Obituaries

Jul 30, 2016

Joseph Henry Barlow, Jr., age 72, died on July 30, 2016 at Riddle Memorial Hospital. He was born and raised in Chester before moving to Middletown Township, where he currently resided. Joseph was semi-retired as a self employed general contractor. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, and one of his greatest joys was woodworking and cabinet making.

Jul 30, 2016

Mary Joan (D'Aquanno) Welch, age 83, died on July 30, 2016 at Manor Care in Wallingford. Mary was born and raised in Chester and has resided in Wallingford since 1954. Mary attended St. John Chrysostom Church, being strong in her faith. She was an avid reader, cook, and loved spending time with her family.

She was the...

Jul 29, 2016

Leo C. Kaminski, age 89, died on July 29, 2016 at St. Monica Center in Philadelphia. Leo was raised in Bridgeport and graduated from Upper Merion High School in 1945. He worked for Baldt Anchor & Chain and was an avid billiards player.

He was the husband of the late Margaret (Rost) Kaminski and son of the...

Jul 26, 2016

Alfred V. Spevak,Sr., age 93, died on July 26, 2016. Alfred was a longtime resident of Linwood since 1956. Alfred served in the U.S. Army during World War II and he retired from Phoenix Steel in 1986. He was a member of Holy Saviour Church, Linwood and the American Legion Post #951 in Ogden. Alfred was an avid woodworker...

Jul 25, 2016

Raymond J. Waychunas, age 73, passed away on July 25, 2016. He was born in Chester and raised in Brookhaven. Ray was a graduate of St. James High School and studied at Widener, Penn State, and Santa Clara Universities. He was a devout Catholic who had a special devotion to St. Padre Pio and with his wife Phyllis attended...

Jul 23, 2016

Elizabeth A. Clark, age 74, died on July 23, 2016, surrounded by her loving family.

She was the wife of the late Burt Ralph Clark.

SURVIVORS: 2 sons:  Jason Nigel Clark (Holly / Caroline) and Timothy Adam Clark (Corinne); brother: Trevor Roach; grandchildren: Morgan, Haley, James, Peyton, Nicholas, Toby, and Brody.

VISITATION: Friday...

Jul 22, 2016

Marcie (Palmer) Bonsall, a longtime resident of Wilmington, age 55, died peacefully on July 22, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Marcie was employed by Café Riviera for more than 30 years. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Marcie enjoyed cooking, gardening, spending time with her friends, and her road trips to Lancaster with her...

Jul 22, 2016

Michael K. Ludwig, a resident of Garnet Valley, age 66, died on July 22, 2016 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was a graduate of Haverford High School and Temple University, where he received his BA Degree. Michael was an avid Philadelphia sports fan.

He was the son of the late Benjamin and Lillian...

Jul 21, 2016

James A. Frattarola, age 61, a lifelong Chester resident, passed away suddenly on July 21, 2016. Jim was a parishioner of St. Katharine Drexel Church in Chester. He worked for JC Penny at Granite Run Mall and was a sports enthusiast.

He was the son of the late Anthony and Carmella (Vanore) Frattarola. He was also predeceased...

Jul 20, 2016

W. Scott Kast, age 62, of Aston, died peacefully on July 20, 2016. Scott was raised in Pittsburgh and was a graduate of Widener University. He had worked for Widener University, Fisher Tank, GATX, and Sunoco. He was a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Scott enjoyed boating with his family at...

Jul 19, 2016

Angelo Zullitti, Sr., age 95, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2016. Angelo was born in Elice, Italy and was a longtime resident of Boothwyn. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was retired from PECO Energy. Angelo was a former parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua in Chester and was a current parishioner of St....

Jul 17, 2016

John "Papa Jack" M. Hoopes, age 92, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2016 at his home in Boothwyn. He was raised in Folsom, Ridley Township and worked for PECO Energy as a power plant operator for 36 years. Jack proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII and is a member of the VFW Post 7123 in Norwood....

Jul 16, 2016

Margaret M. McCulley, age 76, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2016 at her home in Chester, surrounded by her loving family. She was a lifelong resident of Chester and graduated from St. Michael's. Margaret was retired from the Sterling Nursing Home in Media, where she worked as a secretary in medical records.

She was the wife...

Jul 11, 2016

Juanita Diane Lavella (nee Boyles), age 88, a longtime resident of Wallingford, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2016 at Sunrise of Granite Run. She was born on October 14, 1927 in Lutesville, Missouri to Walter and Ruby Boyles. Diane was a devout Catholic with a strong faith in God. She served as a Eucharist Minister for St. Anthony...

Jul 5, 2016

Ralph D. "Dick" Jester Jr., age 73, died July 5, 2016 at Riddle Memorial Hospital in Media. Ralph was a longtime resident of Brookhaven and Aston. Dick was the owner and operator of Dick's Service Center in Ridley Park for over 40 years. He was an avid hunter and boater and enjoyed spending time at his summer home on...

Jul 5, 2016

Dominic "Dom" Fazzio, age 30, passed away suddenly on July 5, 2016. He was a graduate of Ridley High School and previously resided in Folsom.

SURVIVORS: Parents: John Fazzio (Toni) and Margaret Landmesser (Timothy) Son: Anthony "Ant" and 3 brothers: John, Daniel and Vincent Fazzio.

VISITATION: Tuesday from 12:30-1:45pm at Nolan-Fidale Funeral Home Ltd., 5980...

Jul 5, 2016

Walter Z. Craig, Jr., "Buddy", age 69, of Wallingford, PA and Jupiter, FL, died at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Buddy was raised in Parkside, Pa and was a 1965 graduate of Sun Valley High School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1967-1969 during the Vietnam War. He worked for...

Jul 3, 2016

Joseph M. Russello, Sr., age 63, died July 3, 2016 at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park. Joseph was a graduate of Upper Darby High School and graduated with an Associate's Degree in Accounting from Delaware County Community College. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy as an airplane mechanic. Joseph owned and operated several auto repair companies in the...

Jul 3, 2016

Marie T. (nee Kyle) Hall, age 74, died July 3, 2016 at Lankenau Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Marie attended St. Anthony's & St. Robert's Parochial Schools and was a graduate of Notre Dame High School in Moylan. She retired after 25 years as a technician at Delaware County Urological. Born and raised in Chester, Marie has...

Jul 1, 2016

Talia Mayka Daniels, age 18, died suddenly on July 1, 2016 at her home. Talia was born in Media and raised in Boothwyn. She was a graduate of Chichester High School Class of 2015 and was a freshman at Neumann University where she was majoring in Biology. While at Neumann, she served on the Student Advisory Board and was...