Obituaries

Jun 24, 2018

Gregory George Godun, age 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on June 24, 2018 at his daughter Yasmeen's home. He was raised in Hudson, PA and was a 1943 graduate of Plains Memorial High School.  Gregory lived in Eddystone and moved to Middletown Twp. where he resided for 60 years before moving to Maris Grove in...

Jun 24, 2018

Drew Brechemin, age 74, who resided in Boothwyn, PA, passed away on June 24, 2018. Drew was born in Lower Merion, PA, and was raised in Media, PA. He graduated from Penncrest High School.  Drew was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was a member of and retired from the Steamfitters Local Union 420. He was...

Jun 21, 2018

Priscilla Gilbert (Nee Silva), age 85, died peacefully surrounded by her family on June 21, 2018 at her home at Lima Estates. Priscilla lived in Upper Chichester for 45 years before moving to Lima Estates 4 years ago. She attended Trainer Elementary School and Eddystone High School.  After 25 years working as a LPN at Riddle Memorial Hospital she...

Jun 19, 2018

Elaine H. Benenhaley, age 90, died peacefully at her home in Wallingford surrounded by her family on June 18, 2018. Born and raised in New York City, Elaine lived in Florida and Louisiana before settling in Wallingford where she has lived for the past 55 years.  She worked for Crozer Hospital as an LPN for 25 years before her...

Jun 16, 2018

Michael B. Donohue, 76, of Glen Mills, PA, passed away on June 16, 2018.  Michael was born and raised in San Francisco, CA, and was a graduate of Golden Gate University of San Francisco.  After an extensive military career he worked for Boeing, Northrop Grumman, and Eaton AIL.  Michael served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  ...

Jun 15, 2018

Congetta M. "Connie" Lane, age 94, of Eddystone, passed away on June 15, 2018 at Taylor Hospice Residence in Ridley Park. She was born, raised, and educated in Chester where she lived before moving to Eddystone more than 60 years ago. Connie was a parishioner of St. Rose of Lima Church and a member of their Seniors Group. She...

Jun 7, 2018

Robert J. Turk, Sr., age 85, of Boothwyn, passed away on June 7, 2018. He was born and raised in Chester, PA and was a graduate of Chester High School. Robert had worked for Abbotts Dairy and Witco Chemical. He was a member of VFW Post # 5546 in Trainer, coached youth baseball in the Chester West Little League,...

Jun 4, 2018

Elizabeth A. "Bette" (D'Alexander) Homitz, age 91, passed away on June 4, 2018. She was raised and educated in Kulpmont, PA and was a 1944 graduate of Kulpmont High School. Bette was a longtime resident of Chester Heights. She was formerly employed by United Scale Models and had worked for Pomeroy's and Boscov's for many years. Bette was a...

Jun 1, 2018

Samuel V. Balestrieri, 87, passed away June 1, 2018 at his home in Millsboro, Delaware.  Sam was born and raised in Chester, PA. He was the owner of Marie's Market, and employed by Wheaton Industries. Sam was a member of the Sons of Italy and the Chester Jaycees. He also ran the Chester Centennial Celebration. Sam enjoyed watching the...

May 31, 2018

Carmen F. Lavella (Cookie), age 72, died peacefully May 31, 2018 at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Carmen was born and raised in Chester. Carmen has resided in Media for the past 42 years. He graduated from St. James High School Class of 1965. He also graduated from St. Gregory's College in Tulsa, OK. Carmen was co-owner and operator of the...

May 30, 2018

Kenneth James Richardson, age 54, a lifelong resident of Upland, passed away suddenly on May 30, 2018. Ken was born and raised in Upland, PA and graduated from St. James Boy's High School in 1982. He was a Union painter with District Council #21. He enjoyed being with his family, the Eagles, the Phillies, high school football games, and...

May 29, 2018

Helen F. Akers, 63 of Millsboro, DE, passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 in Lewes, DE.  Helen was born and raised in Chester, PA where she graduated from Chester High School.  She worked for over 20 years for Mars Electronics as a solderer, making printed circuit boards for everything from vending machines to the U.S. Military.  Helen enjoyed...

May 28, 2018

Mary F. (Cunningham) Milici, age 81, passed away on May 28, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was raised and educated in South Philadelphia and was a longtime resident of Rutledge, PA prior to moving to Bear, DE. Mary was retired from the National Board of Medical Examiners in Philadelphia. She loved spending time in Emerald Isle, NC...

May 27, 2018

Julian "Jule" Watras , 71, passed away on May 27, 2018. Jule was born and raised in Chester, PA before moving to Eddystone, PA. Jule graduated from Chester High School and served in the United States Army. He was a volunteer fireman with the Moyamensing Hook & Ladder Fire Co., and worked for many years as a security guard...

May 26, 2018

Anna (Fusco) Iacono, age 96, passed away on May 26, 2018 at Naamans Creek Country Manor. Anna was born and raised in Chester, PA where she attended Chester High School and was a parishioner at St. Katharine Drexel Church.

She was the daughter of the late Vincent and Theresa (Sciallo) Fusco, wife of the late Lawrence Iacono,...

May 20, 2018

Mary M. Fennell, age 57, passed away suddenly on May 20, 2018 at her home in Brookhaven. She was raised and educated in Chester where she graduated from Notre Dame Girls High School in Moylan, after which she studied at Our Lady of Angels in Aston. Mary was self employed and had worked for DPS, Inc.

She...

May 19, 2018

Francesca Fida, age 87, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on May 19, 2018. She was a longtime resident of Chester and Ridley Township, PA. Francesca was a parishioner of St. Rose of Lima Church in Eddystone.

She was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Caterina (Latassa) Simari, wife of the late Giuseppe...

May 17, 2018

Robert W. Davis, 96, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 17, 2018 with his loving daughter by his side. He was known by his family and friends, simply as "Pop". Born in 1921, the son of the late Michael and Mae Davis, he was raised in Chester, PA, and attended Chester High School.

Robert was...

May 13, 2018

Josephine "Jan" Scuderi Duffy died on Sunday, May 13, 2018, at Friends Village in Woodstown, NJ at age 92. Jan was born in 1925, the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose Scuderi. She grew up in South Philadelphia, and was a graduate of Philadelphia High School for Girls and Taylor Business School in Philadelphia. Jan worked for the...

May 9, 2018

Robert B. Filson, Jr., 63, passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at his home in Glen Mills, PA. Bob was born in Chester, PA, raised in the Ridley/Folsom area of Delaware County, PA, and graduated from Ridley High School, class of 1973. Bob retired from the PECO Energy Company after 35 years of employment. Bob was an avid...