Obituaries

Jul 13, 2022

Mae DeGrave (Nee Close), age 83, died July 13, 2022 at CCMC. Born and educated in Philadelphia, Mae graduated from South "Southern" High School for Girls, Philadelphia. She lived in Lindenwald, NJ in her younger years, and Eddystone for many years,  before moving to Woodlyn, where she has lived for the past 18 years.  Mae worked for Crozer Chester...

Jul 11, 2022

We mournfully announce the passing of Shawn T Wagner, age 37, of Wilmington, DE.  He passed on July 11, 2022 in Elk River, MD.

Graduate of Hodgson Vo-tech high school, he worked at Goodyear Auto service prior to joining Tommy's automotive of West Chester, PA in 2012 where he further honed his problem-solving skills.  He was a...

Jul 10, 2022

Joan Jaixen Impagliazzo, age 83, passed away, peacefully, on July 10, 2022. She was born and raised in Linwood, PA and was a graduate of Notre Dame High School. Joan raised her family and lived most of her life in Brookhaven, where she was a member of our Lady of Charity Parish, and a volunteer at the school library...

Jul 4, 2022

Thomas Jon Gessler, Sr- hard-working husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the age of 75 at Lankenau Hospital in Philadelphia, PA on Monday, July 4, 2022. Tom was born to Rose Marie and Thomas Leo Gessler, Jr. in Media, PA on November 19, 1946. He graduated from Media High...

Jul 3, 2022

Patricia "Trish" Mary Churchill passed away on July 3rd, 2022, at the age of 27 in her parents' home surrounded by her parents; her brother; her boyfriend, Steve; and close family and friends.

Trish was raised in Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania, a graduate of St. Thomas the Apostle and Archmere Academy where she excelled in the classroom, as...

Jul 3, 2022

Michael L. Ricevuto, age 76, died on July 3, 2022 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.  Born and raised in Philadelphia, Micheal graduated from Bishop Neumann High School class of 1962. Michael lived in Upper Chichester for 35 years before moving to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware where he has lived for the past 5 years. Michael has worked as a construction...

Jun 28, 2022

Robert A. "Bob" Battista, age 68, a current resident of Boothwyn, PA passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on June 28, 2022. Bob was born and raised in Yeadon, PA and was a graduate of Yeadon High School. He eventually retired from the US Post Office after working for 41 years at the office in Bryn...

Jun 27, 2022

Rodger T. Fitzsimmons, age 63, passed away on June 27, 2022. Rodger was reared and educated in Springfield PA where he was a 1977 graduate of Springfield High School. Rodger was a parishioner of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Springfield and was employed by Videon Dodge of Newtown Square, PA. He was the son of the late Lawrence...

Jun 26, 2022

Janet Mae Symonds, age 83, passed away June 26, 2022 in Danbury, CT. She was born May 10, 1939 in Syracuse, NY into the Ostrander family. She married friend and love James Roger Symonds who preceded her in death in 1991. Janet loved unconditionally and her unwavering faith codified the life she shared with us all. She loved to...

Jun 24, 2022

Mary E. Thomas, age 79, passed away on June 24, 2022, in Media, PA. Mary was born in Ridley Park, PA, and was raised in Ridley Township. She was a graduate of Ridley Township High School, class of 1961. Mary earned an academic scholarship to pursue further education at Penn State and she eventually went on to Temple where...

Jun 24, 2022

Beatrice Ruger, age 78, passed away on June 24th, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Beatrice was a lifelong resident of Chester, PA, having been born and raised there, and raising her own family there. She was a beloved wife, sister, mother mom mom and Great grandmother who will be missed by all. Beatrice's passion in...

Jun 22, 2022

Teloiv Mae (White) Wright, age 86, passed away on June 22, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family in Brookhaven, PA. Teloiv was raised in Nescopeck, PA and graduated from Mifflin High School. She retired from Fibre-Metal after many years of service. Teloiv was a kind and gentle person who loved spending time with her family, cooking, traveling,...

Jun 22, 2022

Lydia E. Roth, age 97, passed away on June 22, 2022 at Little Flower Manor Nursing Home. Lydia was born and raised in Marcus Hook and longtime Upper Chichester resident. She was a graduate of Eddystone High School. Lydia was employed at Don's Food Market in Boothwyn for 40 years before her retirement. Lydia was a loving wife, mother,...

Jun 19, 2022

Charles "Chick" Hance of Aston, PA and Townbank, NJ passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 19th at Crozer Hospital. He was a Navy Veteran and a machinist for over 30 years. Chick enjoyed spending time at his second home in Townbank with Trina and their dog, Finn, fishing (especially with his nephews), making his special hot dog sauce and...

Jun 16, 2022

Louise M. Urian, age 88, passed away on June 16, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Louise was raised in Chester, PA, and was a graduate of Chester High School. She had most recently resided in Mechanicsburg, PA. Louise was a longtime member of Our Lady of Charity Church, in Brookhaven, PA. She was many things to many people...

Jun 13, 2022

Walter P. Richardson, age 84, passed away on June 13, 2022. He was born and raised in Upper Darby, PA and lived in Thornton and Kennett Square before eventually moving to Hockessin, DE. Along with his wife, Marie, Walt owned and operated Rich Coffee Service for over 35 years. In his free time Walt liked working out, lifting weights, and...

Jun 12, 2022

William James Bosch (Jim, Jimbo, JB, Jersey Jim), age 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Riddle Memorial Hospital in Media, PA. Jim was born in Camden, NJ and spent his youth in Collingswood, NJ and then Hershey, PA where he graduated from The Milton Hershey School. He was the second of...

Jun 11, 2022

Anthony "Tony" L. Oliveri, age 85, a longtime resident of Sharon Hill, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on June 11, 2022. Anthony was born and raised in Philadelphia and was a graduate of South Philadelphia High School. He was known for being a great dancer and was an enthusiast of antique cars. Tony was an...

Jun 11, 2022

Sarah R. (Reynolds) Whirlow a longtime resident of Upper Chichester, age 84, passed away peacefully the morning of June 11, 2022. She grew up in Marcus Hook before moving to the Boothwyn section of Upper Chichester in 1977. Mrs. Whirlow was a graduate of Ridley Park High School and her career consisted of being an employee of DuPont Inc....

Jun 10, 2022

John Joseph Le Comte, age 78 , passed away on Friday, June 10,2022 at his home in Media. John was reared and educated in South West Philadelphia before graduating from Msgr. Bonner Boy's High School in Upper Darby, PA.  He served his country proudly serving in the United States Army, while being stationed in Germany, during the Vietnam Era. ...