Obituaries
Benjamin Flounders Bigelow
May 30, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of Benjamin Bigelow, age 44 from Aston, due to an unforeseen tragic accident. Ben's passing leaves a void that can never truly be filled but his legacy will live on in the family he so deeply cherished, the lives he touched, and the many people who were...
Joanna C. Boznango
May 30, 2025
Joanna C. "Joanne" Boznango, age 84, passed away on May 30, 2025. She was born and raised in Trainer, PA, and was a graduate of Ridley High School. Joanne moved to Aston with her husband, where they lived for 50 years before relocating to Garnet Valley in recent years. She worked for many years as a secretary at State...
Robert K. Hesse
May 28, 2025
Robert K. Hesse, age 96, passed away on May 28, 2025 with his children by his side. He was raised in Springfield, PA, graduating from Springfield High School, Class of 1946. Robert went on to serve his nation proudly as a member of the U.S. Army, serving in the Occupation Forces in Japan following WW2. Following his service, Robert...
Marianne C. Sacher
May 27, 2025
Marianne C. Sacher, (Nee Coleman), wife, mother, and loyal friend, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025, at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware. Born in Chester, Pennsylvania, Marianne grew up in Twin Oaks. A graduate of Chichester High School, class of 1959, where she was head twirler who twirled fire, while in the Miss America Parade on the Atlantic...
Jerry R. Lewis
May 25, 2025
Dr. Jerry R. Lewis, age 79, a distinguished educator and beloved member of the Boothwyn community, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2025, at Pine View Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was 79 years old. Born on December 16, 1945, in Chester, Pennsylvania, Jerry grew up in Trainer and graduated from Eddystone High School in 1963. He went on...
John S. Leonzio
May 24, 2025
John S. Leonzio, Sr., age 73, of Chester Heights, PA, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025, at Riddle Hospital. Born on December 30, 1951, in Wilmington, DE, John was raised in Claymont, DE, where he graduated from Claymont High School. With a spirit of dedication and service, he joined the United States Army, proudly serving from 1973 to...
John Thomas Carlin
May 21, 2025
John Thomas Carlin, age 45, passed away suddenly following a cardiac episode at home in Glen Mills, PA. John was a current resident of Media, PA, and was a 1998 graduate of Penncrest High School. He went on to work for Local 14 Philadelphia as an Asbestos worker. John loved walking his beloved dog, Bruce, hanging out with his...
Teresa M. (Darby) Steward
May 21, 2025
Teresa M. Steward (Tess/Tessie) (nee Darby), age 75, of Aston, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, following a courageous two-year battle with brain cancer. Born on July 4, 1949, in Philadelphia, PA, Tess was a cherished daughter of the city, having been raised and educated in its vibrant neighborhoods. She attended...
Walter E. Czwalina
May 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Walter Edward Czwalina II, who left us on May 19, 2025, at the age of 45 in his home in Ridley Township, Pennsylvania. Born and raised in Ridley, Walt was a proud graduate of Ridley Township High School, Class of 1997. He went on to earn his associate...
Norbert "Butch" G. Armand, Jr.
May 19, 2025
Norbert "Butch" Armand, age 86, of Upper Chichester, PA, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025, surrounded by loved ones who will always cherish his warmth, wisdom, and remarkable memory. Butch was born on April 28, 1939, in the Sun Village section of Chester, PA, to Norbert and Mary (Friel) Armand. He attended St. Roberts Catholic Grade School and...
James G. Zenuk
May 17, 2025
In Loving Memory of Jamie Zenuk May 9, 1976- May 17, 2025 James Gregory Zenuk passed away far too soon on May 17, with his loving wife by his side. Jamie Zenuk was a husband, stepfather, brother, uncle, son and best friend - but to those who truly knew him, he was something even more profound: a force of nature,...
Ann Marie (Mclaughlin) Gray
May 15, 2025
Ann Marie "Nancy" Gray (nee McLaughlin) November 27, 1938-May 15, 2025 Ann Marie Gray passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born in Chester on November 27, 1938, she was the second of eleven children to the late Rita and James McLaughlin. Ann shared 50 years of marriage with her late husband, Benjamin John Gray,...
Terrance Michael O'Loughlin
May 12, 2025
Terrance M. O'Loughlin "Pops", age 84, passed away on May 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving children and close loved ones. Born and raised in Ashtabula, Ohio, Terrance made his way to Pennsylvania as a young man and became a longtime resident of Chester, PA. Since 2012, he had called Upper Chichester home. Pops was an avid reader who...
Norman J. Pierce
May 11, 2025
Norman J. Pierce, age 76, passed away on May 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Chester and raised in Chelsea, PA, Norman was a graduate of Garnet Valley High School and a longtime resident of Aston, PA. He began his career as a blacksmith at McKinley Blacksmith in Aston, where he first discovered his passion and...
John P. Green
May 11, 2025
John Green, passed away suddenly on May 11, 2025, at the age of 85. John was a lifelong resident of Delaware County, cherished for his kind spirit and unwavering devotion to his family and community. John was a proud graduate of Chester High School, class of 1958. He began his professional journey at the Sun Ship Building and Drydock...
James Edward Miller
May 10, 2025
James E. Miller, Jr., age 101, a longtime resident of Chester Heights, PA, passed away on May 10, 2025 in Glen Riddle, PA. Jim was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, growing up on Cornwall street and always remaining proud of his roots. Jim served selflessly in the United States Army from 1944 to 1946 working as a machinist and...
Joseph Tony Palagruto
May 9, 2025
Joseph Tony Palagruto, age 96, of Stafford, VA, passed peacefully on May 9, 2025, following a long illness. Born in Maida, Calabria, Italy, in 1928, he was the son of the late Domenico and Giulia (Varano) Palagruto. Joe immigrated to the U.S. in 1947 at the age of 18 where he joined his close-knit extended family in Chester, Pennsylvania,...
Jeffrey M. Thomas
May 7, 2025
Jeffrey "Jeff" Thomas, age 65, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Chester and raised in Prospect Park, PA, Jeff was a proud graduate of Interboro High School, where he played football and formed many lifelong friendships. He went on to build a long and respected career with PECO Energy, an...
Gary J. Kristman
May 6, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gary J. Kristman, a loving husband, father, grandpop, and friend. Gary passed at his home in Upper Chichester, PA, on May 6, 2025, at the age of 69, with his loving family by his side. Gary was a graduate of Chichester High School and was retired from Entemans...
Raymond Lee Yorden
May 3, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Raymond Lee "Skeeter" Yorden, age 74, who passed away on May 3, 2025, at Lankenau Hospital. Born at the San Diego Navy Hospital in California, where his father was stationed, Skeeter spent most of his life in Delaware County, he resided in Brookhaven and has called Aston Township...
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