Obituaries

Mar 9, 2018

Walter Barlow, 91, a long-time resident of Aston, PA died peacefully at home on March 9th, 2018. He was the devoted husband to his loving wife of 61 years, Mary Cassell. Walter was predeceased by Mary, who passed away in September of 2012.

Walter was born in Chester, PA on May 16th, 1926 and was later raised...

Mar 8, 2018

Brian E. Gross, age 56, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2018 at The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, surrounded by his family. Brian was raised in Eddystone, PA and was a graduate of Ridley High School. He was also a graduate and lifetime member of Williamson School of Free Trade. Brian was employed as a Senior Design...

Mar 7, 2018

Nancy Grace Baran (NEE Pontillo), Age 78, died March 7, 2018 at Naamans Creek Country Manor in Garnet Valley. She was raised in Chester, PA and a 1957 graduate of Chester High School.  She was also a member of St. John Fisher Church, Upper Chichester. Nancy cherished her family traditions; she really enjoyed celebrating holidays and special occasions with...

Mar 4, 2018

Mary Ann Daven-Demski, age 69, died on March 3, 2018 at Taylor Hospital, Ridley Twp. Mary Ann was raised and educated in Ridley Twp. She graduated from Ridley High School in 1966. She graduated from Key Punch School in Philadelphia and started working for Trailer Train for several years. When the company moved to Chicago she began her career...

Mar 4, 2018

Nancy E. Melanson, age 76, died March 4, 2018 in West Chester. Nancy was raised and educated in Prospect Park. She graduated in 1959 from Interboro High School, and received a teaching degree in 1963 from West Chester University. She later went on to receive a Masters Degree in education. Nancy retired after 40 years of service (1963-2003) from...

Mar 3, 2018

David R. Moore, Sr., age 75, passed away on March 3, 2018. David was raised in Ridley Park, PA and had most recently resided in Aston, PA. He was employed by the University of Pennsylvania Hospital, as well as Riddle Memorial Hospital. David was a veteran of the United States Army.

David was the son of the...

Mar 2, 2018

Raymond "Ray" F. Gordon , 66, passed away peacefully at home on March 2, 2018. Mr. Gordon was raised in Eddystone, PA and was a graduate of Ridley High School, Class of 1969. Raymond had most currently resided in Boothwyn, PA and was the owner and operator of Ray Gordon Electric, Inc.

Those who knew him appreciated...

Mar 2, 2018

Joan E. McVean (nee Cascaden), age 84, passed away on March 2, 2018 at her home at Maris Grove with her children by her side. Joan was born in South Philadelphia and was a long time resident of Springfield, PA till she moved with her husband to Glen Mills in 2007. Joan retired from General Electric after 30 years...

Mar 1, 2018

Alice R. Linden, age 85, passed away on March 1, 2018 at her home in Rutledge, PA surrounded by her family. She was born and raised in Delaware County, and was a resident of Wilmington, DE for 25 years before recently moving to Rutledge, PA.

Alice attended Ridley Township High School, and graduated as a member of...

Feb 28, 2018

Thomas "Tom" F. Drummond, Sr., age 80, longtime resident of Eddystone, passed away on February 28, 2018 at Riddle Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. He was raised in Chester and was a 1957 graduate of St. James High School. Tom worked for Kimberly Clark in their materials division, retiring in 1994 after 35 years of service. He was...

Feb 25, 2018

Timothy M. Hart of Rehoboth, Beach, DE, age 49, passed away on February 25, 2018. He was raised and educated in Wilmington, DE and was a 1986 graduate of Salesianum High School. He was also a graduate of Cypress College of Mortuary Science in Cypress, CA. Timothy was formerly employed by 1776 Steakhouse in Rehoboth Beach, DE.

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Feb 19, 2018

Peter Ottaviani, age 65, of Aston, started his new adventure on February 19, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Nanticoke, PA, raised in Mocanaqua, PA, and was a graduate of Newport High School. Pete retired from SEPTA after 32 years as a facilities manager. In his later years, he enjoyed watching his...

Feb 16, 2018

Theresa M. Cassidy, age 63, passed away on February 16, 2018. She was born in Chester, PA, and was raised in Upper Chichester, PA. Theresa went on to attend Chichester Senior High School where she was a good student, making the Dean's List, and graduating in 1973.

She was the daughter of the late Eneas J. Cassidy...

Feb 12, 2018

Victor G. Westiner, age 94, died February 12, 2018 at Rose Court at Maris Grove in Glen Mills.  He was born in Germany in 1923, and moved to Brooklyn, New York when he was one. Victor was a resident of Smithtown, New York for 52 years from 1964 – 2016. He recently moved with his wife Dagmar, married for...

Feb 12, 2018

Joyce C. Jester (nee Jones), age 85, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2018 at Riddle Memorial Hospital, where she was surrounded by her loving family. She was raised, educated and was a lifelong resident of Upper Chichester. Joyce was a 1950 graduate of Chichester High School. She was a homemaker, staying home to raise her children. She was...

Feb 11, 2018

Ronald D. Richardson, PhD, aged 83 years of Glen Mills, PA and formerly of Tavistock, Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on the 11th of February 2018.

Ron was born in County Durham, England to Maurice William and Doris May Richardson.  He was educated in England, and attended the University of Birmingham, where he earned a Bachelor of...

Feb 10, 2018

Eugene Kapinski (Kacprzycki), age 91, raised in Chester and a longtime resident of Upper Chichester, passed away on February 10, 2018. Eugene was a graduate of Chester High School and worked for Lasko Metals. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of St. Hedwig's Church and the Polish-American Club in Chester. Eugene enjoyed carpentry...

Feb 10, 2018

James "Jim" E. Levandowski, age 77, of Boothwyn, PA, passed away on February 10, 2018. Jim was raised in Chester and resided in Brookhaven, PA for 40 years before moving to Upper Chichester. He attended Immaculate Heart of Mary Parochial School and was a 1958 graduate of St. James High School. Jim proudly served his country in the United...

Feb 8, 2018

Maureen Anne Dragoni passed away on February 8, 2018, after a sudden illness. She was surrounded by her loving family. Maureen was the third child of Dorothy & James Dragoni. She was a lifelong resident of Brookhaven, PA. She graduated from Sun Valley High School in 1975 and started her career with a degree in business. Maureen discovered her...

Feb 7, 2018

February 7th, 2018 at 8:26 am, Rita like her husband Allan before her, was escorted by angels into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  She departed for Heaven, while at Williamsport Regional Hospital, in Williamsport, PA.  Rita was 79 years old.

Rita was born on July 27th, 1938, in Mountain Falls, Virginia in the...