Obituaries

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...

Feb 18, 2017

Sybil S. (Coale) Scott, age 80, a lifelong resident of Upland, died February 18, 2017 surrounded by her family. Sybil was retired from Crozer Chester Medical Center, Upland and then from Riddle Hospital in November 2016. She was a member of Upland Baptist Church and her hobbies included doing puzzles, crocheting and reading. Sybil was a woman devoted to...

Feb 17, 2017

Edward Richard (Dick) Moran, 85 , of the Glen Mills section of Concord Township, died Friday, Feb. 17, at Crozer Keystone Hospice at Taylor Hospital, Ridley Park after a brief illness.

He was born on July 27, 1931, at Taylor Hospital, Ridley Park, the son of Edward Henry and Ethel McFate Moran, of Ridley Park. He graduated...

Feb 16, 2017

Roger W. Barksdale, age 71 , a resident of Boothwyn passed away on February 16, 2017. Roger was a lifelong resident of Delaware County and served his country proudly during the Vietnam Era with the U.S. Army. In his earlier years, Roger was a bartender at D.J.'s bar in Feltonville and then worked as a painter with Joseph Perry...

Feb 16, 2017

Robert P. Fantini, age 76, a longtime resident of Chadds Ford, PA., died February 16, 2017. Robert owned and operated businesses in the food industry. Robert loved fine food, wine, automobiles, and traveling. He served his country proudly with the United States Navy.

He was the son of the late Albino and Mary Fantini and brother of...

Feb 12, 2017

Jilda G. "Dolly" (Adams) Iannitti, age 67, a longtime resident of Boothwyn died on February 12, 2017. Dolly was retired from Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland. She enjoyed family vacations at Wildwood, NJ, gardening, and had a strong love for animals.

Dolly was the daughter of the late Gerald and Jessie Adams.

SURVIVORS: Her loving...