Obituaries

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....

Oct 25, 2018

Michael Vincent Vitelli, 58, passed away on October 25, 2018.  Mike was born and raised in Chester, PA.  He attended St. Anthony's and Chester Public Schools.

He was the son of the late Fernando A. and Patricia A. Vitelli.

SURVIVORS: His loving companion: Lisa McCusker; and his siblings: David Vitelli, Kevin Vitelli, Patrick Vitelli, JoAnn...

Oct 25, 2018

Janice M. Doto (Page), age 68, died October 25, 2018 at Crozer Keystone Inpatient Hospice at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park.  Janice was born and raised in Boothwyn, PA.

She graduated Chichester High School in 1968 and was employed directly after graduation at Sunoco, where she worked for 42 years until her retirement in 2011. Janice enjoyed...

Oct 23, 2018

Mary D. (Luick) Lewis, age 77, of Boothwyn, died on October 23, 2018 surrounded by her family at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park. Mary previously lived in Brookhaven for many years and was a wonderful caregiver to her grandchildren and many other children. She enjoyed taking cruises with her late husband William, playing poker and...

Oct 21, 2018

Jack Dunn, age 69, died October 21, 2018 at his home in Prospect Park.  Jack was raised and educated in Darby, PA and was a 1967 graduate of Msgr. Bonner Boy's High School. He was formerly employed by Westinghouse Inc. and the Ironworkers Local Union #401. Jack proudly served his country with the United States Army in Vietnam where...

Oct 20, 2018

Guy "Tuck" Kushto, Sr. , age 81, passed away on October 20, 2018 at his home in Aston. He was raised in Chester and was a graduate of Chester High School. Tuck worked at Sun Shipbuilding for nearly his entire career.

Tuck was an exceptional husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He enjoyed shooting pool, softball, golf, fishing,...

Oct 20, 2018

Robert (Bob) Reeder , age 61, a resident of Cochranville for 24 years, passed away suddenly in the line of duty on October 20, 2018 at Crozer Chester Medical Center in Upland.  He was raised in Linwood, PA and was a 1975 graduate of Chichester High School, a 1982 graduate of Delaware Community College Paramedic Program and a graduate...

Oct 16, 2018

Helen M. Wrzesniewski (Nee Kocsis), age 86, passed away on October 16, 2018 at Heartland Hospice in Wilmington, DE. Helen was raised in Chester, PA and was retired from the Scott Paper Co. She had been a resident of Claymont, DE for over 20 years.

She was the daughter of the late Bernard and Catherine Kocsis, wife...

Oct 7, 2018

Doris Ann Ieradi, age 85, formerly from Middletown Township, died October 7, 2018 at home. She was born in Seaford, DE and raised and reared in Chester, PA where she lived most of her life. She attended Chester schools and graduated from Chester High School in 1950.

Mrs. Ieradi was a former employee of Wawa at their...