Obituaries

Theodore Joseph Reczek

Sep 13, 2016

Theodore Joseph "Ted" Reczek, a longtime resident of Aston, age 94, passed away on September 13, 2016 at his home. Ted retired from the IBEW Local Union 126 after 68 years. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, earning the American Theater Ribbon and Victory Medal. Ted was an avid antique collector who enjoyed tinkering with cars and...

Geraldine R. Coalson

Sep 7, 2016

Geraldine R. Coalson, age 76, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2016. She was born and raised in Chester and was a longtime resident of Woodlyn. Geraldine attended Notre Dame High School in Moylan, PA. She was retired from Scott Paper Company, in Chester, after 30+ years of service. Geraldine enjoyed going out to dinner and casino trips with...

Richard Toanone

Sep 6, 2016

Richard Toanone , a longtime resident of Media, age 77, died on September 6, 2016. He was reared and educated in Chester, PA. During his earlier years, he enjoyed playing little league baseball, where his team reached the championship in Carlisle, PA. Richard was an avid Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies fan.

He was the son of the...

Mary Preston

Sep 4, 2016

Mary Preston, a longtime resident of Eddystone, age 96 , died on September 4, 2016. Mary was a parishioner of St. Rose of Lima Church in Eddystone.

She was the wife of the late Edward Preston.

SURVIVORS: Son: Dennis J. Preston (Patricia); 2 Grandchildren: Carmela Spada (Scott) and Gene Scott (Michelle); 2 Great Grandchildren: Nick...

Robert E. "Bob" Law

Sep 3, 2016

Robert E. Law (Bob) passed away peacefully on September 3, 2016. He resided in Prospect Park, PA and Media, PA. Bob worked as a Machinist at the Trainer Oil Refineries. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed spending his life with this family and friends and especially loved summers at the Jersey Shore with his family. Bob was...

Randall May Wilps-Grove

Aug 31, 2016

Randall May Wilps-Grove, age 30, passed away tragically in an automobile accident, Wednesday morning, August 31, 2016 near her home in Lancaster Co., PA. Randall was raised in Ridley Park and Lancaster. She graduated from Solanco High School in 2004 and has lived in the Lancaster area for the past 20 years.

Randall was a devoted wife,...

Leonard P. Maher

Aug 27, 2016

Leonard P. Maher, a longtime resident of Boothwyn, age 64, died suddenly on August 27, 2016 in Charleston, SC. He was employed for 28 years with Boeing Helicopters, most recently working in Charleston, SC. Len was a family man, whose greatest love and enjoyment was spending time with his family.

He was the son of the late...

Frank J. Hanavin, Jr.

Aug 27, 2016

Frank J. Hanavin, Jr., age 78 , a longtime resident of Wilmington, DE died August 27, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. Frank graduated from Chester High School in 1955 and resided in Brookhaven for a few years before moving to Wilmington, DE. He retired from Scott Paper Co. in 1992 as a supervisor after 36 years...

Irene Kapinski

Aug 26, 2016

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Diane Marie Polites

Aug 25, 2016

Diane Marie Firpi Polites, age 46 , died peacefully at home on August 25, 2016. She was a lifelong resident of Chester and was a graduate of Cardinal O'Hara High School, class of 1988. Diane was a manager at the VFW Post #1521 in Chester and previously worked for Tatarian Builders in Havertown, as a secretary.

She...

Hilda Dicarlo

Aug 23, 2016

Hilda (Argentine) DiCarlo, a longtime resident of Brookhaven, age 88, died at home on August 23, 2016. She was retired from Corestates Bank, where she worked as a teller. Hilda was a member of the Parkside Seniors, BP Retirees, and the Charitians. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Charity Church in Brookhaven.

She was the...

Maria L. Miranda

Aug 22, 2016

Maria (Lopes) Miranda, a longtime resident of Linwood, PA, age 93, died August 22, 2016. She was a devoted and loving family woman whose life revolved around her late husband, children, and granddaughters. Maria was a parishioner of Holy Saviour Church in Linwood.

She was the wife of the late Joseph A. Miranda (2004).

SURVIVORS:...

Mary C. Benigni

Aug 18, 2016

Mary C. Snyder Benigni, age 80, died August 18, 2016 at her daughter's home in Oxford. Born in Boothwyn and raised in Chester. Mary was employed by the A.H. Wertz Company, Chester, she was a waitress at the Old Mill in Concordville, Caldor, and Target retiring in 2004. She was a committee woman, vice president, and treasurer for the...

Richard A. Law, Iii

Aug 16, 2016

Richard A. Law, III, age 40, a resident of Trainer, died suddenly on August 16, 2016. Richard was raised and educated in Norwood, where he graduated from Interboro High School in 1994. He was a self employed contractor who specialized in carpet installation.

SURVIVORS: Parents: Richard A. Law Jr. and Jacqueline Susan West-Hultzapple; Wife: Tabitha Vickrey; Children:...

Michael J. Vanore

Aug 16, 2016

Michael J. Vanore, a lifelong resident of Chester, age 89, died suddenly on August 16, 2016. Michael was retired from Acme Markets, enjoyed the casinos, and was an avid baseball fan, especially the Phillies. He was a parishioner of St. Katharine Drexel Church.

He was the father of the late Shirley DeMore, who passed away on May...

Marie A. Hass

Aug 12, 2016

Marie A. Hass (nee McGehrin), age 83, died August 12, 2016 at Riddle Memorial Hospital in Media.  She resided, at the time of her death, in the Wallingford Apartments and for a brief time was staying in the Brinton Manor Assisted Living.  Marie was born and raised in Philadelphia and graduated high school from St. Monica Commercial. In her...

Veda L. Semones

Aug 11, 2016

Veda L. Semones (Kepner), age 70, died August 11, 2016 at Brandywine Hall in West Chester. Veda was a lifelong resident of Boothwyn and graduated from Chichester High School.  Veda earned her Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Davis & Elkins College.

She was employed by Crozer-Keystone and Taylor Hospital as a Telephone Operator. She also worked...

Jeanne J. Motter

Aug 7, 2016

Jeanne J. (McGrory) Motter, of Upper Chichester, age 65, passed away on August 7, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was raised and educated in Springfield, PA where she was a graduate of Springfield High School class of 1968. Jeanne also graduated from Delaware County Community College and was proud to have been acknowledged on the Dean's List....

Phyllis J. Huskey

Aug 7, 2016

Phyllis J. Huskey, NEE Tremaine , age 79, died peacefully on Sunday, August 7, 2016 surrounded by her loving family at her home in Garnet Valley. Mrs. Huskey was born in Elmira, NY, and graduated from Southside High School in 1954.   She lived in many parts of the United States, but resided mostly in the Pennsylvania and Delaware area....

Theodora J. Strates

Aug 7, 2016

Theodora "Teddy" Strates, 86, passed away Sunday at Paoli Hospital surrounded by her loving children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Born in Elmira, NY, the daughter of James E. and Mabel Strates, Teddy's father was a Greek immigrant of proud Spartan descent who came to America in 1909. In 1932, he founded the James E. Strates Shows that...