Obituaries
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...
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...
Elizabeth Ann Towlson
Jun 10, 2026
Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Towlson, age 95, passed away on June 10, 2026 at Kentmere Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing, where she had resided for the past 9 years. Betty was born in Shavertown, PA, moving to the Delaware County area by the age of 10. She was a graduate of Chester High School and Wilmington Hospital's nursing program where she earned...
Joan D. Myers
Jun 8, 2026
Joan D. Myers, 90, of Upper Chichester passed away peacefully on Monday, June 8, 2026 at Riddle Hospital in Media, Pennsylvania.
Joan graduated from Ridley Park High School and spent her early years devoted to raising her four children. Later in life, she attended paralegal school and went on to enjoy a successful career, retiring as a paralegal from Wawa after...
Gerald G. Lucas
Jun 5, 2026
Gerald G. Lucas (Gerry), passed away peacefully at his home on June 5, 2026, with his beloved wife, Ellen, by his side. He was 75.
Gerry was born and raised in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia. He came from humble beginnings, and from an early age had a deep interest in human nature, the pursuit of wisdom, and the world around...
Chrissy Lou Iglesias
Jun 4, 2026
Christine Louise "Chrissy Lou" Iglesias
September 24, 1944 – June 4, 2026
It is with deep sadness, yet hearts full of gratitude for a life beautifully lived, that we announce the passing of Christine Louise "Chrissy Lou" Iglesias, who entered into eternal rest on June 4, 2026, at the age of 81.
Born in Linwood, Pennsylvania, on September 24, 1944, Chrissy Lou was...
Charles Aloysius Ciancaglione Jr.
May 30, 2026
Charles Aloysius Ciancaglione, Jr., age 20, a lifelong resident of Media, PA, passed away on May 30, 2026, in Overland Park, KS. He was stationed at nearby Ft. Riley, in Kansas, as a member of the United States Army. Following his enlistment on March 22, 2024, Charles had worked his way up to the role of a Cavalry Scout, serving as...
Eileen M. Mahan
May 28, 2026
Eileen Mahan (née McGinn), age 86, passed away on May 28, 2026 with her loving family by her side. Eileen was a resident of Maris Grove retirement community in Glen Mills. She was born and raised in Havertown and was a graduate of Haverford High School. She went on to earn her RN at Misericordia School of Nursing. Eileen's nursing...
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