Obituaries

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...

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.

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...

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...

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....

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...

Jul 4, 2018

Mary "Nancy" (Damico) Soscia, a longtime resident of Brookhaven Pennsylvania, age 81, passed away July 4, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Nancy was reared and educated in Chester, PA, where she graduated from St. Robert's Parochial School. She was a graduate of the School of the Holy Child, Sharon Hill, PA and Immaculata University. Nancy taught elementary school...

Jul 2, 2018

Joseph E. Zack, age 86, passed away on July 2, 2018. He was raised in Shenandoah, PA and lived at Maris Grove in Glen Mills, PA. He graduated with a bachelor's degree from the University of Scranton in 1956, where he also played football and was inducted into the Wall of Fame in 1992. Joseph was retired from Lockheed...

Jul 1, 2018

John J. Luka, 68 of Aston, PA, passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018 in the care of Mainline Hospice at Riddle Memorial Hospital. John was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. He retired from 19 years of employment at Thomas Chevrolet where he worked as an auto technician. He loved and cherished the work and the people he...

Jun 29, 2018

Constance Celeste Margaret McKelvy (nee Carter) was born to John and Selene Carter on July, 13, 1950.  She was a chubby little thing. They lived on Rogers Place in the Bronx, NY.  After High School, she attended college in Albany, NY.  This is where she met, and later married, James A. McKelvy.  This marriage ended in divorce.  She returned...

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...