Obituaries

Nov 29, 2019

Carol A. Moran of Aston PA passed away on November 29, 2019 surrounded by her family. Born on April 27, 1942, Carol was raised in Chester, PA and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Harriet Nichols.

Carol was the gift-shop manager for Lima Estates for 30 years, a job where she really enjoyed interacting with...

Nov 26, 2019

Walter Raymond Birney, also known as Wally or Taters, a longtime resident of Chester, PA, age 83, passed away on November 26, 2019. Born and raised in Chester, Walter went on to graduate from Chester High school. Walter served proudly in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean Conflict. He then served in several Law enforcement and security...

Nov 25, 2019

Rose (Marrone) Emper, age 93, a longtime resident of Wallingford, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on November 25, 2019. She was raised and educated in Chester and was a graduate of Chester High School. Rose was a devoted family woman who loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was an excellent...

Nov 24, 2019

Kevin M. May, a longtime resident of Chester, PA, age 61, passed away on November 24, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Kevin was born and raised in Chester, PA, where he attended St. James Boys High School, class of 1976. While at St. James he played football, basketball and baseball. Kevin was formerly employed/3rd generation owner with the...

Nov 23, 2019

John S. Boznango "Buzz", age 81, passed away on November 23, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. John had previously resided in Aston, but was most recently a resident of Garnet Valley. Born and raised in Chester, John was a graduate of Saint James High School where he had played basketball. John served his nation proudly in...

Nov 20, 2019

Mary Ellen (Calnan) Imming, age 87, peacefully passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Regina Nursing Center. Mary was born in Seattle, WA and more recently a former resident of Glen Mills, PA. Mary was a compassionate woman who loved to help others.

She was committed to higher education which earned her multiple degrees: Delaware County Community...

Nov 19, 2019

Stephen Presto , 71, of Thornton, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday November 19, 2019.  Stephen is one of six siblings, three sisters and two brothers.  He was born in South Africa to the late Harry and Freda Presto.  He graduated from Germiston High School, and enjoyed his retirement.

SURVIVORS: His loving wife: Gene Presto;...

Nov 16, 2019

Norbertine "Norbie" (Diamond) Matyok, a resident of Aston, age 75, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2019. She was raised and educated in Aston, where she graduated from St. Francis de Sales Parochial School, and then from Notre Dame Girl's High School in Moylan. Norbie was retired from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. She was a longtime resident of Chester...

Nov 14, 2019

aul "Scott" Novak, age 63, passed away on November 14, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Scott was born and raised in Chester, PA and was a 1974 graduate of Chester High School. He lived in Middletown Township, Media, PA for the last 23 years. Scott was a master carpenter with McCarthy Construction for 35 years....

Nov 14, 2019

Mary Kirk Fleagle, 91, passed away on Thursday November 14, 2019. Mary was born in Bala Cynwyd, PA, lived for many years in Swarthmore, PA, and was most recently a resident of Garnet Valley, PA. She was a graduate of St. Laurence Parochial in Highland Park, PA and Notre Dame in Moylan, PA (1945). She worked for Bell Telephone...

Nov 14, 2019

Robert Charles Rampmeyer, age 73, of West Wildwood, NJ, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2019 at Crozer Chester Medical Center. He was born and raised in Chester, PA and was a graduate of Chester High School. Robert proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era. He was retired from the Scott Paper Co. and...

Nov 9, 2019

Brian Dennis Criscuolo, Sr., age 54, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2019. Brian was raised and educated in Chester, PA where he graduated from St. James Catholic Boy's High School in 1983. He was a former member of the Parkside Fire Co. Brian resided in Glenolden, PA and was employed by Allied Universal Security Services.

Brian...

Nov 3, 2019

Nancy D. (Worrell) Rios, age 80, passed away on November 3, 2019. She was born, raised, and educated in Chester, PA. Nancy retired after 50 years of service from Fibre Metal in Concordville, PA and was a member of the Lower Chichester Fire Co. and the Delaware County Ladies Auxiliary.

She was the daughter of the late...

Nov 2, 2019

Michael A. Valentino , 52, of Chichester, PA, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019.  Michael was born in Media, PA, and raised in Aston, PA. He was a graduate of Sun Valley High School, and worked for Berlin Steel Construction Company.

He was the son of the late Rudolph and Phyllis (nee Evans) Valentino, and brother...

Oct 31, 2019

Loretta C. Catanzaro (nee Yeakel), 89, of Glen Mills, PA, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019.  She was born in Philadelphia, PA, raised in the Port Richmond area of Philadelphia, and graduated from Little Flower Catholic High School in 1948.  She worked for many years as an Administrative Assistant at Penn State University in the Academic Affairs office,...

Oct 30, 2019

James Bigler Lyman, age 86, a resident of Boothwyn, passed away October 30, 2019 at Fair Acres in Lima, PA. He was raised in Utah and Los Angeles, CA and graduated UCLA with a degree in chemistry before moving to Pennsylvania.

James worked at DuPont but also worked for a short time for Hechingers and Lowes. He...

Oct 29, 2019

Jean G. Hesse (nee Goebel), 89 of Media, PA, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2019.  Jean was born in Philadelphia, PA and raised in Springfield, Delaware County, PA where she graduated from Springfield High School.  She worked at GE for 7 ½ years as an electrical draftsperson, volunteered for the Penn State Extension, and was a Girl Scout...

Oct 29, 2019

John James Iacono, age 91, passed away peacefully at his home on October 29th.  Born, raised and educated in Chester, John attended Dewey Mann Grammar School and graduated from Chester High School in 1946. John earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from St. Joseph's University in 1951. John proudly served his country in the US Army during...

Oct 22, 2019

Jean L. Certo (née Montgomery), of Aston, passed away on October 22nd at the age of 88.  Predeceased by her husband of 55 years and love of her life, Peter R. Certo, who passed away in 2005.  Jean was also predeceased by her parents, William D. and Helen (Martin) Montgomery, her dearly loved sister, Lorraine Hafer, brothers William D....

Oct 22, 2019

Allison M. Parkhill , age 32, passed away on October 22, 2019. Allison was born and raised in South West Philadelphia and a graduate of Chichester High School, in Boothwyn, PA. She received her certification as a medical assistant from Chi Institute. Allison loved and cherished her 3 beautiful daughters very much and will be greatly missed by all....