Obituaries

Sep 21, 2025

David Joseph Colletti, age 66, a longtime resident of Wallingford, passed away suddenly on September 21, 2025 at Lankenau Hospital. Born in Santiago, Chile, and raised in Media, PA, David was a graduate of La Salle College High School and attended Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA. First and foremost, Dave was a proud father and husband; he cherished his...

Sep 21, 2025

Adam Porter, age 35, of Wellington, FL, passed away on September 21, 2025. Adam will always be remembered as a great and loyal friend, a man who loved his family, as well as an amazing father who always put his son, Colton, first. He was a Sun Valley High School graduate, class of 2008 and was employed by Sencore...

Sep 21, 2025

Mary Elizabeth DiEmedio (nee Lynn) peacefully passed away on September 21, 2025, at her home in Glen Mills, PA, after a brave battle with glioblastoma. Born on July 19, 1964, in Allentown, PA, Mary was raised in Bethlehem, where she cherished the love of her family and nurtured her passion for learning. A proud 1982 graduate of Southern Lehigh High...

Sep 19, 2025

Catherine "Kitty" Clark Dombroski, age 66, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, at her home in Wilmington, DE. Kitty was born in Virginia before moving to Ridley Park, PA, where she was raised along with her siblings and loving parents. Kitty's education began at Our Lady of Peace in Milmont Park, PA. For high school, Kitty would take...

Sep 19, 2025

Elaine Shull, age 83, passed away on September 19, 2025. Elaine was born in South Philadelphia, grew up in Folcroft, and later made her home in Aldan, PA, where she raised her family. She was a graduate of Notre Dame High School (Moylan) and, in recent years, lived in Glen Mills, PA. A devoted and diligent professional, Elaine spent...

Sep 18, 2025

Elizabeth Louise Phillips, affectionately known as "Granny", 94, of Chester, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, September 18, 2025. She was born in Windber Pa. on November 15, 1930, and was one of twelve children.

She was a graduate of Windber high school.

Elizabeth was a devoted wife, loving mother...

Sep 17, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Carla DiBernardi, age 54, who left us peacefully on September 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Swedesboro, NJ.

Carla was a devoted wife to her beloved husband, Richard DiBernardi, with whom she shared 30 years of love and partnership. Together, they raised two wonderful...

Sep 17, 2025

Gloria M. DeLuca, age 88, a resident of Media, PA, passed away on September 17, 2025, at Riddle Hospital. Gloria was born and raised in South Philadelphia and was a graduate of Maria Goretti Catholic High School. In the 1960's Gloria and her husband Anthony would move to Briarcliffe in Glenolden, PA where they would raise their family. Gloria...

Sep 14, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carol Ann Contrisciani, 78, who peacefully passed away on September 14, 2025, at her home in Claymont, DE. Born and raised in Springfield, PA, Carol also resided in Pot-Nets Community of Millsboro, DE. Carol embraced her life's journey surrounded by loving family and friends. Carol's nurturing spirit led her...

Sep 11, 2025

Ashton Ernest Gilmore, Jr., age 86, passed away peacefully at Paoli Hospital on September 11, 2025. Born in Belfast, Maine, on October 24, 1938, Ashton was a man who embraced life with an unwavering spirit and a deep appreciation for learning. He graduated from The High Mowing School in Wilton, NH, where he cultivated a lifelong love for knowledge and...

Sep 11, 2025

In Loving Memory of Guy Sileo

Guy Sileo, 92, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025, just shy of his 93rd birthday. Surrounded by family in his final moments, he left behind a legacy of love, laughter, and devotion that touched so many.

Born and raised in Chester, PA, Guy was a proud veteran of...

Sep 11, 2025

Gertrude M. "Trudy" Berman, age 78, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at Maris Grove in Glen Mills, PA. Trudy was born in Darby, PA, to her beloved parents, the late Elmer and Catherine Eckman and was a graduate of Springfield High School, Class of 1964. She was a devoted and caring homemaker, raising and nurturing her children...

Sep 10, 2025

Joyce Jacqueline Kerfoot, age 80, passed away on September 10, 2025. A resident of Marcus Hook, PA, Joyce was born and raised in Southwest Philadelphia and attended Shaw Junior High School. She retired from Wawa after years of dedicated work. Joyce loved Elvis Presley and enjoyed Wayne Newton as well. She was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan, enjoyed trips...

Sep 7, 2025

Vinnie Ivan Smith, age 89, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at his home in Folsom, PA. Vinnie was born in Nashua, NH and raised in Dixmont, ME, before settling in Marcus Hook, PA. He was a graduate of Eddystone High School, Class of 1954 and served his nation proudly as a member of the United States Army...

Sep 6, 2025

Matthew Smith, beloved father, husband, son, brother, friend, mentor, coach and educator, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at his home in Hockessin, Delaware following a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was 57. Matt's life can be described by five words: family, friends, love, loyalty and dedication. Born in Wilmington, Delaware on...

Sep 6, 2025

John Robert Brong, 77, of Aston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Naaman's Creek Country Manor Nursing Center. Born in Chester, Pennsylvania, he was a 1966 graduate of Penncrest High School. John went on to further his education at Widener University and honorably served our nation in the United States Navy, during which time he met...

Sep 6, 2025

Richard L. Potter, 83, of Prospect Park passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Riddle Memorial Hospital in Media, Pennsylvania. Born in Wayneboro, Virginia he was a graduate of Chester High School, Chester, PA. Richard honorably served our nation in the United States Army and went on to pursue a career in HVAC working mainly for Chichester School...

Sep 2, 2025

William Carter Jannie Jr., age 64, passed away on September 2nd, 2025 surrounded by love with his family by his side. Bill was born in Pennsylvania and raised in Claymont, DE. He was a 1979 graduate of Claymont High School and became an apprentice welder alongside his Dad at Sun Shipbuilding & Drydock Co. of Chester, PA. Bill soon...

Aug 31, 2025

Richard R. "Rick" Jasper, 78, of Upper Chichester passed away at his residence surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, August 31, 2025. Richard was born in Darby, Pennsylvania and formerly resided in both Drexel Hill and Collingdale, Pennsylvania. He honorably served our nation in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War and went on to pursue a career...

Aug 26, 2025

John E. Cardile, age 63, a longtime resident of Wilmington, DE, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. John was born in Chester, PA, raised in Boothwyn, PA, and a graduate of Salesianum School, Class of 1980. John continued his education at Widener University earning a bachelor's degree in accounting. Prior to his retirement, John was an accountant...