Obituaries

Christine M. Sorton

Sep 3, 2018

Christine Sorton (nee Oliver), age 45, of Aston, PA, passed away on September 3, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. She was born and raised in Aston and was a graduate of Sun Valley High School. Christine earned her Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts from Moore College in Philadelphia and her Masters Degree in Education from Neumann University....

Antoinette R. O'Brien

Aug 27, 2018

Antoinette R. O'Brien, age 96, passed away on August 27, 2018.

Funeral Services: Private.

Burial: Beverly National Cemetery, Beverly, NJ.

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Robert J. Minchella

Aug 27, 2018

Robert J. Minchella , age 74, a resident of Upper Chichester, passed away on August 27, 2018 at Brinton Manor in Glen Mills, PA.  He was a raised in Chester and has been a resident of Upper Chichester for many years. Robert owned and operated his own roofing company before his retirement.  He enjoyed playing cards, including pinochle and...

Robert L. Whitmore

Aug 19, 2018

Robert Whitmore, of Aston, PA, passed away on August 19, 2018 at the age of 91 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Taneytown, MD and raised in Media, PA, attending Media High School. He was an Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America. Robert proudly served in the U.S. Coast Guard during WWII in the...

Mary Harris

Aug 19, 2018

Mary F. Harris (Mniecznikowski), age 86, passed away on August 19, 2018. She was born in Philadelphia to the late Dorothy Schultz and John Mniecznikowski. Mary worked as a bank teller for PNB, retiring to pursue her craft skills. She enjoyed going to the casino, playing bingo, and eating out at restaurants. She loved to have fun and had...

Robert F. Pappano, Esq.

Aug 18, 2018

Robert F. Pappano, Esq., a longtime resident of Media and Ocean City, NJ, age 80, passed away on August 18, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. He graduated from St. James Boy's High School, LaSalle University in 1960, and Dickinson School of Law in 1963. Mr. Pappano was a senior partner and founding member of the Law...

Catherine M. Cosgrove

Aug 18, 2018

Catherine M. Cosgrove, age 85, passed away on August 18, 2018. Catherine was raised in Chester, PA, and was a graduate of Notre Dame High school, class of 1951. She was employed as a Medical Secretary for 31 years with Dr. Kenneth Alderfer in Chester, PA. Catherine most recently resided in West Chester, PA and was a member of...

Raymond Sniechoski

Aug 17, 2018

Raymond "Ray" Sniechoski, a resident of Swedesboro, NJ, age 93, passed away on August 17, 2018. He was born and raised in Chester, PA, where he was a parishioner of St. Hedwig's Church, and a member of the American Legion Post #546. Raymond served proudly in the United States Army during WWII.

He is the brother of...

Benjamin Smith, Jr.

Aug 15, 2018

Benjamin Smith, Jr. was born April 30, 1917 in Scranton, PA.  Ben is one of 8 children of Benjamin and Margaret Smith.  Ben speaks warmly of his childhood years in the Pocono Mountains where he worked with his father and brothers in their produce business, and of camping trips to Promised Land Lake.

Ben enlisted in the...

Helen Iannucci

Aug 14, 2018

Helen (Felock) Iannucci, age 99, a longtime resident of Brookhaven, PA, passed away August 14, 2018. She was a parishioner at Our Lady of Charity Church and a member of their senior group.

Helen enjoyed cooking and having her family over for family dinners. In her younger years, she enjoyed crocheting and trips to the casino.

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Mary Labricciosa

Aug 13, 2018

Mary Bucci Labricciosa transitioned peacefully into the presence of God on August 13, 2018. She was born November 7, 1920 in the Abruzzi region of Pescara, Italy. In 1937 she immigrated to the U.S. aboard the ocean liner Rex, along with her mother and brother. She joined her father who had previously made the journey. Once she arrived in...

Joan M. Ignudo

Aug 13, 2018

Joan M. Ignudo, age 55, a longtime resident of the Toby Farms section of Chester Twp., PA, passed away on August 13, 2018. She was a 1981 graduate of Notre Dame Girls High School in Moylan, PA. Joan worked for Giant, Inc. and Sam & Sam Meats.

Joan was an avid bowler and a Philadelphia sports fan....

Diane June (Clinger) Chew

Aug 6, 2018

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Diane June (Clinger) Chew announces her sudden passing, at home, on August 6, 2018, at the age of 78 years. Diane was raised in Aston, PA and was a 1958 graduate of Eddystone High School. She spent the last 7 years living in Rehoboth Beach, DE. Diane worked in the...

Dr. Charles A. Sanbe

Jul 31, 2018

Dr. Charles A. Sanbe, age 87, a resident of Garnet Valley, PA and Avalon, NJ, died July 31, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was a longtime resident of Aston, PA. Dr. Sanbe was a 1949 graduate of Chester High School, a 1953 graduate of Villanova University, and a 1962 graduate of Kansas City University...

Dennis P. Ahern

Jul 26, 2018

Dennis P. Ahern, age 84, passed away on July 26, 2018 at his home in Glen Mills. He was born in Bronx, NY and attended St. Teresa of Avila School in St. John's Place, Brooklyn. Dennis resided in Old Bridge, NJ for 34 years before moving to Glen Mills 7 years ago. He retired from Nynex Telephone Co. in...

Francis P. Sharpless

Jul 22, 2018

Francis P. Sharpless, age 49, passed away on July 22, 2018 at Crozer Chester Medical Center in Upland. He was a lifelong resident of Middletown Township and attended Penncrest High School. Francis was a member at Cityteam in Chester.

He was the son of the late Joseph H. Barlow and brother of the late David Sharpless.

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Marie Roschel

Jul 16, 2018

Mary (Marie) Roschel (nee Brown), age 96, of Dover, DE and formerly of Delaware County, PA died at Bay Health Hospital in Dover while surrounded by the love of her family on Monday, July 16th, 2018. Marie was born May 27th, 1922, in Pennsylvania to Mary (nee Leich) and Joseph Brown. She married John H. Roschel and made her...

John P. Udovich

Jul 15, 2018

John P. "Jack" Udovich, formerly of Brookhaven and Chadds Ford, PA, died Sunday, July 15th at home.  He was born in Chester to John T. and Emma (née Cumicich) Udovich.  He graduated from St. Michael's Parish School, St. James Catholic High School, PMC Preparatory School, Pennsylvania Military College (now Widener) where he earned his BS in Economics and minored...

Joseph D. Lombardo

Jul 13, 2018

Joseph D. Lombardo, age 43, of Parkside, PA, passed away on July 13, 2018. Joe was born in Chester, PA and was a graduate of Sun Valley High School. He worked for LaSpada's and Sam & Sam Meat Market. Joe enjoyed baseball and especially loved his son Joey.

He was the son of the late Joseph P....

Daniel Greto

Jul 12, 2018

Daniel Greto, age 70, a resident of Ridley Township and Wallingford, PA, passed away on July 12, 2018. He was raised and educated in Eddystone, PA, and he was a graduate of St. James High School in Chester, PA. Daniel served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, and he was a recipient of the National Defense Service...