Obituaries

Nov 11, 2017

Ronald H. Tyson Jr., age 62, passed away suddenly of a heart attack on November 11, 2017 at Riddle Memorial Hospital in Media. Ron was a long time resident of Media, PA.

Ron was employed by GSA Consulting Engineering as an Electrical Field Engineer. After graduating from Interboro High School in 1973, he began his career working...

Nov 10, 2017

Jeanette Ann Fahy (nee King), age 69, died November 10, 2017 at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby. Jeanette was a long time resident of Aston, PA. She was born and raised in Philadelphia. She graduated from John Bartram High School in 1965.

Jeanette was employed by as a Bus Driver/ Aid for Chi Transportation for nearly Twenty...

Nov 9, 2017

Dorothy C. Dragoni, age 89, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2017. She was born and raised in Chester, PA and currently resided in Brookhaven, PA.

She was the daughter of the late Thomas J. and Theresa M. (McHale) Conner and sister of the late Joan M. Turek (late Richard), Eileen U. Iacono (late Nicholas), and Thomas...

Nov 9, 2017

John "Roy" Royden Burrell, age 73, passed away November 9, 2017 at Crozer Chester Medical Center. He was born and raised in Chester, PA, where he attended St. James High School. John has resided in Aston for the past 45 years. He was a Sergeant in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict. John was a manager with the...

Nov 8, 2017

John Munro, age 87, died peacefully November 8, 2017 at Naamans Creek Country Manor. Born in Chester, John has been a long time resident of Bethel Twp. He retired in 1993 from General Electric after 43 years of service as a wireman assembler. John was a loving husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family. Especially...

Nov 7, 2017

Robert W. Loughead, age 31, died on November 7, 2017. He was a lifelong resident of Boothwyn and attended Chichester High School.

Robert was an avid fly fisherman and was a member of the Brotherhood of the Jungle Cock. He was also a supporter of the NRA, and he enjoyed hunting, skateboarding, avid gamer, and enjoyed World...

Nov 4, 2017

Nancy Norsworthy (nee White), age 87, passed away on November 4, 2017 at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park. She was born and raised in Bryn Mawr and was a graduate of Upper Darby High School. Nancy had resided in Chester for the past 28 years and had previously resided in Analomink, PA. She had worked...

Nov 2, 2017

Dorothy J. DeLue, a longtime resident of Glen Mills, age 88, died peacefully on November 2, 2017 at her home with loved ones by her side. Born in 1929 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island the daughter of English immigrants, Edward and Ellen Hodson. Dorothy was one of seven siblings and is also the mother of seven children. Dorothy was predeceased...

Oct 31, 2017

Carol A. Barksdale, age 64, passed away on October 31, 2017 at the hospice residence in Taylor Hospital. Carol was raised in Lima, PA and graduated from Claymont High School, Class of 1970. Carol had most recently resided in Claymont, Delaware and she was retired from ACE INA Insurance Company.

Carol loved her family and friends; she...

Oct 28, 2017

James J. Del Sordo, Sr. passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 28th at his home. He was known to his friends by many names including Bud, Del, Poppy Buddy, Jim, and Jimmy.

Jim was a former boilermaker working out of Local 13. He was a skilled welder and one of the best in his trade, earning the...

Oct 24, 2017

Dolores Glenn Gray, of Glen Mills, PA, passed away on October 24, 2017. She was born in Pleasantville, NJ, raised in Chester, PA, and was a 1953 graduate of Chester High School. Dolores worked for Crozer-Chester Medical Center, retiring from there in 2000. She was a member of Resurrection Episcopal Church in Rockdale.

She was the daughter...

Oct 23, 2017

Anne W. Thomas, age 78, died October 23, 2017. Anne was a resident of Boothwyn, PA. She was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and moved to the United States in the 1960's.

Anne loved crosswords, murder mysteries, and of course "The Facebook". She stayed connected to friends and family and loved news and pictures of everybody. Anne could...

Oct 22, 2017

Anna Margetich (Huk), age 92, of Bethel Twp., PA, passed away peacefully at her home on October 22, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Anna will be remembered for her devotion to her family, hard work ethic, and joyful demeanor. She was born, educated, and a resident of Chester until 1947. Anna was employed by A.H. Wirz-Teledyne Corp. in...

Oct 22, 2017

Mary E. (Curran) Skulski, age 84, passed away on October 22, 2017. Mary was born and raised in Folsom, PA, and she was a graduate of Notre Dame High School. She had retired from Delaware Valley HMO and was most recently residing in West Chester, PA. Mary was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Chester Heights, PA....

Oct 21, 2017

Michael "Mike" Sharpe, age 64, of Upland, PA, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2017. He was raised in Collingdale and was a graduate of Collingdale High School. Mike retired from Amtrak after 37 years of service. He took pleasure in the simple things in life, enjoying music, reading, history, movies, and the Beatles. Mike loved family gatherings and...

Oct 16, 2017

Kathleen "Kay" W. Vershinski, age 84, passed away on October 16, 2017 at her home in Media after a brief battle with lung cancer. After 18 years as a stay-at-home mom, Kay worked at Sunoco (previously Atlantic Refining and Marketing) in Philadelphia in the Human Resources Department for approximately 15 years. In addition to loving her work, she enjoyed...

Oct 14, 2017

John L. DiAmicis, age 94 , sadly passed away on October 14, 2017. John was born in White Haven, PA and was later raised in Marcus Hook, PA. He was the son of the late Joseph and Rose (DiFrancisco) DiAmicis. John had four siblings -- sisters Mary, Algine and Edith, and brother, Joseph. John was the husband of the...

Oct 11, 2017

Joseph C. Collachi, age 61 , a longtime resident of Eddystone, passed away on October 11, 2017 at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park. Joseph had resided in Eddystone for the past 22 years. He was a proud Philadelphia Eagles and NASCAR fan and enjoyed taking trips to Long Beach Island with his family. Joseph was a loving husband, father,...

Oct 9, 2017

Shirley J. (Anderson) Mellen, age 85, a resident of Media passed away on October 9, 2017. Shirley resided for many years in Lansing, MI before moving to Lincoln, DE. Mrs. Mellen loved spending time with her family and her dog, "Play Boy". Shirley enjoyed being by the beach and water, gardening, reading and crocheting. She attended Mt. Hope United...

Oct 9, 2017

Barry "BJ" McGriff, Sr., age 37 , died October 9, 2017. BJ proudly served our country as part of the Marine Corps. He also gave his time as a Volunteer Fire Fighter. He was employed as a Heavy Equipment Operator for nearly 14 years. BJ will be remembered for his great sense of humor and quick wit. He was...