Obituaries

Jenny Pisano

Jul 8, 2017

Jenny Pisano (Puglisi), age 89, entered into God's eternal care on July 8, 2017 at Taylor Hospice Residence in Ridley Park. She was born in Philadelphia and graduated from South Philadelphia High School in 1945. Jenny lived in South Philadelphia for 40 years and in Southwest Philadelphia for 18 years before moving to Boothwyn in 1985. A devout Catholic,...

Todd Jeffrey Mckee

Jul 8, 2017

Todd Jeffrey McKee, age 50, a resident of Rehoboth Beach, DE and Philadelphia, passed away July 8, 2017. He was raised in Aston, graduated from Sun Valley High School in 1985, and from Widener University, with Honors, in 1989. Todd was the owner/CEO of TJM Financial. He was a passionate swimmer who loved traveling with his partner, Jeff. He...

George E. Fritz

Jul 7, 2017

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Patricia Lynn

Jul 6, 2017

Patricia Ann (Buchanan) Lynn, age 75, a resident of Aston passed away on July 6, 2017. Pat was raised and educated in Colwyn, PA and graduated from West Catholic Girl's High School. She was employed by Grants and McCrory Stores and was a Classroom Aide with the Southeast Delco School District. Pat was an avid volunteer and a parishioner...

Jeffery "Jeff" B. Beecher, Sr.

Jul 3, 2017

Jeffery "Jeff" B. Beecher, Sr., age 60, passed away July 3, 2017 at his home in Upland. He was born and raised in Upland, as one of six children. Jeff lived his whole life in Upland and spent many years working as an optician. He was an accomplished guitarist who loved music. Jeff enjoyed reading, specifically the bible, and...

Christine E. Peck

Jul 3, 2017

Christine E. (Wasco) Peck, age 65, of Garnet Valley, passed away on July 3, 2017. She was born and educated in Philadelphia and graduated from Roxborough High School in 1970. Christine retired from the banking industry after 30 years, working for PSFS, Liberty, and Sharon Savings Bank.

She was the daughter of the late Frank and Madeline...

Michael Andrew Aurite

Jul 1, 2017

The Lord welcomed Michael Andrew Aurite home on July 1, 2017. He was the beloved son of Richard and Joyce (LaMotta) Aurite, Jr. of Oxford; brother of Richard A. Aurite of Oxford; devoted father of Leo D. Keesey (Aurite) of Florida and Andrew Johnsie Aurite of Georgia. Michael is also survived by his spouse, Tabitha Keesey of Florida, his...

Dorothy J. Urbani

Jun 29, 2017

Dorothy J. Urbani, 83, left this world peacefully surrounded by her family on June 29, 2017 to join the Lord, and her eldest daughter, Bernadette; her parents, Ernest and Hazel Bryson; and nine of her 11 siblings. Dorothy was born in Rosebud, MT and raised in Richland, WA. She spent most of her career raising her eight children and...

Michael Edgar

Jun 24, 2017

Michael Edgar, age 49, a lifelong resident of Aston, passed away on June 24, 2017. Michael was a former member of the Lenni Athletic Club.

He was the son of the late Daniel Edgar, and brother of the late Anna Edgar-DelPrato who passed away on January 30, 2017.

SURVIVORS:

Mother: Phyllis (Martin) Edgar...

Carl L. Aley

Jun 21, 2017

Carl L. Aley, passed away peacefully, June 21, 2017.

Much loved husband of Barbara Halpern and the late Anita Aley (Taterelli), dedicated father of Carl, Jr. (Lori) and Steven (fiancée Rose Lang Kunlev), and caring stepfather of David Waterman; proud grandfather of Paige, Christopher, and Meadow. Carl is also survived by his brother Fred (Yuki) and sister-in-law...

Jean B. Birney

Jun 21, 2017

Jean (Barras) Birney, age 79, a longtime resident of Chester, passed away June 21, 2017. She was a graduate of Ridley High School and Goldey Beacom College in Wilmington, DE. Jean was retired from the DuPont Co. and was a longtime employee of the Rocky Run YMCA in Media, working in their Kinder Bears program. She was an avid...

Eileen M. Ferry-Taddeo

Jun 18, 2017

Eileen M. Ferry-Taddeo, age 68, passed away at her home. Eileen was the beloved wife of Albert J. Taddeo, her best friend; mother of Erin Marranca-Malone, Warren A. Marranca, and Justin R. Marranca; and grandmother to the best 3 grandsons anyone could have asked for, Donovan, Vaughn, and Gavin Marranca.

VISITATION: Saturday, June 24th, from 10:00 -...

Edward Lewis

Jun 16, 2017

Edward "Wolfer-T" Lewis, age 53, a resident of Aston, passed away on June 16, 2017. Ed was born and raised in Chester and then resided in Brookhaven where he attended Sun Valley High School. Edward was formerly employed by Container Research Co., in Lenni, and then by Delta Airlines in West Palm Beach, FL. An avid Philadelphia sports fan,...

Catherine L. Davidson

Jun 15, 2017

Catherine "Kitty" Davidson (nee Myers), age 88, passed away on June 15, 2017. Kitty was born on July 13, 1928 to the late James and Florence Myers. She was raised in Newtown Square, Edgmont Township. Kitty was a graduate of Goshen High School and was a longtime resident of Wilmington, having spent the last 5 years living in Claymont....

Andrew "Sonny" Montella

Jun 15, 2017

Andrew (Sonny) Montella, age 84, of Media, PA passed away peacefully at home on June 15, 2017. Born in Chester, Sonny worked for 40 years at Sun Co. before retiring in 1991. Sonny's greatest joy was spending time with his family. He adored his children and grandchildren.

Sonny was the son of the late Louis and Mary...

Eugene "Jim" A. Vershinski

Jun 14, 2017

Eugene "Jim" A. Vershinski, age 87, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2017 at his home in Media. He was born in Mt. Carmel, PA and moved to Chester, PA as a child. Jim was a graduate of St. James Boys High School, Friends Central School, and the University of Pennsylvania. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army,...

Dolores Mellon

Jun 11, 2017

Dolores (Ciliberti) Mellon, formerly of Woodlyn, PA, Ridley Township, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2017 at Broomall Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Broomall, PA. Dolores was born September 10, 1932 in Chester, PA to the late Frank and Marie (Frank) Ciliberti. She was devoted to her home, family, and many cherished friends. Dolores loved spending her summers with...

Charles "Chuck" Adriance, Jr.

Jun 10, 2017

Charles "Chuck" Adriance, Jr., age 62, of Media, passed away June 10, 2017. In 1982, Chuck was Director of Respiratory Care at Hahnemann Hospital. After working for several other hospitals, as well as home care, he became Manager of Respiratory Care at Shriners Hospital for Children in 2007.

He was the son of the late Charles and...

Donald A. Downes

Jun 6, 2017

Donald A. Downes, age 82, a lifelong resident of Chester, passed away on June 6, 2017. Donald was retired from Phoenix Steel in Claymont, DE and belonged to their Union. He was a United States Air Force Veteran and a member of VFW Post #1521, Chester.

He was the son of the late Alvin and Marie Downes...

Anna (Meyer) Justison

Jun 6, 2017

Anna (Meyer) Justison, age 88, a longtime resident of Boothwyn, passed away on June 6, 2017. Anna was a graduate of Chichester High School, Class of 1946, and retired from the Chichester School District where she was a bus driver. Anna was also active with the Upper Chichester Seniors.

She was the daughter of the late William...