Obituaries

Arthur Smith

Arthur Smith

Oct 12, 2025

Arthur Smith, age 96, a longtime resident of Brookhaven, PA, passed away on October 12, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born and raised in Chester, PA, Arthur proudly served his country as a Corporal in Company L, 111th Infantry of the United States Army. After completing his military service, he settled in Brookhaven in 1956, with his wife Bertha,...

Paul J. Macatee

Paul J. Macatee

Oct 11, 2025

Paul J. Macatee, Jr., 83, of Aston passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Fair Acres Geriatric Center in Media, Pennsylvania. Born in Darby, Pennsylvania, he went to Msgr. Bonner High School and was a graduate of Lincoln Prep. Paul was a creative individual with a deep appreciation for photography. He was a professional photographer for 30...

Mary A. Kozlowski

Mary A. Kozlowski

Oct 11, 2025

Mary A. Kozlowski, age 96, a longtime resident of Brookhaven, PA, passed away on October 11, 2025 at her home with her loving family by her side. Mary was born and raised in Chester, PA, and was a graduate of Immaculate Heart Girls High School. She spent time at various jobs, most notably Kelly's Candy, Phil and Jim's Hoagies,...

Albina S. (Salamat)  Tran

Albina S. (Salamat) Tran

Oct 10, 2025

Albina S. Tran, age 73, of West Deptford, NJ, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025, at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital. Born in San Jose, Paombong, Bulacan, Philippines, Albina immigrated to the United States where she dedicated her life to caring for others as a registered nurse at St. Joseph's Medical Center in North Philadelphia, until her retirement.

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Richard James Stanaitis

Richard James Stanaitis

Oct 9, 2025

Richard James Stanaitis, age 59, passed away unexpectedly on October 9, 2025. Raised in Aston, PA, Rich was a graduate of Sun Valley High School, Class of 1984. He most recently resided in Morris, Tioga County, PA, where he enjoyed the outdoors. Rich was the former owner of Affordable Disposal and later partnered with Chesmont Disposal for many years....

Jeanne E. Behrle

Jeanne E. Behrle

Oct 9, 2025

Jeanne E. Behrle, age 75, a longtime resident of Aston, PA, passed away on October 9, 2025, with her loving family by her side. Jeanne was raised in Edgmont, PA, and was a graduate of Great Valley High School, Class of 1969. For over 45 years Jeanne owned and operated her own daycare, "Home of the Happy Kids". In...

William "Bill" Gray Coulson Mckee, Sr.

William "Bill" Gray Coulson Mckee, Sr.

Oct 7, 2025

William Gray Coulson McKee, Sr. "Bill", age 83, passed away on October 7, 2025. Born in Rutledge, PA. Bill was a proud graduate of Valley Forge Military Academy. He served honorably as an electrician in the U.S. Navy for over four years, aboard the USS Tinosa (SSN 606). While in the military, he met the love of his life,...

Margaret A. (Ciarmellano)  Mitchell

Margaret A. (Ciarmellano) Mitchell

Oct 6, 2025

Margaret A. Mitchell, 85, of Glen Mills passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025, at Maris Grove Senior Living. Born in Darby, Pennsylvania, she was a graduate of Aldan High School, Delaware County, PA.

Margaret was a dedicated wife, loving mother, and exceptional grandmother. Her life revolved around her family, and she possessed an unconditional love for...

Bernice Joan (Karlunas)  Powell

Bernice Joan (Karlunas) Powell

Oct 3, 2025

Bernice Joan (nee Karlunas) Powell, age 92, passed away on October 3, 2025. Born in Scranton, PA, and raised in Eddystone, Bernice was a proud graduate of Eddystone High School and a lifelong parishioner of St. Rose of Lima Church. She spent more than 30 years raising her family in Folsom before later moving to Upper Chichester. Bernice loved...

Sarah A. (Dean)  Ryan

Sarah A. (Dean) Ryan

Sep 28, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sarah A. Ryan (Sally), beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, who left this world peacefully on September 28, 2025, at the age of 86. Born in Philadelphia, PA, Sarah was the daughter of the late John Richard and Gertrude McCullough Barron. She was preceded in death by her...

Joan E. (Filbert)  Brim

Joan E. (Filbert) Brim

Sep 27, 2025

Joan E. Brim, age 88, passed away on September 27, 2025. Born in Holmes, PA, Joan was a graduate of Ridley High School. She lived in Boothwyn for over 45 years, where she raised her family, before most recently residing in Aston. A devoted homemaker and avid sports fan, she centered her life on caring for her family and...

Jeffrey Donald Page

Jeffrey Donald Page

Sep 27, 2025

Jeffrey Donald "Jeff" Page, age 66, passed away on September 27, 2025. Born in Chester and raised in Boothwyn, PA, Jeff was a graduate of Chichester High School, Class of 1977. For the past 20 years, he resided at Elwyn, where he found community and friendship. Jeff loved being outdoors, especially fishing. As a kid, he would walk miles...

Mary K. (Mallon)  Walsh

Mary K. (Mallon) Walsh

Sep 27, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Mary K. Walsh (née Mallon), who passed away on September 27, 2025 at the age of 60, surrounded by her loving family in their Glen Mills home. Born in Ridley Park, Mary was a bright spirit whose kindness and generosity touched the lives of all who knew her. A graduate...

Charlotte Marie Harris

Charlotte Marie Harris

Sep 24, 2025

Charlotte Marie Harris, born on September 2, 2025, passed away peacefully in her mother's arms on September 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. In her brief time with her family she earned a reputation for being a fighter, always active and feisty with her nurses and family members. Charlotte is survived by her...

David Joseph Colletti

David Joseph Colletti

Sep 21, 2025

David Joseph Colletti, age 66, a longtime resident of Wallingford, passed away suddenly on September 21, 2025 at Lankenau Hospital. Born in Santiago, Chile, and raised in Media, PA, David was a graduate of La Salle College High School and attended Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA. First and foremost, Dave was a proud father and husband; he cherished his...

Adam Porter

Adam Porter

Sep 21, 2025

Adam Porter, age 35, of Wellington, FL, passed away on September 21, 2025. Adam will always be remembered as a great and loyal friend, a man who loved his family, as well as an amazing father who always put his son, Colton, first. He was a Sun Valley High School graduate, class of 2008 and was employed by Sencore...

Mary E. (Lynn)  Diemedio

Mary E. (Lynn) Diemedio

Sep 21, 2025

Mary Elizabeth DiEmedio (nee Lynn) peacefully passed away on September 21, 2025, at her home in Glen Mills, PA, after a brave battle with glioblastoma. Born on July 19, 1964, in Allentown, PA, Mary was raised in Bethlehem, where she cherished the love of her family and nurtured her passion for learning. A proud 1982 graduate of Southern Lehigh High...

Catherine Dombroski

Catherine Dombroski

Sep 19, 2025

Catherine "Kitty" Clark Dombroski, age 66, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, at her home in Wilmington, DE. Kitty was born in Virginia before moving to Ridley Park, PA, where she was raised along with her siblings and loving parents. Kitty's education began at Our Lady of Peace in Milmont Park, PA. For high school, Kitty would take...

Elaine (Duca)  Shull

Elaine (Duca) Shull

Sep 19, 2025

Elaine Shull, age 83, passed away on September 19, 2025. Elaine was born in South Philadelphia, grew up in Folcroft, and later made her home in Aldan, PA, where she raised her family. She was a graduate of Notre Dame High School (Moylan) and, in recent years, lived in Glen Mills, PA. A devoted and diligent professional, Elaine spent...

Elizabeth L. (Rizzo)  Phillips

Elizabeth L. (Rizzo) Phillips

Sep 18, 2025

Elizabeth Louise Phillips, affectionately known as "Granny", 94, of Chester, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, September 18, 2025. She was born in Windber Pa. on November 15, 1930, and was one of twelve children.

She was a graduate of Windber high school.

Elizabeth was a devoted wife, loving mother...