Obituaries

Jun 19, 2023

On Thursday, March 16, 1978 a beautiful girl named Kelli Fleming was brought to life. Ever since that day she made a conscious decision to live her life with truth. Kelli was said to have been a very happy and spunky baby and throughout her years, that never diminished. Summer of '89, Kelli was about 11 and her sister...

Jun 19, 2023

Joseph A. Zebleckes, age 65, passed away peacefully at his home in Wilmington on June 19, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Chester, PA and raised in Twin Oaks, PA. Joe was a proud graduate of Archmere Academy, Class of 1975, and later attended Lehigh University, graduating in 1979 with a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering....

Jun 18, 2023

Marie C. (Vona) Antonelli age 83 of Boothwyn, PA passed away on Sunday, June 18,2023 at her home. Marie was born on March 26, 1940, in Chester and was a 1956 graduate of Interboro High School. Following high school Marie married Lewis Antonelli and began raising her family. More than anything, Marie's role as a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother...

Jun 17, 2023

Velia "Val" Rotante of Phoenixville, PA, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2023. She was 95 years old. Val was born in the Bronx in 1928- the daughter of the late Isabella and Anthony Capilupi. She was preceded in death by her adored husband (and love of her life) Anthony "Tony" Rotante, brother Joseph Capilupi, and sister-in-law (and friend)...

Jun 14, 2023

Margaret M. "Marge" Babenko, age 82, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Margaret was raised in Chester and was a graduate of Notre Dame Girls High School in Moylan. She lived in Chester, and in Toby Farms, and in 1976 moved to Boothwyn. Most recently Marge resided in Clayton, Delaware with her son...

Jun 10, 2023

Fred W. Webbert, age 87, a resident of Chadds Ford, PA, passed away on June 10, 2023 in Media, PA. Fred was born and raised in Ridley Park, PA, and was a graduate of Ridley Park High School. He had formerly worked for Jansen Tree Experts as a Tree Surgeon. Fred enjoyed golfing and watching Netflix. He spent many...

Jun 10, 2023

Mary V. Kester (nee Messina), age 80, a resident of Aston, PA, passed away on June 10, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born in Philadelphia, and raised in "The Meadows", an area of Southwest Philadelphia before moving to Holmes, PA. She was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 1960, and she earned...

Jun 9, 2023

June A. Costello (Wiseley), age 94, a resident of Lutheran Knolls, passed away on June 9, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born and raised in South West Philadelphia. June enjoyed going out to eat, especially at Ashley's in Glen Mills, PA where she had a particular fondness for the buffalo chicken dip. In her younger years...

Jun 6, 2023

Henry J. DiAmicis passed away on June 6, 2023, at Christiana Hospital hospice in Newark, DE. A Memorial Service will be held Monday June 26, 2023, at 11am Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Church, 4701 Weldin Rd., Wilmington, DE 19803. Out of respect for Henry's wishes, there will be no further services after the Memorial Mass.

Jun 4, 2023

Margaret "Sue" Curren died peacefully surrounded by her family on June 4, 2023. Sue is predeceased by her husband James who passed away in 2011. Sue and Jim were longtime residents of Folcroft and moved to Florida after retirement. They enjoyed 16 years of relaxation while also donating their time to helping others through the Society of Saint Vincent...

Jun 3, 2023

Clement Thompson, age 90, a longtime resident of Media, PA since 1970, passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 3, 2023. Clem was born and raised in Chester, PA and was a graduate of St. James High School class of 1952. After graduating from St. James he went on to attend Quaker City Trade School and completed their...

May 24, 2023

Marie P. (Micolucci) Cardinale, age 88, of Boothwyn, left this world peacefully on May 24, 2023, to join her beloved husband Frank; her brother Nick and sister Janet; and her parents Gea and Tom. Marie was born in West Philadelphia, PA and moved to Aston, PA where she raised her two children. She later resided in Boothwyn, PA. Marie...

May 23, 2023

Dr. Arthur J. DeMarco, age 103, passed away on May 23, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He is the son of the late Raphael and Angelia (Itri) DeMarco loving husband to the late Edith (Cicione) DeMarco, father to the late Robert DeMarco and brother to the late Mary (DeMarco) Ferrari and Joseph and Larry DeMarco....

May 22, 2023

Michael Joseph Esposito Sr., age 85, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2023 at Crozer Chester Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Born, raised, and educated in Southwest Philadelphia, Mike was a graduate of Bartram High School. In 1970 Mike married his wife Margaret and moved to Upland where he has since lived. Mike was a longtime bartender...

May 20, 2023

Danica Jean Bonifazio, sweet baby girl of Samantha Muschynka and Jeremy Bonifazio and beloved baby sister of Delaney and Sienna. Cherished daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, and cousin. Born on April 22,2023 and died on May 20th, 2023 after 29 unforgettable days. A beautiful baby girl who touched so many lives in such a brief time. We will always miss...

May 16, 2023

Lloyd Kolachny, Sr., age 84, a resident of Aston, PA, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2023 at his home. Lloyd was born in Elsworth, Kansas and attended John Bartram High School in Philadelphia, PA, class of 1955. Following high school, Lloyd joined the United States Air Force, proudly serving his country from 1956 to 1960. He then went...

May 15, 2023

James Joseph Sheridan, age 85, a longtime resident of Boothwyn, PA passed away on May 15, 2023 with his family by his side. James was raised and educated in Chester, PA where he graduated from St. James Catholic Boy's High School. He served proudly in the U.S. Army in the 82nd Airborne division as a medic. James was a...

May 12, 2023

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Jean DeJohn a beloved woman who lived a life filled with joy, adventure, and love. Jean passed away on May 12, 2023, at the age of 78, surrounded by her family and loved ones.

Jean graduated from Notre Dame Girls School in Moylan. She attended St. Joseph's University...

May 9, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carol Ann Perri, who passed away on May 9, 2023, at the age of 85. Carol was a beloved mother, grandmother, wife, sister, daughter, and friend who lived life to the fullest. Carol was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. and was a 1955 graduate of West Catholic...

Apr 29, 2023

Michael James Tancredi, 53, of Media, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2023, from complications resulting from acute pancreatitis. The illness was sudden, taking his family and friends off-guard and leaving us greatly saddened. Michael was born in Media on November 11, 1969, to Louis A. Tancredi and Anne Norpel Tancredi. After graduating from Penncrest High School in...