Obituaries

Nov 10, 2015

Edward P. Rowe, Sr., age 56, passed away suddenly on November 10, 2015. Ed was born and raised in Ridley Park and graduated from Ridley High School in 1977. Most recently, he resided in Chadds Ford.

Ed was a Master Electrician and worked at Glen Mills Schools. He was an avid outdoorsman and hunter and enjoyed walking...

Nov 9, 2015

Charles H. "Chas" Schmidt, Sr., a longtime resident of Aston died November 9, 2015 surrounded by his loving wife. Charles was born and raised in Ironton , Ohio and proudly served his country with the United States Navy during World War II.

He was employed for many years at Allied Chemical before his retirement. Chas enjoyed fishing,...

Nov 9, 2015

Stephen Wozny, Jr., age 71, died November 9, 2015 at Mercy Suburban Hospital in Norristown. Stephen was raised in Chester, and was a 1962 graduate of St. James High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, stationed at Fort Knox. Stephen earned an Associate of Business degree from Goldey Beacom College in Delaware and worked...

Nov 4, 2015

Victor Verticelli, 79 , of Upper Chichester, passed away peacefully at home on November 4, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Son of the late Nicola and Giusseppina Verticelli (DiSilvestri), Victor was born and raised in Chester before later moving to Linwood. Victor was a 1954 graduate of Chester High School and a 1958 graduate of The Pennsylvania Military...

Oct 27, 2015

Albert "Ed" Craft, age 67 , a longtime resident of Bear, Delaware, passed away after a brief illness on October 27, 2015. He was raised and educated in Aston, PA and was a 1967 graduate of Sun Valley High School. He proudly served during Vietnam as a decorated United States Marine.

Ed worked for Valero Oil Company...

Oct 25, 2015

Stephen R. Carmine, age 60, of West Chester, passed away on October 25, 2015. Stephen previously resided in Thornton and Ridley Park, PA and graduated from St. Joseph's University.

Stephen was most recently a financial executive with the HANA Group and was honored by them for his courageous battle with cancer. He was previously a CFO and...

Oct 17, 2015

Joseph Alonso, age 96, of Somers Point, New Jersey and recently Boothwyn, Pa died Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Gloria and Charles Evers.

Joseph was born in Bergondo, Spain and came to this country at the age of 2. He was raised in Brooklyn, New York and moved to Chester,...

Oct 15, 2015

1964-2015

Keith Louis Dublisky, age 51, a longtime resident of Brookhaven, born April 2, 1964 to Louis and Veronica Dublisky, passed away on October 15, 2015.

A graduate of Sun Valley High School in 1982, Keith worked for Penn DOT as a truck driver and equipment operator. He was a lifelong member of the Riverside...

Oct 14, 2015

Harry D. Marrone, age 81 , a longtime resident of Newtown Square, passed away suddenly on October 14, 2015 at home in Malvern. Harry was born and raised on 3 rd Street in Chester. He graduated from Chester High School and LaSalle College.

Harry worked as an accounting executive for many years. He was a longtime member...

Oct 9, 2015

Charles Dennis "Denny" Venuto, age 67, lost his courageous battle with cancer and passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Denny was raised in Eddystone and graduated from St. James in 1966. He lived in North Wilmington for 30 years before moving to Garnet Valley.

He served during the Vietnam War in the US Air Force...

Oct 6, 2015

Mario P. Pipino, age 87 , died October 6, 2015 at VA Medical Center of Coatesville. Mario was born, raised, and lived most of his life in South Philadelphia. Recently he lived in New Holland and Swarthmore.

He served during World War II in the Army with the occupying forces in Japan, and was employed by WAWA...

Oct 6, 2015

Walter M. Marberger, age 92 , died October 6, 2015 at Glen Mills Senior Living in Glen Mills. Walter was born and raised and a longtime resident of Norristown and a graduate of Norristown High School. He had lived in Delaware County for the last 15 years, most recently in Glen Mills. Walter was a Staff Sergeant during World...

Oct 2, 2015

Dolores A. "Dee" Wilson, age 58, became an Angel on October 2, 2015 when she was called home to heaven. Dee was raised and educated in Brookhaven and was a 1975 graduate of Sun Valley High School. She resided in Aston and was a receptionist at the Residence at Glen Riddle. Dee enjoyed vacations at the beach with her...

Oct 1, 2015

James E. "Jim" DeVita, age 67, passed away suddenly on October 1, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Jim was raised and educated in Philadelphia and Springfield and resided in Boothwyn for the last 25 years. He owned and operated James DeVita and Son Furniture in Drexel Hill for 40 years with his late father, James.

Jim...

Sep 29, 2015

John Pisano, a longtime resident of Aston, age 66, passed away on September 29, 2015. John was raised and educated in Chester and Parkside. He graduated from Sun Valley High School in 1968 and attended the PA Deputy Sheriff's Academy in Carlisle, PA. John proudly served in the US Navy during the Vietnam Era.

John was the...

Sep 26, 2015

James "Jimmy D" DiBardino, age 65 , died on September 26, 2015 at his home in Parkside. He was raised in Chester and attended St. James High School. Jimmy D served as a medic in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Feltonville, Hanley and Parkside Fire Companies and the VFW Post #3460...

Sep 20, 2015

Kevin C. Griffith, age 51, passed away suddenly on September 20, 2015 at his home in Brookhaven. He was a graduate of Chester High School and was employed by Recreation Construction Company. Kevin was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan.

He was the brother of the late Ronald Griffith, Jr.

SURVIVORS: his daughter: Lauren Griffith; parents:...

Sep 10, 2015

Ettore Joseph Giantonio, commonly known as "Rip" or "Mr. G", age 93, died on September 10, 2015, at his home in Florida. Rip was born in Thomas, WV, and was raised and educated in Chester, PA. He was a graduate of Pennsylvania Military College, now known as Weidner University, and proudly served his country in the Army in the...

Sep 9, 2015

Patricia "Pat" (Stevens) McBride, age 78, died September 9, 2015. Pat was a longtime resident of Colwyn and most recently resided in Holmes, Ridley Twp. She graduated from West Catholic Girls' High School.

Pat worked as secretary to the editor for the Philadelphia Bulletin and was a writer/editor at the Jewish Exponent. She enjoyed writing and published...

Sep 6, 2015

James B. "Jimmy" Thomas, age 40, a lifelong resident of Folcroft, passed away on September 6, 2015 after a brief illness.

Jimmy graduated from St. James Catholic Boy's High School in 1993 and from West Texas A&M University. He bowled on both his high school and college teams and was an avid golfer.

Jimmy was...