Obituaries

May 3, 2025

Donald J. Peticca, 49, of Hernando, Florida passed away peacefully at MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper in Camden, New Jersey on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Born at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pennsylvania he was an area resident for most of his life before transitioning to Florida. Donald served as a heavy equipment fueler and was a dedicated tradesman...

Apr 29, 2025

Helen Margaret Rhoads, age 63, passed away on April 29, 2025. A lifelong resident of Parkside, PA since 1963, Helen built a life centered on faith, family, and friendship. She worked as a hairdresser. Helen was a devoted member of Upland Baptist Church, where she found comfort and community. She enjoyed quiet hobbies like crocheting, playing solitaire, and working on...

Apr 26, 2025

Mary Lou (Pyne)(Dougherty) Sweeney, age 83, passed away on April 26, 2025. Mary Lou was born in Rye, NY, but spent most of her life in Delaware County, PA. She was a proud graduate of Holy Child High School. After marrying and starting a family, Mary Lou lived in Upper Chichester for many years, where she raised her children....

Apr 25, 2025

Debra Ann Mallon (nee Loiacono), 74, of Aston, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Friday April 25th. Debra is survived by Thomas Mallon, her loving husband of 53 years; her three children Thomas (Donna), Janice (Rick), and Jill (Daniel); and three grandchildren Kiera, Patrick, and RJ; her older brother Michael (Marie), and her younger brother Thomas, among many nieces and...

Apr 25, 2025

June C. Pipino, age 89, a resident of Swarthmore, PA, passed away on April 25, 2025, in Media, PA. June was born and raised in Aston, PA, and was a graduate of St. Francis DeSales and Media High School. For 49 years, June was a dedicated employee for Wawa, retiring in 2010. June was the daughter of the late...

Apr 24, 2025

John F. Abbott III, 80, of Marcus Hook, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Riddle Hospital. Born in Chester, Pennsylvania he was an area resident for most of his life. John proudly served our nation in the United States Army during Vietnam and was stationed in Germany for a short while. Following his time in the...

Apr 23, 2025

George W. Thompson, Jr., 75, a well-known local business owner, of Garnet Valley passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Concord Twp. and a 1967 graduate of Garnet Valley High School. Following high school, George proudly served our nation in the United States Army with the 101st Airborne during the...

Apr 20, 2025

Raymond J. Richmond "Ray", age 90, passed away on April 20, 2025. Ray was born and raised in South Philadelphia and was a proud graduate of St. John Neumann High School. After marrying and starting a family, he settled in Glenolden, PA, where he raised his children and lived for 32 years. He later moved to Plant City, FL,...

Apr 19, 2025

Kenneth N. Groff, 91, a cherished resident of Concordville, Pennsylvania, and a devoted accountant, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025, at Sunrise of Westtown assisted living. Born in Philadelphia, Kenneth's journey began in Drexel Hill, where he grew up, and later led him through various suburban communities, including Narberth and the Wayne section of Radnor Township. He also...

Apr 15, 2025

Carol (née Van Gorder) Znacko, age 89, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025. Carol was raised and educated in Claymont, DE, and was a proud graduate of Claymont High School. A lifelong resident of Wilmington, she worked for several years at DuPont as an administrative assistant before dedicating herself full-time to raising her son. She enjoyed visiting Delaware...

Apr 14, 2025

Margaret Marie Hentschel, 70, of Glen Mills passed away at her residence on Monday, April 14, 2025. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and was a graduate of Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School. Margaret will be remembered for her caring personality, strong faith, and dedication to her beloved family. She served as an X-ray technician for most of her...

Apr 13, 2025

Lenora Ernestine Franz, age 88, of Upper Chichester, Pennsylvania, peacefully passed on April 13, 2025, at Naaman's Creek County Manor. Born in Mannington, West Virginia, Ernestine graduated from Hundred High School and pursued various career paths, showcasing her diligence and commitment. She began her professional journey with the phone company in New York and Connecticut, later serving as a...

Apr 13, 2025

Angeline M. "Toots" Sacher, age 97, passed away on April 13, 2025 at her home at Maris Grove, surrounded by her loving family. Toots was born in Trainer, PA, and was a lifelong resident of Delaware County. Following the birth of her daughter, Toots took on the role of homemaker, tending to her family and home. Her caring nature...

Apr 5, 2025

Shirley (née Nagle) Crawford, age 88, passed away peacefully at her home in Saint Cloud, FL, on April 5, 2025. Born in Norwood, PA, in 1936, Shirley was raised in Norwood, PA and graduated from Glen-Nor High School, Class of 1954. That same year, in October, she married the love of her life, James "Jim" Crawford, Jr., and together...

Apr 5, 2025

John J. Giannone, 55, of Aston passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Crozer-Chester Medical Center. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was an area resident for most of his life. John will be remembered for his whimsical sense of humor and the persistent spirit that he maintained despite a variety of health...

Apr 4, 2025

Kathleen C. (née Ball) Murphy, age 87, passed away on April 4, 2025. Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, Kathleen was a proud graduate of West Catholic Girls High School. After marrying the love of her life, Dennis, Kathleen began building a home and a family of her own. Over the years, she made homes in Collingdale, Drexel Hill,...

Apr 4, 2025

Betty Ploskon, age 99, passed away on April 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Betty was raised in Ebensburg, PA, and was a proud graduate of Cambria High School, Class of 1943. At the age of 18, she moved to Chester, PA, to work alongside her sisters and begin the next chapter of her life. Over the years,...

Apr 1, 2025

David "Dave" G. Daltry, of Garnet Valley, PA, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025. He was 77. The significance of passing on the 1st of April will not likely be lost on those that knew Dave well. While always caring, thoughtful and loving, he was equally and enthusiastically ornery - and always willing to share that hearty laugh...

Mar 28, 2025

Stella Marie (nee Marzolla) Cresta age 98, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025. Stella was raised in Chester, PA, and was a graduate of Chester High School. Prior to beginning her family, Stella worked as a bookkeeper at Fidelity Bank in Chester.

Stella was a longtime resident of Brookhaven, PA, where she and her late husband,...

Mar 28, 2025

Judy B. Kirby, age 74, passed away on March 28, 2025. Born and raised in Media, PA, Judy was a graduate of Penncrest High School, Class of 1969. Following her graduation, she returned to Penncrest as the Principal's Secretary. Later, she would begin her career as an EMT, a career that would span over 40 years and numerous departments....