Obituaries

Apr 14, 2025

Margaret Marie Hentschel, 70, of Glen Mills passed away at her residence on Monday, April 14, 2025. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and was a graduate of Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School. Margaret will be remembered for her caring personality, strong faith, and dedication to her beloved family. She served as an X-ray technician for most of her...

Apr 13, 2025

Lenora Ernestine Franz, age 88, of Upper Chichester, Pennsylvania, peacefully passed on April 13, 2025, at Naaman's Creek County Manor. Born in Mannington, West Virginia, Ernestine graduated from Hundred High School and pursued various career paths, showcasing her diligence and commitment. She began her professional journey with the phone company in New York and Connecticut, later serving as a...

Apr 13, 2025

Angeline M. "Toots" Sacher, age 97, passed away on April 13, 2025 at her home at Maris Grove, surrounded by her loving family. Toots was born in Trainer, PA, and was a lifelong resident of Delaware County. Following the birth of her daughter, Toots took on the role of homemaker, tending to her family and home. Her caring nature...

Apr 5, 2025

Shirley (née Nagle) Crawford, age 88, passed away peacefully at her home in Saint Cloud, FL, on April 5, 2025. Born in Norwood, PA, in 1936, Shirley was raised in Norwood, PA and graduated from Glen-Nor High School, Class of 1954. That same year, in October, she married the love of her life, James "Jim" Crawford, Jr., and together...

Apr 5, 2025

John J. Giannone, 55, of Aston passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Crozer-Chester Medical Center. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was an area resident for most of his life. John will be remembered for his whimsical sense of humor and the persistent spirit that he maintained despite a variety of health...

Apr 4, 2025

Kathleen C. (née Ball) Murphy, age 87, passed away on April 4, 2025. Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, Kathleen was a proud graduate of West Catholic Girls High School. After marrying the love of her life, Dennis, Kathleen began building a home and a family of her own. Over the years, she made homes in Collingdale, Drexel Hill,...

Apr 4, 2025

Betty Ploskon, age 99, passed away on April 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Betty was raised in Ebensburg, PA, and was a proud graduate of Cambria High School, Class of 1943. At the age of 18, she moved to Chester, PA, to work alongside her sisters and begin the next chapter of her life. Over the years,...

Apr 1, 2025

David "Dave" G. Daltry, of Garnet Valley, PA, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2025. He was 77. The significance of passing on the 1st of April will not likely be lost on those that knew Dave well. While always caring, thoughtful and loving, he was equally and enthusiastically ornery - and always willing to share that hearty laugh...

Mar 28, 2025

Stella Marie (nee Marzolla) Cresta age 98, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025. Stella was raised in Chester, PA, and was a graduate of Chester High School. Prior to beginning her family, Stella worked as a bookkeeper at Fidelity Bank in Chester.

Stella was a longtime resident of Brookhaven, PA, where she and her late husband,...

Mar 28, 2025

Judy B. Kirby, age 74, passed away on March 28, 2025. Born and raised in Media, PA, Judy was a graduate of Penncrest High School, Class of 1969. Following her graduation, she returned to Penncrest as the Principal's Secretary. Later, she would begin her career as an EMT, a career that would span over 40 years and numerous departments....

Mar 27, 2025

Norman L. Whiteley Jr., beloved brother, respected accountant, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, at the age of 81, at Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Born in Chester, Pennsylvania, he was the firstborn of seven children to Norman Whiteley and Viola Elizabeth (Brown) Whiteley. A distinguished graduate of Chichester High School in 1962 and...

Mar 26, 2025

Margaret "Marge" Defosse, age 89, passed away on March 26, 2025. Marge was born and raised in Philadelphia and was a graduate of Collingdale High School. She met the love of her life, Tom, while they were both in high school-she at Collingdale, and he at St. James. After graduation, the two were married and started their family. Together,...

Mar 23, 2025

Jeffrey Robert Olejniczak, age 64, passed away at his home on March 23, 2025 in Aston, PA. Jeff was born in San Francisco, CA, his family then moved to Chester, PA, where he was a graduate of St. James High School, Class of 1978. Jeff went on to earn an associate's degree in business from Widener University. Prior to...

Mar 20, 2025

William Burr Peck, age 96, passed away at home peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2025 after a short illness. He was a long-time resident of Wallingford, Pennsylvania and most recently of Garnet Valley, PA. Bill was a devoted husband and a wonderful father, grandfather and great grandfather. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Born June...

Mar 19, 2025

Gabriel "Sonny" Forte, age 92, a longtime resident of Aston, PA, passed away on March 19, 2025. Gabriel was born in Chester, PA, and was a 1950 graduate of St. James High School. Gabriel would go on to serve his nation honorably as a member of the United States Army from 1953-1955. Beginning his service at Basic Training at...

Mar 19, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mario J. Bacchia Jr., age 88, of Glen Mills, who passed peacefully on March 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Chester, Pennsylvania, Mario was a steadfast figure in his community, dedicated to both family and faith. He was a cherished member of St. Anthony's Parish in Chester until...

Mar 16, 2025

Robert N. "Buzzy" Powell, age 93, of Boothwyn PA, passed away at March 16, 2025 at Crozer-Chester Medical Center. Born in Upland, PA, April 1, 1931, he was the second oldest of 6 brothers. He raised his family in Ridley before moving to Boothwyn over 30 years ago. He spent his life on any sports field or court he...

Mar 15, 2025

Born Judith Elaine Twesten, daughter of Charles and Inez Twesten of Norwood, Pennsylvania, on November 2, 1946. Judy was raised in Norwood, loving every minute of her spectacular childhood. With younger brother Bob, cousin/best friend Sue Foreaker Francis, and Sue's younger brother Eddie at her side, Judy spent summers at the Twesten family home in Wildwood, N.J., and was never...

Mar 15, 2025

James "Nick" Nickerson, age 83, a longtime resident of Chester, PA, and Aston, PA, passed away on March 15, 2025. Nick was born in Crum Lynne, PA, and raised in Chester where he would attend and graduate from Chester High School. He would then go on to serve his country proudly as a member of the United States Navy...

Mar 14, 2025

Betty Schimansky, age 95, passed away unexpectedly on March 14, 2025. Betty was born in Cannonsburg, PA, before moving to Chester and was a 1947 graduate of Chester High School. Betty was married and moved to Aston where she raised her 3 daughters and has been a longtime resident. Betty was a service representative at the Scott Paper Company...