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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.
Mary Ann Breen
Mary Ann Breen, 86, passed away peacefully February 3, 2019 at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Born in Chester, PA, she was a long time resident of Parkside, PA, and spent the last 3 years at the Residence of Glen Riddle. Mary Ann was a graduate of Chester High School and went on to earn her Bachelor’s...
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Errol Boyd Lynch
Errol Boyd Lynch 88, departed this life on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware. Errol, known to most as “Mr. Lynch,” was born November 4, 1930 in Higgin Town, St Ann Jamaica to the late Andrew and Lena Lynch. In 1981, Mr. Lynch and his wife, the late Christiana Lynch,...
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Seraphine Traub
Seraphine Traub, 93, of Upland, PA, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2019. A funeral mass will be held Monday 10am at St. Francis of Assisi, 136 Saxer Ave., Springfield, PA, 19064. Burial to follow at SS Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA. Arrangements by Bateman-Allen Funeral Home. Print
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Christopher Costello
Christopher Costello, 59, passed away peacefully January 6, 2019 at Abington Memorial Hospital. He was a long time resident of Brookhaven, PA, before moving to Willow Grove 2.5 years ago. He was a graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School, class of 1978. Chris loved the Eagles and Flyers, fishing, crabbing, boating and just being on...
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Rosauro O. Timbol
Rosauro O. Timbol, 70, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2018 at Asana Hospice House in Ridley Park, PA. He was a resident of Brookhaven, PA. He attended The Far Eastern University in the Philippines and was a retired business owner of the Dunkin Donuts in Parkside, PA. He was predeceased by his parents Pedro...
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Dorothy E. Novak
Dorothy Levis Novak, 92, passed away peacefully at home on December 16, 2018 with wonderful support from the Crozer Keystone Hospice team. One of 5 children born to Frances and Richard Levis, she was raised in Chester and graduated from Chester High in 1944. She was married to Vincent Novak from 1949 until his death...
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Helene McMonagle
Helene M. McMonagle, 89, passed away December 15, 2018. She has been a longtime resident of Brookhaven, PA. Helene was a proud graduate of Notre Dame High School, Moylan, class of 1947. She worked for Keystone and Robert Black Insurance Companies, and most recently as a supervisor for Harleysville Insurance Company. An active member of...
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Charles “Charlie” Marquardt
It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Dad, Charles “Charlie” Marquardt, on the evening of December 10, 2018. Charlie was born and raised in Girardville, spent the majority of his life in Parkside, and the last 12 years at Maris Grove in Glen Mills. He was a graduate of...
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Robert “Bob” Montella, Sr.
Robert “Bob” Montella, Sr., 76, passed away Monday December 3, 2018 at Crozer Chester Medical Center. Born in Philadelphia, Bob was a graduate of St. James Catholic High School. He was employed by Conrail in Records Management Department, retiring in 1999. He also was employed by Delaware County Voting Machine Bureau. Bob was a past...
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Catherine M. Johnson
Catherine M. Johnson, 67, passed away November 7, 2018. Born in Chester, she was a long time resident of Claymont, DE. She was a graduate of Sun Valley, class of 1970. She was an avid bowler and a joy to be around. Catherine was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend. She...
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Jeanne Marie Seeley
Jeanne Marie Seeley, 81, passed away peacefully November 6, 2018 at her home. She was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, before moving to Brookhaven 54 years ago. She worked for Mr. and Ms. Hair Styling years ago while being a dedicated home maker. Jeanne is predeceased by her parents Walter and Katherine Clement and...
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Evelyn Lewis Morroni
Evelyn Lewis Morroni, 88, passed away October 1, 2018 at Arden Courts in King of Prussia. Born in Upland, PA, she was a resident of Brookhaven for 53 years. She was a graduate of Ridley High School where she was the Head Drum Majorette. Evelyn was a lunch lady at Coeburn Elementary and St., Johns...
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Daniel Oxendine
After a long , courageous battle with cancer, Daniel Oxendine passed away on September 28,2018 . Daniel was born in Robeson County, North Carolina and was a longtime resident of Wallingford, Pennsylvania (Garden City Section). He was a painter and loved to show and tell you about all the places he had painted. He was...
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Judy Ann Hutchinson
After a long, courageous battle with cancer, Judy Ann Hutchinson ended her battle and headed home to the Lord on September 12th, 2018. Judy was born on July 27th, 1957 in Woodbine Georgia to Thomas Hutchinson Sr. and Maudie Mae Hutchinson. She attended public schools in Camden County Georgia. After high school, Judy relocated to...
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Dorsey S. Fooks, Jr.
Dorsey S. Fooks, Jr., age 85, peacefully passed away August 27, 2018 at Crozer Keystone Hospice in Ridley Park, PA. He is survived by his loving wife, three children, six grandchildren, and one great grandchild. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother. Funeral service will be held Friday 11am at the Bateman-Allen Funeral...
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Irene Lillis Moschella
After a long struggle with Alzheimers, Irene Lillis Moschella (nee Armstrong), 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep August 24, 2018 at the Sunrise Senior Living Facility. She was born on February 28, 1926 in West Pittston, PA. She married her soulmate, Gene Lillis in 1945 and they had a son Gene, Jr. in 1946....
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Leonard J Middleton
Leonard J. Middleton, 81, a resident of Brookhaven for 58 years, passed away on August 24, 2018. Beloved husband of 58 years to Harriet R. Middleton, loving father of Len (Mary) Middleton, Mary-Alice Middleton, Rosanne Middleton, Linda (Mark) Taglianetti and David (Cheryl) Middleton. Cherished Pop-Pop to Nick (Keri), Julia, Nina and Frankie. He is the...
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Neil A. Stagner, Sr.
Neil A. Stagner, Age 85, 1933-2018, died Monday 7-23-18 at home at 5:13 PM. He was married to Mary McLaughlin Stagner for 60 years. Neil was in the Air Force for 4 years stationed in Germany as a draftsman. Neil was employed by Bell Telephone Company, aka, Verizon for 35 years They had five children:...
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Thomas Baker
Thomas Baker, Sr., 92, passed away peacefully July 20, 2018. Born in Bryn Mawr, PA, he was a lifelong resident of Media/Middletown Twp., other than the 2 years he spent in Liberia working with the Sun Co. He attended Media High School before enlisting in the US Navy during WWII. While at Media High he...
Read MoreEleanor M. Diggins
Eleanor M. Diggins, a resident of Parkside, Pa. for over 61 years, passed away on July 14, 2018. Beloved wife of the late George J. Diggins, Sr. Loving mother of George, Jr. (Kathy) Diggins, John (Margie) Diggins, Kathryn Orr, Helen (Ronald) Dolbin, and Margaret (Michael) DiFurio. She is the daughter of the late...
Read MoreVeronica “Ronnie” Stengel
Veronica “Ronnie” Ann Stengel (nee McDonald), 68, passed away July 5, 2018 at her home. She was an Executive secretary for Bell Telephone and then retired in 2006 from Verizon. Veronica was born August 31, 1949 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. My mom loved the church, the beach, roosters, and reading. She had a great love for...
Read MoreLinda Gray
Linda Gray, 69, passed away June 16, 2018 at Riddle Memorial Hospital. She has been a resident of Brookhaven for the last 20 years. She was predeceased by her parents, Isabell and Russell Lynch. Linda was a kind hearted woman who was an extremely loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be deeply...
Read MoreJeretta A. Holland
Jeretta A. Holland (nee Sakers), 73, passed away May 28, 2018 at Crozer Keystone Hospice. Born in Chester, she was a long time resident of Brookhaven, PA. She worked for Scott Paper for 35 years before her retirement and had a great love for animals. She was predeceased by her parents Uldine and William Sakers...
Read MoreJames A. Wentz
James A. Wentz, 71, passed away at his home. Born in Ridley Park, PA, he was a long time resident of Brookhaven before moving to Aston 18 years ago. He was a graduate of Sun Valley High School and had a strong love for animals. He was predeceased by his parents Ruth and Paul Wentz...
Read MoreJoan Klemaszewski
Joan M. Page Klemaszewski of Brookhaven, PA, went home to the Lord on Thursday, April 12, 2018. Joan worked at the Giant in Aston and Brookhaven for many years. Joan was active in the Y at Rocky Run and Participated in a crochet group. She was a roller skater and won championships across the country...
Read MoreJean Christopher
Jean Christopher, 91, passed away peacefully April 9, 2018. If life can be described as a book, then Jean McIlvain Christopher’s story would be one of adventure, resilience and love – with the moral being that you should live your life boldly. She certainly lived that way. She went against what was expected of her...
Read MoreNancy Diane Yuknek
Nancy Diane Yuknek, 58, passed away April 9, 2018 peacefully at her home. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she has been a long time resident of Chester, PA. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’ Degrees in Social work at Widener University. Nancy went on to be the Director of Social Work at...
Read MoreMyriam O. Viola
Myriam O. Viola, 66, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2018 at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Myriam is survived by her beloved husband Louis Viola of 34 years. She was a loving wife, daughter, sister and friend to everyone. With all our saddened hearts she will be missed. Funeral mass Thursday 11am at Our Lady of...
Read MoreRose M. Quattro
Rose M. Quattro, 98, of Brookhaven, PA, entered into eternal peace on Thursday March 29, 2018 with her family by her side at the Residence of Glen Riddle. Rose was predeceased by her parents, John and Mary Mitchell; her husband, Sandy Quattro; and her grandson, Don Franklin, Jr.Rose was a stay at home mom loving...
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Bess Ednie
Bess Ednie, born April 25, 1923 passed away peacefully at Sunrise Assisted Living of Granite Run on March 1, 2018. Born in Woodlyn, PA, Bess was the daughter of Natalie (Druk) Levy and Martin Levy. She was predeceased by her sister, Stella Turin (Harry) and Brothers, William and Anthony (Dorothy) and her beloved husband of...
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Howard H. Faddis, III
Howard H. Faddis, III, 76, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2018 at his home. Born in Chester, PA, he was a resident of Middletown before moving to Parkside, PA. He was a graduate of Penncrest High School, class of 1960 and went on to work for the Haverford State Hospital Automotive Garage for 35...
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Olive F. Bishop
Olive F. Bishop, 96, passed away February 14, 2018 at Sterling Nursing Home, Media, PA. Born and raised in Battle Creek, Michigan she spent her adult life in Wallingford and Media, PA. Olive worked as a bookkeeper for Rumford and Rumford Construction for 16 years before her retirement. She was a woman who was full...
Read MoreRose Vance
Rose Vance, 71, passed away peacefully February 11, 2018 at Sterling Nursing Home. Born in Delaware County she was a long time resident of Wallingford, PA. Rose was part of the first graduating class of Sun Valley High School. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 47 years, Hugh Vance; her brother David and...
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Miriam B. Wible
Miriam Wible, 97, passed away February 6, 2018 at Granite Farms Estates. Born in Chester, PA, she was a long-time resident of Middletown Twp., PAMiriam was a graduate of Nether Providence High School. She worked for numerous years at The School in Rose Valley, assisting kitchen staff, in addition to driving the school van. Mim...
Read MorePatricia Frei
Patricia Frei, 67, passed away at Crozer Keystone Hospice, Ridley Park, PA. Born and raised in West Philadelphia she has spent the last 18 years in Brookhaven, PA. Pat was a school bus driver for the Upper Darby School District for over 20 years and also worked at the ACME for 20 years. She loved...
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Martin J. White
Martin J. White, 58, passed away suddenly at his home on February 3, 2018. Born in Chester, PA, he lived in the Wallingford section of Nether Providence most of his life. A 1977 graduate of Nether Providence High School, Marty went on to do construction and was a member of the Garden City Fire Co....
Read MoreRichard W. Loynds
Richard W. Loynds, 82, passed away January 28, 2018 peacefully at Crozer Keystone Hospice, Ridley Park, where he was lovingly cared for. He was a resident of Brookhaven, PA, for the last 48 years. Richard worked for FMC as a manager and then went on to work for DelCora as an operator for many years...
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Richard T. Levis, Jr.
Richard T. Levis, Jr 12/31/1927-1/17/18 Richard was born in Malvern, PA and raised in Chester, PA. He graduated from Chester HS class of 1945. Following graduation Richard attended Swarthmore College, while working in the automobile business in Media, PA. He also attended Ford Merchandising School class #21 of 1950 in Dearborn, MI. Later in 1950...
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Anna H. Lewis
Anna H. Lewis, 91, passed away at her home. Born in Allentown, PA, she was a long time resident of Brookhaven, PA. She was a graduate of Allentown High School and received her Nursing Degree from Chester Hospital. Anna had a long career as an RN at Crozer Chester Medical Center and also volunteered in...
Read MoreDonna L. Parris
Donna L. Parris, 68, passed away January 10, 2018 at her home. She was a long time resident of Wilmington, DE. She grew up in Brookhaven, PA, and was a graduate of Sun Valley High School. Donna loved living near the water and really enjoyed fishing, crabbing, and boating. Her and her husband loved to...
Read MoreMarie T. Barber
Marie Teresa (Bloemker) Barber, 93, passed away January 2, 2018. Born and raised in Philadelphia she went on to spend the majority of her life in Lansdowne, PA, while also living in Upper Darby, PA., Whiting, N.J. and Downingtown, PA. (Ashbridge Manor). before moving to Fair Acres Geriatric Center, Lima, PA. in 2015. She was...
Read MoreJoseph Hobaugh
Joseph Hobaugh, 96, passed away peacefully at his home. Born in Chester, PA, he was a life long resident of Brookhaven before moving to Media in 2000. He was a graduate of Chester High School, class of 1939 and the Navy sent him to Electronics School in Kentucky. He worked for Sunship for a short...
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William M. Ford
William M Ford, “Yogi”, 85, passed away peacefully in his home December 27, 2017 surrounded by his family. William was predeceased by his devoted wife, Margaret, “Ruth” (nee Alsankas) and was the loving father of William J. Ford, Phillip J. Ford, and Catherine (Robert) Powers; brother of Jack Ford; and his grandchildren Christina, Billy, Audrey,...
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Lloyd Yarnell
Lloyd Yarnell, 93, passed away December 23, 2017. He was a long time resident of Brookhaven, PA, and most recently resided at Chestnut Ridge. He was a graduate of Chester High School. He was a WWII veteran of the United States Army. He worked for Sinclair Oil Company for 19 years and then spent 19...
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Robert P. Losak
Mr. Robert Paul Losak of Brookhaven, PA, departed this life suddenly on Sunday, December 10, 2017, at his home. Born and raised in Marcus Hook, Bob was the son of the late Paul and Blanche (Wrzesniewski) Losak. He was a proud 1954 graduate of St. James High Catholic High School and graduated from LaSalle University...
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Philip A. Kane
Philip A. Kane, 68, died December 6, 2017 at his home following a lengthy illness. Born in Queens, New York and raised in West Orange, New Jersey, Phil graduated from Essex Catholic High School. He was the son of the late Matthew Kane and Adele McCooey Kane. Phil was a US Navy veteran and served...
Read MoreJoseph A. Zygmunt
Joseph A. Zygmunt, 89, passed away peacefully November 30, 2017 at his home. Born in Dupont, PA, he has been a resident of Brookhaven, PA, since 1963. He graduated from Dupont High School and later earned his bachelor’s degree from Widener University (’84) in business management. As a member of the United States Air Force,...
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Crystal Nicole Hickey
Crystal Nicole Hickey (nee Erb), 38, passed away suddenly on November 20, 2017. She was a life-long resident of Delaware County, PA. She is survived by her mother Lynda Dantonio; Bailey Dantonio, Evan “Angelo” Tsiaras, and Lucas Graiver; grandparents Samuel and Joanne Erb; and aunts and uncles. All services private. Arrangements by Bateman-Allen Funeral Home,...
Read MoreMargaret Ruth Ford
Margaret Ruth Ford, 86, passed away peacefully October 14, 2017 at Wallingford Nursing Home. Born in Philadelphia she was a resident of Parkside since 1958 until moving to Wallingford 7 years ago. She was a graduate of Hallahan High School in Philadelphia and went on to work for Widener University for 20 years. Margaret was...
Read MorePaul H. Estock
Paul H. Estock, 72, passed away October 4, 2017 at Riddle Memorial Hospital, Media. Born in Chester, PA, he was a resident of Trainer, PA, for 23 years before moving to Brookhaven, PA. He was a graduate of Chester High School, class of 1963. After working for Kimberley Clarke for 35 years he retired and...
Read MoreCalvin C. Shull
Calvin “Cal” Carl Shull, 78, passed away September 30, 2017 at Belvedere Nursing Home. Born in Chester he resided in Aston, PA, before moving to Belvedere 3 years ago. He attended Dewey Mann Grade School, Eddystone High School, and then went on to serve in the Air Force. During his time in the Air Force...
Read MoreMaryAnn Talley
MaryAnn Talley, 71, passed away September 5, 2017 peacefully at her home. She was born to Nicholas and Yolanda Evangelista and raised in SW Philadelphia. She was a 1963 graduate of West Catholic Girls HS. She has been a resident of the Toby Farms section of Brookhaven since 1972. A very active member of her...
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David L. Pugh
David L. Pugh, 76, of Upland, Pa, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. David was born and raised in Upland and enjoyed spending his summers at his shore house in Maryland. He was a retired Brookhaven Police Officer for almost 30 years. David served in the US Navy. He...
Read MoreSandra J. Chanitz
Sandra Jean (Strauss) Chanitz, age 74, of Brookhaven, PA passed into the next life Sunday, August 20, 2017. Sandra was born in Fountain Hill, PA on October 18, 1942 to Agnes (Bednarik) and William Strauss. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years Joel. Her sister, Susan (Bob) Welsh. Daughters: Lisa (Robert) Hill...
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Lillian Guydos
Lillian E. Guydos (nee Testoni), a resident of Brookhaven, PA. Born and raised in Chester, PA above her family’s bakery, Testoni’s Bakery on Second Street (which was sold to Buono Brother’s in 1956), She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Vera Testoni (nee DiNicola). Predeceased in death by her brothers Albert (Testoni), Ernest...
Read MoreRichard Gogatz
Richard Gogatz, 62, passed away August 6, 2017 at his home in Brookhaven, PA. He was a supervisor of the Flextron Industry in Aston, PA. Richard was the son of Stephen and Louise Gogatz. He is survived by his life partner Lillian M. Clark; brother Stephen (Dee) Gogatz; and nieces Sandra and Rachel. Funeral service...
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Helen M. Simcox Shelton
Helen Marie Simcox Shelton (nee Berry), 91, passed away July 26, 2017 at Riddle Memorial Hospital, Media, Pa. Born in Chester, she has been a lifelong resident of Delaware County, residing in Brookhaven since 1950. Helen graduated from Notre Dame, Moylan, class of 1943. She retired from Kmart (formerly Grant’s) after 20 years, and was...
Read MoreHarold Wayne Klingensmith
Harold Wayne Klingensmith, 74, passed away July 25, 2017 at Delaware Hospice. Born and raised in Delaware County, PA, he moved to the Poconos with family in 1985 and to Lewes, DE in 2016. He retired from Septa as a Manager in Property Development. Wayne enjoyed dancing, was passionate about music, and had a great...
Read MoreBetty V. Franklin
Betty (Vandegrift) Franklin went to Heaven after a courageous battle, she was 91 ½ years young. Betty attended Ridley High School. She was predeceased by her husband of 24 years, Roy in 1975. Betty was the daughter of the late Margaret and Joseph Vandegrift. She was also predeceased by her brothers Joseph, Norman, Robert, Harry,...
Read MoreAlfred R. Coe
Alfred R. Coe, age 91, died June 30, 2017, at the Christiana Hospital in Delaware. A long- time resident of Delaware County, later in his life in Chester and Lancaster Counties, he most recently was living in The Summit In Hockessin, De. The youngest son of the late Frederick J. Coe and Emily L. Coe,...
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Blanche A. Elbourne
Blanche A. Elbourne, 87, of Brookhaven, PA passed away Wednesday June 28, 2017 at Sterling Rehabilitation Center, Media, PA after a short illness. She was born in Port Penn, DE, previously resided in the Wilmington area and has been a resident of Brookhaven for the last 50 years. Blanche graduated from Henry C. Conrad, class...
Read MoreHelen L. Dempsey
Helen L. Dempsey, age 83, died June 19, 2017 at her home in Glen Mills, Pa. Life long resident of Delaware County. Employed with Riddle Memorial Hospital in the medical records division for 22 years. A avid golfer who played in various tournament throughout Delaware Valley and a member of Beckett Country Club and Golf...
Read MoreWilliam Joseph Pauciello, III
William Joseph Pauciello III, 20, of Logan Township NJ, passed away on June 17, 2017 at Cooper University Hospital. Born in Media, PA in 1997, he was the beloved son of Karen (Chiponis) Pauciello & William Pauciello Jr. Billy was a graduate of Kingsway Regional High School, class of 2015. He enjoyed playing baseball, watching...
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Jeanne Keefer Hunn
Jeanne Keefer Hunn, 89, passed away June 11, 2017 at her home. She was a long time resident of Morton, PA, but spent the last 15 years in Wallingford and Brookhaven. Jeanne was a real estate agent for 25 years. A very impressive thing in the 60’s as a woman, she was also a Feature...
Read MoreStephen A Zelznick
Stephen A. Zelznick, 87, passed away June 7, 2017 at his home. Born in Chester, PA, he has been a resident of Brookhaven for the last 50 years. He was a graduate of Pennsylvania Military College (now Widener) and attended Drexel University for further education. He had a long career at Boeing as a mechanical...
Read MoreWilliam F. Wallace, Jr.
William F. Wallace, Jr., Known as “Fred” to all, passed away June 4, 2017. He was a WWII veteran who spent his war years in a deserted airport outside of London for the Army Air Corp. After serving his country, Fred enrolled in the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, PA. Upon...
Read MoreMargaret S. Booz
Margaret S. Booz, 89, passed away May 31, 2017 at home. She resided in High Meadows in Middletown Twp. for 24 as well as Safety Harbor, FL, for 11 years before moving to Manahawkin, NJ, 9 months ago. She owned and operated Peggy’s Beauty Salon for 14 years before moving to Florida. Peggy belonged to...
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Joseph J. Howes
Joseph J. Howes, 94, passed from this life into the arms of our Savior, Jesus Christ May 29, 2017 at home. Born and raised in Chester, PA, he has been a resident of Glen Mills since 1969. Joe received his BS from Pennsylvania Military College and his Master’s degree from Drexel University for Electrical Engineering....
Read MoreRichard C. Bernardo, Sr.
Richard “Rick” C. Bernardo, Sr., passed away on May 26, 2017, peacefully surrounded by family. Rick was a graduate of Northeast High School, class of 1974, and has lived in Middletown Township for the last 30 years. He was an avid Eagles fan and enjoyed spending time with his beloved family. He was predeceased by...
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Mary Hampton
Mary Malloy Nicholson Hampton earned her angel wings on May 23, 2017, in the way she loved to live –surrounded by her family who loved her so very much. In her 20s, Mary worked at Ship n Shore, at Fibre Metal, and as a homemaker. In her 30s, 40s, and 50s, she always had a...
Read MoreEdward J. Schwarz, Sr.
Edward J. Schwartz, Sr., 84, passed away peacefully May 5, 2017 at Crozer Chester Medical Center, Upland, PA after a long illness. Born in Chester to Elizabeth and Jacob Schwartz. Edward served in the US Army during the Korean War. He worked for Scott Paper for 32 years before his retirement. He lived in Brookhaven,...
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Eleuterio Felix Cruz
Felix Eleuterio Cruz, 79, passed away May 3, 2017 at St. Frances Hospital. Born in Guayama, PR, he came to New York where he lived for 11 years and then moved to Chester, PA, in 1970. He worked for Dee Paper Company in Chester for 34 years and State Farm part time for 20 years...
Read MoreJennie Parsons
Jennie Parsons, 95, passed away on Saturday the twenty ninth of April, 2017 in the Universal Healthcare Nursing Center, Bolivia, NC. Ms. Parsons was born in Philadelphia, PA on February 12, 1922 and was daughter of the late Anthony and Catherine Forte DiCrecchio. She is predeceased by her husband, George S. Parsons, Jr. and...
Read MoreRobert “Smitty” Smith
Robert “Smitty” Smith, 90, passed away April 28, 2017 at Crozer Keystone Hospice in Taylor Hospital. Born and raised in Chester, he lived his adult life in Upland, Pa. For 38 years he worked for Scott Paper as a machinist in the mill and retired as a supervisor. He was a member of the Eddystone...
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John M. Quatrini
John M. Quatrini, of Parkside, PA, died at home due to coronary artery disease. Born in 1962, John was a graduate of Penn State University and a long-time USPS employee in Media. John is survived by his children Brittany and Nicholas, brother Nick Quatrini (Kit), sister Peggy Wanger (Randy), and friend, Donna Newman-White. In addition...
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Alfred “Moochie” Smith
Alfred R. Smith “Moochie”, 71, passed away April 17, 2017 at his home. Al worked for Scott Paper for 28 years before his retirement in 1997. He retired to Bethenny Beach, Delaware where he resided for 15 years before moving back home. He loved spending time with his family at Disney World. He was a...
Read MoreKenneth Lee Mason
Kenneth “Kenny” Mason, 56, passed away April 16, 2017 at his home. Born in Chester he was a lifelong resident of Delaware County and was currently residing in Upland, Pa. He worked for Lehigh Hanson, driving for the Glen Mills Quarry for over 10 years. He loved to play his guitar and travel to Ocean...
Read MoreJoyce Johnson
Joyce Johnson, 83, of Garnet Valley, PA, passed away April 10, 2017 at Crozer Chester Medical Center. Funeral service Monday (April 17, 2017) 11am at Elam United Methodist Church, 1073 Smithbridge Rd., Glen Mills, PA, 19342. Visitation Monday 10-11am at the church. Interment to follow at the church cemetery. Arrangements by Bateman-Allen Funeral Home, Brookhaven,...
Read MoreRichard G. Olsen
Richard George Olsen, 71, passed away April 5, 2017 at his home. He was a long time resident of Holmdel, NJ, and most recently resided in Brookhaven, PA. He was a graduate of Keyport High School, class of 1964. He was a Monmouth County Supervising Park Ranger for 35 years before his retirement. Richard was...
Read MoreWalter “Tom” Beaver
Walter T. Beaver “Tom” passed away April 3, 2017. He was a resident of Plush Mills in Wallingford, PA. Tom retired from the railroad as well as the Air Force/National Guard. He was also a 32nd Degree Mason. He was predeceased by his parents Raymond and Nettie Beaver, his beloved wife JoAnn Beaver (nee Draper),...
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Andrew “Andy” DeMaio
Andrew (Andy) DeMaio, “Andy the Mailman”, 88, passed away March 30, 2017 at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Born in Chester, Pa, he lived in Bridgeton, NJ, Chester, Aston, and for the last 32 years in Wallingford, Pa. He worked for the US Postal Service for over 34 years, 29 of those serving his beloved route including...
Read MoreBernice Costa
Bernice Costa, 82, passed away March 30, 2017 at Crozer Chester Medical Center, Upland, PA. Born in Chester she has been a resident of Brookhaven for 53 years. She had a strong love for the Lord her God, her church, her family, and her pets. Bernice was predeceased by her husband Augustine Costa; her parents...
Read MoreAlbert Fraim
Albert Francis Fraim, Jr., 75 of Parkside Pa, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017 in Englewood N.J., surrounded by family. Albert had recently retired from working 44 yrs. at Penn-Delco Security. He also retired from Scott Paper/Foamex of Eddystone, where he worked for 40 yrs. Albert served as a Marine in Japan where he met...
Read MorePeter Adamonis
Peter P. Adamonis Sr. “Pete” of Upland, PA died peacefully on Sunday March 26, 2017 at his home in the presence of his loving wife and children at the age of 88. Born and raised in Chester, PA, Mr. Adamonis was a 1947 graduate of Saint James High School. He had been a resident of...
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Alice M. Simmons
Alice M. Simmons, 76, passed away March 25, 2017 at Crozer Chester Medical Center, Upland, Pa. She was a graduate of Chester High School, class of 1958, and was a resident of Brookhaven, PA, for the last 53 years. Alice was a loving mother and extremely devoted wife and caretaker to her husband. Alice was...
Read MoreJames Forsyth, Sr.
James Forsyth, Sr., 75, passed away March 22, 2017 at his home. He was born in Chester and resided there his whole life. He was a graduate of St. James Catholic High School, class of 1959 and Delaware Technical Community College. He was an officer for the Chester Police Department from 1969-1993 and after retirement...
Read MoreMiriam Pauline Rhan
Miss Miriam Pauline Rhan, 82, passed away March 15, 2017 at the Wallingford Nursing Home. She was a proud lifelong resident of Chester, Pa. Miriam was a member of The Goodwill Ladies Auxiliary of Chester and The Ladies Auxiliary of Delaware County Fireman’s Association. She was a devoted and loving daughter of the late Paul...
Read MoreWilliam F. Knight, Jr.
William F. Knight, 80, passed away March 12, 2017 at Belvedere Nursing Home, Chester, Pa. Born in Upland, PA, he has been a lifelong resident of Upland and Chester, Pa. He was a graduate of Chester High School, class of 1955. William retired from the Air Force after 20 years of service and went on...
Read MoreJoyce K. Lindsay
Joyce K. Wall Lindsay, 77, went to be the Lord on March 9, 2017. She was currently residing with her son in Hartly, De. She was a very loving, caring, and wonderful lady. She was loved by her 2 sons Kenneth (Ceili) Wall and Bruce (Patty) Wall; her 2 grandchildren Crystal and Zoey; and a...
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Richard “Dick” Runner
Richard “Dick” J. Runner, 83 yrs old, passed on March 7, 2017 at Springfield Hospital. Born on December 19, 1933 he was raised in Chester, PA, and was a long time resident of Swarthmore, PA. He was a graduate of Chester High School and went on to become a Crane operator at Sun Ship, Chester...
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Deborah Sutherland
Deborah M. Sutherland passed away March 4, 2017, at age of 54. She attended Chester High School and graduated with the class of 1980. In her younger days she enjoyed playing softball, riding her motorcycle, and listening to the Monkees. Before retiring, she worked as a paralegal for Miller and Miller in Philadelphia. She was...
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Donna Gonsalves
Donna Gonsalves, 59, passed away February 28, 2017 at her home. Born in Chester she has been a resident of Brookhaven, PA, for the last 23 years. She previously spent time in Media, PA, as well as Salt Lake City, Utah where she went to college. She was a graduate of Sun Valley High School....
Read MoreKeith E. Smith
Keith E. Smith, 35, passed away suddenly February 28, 2017. He was a lifelong Delaware County resident and a graduate of Ridley High School, class of 2000. He was a freelance HVAC contractor. Keith loved the outdoors and truly enjoyed hunting, fishing, and skiing. He was a history buff and an avid Flyers fan. He...
Read MoreRobert F. Frei
Robert F. Frei, 68, passed away February 22, 2017 at Fair Acres Geriatric Center, Lima, Pa. Born in Philadelphia, Pa, he was a long time resident of Brookhaven. For the last 2 years he resided in Fair Acres, Lima, Pa. He was a graduate of Bartram High School. He was a veteran of the United...
Read MoreEdward J. Tallant, III
Edward J. Tallant, III, 79, passed away February 8, 2017 at Cancer Center of America. Born in Philadelphia, Pa, he has been a resident of Brookhaven, PA, for the last 40 years and a previous resident of Aston. He was a graduate of West Catholic High School and Villanova University. He was a Manager for...
Read MoreTheodore “Ted” Stahl
Theodore “Ted” J. Stahl, 96, passed away at his home on February 3, 2017. Ted has been a resident of Brookhaven, PA, since 1960. He worked for Ford Motor Company in Chester for many years as well as FMC. He retired from Stuhl Plumbing Supply in 1985. He was a United States Army and served...
Read MorePhyllis Klingensmith
Phyllis Klingensmith, 94, passed away in Desloge, Missouri where she resided for the last 25 years. She previously lived in Brookhaven, Pa. Up until a month ago she worked for the family restaurant in Missouri. Phyllis was an avid reader and an active member of the local church. She was predeceased by her husband Harold...
Read MoreGary S. Jones
Gary Jones, 57, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, nephew & friend passed away January 8, 2017 at his home. Gary grew up and resided in Media, PA. He was a graduate of Penncrest H.S Class of 1977. Gary spent his time with his wife Nicole and his daughter Rachel, whom he loved dearly. His...
Read MoreKaren Mason
Karen Mason, Medical professional Karen Mason, 67, a former medical professional, died Jan. 8 at a care facility in Chester, PA. The cause was complications from Alzheimer’s Disease, which she had battled for a number of years. Ms. Mason was born in Ridley Park, PA and lived in the area throughout her life. She was...
Read MoreMichael W. Gommer
Michael W. Gommer, 41 Loving husband, father, son and uncle Michael Gommer, 41, of Media, Pa., passed away December 30, 2016. Michael was born in Upland, Pa., raised in Brookhaven, Pa., and is a 1993 graduate of Sun Valley High School. He is also a graduate of the Delaware County Community College Municipal Police...
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