Obituaries

Jul 10, 2025

Ralph E. "Tag" Taggett, 74, of Aston passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 10, 2025. He spent his childhood years between Waterbury, Connecticut and Henderson, Tennessee before settling down in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Following his formal education Ralph proudly served our nation in the United States Army during Vietnam. He later pursued a trade...

Jul 9, 2025

Craig F. Dreger, age 49, raised in St. Bernadette Parish in Drexel Hill, PA, and residing in Philadelphia, PA, passed away suddenly on July 9, 2025. He was a graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School and The Philadelphia Restaurant School. Craig is survived by his 4 beautiful children, Bella Dreger, Olivia Dreger, Jack Dreger, and Charlie Dreger; his parents,...

Jul 9, 2025

Geraldine A. "Gerry" Aloi, 86, of Aston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Riddle Memorial Hospital.

Born in Philadelphia, she was an area resident for most of her life.

In her professional career Geraldine served in a management role specializing in retail sales.

In her younger years she spent a...

Jul 8, 2025

Joseph Guy, age 71, a resident of Glen Mills, PA, passed away suddenly on July 8, 2025, at Riddle Memorial Hospital in Media, PA. Joe was born in Augusta, Georgia, and grew up in Brookhaven, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Sun Valley High School in 1972, where he played both basketball and baseball. Joe served as the owner and operator...

Jul 7, 2025

Dorothy G. Lenco "Dot", age 99, passed away on July 7, 2025, at her home in Boothwyn, PA. Dorothy was born and raised in Boothwyn, graduating from Boothwyn High School. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Norman and Edith Gray, and the beloved wife of the late John I. Lenco.

Survivors include her daughter, Judy...

Jul 6, 2025

Helen M. Root, age 80, a resident of Williamstown, NJ, passed away on July 6, 2025, at Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia. Helen was born and raised in Philadelphia, beginning in West Philadelphia before moving to South West Philadelphia where she would attend and graduate from West Catholic Girl's School. For many years Helen worked for Bell Telephone which would...

Jul 4, 2025

Harriet R. Bratton, age 94, a longtime resident of Sharon Hill, PA, passed away on July 4, 2025 in Jacksonville, FL. Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, she was a graduate of Germantown High School.

Following a brief career with Bell Telephone Harriet would take on the role of mother and homemaker to care for her four...

Jun 29, 2025

Sandra Burkle, age 88, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at her home in Wilmington, DE. Sandra was born and raised in North Carolina before moving to Philadelphia, PA, as a teenager. She went on to graduate from Bartram High School, Class of 1954. In her early years she worked as a Typist for Chilton Printing and more...

Jun 27, 2025

Joseph Patrick Long, 75, of Aston passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, June 27, 2025, at AccentCare Inpatient Hospice Center at Christiana Hospital. Born in Chester, Pennsylvania he was a 1968 graduate of St. James Catholic High School.

Following his formal education Joseph honorably served our nation in the United States Army during the...

Jun 26, 2025

Denise Sportelli-Winkler, age 55, passed away on June 26, 2025. She was born in Philadelphia and raised in West Philly before moving to Drexel Hill. She was a longtime resident of Newtown Square where she spent over three decades creating a warm and beautiful life for her family. She was self-employed and ran her own business she called "Denise...

Jun 22, 2025

Joyce A. Aurite (née LaMotta), 65, passed away unexpectedly on June 22, 2025. A lifelong Pennsylvanian, Joyce was raised in Glenolden and graduated from Interboro High School before earning her degree in accounting from Goldey-Beacom College. She went on to build a long, successful career as a Systems Analyst for Siemens.

Joyce raised her family in Aston...

Jun 20, 2025

Patricia Ann Kerezsi, age 90, of Aston, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at her home on June 20, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on December 21, 1934, in Wilkes Barre, PA, Patricia, affectionately known as Pat, lived a life rich in love, community, and cherished relationships.A proud graduate of Notre Dame, Moylan, in 1952, Pat's thirst...

Jun 20, 2025

John C. Laughlin, Sr., age 89, passed away on June 20, 2025 at Fair Acres in Media, PA. John was born and raised in Havertown, PA, and was a graduate of West Catholic High School. Following his graduation John joined the United States Army and served his nation proudly spending time stationed overseas in Germany. Upon returning home John...

Jun 18, 2025

Tirsia Berardi Penna "Terri," age 85, passed away on June 18, 2025, at Wilmington Hospital. Terri was raised in Upper Darby, PA, and was a graduate of Upper Darby High School. She went on to earn her Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree from Bloomsburg University. Terri dedicated many years of her career to elementary education, working at Merion Mercy...

Jun 17, 2025

Ann Marie (Bioletti) Dunn, 72, of Prospect Park passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Born and raised in Brookhaven, Pennsylvania, she was an area resident for most of her life and a 1970 graduate of Notre Dame High School. She held an innate ability to style, decorate, and bring...

Jun 16, 2025

Joanne J. Drummond, age 89, passed away on June 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Joanne was born and raised in Chester, PA, and was a 1954 graduate of Chester High School. For many years she worked for Spear Brothers in Chester. Following the birth of her first child, William, she dedicated her life to caring for her...

Jun 15, 2025

Evelyn H. Bennett, age 97, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Evelyn was a cherished member of her community, with deep roots in both Marcus Hook and Boothwyn. A proud graduate of Chichester High School, Class of 1946, she dedicated her life to her family, her faith, and her music. Evelyn...

Jun 7, 2025

Christine I. Scone (nee Konski), age 73, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025 at her home in Lincoln University, PA, surrounded by her loving family. Christine was born and raised in Chester, PA, and was a graduate of Notre Dame Girls School in Moylan, PA. Christine was a longtime resident of Trainer, PA, prior to her move to...

Jun 4, 2025

Carolea J. Andrews, 56, of Aston passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Carolea was born and raised in Angeles, Philippines and moved to the United States after meeting her beloved husband Edward C. Andrews IV with whom she shared 22 years of marriage.

She was an active member...

Jun 4, 2025

Anita Nelms, age 62, passed away on June 4, 2025. She was a lifelong resident of Aston, PA, and a proud graduate of the Rose Tree Media School District's special education program. Anita brought joy to everyone who knew her. She had a deep love for dancing and music of all kinds-especially Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton, and Taylor Swift....