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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.
Joan A. Wills
Joan A. Wills, 77, passed away October 14, 2012 at Crozer Chester Medical Center, Upland, Pa. She was a long time resident of Fairmount, Pa. She worked for Cigna Insurance Co. for 20+ years in the cafeteria. She is survived by 2 children, 11 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren. Graveside service Thursday 10am at Calvary...
Read MoreDolores M. Nichols
Dolores M. Nichols, 65, passed away October 13, 2012 at Taylor Hospice, Ridley Park, Pa. She was born in Chester, Pa, and has been a lifelong resident of Upland, Pa. She was a former employee of Crozer Chester Medical Center as a phlebotomist and Millenium as a secretary. She loved reading and the beach. She...
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Raymond E. Yorden
Raymond E. “Ray” Yorden, 88, passed away October 8, 2012 at his home. Born in St. Benedict, Pa, he has been a long time resident of Brookhaven, Pa. He graduated from Carrolltown High School, class of 1942. He worked for Sacksville Mills in Wallingford, Pa, before becoming the co-owner of Ekridge Construction with his brother...
Read MoreJohn “Ace” Orlando
John E. “Ace” Orlando, 59, passed away October 7, 2012 at Thomas Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa. Born in Philadelphia, Pa, he was a long time resident of Brookhaven, Pa, and lived in Honeybrook, Pa, for the last 4 years. He went to Cardinal O’Hara High School. He worked in the Painters Union District Council 21...
Read MoreTimothy “Tim” Morgan
Timothy A. “Tim” Morgan, 54, passed away October 6, 2012 at Taylor Hospital, Ridley Park, Pa. Born in Chester, Pa, he was a previous resident of Brookhaven, Pa, and had resided in Trainer, Pa, for the last 3 years. He attended Chester High School. He worked for Greif Brothers as a fork lift operator for...
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Delbert “Del” Morgan
Delbert “Del” H. Morgan, 77, passed away September 29, 2012 at Riddle Memorial Hospital, Media, Pa. Born in Bloomsburg, Pa, he was a long time resident of Brookhaven, Pa. He was a graduate from Nether Providence High School, class of 1953. He worked for General Chemical as a plant operator for 27 years before his...
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Helen T. Raftovich
Helen T. Raftovich (nee Petlikowski) was a resident of Brookhaven, Pa, for 47 years. She passed away on September 21, 2012. She was born May 22, 1919 on the family farm in Fagersville, Pa. She was a beloved homemaker and also retired from Sun Rock, Aston, Pa after 15 years of service. She was a...
Read MoreWilliam “Pilky” Pilkington
William “Pilky” Pilkington, 80, passed away September 17, 2012 at his home. Born in Sackville, Pa, he was a current resident of Garnet Valley. He was a former long time resident of Brookhaven, Pa. He retired as a security guard for Penn Terminal in Eddystone, Pa. He loved to go fishing and bowling and was...
Read MoreAllan V. Siekierski
Allan V. Siekierski, 65, passed away September 13, 2012. Born in Chester, Pa, he was a former resident of Lansdowne, Pa, and has lived in Swarthmore, Pa, since 1994. He was a graduate of Eddystone High School, class of 1965. He attended Penn State University, Main Campus. He did architectural work at Granite Run Mall....
Read MoreMary M. Gillespie
Mary M. Gillespie, 81, passed away September 3, 2012 at Taylor Hospice, Ridley Park, Pa. Born in Philadelphia, Pa, she lived in various areas of Pennsylvania and Nalcrest, Fl for 20 years. For the last year she resided in Chestnut Ridge, Chester, Pa. She was a graduate of West Catholic Girls High School. She retired...
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Heather A. Flick
Heather A. Flick, 26, passed away peacefully at her home on August 30, 2012. Born in Upper Darby she has been a resident of Parkside, Pa. She went to Upper Darby High School and graduated from Sun Valley High School, class of 2005. She loved the time she had spent with her son and her...
Read MorePauline A. Sikorsky
Pauline Sikorsky (nee Korch) 80, passed away August 19, 2012 at Kindred Hospital, Broomall PA. Born in Trainer PA, she graduated from Eddystone High School and has been a long time resident of Brookhaven PA. Throughout her professional career she was employed with Baldwin in Eddystone and Viscose in Trainer, did medical billing for various...
Read MoreWilliam J. Greer
William J. Greer, 85, passed away August 19, 2012 at Taylor Hospital, Ridley Park, Pa. Born in Parkside, Pa, he was a long time resident of Brookhaven, Pa. He was a graduate of St. James High School, class of 1947. He was a Post Man for the United States Post Office for 34 years before...
Read MoreJohn “Jack” Carman
John “Jack” Carman, 81, passed away August 10, 2012 at his home. Born in Chester, Pa, he has been a resident of Brookhaven, Pa, for the past 54 years. He worked at Boeing as an Electrician for 29 years before his retirement. He was a life time member of the American Legion Post 926 in...
Read MoreOtha “Artie” Shaw
Otha “Artie” Shaw, 61, passed away August 7, 2012 at his home surrounded by family. Born in Chester, Pa, he has been a long time resident of Parkside, Pa. He was a long time employee of Cott Beverage as a Filler Operator. He enjoyed spending time with his family and going to the shore. Above...
Read MoreRoberta McClure Adam
Roberta McClure Adam, passed away on July 28, 2012 at her home at Riddle Village, Media, Pa. Born in Chester, Pa., she was a resident of Media, Upper Providence, Windsor of Glen Mills and currently at Riddle Village. She graduated from Media High School class of 1951 and Pierce School of Business. She was the...
Read MoreFlorencio R. Pinpin
Florencio R. Pinpin passed away July 26, 2012. His services are pending. Print
Read MoreRobert Lightcap
Robert Lightcap, 90, passed away July 16, 2012 at Fair Acres Geriatric Center, Media, Pa. He had been a longtime resident of Brookhaven, Pa, 19015. He graduated from Pottsville High School. He was a long time employee of Ford Motor Company, Chester, Pa. He retired from FMC in Marcus Hook and the maintenance department of...
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Dorothy “Dottie” Yarnell
Dorothy Yarnell (nee Saedlo), 84, of Brookhaven, Pa, went to see the Lord to share some jokes on July 10, 2012. Dottie, as she was known, loved spending time with her family and friends. She was the proud mother of two sons; Sonny (Linda) Yarnell and Denny (Caroline) Yarnell. She is survived by her loving...
Read MoreMarie F. Sernyak
Marie F. Sernyak, 79, passed away June 17, 2012 at Crozer Chester Medical Center, Upland, Pa. Born in Philadelphia, Pa, she has been a long time resident of Brookhaven, Pa. She graduated from West Catholic High School, class of 1950. She was a manager of Core States Bank (new Wells Fargo) for 30 years before...
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Jeannine L. Soha
Jeannine Lylith Spore Soha (nee Olson), 81, of Brookhaven, Pa, died peacefully at her home June 17, 2012 after a long illness. She was born to the late Clement and Myrtle Olson in Plainfield, NJ, on April 2, 1931. She was a graduate of Nether Providence High School, class of 1949 where she worked for...
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Dominic Cirigliano
Dominic Cirigliano, 86, passed away June 15, 2012 at his home. He has been a resident of Brookhaven, Pa, for the last 52 years. He was a barber who owned the Cirigliano Barber Shop in Broomall and also cut hair at the Overbrook Country Club and on the USS United States. He really enjoyed working...
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Philomena L. Malinowski
Philomena L. Malinowski was born April 10, 1928 and passed away June 2, 2012. She was the baby of five children and was born and raised in Chester, Pa. Philomena worked for 31 years as a telephone operator for Bell Telephone Company and for 20 years as an operator for Crozer Chester Medical Center before...
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Theresa F. Toniazzo
Theresa F. Toniazzo, 86, passed away May 31, 2012 at Riddle Memorial Hospital, Media, Pa. Born in Philadelphia, Pa, she was a long time resident of South West Philadelphia before moving to Brookhaven, Pa, 20 years ago. She graduated from West Catholic High School, class of 1944. She worked for the Common Wealth of Pennsylvania...
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Elizabeth “Betsy” Goldsborough
Elizabeth “Betsy” Goldsborough [nee Carroll], age 62, went home with her Lord on May 19th, 2012, surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a lifelong resident of Brookhaven, PA where she raised her family with her husband, Dennis, of 41 years. Betsy proudly attended both West Chester University and Villanova...
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Gloria Mae Rivers
Gloria Mae (nee Bachman) Rivers, 88 Gloria passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, May 18 at the Crozer Keystone Hospice Residence. She was the beloved wife of Charles Rivers for 66 years. They started their romance at a USO Dance in her home town. Born in Bethlehem, Pa, she was the daughter of...
Read MoreKim E. Thornhill
Kim Thornhill, a lifelong resident of Delaware County, passed away May 14, 2012. Kim was a graduate of Haverford High School and Millersville University. She was retired from the State Department of Public Welfare and the Phillies. A memorial service will be held Friday June 1, 2012 12pm at the Bateman-Allen Funeral Home, 4220 Edgmont...
Read MoreLuther O. Zimmerman
Luther O. Zimmerman, 90, passed away May 11, 2012 in North Cape May, NJ. Born in Philadelphia, he was a long time resident of Aston, Pa, before moving to Villas, NJ 29 years ago. He worked as a truck driver for Arco for 30 years before his retirement. He was a WWII veteran of the...
Read MoreJosephine G. Jablonski
Josephine G. Jablonski, 83, passed away April 25, 2012 at Fair Acres Geriatric Center, Media, Pa. She was a Chester native but spent the last 40 years in Brookhaven, Pa. She graduated from Chester High School, class of 1947. She worked various jobs throughout her life but primarily was a business woman and homemaker. She...
Read MoreRose C. Gregg
Rose C. Gregg, 83, passed away April 24, 2012 at her home. Born and raised in Chester, Pa, she has been a resident of Glen Mills, Pa, for the past 10 years. She attended Chester High School. She really enjoyed crocheting, reading, and crafts but she loved nothing more than spending time with her grandchildren....
Read MoreJeffrey S. Whelan
Jeffrey S. Whelan, 32, passed away suddenly in an automobile accident on April 23, 2012. He was a lifelong resident of Media, Pa. He was a graduate of Penncrest High School, class of 1997. He was an avid Philadelphia sports fan. He loved playing his guitar, fishing, hiking, and spending time with his kids. He...
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William R. Platt Sr.
William R. Platt Sr., 83, passed away April 20, 2012. Born in Media, Pa, he has been a resident of Brookhaven, Pa, since 1962. He attended St. James High School, class of 1946. He worked for Boeing as a manager in transportation for 39 years before his retirement. He loved nothing more than spending time...
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Paul M. Allen II
Paul M. Allen II, 30, passed away April 16, 2012. He lived in Parkside and Aston for most of his life. He attended Sun Valley High School, class of 1999. Paul loved spending time with his daughter, Haley and his niece, Brielle. He was an avid video gamer and really liked to go deep sea...
Read MoreNorma E. Coe
Norma Edna (Ruby) Coe, 84, passed on April 11, after a long illness. She died peacefully surrounded by members of her family. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Alfred R. Coe, Sr. and three sons, Alfred R. Jr., John Marshall and Nelson Grant Coe. She is also survived by three daughter in...
Read MoreMae E. Baker
Mae E. Baker, 76, passed away March 31, 2012 at Foulk Manor North, Wilmington, DE. Born in Myersdale, Pa, she was a resident of Wilmington, De, since 1965. She enjoyed to garden. She is predeceased by her parents Soloman and Mary Brant and her beloved grandson Justin John. She is survived by her loving husband...
Read MoreTheresa M. Cameron
Theresa M. Cameron (nee Gormley), 80, passed away March 31, 2012 at Glen Mills Senior Living, Glen Mills, Pa. Born in Philadelphia, Pa, she was a long time resident of Brookhaven, Pa. She graduated from Hallahan High School in Philadelphia, Pa. She was an active member of Our Lady of Charity Church, Brookhaven, Pa. She...
Read MoreJanet Levy
Janet Levy, 87, passed away March 19, 2012 at Taylor Hospital, Ridley Park, Pa. Born in Ridley Park she was a resident of Glenolden, Pa. She enjoyed bowling and being with her family. She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years Charles Levy, her brother John “Jack” Stephens, and her grandson Michael J. Levy....
Read MoreMichelle E. Hughes
Michelle E. Hughes, 61, of Brookhaven, PA, passed away March 13, 2012, at Jefferson Hospital. She formerly resided in East Lansdowne and Philadelphia. A graduate of W. Catholic Girls High School, she was a career-long employee at Verizon until her retirement and worked part-time at Lee Dental in Springfield. She was a member of the...
Read MoreCatherine Medvid
Catherine Medvid, 95, passed away March 13, 2012 at Taylor Hospice, Ridley Park, Pa. Born in Mahoney City, Pa, she was a long time resident of Brookhaven, Pa. She worked for Ship and Shore. She was an avid Phillies and Eagles fan and really enjoyed going hunting. However, she loved nothing more than being with...
Read MoreLucille C. Whelan
Lucille C. Whelan (nee Cannon), 88, passed away March 4, 2012 at her home in Aston, Pa. She was born in Chester, raised in Linwood, Pa, and has been a resident of Aston, Pa, for the past 40 years. She was a graduate of Ridley Park High School, class of 1941. She worked as an...
Read MoreJacqueline Rose Ryan
Jacqueline Rose Ryan, 75, passed away February 25, 2012 at Taylor Hospice, Ridley Park, Pa. She was a resident of the Toby Farms Section of Brookhaven, Pa. She previously resided in Chester, Pa. She was a graduate of Chester High School, class of 1955. She retired from the Franklin Mint after 25+ years of service....
Read MoreRichard Allen Adam
Richard Allen Adam, 80, passed away February 21, 2012 at Riddle Memorial Hospital, Media, Pa. Born in Philadelphia, Pa, he was a previous resident of Upper Providence, Pa, Windsor in Glen Mills, Pa, and was currently living at Riddle Village, Media, Pa. He was a graduate of Media High School, class of 1948, Pennsylvania Military...
Read MoreCathy Dee Whittington
Cathy Dee Whittington, 56, passed away February 12, 2012 at Crozer Chester Medical Center, Upland, Pa. Born in Chester, Pa, she resided in Brookhaven, Pa, before moving to Parkside, Pa, in 1972. She was a 1973 graduate of Sun Valley High School, and also graduated from Widener College and Neumann University, School of Nursing. She...
Read MoreEdward R. Kluka Sr.
Edward R. Kluka Sr., age 81, died Feb. 4, 2012 at Riddle Memorial Hospital, Media, Pa. Born in Wallingford, Pa., resident of Garden City Section of Wallingford for 57 years. Life long Delco resident. Graduate of Nether Providence High School. Employed with Sun Ship for 25 years, also crossing guard for Nether Providence School Distict...
Read MoreShirley Gilpin
Shirley Gilpin, 87, passed away on January 12, 2012 at Fair Acres Geriatric Center where she has resided for the last 18 months. She was a previous resident of Brookhaven, Pa, for 54 years. She worked at the Wilmington Trust Bank as a home equity loan collector. She was an active member of Our Lady...
Read MoreJoseph G. Wassel
Joseph G. Wassel, 85, passed away January 9, 2012 at Brandywine Hospital. Born and raised in Mahony City, PA, he lived the last 57 years in Brookhaven, Pa. He worked for Phoenix Steel as a rigger for his entire career before his retirement. He belonged to the VFW Post 1521 and loved the outdoors. He...
Read MoreEdward E. “Terry” Handley
Edward “Terry” E. Handley Jr., 69, passed away January 2, 2012 at Crozer Chester Medical Center, Upland, Pa. Born in Darby, Pa, he was a previous resident of Upland, Pa, and lived the past 8 years in Aston, Pa. He was a graduate of Eddystone High School, class of 1961. He was a roofer for...
Read MoreMary Fiorelli
Mary L. Fiorelli, 58, passed away December 30, 2011 at Crozer Chester Medical Center, Upland, Pa. She was a lifelong resident of Chester, Pa. She was predeceased by her parents Catherine and Frank Fiorelli. She is survived by her sister Catherine Gonzalez (Cesar) and her two nieces Kimberly Koterba and Sherry Deprince. Funeral service Friday...
Read MoreMatthew “Matt” Read
Matthew (Matt) P Read, 89 passed away on December 30, 2011. He was a longtime resident of Upland, PA. He was born in Philadelphia, the son of Herbert and Rosella Reynolds Read. Matt was a World War II army veteran – 104th infantry Timberwolves, serving in Europe. He was employed at General Electric for many...
Read MoreTimothy B. Eddis
Timothy B. Eddis, 61 , passed away December 25, 2011 at the Coatesville VA Medical Center. He was a former resident of Parkside, Pa. He was a Vietnam Veteran of the United States Army. He was predeceased by his parents Marie and Robert Eddis and brother Bobby Eddis. He is survived by his siblings; Jacqueline...
Read MoreAnthony A. “Shank” Morroni Sr.
Anthony A. Morroni “Shank”, 88, passed away December 20, 2011 at Crozer Chester Medical Center, Upland, Pa, 19015. Born in Chester, Pa, he has been a resident of Brookhaven, Pa, for the last 48 years. Prior to moving to Brookhaven he lived in Eyre Park, Chester, Pa. He attended Franklin Grammar School. He owned Morroni...
Read MoreFrank G. Comito Sr.
Frank G. Comito Sr., 99, passed away November 13, 2011 at Taylor Hospital, Ridley Park, Pa. Born in Jersey City he grew up in Fairmount Park, Pa. He also resided in Brookhaven, Pa, and most recently lived in Folsom, Pa. He attended Main Line Health Care Senior Center. He was very close with his family...
Read MoreDoris “Shirley” Fraim
Doris “Shirley” Fraim, 76, passed away November 6, 2011 in Lewisberry, Pa. Born in Upland, Pa, she spent the majority of her life residing there. She graduated from Eddystone High School, class of 1953. She worked for the Ship and Shore in the accounting department. She was an active member of Upland Baptist Church and...
Read MoreWilliam “Bill” Simpson
William “Bill” Simpson, 89, passed away October 31, 2011 at Naaman’s Creek County Manor, Garnet Valley, Pa. He has been a resident of Naamans Creek for the past 5 years and was a previous long time resident of Folsom, Pa. He worked for Westinghouse as a Foreman before retiring in 1981. He was a member...
Read MoreDalice W. Cordy
Dalice W. Cordy, 91, died October 28, 2011 at Taylor Hospice in Ridley Park, Pa. A resident of Brookhaven for 46 years. Retired veteran from United States Navy as a lieutenant after 27 years of service in 1967. Earning many medals and citations. After the service Dalice was a naval machinist at the Philadelphia Shipyard...
Read MoreMarie Maida
Marie(nee McDevitt) Donaldson, Maida age 95, died October 26, 2011 at her home in Brookhaven, Pa. A resident of Brookhaven, Pa. for over 25 years, previous resident of South Philadelphia, Pa. Employed as a telephone operator at St. Agnes Hospital in Philadelphia, Pa. Member of Our Lady of Charity Church. She was the wife of...
Read MoreHarry E. Harvey
Harry E. Harvey, 75, passed away suddenly October 16, 2011. Born in Falls, Pa, he has resided in Glen Mills, Pa, for the past 35 years. He was previously a resident of Chester, Pa. He graduated from Eddystone High School, class of 1954, and RETS Electronic School. He worked for Sun Shipbuilding and Dry Dock...
Read MoreWilliam J. Keenan
William J. Keenan, 78, passed away September 27, 2011 at Crozer Chester Medical Center, Upland, Pa. Born in Ridley Park, Pa, he was a resident of Woodlyn, Pa, before moving to Chester, Pa, in 1960. He has resided there ever since. He attended Eddystone High School and worked for Union Carbide as a machinist and...
Read MoreClayton A. Carroll Jr.
Clayton A. Carroll Jr. age 89 of Brookhaven, Pa. died Sept. 19, 2011 at his home. Born in Wilmingtion, Delaware, he was a resident of Brookhaven, Pa. since 1952. Employed with Western Union before working for the Penna. Railroad (Conrail) retiring in 1984. Member of Brotherhood Railroad Trainmen, also UTU United Trainmen Union. Member of...
Read MoreAlice L Spanier
Alice L. Spanier, age 92 of Walligford, Pa. Died Sept. 18, 2011 at the Crozer Chester Medical Center in Upland, Pa. She was a resident of Wallingford, Pa. for over 30 years. Graduate of Chester High School. Employed as a beautician at (Nan’s) and several shops in the Chester area. She also was a Packer...
Read MoreMary A. Tenaglio
Mary A. Tenaglio, 84, passed away September 15, 2011 at her home. Born in Philadelphia, Pa, she has been a long time resident of Havertown, Pa. She went to St. Calistus School. She was an active member of St. Pius X in Broomall where she was a defender of life for the Pro Life Movement....
Read MoreRhoda F. Green
Rhoda F. Green, age 67, passed away on Sept. 4, 2011 surrounded by her loving family at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Born in Chester, Pa. she was the daughter of Benjamin and Elsie Roberts. Graduate of Media High School,she worked various jobs throughout her lifetime where she retired from Riddle Village in 2002. Wife to the...
Read MoreWarren E. Ferguson
Warren E. Ferguson, 92, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2011 at his home. Born in Norwood, Pa, he has been a resident of Upland, Pa, since 1955. He graduated from Glen-nor High School, Class of 1936. He was a machinist for Scott Paper and Sunship. He was a member of the National Honors Society....
Read MoreWarren E. Ferguson
Warren E. Ferguson, 92, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2011 at his home. Born in Norwood, Pa, he has been a resident of Upland, Pa, since 1955. He graduated from Glen-nor High School, Class of 1936. He was a machinist for Scott Paper and Sunship. He was a member of the National Honors Society....
Read MoreJohn H. Speakman
Bateman-Allen Funeral Home, Obituary 610-876-5237, fax 610-876-7395 John H. Speakman, 68, passed away at his home on August 31, 2011. Born in Chester, Pa, he has been a resident of Aston, Pa, for the last 41 years. He was a meat cutter for Medford Meats for 25 years before he retired. He was a veteran...
Read MoreRobert Z. Yancey
Robert Z. Yancey, 71, passed away August 31, 2011 at Belvedere Nursing Center, Chester, Pa. Born in Gastonia, NC, he was a former resident of Wallingford, Pa, and Middletown, Pa. He has resided at Chestnut Ridge, Chester, Pa, for the past 6 years. He graduated from Ocala High School in Ocala, FL. He was a...
Read MoreGeorge D. Howat
George D. Howat, 61, passed away August 30, 2011 at Wilmington Hospital, Wilmington, De. Born in Chester, Pa, he was a longtime resident of Wilmington, De. He attended Chichester High School and graduated from Sun Valley High School class of 1968. He worked for Westinghouse for many years as a pipe fitter. He was a...
Read MoreJohn A. Paddock Sr.
John A. Paddock Sr., 85, passed away August 26, 2011 at Crozer Chester Medical Center, Upland, Pa. Born in Plymouth, Pa, he has been a resident of Brookhaven, Pa, since 1971. Prior to moving to Brookhaven he was a resident of Chester. He worked for Linde Air division of Union Carbide in Essington for 29...
Read MoreBlanche A. Viebahn
Blanche A. Viebahn, 90, passed away August 20, 2011 at Riddle Memorial Hospital, Media, Pa. Born in Chester, Pa, she was a resident of Glen Mills, Pa, for the last 37 years and was a life long resident of Delaware County. She was a graduate of Chester High School where she was the first honor...
Read MoreAndrew E. Minarcik
Andrew Edward Minarcik, 81, passed away on August 11, 2011 at his long time residence in Brookhaven, Pa. He was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pa, and lived in Brookhaven, Pa, for the last 52 years. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Charity Church. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving...
Read MoreGrace J. Donaphon
Grace J. Donaphon (nee Hill), 86, passed away August 2, 2011 at the Court House Convalescent Home, Cape May, NJ. Born in Linwood, Pa, to the late Sarah and Albert Hill she was raised in Chester, Pa, and lived in Brookhaven, Pa, for 30 years. She spent the last 20 years in Cape May, NJ,...
Read MoreCarol Fedele
Carol Fedele (née Hinderliter), 87, passed peacefully on July 30, 2011 at Calvary Fellowship Home, where she recently resided and made many new friends. Fir the past 5 yrs, she lived in Lancaster Co., across the street from a pond, where she loved watching the ducks and geese and occasionally they”d come to visit at...
Read MoreEleanor L. Murray
Eleanor L. Murray (nee Townsend), 81, passed away July 25, 2011 at her home. Born in Chester, Pa, she was a resident of Brookhaven, Pa, for the past 50 years. She graduated from Notre Dame High School. She was an active member of Our Lady of Charity Church, Brookhaven, Pa. She was the beloved wife...
Read MoreWilma Isla Gummel
Wilma Isla Gummel (nee Moore), 84, passed away July 25, 2011 at Taylor Hospice, Ridley Park, Pa. Born in Fairview, KY, she was a resident of Wallingford, Pa, for the past 55 years. She graduated from Wilmore High School, KY. She was a crossing guard for Nether Providence Township and belonged to St. John’s Chyrsostom...
Read MoreRuth M. Lilley
Ruth M. Lilley, 96, passed away July 12, 2011 at Sunrise Assisted Living, Media, Pa. Born in Philadelphia she spent the majority of her life living in Brookhaven, Pa. She graduated from Prospect Park High School, Class of 1932. She belonged to the Ladies Auxiliary American Legion, Aston, Pa. She was predeceased by her parents...
Read MoreMary C. Kelley
Mary Catherine Kelley (nee Malarkey), 88, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2011 with her family at her side. Mary C., recently of Little Flower Manor and Media, was the beloved wife of the late John A. and the devoted mother of her 7 children, Ann Zigrand (Edward), Marian, Christine, Kathleen Kweeder (Eugene), John, Roberta...
Read MoreKenneth L. Smitheman Sr.
Kenneth L. Smitheman Sr., 83, of Aston, Pa, passed away June 21, 2011 at Fitzgerald Mercy Vitas Hospice Unit. Mr. Smitheman was born in Rutledge, Pa. He worked for 38 years at Scott Paper Co. where he retired in 1990. A faithful member of St. Joseph’s Parish in Aston, Pa, Mr. Smitheman was a devoted...
Read MoreFrancis T. Seiverd
Francis T. Seiverd, 71, passed away June 3, 2011 at Kindred Hospital, Broomall, Pa. Born in Chester, Pa, he resided there for most of his life. He attended Chester High School. He owned Edward’s Florist in Parkside for 10 years and also worked for AC Moore in Broomall, Pa, for 7 years as their floral...
Read MoreGeorge M. Donald Jr.
George M. Donald Jr., 69, passed away May 31, 2011 in Brookhaven, Pa. Born in Chester, Pa, he resided in Brookhaven, Pa, until moving to Rehoboth Beach, De, four years ago. He graduated from Chester High School and worked for Scott Paper and Chalmers and Kubeck as a Millwright. He belonged to the Moose Lodge...
Read MoreWilliam R. Shultz
William Shultz, 83, passed away May 17, 2011 at Riddle Memorial Hospital, Media, Pa surrounded by his family. He has been a lifelong resident of Willow Grove, Pa. He graduated from Olney High School, Philadelphia, Pa, and worked for Philadelphia Ball Bearing for 30 years before his retirement. He was an active member of Willow...
Read MoreLee F. Heisler
Lee F. Heisler, 95, passed away May 16, 2011 at King’s Daughter Community Health and Rehab Center of Staunton, Va. Born in Hamburg, Pa, he was currently residing in Waynesboro, Va, and was a former resident of Brookhaven, Pa. He worked for Westinghouse of Lester, Pa, as a sheet metal repairman up until his retirement....
Read MoreEleanor Morris
Eleanor Morris, 90, passed away May 16, 2011 at Crozer Chester Medical Center, Upland, Pa. She has been a lifelong resident of Trainer, Pa, where both her husband and son were the former Chief of Police. She attended Trainer School and worked for Scott Paper from 1941-1944 before she became a devoted family woman. She...
Read MoreHelen DeViese
Helen DeViese, 83, passed away May 14, 2011 at Brandywine at the Gables, and Assisted Living facility, where she resided for the past 2 years in Brick, New Jersey to be near her sister, Dolly Cunningham, and her neice and nephew, Laurie and Mike Cannon and their children. Born in Chester, Pa, she was a...
Read MoreMarianne Verna
Marianne Verna, 96, passed away May 11, 2011 at Brinton Manor, Glen Mills, Pa. Born in Philadelphia she has been a resident of Brookhaven, Pa, for the past 30 years. She worked for Crozer Chester Medical Center, Upland, Pa, as a drug and alcohol counselor for 15 years before her retirement. She was predeceased by...
Read MoreMichelle DiCostanza
Michelle DiCostanza, 50, passed away May 1, 2011 at her home. Born in Upland, Pa, she has resided in Eddystone, Pa, for the last 10 years. She graduated from Ridley High School, class of 1978. She was an LC Representative for QVC for 12 years and formerly worked for Scott Paper. She was a very...
Read MoreJohn A. Haines
John A. Haines, 89, passed away April 24, 2011 at Riddle Memorial Hospital, Media, Pa. Born in Chester, Pa, he resided in Brookhaven until moving to Media, Pa, in 1984. He was a graduate of Chester High School, class of 1940. He worked for Philadelphia Electric Company for 37 years before his retirement. He loved...
Read MoreRobert J. Hostler Jr.
Robert Hostler Jr., 51, went to heaven on April 23, 2011. His is survived by his loving parents Robert Sr. and Kathryn, five sisters Mary Anne, Geri, Rene, Katie, and Tina and his brother Tommy. His funeral services are private. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations...
Read MoreVerna J. Ellis
Verna J. Ellis (nee Carlyle), 70, passed away April 17, 2011. She was a current resident of Aston, pa, and previously lived in Shallotte, NC. She was the beloved wife of Charles O. Ellis for 47 years. She was the daughter of the late James and Leila Carlyle. She was the loving mother of Jeffrey...
Read MoreElbert “Bud” Smith Jr.
Elbert “Bud” H. Smith Jr., 82, passed away April 7, 2011 at Riddle Memorial Hospital, Media, Pa. Born in Upland, he was a resident of Brookhaven, Pa, for the past 53 years. He graduated from Eddystone High School and worked for Sun Company as a lab technician for 40 years before his retirement. He was...
Read MoreJune E. Stubbs
June E. Stubbs passed away April 4, 2011 at her home. Born in Chester, Pa, she resided in Aston until moving to Brookhaven, Pa, in 1985. She graduated from Chester High School and worked for Penn Delco School District as a custodian/cafeteria worker for 30 plus years. She also taught Sunday School at Eddystone Methodist...
Read MoreJohn “Jack” MacCall
John D. MacCall “Jack”, 83, passed away March 31, 2011 at Taylor Hospital, Ridley Park, Pa. Born in Andover, Mass he was a life-long resident of the Garden City section of Wallingford, Pa. He graduated from Nether Providence High School and he was a painter for Boeing for 30 years before his retirement. He was...
Read MorePeter Yatsuk
Peter Yatsuk, the son of Russian immigrants, 93, passed away on March 24, 2011, recently a resident of Medina, OH and a long-time resident of Swarthmore, born in Chester and raised in Philadelphia. Peter was one of the first to enlist in Philadelphia in the US Army during WWII and served in China-Burma. Peter worked...
Read MoreRuth A. Starr
Ruth A. Starr, 72, passed away March 24, 2011 at her home. Born in Chester she was a life long resident of Aston, Pa. She attended Eddystone High School and loved gardening and cooking. She was the wife of the late Richard D. Starr and the sister of the late Harry Howard Jr. She was...
Read MoreSara Meeder
Sara J. Meeder, 92, passed away on March 15, 2011, at Crozer Chester Medical Center due to complications from pneumonia. She was born in 1918 in Chester, Pa., to Dominick and Stella Siedzikowski. Sara attended Chester High School, leaving to work in a textile factory. She was married to the late Russell H. Meeder for...
Read MoreLilla Magnanti
Lilla Magnanti (nee Zizzi) passed away February 28, 2011 at her home. Born in Bisenti, Italy she has been a long time resident of Brookhaven, Pa. She was predeceased by her husband Arturo Magnanti. She was survived by her children Josephine Szostek, Inez Haley, Angela Magnanti, and Laura Magananti; 1 brother and 2 sisters; her...
Read MoreDiane Rebecca Schuster
Diane Rebecca Schuster, 23, passed away suddenly February 14, 2011. She was a resident of Aston, Pa, and was survived by her parents, Deborah (nee Williamson) and David Schuster and her siblings Donna, David, and Daniel. Her funeral service will be Saturday 10:30am at Faith Community Church, 3515 Edgmont Ave., Brookhaven, Pa, 19015. Visitation Saturday...
Read MoreTeresa G. McFadden
Bateman-Allen Funeral Home, Obituary 610-876-5237, fax 610-876-7395 Teresa G. McFadden, 81, passed away February 3, 2011 at Riddle Memorial Hospital, Media, Pa. She has been a long time resident of Brookhaven, Pa. She was the beloved wife of Ira McFadden for the past 60 years, mother of 3 children, sister of 1 brother, grandmother of...
Read MoreTeresa G. McFadden
Teresa G. McFadden, 81, passed away February 3, 2011 at Riddle Memorial Hospital, Media, Pa. She has been a long time resident of Brookhaven, Pa. She was the beloved wife of Ira McFadden for the past 60 years, mother of 3 children, sister of 1 brother, grandmother of 8, and great grandmother of 14. Funeral...
Read MoreJohn C. Suda
John C. Suda, 72, passed away January 25, 2011 at Taylor Hospital. Born in Wilksbarre, Pa, he has been a long time resident of Brookhaven, Pa. He graduated from Chester High School in 1957. He worked at the Ship Yard in Chester for a number of years, followed by 23 years at the Chester Redevelopment....
Read MoreRobert “Bob” J. Kalitz
Robert J. “Bob” Kalitz, 79, passed away on January 19, 2011. Beloved husband of Edna M. Kalitz (nee Kerns). Devoted father of Edna Mae (Richard) Harvey, Robert J. (Michelle), Margaret Moore, John P. (Kelly), Lisa A. (late James) Graham, and Regina M. (Donald) Jackson. Grandfather to 14 loving grandchildren, survived by his 3 sisters Margaret,...
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