Obituaries

Jan 13, 2018

Edna Vincent Cellini, age 86, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Edna was a 1950 graduate of Chester High School and married her husband, a fellow classmate, in 1960. She managed his medical office after their return from Italy in 1967, all while raising their family. They were married for...

Jan 12, 2018

Kathleen Marie Moorman, age 65, passed away on January 12, 2018 at her home in Boothwyn, PA. Kathleen was raised in Chester, PA and Claymont, DE and graduated from St. Hedwig's High School in Wilmington, DE. She was retired, having previously worked for CVS Pharmacy, Kehillah Early Learning Center, and as a nurse's aide.

She was the...

Jan 8, 2018

Noel J. Cooke, Jr., age 61, passed away on January 8, 2018 at his home in Boothwyn. Noel was a lifelong resident of Upper Chichester Township and was a graduate of Chichester High School. He worked as an auto mechanic for many years.

He was the son of the late Noel J., Sr. and Philomena (Ward) Cooke...

Jan 5, 2018

Brian Edward Link , 43, of Aston, Pennsylvania, passed away on January 5, 2018.

Brian was born on April 3, 1974 to Gary and Donna Link of Aston, PA. He graduated from Sun Valley High School in 1992 and continued on to earn an Associate's Degree from Delaware County Community College.  Brian worked as a licensed/certified HVAC...

Jan 2, 2018

Nikolaus Manko, age 71, passed away on January 2, 2018 at Riddle Memorial Hospital.  Nikolaus was a graduate of St. Francis De Sales Grade School, attended St. James High School for 1 year and graduated from Sun Valley High School in 1964.

He served in the Army from 1966-1975, and was a Veteran of the Vietnam War....

Jan 2, 2018

Dolores L. Capano-Barry, age 84, died peacefully on January 2, 2018. Dolores was born in Philadelphia and was a current resident of Garnet Valley, PA.

Dolores was the daughter of the late Mario and Angelina DiPlacido and mother of the late John Capano.

SURVIVORS: her loving husband: Edward Barry; her children: Steven Capano, Michele Babrowicz...

Dec 28, 2017

Ann M. Rubright, age 82, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 28, 2017. Born in Bloomsburg, Pa, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth (Boyle) and John Church.

Ann graduated from Mount Carmel High School where she met the love of her life, Jim. She and Jim started their family in Southern California...

Dec 27, 2017

Diane Marie Erb, age 57, of Holtwood, Pa, went home to be with the Lord on December 27, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was raised in Boothwyn and was the daughter of the late Floyd L. and Betty J. Erb. Diane will be remembered for her unconditional love and compassion for all, her silly and light-hearted personality,...

Dec 23, 2017

Louise L Speers, 93( née Toscano), of the Boothwyn section of Upper Chichester, a retired Crozer Hospital employee, died on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at Brandywine Senior Living in Rehoboth Beach where she resided for 5 years.

She was born on June 12, 1924 in Chester, Pa to the late Andrew and Theresa Toscano and was preceded...

Dec 18, 2017

Judith A. "Judi" Cline, age 62, passed away on December 11, 2017 surrounded by family and loved ones. Judi was raised in Brookhaven, PA and was a Sun Valley High School graduate. She was currently residing in Wallingford, PA. Judi was a member of St. John Chrysostom church, in Wallingford, PA.

She was the daughter of the...

Dec 15, 2017

CMSGT. George William Thomas (Ret.)

George William Thomas (Red), age 82, died at home Dec 15, 2017.  George was a resident of Boothwyn PA. He was born in Wilkes Barre PA, but travelled extensively during his 30 years in the United States Air Force.

George was a career Military Man and was one of the...

Dec 11, 2017

John R. Bistline, CPA, age 73, died December 11, 2017, surrounded by his family, at Crozer Chester Medical Center. John was born in Upper Darby, PA and was currently residing in Boothwyn, PA. He graduated from Monsignor Bonner in 1962, went on to attend West Chester University, and then graduated from Temple University in 1967. He was the owner...

Dec 11, 2017

Sarah (Cappa) Walters, age 88, a long-time resident of Boothwyn, passed away on December 11, 2017. Sarah was born in Scranton, PA and raised in the Philadelphia Area. She resided at Glen Mills Senior Living, in Glen Mills, PA for the last two years. Sarah was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Her family was...

Dec 11, 2017

William Michael Kojeszewski, age 73, of Upper Chichester, PA, passed away on December 11, 2017 at Crozer Chester Medical Center. He was raised in Philadelphia and was a 1962 graduate of Mastbaum Area Vocational Technical School. William retired from Boeing in 2010 after 40 years as a jig & fixture builder. He was President of the Boeing Auto Club,...

Dec 10, 2017

Joseph M. Tenuto, age 95, a longtime resident of Ridley Park, PA passed away on December 10, 2017. Joseph was born in Chester, PA and lived in the city for 25 years before moving to Ridley Park. He was a graduate of Chester High School, Class of 1941, and worked as a Pattern Maker for Westinghouse Corp. where he...

Dec 10, 2017

James H. Moran, former journalist and corporate communications executive for three of the Philadelphia area's largest corporations, passed away on December 10, 2017 at the age of 78 of congestive heart failure. He was a resident of Bala Cynwyd, PA

Moran retired in 1996 from Campbell Soup Company, Camden, N.J., as Group Director of Public Relations, capping...

Dec 10, 2017

Mary R. Huk, age 56, passed away with her family by her side on December 10, 2017. Mary was raised in Chester, PA and was a graduate of Concord High School. She was currently residing in Glen Mills, PA.

She was the daughter of the late Michael Huk

Survivors: Longtime Partner: Ken Caywood; Son: Chris...

Dec 6, 2017

Mrs. Edna Mae Ewaka, age 77, of Media passed away unexpectedly on December 6, 2017. Prior to her passing, Edna Mae was a faithful member at The Christian & Missionary Alliance Church in Chester. Edna Mae would pick up countless children in the area and take them to and from church three times a week. She was truly a...

Dec 6, 2017

Mrs. Lillian Grace Ewaka, 75, of Concord, passed away unexpectedly on December 6, 2017. Prior to her passing, Lillian was a faithful member at The Christian & Missionary Alliance Church in Chester. Lillian was a Sunday School teacher and helped in the Children's Ministry. Family and friends cherished her meek and quiet spirit, sweet personality and humble heart. Her...

Dec 5, 2017

John Peter Malick, age 90, a lifelong resident of Chester, passed away on December 5, 2017. He was raised in the west end of Chester and was a graduate of Resurrection of Our Lord Parochial School and St. James High School, Class of 1945. John was a U.S. Veteran having served 2 years in the Marine Corp and 4...