Obituaries

Robineta Hoopes

Aug 10, 2017

Robineta "Granny" Hoopes, age 78, passed away on August 10, 2017.

Robineta "Granny" Hoopes was born at Wichita General Hospital, on September 19, 1938 to Robert Henry Coons and Wanda Loree Touchstone. She lived in Texas for 20 years before moving on. She ultimately ended up in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, where she lived her remaining years enjoying...

Joseph A. Arndt

Aug 7, 2017

It is with great sadness that the family of Joseph A. Arndt announces his passing after an extended illness, on August 7, 2017, at the age of 58 years, at his home in Palm Springs, CA. He was born to Joseph A. and Constance E. Arndt on January 10, 1959.

Joseph "Joey" grew up in Springfield, Delaware...

Mary T. Zawaski

Jul 30, 2017

Mary T. Zawaski (Thomas) (nee O'Neill), age 88, passed away July 30, 2017 at her residence in Boothwyn. Mary was born and raised in the Feltonville section of Philadelphia. She resided in Chester Twp. for 50 years before moving to Boothwyn. Mary was employed by Scott Paper Co. as a Lab Technician for 28 years before retiring in 1989....

Joseph Di Pietro

Jul 29, 2017

Joseph Di Pietro, age 97, passed away at Crozer-Keystone Hospice on Saturday, July 29, 2017. He was a lifelong resident of Chester, PA, until his move to Plush Mills in Wallingford in 2011. Joe was an Army Veteran of WWII and served as a Staff Sergeant in the 4th Armored Division. He worked as a plasterer by trade and...

Margaret K. Bresnie

Jul 27, 2017

Margaret "Marge" K. (Leskosky) Bresnie, passed away on July 27, 2017 at the age of 102. Marge was born in Coaldale, PA. She was employed in the garment industry and retired from Rosenberg's in Chester, PA. During her retirement years Marge enjoyed traveling. She was an avid reader and loved to cook and bake for her family and friends....

Eugene S. Rivers

Jul 25, 2017

Eugene S. Rivers, age 90, a longtime resident of Aston, died July 25, 2017. Gene was a retired and decorated U.S. Army Veteran who served his country for more than 25 years including tours of duty during WWII, the Korean Conflict, and the Vietnam Era. Gene also retired from Verizon after 25 years of service as a switchman. He...

Kathleen R. Mccracken

Jul 23, 2017

Kathleen Rose McCracken (Welsh), age 82, died July 23, 2017. Kate was raised in Morton, PA, and graduated from Notre Dame High School. She enjoyed traveling and Summers at Sea Isle City, gardening, decorating, and spending time with her family and beloved husband, John.

She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Agnes Welsh, wife of...

Joseph A. Spencer

Jul 22, 2017

Joseph Anthony Spencer, age 60, known as" JoBo" to his family and friends, went home to be with the Lord on July 22nd, after fighting a long battle with scleredema. Joe was the third oldest of seven children of the late William and Ellen Spencer. Joe was a graduate of Sharon Hill High School (1974), where he played basketball...

Crystal L. Thornton

Jul 22, 2017

Crystal Lorraine Thornton, age 31, a longtime resident of Linwood passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2017. Crystal was a graduate of Chichester High School and was employed by C.A.D.E.S. Crystal enjoyed vacations at the beach and spending time with her family. Most important to Crystal was her daughter, Riley Jo, who was the love of her life!

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Dr. Matthew J. Stephens, Phd Jr.

Jul 14, 2017

Dr. Matthew J. Stephens, Jr. PhD , passed away Friday, July 14, 2017. Born March 31, 1931, in Philadelphia, PA, to Matthew Stephens and Marion Morris Stephens, Matt was, as he liked to say, in his 87th year.  He grew up in Drexel Hill and graduated from Upper Darby High School class of 1948 before going on to the...

Sandra S. Mcdade

Jul 11, 2017

Sandra Susanne (Sadler) McDade, age 74, passed away on July 11, 2017 at Life Care Hospitals of Chester County. Sandra was raised in Essington, PA, and was a graduate of Eddystone High School. She had resided in Nottingham, PA for the last 25 years and retired from Southco Inc. in 2001 after 25 years of employment. She enjoyed doing...

William H. Zimmerman

Jul 10, 2017

William H. Zimmerman, age 82, of Aston, passed away July 10, 2017. He was born in Tamaqua, PA and was a 1952 graduate of Tamaqua Senior High School. Bill received his Diploma in Electrical Construction from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in Lancaster, PA and his BS in Electrical Engineering from Drexel University. He retired from the General Electric...

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...