Obituaries

Nov 14, 2025

John B. Felton, Jr., age 74, passed away on November 14, 2025. He was raised in Wallingford, PA, and was a graduate of Nether Providence High School, Class of 1969. John went on to earn his degree from Ithaca College and later received his MBA from Golden Gate University. After college, he spent several years in upstate New York...

Nov 12, 2025

Marilyn J. (Bubel) Gray, 92, of Brookhaven Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she moved to Delaware county during her school years and graduated from Ridley Senior High School.

In her earlier years Marilyn served as a legal secretary and at one time worked for the Federal Bureau of Investigation....

Nov 8, 2025

Bernice M. (Anderson) O'Brien, age 86, passed away on November 8, 2025 with her loving daughters by her side. Bernice grew up on Chestnut Street in Darby Colwyn, PA. She met the love of her life, Tim O'Brien, at age 13. On the first day they met, Bernice was flirting with Tim by throwing pinecones at him from the...

Nov 8, 2025

Rhonda Huss, age 56, a longtime resident of Chichester, PA, passed away on November 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Chester, PA, she would go on to graduate from Chester High School, Class of 1987. Over the years Rhonda held several jobs but most notably was a Unit Secretary at Riddle Hospital and the...

Nov 7, 2025

Rhoda Billiard, 62, of Wallingford, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Riddle Memorial Hospital after a courageous health battle.

Born in Chester, Pennsylvania, she was an area resident her entire life and most recently resided in the Garden City section of Wallingford.

She was the daughter of the late Elmer Williams and...

Nov 4, 2025

Joan M. (nee Berziski) Long, age 86, a longtime resident of Upper Chichester Twp. passed away at her home on November 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was a graduate of Notre Dame Girls High School in Moylan, PA and Keystone Business School. Joan retired from Sacred Heart Hospital in Chester, PA where she worked as the Administrative...

Nov 4, 2025

Joseph "Joe" Wesolowski, age 73, passed away on November 4, 2025. Joe was raised in Chester before moving to Concord, PA during his childhood. He was a graduate of Garnet Valley High School class of 1970 and went on to earn his bachelor's degree in Microbiology from Albright College. Joe was the co-owner of Sloppy Joe's in Chester, a...

Nov 2, 2025

Elizabeth "Betty" Diem, age 86, passed away on November 2, 2025. She was born on May 2, 1939 in Chester, PA. She was a 1957 graduate of Eddystone High School. Betty resided in Aston for most of her life & spent her last years in Chadds Ford. She was a realtor at Beiler Campbell in Kennett Square for many...

Oct 30, 2025

Jason R. Bard, 53, of Cheyney, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Born in West Chester, Pennsylvania he was a 1990 graduate of Bishop Shanahan High School.

Jason was kindhearted, charismatic, and good-humored. He cherished time spent with his friends and family, especially his beloved granddaughter. Jason was a talented...

Oct 30, 2025

Dolores M. Tosto, age 84, passed away surrounded by her family on October 30, 2025. A lifelong resident of Chester, PA; born in the West End, she spent the remainder of her life in Sun Hill, where she raised her family. She attended Resurrection of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church (aka Rez) for grade school, graduated from Holy Child...

Oct 27, 2025

Joy Marie Shields, 93, of Glen Mills passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, October 27, 2025. Born in Ridley Township, she was a 1950 graduate of Ridley Twp. High School where she was the lead actress in all the school plays.

Joy's name exemplified her character; her amiable personality was contagious. She loved people,...

Oct 26, 2025

In Loving Memory of Marie Lesutis (née Mahon) August 5, 1951 - October 25, 2025 Marie Lesutis, a devoted mother, cherished grandmother, beloved sister, aunt, great-aunt and treasured friend, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, in the loving home of her daughter after a courageous, years-long battle with cancer. She was 74. Born in Hazelton, Pennsylvania, and raised...

Oct 25, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert "Bob" G. Chew, 93, of West Chester, Pennsylvania, who passed away on October 25, 2025, at Wellington at Hershey's Mill Senior Living. Born in Chester, Pennsylvania, Bob embodied a life of dedication, resilience, and love. A proud graduate of Chester High School in 1950, Bob served his...

Oct 25, 2025

Henry Babenko, age 53, passed away on October 25, 2025. A lifelong resident of Aston, PA, Henry grew up and raised his family in the same community he loved. He was a proud graduate of Chichester High School, Class of 1991. Henry worked for State Farm Insurance in the mailroom for 24 years and later joined the Penn-Delco School...

Oct 24, 2025

Florence Perkowski Oppelt "Flossie," age 95, passed away peacefully at Christiana Hospital on October 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Flossie was born on her family's farm in Richlandtown, Bucks County, PA—a place filled with hard work, tradition, and the simple joys of country life. Growing up on the farm shaped her resilient spirit...

Oct 24, 2025

John J. Scarpato, age 90, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025, at Naamans Creek Country Manor. John was a lifelong resident of Chester, where he was raised and educated, attending St. James High School. Throughout his impressive career, John dedicated many years of service to Fair Acres Geriatric Center in Middletown, and he spent 30 years at The Scott...

Oct 24, 2025

Catherine G. Bogert, age 92, formerly of Centre Hall, PA, passed away on October 24, 2025, at her daughter's home in Upper Chichester, PA. She was born in Philadelphia, PA, on February 14, 1933 to Francis and Catharine Hansen, raised in South West Philadelphia, and was a 1952 graduate of John Bartram High School. Catherine was independent and spunky,...

Oct 20, 2025

Richard Tripler, age 85, of Media, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025.

Rich and his wife, Doreen, raised their family in Collingdale, Pennsylvania, where they built a life centered on family and community. A dedicated business owner, he operated Tripler Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning for more than 40 years, and owned and managed several...

Oct 16, 2025

Edward M. Polsky, 84, of Aston passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Riddle Memorial Hospital.

They were together for 27 years but had a love that spanned for over 58. Ed and Mary Ann were the definition of love. Ed Polsky was not an easy man. Born the son of Elizabeth Stermer and Harry...

Oct 15, 2025

Barbara E. Olsen, age 70, a resident of Aston, PA, passed away on October 15, 2025, at Riddle Hospital with her loving family by her side. Barbara was raised in Secane, PA, and was a graduate of Upper Darby High School. She was a talented seamstress and was the past owner of the Craft Hut. She used her love...