Obituaries

Apr 1, 2017

Margaret R. King (nee Robbins), age 72, passed away April 1, 2017, at home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and lived in Renovo, Pennsylvania, for 13 years before moving to Lancaster, New York,. She was a Regents scholar and1962 graduate of Lancaster Central Senior High School and attended Harper College in Binghamton. ...

Apr 1, 2017

Paul A. Lumley Jr., age 35, passed away on April 1, 2017 suddenly at his home. Paul was a lifelong Upper Chichester resident and 2002 graduate of Chichester High School.

Paul who was always wearing a baseball cap, was a kind and gentle soul who enjoyed life. He loved the beach, his fighting Phillies, puzzles, music, drawing,...

Mar 30, 2017

In Loving Memory of

Janet Marie (Baltzell) Austin

June 26, 1948 - March 30, 2017

Janet Marie (Baltzell) Austin passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 30, 2017 in Aston, PA surrounded by her family.

She was born in Philadelphia and was the youngest of five. Janet graduated in 1966 from West...

Mar 29, 2017

Ellen Webster, age 70, passed away March 29, 2017 at her home in Chester. She was born and raised in Chester and has spent her entire life living there. Ellen graduated from Chester High School, Class of 1964, and worked for Pulmonary Consultants for 50+ years. Ellen was a parishioner of Wallingford Presbyterian Church and enjoyed visiting her family...

Mar 28, 2017

Joanne (Margetich) Novak, age 74, a longtime resident of Aston passed away March 28, 2017  surrounded by her family. Mrs. Novak graduated from Chester High School and was employed by Sun Valley High School in the cafeteria for more than 20 years.

She was the daughter of the late Gustav and Nellie (Fusco) Margetich.

SURVIVORS:...

Mar 25, 2017

Ralph N. Spennato, age 95, a resident of Woodlyn, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving friends and family on March 25, 2017. He was born and raised in Ischia, Italy and served 10 years in the Italian Navy during WWII where he was a 2nd Captain Segnalatore (Signalman). Ralph moved to the U.S. in 1952 and worked in...

Mar 25, 2017

Joseph J. "Cadillac Joe", "Joe Inquirer" Durante, age 86, a resident of Aston, passed away March 25, 2017. As a young child he lost his mother, and with his brother George and sister Diane, they resided in the Dante Home in Concordville. After which, Joe was a longtime resident of South Philadelphia. He worked for the family business as...

Mar 24, 2017

Hildegard Elizabeth (Siegert) Swanson, age 83, passed away on March 24, 2017. Hildegard was born in Germany and came to the U.S. in 1958 as a bride and young mother. She lived in Chester from 1958 until 2016 when she moved to Upper Chichester. Hildegard worked at Ship n Shore in Upland, PA and then worked at Fair Acres...

Mar 22, 2017

Ronald E. Doyle, Jr., age 66, passed away unexpectedly at home on March 22, 2017. He was raised and educated in Chester and was a graduate of St. James High School. Ronald served in Vietnam with the U.S. Army and was a member of the Disabled American Veterans. He has resided in Boothwyn since 1999. Ronald retired in 2005...

Mar 21, 2017

Donald "Don" James DePietro, age 71, passed away peacefully March 21, 2017 at Taylor Hospice Residence with his family by his side. He was raised and educated in Springfield and was a graduate of Springfield High School Class of 1963. Don was a longtime resident of Media and a U.S. Army Veteran, serving in Vietnam. He was proud to...

Mar 19, 2017

Dr. David Darrell DeFries, Sr. "DOC" died March 19, 2017 at Naamans Creek Country Manor from a long battle with kidney disease at the age of 72. David was raised in Chester, PA and graduated from Chester High School. He then attended Pennsylvania Military College and received his Doctorate in Chiropractic from National College of Chiropractic. Dr. David DeFries,...

Mar 18, 2017

John A. Preziuso, age 77, a longtime resident of Upper Chichester passed away on March 18, 2017. John graduated from Chichester High School in 1957 and served his country proudly with the U.S. Army. He retired from Scott Paper Co. after 43 years of service. John was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a parishioner of Immaculate...

Mar 14, 2017

Robert A. Salvadore, Jr., age 51, died peacefully March 14, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. Robert was raised in Folcroft and Middletown Twp. and was a 1984 graduate of Cardinal O'Hara Catholic High School where he was on the ice hockey team. Robert has been a resident of Aston for the past 17 years. He was...

Mar 12, 2017

Joseph R. "Pops" Jackalous, age 70, passed away suddenly at his home on March 12, 2017. He was raised in Chester and was a graduate of St. James High School, Class of 1964. Joseph had resided in Chester, Upper Chichester, and most recently Wilmington, DE. He had worked for the Darby Boat Company (West End Boat Club) for 20...

Mar 9, 2017

Vincent J. Hill, II, age 34, passed away March 9, 2017.  He was raised in Springfield, PA and graduated from Msgr. Bonner High School in 2000, where he was the founder and president of the Ski Club and a member of the Computer Club and Chess Club. After graduation, Vincent went on to attend Villanova University. In 2007, Vincent...

Mar 6, 2017

James "Jim" Hughes, age 66, passed away March 6, 2017.

VISITATION: Saturday, March 25, 2017 from 9:30 - 11:00 am at Nolan-Fidale Funeral Home Ltd., 5980 Chichester Ave, Aston, PA. MEMORIAL SERVICE: Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 11:00 am at Nolan-Fidale Funeral Home Ltd. In Lieu of Flowers: Donations may be made to Hospice of Charleston, 4975...

Mar 5, 2017

Rose R. (DiCostanza) Wichanski, age 88, died March 5, 2017 surrounded by her loving nieces and nephews. Rose was raised and educated in Chester where she graduated from Chester High School. Her family was the original owners of DiCostanza's Sandwich Shop at 1212 W. 3rd St. in Chester, PA, where she worked from a young age. Rose moved to...

Feb 28, 2017

William C. Lex, Jr., of Glen Mills, PA, passed away February 28, 2017. Beloved husband of Ethel (nee Lochner) Lex for 73 years. Loving father of Eugenia (Jean) (nee Lex) Murray (Edward-Bud), Fleming Island, FL and William C. Lex III (Jill), Aston, PA. Devoted grandfather of seven grandsons, one granddaughter, and fourteen great grandchildren, his family was the love...

Feb 28, 2017

Marion E. Haday (nee Palilonis), age 83, of Aston, PA, died February 28, 2017 at Riddle Memorial Hospital in Media. Born in Upper Darby, PA on August 31, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Bertha and Edward Carson. She was the wife of the late Stephen B. Haday for 56 years and was also predeceased by her...

Feb 26, 2017

Jane Elizabeth (Foth) Marth, of Brookhaven, formerly of Chester, passed away on February 26, 2017. Born June 10, 1932, to the late John C. and Jane E. Foth, Jane was a lifelong resident of Chester, graduating from Chester High School in the Class of 1950.

Married to Robert C. Marth, Sr. for 35 years before his death...