Obituaries

Peachy Bailey-Ragni

Jul 24, 2020

Peachy Bailey-Ragni, age 78, passed away on July 24, 2020 at Crozer Chester Medical Center. Raised in Chester, PA, Peachy was a graduate of Chester High school and had been a member of the Chester Prospect AA Club. Most recently, Peachy had resided in Claymont, DE, and was a member of the St. Mary Magdalen Church.

She...

Barbara "Nancy" Ann Dearros

Jul 21, 2020

Barbara Ann "Nancy" DeArros (NEE Carson) age 83, of Media, passed away July 21, 2020.  Born in Philadelphia and raised in Drexel Hill Nancy was a graduate of West Catholic High School in 1956. Nancy was the daughter of the late Margaret and Pvt Walter P. Carson. Nancy was the devoted wife of 63 years to Harry F. DeArros....

Tiffani Tillson

Jul 19, 2020

Tiffani Tillson was born on May 9, 1973 in Bronx, NY, where she lived during her formative years. She later moved with her family to Beaufort, SC and graduated from Battery Creek High School in Beaufort, SC. She also attended Morris College in Sumpter, SC. In her adult years she resided in San Diego, CA, Dallas, TX and New...

Patricia Louise Gysling

Jul 18, 2020

Patricia "Tricia" Louise Gysling passed away restfully at home in her sleep in Media, PA on July 18, 2020.  Born in Baltimore, MD on June 5, 1937, she was a loving, caring and engaging partner, mother, grandmother, and friend to many.  She lived with integrity, had a strong work ethic, a great sense of humor, and a passion to...

Hilda (Keesey) Pulcher

Jul 18, 2020

Hilda H. (Keesey) Pulcher, age 100, a resident of Wallingford, passed away July 18, 2020.

Hilda was raised in Chester, PA and was a member of the North Chester Baptist Church. She enjoyed dancing, singing, reading, and cooking but most of all, she loved spending time with her family.

She was the daughter of the...

Lenzy E. Harper, Jr.

Jul 17, 2020

Lenzy E. Harper, Jr.  "Len"

Len E. Harper, Jr., of Gradyville, passed to eternal peace on July 17, 2020 at the age of 90.

He was born in November of 1929 in Walton, West Virginia. Len graduated from Walton High School, West Virginia University, and was a Korean War Veteran in the U.S. Army. He...

Richard F. Kelly

Jul 16, 2020

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Thomas Bramanti

Jul 16, 2020

James A. Dragoni

Jul 13, 2020

James A. Dragoni, Sr., age 91, of Brookhaven PA, entered into eternal life on July 13, 2020. Born and raised in Chester, PA, Jim was a graduate of Chester High School. He retired as an Assistant Manager of Paper Mill Operations for Scott Paper Company following a 40+ year career, which began on the production line.  After retiring from...

Gladys T. Maher

Jul 12, 2020

Gladys T. (O'Brien) Maher, age 92, passed away on July 12, 2020 at Brinton Manor in Glen Mills, PA. Gladys was a longtime resident of Trainer, PA, before moving to Lutheran Knolls in Boothwyn, PA, in 2001. A devout catholic, Gladys was a member of St. John Fisher Church in Boothwyn, and she loved to pass the time by...

Hilary D. Valdez

Jul 7, 2020

Hilary D. Valdez, age 63, of Upper Chichester, PA, passed away on July 7, 2020. He was raised in the Philippines and Chicago, IL. Hilary was a graduate of the University of Illinois-Chicago and Orlando College, and proudly served in the U.S. Air Force Reserves. Before retiring, Hilary worked as a Mental Health Counselor. He was a man of...

Roger D. Bard

Jul 3, 2020

Roger Douglas Bard, age 72, of Cheyney, PA, passed away on July 3, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family, after his inspirational and valiant battle with prostate cancer. He was raised in West Chester, PA and was a graduate of West Chester Henderson High School and American College. Roger proudly served in the U.S. Army. Before retirement,...

Alma I. Burden

Jul 3, 2020

Alma (Freeman) Burden, age 93, a lifelong resident of West Philadelphia, passed away on July 3, 2020. She was raised in Havertown, Delaware County, PA and graduated from Haverford High School. Alma worked at Curtis Publishing Co. and Mackie Jewelers in Manoa. She was active in the St. Joseph's College Mother's Club and was a member of the Philadelphia...

Anthony G. Emmi

Jul 3, 2020

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Anthony George Emmi "Tony" was the son of the late Salvatore and Florence Emmi (Chairemonte).  Tony passed away peacefully at his home in the loving...

Frank M. Cardinale

Jul 2, 2020

Frank M. Cardinale, age 92, of Boothwyn, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020 in Upland, PA.

Frank was raised in Philadelphia and attended St. Donoto School. He was a retired construction laborer and owner who specialized in concrete work. Frank was an avid pigeon flyer who enjoyed tending to them and participating in racing the birds. Frank...

Ryan M. Burkett

Jun 24, 2020

Ryan Michael Burkett, 36, recently of New Jersey, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Ryan was born in Folcroft, PA and a graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School. Professionally, he was a fine painter, a career that grew from his love and skill in drawing. He loved "going fast", with sport cars being his preferred method, and slowing...

Brenda Sue Digiacomo

Jun 24, 2020

Brenda Sue DiGiacomo, 61, of Media, PA, passed away at her home in June of 2020.

She was born in Chincoteague, VA and attended Trainer High School.

She was the daughter of the Alfred Bowden (Deceased), mother to the late Dominick DiGiacomo, and brother to the late Robert Bowden.

SURVIVORS: Her loving mother:...

Ronald Iannitti

Jun 23, 2020

Ronald Iannitti, 71 of Boothwyn, PA, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Ronald was born in Philadelphia, PA, and raised in Chester, PA. He was a graduate of St. James High School, and served his Country in the United States Navy. He was retired from Brand Energy, and enjoyed bird watching, yardwork, stamp collecting, and model trains.

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Stanley R. Kester, Sr.

Jun 22, 2020

Stanley R. Kester, Sr., 91, of Chester Township, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020. Stanley was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, before moving to Marcus Hook in 1942, and to Boothwyn in 1945. He graduated from Boothwyn High School in 1947, where he lettered in football, baseball, and basketball. In 1947 he enlisted in the United States Army, serving...

James C. Carter

Jun 21, 2020

James Cecil Carter, age 88, died June 21, 2020 from injuries sustained from an automobile accident. Born in Bethel Township, Delaware County, Jim has resided the majority of his life in Delaware. He worked for the DuPont Company as a painter and the Brandywine Nature Center.  Jim was a loving father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his...