Obituaries

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...

Jun 30, 2019

Denise V.  Stang (nee Vail) , age 55, a resident of Wilmington, passed away peacefully June 30, 2019 at her home surrounded by friends and family. She was born in Chester and attended St. Roberts Parochial School and was a 1982 graduate of Padua Academy.

Denise enjoyed traveling, especially trips to Las Vegas and Florida. She enjoyed...

Jun 29, 2019

Helen A. Opalczynski, age 97, passed away peacefully June 29, 2019.  Helen was born and raised and educated in Chester, before moving to Brookhaven, where she lived for more than 55 years. She graduated from Chester High School class of 1940. Helen was a hairdresser who worked from home. She was a loving wife, sister, and aunt who will...

Jun 26, 2019

Anne Powers, 81, of Garnet Valley, formerly of Aston, died peacefully June 26 at Penn Hospice. Born in Philadelphia, she was a former member of Most Blessed Sacrament Church in Southwest Philadelphia and St. Joseph Church in Aston.

Survivors: Husband, William H. Powers; Son, Patrick Powers of Virginia; Daughter, Kathleen Nair of Chester Springs; Sister, Kathleen Deeney...

Jun 23, 2019

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Jun 20, 2019

Eric L. Much, age 62, a resident of Plymouth Meeting, passed away suddenly on June 20, 2019. Eric was raised in Wallingford, PA and was a graduate of Nether Providence High School and Widener College. In December of 2018 he retired from Novitas Solutions, Inc.

He was the loving son of the late Simon B. and Marilyn...

Jun 14, 2019

Sandra B. Hayes , age 77, passed away on June 14, 2019.  Sandra was born in Philadelphia, PA, graduated from Penncrest High School, and has been a resident of Chester Heights since 1971.  She and her husband, Daniel, were active members of the Brandywine Youth Club during the 1980's. Sandy enjoyed bowling, her favorite shows, collecting cookbooks, spending time...

Jun 13, 2019

Sarah Anne "Sas" Riper (neè Kilgore), age 85, a longtime resident of Brookhaven, passed away June 13, 2019.

Sas was raised in Chester and was a graduate of Chester High School. She worked for IBM in Chester, in billing for Marcus Hook Florist, and at John Francis Hair Salon in Boothwyn.  She was a long-time member of...

Jun 12, 2019

Robert Henry Stroik Sr. , age 90, passed away June 12, 2019 at The Chandler Estate in Pen Argyl, PA

Born, raised and educated in Chester, Bob attended St. Hedwig's Parochial School and graduated from Chester High School Class of 1945. Bob moved to Delaware in 1957 and was most recently living in Tannersville. He was employed...

Jun 9, 2019

Maria Theresa Ceraso, age 81, passed away suddenly on June 9, 2019 at her home in Eddystone. She was born August 2, 1937 and lived most of her life in Chester, PA. Maria graduated from Chester High School in 1955 and worked for Bell Telephone in Philadelphia for several years. In 1958, she married Charles Calabro and together they...

Jun 9, 2019

Michael Joseph Samyan, 73, passed away peacefully on June 9th, surrounded by loved ones and at peace with his life. Never was there a more loyal and reliable son, husband, father, and grandfather than Mike.  Born on January 31, 1946, he is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 51 years, Carla (Payes), his children, Michael Joseph...

Jun 8, 2019

Leonard J. Miniszak, age 85, of Kennett Square, PA, died June 8, 2019. He was born and raised in Chester, PA., and graduated from Chester High School.

He was the son of the late Walter and Wanda (nee Sulecki) Miniszak, brother to the late Walter, Joseph, and Theresa Miniszak, and step-son to the late Sadie Lucas Miniszak....