Obituaries

May 14, 2020

May 14, 2020

Joseph Stankavage , age 82, a resident of Media, passed away May 14, 2020 in Darby, PA.

Joe was born in Frackville, PA and was raised in Marcus Hook. He was a 1954 graduate of Ridley Park High School. He also resided in Glen Mills, West Chester, Aston, Chester, and Ocean City, NJ during his lifetime. Joe...

May 14, 2020

James "Jim" Walden White, Sr., a resident of West Chester, PA, age 81, passed away on May 14, 2020. Raised in Syracuse, NY, Jim went on to graduate from Red Creek High School and Pennsylvania Military College. Jim retired from the United States Army after 27 and a half years of service and earning the rank of Lieutenant Colonel....

May 8, 2020

Gail Hope Summers Braun , age 79, passed away on May 8, 2020 at her home, Plush Mills Senor Living, Wallingford, PA. Raised in Philadelphia, Gail went on to graduate from The Ellis School for Girls and Green Mountain College in Vermont. Gail enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, and she loved every moment they were together....

May 4, 2020

John Endler of West Chester, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2020 at the age of 91.

Born in Avella, PA, he was the son of the late Frank C. Endler and Margaret A. Endler (Crow).

John graduated from South Fayette High School and went to work as a carpenter apprentice. He joined...

May 1, 2020

Lori-Ann Mikul, 37, of Upper Chichester, PA, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020. She was born and raised in Chichester, PA and a graduate of Sun Valley High School.

She was the daughter of the late Darrell Glenn Mikul.

Survivors: Her mother: Judy (Stanley) Pietryka (nee Heatley); children: Joshua Mikul Becker and Brianna Michelle...

Apr 30, 2020

Theresa A. "Terry", (Marantino) (Bryant) Durbano of Upper Chichester, PA, passed away on April 30, 2020 at the age of 84. She and her husband enjoyed many years in bowling leagues at Conchester Lanes in Upper Chichester, and Holiday/First State Lanes in Claymont, DE. She was a long-time member of Immaculate Conception of Lourdes Church in Marcus Hook, PA...

Apr 29, 2020

Charles John DeMarco, age 93, passed away on April 29, 2020 at his home in Garnet Valley, PA. Charles was raised in Chester, PA, and was a member of the St. Anthony's Church. During World War II Charles served his country honorably in the United States Army. Following his service, Charles was self-employed and owned both Fulton Beverage and...

Apr 28, 2020

Gary Vaughn Drais Jr., of Aston, age 40, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of Tuesday, April 28, 2020 while on his postal route in Malvern, PA.

Gary was raised in the Sun Hill section of Chester, PA where he built lifelong friendships. Graduate of St. Roberts Elementary School and a 1998 graduate of Cardinal O'Hara High...

Apr 25, 2020

Apr 24, 2020

Alice J. Baker (nee Joseph) , age 91, passed away April 24, 2020 in Media, PA.

Alice was raised in Georgetown, DE. She was known as a feisty woman and a clean freak because nothing was ever clean enough for her taste. She loved dark chocolate, being outdoors, and enjoyed having coffee with her sister at Preston's...

Apr 24, 2020

Kathryn Kleber "Kay", age 82, passed away April 24, 2020 at her home in Brookhaven.

Kay was raised in Chester, PA and was a 1955 graduate of Chester high school. In 1999, she retired from Crozer-Chester Medical Center where she worked in medical records for 21 years. Kay was a member of the Upland Borough Board of...

Apr 23, 2020

Robert L. Schappell, age 81, a resident of Upper Chichester, passed away on April 23, 2020 in Media, PA.

Robert was employed as a pipefitter for Boeing, where he worked until his retirement. He proudly served his country in the US Navy and was honorably discharged in 1957.

He was the son of the late...

Apr 23, 2020

Apr 19, 2020

Paul Joseph Miller, age 79, passed away April 19, 2020 at his home in Claymont, DE.

He was raised in Drexel Hill, PA and was a graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School. Paul was the owner and operator of Acorn Equipment Limited until his retirement.

He was the son of the late Boniface and Gertrude...

Apr 16, 2020

Nicholas P. Trainer, age 78, of West Chester, PA passed away on 4/16/20 with his four children by his side. Nick was raised in Aston, PA and was a proud graduate of St. James Catholic High School in Chester, PA "Class of 59ers" and Pennsylvania Military College (now Widener University). At Widener, Nick was a two-sport athlete in basketball...

Apr 16, 2020

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Ida Ferrarelli, age 90, of Christiana PA. formerly of Bethel Township and Aston PA. passed away on April 16, 2020 at Newport Meadows Nursing...

Apr 15, 2020

Apr 14, 2020

Robert C. Galante ("Pop"), 79, of Aston, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Robert was in the Used Car business since 1960, and most recently owned Galante Auto Sales on Route 322 in Aston, PA.

Pop's charismatic personality and wonderful sense of humor was evident to...

Apr 13, 2020

James A. Pierce, 95, of Aston, PA, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020. James was born and raised in Lenni, PA. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II and was present at the invasion of Normandy. He worked for many years as a maintenance welder for Allied Chemical. He kept a...