Obituaries
Sharon Renee Wojciechowski
Jul 16, 2026
Sharon Renee Wojciechowski, 74, of Thornton, PA, lived with fierce loyalty, unmistakable wit, and an authenticity that drew people to her. She passed away on July 16, 2026 with her family by her side after a sudden illness.
Born on January 21, 1952, in Wilmington, DE, she was the daughter of the late Genevieve Neaves Halvorsen and Charles Halvorsen. She is...
Edward D. Porter
Jul 16, 2026
Edward David "Eddie" Porter, 76, passed away peacefully at home on July 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Chester, Pennsylvania, Eddie was the beloved son of the late John and Wanda Porter.
Eddie devoted his life to the people he loved most. For 55 years, he shared a devoted marriage with his wife, Diane, and together they...
Bruce A. Scattolini
Jul 14, 2026
Bruce A. Scattolini, age 74, passed away on July 14, 2026. Bruce was raised in Wallingford, PA, where he graduated from Nether Providence High School. He attended St. John Chrysostom Church during his childhood and later made his home in Trainer, PA, where he lived for the remainder of his life.
Following his graduation from Penn State University, Bruce became a...
Joseph Mangione, Jr.
Jul 13, 2026
Joseph S. Mangione, Jr, 86, of Glen Mills passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, July 13, 2026, at Glen Mills Sr. Living Facility. Born in Maple Shade, New Jersey, he was a graduate of St. Joseph's Catholic High School.
Joseph proudly served as a business manager with the local Union 322 pipefitters for many years.
Joseph was an avid...
Donna Stewart
Jul 11, 2026
Donna Edna Stewart (née Rankin), age 86, passed away on July 11, 2026. Donna was raised on a dairy farm in New Bethlehem, PA, and graduated from Redbank Valley High School. She later moved to Norwood, PA, where she raised her family and spent most of her life before recently making her home at Hickman Friends Senior Living Community.
Donna...
David Struss
Jul 8, 2026
David Struss, 76, of Wilmington, Delaware, died peacefully at his home on July 8, 2025. David grew up in Aston, Pennsylvania, the son of John Harry Struss Sr. and Helen Rose Milner Struss. He graduated from Sun Valley High School in 1968 and earned a B.S. in Political Science from Cheyney University.
David worked in retail trade for much of his...
John Patrick Lavin Sr.
Jul 7, 2026
John Patrick Lavin Sr., 82, of Ridley Township passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. The son of the late Michael and Ann Lavin, John was born and raised in Philadelphia. He later moved to Ridley township with his wife Cecelia (Penny) to reside in Woodlyn and raise a family.
John graduated from...
Edward Carson McGlennen
Jul 7, 2026
Edward Carson McGlennen "Ed," age 86, passed away on July 7, 2026. Ed grew up in Norwood, PA, where he graduated from Interboro High School before earning his degree from Pennsylvania Military College, now Widener University. As a young man, he sang in his church choir and proudly served for three years in the Army National Guard, stationed at Fort...
Joseph E. Kokoszka
Jul 4, 2026
Joseph E. Kokoszka, age 63, passed away on July 4, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Joseph was born in Chester, PA, and graduated from St. James High School, Class of 1981. He later raised his family in Ogden, PA, and most recently made his home in Millsboro, DE. Joseph dedicated 42 years of service to PECO, most recently working...
Cesare Fida
Jul 3, 2026
Cesare Fida, age 88, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026, surrounded by his family at his home in Folsom, PA. Cesare was born in Polistena, Italy, and was raised at the nearby family farm. In 1958, Cesare immigrated to the United States where he would begin a career in tailoring, a skill he began developing at the age of...
Dora M. Zgleszewski
Jul 3, 2026
Dora "Dee" M. Zgleszewski, 71, of Linwood passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her beloved family on Friday, July 3, 2026. Born in Chester, Pennsylvania, she was an area resident for much of her life. She lived a life defined by devotion, warmth, and an unwavering love for those closest to her.
She cherished every moment spent with her...
Linda Della Osborne-Stokes
Jul 2, 2026
Linda Della Osborne-Stokes, age 82, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026, at her home in Brookhaven, PA.
Linda is survived by her children, Daynell Nicholson (Boykins), Tina Osborne, Elijah James Osborne, Jr., and Annanora Osborne, she is also survived by her beloved goddaughter Louise Purnell, along with 19 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Funeral Services: Sunday, July 12, 2026, 12:00pm-2:00pm at...
Callye Margaret Russo
Jun 30, 2026
Callye M. Russo, 68, of Chadds Ford passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. Born in Kansas City, MO, she was a 1975 graduate of Brandywine High School in Delaware.
Callye later attended the University of Delaware where she obtained a bachelor's degree and went on to pursue a...
Alice "Sis" Shuda
Jun 26, 2026
Alice "Sis" Shuda (Née Hughes), age 97, passed away on June 26, 2026, at her home at Parkview at Naamans, in Upper Chichester, PA. Sis was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, residing in Grays Ferry for 80 years. She was a homemaker, caring for her family and home warmly and diligently for many years. Sis could often be found...
Edward Eugene Owen Jr.
Jun 26, 2026
Edward Eugene Owen, Jr. 74, of Aston passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, June 26, 2026. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and raised in Aston, and was a 1971 graduate of Sun Valley High School. He later moved to Springfield, Pennsylvania after marriage and raised his family there.
Edward honorably served our nation in the Army National Guard...
Marie E. Shaw
Jun 22, 2026
Marie Estelle Shaw, age 83, passed away on June 22, 2026 in Sumterville, Florida. Marie was born in Chester, PA, raised in Linwood, PA and was a 1961 graduate of Chichester High School. She entered the workforce right away, working as a secretary and administrator for various companies over the years. In 2010 she would retire from Erie Insurance in...
Joanne B. Daniels
Jun 17, 2026
Joanne B. Daniels, age 82, passed away on June 17, 2026, at her home in Thornton, PA, with her family by her side. Joanne was raised in Chester, PA, and was a graduate of Resurrection of Our Lord School. For many years, Joanne and her husband, Joseph, owned and managed Upland Auto Parts and the neighboring Quickstop Mini Market & Gas...
Ned F. Focht
Jun 14, 2026
Ned F. Focht, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
Ned was born in Tremont, Pennsylvania and spent part of his childhood in Milwaukee before moving to Chester, PA, where he graduated from Eddystone High School. He later made his home in the Twin Oaks section of Upper Chichester, where he lived for 63 years before most recently residing...
Alyce Gail Spedden
Jun 13, 2026
A. Gail Spedden, born on July 12, 1946, in Chester, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home on June 13th 2026. Gail was a proud graduate of Chester High School where she was Class Treasurer. She remained deeply connected to her school community throughout her life which included being an active part of the alumni and class reunion planning and coordination...
Robert Joseph Eckert, Jr.
Jun 12, 2026
Robert "Bobby" Joseph Eckert, Jr., passed away peacefully on June 12, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Bobby was born on November 7, 1989, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Chester, Pennsylvania. Bobby received his early education at the Timothy School in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, and his secondary education at Elwyn in Media, Pennsylvania.
Bobby spent his days enjoying the simple things in...
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