Obituaries

Nov 27, 2016

Joyce E. (Windle) Zalota, age 87, a longtime resident of Aston, passed away on November 27, 2016. She was retired from Scott Paper Co. and was an avid Philadelphia sports fan.

She was the daughter of the late William and Mary Windle and wife of the late Stanley J. Zalota, Sr.

SURVIVORS: children: Susan Lashley...

Nov 25, 2016

Mildred Lauretta Van Ess, age 85, passed away November 25, 2016.  She was born  on February 11, 1931 in York, PA. She spent most of her adult life in Swedesboro , NJ, Garnet Valley and Morton, PA. She was a 1949 graduate of Chester High School.  After her husband's retirement from Sun Oil, they enjoyed many years traveling in...

Nov 23, 2016

Michael J. Skulski, a longtime resident of Glen Mills, age 57, passed away November 23, 2016. He was an avid fisherman and sports enthusiast.

He was the son of the late Stanley Skulski.

SURVIVORS: his mother: Mary (Curran) Skulski; 2 sons: Michael and Paul Skulski; wife: Kathy (Del Sordo) Skulski; siblings: Terry D'Angelo, Stan Skulski,...

Nov 21, 2016

Thelma Phyllis Kelly (nee Monk), age 90, of Wallingford, PA passed away peacefully on November 21, 2016 at Crozer-Chester Medical Center.

She was born on September 18, 1926 in Chelmsford, Essex England to Jesse and Ethel Monk. She was the eldest of 3 children.

Thelma was married in England on March 30, 1945 in the...

Nov 21, 2016

Irene E. (Turner) Bartholomew, a longtime resident of Twin Oaks, PA, age 92, passed away on November 21, 2016. Irene worked in the labs at Sun Oil during WWII and was a spokeswoman for Weight Watchers. She enjoyed fishing, crabbing, and the beach during summers spent in Chincoteague, VA and was a snowbird traveling to Florida in the winter....

Nov 19, 2016

Lorraine A. Delozier (NEE Keesey), age 84, died peacefully on November 19, 2016. Raised and educated in Chester, Lorraine graduated from Chester High School in 1950. She raised her family in Swarthmore before retiring to Conowingo, MD, then eventually moving to Springfield. Lorraine was a bookkeeper for several businesses including Ernst D. Menold, Inc. for many years before retiring....

Nov 18, 2016

Paul E. Marsh, a lifelong resident of Chester, age 72, passed away November 18, 2016. Paul worked as a barber for many years before going to work for Chase Bank in Wilmington, DE, before retiring. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion in Upper Chichester. Paul was an avid sports enthusiast, whose favorite sport was...

Nov 14, 2016

Harriet Pecorari (nee Rosenberg), of Garnet Valley, age 58, passed away peacefully to become an angel. Her favorite times were those spent with close family, cooking feasts in the kitchen, and riding the seas on cruise ships with friends. Her love touched so many and will continue to grow in our hearts forever.

She was the daughter...

Nov 13, 2016

Donna (Clark) von Zech, age 55, passed away suddenly on November 13, 2016 at her home in Logan Township, NJ. She was raised in Secane and enjoyed music, NASCAR, and especially her pets.

SURVIVORS: her loving husband: Garry von Zech; father: James Clark, Sr. (Margaretta); mother: Mary Dubin (Eduardo); siblings: Richard Granahan, Dolores Meehan, Mariann Turtle, Susan...

Nov 10, 2016

Philomena (La Rose) Kryka, a longtime resident of Aston, age 87, died on November 10, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph's Church in Aston.

She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Angeline La Rose, mother of the late Fred Kryka and Michelle Battistini, M.D., and...

Nov 7, 2016

Norman A. Hampton, age 50, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2016 at his home in Boothwyn. He was raised in Highland Gardens, Chester, and was a 1983 graduate of Chichester High School. Norman was an avid sports fan, especially Notre Dame and the Philadelphia Eagles and Flyers. He also enjoyed listening to classic rock music.

He...

Nov 1, 2016

Ray Scott, a longtime resident of Eddystone, age 59, passed away on November 1, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was raised in the McCaffery Village section of Chester and was a graduate of Chester High School. After which, Ray graduated from Widener University and then went to work for Swarthmore College in their athletic department, where he...

Oct 30, 2016

Edward W. Melanson, age 74, a long time resident of Aston, died October 30, 2016 at Riddle Village in Media.  Edward was raised in Prospect Park and was a graduate of St. James High School in Chester. He earned a degree in finance from Villanova University. Edward was employed by Provident National Bank in Lima, PA and then worked...

Oct 30, 2016

Margaret W. (Esrey) Ladnick, age 97, died October 30, 2016 at Chester County Pocopson Home in West Chester. Margaret was born and raised in Chester and was a resident of Aston Township for 40 years. She lived in Cochranville for 11years before moving to West Chester, where she has resided for the last five years. Margaret was a busy...

Oct 29, 2016

Robert A. "Bobby" Sacchetti, Jr., age 55, a longtime resident of Wallingford, died October 29, 2016. He was a graduate of Nether Providence High School in 1980.

He was the son of the late Robert A. and Gail Ann (Sadleir) Sacchetti, Sr.

SURVIVORS: Sister: Cheryl A. Cirenza; 7 Loving Nieces and Nephews: Jordan, Gabrielle, Francesca,...

Oct 28, 2016

John Peter Braun

J. Peter Braun, 75, died peacefully on October 28, 2016 at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, PA.

Peter was born in Darby, PA to John W. and Violet Douse Braun on January 15, 1941. He was a graduate of Marple Newtown High School, Lehigh University, the Wharton School of Business at...

Oct 21, 2016

Rosalie A. "Gebby" Gebhardt, age 78, died October 21, 2016 at Seasons Hospice in Newark, DE.  Gebby was born in Wilkes-Barre and raised in Chester, PA. She was a graduate of Notre Dame High School where she was a top notch athlete and basketball star. Gebby worked in management for General Motors. She loved cars and was an active...

Oct 19, 2016

Margaret T. "Marge" Watson, 88, formerly of Upper Chichester, PA died on October 19, 2016 at Season's Hospice. A lifelong resident of Chichester Township, she moved to Atria Woodbridge Place in August 2016.

Marge worked at Sun Ray Drug Co and American Viscose before joining Bell Telephone of PA. She held several positions before becoming a Supervisor...

Oct 18, 2016

Doris Stewart (nee Marriott), age 84, passed away on October 18, 2016 at Sunrise of Wilmington. She was born and raised in Chester where she lived for 31 years. Doris was a proud graduate of Chester High School. She previously resided in Claymont where she lived for 26 years before moving to West Chester in 1989. Doris was employed...

Oct 15, 2016

Phillip J. Toanone "Poppy", age 62, passed away October 15, 2016 at his home in Chadds Ford. Phillip was raised in Chester and was a lifelong resident of Delaware County. After graduating from St. James High School Phillip pursued a career in the food and beverage industry and was a General Manager at Panera Bread for ten years. Phillip...