Obituaries

Aug 13, 2025

Sharon Marie (nee McAnany) Bottiglieri- Polites passed away peacefully at home on August 13, 2025. Sharon was born to Miriam (nee Myers) Barretta and the late Hugh McAnany in Darby, PA.

Sharon went to Kingsway Regional High School in Swedesboro, NJ. She went on to attend Delaware County Technical Schools Practical Nursing Program where she graduated first...

Aug 13, 2025

Margaret C. "Peggy" Brzezicki, age 81, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in South Philadelphia, Peggy graduated from Ridley Township High School before building a beautiful life centered around family, community, and joy. She made her home in Glen Mills for 18 years, where she lovingly raised her children, and...

Aug 6, 2025

Lesley F. Bistline, age 73, passed away on August 6, 2025, at Rockland Place in Wilmington, DE. Lesley was raised and educated in Lewistown, PA. Lesley would then move to Maryland to pursue a career in modeling. Life would soon take her to Philadelphia where she worked in retail and met her future husband, John. She also learned CPR...

Aug 5, 2025

Paul Jude Demski, age 78, passed away on August 5, 2025. He was raised and educated in Brookhaven and was a proud graduate of Sun Valley High School, Class of 1964. Paul lived in Ridley Park for 27 years before moving to Crum Lynne in 2008.

He worked for Kimberly-Clark for 37 years, retiring in 2007. A...

Aug 5, 2025

Doris M. (Bunce) Thomas, 75, of Folcroft passed away peacefully at her residence of 52 years on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Born in Chester, Pennsylvania, she was a 1968 graduate of Notre Dame High School. Following her schooling she accepted a position with Philadelphia Electric Company and later in life accepted a position as a secretary for St. Gabriel's...

Aug 4, 2025

Michelle Jean McHenry, aged 67, passed away unexpectedly at Riddle Memorial Hospital on Monday August 4, 2025. She was surrounded by love as she left this world for the next. Born to Arthur Sterner McHenry and Loretta Jean McHenry, Michelle was the beloved wife of Philip Shewchuk, beloved mother of Toni DiSantis Daly (Jason), and devoted grandmother of Aidan,...

Jul 23, 2025

George T. Kelly, affectionately known as Terry, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving children on July 23, 2025, at the age of 85. Born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware, Terry lived a life rooted in kindness, patience, and a deep devotion to family, community, and just the right amount of ice cream served in a coffee mug. A...

Jul 21, 2025

George David "Dave" Starr, 80, a graduate of Chester High School and long-time resident of Norwood, passed away on Monday, July 21st, surrounded by love. Born to George Starr and Kathryn Starr, Dave spent much of his working life high above the streets (or deep underground) as a cable splicer for Bell Telephone and Verizon. After retiring, he happily...

Jul 18, 2025

Stella (née Piecara) Windsor Gartland, age 96, passed away on July 18, 2025. She was born and raised in Chester, PA, and was a parishioner of St. Hedwig's, Holy Saviour, and Saint John Fisher since its opening.

Stella worked for American Viscose as a line worker and jet puncher until the plant closed in 1976. She loved...

Jul 15, 2025

Daniel K. Scribner, age 64, of Glen Mills, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Born in Wilmington, DE, Dan was the son of Richard M. Scribner and the late Agnes (Kassouni) Scribner, and the brother of David M. Scribner. He was a proud father of Daniel H., Kristen A., and Michael N. Scribner. In his youth, Dan played baseball...

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...