Obituaries

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...

Cindy Elaine Clore

Jun 4, 2017

Cindy Elaine Clore (nee Walker), age 57, of Boothwyn passed away June 4, 2017 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania after a long, hard, and courageous battle with cancer.

Cindy Clore was born in Wilmington, DE on May 15, 1960. She graduated from Sun Valley High School. Shortly after graduation, she approached the man of...

Linda D. Harris

Jun 2, 2017

Linda D. Harris, age 71, passed away on June 2, 2017 at her home in Aston.

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Jennie Dignazio

Jun 2, 2017

Jennie Dignazio, age 92, wife of the late Daniel F. Dignazio, Sr., passed away on June 2, 2017 at Crozer Chester Medical Center. She was born and raised in Chester and was a graduate of Chester High School.

She was the daughter of the late Francisco and Incornata Bruno and sister of the late Armond Bruno, Al...

Joan A. Owens

May 24, 2017

Joan A. (Connor) Owens, age 81, of Boothwyn, passed away on May 24, 2017. Joan was born and raised in Crum Lynne, PA and was a longtime resident of Chester. She graduated from Notre Dame Girl's High School in Moylan, PA in 1953. She retired from Scott Paper Co., now Kimberly Clark, as an Administrative Assistant in the Safety...

James S. "Jim" Cuthbert

May 23, 2017

James S. "Jim" Cuthbert, age 82, a longtime resident of Glen Mills, passed away on May 23, 2017. Jim was the founder and owner of J.S. Cuthbert Co. Landscape & Paving for more than 60 years. He volunteered his time and services to the Sisters of Mercy, Don Guanella, and St. Thomas the Apostle Church Parish. Jim had a...

Jill Elaine Lex

May 21, 2017

Jill Elaine Lex (nee Hatch) of Aston, PA and Cape Coral, FL passed away May 21, 2017. Jill married her high school sweet heart, William C. Lex III, in 1968. They settled in Delaware County where they raised their four sons, William IV (Tammy), Stephen (Amy), Christopher (Betty Anne), and Philip (Colleen). "Nanny" to her three granddaughters, Emily, Eryn,...

Norman Fagan

May 9, 2017

Norman J. "Norm" Fagan , age 70, died May 9, 2017. Norm was raised in Essington and was a graduate of Ridley Park High School. He was currently residing in Oxford, PA. Norm worked at Westinghouse Electric Corp. for 16 years, and retired from US Air in 2012. He was also a bartender at the Mendenhall Inn for 20...

Kathleen R. Ferrante

May 7, 2017

Kathleen Rose (Chamberlain) Ferrante, 86, of Chester, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Kathleen was born and raised in Chester and attended Chester schools.

Kathleen, our Irish-English rose, was a beautiful woman whose main focus in life was the happiness of her husband and children. She was married to the late...