Obituaries

Dec 6, 2018

John H. Jackalous, Jr., 33, of Media, PA, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018 in Delaware County, PA. John was born in Chester, PA and raised in Upper Chichester, PA. John was a graduate of Chichester High School and ATC Automotive in Exton, PA.

John was a hard worker and an ASE Certified Master Technician. His...

Dec 5, 2018

Charles "Charlie" Edward Fell, Sr., age 53, passed away on December 5, 2018 at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Reading, PA. Charlie was raised in Chester and had previously lived in Linwood for 25 years. He was a resident of Blandon, PA for the last 5 years. Charlie attended St. James High School in Chester and was a 1983...

Dec 1, 2018

Joan E. Stewart , age 82, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on December 1, 2018. Born in Sellersville, Bucks Co., Joan was raised and educated in Southwest Philadelphia graduating from John Bartram High School in 1953. Joan lived in Broomall for 45 years before moving to Maris Grove, Glen Mills in 2008. She was a loving...

Nov 30, 2018

Frank "Jake" Cresta, age 92, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2018 at his home in Brookhaven, PA. Jake was born and raised in Chester and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Jake was a partner in Morroni and Cresta Auto Body in Chester and the Cresmor Inn in Aston. He was a parishioner of Our...

Nov 27, 2018

Peter Michael Timony , 72, passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 27, 2018. Peter was born and raised in Ridley Township, PA, and graduated from Ridley High School before moving to Upper Chichester, PA. He retired after many years of working as a computer programmer. Anyone who knew Peter understood that there were no strangers, only friends...

Nov 26, 2018

Joann Louise Chedeville, (NEE Smith), age 78, died peacefully Monday, November 26, 2018 at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Joann was raised and educated in the Overbrook Park section of Philadelphia.  She attended St. Callistus Parochial School and West Catholic School for Girls (1958) in Philadelphia. In her forties she returned to college full time to pursue her career as a...

Nov 24, 2018

Margaret "Peggy" L. Porter, 66, passed away on Saturday November 24, 2018 at her home in Media, PA.  Peggy grew up in Media, PA and graduated from Penncrest High School.  She retired from Elwyn, where she provided quality personal care to the residents of her houses before transitioning to a position where she contributed in the assistance of care...

Nov 19, 2018

Chuck "Old Skool" E. Ravert, age 54, died suddenly November 19, 2018 at Jennersville Hospital.  Raised in the Feltonville section of Chester Township, Chuck graduated from Chester High School in 1983 and has lived in Cochranville for the past 23 years. Chuck was a member of the Beavers D.C. He enjoyed motorcycles, camping, woodworking, and worked for Crown Hardwood...

Nov 18, 2018

Frances M. Winkler, age 80, passed away peacefully at her home on November 18, 2018 surrounded by her family and friends. Fran was a lifelong Delaware County resident most recently living in Bethel Twp. Fran was a 1956 graduate of Springfield High School. She graduated from West Chester University earning her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing and earned...

Nov 17, 2018

Elaine Marie (Kopecky) Sweeney, born on October 15, 1949 in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, passed away at age 69 on November 17, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Elaine touched the lives of co-workers and patients as a Registered Nurse at Crozer-Chester Medical Center for over 38 years. From the Burn Center to the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Elaine's sense of humor, talkative nature,...

Nov 13, 2018

Sydney George Brim, 85, passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at Lankenau Hospital in Wynnewood, PA.  He was raised in Norwood, PA, a graduate of Glen-Nor high school, and currently a resident of Aston, PA.  George worked for Westinghouse for over 33 years as a machinist, and drove a Chichester School District school bus for over 20 years. ...

Nov 11, 2018

Roman T. Minchak , of Aston, PA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at Bryn Mawr Hospital on November 11, 2018.  He was 75 years old.  Born in Drohobich, Ukraine, Roman (who was also known to family and friends as Tommy) came to the United States in 1949 and after that was a lifelong resident of Pennsylvania,...

Nov 7, 2018

Philomena Bonacci (nee Bonafiglia), 101, passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018.

She was the wife of the late Carmen Charles Bonacci; daughter of the late Joseph and Carmella (nee Picone) Bonafiglia; mother to the late Carmen (Angelina) Bonacci; and sister to the late Carmen Bonafiglia, Vincent Bonafiglia, Ray Bonafiglia, Charles Bonafiglia, Henry Bonafiglia, and Josephine Cordisio....

Nov 3, 2018

Aloysius "Al " J. Harkins, age 80, a longtime resident of Glen Mills and a Westinghouse Inc. retiree, passed away on November 3, 2018.

Al was predeceased by his daughter Catherine Binder.

SURVIVORS: His wife of 38 years: Marie (Franceschino) Harkins; Children: Rose Ann Robertson, Mary Ann McCready, and Aloysius J. Harkins, III; 2 step-children:...

Nov 1, 2018

John M. Kubeck, better known as "Jack", age 76, co-owner and operator of Chalmers & Kubeck, Inc., died November 1, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Jack was a resident of West Chester, PA and enjoyed spending winters at his homes on Singer Island, FL and St. Maarten.

He was the son of the late John E.,...

Oct 31, 2018

Margaret "Rita" Murphy, 76, passed away on October 31, 2018 under the care of Crozer-Keystone Hospice Residence at Taylor Hospital.  Rita was born in Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland, and most recently resided in Aston, PA.  She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Aston.

Rita was the daughter of the late Patrick and Bridget (nee...

Oct 30, 2018

Regina Battle, 90, joined her husband, Jim, on October 30, 2018.  She was born in Mount Carmel, PA, moved to Chester, PA as a teenager, and finally settled down in Aston, PA.  Regina was devoutly religious. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Aston, PA, and her favorite saint was St. Jude.  She enjoyed Cape May,...

Oct 29, 2018

Damon Jude Preziuso, age 52, a longtime resident of Upper Chichester, died at home on October 29, 2018 with his family by his side. Damon was a 1983 graduate of Chichester High School. He received a bachelor's degree from Carnegie Mellon University, followed by a master's degree in education from Widener University. Damon was formerly employed by Franklin Mint,...

Oct 28, 2018

William "Billy" C. Davis, 62, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 28, surrounded by his loving family.  Billy was raised and educated in Norwood, PA, before moving to Aston, PA in 1996.  He was a graduate of Interboro High School, class of 1973. He worked at Bell Telephone for 17 years before joining National Energy Control Corp. as Sales...

Oct 26, 2018

Fred J. Kryka, age 91, of Aston, PA, died peacefully October 26, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family and listening to Fats Domino.  He was raised in Chester and was a graduate of Chester High School and PMC with a bachelors' in Accounting.

Fred left school and joined the navy during World War II....