Obituaries

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...

Apr 29, 2023

Gladys (Watson) DiCarlantonio age 85 passed away on April 29, 2023, at her home in Brookhaven surrounded by her loving family. Gladys was a graduate of Chester High School class of 1956. She resided in Brookhaven for more than 20 years and retired from Crozer Chester Medical Center, Upland, PA. Gladys enjoyed expressing her artistic side making Christmas wreaths...

Apr 27, 2023

Nancy Elaine Cordrey, 85, of Claymont, Delaware went home to be with her Lord on April 27, 2023. Nancy was born in Sharon, Pennsylvania on April 7, 1938, the second daughter of Doris and Earl Knost. She grew up and was raised in Sharon, attended and graduated from Sharon High School in 1956 and graduated from Temple University in...

Apr 26, 2023

Jane Marie Hecker (Kelleher), age 76 passed away peacefully with her family by her side. Jane was raised and educated in Upper Chichester and a 1964 graduate of Chichester High School. Jane was a longtime resident Upper Chichester and for the last 12 years she lived in Millsboro, DE. Jane worked for Maguire Products Inc. in Aston for more...

Apr 24, 2023

Helen Marie Jane Wagner, age 78, passed away on April 24, 2023, at her home in Wilmington, DE. She was born and raised in Chester, PA, and was a graduate of Chester High School. She went on to earn a Masters Degree at West Chester University. Helen was a devoted educator, working as a teacher in the Chester-Upland School...

Apr 21, 2023

Albert Celestino age 81, a resident of Upper Chichester, PA, passed away suddenly on April 21, 2023. He was born and raised in Chester, PA, and was a graduate of St. James Catholic High School for Boys, class of 1959. Albert went on to enlist and proudly serve in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged to the...

Apr 19, 2023

Lee-Ann Sinclair (Nee Haenel) age 74, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2023 with her family by her side. Raised and educated in Philadelphia, Lee-Ann was a 1966 graduate of Germantown High School and attended Temple University. She lived in Thorndale for some time before moving to Upper Chichester in 1984. Lee-Ann worked at the Chester Care Center as...

Apr 17, 2023

Frederick R. "Fred" Frieze, Sr. age 88 of Glen Mills, PA passed away on April 17,2023. Fred was raised and educated in Chester, PA, where he graduated from Chester High School in 1952. While a Chester Clipper Fred played his baseball under the legendary Hal Brewster. He pitched a two-hit shutout to win the City Championship for Chester High...

Apr 17, 2023

Janet L. Dahlquist (Nee Whitelock), age 71, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on April 17, 2023. Born, raised, and educated in Chester, Janet was a graduate of St. Michael's Parochial School and Notre Dame High School in Moylan, Class of 1971. She has been a resident of Norwood for the past 30 years. Janet worked...

Apr 14, 2023

Michael J. Travaglini, age 90, a longtime resident of Aston, PA passed away on April 14, 2023. Michael was born in Chester and graduated from Chester High School in 1954. After which he was drafted and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Travaglini was employed for many years by Westinghouse Inc., in Lester, PA and...

Apr 13, 2023

James A. Deery, Jr., age 76, passed away on April 13, 2023 at his home in Aston, PA. James was a raised in Ogden, PA, and was a graduate of Chichester High School. Following his graduation he enlisted in the Army and served his nation proudly during the Vietnam War. After the service James joined the workforce with Westinghouse...

Apr 13, 2023

Elizabeth "Betty" Iacono, 83, of Wilmington, DE passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Thursday, April 13, 2023. She joins her late husband Vincent Michael Iacono. Betty was born on January 31, 1940 in Danbury, CT to the late William Paul Wiley and late Helen Brown. Betty attended Goldey-Beacom College and pursued a career...

Apr 11, 2023

Elizabeth "Bette" (Hellinger) McKeon age 92 passed away peacefully on April 11, 2023 at her home in Maris Grove. Bette was born, raised and educated in Chester, PA. She and her late husband Thomas P. McKeon lived in Glen Mills, PA for many years before moving to Maris Grove. She retired from the Sun Oil Co. after many years of...

Apr 8, 2023

Richard J. "Rick" Pekala, age 71, a resident of Boothwyn, PA, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2023 with his loving family by his side. He fought long and hard to remain among them until the end. Rick was raised in Chester, PA, and attended St. James High School and in 1970 he graduated from Chichester High School. Rick...

Apr 8, 2023

Kimberly J. Warrington, 58, of Prospect Park, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 8, in her home, surrounded by her loving family after a two-year fight against Pancreatic Cancer. Raised in Folsom, Pennsylvania, graduate of Ridley High School Kimberly was the daughter of late Francine and late Robert McBurney. Kimberly was a compassionate caregiver, always putting everyone before...

Apr 6, 2023

Frederick L. Ruger, age 85, a longtime resident of Chester, PA, passed away on April 6, 2023, in Springfield, PA. Frederick was raised in Woodlyn, PA, and was a graduate of Ridley High School. Following his graduation, Frederick joined the USMC and served his nation proudly from 1954 to 1957. He went on to work for the PQ Chemical...

Apr 3, 2023

Robert W. Downie, age 77, a resident of Garnet Valley, PA, passed away on April 3, 2023, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born in Chester, PA, and was a graduate of Chester High School. Prior to his retirement, Robert worked as a Lead Maintenance Technician for the Exelon Company. In his free time, Robert enjoyed bird...