Obituaries

Aug 5, 2023

Joseph Patrick Caulfield The Villages, FL - Joseph P. Caulfield ("Joe") died on August 5, 2023 surrounded by family. He was 86 years old. Born in Philadelphia on February 7, 1937, Joe was raised in humble beginnings on Clearfield Street. The first son of Irish immigrants and one of eight children, Joe led with independence, drive, and care. Joe...

Aug 4, 2023

Keith Christopher Crowley, age 61, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023, at his home in Aston, PA. Keith was raised in Linwood, and was a graduate of Chichester High School. He was employed by the Upper Chichester Township as a Code Enforcement Officer. Keith was an avid hunter and fisherman, a boat enthusiast, and always enjoyed being outdoors....

Aug 2, 2023

Tracy A. (Baldwin) Dyer, age 62, a longtime resident of Aston Mills passed away on August 2, 2023. Tracy was born in and raised in Chester, PA and was a graduate of Chester High school, class of 1979.

Daughter to the late Lawrence "Big Larry" and Nancy Baldwin.

Tracy's life work was raising her family....

Aug 1, 2023

Julia A. Matyja-Shaw, age 103, a lifelong Delaware County Resident, passed away on August 1, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Julia was born May 26, 1920 in Chester, PA and has been a lifelong Delaware County resident. She currently lived in Eddystone. She is the wife of the late Otha T. Shaw who passed away February 14,th 1972....

Jul 31, 2023

Robert Joseph "Bobby" Brown, age 85, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on July 31, 2023 at Bryn Mawr Hospital. Born and raised in North Philadelphia, Bobby was a 1956 graduate of Roman Catholic High School. Bobby also resided in Sharon Hill for 37 years, Ridley Park , and most recently he lived in Glen Mills...

Jul 26, 2023

Thomas J. Davis, age 68, a lifelong resident of Eddystone, PA passed away on July 26th, 2023. Thomas was a graduate of Ridley High School. Thomas was involved with the Eddystone fire department and served his community proudly as a fire fighter in the seventies and early eighties. In 1974 Thomas became the first employee of the Re-Steel Supply...

Jul 26, 2023

Barbara Ragni, age 65, a resident of Chester Springs, PA, passed away on July 26, 2023. Barbara was raised in Drexel Hill, PA, and was a graduate of Upper Darby High School, class of 1975. Prior to her retirement last year, she worked as a Senior Member Services Representative for Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union. Barbara enjoyed cooking, sewing,...

Jul 20, 2023

Patricia Ann Doohan "Patty", age 83, a resident of Aston, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 20, 2023, with her daughters by her side. Patty was born and raised in Downingtown and was a graduate of St. Agnes High School in West Chester. She worked for Saven Variety Store in Aston, as well as Lewicki Real Estate and...

Jul 17, 2023

George Michalkiewicz, Sr., age 76, a resident of Chester, PA, passed away on July 17, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. George was born in Germany and immigrated to America at the age of 3. His family resided in Upland, PA, and he was a graduate of Eddystone High School. Following high school, George joined the...

Jul 15, 2023

Teresa E. Shaeffer (Nee Ricci), age 95, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on July 15, 2023 at Twin Pines Health Care Center. Teresa was raised in Milmont Park, Ridley Township and attended Our Lady of Peace Parochial School and Notre Dame Catholic High School in Moylan. She had been a long-time resident of Chester before moving to...

Jul 13, 2023

Thomas J. Long , age 85, a longtime resident of Upper Chichester passed away peacefully on July 13,2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Tom was a graduate of Chester High School and worked for Scott Paper Co. for many years before retiring from Pennsylvania Machine. Tom proudly served his country with the United States Navy. He enjoyed coaching...

Jul 9, 2023

Edmund "Ed" Joseph Bransfield, a resident of Kennett Square, PA, age 82, passed away on July 9, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Edmund was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, and was a graduate of Roman Catholic High School. He served his nation proudly in the United States Army, attaining the rank of SP4 before being honorably discharged....

Jul 7, 2023

Robert F. "Bob" Glover, age 83, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2023. Born in Ridley Township and a graduate of Ridley High School, Bob was a lifelong Delaware County resident. He resided in Ridley Twp., Chester, Upland, Linwood and for the past 15 years Bob lived in Millsboro, Delaware. Bob worked for Carbenator Rental for more than 50...

Jul 6, 2023

Charlotte Ann Wall, age 91, passed away on July 6, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Charlotte was raised in Linwood, PA, but was a resident of Upper Chichester for the majority of her life. She was a dedicated and loving mother and homemaker. Charlotte was a member of Chichester Baptist Church. She is the daughter...

Jul 6, 2023

Mary Lorraine "Lorie" Nickson, age 62, passed away on July 6, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Lorie was raised in Upland, PA, and was a graduate of Christian Academy in Brookhaven, class of 1978. During her high school years, Lorie excelled at softball as a catcher, making it to the all-state team. Lorie was proud to work as...

Jul 4, 2023

Steven "Steve" C. King (70) of Boothwyn, PA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 4th. Born May 22, 1953, to Dudley and Dorothy (Hess) in Springfield, PA where he lived until relocating to Boothwyn. Steven retired from AT&T as a material handler. He was an avid Philadelphia sports fan, especially the Eagles. He loved spending...

Jul 4, 2023

Harry W. Brooks, Jr. age 85, a longtime resident of Trainer, PA passed away peacefully on July 4,2023. Harry was born, raised and educated in Uniontown, PA. He worked for many years at Phoenix Steel and then retired from Luken's Steel. Harry enjoyed going to the casinos, golfing, playing softball, and was an avid Philadelphia Phillies fan. Harry was...

Jul 3, 2023

William Michael Miele Sr. "Bill", age 97 passed away peacefully on Monday, July 3, 2023, in Eastham, Massachusetts. Bill was raised in Chester, Pa. and was a graduate of Chester High School. Following high school he went onto get a bachelor's degree from East Stroudsburg University, and two master's degrees, one from Temple University and one from Villanova University....

Jul 1, 2023

Eugene Gifford Grace 3rd died on Saturday July 1, 2023. He was known as "Pops" to his family and "Gene" to all others, and was a true gentleman and gentle soul in every sense. Gene attended boarding school from the early age of eight through high school (North Country Day School, St. Marks, the Hill School), and followed this...

Jun 30, 2023

Virginia Lee Curry, age 92, passed away surrounded by her family on June 30, 2023. Virginia was raised and educated in Ridley Park, PA. She was a graduate of the class of 1949 at Ridley Park High School, where she was active in many clubs and committees. After high school Ginny worked for Sun Oil where she met her...