Obituaries

Sep 10, 2019

John S. Hart, age 74, a resident of Drexel Hill, passed away on September 10, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.

John was born and raised in West Philadelphia and was a 1963 graduate of St. Thomas More High School. He was a retired meat cutter for ACME Markets. He was a longtime football coach...

Sep 9, 2019

Timothy Francis O'Brien, Jr., "Stormy", age 79, recently of West Chester, PA, and a long-time resident of Secane and Kirkwood, PA, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Monday, September 9, 2019 at Penn Medicine Hospice in West Chester.

Tim was born on a stormy night at Fitzgerald Mercy Hospital on February 14, 1940 to Timothy...

Sep 5, 2019

Gail Ann Trumbull (nee McGrath), age 64, a longtime resident of Boothwyn, PA, passed away at her home in Wilmington, DE on the September 5, 2019.

Gail was a graduate of Interboro High School in Prospect Park, PA. She was formerly employed by Conagra Foods in Delaware County, PA. She loved to read and spend time with...

Sep 4, 2019

Gloria Merlino, age 92, a long-time resident of Brookhaven, died peacefully on September 4, 2019.  She graduated from Chester High School and the Chester Hospital School of Radiology.  Gloria was employed at Crozer Chester Medical Center for over forty years as an X-Ray Technician and later as the Head Technician.  Gloria was a current parishioner of Our Lady of...

Aug 30, 2019

Christine May, age 61, of Aston, PA, passed away on August 30, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was raised in Upland, PA and was a graduate of Notre Dame of Moylan High School, Class of 1976, and the Chester Upland Nursing School. Christine worked as a LPN at Riddle Hospital and Fair Acres Geriatric Center. She was...

Aug 25, 2019

Donald C. Aron, age 90, passed away on August 25, 2019. He was raised and educated in Oaklyn, NJ, where he resided for many years, and was a longtime member of the Oaklyn Fire Co. Donald had most recently been a resident of Delaware County, living in Bethel and Upper Chichester Townships. He was retired from SPD, Inc. of...

Aug 24, 2019

GUERINO (BILL) JACOBINI

January 29, 1925 - August 22, 2019

Bill Jacobini, age 94, a resident of Maris Grove, Glen Mills, PA, formerly of Wayne, PA passed away peacefully on August 24th, 2019.  He was raised in West Philadelphia then moved to Wayne, PA after he married. Bill was a devoted husband of 66 years...

Aug 22, 2019

Zac Kravatz, 36, of Media, PA, went to be with his son Cooper on August 22, 2019.  He was surrounded by love and support, and held lovingly by his wife, parents, and close family as he drifted to Heaven.

He was a graduate of Penn Crest High School and Bloomsburg University.

SURVIVORS: His loving wife:...

Aug 16, 2019

Jacob A. Sage, age 75, a resident of Ridley Park, passed away on August 16, 2019 with his family by his side. He retired from General Motors after 30 years and was a member of American Legion Post #777. He enjoyed music, playing the harmonica, and watching old movies and comedies.

He was the son of the...

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....