Obituaries

Aug 16, 2019

Robert "Ed" Beauchamp, Sr., age 78, a resident of Upper Chichester, passed away on August 16, 2019 surrounded by his family and his devoted caretakers. He was a graduate of Chester High School. Ed started his career at General Electric, then went on to become a Sheriff in Elkton, MD before becoming sole proprietor of 2 Dunkin Donuts establishments...

Aug 14, 2019

Marly G. Cetrullo, age 100 ¾ , passed away on August 14, 2019 at home. Marly was raised in Zurich, Switzerland, and was a proud graduate of the School of Life. During WWII Marly worked for Röchlingstahl International in Zurich and she served in the Red Cross Mountain Brigade 12 rescuing escapees coming into Switzerland from German Concentration Camps....

Aug 8, 2019

Howard Joseph Moyer, 64, of Brookhaven, PA, passed away suddenly on August 8, 2019. Howard was born in Philadelphia, PA and a graduate of St. James High School, before moving to Delaware County, PA. Howard was a devoted family man who enjoyed spending time at the beach and bowling. He loved Ice Hockey and coached for both Ridley and...

Aug 7, 2019

Kimberly Ann (Balonis) Reed, age 55, a resident of Middletown Twp., passed away on August 7, 2019. She graduated from Padua Academy in Wilmington, DE in 1981 and from Goldey Beacom College in 1983. Kim retired from Scott Paper, Inc. and Amkor Electronics where she was a Paralegal in their legal department before becoming a Domestic Engineer, raising her...

Aug 3, 2019

Dorothy L. (Bostwick) McKelvey, age 91, a resident of Aston, passed away on August 3, 2019. She was born and educated in Chester and was a graduate of Chester High School. Dorothy worked at the Trainer Diner and for Wick's Catering. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, the beach, time spent with family, flea markets, and attending parades. Dorothy was an...

Jul 25, 2019

Stephen Frank Chelo, age 44, passed away suddenly surrounded by his loving family, on July 25, 2019 at Christiana Hospital. Stephen was a longtime resident of Aston graduating from Sun Valley High School, Class of 1993 and California University of Pennsylvania in 1998 earning his Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science. Stephen worked for the Tetra Tech Company as an...

Jul 23, 2019

Elaine P. (Massey) Palagruto, age 80, of Brookhaven passed away on July 23, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Elaine retired from Acme Markets after 25 years. She enjoyed cooking, dancing and especially spending time with her grandchildren.

She was the daughter of the late James and Catherine (Grace) Massey and was predeceased by 12 siblings.

Jul 22, 2019

Diane C. Grasty (NEE Dostellio), age 73, passed away suddenly July 22, 2019 at her home in Linwood. Born in Chester, Diane attended St. Anthony Parochial School and graduated from Notre Dame High School in Moylan Class of 1964. Diane also lived in Eddystone and for the last 30 years in Linwood. She worked for Crozer Hospital in the...

Jul 20, 2019

William R. Lock, Sr., age 85, a resident of Boothwyn, PA, passed away on July 20, 2019 surrounded by his family at his daughter's home in Trainer, PA. He was raised in Garden City, Delaware County and attended Nether Providence High School. William retired from Concord Beverage in Concordville, PA after 25 years. After retirement, he worked at Conchester...

Jul 20, 2019

Jack Todd, age 83, passed away on July 20, 2019. Jack was raised and educated in Chester, where he graduated from Chester High School. He resided for many years in Claymont, DE before moving to Lake Hauto, PA. Jack retired from Philadelphia Gas Works and served his country proudly in the US Air Force. Jack enjoyed camping, hunting, boating,...

Jul 20, 2019

Domenic G. Urbani, age 58, died July 20, 2019 at Riddle Memorial Hospital.  Born in Philadelphia and raised and educated in Aston, Domenic was a 1978 graduate of Sun Valley High School. He has resided in Chadds Ford for the past 28 years. Domenic was a neon bender and the owner and operator of Urban Neon Inc. since 1992....

Jul 16, 2019

Leonard D. Lutz, age 67, a resident of Philadelphia, passed away with his daughter Sara by his side, holding his hand, on July 16, 2019 at her and her husband's home in Aston, PA. He was a graduate of West Philadelphia High School. Leonard was a Computer Programmer and was involved in the creation of EZ-Pass. He was an...

Jul 13, 2019

Jane Rubright Brady, age 58, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully with her loved ones by her side on Saturday, July 13th after a brave, but brief battle with Lung Cancer. Jane was born May 16, 1961 in Oxnard, CA to the late Jim and Ann Rubright.

Jane spent a happy childhood in Southern California...

Jul 11, 2019

Cole Joseph Mokshefski, 1 year old, of Trainer, PA, passed away on July 11, 2019. Cole was born in Media, PA. "Baby Cole" was the sweetest little man that brought so much joy and happiness to everyone he was around. He was full of happiness and smiles, always ready for a game of peek-a-boo or to watch Toy Story....

Jul 7, 2019

Gerald C. Green Jr. age 77, passed away July 7, 2019 at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. Raised in Linwood, "Bugs" as he was known to his classmates was a 1959 graduate of Chichester High School. After graduating high school Gerald volunteered into the US Army and during his time in the military he was stationed in Germany where...

Jul 5, 2019

Richard E. Ware, 87, of Aston, PA, passed away on Friday July 5, 2019.  Richard was born in Chester, PA, and raised in Trainer, PA before graduating from Eddystone High School.  He later went on to graduate from Drexel University.  He had a 40 year chemical engineering career at Sun Oil Company.  After retiring from Sun, he worked as...

Jul 5, 2019

Paul Rebold, age 64, a resident of Upper Chichester Twp., died in a devastating accident, doing what he loved with cars, on July 5, 2019. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Paul moved to Delaware County and graduated from Sharon Hill High School in 1972. Paul was employed for 15 years by the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard Shop #38, as...

Jul 4, 2019

Jean M. (Kosteski) Linowski, age 99, a longtime resident of Ridley Park, passed away on July 4, 2019. Jean was born in Chester and was employed as a packer and pegger for Scott Paper Co.

She was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Kosteski, wife of the late Benjamin J. Linowski, mother of the late,...

Jul 2, 2019

Frederick A. Cubler, Sr., age 78, died peacefully on July 2, 2019 at his home in Aston surrounded by loving family. Frederick was a Union Machinist and a Jack of all Trades. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who will be greatly missed by all. He also enjoyed riding his Harley, fishing, and crabbing.

Jun 30, 2019

Nicholas A. Chiominto, age 88, a resident of Glen Mills, PA passed away on June 30, 2019 at Penn Medicine Hospice in West Chester, PA. Nick was a graduate of Chester High School and was a member of the Good Will Fire Co. in Chester. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict and was...