Obituaries

Feb 12, 2020

Paula Spiers, age 52, passed away February 12, 2020 at her home in Scotland. Paula was born in Helensbourgh, Scotland but lived in the United States for much of her life. She was a graduate of Ridley High School in Folsom, PA and was a member of the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Paula enjoyed dancing, singing, and...

Feb 8, 2020

Nancy C. Ferreri, age 87, passed away on February 8, 2020. Nancy was a graduate of Chester High School, class of 1950, and West Chester University. Following her graduation, she taught in Media, PA. Nancy was a longtime resident of Wallingford before moving to Hershey Mills in 2005. Nancy also resided in Long Boat Key, FL.

She...

Feb 7, 2020

Gennaro Iaccarino, 87, passed away on February 7, 2020, surrounded by his family.  He was born, raised, and lived in Monte Di Procida, Italy. Gennaro immigrated to the United States with his family in 1970, making his final home in Aston PA.

He served in the Italian navy, and then worked as a sea mariner on both...

Feb 6, 2020

Martin "Marty" Louis Pasela , age 76, a resident of Boothwyn, PA, passed away on February 6, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. Raised in Chester, PA, Marty was a St. James High School graduate and a member of the St. James Alumni Association. Marty served his country proudly as a member of the Army during the...

Feb 5, 2020

Derek James Schiller, age 35, passed away unexpectedly on February 5, 2020.

Derek was raised in Chester Heights, PA. He earned his bachlor's degree in Economics at the University of Virginia and went on to earn his doctorate in physical therapy at Temple University. He was employed by Novacare Rehabilitation and At Home Rehabilitation in Northeastern Philadelphia....

Feb 4, 2020

Jeff DeStefano, 59 of Aston, PA, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Jeff was born in Darby, PA, raised in Brookhaven, PA, and a graduate of Sun Valley High School. He worked in maintenance for State Farm Insurance for 40 years, and was a member of St. Joseph Church in Aston, PA. Jeff...

Feb 4, 2020

Feb 2, 2020

Elizabeth T. "Betty" Evans (Tedesco), age 91, a resident of Maris Grove in Glen Mills, passed away on February 2, 2020 at Crozer Chester Medical Center in Upland, surrounded by her loving family. She was raised in Chester and Philadelphia and was a graduate of Chester High School. Betty worked as a telecommunications operator at Crozer Chester Medical Center...

Jan 29, 2020

Victoria Theresa Patterson, "Terry" , a resident of Wallingford, PA, age 61, passed away on January 29, 2020 at home in Wallingford. Raised in Woodlyn, PA, Terry was a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 1977. Terry worked as a classroom support staff at the Davidson school for 20 years before retiring to spend more time with her...

Jan 27, 2020

Elizabeth A. "Betty" Kirschling (nee Long), age 81, passed away January 27, 2020 in Malvern, PA.

Betty was born in Chester, PA and graduated from Notre Dame High School for Girls. In 1982, she and her husband, Michael, moved to West Chester, PA where she lived for over 30 years. Betty was a member of Notre Dame...

Jan 25, 2020

Marilyn M.  (Hill) Trainer, fondly known as "Mimi", age 76, of West Chester, PA passed away on January 25, 2020 with her family by her side. Marilyn was raised in Folcroft, PA and was a graduate of Notre Dame Girl's High School in Moylan, PA, as well as the Fitzgerald Mercy School of Nursing.  Mimi enjoyed her summers in...

Jan 23, 2020

Anna "Annie" Hill (Iacono), age 83, a longtime resident of Garnet Valley, passed away on January 23, 2020 in Media, PA.

Annie was raised in Chester, PA and was a 1955 graduate of Notre Dame de Lourdes School. She, along with her husband, Richard "Dick" Hill, Sr., were the owners and operators of the Turf Lounge in...

Jan 22, 2020

Patricia M. Weintraub, age 76, passed away on January 22, 2020 at Chester County Hospital. She was raised in Chester, PA before moving to Eddystone at the age of 16. Patricia went on to graduate from Notre Dame High School in Media, PA, class of 1961. Patricia was employed by Premier Orthopedics in West Chester, PA, and she was...

Jan 17, 2020

Barbara Steele Weeks, age 80, a resident of Wilmington, died on January 17, 2020 at home. Barbara was born August 30, 1939, in Philadelphia, PA, to Joseph and Louise Steele. She was a graduate of West Catholic Girls High School in Philadelphia and worked for Bell Telephone of PA, it was there where she met the love of her...

Jan 11, 2020

Harry "Ike" Potochnick, 89 of Glen Mills, PA, passed away on Saturday January 11, 2020. Harry was born and raised in Chester, PA, and was a graduate of Chester High School. He was a retired pipe fitter with the Westinghouse Electric Corporation, member of the Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America, and the West End Boat Club in...

Jan 11, 2020

Charles T. "Chick" McLaughlin, age 85, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2020 with his family by his side. Chick was a graduate of Glen-Nor High School and was a member of the football team. Charles served his country proudly with the United States Army in the 101st Airborne. He was a longtime resident of Chadds Ford and enjoyed...

Jan 10, 2020

Gloria T. Sarno, died peacefully on January 10, 2020, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Gloria was raised in Chester, PA., and graduated from Notre Dame Catholic Girls High School in Moylan, PA. Gloria moved to Philadelphia in the late 1970's where she has since lived. Gloria worked for over 30 years for various agencies of the...

Jan 9, 2020

Linda E. Matthews, age 66, a resident of Garnet Valley, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2020 at home surrounded by her loved ones.

Linda was raised in Newport, Delaware and graduated from the University of Delaware with a bachelor's degree in nursing. She was employed as a registered nurse at Crozer-Chester Medical Center. Linda enjoyed reading...

Jan 9, 2020

Birthe Olesen, age 92, a resident of Glen Mills, passed away January 9, 2020 in Media, PA.

Born and raised in Aalborg, Denmark, Birthe trained as a nurse at Copenhagen Hospital. Came to the US in 1955 as an exchange student to further her education. She worked at several University Hospitals across the country. Met her husband...

Jan 9, 2020

Maria Labella (nee Cifolelli) originally of Miranda, Italy passed away peacefully at home on January 9, 2020. Maria lived her life appreciating beauty in the simple things around her – from the flowers she'd pick on her walks to a handpainted plate on the dinner table. For generations, she took care of her large family with a grace and...