Obituaries

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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:...

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.

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...

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...

Jun 18, 2020

Jean Lillian Lupoli (nee Nickle) , age 91, passed away on June 18, 2020, at her home in Glen Mills, PA. Jean was born at home in Linwood, PA on February 12, 1929 to Wesley William Nickle and Lillian Louise Nickle.

Jean attended Johnson Ave. Elementary in Boothwyn, PA, and graduated from Upper Chichester High School in...

Jun 16, 2020

Patricia Ann Timm, age 71, of Aston, passed away on June 16, 2020.

Patricia was raised in Philadelphia and was a graduate of Little Flower High School. She enjoyed traveling, spending time with her family, and celebrating her Irish Heritage.

She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Madeline (McClay) McGuire and wife of...

Jun 15, 2020

Mary Therese Buemi, age 85, passed away on June 15, 2020 in Glen Mills, PA. Born and raised in Chester, PA, Mary eventually moved to Wallingford in 1959 to raise her family with her devoted late husband Gabriel "Gabe" Buemi.  There, they raised three children, Chrissy, Tony and Cindy.

Mary enjoyed crocheting and cooking and writing in...

Jun 14, 2020

Betty Kimble was raised at 3 Green Lane Aston, PA and was residing there at the time of her death on June 14th.  She graduated Sun Valley High School then achieved her Bachelor's Degree in Teaching and Childhood Psychology from West Chester University. From there, she obtained her Master's Equivalency from the Penn State satellite program.  She was preceded...

Jun 13, 2020

Jun 13, 2020

Marie Theresa Mearn (Messner), age 68, a resident of Glen Mills, PA, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. Raised in East Lansdowne, PA, she attended St. Cyril of Alexandria Grade School and Archbishop Prendergast High School. Marie went on to graduate from Fitzgerald Mercy Hospital School of Radiology and later in life...

Jun 9, 2020

Catherine "Kay" Sinno (Klotz), age 79, of Wilmington, passed away on June 9, 2020.

Catherine earned her Associates Degree from Delaware Community College. She worked as an administrative assistant for Wawa, Inc. Corporate until her retirement. Catherine was a member of the Holy Spirit Church in Sharon Hill, PA.

She was the daughter of the...

Jun 6, 2020

Alberto V. Palagruto, 87, born in Maida, Calabria, Italy and resided in Brookhaven, PA, passed peacefully, just as he lived, on June 6, 2020. He was a barber from the age of twelve who owned his own barber shop for more than sixty years, which many of his customers patronized from childhood and through life. He was a long-time...

May 30, 2020

Barbara (Gillen) Medvid, age 81, passed away on May 30, 2020 at her home in Hockessin, DE, surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born and raised in Chester and was a 1957 graduate of Notre Dame Girls High School, Moylan. She worked as a clerk for Bell of PA, Southeast National Bank, QVC, and AIG. Barbara was a...

May 29, 2020

Susan Priscilla Buck (nee Brown), age 85, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away on May 29, 2020. Born in Rochester, Pennsylvania, Sue grew up in Beaver, PA. Sue was a graduate of Penn State University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism. She had been a resident of Kutz Senior Living in Wilmington, Delaware. Before moving to...

May 24, 2020

Robert William Prendergast, Jr., 71 of Chadds Ford, PA, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020. Robert was born in Chester, PA, raised in Aston, PA, a graduate of Sun Valley High School, and studied under the French chef, Claude Germond. He worked for Neumann University for many years. He served his country in the Untited States Navy on...