Obituaries

Oct 30, 2023

Patricia Louise Preston, age 82, passed away on October 30, 2023 in Eddystone, PA surrounded by her loving family. She was born and raised in Prospect Park, PA and raised her family in Eddystone, PA. Patricia's unwavering dedication and support were not limited to her family alone but extended to her job at Boeing, where she served as a parts...

Oct 29, 2023

Former Delaware County resident Arlene "Judy" K. Nataloni, 84, died on October 29, 2023, of lung disease, at her home in Perryville, MD surrounded by her loving family and friends. Judy was a very strong, smart, beautiful, tell it like it is, fun, charming, hard-working woman. She owned the Brandon House Tavern in Upper Darby for 38 years, along...

Oct 28, 2023

Frieda Johnson, age 68, passed away on October 28, 2023, at her home in Colwyn, PA. Frieda was raised in Frederica, DE, and was a graduate of Lake Forest High School. She worked for many years at Independence Blue Cross as a legal assistant, prior to her retirement. She was a devout Christian and was a member of Church...

Oct 28, 2023

Mary Imburgia Morrison, age 82, a resident of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mary was raised in Linwood, PA, and was a graduate of Notre Dame Catholic Girls High School. In her retirement, Mary enjoyed spending time with her family and her cats, as well as travelling...

Oct 24, 2023

Christopher J. Manko, age 64, a longtime resident of Royersford, PA, passed away on October 24, 2023 with his wife and family by his side. Christopher is a graduate of Ridley High School and Williamson Trade School. He had most recently resided in Milsboro, DE, and worked for Constellation. Christopher was an avid reader, especially the Reader's Digest and...

Oct 22, 2023

Charles "Chick" Barton Smith, Jr., age 86, passed away on October 22, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Chick was the eldest of three children, born and raised in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Cheltenham High School, earned a bachelor's Degree from Muhlenberg College, and a master's in Business from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business. Chick's...

Oct 18, 2023

Shirley Bryan West, age 88, passed away on October 18, 2023. She was raised in Ridley Park, PA. and was a graduate of Ridley Park High school, class of 1953. She has resided in Brookhaven, PA for 63 years. Shirley was a devout Catholic and longtime member of, Our Lady of Charity Church in Brookhaven. She worked for DuPont...

Oct 18, 2023

Susan Baca Crowe, age 77, passed away on October 18, 2023, at her home in Aston, PA. Susan was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, and graduated magna cum laude from Seton Hill University in 1969. Known as "Madame" to generations of students, Susan was a respected and beloved French teacher for almost four decades for the Garnet Valley...

Oct 18, 2023

Marion Furniss, age 93, a longtime resident of Crum Lynne, PA, passed away on October 18, 2023. She was born and raised in Chester, PA, and worked at Crozer Hospital briefly before taking on the roles of Mother and Homemaker. In her free time, Marion loved to sew, garden, cook, and bake. She also enjoyed spending time with her family...

Oct 17, 2023

Antonietta "Toni" (Valocchi) Albano, age 87, longtime resident of Aston, formerly of Carter Lane, Chester passed away on October 17, 2023. Antonietta was raised and educated in Chester, and was a graduate of St. Anthony Parochial School and Notre Dame High School in Moylan. Antonietta was a longtime member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, in Chester, followed by St....

Oct 17, 2023

Annette Darconti Alloway died October 17, 2023. She was the wife of the late James and the mother of her beloved son Michael and his wife Linda.

She is survived by her granddaughter Debra Jean Markussen and her grandson Kenneth David Alloway.

She also leaves behind 4 great-grandsons, Jack Markussen, Kade Markussen, Carter Alloway, and...

Oct 16, 2023

Bresci Joseph Cellini, age 95, passed away on October 16, 2023, at his home in West Grove, PA surrounded by his loving family. Bresci was born and raised in Chester, PA and was a proud graduate of Chester High School and PMC, Pennsylvania Military College. Bresci was the founder and partner of B. Joseph Cellini Inc, operating under the...

Oct 14, 2023

Patricia "Pattie" Veneziale peacefully passed away on October 14, 2023. In Pattie's 68 years of life, she was known for being hard working, loving, talkative and a friend to all. She was an amazing mother above all, passing her strength on to her two daughters. Her girls were her pride and joy. Pattie's role as a Me-Mom gave her...

Oct 14, 2023

Carol E. Shook, age 74, a longtime resident of Glen Mills, PA passed away on October 14, 2023 in Media, PA. She was born and raised in Havertown, PA. Carol worked the majority of her life as a counselor for Elwyn and always loved helping others. A lasting passion of Carol's was traveling with her husband and family exploring...

Oct 13, 2023

Susan A. Miller, age 62, a resident of Chadds Ford, PA, passed away on October 13, 2023 at Bryn Mawr Hospital. She was raised in Glen Mills, PA, and was a graduate of Garnet Valley High School. Susan was an avid Eagles Fan and spent many Sundays watching the game with her parents. She loved animals, especially the family dogs....

Oct 12, 2023

David F. DePrince "Davey", age 51, passed away on October 12, 2023, in the arms of his loving wife and son at their home in Brookhaven, PA. Davey was raised in Chester, PA, and was a 1990 graduate of St. James High School. He worked for 24 years at Chester Water Authority and was a member of Our Lady...

Oct 12, 2023

Loren M. Jennings (nee DiSaverio), age 65, passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones on October 12, 2023. Loren's strength and optimism throughout her life was amazing even in the darkest and hardest of times. She worked as a scientist, was an avid animal lover who loved traveling and spending time enjoying life laughing with friends and...

Oct 12, 2023

Patricia M. Shinn, age 76, passed away on October 12, 2023 after battling a lengthy illness. She grew up in Chester, PA and was a proud graduate of Notre Dame Catholic Girls High School in Moylan. She was a recent resident of Swedesboro, NJ. She devoted 34 years of her life to her career at DSPC, ultimately retiring from...

Oct 11, 2023

Joan E. Miller, age 86, peacefully passed away on October 11, 2023, at Riddle Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born and raised in Springfield, PA, and was a proud graduate of Springfield High School. For the majority of her working life, Joan dedicated her time and efforts to the Franklin Mint and later switched jobs to...

Oct 5, 2023

John J. May, age 69, a lifelong resident of Chester, PA passed away on October 5, 2023. John was born, raised and educated in Chester, where he graduated from St. Anthony's Parochial School in 1968 and St. James Boy's Catholic High School in 1972. During his time at St. James he was a member of their 1972 championship baseball...