Obituaries

Aug 25, 2025

Helen M. Nardone (nee Cannon), age 75, peacefully passed away on August 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Born in Chester, PA, Helen was a cherished daughter of the late Elwood and Mary Roux Cannon. A proud 1968 graduate of Chester High School, she devoted her life to creating a warm and nurturing home for...

Aug 23, 2025

Virginia "Jinny" Ershaw, age 82, passed away on August 23, 2025.

Born in Philadelphia and raised in Prospect Park, Jinny was a graduate of Notre Dame (Moylan) High School. She lived in Glenolden until 1984, then moved with her husband to Aston, and most recently to Boothwyn in 2008. Jinny devoted more than 20 years to the...

Aug 21, 2025

Eliza N. Flanagan, 93, of Middletown, Delaware passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Harmony at Glasgow Senior living located in Newark, Delaware.

She was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and always maintained a deep appreciation for that region of the state even after moving to the Philadelphia area. Following...

Aug 18, 2025

Sally Rose (née Brazaitis) Harper , age 90, passed away on August 18, 2025. Born and raised in Elizabeth, NJ, Sally earned her nursing degree from Elizabeth General Hospital of Nursing. After marrying, she moved to Wynnewood, PA, and following her retirement she moved to Boothwyn, PA in 2008. Sally devoted more than 30 years to Lankenau Hospital, serving as...

Aug 17, 2025

Dr. Anthony P. Carbo, D.O., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and respected physician, passed away peacefully at his home on August 17, 2025, at the age of 80, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Dr. Carbo was raised in Yeadon and later Drexel Hill. His academic journey took him from St. Bernadette Catholic School to St....

Aug 16, 2025

Joan Pasqualine Passaro, age 93, a longtime resident of Brookhaven, PA, passed away on August 16, 2025, in Media, Pa. Joan was born and raised in Chester, PA, and was a Chester High School graduate. For over 30 years Joan was an elementary school teacher, beginning with a brief stint at Our Lady of Peace School in Milmont Park,...

Aug 13, 2025

Sharon Marie (nee McAnany) Bottiglieri- Polites passed away peacefully at home on August 13, 2025. Sharon was born to Miriam (nee Myers) Barretta and the late Hugh McAnany in Darby, PA.

Sharon went to Kingsway Regional High School in Swedesboro, NJ. She went on to attend Delaware County Technical Schools Practical Nursing Program where she graduated first...

Aug 13, 2025

Margaret C. "Peggy" Brzezicki, age 81, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in South Philadelphia, Peggy graduated from Ridley Township High School before building a beautiful life centered around family, community, and joy. She made her home in Glen Mills for 18 years, where she lovingly raised her children, and...

Aug 6, 2025

Lesley F. Bistline, age 73, passed away on August 6, 2025, at Rockland Place in Wilmington, DE. Lesley was raised and educated in Lewistown, PA. Lesley would then move to Maryland to pursue a career in modeling. Life would soon take her to Philadelphia where she worked in retail and met her future husband, John. She also learned CPR...

Aug 5, 2025

Paul Jude Demski, age 78, passed away on August 5, 2025. He was raised and educated in Brookhaven and was a proud graduate of Sun Valley High School, Class of 1964. Paul lived in Ridley Park for 27 years before moving to Crum Lynne in 2008.

He worked for Kimberly-Clark for 37 years, retiring in 2007. A...

Aug 5, 2025

Doris M. (Bunce) Thomas, 75, of Folcroft passed away peacefully at her residence of 52 years on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Born in Chester, Pennsylvania, she was a 1968 graduate of Notre Dame High School. Following her schooling she accepted a position with Philadelphia Electric Company and later in life accepted a position as a secretary for St. Gabriel's...

Aug 4, 2025

Michelle Jean McHenry, aged 67, passed away unexpectedly at Riddle Memorial Hospital on Monday August 4, 2025. She was surrounded by love as she left this world for the next. Born to Arthur Sterner McHenry and Loretta Jean McHenry, Michelle was the beloved wife of Philip Shewchuk, beloved mother of Toni DiSantis Daly (Jason), and devoted grandmother of Aidan,...

Jul 23, 2025

George T. Kelly, affectionately known as Terry, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving children on July 23, 2025, at the age of 85. Born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware, Terry lived a life rooted in kindness, patience, and a deep devotion to family, community, and just the right amount of ice cream served in a coffee mug. A...

Jul 21, 2025

George David "Dave" Starr, 80, a graduate of Chester High School and long-time resident of Norwood, passed away on Monday, July 21st, surrounded by love. Born to George Starr and Kathryn Starr, Dave spent much of his working life high above the streets (or deep underground) as a cable splicer for Bell Telephone and Verizon. After retiring, he happily...

Jul 18, 2025

Stella (née Piecara) Windsor Gartland, age 96, passed away on July 18, 2025. She was born and raised in Chester, PA, and was a parishioner of St. Hedwig's, Holy Saviour, and Saint John Fisher since its opening.

Stella worked for American Viscose as a line worker and jet puncher until the plant closed in 1976. She loved...

Jul 15, 2025

Daniel K. Scribner, age 64, of Glen Mills, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Born in Wilmington, DE, Dan was the son of Richard M. Scribner and the late Agnes (Kassouni) Scribner, and the brother of David M. Scribner. He was a proud father of Daniel H., Kristen A., and Michael N. Scribner. In his youth, Dan played baseball...

Jul 10, 2025

Ralph E. "Tag" Taggett, 74, of Aston passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 10, 2025. He spent his childhood years between Waterbury, Connecticut and Henderson, Tennessee before settling down in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Following his formal education Ralph proudly served our nation in the United States Army during Vietnam. He later pursued a trade...

Jul 9, 2025

Craig F. Dreger, age 49, raised in St. Bernadette Parish in Drexel Hill, PA, and residing in Philadelphia, PA, passed away suddenly on July 9, 2025. He was a graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School and The Philadelphia Restaurant School. Craig is survived by his 4 beautiful children, Bella Dreger, Olivia Dreger, Jack Dreger, and Charlie Dreger; his parents,...

Jul 9, 2025

Geraldine A. "Gerry" Aloi, 86, of Aston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Riddle Memorial Hospital.

Born in Philadelphia, she was an area resident for most of her life.

In her professional career Geraldine served in a management role specializing in retail sales.

In her younger years she spent a...

Jul 8, 2025

Joseph Guy, age 71, a resident of Glen Mills, PA, passed away suddenly on July 8, 2025, at Riddle Memorial Hospital in Media, PA. Joe was born in Augusta, Georgia, and grew up in Brookhaven, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Sun Valley High School in 1972, where he played both basketball and baseball. Joe served as the owner and operator...