a head mechanic for 43 years. Charles and his wife resided for a number of years in Lancaster County...

Dec 29, 2023

Thomas R. (Tom) Harrington passed away peacefully on December 29, 2023, in West Chester, PA at the age of 80 surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy. Tom was commonly described by his co-workers as one of the nicest and most decent men in the law profession. During his more than 50-year legal career as...

Dec 27, 2023

James R. (Jimmy) Dussell, age 58, of Marcus Hook, passed away on December 27, 2023 in Marcus Hook. Jimmy was raised in Eddystone and graduated from Ridley High School Class of 1983. Jimmy was a longtime resident of Eddystone years before moving to Marcus Hook where he lived for the past few years. Jimmy was a painter at the Philadelphia...

Dec 22, 2023

Lineada Seth, age 80, passed away on December 22, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Lineada was born and raised in Chester, PA.; she proudly graduated from Chester High School and later became a longtime resident of Boothwyn. She is the daughter of the late Benjamin Morton, Sr., loving wife to the late Melvin Seth, mother to the late Charlyne...

Dec 20, 2023

Julie Wilson, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on December 20, 2023 in Chadds Ford, PA. She was born and raised in Folsom, PA and was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 1977. Julie was a dedicated accountant, having recently worked in the University Student Housing (USH) department at West Chester University, a position she cherished. Prior to...

Dec 20, 2023

The Mass for Phyllis will be live streamed via St. Thomas the Apostle Church. Please click the "Live Stream" link at the top of their website. https://staparishgm.org/

Phyllis A. Waychunas (Nee Marsich) age 79, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Riddle Memorial Hospital on December 20, 2023. Raised in Ridley Township and she...

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...

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,...

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;...

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...

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...