Obituaries
James G. Zenuk
May 17, 2025
In Loving Memory of Jamie Zenuk May 9, 1976- May 17, 2025 James Gregory Zenuk passed away far too soon on May 17, with his loving wife by his side. Jamie Zenuk was a husband, stepfather, brother, uncle, son and best friend - but to those who truly knew him, he was something even more profound: a force of nature,...
Ann Marie (Mclaughlin) Gray
May 15, 2025
Ann Marie "Nancy" Gray (nee McLaughlin) November 27, 1938-May 15, 2025 Ann Marie Gray passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born in Chester on November 27, 1938, she was the second of eleven children to the late Rita and James McLaughlin. Ann shared 50 years of marriage with her late husband, Benjamin John Gray,...
Terrance Michael O'Loughlin
May 12, 2025
Terrance M. O'Loughlin "Pops", age 84, passed away on May 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving children and close loved ones. Born and raised in Ashtabula, Ohio, Terrance made his way to Pennsylvania as a young man and became a longtime resident of Chester, PA. Since 2012, he had called Upper Chichester home. Pops was an avid reader who...
Norman J. Pierce
May 11, 2025
Norman J. Pierce, age 76, passed away on May 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Chester and raised in Chelsea, PA, Norman was a graduate of Garnet Valley High School and a longtime resident of Aston, PA. He began his career as a blacksmith at McKinley Blacksmith in Aston, where he first discovered his passion and...
John P. Green
May 11, 2025
John Green, passed away suddenly on May 11, 2025, at the age of 85. John was a lifelong resident of Delaware County, cherished for his kind spirit and unwavering devotion to his family and community. John was a proud graduate of Chester High School, class of 1958. He began his professional journey at the Sun Ship Building and Drydock...
James Edward Miller
May 10, 2025
James E. Miller, Jr., age 101, a longtime resident of Chester Heights, PA, passed away on May 10, 2025 in Glen Riddle, PA. Jim was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, growing up on Cornwall street and always remaining proud of his roots. Jim served selflessly in the United States Army from 1944 to 1946 working as a machinist and...
Joseph Tony Palagruto
May 9, 2025
Joseph Tony Palagruto, age 96, of Stafford, VA, passed peacefully on May 9, 2025, following a long illness. Born in Maida, Calabria, Italy, in 1928, he was the son of the late Domenico and Giulia (Varano) Palagruto. Joe immigrated to the U.S. in 1947 at the age of 18 where he joined his close-knit extended family in Chester, Pennsylvania,...
Jeffrey M. Thomas
May 7, 2025
Jeffrey "Jeff" Thomas, age 65, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Chester and raised in Prospect Park, PA, Jeff was a proud graduate of Interboro High School, where he played football and formed many lifelong friendships. He went on to build a long and respected career with PECO Energy, an...
Gary J. Kristman
May 6, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gary J. Kristman, a loving husband, father, grandpop, and friend. Gary passed at his home in Upper Chichester, PA, on May 6, 2025, at the age of 69, with his loving family by his side. Gary was a graduate of Chichester High School and was retired from Entemans...
Raymond Lee Yorden
May 3, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Raymond Lee "Skeeter" Yorden, age 74, who passed away on May 3, 2025, at Lankenau Hospital. Born at the San Diego Navy Hospital in California, where his father was stationed, Skeeter spent most of his life in Delaware County, he resided in Brookhaven and has called Aston Township...
Donald J. Peticca
May 3, 2025
Donald J. Peticca, 49, of Hernando, Florida passed away peacefully at MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper in Camden, New Jersey on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Born at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pennsylvania he was an area resident for most of his life before transitioning to Florida. Donald served as a heavy equipment fueler and was a dedicated tradesman...
Helen Margaret Rhoads
Apr 29, 2025
Helen Margaret Rhoads, age 63, passed away on April 29, 2025. A lifelong resident of Parkside, PA since 1963, Helen built a life centered on faith, family, and friendship. She worked as a hairdresser. Helen was a devoted member of Upland Baptist Church, where she found comfort and community. She enjoyed quiet hobbies like crocheting, playing solitaire, and working on...
Mary Lou (Pyne) Sweeney
Apr 26, 2025
Mary Lou (Pyne)(Dougherty) Sweeney, age 83, passed away on April 26, 2025. Mary Lou was born in Rye, NY, but spent most of her life in Delaware County, PA. She was a proud graduate of Holy Child High School. After marrying and starting a family, Mary Lou lived in Upper Chichester for many years, where she raised her children....
Debra A. (Loiacono) Mallon
Apr 25, 2025
Debra Ann Mallon (nee Loiacono), 74, of Aston, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Friday April 25th. Debra is survived by Thomas Mallon, her loving husband of 53 years; her three children Thomas (Donna), Janice (Rick), and Jill (Daniel); and three grandchildren Kiera, Patrick, and RJ; her older brother Michael (Marie), and her younger brother Thomas, among many nieces and...
June C. (Redden) Pipino
Apr 25, 2025
June C. Pipino, age 89, a resident of Swarthmore, PA, passed away on April 25, 2025, in Media, PA. June was born and raised in Aston, PA, and was a graduate of St. Francis DeSales and Media High School. For 49 years, June was a dedicated employee for Wawa, retiring in 2010. June was the daughter of the late...
John F. Abbott Iii
Apr 24, 2025
John F. Abbott III, 80, of Marcus Hook, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Riddle Hospital. Born in Chester, Pennsylvania he was an area resident for most of his life. John proudly served our nation in the United States Army during Vietnam and was stationed in Germany for a short while. Following his time in the...
George Washington Thompson
Apr 23, 2025
George W. Thompson, Jr., 75, a well-known local business owner, of Garnet Valley passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Concord Twp. and a 1967 graduate of Garnet Valley High School. Following high school, George proudly served our nation in the United States Army with the 101st Airborne during the...
Raymond J. Richmond
Apr 20, 2025
Raymond J. Richmond "Ray", age 90, passed away on April 20, 2025. Ray was born and raised in South Philadelphia and was a proud graduate of St. John Neumann High School. After marrying and starting a family, he settled in Glenolden, PA, where he raised his children and lived for 32 years. He later moved to Plant City, FL,...
Kenneth N. Groff
Apr 19, 2025
Kenneth N. Groff, 91, a cherished resident of Concordville, Pennsylvania, and a devoted accountant, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025, at Sunrise of Westtown assisted living. Born in Philadelphia, Kenneth's journey began in Drexel Hill, where he grew up, and later led him through various suburban communities, including Narberth and the Wayne section of Radnor Township. He also...
Carol V. (Van Gorder) Znacko
Apr 15, 2025
Carol (née Van Gorder) Znacko, age 89, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025. Carol was raised and educated in Claymont, DE, and was a proud graduate of Claymont High School. A lifelong resident of Wilmington, she worked for several years at DuPont as an administrative assistant before dedicating herself full-time to raising her son. She enjoyed visiting Delaware...
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