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Below are a few recent obituaries from local families who trusted Bateman-Allen Funeral Home with their loved one’s cremation, funeral service, or memorial service. Click here for some additional resources on obituaries.
Janet L. Hamilton
Janet L. Hamilton, 91, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2021 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Chester, PA, she was a resident of Brookhaven, PA, before moving to Glen Riddle, where her and her husband owned Sam Riddles Estate and owned many quarter horses. She spent the last few years of her life in...
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Richard “Mike” L. Griffith
Richard L. (Mike) Griffith, 77, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2021, at his home in Wilmington, DE. Mike was born December 9, 1944, in Philadelphia, to Richard L. and Evelyn Griffith. He graduated from Claymont High School and served in the United States Coast Guard. Mike worked for Allied Chemical, Hairdresser Supply and Fersche...
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Christopher “Chris” David Bradley
Christopher “Chris” David Bradley, age 31, of Brookhaven, Pennsylvania, tragically passed away on October 5, 2021 after suffering a heart attack. He was born on April 25,1990, in Randolph, Massachusetts. In his early years, his parents, Maria and David Bradley, relocated to Brookhaven, PA where sports and his friends were a huge part of his...
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Charles “Chuck” Franklin Mohler III
Charles “Chuck” Franklin Mohler III was a caring father, grandfather, and friend. He left this world suddenly on September 29, 2021 at age 61. He was born to Charles and Joanna (Raushi) Mohler on March 18, 1960. He is survived by his brother (Tom), son (Charles IV) and his wife (Theresa), son (Craig), and 4...
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Mr. Ronald “Ron” Pesotski
Mr. Ronald Pesotski, 75, of Brookhaven, Pennsylvania, died on September 27, 2021, after a courageous battle with a breakthrough case of Covid-19. Born in Chester, he was the son of the late Stanley Pesotski and Anna Strichek Pesotski. After spending his childhood in Essington, he lived nearly all of his life in Brookhaven, attending St....
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Robert W. Shinn
Robert W. Shinn, 90, of Upper Chichester, PA, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2021. He was born in Chester, PA, to the late Thomas W. And Hazel M. Shinn on July 9, 1931. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas W. Shinn, Jr. and his sister Doris...
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John “Jack” Parris, Jr.
John “Jack” Parris, Jr., age 73, of Millsboro, DE, passed away on July 23, 2021 surrounded by his family. He grew up in Brookhaven, PA, and was a graduate of Sun Valley High School; he was also a long-time resident of Wilmington, DE. Jack was a proud U.S. Navy veteran and loved living the beach...
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Karl S. Johnson
Karl S. Johnson, 72, passed away peacefully at his home on July 9, 2021. Born and raised in Parkside, PA, he was a graduate of Sun Valley High School, class of ’66. He has been a resident of N. Wilmington for the past 44 years and was a jeweler at Doubet’s Jewelry Store in Media...
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Eric I. Furness
After a long battle with bone marrow cancer, Eric I. Furness, 77, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2021 at his home. Born in Grand Island, Nebraska, he was raised in a Military family so moved around all over the world. He has been a resident of Parkside, PA, since 1986 and was a previous...
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Donald “Don” Sharp
Donald “Don” Allen Sharp, Sr. was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He left this world on July 6, 2021, at age 66 with his family by his side. Don was born to Bertha and Harry Sharp on January 12, 1955. After graduating from Sun Valley High School, Don worked at Sears for over...
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Eleanor A. Berney
Eleanor A. Berney (née Handford), age 89, of Rochester, New Hampshire, formerly of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on June 2, 2021. Eleanor was born on October 25, 1931 to the late Harvey and Lenore (née Allen) Handford. She is survived by her son Donald and daughters Susan (John) and Katherine (Rory), granddaughter Deanna (Brendan),...
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Alfred B. Whittington, Sr.
Alfred Baxter Whittington, Sr., 95 years young, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2021. Born in Chester, PA, he was the son of Joseph R. and Myrtle (nee Baxter) Whittington. After graduating from Nether Providence High School, he was proud to serve his country as a US Marine from 1943-1946. He was active in his...
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Thomas James McGowan
Thomas James McGowan, age 57, of Brookhaven, passed away peacefully at home on May 17, 2021. He was a big Notre Dame fan and enjoyed watching sports, especially if his kids were participating. Tommy enjoyed vacations with his family but his main priority was being devoted to his children. He was predeceased by his parents:...
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Ruby C. Dostellio
Ruby C. Dostellio, 97, passed away peacefully May 9, 2021 at her home. She has been a resident of Folsom for 67 years, in the same home she raised her family in. She has been an active member of her community, volunteering as a crossing guard and at Taylor Hospital for 20 years. Ruby loved...
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Elizabeth “Hedy” Flynn
Elizabeth “Hedy” Flynn, 95, of Prospect Park, PA, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 2, 2021. Hedy was the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (nee Kuhnle) Kraus. She is survived by her daughter Linda Roman, sons Edward Flynn and Martin “Mickey” Dolan, sister Emma Parsley, two grandchildren, three great grandchildren,...
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Kenneth E. Nagy, Jr.
Kenneth E. Nagy, Jr. age 54, a lifelong resident of Upland, Pa. passed away peacefully on May 1. 2021 He was an auto mechanic for 30 years and also enjoyed fishing. Kenneth was a devoted family man but most of all he cherished his grandchildren. He was predeceased by his father. Kenneth E. Nagy, Sr.,...
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Harriet R. Middleton (nee Owens)
Harriet R. Middleton (nee Owens) Harriet R. Middleton (nee Owens), 82, a resident of Brookhaven for the last 55 years, passed away peacefully at her home on April 11, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late Leonard J. Middleton for 58 years; the loving mother of Len (Mary) Middleton, Mary-Alice Middleton, Rosanne Middleton,...
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Maurice Patrick O’Connor
Maurice Patrick (Moss) O’Connor of Brookhaven, PA, son of John J. O’Connor and Anna M. (nee) Donnelly passed away peacefully on March 12, 2021 at the age of 96. Moss attended and graduated Pennsylvania Military College, class of 1950. He was employed by Sun Oil Company for 38 years as a Purchasing Manager in Materials...
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Ann McGlinn Segich
Ann McGlinn Segich, 84, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2021 in Ocean City, NJ. Born in Chester and a graduate of Eddystone High, she has been a long-time resident of Parkside. Ann was an extremely active member of Our Lady of Charity Church, where she sang in the choir and was the cheerleading coach....
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Gerald Blaise Mauloni
Gerald B. Mauloni, 82, passed away peacefully at Season’s Hospice in Christiana Hospital on March 5, 2021. Born in Chester, he graduated at the young age of 16 from Chester High School, class of 1954. He is a proud veteran of the US Army. He served his apprenticeship with the Daily Times as a printer...
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Michael Mattero
Michael Mattero, 93, peacefully passed away at home on February 23, 2021. Mike was born November 23, 1927 on the island of Ischia in Italy and immigrated to the United States in the early 1950’s. He owned and operated the Keystone Café in Chester for about 15 years. He later worked for Septa as a...
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William A. MacCall
On February 19, 2021, Village Green Park in Media lost their famous storyteller and master at spinning yarns. His family lost an amazing man full of love and loud laughter. William A. MacCall, 95, passed away peacefully at his home. Bill’s life was a collection of many stories. He was a devoted son, father, grandfather,...
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Gary F. Ferguson
Gary F. Ferguson, age 63, of Parkside, passed away on February 16, 2021. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his visitation on Monday, February 22nd from 4:00 to 5:30 PM with Words of Remembrance following at 5:30PM at the Bateman-Allen Funeral Home, 4220 Edgmont Ave. Brookhaven, PA 19015. Face masks are required and social...
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Veronica “Ronnie” Gill
Veronica “Ronnie” Gill, 77, passed away January 30, 2021 at Riddle Memorial Hospital, Media, PA. Born in Chester, she was a long time resident of Brookhaven. Ronnie graduated from Notre Dame High School and worked for the Bridgewater Inn for 20 years. She loved playing scratch offs and taking trips to the casinos. She was...
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Francis “Pud” Hilferty
Francis “Pud” Hilferty age 88, died December 17, 2020 at Belvedere Nursing Home in Chester, PA. Born April 10, 1932 at Fitzgerald Mercy Hospital. Resident of Trainer. Worked at Glen Mills School in Media, PA, as a counselor for many years. Prior to Glen Mills School, he worked as machinist at Baldwin’s in Eddystone, PA....
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Daniel Joseph Vay
Daniel Joseph Vay (“Danny”), 41, born September 4, 1979 at Crozer-Chester Medical Center, died suddenly in his home on December 15, 2020. Danny is survived by his loving mother Roberta M. Cucchi; devoted partner Christina G. Fynes; Children: Daniel D. Vay, Kayla N. Vay and Gianna C. Vay; Stepfather Gerald P. Cucchi; siblings: David M. Vay...
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Virginia A. Mellor
Virginia A. Mellor, 81, passed away peacefully at her home on December 13, 2020. Born and raised in South West Philadelphia,. she was a long-time resident of Upper Darby and spent the last 8 years in Brookhaven. She was a graduate of West Catholic High School, class of 1956. She worked for numerous doctor’s offices....
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Jennifer Lynn Drucker
Jennifer Lynn Drucker, 39, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2020 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Growing up in Garnet Valley, she was a 1999 graduate of Garnet Valley High School, received her Nursing Degree from Neuman University, and received her master’s in nursing from Walden University. She was an RN at Riddle...
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Henry C. Heller
Henry C. Heller, age 94, a longtime resident of Upland, passed away on December 9, 2020. Henry was a US Navy veteran and was proud to serve his country during World War II. He also loved to play golf and travel in his motorhome. While traveling, he had visited every state, but mostly enjoyed spending...
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Edith B. Harris
Edith B. Harris, 97, passed away peacefully December 5, 2020 at Riddle Hospital. Edith lived in Parkside for 50 years before moving to Chestnut Ridge, where she spent 5 years, and lived the last 7 years at Fair Acres. She was a graduate of Media High School. She was very active at Parkside Methodist Church,...
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Ernest M. Purcell
Ernest M. Purcell, age 83, of Brookhaven passed away on December 3, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife Anna (nee Buonsante) of 53 years, daughter Lisa Purcell, stepsons William Van Ess and Robert Van Ess, 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Ernie is also survived by his sister Martha Lawler and many nieces...
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Gunnar M. Coper
Gunnar M. Coper, 81, died peacefully in his home in Springfield on December 1, 2020, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Gunnar was born on the Portuguese island of Madeira the only child of Kurt, a German, Jewish physicist, who had fled from Nazi Germany; and Ruth, a Swedish nurse with the Red Cross. Following...
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Gloria E. Kluka
Gloria E. Kluka, passed away November 30, 2020 at Fair Acres Geriatric Center, Media, PA. She was a graduate of Nether Providence High School and was a long-time resident of the Garden City section of Wallingford. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Edward R. Kluka and her daughter Gloria J. Kluka. Gloria is survived...
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Juliette “Julie” Randall
Juliette “Julie” Beale Randall was born in Saint Mary, Jamaica on September 12,1951. She grew up in May Pen, Jamaica with her mother, Esmie, father, Aston, and siblings, Audrey, Lunior, Kirk, and Navlet. She immigrated to the United States in 1969, where she first lived in Hyattsville, MD. On July 6, 1974, she married the...
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Robert “Bob” Mervine
Robert “Bob” Mervine, age 74, of Glen Mills (previously of Drexel Hill) passed away suddenly on November 23, 2020. He leaves behind his loving wife Kathy (nee Finelli) of 49 years and his three daughters Julie (Clive), Kristen (Roe) and Susan. Besides his wife and daughters, Bob is survived by his sisters: Betty Barnes, Diane...
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Walter E. Gatchell
Walter E. Gatchell, age 78, a longtime resident of Aston, PA since 1975, formerly of Linwood, PA passed away on November 21, 2020. Walter enjoyed teaching and coaching most of his life. He graduated as president of his class at Chichester high school in 1960. He returned to his high school alma mater after graduating...
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Louise “Miss Louise” DeVirgilio
Louise DeVirgilio “Miss Louise”, 100, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2020. Born in Chester, PA, she was a long-time resident of Brookhaven, PA. During WWII she was a nurse’s aide. After the war she worked for Sun Ray Drugs, W.T. Grant, Ship and Shore, and finished off her working career with Kmart at the...
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Anna “Nancy” M. Speakman
Anna “Nancy” M. Speakman, age 80, of Aston, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by her family on November 9, 2020. Born in Chester, PA, she has been a resident of Aston, PA for the last 50 years. Nancy was a homemaker and an in-home day care provider. Nancy then went on to work at...
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Lois R. Sellers
Lois R. Sellers, age 86, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2020. Lois was born in Chester, Pa while spending most of her lifetime in Brookhaven She was a loving wife, mother, proud grandmother and homemaker. She and her husband, Lionel, owned and operated a children’s clothing store Lad & Lassie which was located in...
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Robert John Hill
Robert John Hill, son of the late Robert and Teresa (Bloemker) Hill, brother of Anna (Hill) Close, brother-in-law of John Close and brother of Teresa (Hill) Maher, passed away on November 5, 2020. Robert graduated from Newman High School in 1967 and joined the USMC where he served through 1972. He attended the Philadelphia Police...
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Denise M. Liss
Denise Michelle Bonner Liss, 72, beloved mother, sister and wife, died at the Capital Caring Health Halquist Center, in Arlington, Virginia, on November 6, 2020. She was born in the suburbs of Philadelphia and grew up in Brookhaven, PA, the second oldest of eight girls by Eleanor Strootman Bonner and Bernard H. Bonner. She graduated...
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Ethel “Betty” Anthony
Ethel Elizabeth Anthony “Betty”, 92, passed away October 27, 2020 at Crozer Chester Medical Center. She was born in Chester and lived most of her life in Upland. Betty attended Ann Arbor Senior High School in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She worked at the Daily Times for a while, but devoted the majority of her life...
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Lucia “Lucy” Dona
Lucia “Lucy” Dona, 89, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2020. Born and raised in Montreal, Canada, she lived many years in Upper Darby and spent the last 16 years in Brookhaven. Lucy loved to crochet, knit, read, and walk. She was a private person who loved the shore. Above all else, she loved her...
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Steven E. Bingeman
Steven E. Bingeman, age 54, of Garnet Valley passed away on October 20, 2020. Steve grew up in Brookhaven, PA where he graduated from Sun Valley High School in 1985. He graduated from Penn State University in 1989 with a degree in Quantitative Business Analysis and spent his career in the IT industry. Steve was...
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Theodore “Ted” Gordon, Sr.
Theodore “Ted” Gordon, Sr., 80, passed away October 17, 2020 in Panama City Beach, Fl, where he resided for the last 3 years. Prior to moving to Florida, he lived in Parkside, PA. Ted was a graduate of Ridley High School and went on to work for Sun Oil as a Merchant Marine and then...
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John R. Trosino
John “Pop” R. Trosino, 88, passed away October 7, 2020 peacefully at his home. Born in Chester, he lived in Aston Township before moving to Media where he currently was residing. He worked at Sun Oil for 44 years before his retirement. John loved gardening and lawn maintenance. He was an animal lover and enjoyed...
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Lauren E. Fabre
Lauren Elizabeth Fabre (nee Wood), 63, passed away October 6, 2020 at her home. Born and raised in Media, she was a long time resident of Upper Darby. She was a graduate of Penncrest High School, class of 1975 and was self employed with her husband in the Pewter giftware business. Lauren loved to ride...
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Kevin M. Emhe
Kevin M. Emhe, 63, passed away October 4, 2020 at Crozer Chester Medical Center. He was a lifelong Delaware County resident, growing up in Highland Gardens and most recently residing in Crum Lynne. Kevin was a graduate of Chester High School, class of 1977. He was creative and dabbled in art. Kevin was an avid...
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Mary E. Lowe
Mary E. Lowe, age 86, a lifelong resident of Upland, peacefully passed away at her home surrounded by her family on September 13, 2020. She always looked forward to going out to dinner on the weekends with Terrie. It was always an adventure when her great granddaughters “Morg-Pie” and her “Mia Girl” joined in on...
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Eleanor T. McCaney
Eleanor T. McCaney, 89, passed away peacefully at Naamans Creek Country Manor on August 2, 2020. Born in Philadelphia, she was a long-time resident of Brookhaven, Pa. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Donald J. McCaney. Eleanor is survived by Kevin McCaney (Karen), Shawn McCaney (Karla), Heather Giordano (Rick), and Erin Timms (Ian); her...
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Wanda E. Costello
Wanda Costello, 55, passed away August 1, 2020 at her home. Born in Chester, PA, she was a long-time resident of Brookhaven, PA, before moving to Willow Grove. She was a graduate of Sun Valley High School, class of 1979 and was the previous owner of The Hair Stop in Media. Wanda was very artistic...
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Curt Laird
Curt Laird, age 58 of Escondido, CA, formerly of Ridley Park, passed away on July 31, 2020. In his younger years, Curt was involved with the Boy Scouts, played baseball for Leedom Little league, and graduated from Ridley High School in 1979. He was predeceased by his father, Ronald W. Laird, Sr. and his brother,...
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Sandra “Sandy” Mengel
Sandra “Sandy” Mengel, 66, passed away July 30, 2020. Born in Drexel Hill, she was a long-time resident of Media. She was a graduate of Marple High School, class of 1971 and had a long career at the ACME in Media. Sandy loved to read, cook for her family, and also enjoyed adult coloring books....
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Joan M. Rodgers Kane
Joan M. Rodgers Kane, 64, of Brookhaven, Pa. died at home on July 26, 2020 after a long and valiant fight with cancer. A life-long resident of Brookhaven, Joan was the daughter of the late Thomas H. and Joan A. (Parvis) Rodgers. She was a 1973 graduate of Sun Valley High School. Joan recently retired...
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Tracy Maureen O’Connor
Tracy Maureen O’Connor, 63, of Glen Mills PA passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 18, 2020. Tracy was a registered nurse, educated at Bryn Mawr Hospital School of Nursing. She had been employed as a case manager at Delaware County Memorial Hospital in Upper Darby, PA. Tracy was an extremely kind and compassionate person and...
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Michele “Mike” Mattera
Michele “Mike” Mattera, age 95, a longtime resident of Brookhaven, passed away on July 5, 2020 peacefully at home. Mike, born June 16, 1925, on the island of Ischia in Italy, immigrated to the United States in 1951. He worked for 31 years at Boeing, as a machinist, retiring in 1992. He enjoyed gardening, traveling,...
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Olive C. Bateman
Olive C. Bateman, 97, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2020. She was a longtime resident of Parkside and Brookhaven, as she and her husband Ned owned the Bateman Funeral Home. She resided in the Hilltop Community for 30 years and Chestnut Ridge for 5 years. She was a registered nurse 2nd Lieutenant in WWII,...
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Joseph L. Pilkington, Jr.
Joseph L. Pilkington, Jr., 77, of Linwood, PA, passed away at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Joe had the strength of a lion and a heart of gold that came to rest on June 25, 2020. Joe was born and raised in Chester, PA. He earned many awards during his time as a volunteer fire fighter at...
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Charlotte Mary Archacki
Charlotte Mary Archacki, age 53, of Media, Pa. went into the loving arms of her Lord Jesus Christ on June 8th 2020. She was born on September 23rd 1966 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Chester, Pa. to her loving parents, Ignatius (deceased) and Grace Archacki. Charlotte was a person with Down Syndrome and was always...
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Carole Garzia
Carole Garzia, age 75, passed away on June 4th2020 after complications from COPD. She lived in her Brookhaven home in Cambridge Square for 33 years. She was born in Chester on August 26th1944 to parents Chester Prather and Bertha Barbee. For many years, Carole worked as a realtor for Century 21, Prudential, and Keller Williams...
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William Ronald Tyne
William Ronald Tyne, known to some as Ron or Bill, passed away May 28th after complications of covid-19. He fought hard following an accident in 2017 and was residing at Brinton Manor, whom the family is eternally grateful for the care he received there. He was born in Philadelphia on September 3, 1947 and was...
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Marguerite B. Parrott
Marguerite B. Parrott Marguerite B. Parrott (nee Murphy), 93, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at Granite Farms Estates. Marguerite was affectionately known as “Doll’ to her friends and family. Born in Chester, PA, Marguerite resided in Chester, Upper Chichester and Glen Mills prior to moving to Granite Farms Estates. Marguerite had been employed...
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John C. Castagna
John C Castagna John C Castagna, beloved husband of Kay Castagna, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving caregivers on Monday, May 4, 2020, at the age of 93 years. He was born in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania on December 28, 1926, the 5th of six children to Calogero and Nunzia Castagna of Enna, Sicily. His...
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Eugene J. “Gene” Malinowski
Eugene J. “Gene” Malinowski, age 92, of Claymont, DE peacefully passed away on April 19, 2020. Gene grew up in Brookhaven and enjoyed hunting, working on cars, and fixing lawn mowers. He was a US Army Veteran and retired from A & P after a very long, happy career as a butcher and store manager....
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Sandra Lee Miele
Sandra Lee Miele (Bunn) passed away from complications of the Covid 19 virus on Sunday April 19, 2020 at 4:59 pm in Media, Pennsylvania. Sandra was born in Philadelphia on August 18,1949. Sandra was the daughter of James H. Bunn and Shirley J Bunn. She is survived by her daughters Kimberly Langley(Bradford) and Shannon Lombardo...
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Elizabeth Jean Skrobak
Elizabeth J. Skrobak, (Betty), 91, passed peacefully at her home on April 14, 2020. She was born in Pottsville, PA. and was a resident of Brookhaven for 50 years and a member of Our Lady of Charity Parish. She is predeceased by her beloved husband, John. Betty is survived by her brother, Arthur Moraco and six...
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Michael E. Dwyer
Michael E. Dwyer, of Aston, PA, passed away on February 29, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Mike lived on his own terms and could make anyone in his life laugh. Michael is survived by his beloved wife, Jacque; his loving children: Patrick, Jenna, and Molly; his sister, Patricia Simpson (Dwyer); his dog, Toto; his...
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Sherrie A. Caber
Sherrie A. Caber, 69, passed away suddenly at her home February 25, 2020 at her home. Born in Scranton, PA, she lived in Ridley Township and for the last 28 years lived in Upper Chichester. She was a graduate of Chester High School. Sherrie was extremely devoted to her family and was an extremely loving...
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Carolyn S. Carrow
Carolyn S. Carrow (Rudolph) passed away on February 25th, 2020 at Crozer Chester Medical Center. Carolyn was born in Highlands, North Carolina on February 22, 1950. She worked as a waitress and a house-keeper before staying home to help take care of her grandchildren. Her interests included arts and crafts, spending time with friends and...
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Elizabeth A. Morrison
Elizabeth A. Morrison (nee Haskin-McCann), 83, of Pompano Beach, previously Ridley Park, passed away February 10, 2020. Born and raised in Collingdale, she was employed for many years at Springfield Hospital as an EEG Technician. Elizabeth was the beloved wife of the late James Morrison and was formerly married to the late William G. McCann....
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Helen N. Sanderson
Helen Newill McConaghy Sanderson passed away at her apartment in Glen Cove, NY in the early morning hours of Sunday, February 9, 2020. She was two and half months short of her 101st birthday. Helen was born on April 23, 1919 to Sarah and Frederic Newill. She was a 1937 graduate of Chester High School....
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John R. Homyak
John R. Homyak passed away suddenly Saturday. Born in Philadelphia. He was raised in Wallingford. He resided in Crum Lynne before moving to Brookhaven. John was graduate of Nether Providence High School, class of 1973. He graduated from Penn State University 1975. He enjoved reading. He loved classic cars, the beach and music, especially the...
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Lena Renzo
Lena Renzo (nee Tete) was born on August 12, 1921 to Frank and Mary Tete in Florence, NJ. Mrs. Renzo attended Bordentown New Jersey HS. During WWII, Lena worked in airplane production for General Motors in Trenton, NJ. She was also a USO entertainer for the troops at Fort Dix, NJ, and assisted in the...
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John C. Whittle, Jr.
John C. Whittle, Jr., 72, passed away peacefully February 1, 2020 at the Hospice of SW Ohio. Born in Chester, PA, he has been a resident of Westchester, OH, for the last 35 years. John was a graduate of St. James High School, class of ’65, and went on to PMC where he graduated with...
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Steven S. Davis
Steven S. Davis passed away suddenly at his home on December 29, 2019. He is predeceased by his parents Elaine and Lawrence Davis and his brother Brett Davis. He is survived by his brother John Davis. Graveside service Friday 12:30 at Lawn Croft Cemetery, Linwood, PA. Online condolences can be sent via www.batemanallenfuneralhome.com Print
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Joey Traub
Joseph “Joey” Traub, a life long resident of Upland, Pa, passed away December 29, 2019 at Taylor Hospital. He worked in the workshop in Elwyn for several years. He is predeceased by his parents Seraphine and William Traub; his brother William Traub; and his sister Cathy Schreidl. Joey is survived by his nephew Ron Schreidl...
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Philip David Cerami
Philip D. Cerami Sr., 83, of Brookhaven PA, died Monday December 23, 2019. Born in Chester, he was the son of the late David and Dorothy Cerami. He was a 1954 graduate of St. James high school. He began his career as a barber in 1956 and went on to be a successful entrepreneur. With...
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Mary Beth Roberto
Mary Beth Roberto, 63, passed away December 23, 2019 at her home. She has been a resident of Brookhaven, PA, for the last 20 years. She was a financial analyst for ABC Cap City (Chilton Publishing Company) and was a previous owner of Vince’s Sunoco in Folsom. Mary Beth loved her dogs and she used...
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Marian S. Cirigliano
Marian Cirigliano, 86, passed away peacefully December 20, 2019 at Maris Grove, Glen Mills, PA. Born in Chester, she resided in Brookhaven for 52 years before moving to Maris Grove 7 years ago. Marian was an administrative assistant at a number of Penn Delco schools for over 30 years. She was also a member of...
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Brett Davis
Brett Davis, 56, passed away November 16, 2019 at Riddle Memorial Hospital. He was the son of the late Elaine and Lawrence Davis. Brett was active in DelARC, Active Day of Chester, Community Interactions, and the Child Guidance Resource Center. He was a lover of music, a great fan of the Mummers, and an amateur...
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Michael Ruggieri
It is with sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Michael A. Ruggieri, Jr. on November 8, 2019. Michael was born in Chester, PA to Michael and Helen (Blacha) Ruggieri. He later moved to Brookhaven and was employed as an instrument supervisor for BP Oil Company. After retirement, Michael worked part-time in bookkeeping and...
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Doris Stahl
Doris Stahl, 94, passed away October 14, 2019 at Crozer Keystone Hospice. Born in Chester, she resided in Brookhaven since 1960, moving to Chestnut Ridge only 5 months ago. She was a graduate of Chester High School and received her Nursing degree from the military. She was an RN for Crozer Chester Medical Center for...
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Helen Spence McCullough
Helen Spence McCullough, 70, of Brookhaven, PA, passed away at home October 14, 2019. Born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late John and Mary Jane Spence, she resided in Brookhaven for many years. Helen graduated from Archbishop Prendergast High School in 1966 and retired in 2011, having worked diligently for several prominent Delaware County attorneys....
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Helen E. Williamson
Helen E. Williamson, 99, passed away peacefully October 9, 2019 at her home. She resided in Brookhaven, PA, for 48 years before moving to Milmont Park 25 years ago. She loved the Lord with all of her heart and was a long time active member of Faith Community Church. She was predeceased by her parents...
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Catherine Donald
Catherine B. Donald, 102, passed away peacefully October 2, 2019. She grew up in Parkside, PA, raised her family in Brookhaven, PA, and most recently lived at Maris Grove in Concordville for the last 15 years. She was a long time employee of Scott Paper as an executive secretary. Catherine loved to knit, needlepoint, solve...
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Jeanette Lundberg Finley
Jeanette Lundberg Finley July 12, 1937 – September 26, 2019 Jeanette was born in Chester, PA and was a long-time resident of Collingdale, Pa. She graduated from Interboro High School in the class of 1957 and was a member of Kappa Beta Sigma Sorority from 1956 – 2019. She was a true friend to her...
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Agnes Jarman
Agnes Jarman (nee Bradley), 93, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2019. Agnes was predeceased by her beloved husband Raymond Jarman, Sr., her son Raymond Jarman, Jr., and her brother John Bradley. She is survived by her daughter in law Naomi Jarman and her nephew Robert Jarman. Funeral service Thursday 11am at the Bateman-Allen Funeral...
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Michael Cally
Michael Cally, 88, passed away peacefully on September 17th, 2019 at his home in Brookhaven, PA, where he resided for almost 50 years. He was a devout Catholic and active parishioner of Our Lady of Charity Church. Born in Geneva, NY, he attended Geneva High School, participating in varsity basketball, track, and cross country, and...
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Mary J. Cordy
Mary J. Cordy, 97, passed away peacefully at her home on September 11, 2019. Born in Williamsport, PA, she was a long time resident of Brookhaven, PA, before moving to Maple Shade, NJ. She was predeceased by her husband Dalice W. Cordy and her 13 siblings.Mary is survived by her children Dalice T. Cordy, Janice...
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Alfred D. Aloi
Alfred D. Aloi, 83, passed away peacefully August 31, 2019 at Manor Care, Yeadon, PA. He was a life long resident of Philadelphia. Fred loved trains, conversating, wrestling, and watching westerns. He really enjoyed going to breakfast with his nieces and nephews and spending time down in North Wildwood with family. He was predeceased by...
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Patrick Griffith
Patrick Griffith, 38, passed away suddenly in Philadelphia on August 15, 2019. Born in Media, he was currently a resident of Parkside, Pa. and a graduate of Sun Valley High School in Aston, Pa. He was employed as a landscaper and contractor in the construction field. He was predeceased by his Paternal Grandmother Elizabeth and...
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William J. Stravinsky, Sr.
William Stravinsky, Sr., 96, passed away peacefully August 1, 2019. Born in William Penn, he was raised in Shenandoah and most recently lived in Springfield, PA. Bill was a US Army veteran of WWII who served over seas and was a part of the Battle of the Bulge. He was an active member of the...
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Frances S. Patalano
Frances S. Patalano, 88, passed away July 16, 2019 at her home. She was predeceased by her parents Rosalie and Guiseppe Pinelli and her brother Joseph Panelli. Frances is survived by her children Victor Patalano, Jr. (Francine), Joseph Patalano, and Gina DeMaio (Charles) and her grandchildren Alicia and Andrew DeMaio and Micheala and Jordan Patalano....
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Ronald A. Cobourn
Ronald A. Cobourn, 68, passed away peacefully at home on July 13, 2019. Born and raised in Brookhaven, PA, he has lived in Marcus Hook for the last 44 years. He is a graduate of Sun Valley High School, class of 1969 and went on to work for Ore Ida Foods in West Chester for...
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Janice M. Grzywacz
Janice Grzywacz, 72, passed away July 11, 2019 at Riddle Memorial Hospital after a long illness. She is survived by her beloved husband of 28 years, Edward Grzywacz; her sister Sharon Mahjohbian; and her 2 nephews Micah and Christopher. Memorial service Tuesday 11am at the Bateman-Allen Funeral Home, 4220 Edgmont Ave., Brookhaven, PA, 19015. Visitation...
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Christopher M. Fiske
Christopher M. Fiske passed away July 6, 2019. All services private. Print
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William Carman
William Carman passed away peacefully June 26, 2019 at Fair Acres Geriatric Center, Media, PA. All services are private. Print
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Gina Gasiorowski
Gina Gasiorowski, 90, passed away peacefully June 18, 2019 at Granite Farms Estates, where she has resided the last 15 years. Born in Upper Darby, PA, she resided in Parkside, PA, for 52 years before moving to Granite Farms. She was a graduate of Eddystone High School, class of 1946 and of Franklin School of...
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Margaret T. Willoughby
Margaret “Peggy” T. Willoughby, 90, passed away peacefully June 14, 2019 at her home. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was a long time resident of Brookhaven, PA. She worked for many years at the Franklin Mint as an inspector and was an active member of Our Lady of Charity. She was predeceased by her beloved...
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Peter Lapchuk
Peter Lapchuk, 92, passed away June 12, 2019 at Granite Farms Estates, Media, PA. Born in Trainer, PA, where he spent his childhood, he went on to live in Brookhaven, PA for 40 years, then Fox Hill Farm in Glen Mills for 7 years, and spent his last years happily at Granite Farm Estates, in...
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