Obituaries
Dawn C Royer
Nov 6, 2026
Dawn C. Royer (née Shanko), age 65, a long-time resident of Upper Chichester, passed away peacefully surrounded by love at her home on November 6, 2026. Dawn was a proud graduate of Sun Valley High School, Class of 1979, and later completed her studies at Venus Cosmetology. While she possessed a brilliant creative eye and a knack for beauty, her...
Daniel A. Pierson
Nov 6, 2026
Daniel A. Pierson, Jr., 79, of Springfield, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, November 6, 2026, in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Dan was born on August 9, 1947, the son of the late Daniel and Helen Pierson, and was raised in Springfield, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Monsignor Bonner High School in Upper Darby and then served his country in the United States Navy.
After...
Shirley A. Samara
Nov 5, 2026
Shirley Anne Samara, age 88, passed away peacefully on November 5th, 2026, in Atlantic City, NJ. Born and raised in Chester, PA, Shirley was a proud graduate of Chester High School, Class of 1956.
Shirley was a beautiful vocalist and had a passion and gift for music. She professionally performed as a young child into her adult years. Shirley made records...
Bonnie J. Gonzalez
Nov 5, 2026
Bonnie J. Gonzalez, age 71, passed away on November 5, 2026, in Philadelphia, PA. Bonnie was born and raised in Chester, PA, graduating from Notre Dame Catholic School in Moylan, PA. She would go on to become a Licensed Practical Nurse, receiving training for the role at the Chester Upland Practical Nursing Program. Prior to her retirement, Bonnie dedicated over...
Deborah Marie Carletti
Nov 2, 2026
Deborah Marie Carletti, age 69, passed away peacefully at her home in Woodlyn, PA, on Monday, November 2, 2026. Debbie was born and raised in Chester, PA, and was a graduate of Notre Dame Catholic High School.She is the daughter of the late Anthony and Josephine Bruni.Survivors: Her loving husband: Robert Carletti.Visitation: Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 12:30pm-2:00pm at Nolan-Fidale Funeral...
Anthony Joseph De Meo
Oct 30, 2026
Anthony Joseph De Meo, age 68, a resident of Aston, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on October 30, 2026. Tony was born and raised in Chester, PA, to his parents, Andrew and Rose De Meo. Following his graduation from St. James High School in 1976, Tony started working on his Associates Degree at Delaware County Community College, continuing...
Sophie H. Wildrick
Oct 30, 2026
Sophie H. (Tkacz) Wildrick, 78, of Upper Chichester passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Paoli Hospital. She was born and raised in Chester, Pennsylvania but spent her summers at the shore in Atlantic City. She was a graduate of Notre Dame girl's High School in Moylan, PA.
Sophie was employed as a hairdresser for...
Patricia Maureen McCarthy
Oct 28, 2026
Patricia McCarthy (née Bradley), age 79, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Foxfield, Garnet Valley, PA. Pat was raised in Upper Darby, PA, and was a graduate of Archbishop Prendergast High School. She was a longtime resident of Springfield, PA, where she and her husband, Charles, raised their family, hosted...
Karen L. Cassidy
Oct 26, 2026
Karen Louise Cassidy (née Black), age 68, of Boothwyn, Pennsylvania, passed away at home on October 26, 2026.
Born and raised in Boothwyn, Karen spent her life creating a home and family rooted in love, kindness, and compassion. She attended Chichester Senior High School. Karen shared 51 years of marriage with her beloved husband, Dennis Cassidy Sr., finding joy in life's...
Carlo Capozzoli
Oct 24, 2026
Carlo Capozzoli, 87, of Upper Chichester passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Born and raised in South Philadelphia, he was a graduate of Roman Catholic High School.
Following graduation, Carlo honorably served our nation in the United States Navy from 1957 to 1963. Afterwards, he went to work for the United States Postal Service for 38...
Wendy Mitros Adams
Oct 24, 2026
Wendy Mitros Adams, 66, of Boothwyn, Pennsylvania passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Born in Danville, Pennsylvania, she was a 1978 graduate of Danville High School.
She went on to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Bloomsburg University and served as a lab technician for Cappel/Akzo-Nobel for many years before becoming a full time stay at...
C. Thomas Tonn
Oct 23, 2026
C. Thomas Tonn, age 91, passed away on October 23, 2026, in West Chester, PA. Tom was born in Loma Linda, CA, spending his youth in Lodi, CA, before graduating High School and joining the Air Force. Tom served his nation proudly for over 5 years, briefly spending time in Denver, CO, before deploying to Korea to assist the occupational...
Jason Josef Latsios
Oct 20, 2026
Jason Josef Latsios, 25, of Glen Mills, PA, sadly passed away on the morning of October 20, 2026.Family and friendship were important parts of Jason's life. He shared many memories with his family, from traveling with his mom and dad to creating inside jokes with his twin sisters, Eleni and Natalia. He formed lasting friendships through Garnet Valley, jiu-jitsu training,...
Doris J Miller
Oct 20, 2026
Doris J. Miller (née Herd), age 96, passed away peacefully and beautifully on October 20, 2026 at Riddle Memorial Hospital, enveloped in the love of her devoted family. Born in the nation's capital of Washington, DC, Doris spent her early childhood years there before moving to Chester, Pennsylvania, where her bright spirit began to bloom.
Doris was educated with care, attending...
Lainis Louis-Jean
Oct 20, 2026
Lainis Louis-Jean of Philadelphia, a beloved sister, aunt, and faithful servant of God passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Born in Jacmel, Haiti she moved to the United States in the Mid 1980's and pursued a career in education, serving as a teacher's assistant until her recent retirement in 2018.
She was a woman whose life...
Arthur F. Saunders
Oct 19, 2026
Arthur F. Saunders, age 95, of Springfield, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at his home on October 19, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and laughter among those fortunate enough to have known him.
Born in Philadelphia, Art proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard. In 1951, he joined the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners...
Thomas A. Voghel
Oct 15, 2026
Thomas A. Voghel, 80, of Aston passed away peacefully at Riddle Memorial Hospital on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Born in Adams, Massachusetts and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania he was a 1963 graduate of West Catholic High School.
Following his schooling he honorably served our nation in the United States Navy.
He was most recently employed as a Postmaster serving in both Newtown...
Michael L. Kirschling "Mr. Mike"
Oct 11, 2026
Michael L. Kirschling
“Mr. Mike”
June 18, 1944 – October 11, 2026
Michael L. Kirschling, affectionately known to everyone as “Mr. Mike,” age 82, passed away on October 11, 2026, in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. Michael was born and raised in New Jersey and graduated from St. James High School in Carneys Point, New Jersey, Class of 1962. He went on to enjoy a long...
Barbara L. Antonelli
Oct 11, 2026
Barbara L. Antonelli, 73, of Upper Chichester, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
Raised in Brookhaven, Barbara graduated from Sun Valley High School in 1971. She devoted her professional career to caring for women through her work at Planned Parenthood.
Barb loved spending time at the family vacation home in Lewes, Delaware. Family visits meant long days at Rehoboth...
James A. Roberts
Oct 10, 2026
James A. Roberts, age 61, a resident of Swarthmore, PA, passed away on October 10, 2026 in Bryn Mawr, PA. Jim was born in Chester, PA, and raised in Concordville, PA. Graduating from Garnet Valley High School where he was the Captain and starting Shortstop for the baseball team, leading them all the way to the State Championship series. Jim...
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