Obituaries
Norman Leslie Whiteley
Mar 27, 2025
Norman L. Whiteley Jr., beloved brother, respected accountant, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, at the age of 81, at Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Born in Chester, Pennsylvania, he was the firstborn of seven children to Norman Whiteley and Viola Elizabeth (Brown) Whiteley. A distinguished graduate of Chichester High School in 1962 and...
Margaret Mary (Harkins) Defosse
Mar 26, 2025
Margaret "Marge" Defosse, age 89, passed away on March 26, 2025. Marge was born and raised in Philadelphia and was a graduate of Collingdale High School. She met the love of her life, Tom, while they were both in high school-she at Collingdale, and he at St. James. After graduation, the two were married and started their family. Together,...
Jeffrey Robert Olejniczak
Mar 23, 2025
Jeffrey Robert Olejniczak, age 64, passed away at his home on March 23, 2025 in Aston, PA. Jeff was born in San Francisco, CA, his family then moved to Chester, PA, where he was a graduate of St. James High School, Class of 1978. Jeff went on to earn an associate's degree in business from Widener University. Prior to...
William B. Peck
Mar 20, 2025
William Burr Peck, age 96, passed away at home peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2025 after a short illness. He was a long-time resident of Wallingford, Pennsylvania and most recently of Garnet Valley, PA. Bill was a devoted husband and a wonderful father, grandfather and great grandfather. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Born June...
Gabriel Forte
Mar 19, 2025
Gabriel "Sonny" Forte, age 92, a longtime resident of Aston, PA, passed away on March 19, 2025. Gabriel was born in Chester, PA, and was a 1950 graduate of St. James High School. Gabriel would go on to serve his nation honorably as a member of the United States Army from 1953-1955. Beginning his service at Basic Training at...
Mario J. Bacchia, Jr.
Mar 19, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mario J. Bacchia Jr., age 88, of Glen Mills, who passed peacefully on March 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Chester, Pennsylvania, Mario was a steadfast figure in his community, dedicated to both family and faith. He was a cherished member of St. Anthony's Parish in Chester until...
Robert "Buzzy" N. Powell
Mar 16, 2025
Robert N. "Buzzy" Powell, age 93, of Boothwyn PA, passed away at March 16, 2025 at Crozer-Chester Medical Center. Born in Upland, PA, April 1, 1931, he was the second oldest of 6 brothers. He raised his family in Ridley before moving to Boothwyn over 30 years ago. He spent his life on any sports field or court he...
Judith T. (Twesten) Rehm
Mar 15, 2025
Born Judith Elaine Twesten, daughter of Charles and Inez Twesten of Norwood, Pennsylvania, on November 2, 1946. Judy was raised in Norwood, loving every minute of her spectacular childhood. With younger brother Bob, cousin/best friend Sue Foreaker Francis, and Sue's younger brother Eddie at her side, Judy spent summers at the Twesten family home in Wildwood, N.J., and was never...
James Nickerson
Mar 15, 2025
James "Nick" Nickerson, age 83, a longtime resident of Chester, PA, and Aston, PA, passed away on March 15, 2025. Nick was born in Crum Lynne, PA, and raised in Chester where he would attend and graduate from Chester High School. He would then go on to serve his country proudly as a member of the United States Navy...
Betty Schimansky
Mar 14, 2025
Betty Schimansky, age 95, passed away unexpectedly on March 14, 2025. Betty was born in Cannonsburg, PA, before moving to Chester and was a 1947 graduate of Chester High School. Betty was married and moved to Aston where she raised her 3 daughters and has been a longtime resident. Betty was a service representative at the Scott Paper Company...
Eunice M. (Chapman) Naugle
Mar 11, 2025
Eunice M. Naugle, age 85, of Lower Chichester, PA, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025, surrounded by the love of her devoted family. Born in Chester, and a longtime resident of Linwood, Eunice's gentle spirit touched the lives of many throughout her lifetime. Eunice was a proud graduate of Chichester High School, Class of 1957. Dedicated and hard-working,...
Gayle D. Fulmer
Mar 11, 2025
Gayle Fulmer, age 87, a lifelong resident of Wilmington, DE, passed away on March 11, 2025, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Bayard White and Edith Russell and wife of the late Fred Conaway, Sr. Survivors: Her Beloved Husband of 56 years: Donald Fulmer. Children: Fred Conaway, Kevin Conaway, and Craig Fulmer (Rose). Daughter-in-law: Dee Fulmer....
Jacqueline (Flinn) Drzymala
Mar 10, 2025
Jacqueline "Jackie" Drzymala (Flinn), 82 of Marlton, NJ died peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in New Kensington, PA on July 13, 1942 to the late Regis and Laura Cavitt Flinn. It was there that she met the love of her life, Richard Drzymala, her husband of 46 years until his...
Dorothy J. (Bushka) Cadile
Mar 7, 2025
Dorothy J. (née Bushka) Cadile "Dottie", age 85, a resident of Garnet Valley, passed away on March 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Dottie was born and raised in South Philadelphia. At just 16 years old, she met the love of her life, Joe, on the Fourth of July, marking the beginning of a love story that spanned...
Bonita Willene (Denworth) Mitchell
Mar 6, 2025
Bonita Willene (Denworth) Mitchell "Bonnie", age 80, passed away on March 6, 2025, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Bonnie was raised in Ridley Park and was a proud graduate of Ridley High School. She lived in Aston for some time before most recently residing in Cochranville, PA. She had a strong work ethic and was a dedicated...
Richard J. Temple
Mar 2, 2025
Richard "Dick" J. Temple, age 92, US Marine Corp Veteran of the Korean War, passed away on March 2, 2025 at his home in Glen Mills, PA. He was born in Darby and was previously a resident of Havertown and Swarthmore. Richard was a graduate of Haverford High School where he and his wife, Nancy, served on the class...
Brendan P. Connors
Mar 1, 2025
Brendan Patrick Connors, age 37, passed away on March 1, 2025 after being struck by a motor vehicle. Brendan was born in Darby, PA, and raised in Thornton, PA. He attended Salesianum High School, Class of 2005, and went on to earn a degree in History from West Chester University. His love of learning and problem-solving led him to...
Geraldine Mary O'Brien
Mar 1, 2025
Geraldine Mary O'Brien, age 93, passed away on March 1, 2025, in Media, PA. Geraldine was born in Chicago, IL, and attended and graduated from Notre Dame High School in Moylan, PA. She was also a graduate of Trinity College in Washington, DC, where she earned a Masters Degree. A lifelong educator, she was a Sister of Notre Dame...
Cynthia Marie Farnan
Feb 28, 2025
Cynthia M. Farnan, age 68, passed away on February 28, 2025 with her family by her side. Cindy was born in Chester, PA, and raised in Claymont, DE, where she attended and graduated from Claymont High School, Class of 1975. Cindy and her family made multiple moves over the years but she finally settled in Linwood, PA, where she...
Marc Jonathan Feldman
Feb 25, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marc Jonathan Feldman, age 55, who departed this life on February 25, 2025. A lifelong resident of Glen Mills, PA. He was a proud graduate of Garnet Valley High School, Class of 1987, and furthered his education by earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from Indiana...
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