Obituaries

Dec 14, 2019

Thomas Patrick McKeon , age 84, of Glen Mills, Pa, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2019.

Tom was born in Philadelphia and attended Philadelphia parochial schools.  After high school he enlisted with the United States Marine Corps. Following his honorable discharge as a Sargent from the Marines, he had a 30 year career with Sun...

Dec 14, 2019

Catharine A. Moore (nee Dougherty), 83 of Warminster, PA and formerly of Springfield, PA, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019. Catharine was born in Ridley Park, PA and raised in Chester, PA. She graduated from St. Michael's Grade School, and Notre Dame High School in Moylan, PA in 1953. Catharine then went on to Bon Secours Hospital School...

Dec 9, 2019

Lisa Yanonis, age 51, passed away on December 9, 2019. Born in Chester, PA, Lisa was a graduate of Delaware County Community College. She had been residing in Brookhaven, PA and was employed by Penn State University Brandywine. Lisa was a devoted member of Grace Church of Wilmington, DE and Coastal Christian.

Lisa was the daughter of...

Dec 6, 2019

Dorothy "Dot" Mitchell (Barnes), age 96, passed away on December 6, 2019 at Naamans Creek Country Manor in Garnet Valley. Dot was raised in South Philadelphia and was a graduate of St. Monica's Commercial School. She worked for Cardinal O'Hara High School and was a parishioner of Our Lady of Fatima Church. Dot enjoyed spending time with her dogs....

Dec 4, 2019

Jessica Lynn Brown, age 30, passed away suddenly on December 4, 2019. Raised in Aston, PA, Jessica was a 2007 graduate of Sun Valley High School. Previously a resident of Jacksonville, NC, she had most recently resided in Folsom, PA. While in Jacksonville, Jessica was a stay at home mom, and she worked for Zac's Hamburgers during her time...

Dec 3, 2019

Helen (Ippoliti) Read, age 83, of Media, PA., passed away on December 4, 2019 at her home.

Born in Chester, she was a 1954 graduate of Chester High School. While in school, she was active in the Dramatic and Honor Societies, Student Council, School Newspaper, and the Annual. Helen graduated from PMC College in 1963 with a...

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...