Obituaries

Mar 24, 2018

Carletta S. Schott (NEE Roop), age 86, passed away peacefully March 24, 2018 at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Carletta was a lifelong Delaware County resident most recently residing in Upper Chichester. Carletta raised her children from home before she started her career at Jamesway Department Store in Claymont where she retired in 1986. She belonged to the Peppy 10 Travel...

Mar 24, 2018

Thomas F. Garrity, age 73, died peacfully at home in Linwood, PA on March 24, 2018 sourounded by his family. Tom was born in Chester, PA, raised in Trainer, PA. Tom was retired from Sun Ship Building & Dry Dock, and City Steel. Tom was an avid fisherman, hunter, and bowler, and enjoyed going to the casino, racetrack, and...

Mar 23, 2018

Dorothy M. Bowers, age 90, passed away on March 23, 2018 at Rockland Place in Wilmington. Born December 17, 1927 in Philadelphia and raised in Yeadon, PA, Dorothy graduated in 1945 from Notre Dame High School in Moylan, PA.  This is where she met her lifelong friends who called themselves the Sorority Sisters. She moved to Wilmington, DE in...

Mar 21, 2018

Charles Edward "Chuck" Reese, age 78, passed away peacefully March 21, 2018.  Chuck was born and raised in Sandy Ridge, PA. He moved to York, PA in 1966, and lived there till 2011 when he moved to Maris Grove in Glen Mills, PA. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War era and served in Germany. He...

Mar 20, 2018

Richard Dean Wright, age 81, of Wilmington, DE, died suddenly while wintering in Fort Myers, FL on March 20, 2018. The son of the late Robert S Wright II and Roberta Suter Wright, Dick was born on February 13, 1937 in Flint, Michigan. The family returned to Swarthmore, PA in 1944. Dick graduated from Swarthmore High School in 1955...

Mar 19, 2018

Mae Vaccaro Iannucci (affectionately known as Aunt Midge), age 99 1/2, flew with the angels into God's heavenly arms on March 19, 2018. Mae was a lifelong resident of Chester, a former member of St. Anthony of Padua Church and a current member of St. Katharine Drexel. Her religion was paramount in her life.

Mae was a...

Mar 17, 2018

Mary Ellen Remaize , age 68, passed away on March 17, 2018 surrounded by her family.  Mary Ellen was raised in Secane, PA, and a graduate of Upper Darby High School. She was a resident of Aston, PA for 30 years before retiring to Maris Grove in Glen Mills, PA. Mary Ellen was employed by Clover in Media, PA.,...

Mar 16, 2018

George R. Reeves, "Bud", age 79, passed away on March 16, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Surely, George went home hearing the words, "Well done my good and faithful servant." A wise, humble, man of God, he lived his life completely unselfishly and with unconditional love. George was born and raised in Chester, PA, and was a longtime...

Mar 16, 2018

Robert T. "Big Bob" Salwach, age 67, passed away on March 16, 2018 at Tampa General Hospital. He was raised in Port Richmond, Philadelphia, a graduate of St. Adalbert's Catholic School and Saint Joseph's Preparatory School '68.  Was currently residing in Bonita Springs, FL and formerly North Wildwood, NJ.  He was a pipe fitter and welder by trade, and...

Mar 14, 2018

Barbara C. Ennis, age 78, passed away March 14, 2018.  Barbara was born and raised in E. Lansdowne, PA. She later moved to Broomall, PA, and was a long-time resident of Glen Mills, PA.

Barbara went to grade school at St. Cyril School. She graduated from West Catholic High School in 1957. She volunteered her time at...

Mar 13, 2018

William "Bill" Quinn , age 92, died March 13, 2018 with his family by his side.  William was a resident of Marcus Hook for many years and was born and raised in Philadelphia.

Bill served in the Army during WWII.

Bill made friends wherever he went and was known for his great personality. He was...

Mar 12, 2018

Craig W. Camarote, 73, passed away at his home in Garnet Valley, PA, on Monday March 12, 2018.  He died peacefully and his family will be forever grateful for his presence in their lives.  Craig was born, raised and educated in Camden, NJ, the proud son of Charles and Doris Hoover.

Craig was a man of many...

Mar 11, 2018

Mary C. (Lizotte) Harding Abrams, age 87, a longtime resident of both Chester and Parkside passed away on March 11, 2018 surrounded by her family. Mary was a 1949 graduate of Notre Dame Girl's High School in Moylan and then worked as a L.P.N. at Crozer Hospital and for Dr. Leonard Rosen for many years. She owned and operated...

Mar 11, 2018

Nancy Barbato DiDio , age 90, the daughter of Felicia and John Barbato, formerly of Chester, went peacefully to see Jesus and her beloved husband Nazzareno A. DiDio on March 11, 2018.

She was the sister of the late Michael Barbato Sr., Pasquale Barbato, Joseph Barbato, Jeanette Barbato Cotter, Mary Barbato Zettle, and Rose Barbato Frolio.

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...