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Tony loved classic cars and especially loved art, drawing and painting and taking photos. He took special pleasure in helping people whenever he could. He was always involved with house projects and was a master of interior design. He loved to entertain family and friends, and enjoyed spending hours playing with his dog, Bumper, and with his nieces and nephews. Tony maintained a large collection of vinyl albums, and enjoyed “car talk” with anyone who shared his interest in all kinds of cars. Tony was known for his cooking and his creativity and was a very loving person and someone you could always count on. He was the son of the late Angelo Iannello. He is survived by his loving wife, Lisa Adorno-Iannello; his loyal dog, Bumper; his mother, Lola Iannello; his sister, Lorraine (Paul) Palazzo; his brother, Fran (Patty) Iannello; and his nieces, his nephews, and his cousins. His memorial mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 31 st, at 2:30 P.M. at St. John Fisher Catholic Church, 4225 Chichester Avenue, in Boothwyn. His visitation will be on Tuesday from 1 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. at the church. His burial will be private. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions made to the American Cancer Society, 1615 West Chester Pike, Suite 102, West Chester, Pa. 19382 in memory of Angelo Iannello; or to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, 34 th & Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, Pa. 19104 in memory of Anthony Adorno would be appreciated. Condolences: To send condolences, please use the 'Condolences' option at left. Home | Top | Directions Frances retired after 40 years of service as a comptometer operator at the Baldwin-Lima Locomotive Works, in Eddystone, Pa. Following retirement, she worked as a Tupperware consultant for 20 years. A strong Christian woman, she taught Bible School and Sunday School for over 40 years, and attributed her long life to her love of Jesus Christ. She was also devoted to her family and her community. She served as President of the Prospect Park Women’s Auxiliary and the Prospect Park Federation Club; and was a longtime member of Olivet Presbyterian Church and St. James’ Episcopal Church, both located in Prospect Park, Pa. She also served 30 years as an American Red Cross volunteer. Frances was the daughter of the late Bartholomew and Annie Rees. She was predeceased by her sister, Adelaide Rees, and her brother, Bartholomew Rees, and her grandson, F. Richard Bruner. She is survived by her son, Fritz Robert (Suzanne Albert) Bruner of Essington, Pa.; her daughter, Anne Elizabeth (Albert) Hufnal of Boothwyn, Pa.; her 8 grandchildren; her 17 great-grandchildren; and her 2 great-great-grandchildren. Her memorial service will be held on Tuesday, January 31 st, at 11 AM. At Olivet Presbyterian Church, 10 th & Washington Avenues, in Prospect Park, Pa. Her visitation will be on Tuesday from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the church. Her burial will be private. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions made in Frances’ memory to Olivet Presbyterian Church, 1001 Washington Avenue, Prospect Park, Pa. 19076 or to St. James Episcopal Church, 732 11 th Avenue, Prospect Park, Pa. 19076 would be appreciated. Condolences: To send condolences, please use the 'Condolences' option at left. Home | Top | Directions
He is the loving husband of Donna Bowen DuRoss with whom he celebrated 26 years of marriage this past August. Born in Ridley Park, Pa., he was the son of the late Janet H. Kelly and John B. DuRoss. Gary is survived by his son, Ryan, and two daughters, Chelsea and Shonna. A seasoned boater, Gary loved to spend his summers on the Chesapeake Bay. He devoted his time to taking care of his wife and kids and filling his home with love and laughter. He is survived by his wife Donna his son, Ryan; his daughters, Chelsea and Shonna; his sister, Debbie Daly; his brothers, Stephen Kelly and William Daly. His visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 31 st, from 7 P.M. to 9 P.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike, in Norwood, Pa. His burial will be private. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions made in Gary’s memory to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 555 North Lane, Suite 5010, Conshohocken, Pa. 19428 would be appreciated. Condolences: To send condolences, please use the 'Condolences' option at left. Home | Top | Directions Margaret R. “Marge” Guyer, (Nee Small), 75, a resident of Mullica Hill, N.J. and a former resident of Calamus Estates, Ronks, Pa., and Prospect Park, died peacefully at home with her family by her side on January 15, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gerald and Grace Small; and her son, Daniel Moretti; and her sister, Patricia Glenn. Margie graduated from Chester High School in 1954. She worked for a period of time at the Chester Salvation Army and then Widener University. She was an accomplished baker, operating her own cake business for a number of years. She also did volunteer work with Reach For Recovery, counseling breast cancer patients, having been a breast cancer survivor herself. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Don Guyer; her children, Jerry Moretti (Lorraine), Michael Moretti (Kathy), Laura Moretti, Maria Leotti (Joe), and Don Guyer (Cyndi); her sisters, Geraldine DeWald (Nick) and Grace Cunningham; her 10 grandchildren and her 7 great-grandchildren. Her memorial service will be held on Wednesday, January 18th, at 11:30 A.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike, in Norwood. Her visitation will be on Wednesday from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. at the funeral home. Her burial will be private. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions made in Margie’s memory to the Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Drive, Suite 300, Marlton, N.J. 08053 would be appreciated. Condolences: To send condolences, please use the 'Condolences' option at left.
Home | Top | Directions Carol Clarke Worrell, 69, a longtime resident of Ridley Park, died on January 14, 2012 at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Elwood and Florence Clarke. Carol was a resident of Ridley Park for the last 51 years. She was a longtime member of the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Lester Fire Company and the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Smith-Fox V.F.W. Post #4845 in Essington. She enjoyed shopping on QVC in her spare time. Carol was the wife of the late Robert P. “Babe” Worrell, who died in 2004. She is survived by her sons, Robert P. Worrell, Jr. (Joyce) of Glenolden, Joseph Worrell (Linda) of the Lester section of Tinicum Township, and Frank Worrell of Ridley Park; her seven grandchildren, and her two great-grandchildren. Her funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, January 19th, at 10 A.M. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 1901 Chester Pike, in Eddystone. Her visitation will be on Thursday from 8:30 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike, in Norwood. Her burial will be in Arlington Cemetery in Drexel Hill. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions made in Carol’s memory to St. Rose of Lima Church, 1901 Chester Pike, Eddystone, Pa. 19022-1395 would be appreciated. Condolences: To send condolences, please use the 'Condolences' option at left.
F. Elizabeth “Betty” Price, 81, a longtime resident of Ridley Park, died on January 11, 2012 at The Taylor Hospice Residence in Ridley Park. Born in Philadelphia in 1930, she was the daughter of the late Somers M. and Florence Woolston New. She was employed by Bell of Pennsylvania. Following her marriage, Betty moved to California while her husband, John, was stationed there in the U.S. Army. After his discharge in 1954 they moved to Ridley Park where they lived until moving to Ronks, Pa. in 1996. John and Betty moved back to Ridley Park in 2005. Betty was a long time member of Christ Church in Ridley Park and was Past President of the Women of Christ Church. She was a volunteer at Taylor Hospital for over 30 years, serving four terms as Red Cross Chairperson and a past director of the Needlework Guild. Betty was the mother of the late Virginia E. Price. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, John C. Price; her son, John C. Price, Jr. of Zionsville, Pa.; her daughters, Susan E. Kriebel of Littleton, CO., Janet L. Price of West Chester, and June P. Rushmore of Hatfield, Pa; her sister, Gloria Bilinski of Auburn, Pa.; and her 11 grandchildren. Her memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 14 th, at 11 A.M. at Christ Episcopal Church, Sellers Avenue and Nevin Street, in Ridley Park. The family will receive friends in the Deppich Room at the church at 10:00 A.M. Her burial will be private. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions made in Betty’s memory to Taylor Hospice, P.O. Box 147, Ridley Park, Pa. 19078 would be appreciated. Condolences: To send condolences, please use the 'Condolences' option at left. Home | Top | Directions
She was the daughter of the late Shirley Wonderly and was the mother of the late Carl McBrearty. She is surviived by her daughter, Nina Machado; her son, Eric McBrearty; her father, Jay Wonderly; her granddaughter, Ava Machado; her sisters, Denise Slavin and Dana Smith; and several nieces and nephews. Her memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 12th, at 11 A.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike, in Norwood. Her burial will be private. Condolences: To send condolences, please use the 'Condolences' option at left.
Home | Top | Directions Ellis E. "El-Train" Stringfellow Ellis E. “El-Train” Stringfellow, 69, a resident of Folcroft for the last 40 years, died on January 7, 2012 at his residence. He worked as a truck driver all of his life and was the owner and operator of El-Train Trucking for many years. He enjoyed trips to the casino and loved to listen to all kinds of music. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Marian Stringfellow; his daughters, Alleen Serody (Randy), Apryl Wagner (Kenny), and Gabrielle Arce (Jose Rivera); his sons, Drew and Sean Stringfellow; his sisters, Ann Kauffman (Sid) and Mary Joan Stringfellow; his brother, Earl Stringfellow; his grandchildren, Michael, Brianna, Justin, Caden, and Janessa; his sisters-in-law, Sally Deveney and India Marshall; and many nieces and nephews. His visitation will be on Thursday, January 12th, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike in Norwood. His burial will be private. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions made in his memory to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, 367 East Street Road, Trevose, Pa. 19053, would be appreciated. Condolences: To send condolences, please use the 'Condolences' option at left.
Home | Top | Directions Evelyn Dorothy Schott Moss Tomlinson Evelyn Dorothy Schott Moss Tomlinson, 97, of Ridley Park, died on December 31, 2011 at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park. She was born on May 30, 1914 in Philadelphia to Harry and Grace Schott. Evelyn attended Southern High School and Wildwood High School. She worked at Gimbels, Wanamakers, Keystone Automobile Club, and retired from the Taylor Hospital Lab Department. Evelyn was an active member of Prince of Peace Church in Philadelphia before moving to Ridley Park and became a member of Christ Episcopal Church. She served on many committees and activities in the church and at one time taught Sunday School. She was an active member of the Ridley Park Young at Heart and a founding member of the Nassau Swim Club. For many years she did volunteer work at the Schoolhouse Senior Center in Folsom. Evelyn married George Oliver Moss on May 6, 1936. He died in 1968. She then married John “Jack” Tomlinson on September 15, 1972. He died in 1995. She is survived by her son, Gary Moss (Linda); her grandchildren, Gary J. (Kelly), and James Moss & Barbara (Jason) Ferri; her great-grandchildren, Heather Moss, Danielle Moss, Sydney Moss, Kailey Ferri, Adisson Ferri, and Parker Ferri; and her God-daughter, Lynne Fry Rubolino. Her memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 5th, at 11 A.M. at Christ Episcopal Church, Sellers Avenue and Nevin Street, in Ridley Park. The family will receive friends at the church immediately following the Service. Her burial will be private. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions made in Evelyn’s memory to Christ Episcopal Church, 104 Nevin Street, Ridley Park, Pa. 19078 would be appreciated. Condolences: To send condolences, please use the 'Condolences' option at left.
Home | Top | Directions Heather Ann O’Rangers, age 27, of Brookhaven, a beloved mother and daughter, peacefully passed away at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia on December 26, 2011. She loved her son, spending time with her family and friends, and vacationing in Wildwood, N.J. Heather was predeceased by her maternal grandparents, Ann and George Loveland; and her paternal great-grandparents, Angelo and Violet O’Rangers. She is survived by her son, Steven O’Rangers; her father, Mark O’Rangers (Jackie); her mother, Karen Liberty O’Rangers (Richard); her grandparents, Abramo and Anne O’Rangers; her aunts and uncles, Mike and Joann O’Rangers, Danny and Janine O’Rangers, Richard and Pam O’Rangers, David Liberty, Bob Liberty, and George Loveland; and her cousins, Michael, Ashley, Lindsey, Mason, and Justin O’Rangers. Her memorial service will be held on Friday, December 30th, at 11 A.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike, in Norwood. Her visitation will be on Friday from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the funeral home. Her burial will be private. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions made in Heather’s memory to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Road, 2nd Floor, Bethesda, MD 20814 would be appreciated. Condolences: To send condolences, please use the 'Condolences' option at left.
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George served in the U.S. Army for four years stationed in Hawaii. Golfing was his passion. Other hobbies included music, baseball, and football. He worked for a family construction company for over 30 years as a project manager. George was a quality carpenter and master of many building skills. A “Celebration of His Life” will take place on Sunday, January 15th, at 7 P.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike, in Norwood. We are looking forward to family and friends attending. Do come, “Bones” would like that. Condolences: To send condolences, please use the 'Condolences' option at left.
Home | Top | Directions Margaret C. Smith (Nee Copeland) “Copie”, age 90, of Lima Estates in Lima, Pa., died on December 11, 2011. She was the wife of the late Melville H. Smith. She is survived by her son, Kimber Allan Vought and his wife, Louise; her brother, Edgar Glenn Copeland and his wife, Marlene; her step-daughter, Lynne Pearson Smith; and her nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Memorial Service on Saturday, December 17th, at 11 A.M. at the Auditorium of Lima Estates, 411 N. Middletown Road, in Lima, Pa. Her interment will be private. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions made to Woodley House, Potomac Residence Club, Inc., in memory of Copie’s uncle, Edgar P. Copeland, 2711 Connecticut Ave. N.W., Washington, D. C. 20008 would be appreciated. Condolences: To send condolences, please use the 'Condolences' option at left.
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Richard J. "Murph" Murphy, Jr. Richard J. “Murph” Murphy, Jr., 78, a longtime resident of Claymont, Delaware and a former Delaware County resident, died on December 7, 2011 at The Taylor Hospice Residence in Ridley Park, Pa. Mr. Murphy was a resident of Claymont, Delaware for the last 35 years. He was employed as a plumber working with Local #690 in Philadelphia for many years until his retirement. He was a veteran of the Korean War having served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his daughter, Bernadette Boudreau of St. Petersburg, Florida; his sons, Richard Murphy, III of Townsend, Delaware and Dennis Murphy of West Chester, Pa.; his brothers, Edward, John, and Francis Murphy; his sisters, Roseanne Rockwell and Mary Swan; and his grandchildren, Sean, Marissa, William, Jessica, Kevin, and Colin. His funeral service will be held on Sunday, December 11th, at 3:30 P.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike, in Norwood, Pa. His visitation will be on Sunday from 2 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. at the funeral home. His burial will be private. Condolences: To send condolences, please use the 'Condolences' option at left.
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William “Bill” Krotow, 78, a longtime resident of Middletown Township, died on December 6, 2011 at his residence. Bill was a resident of Middletown Township for the last 44 years. He was a graduate of Girard College and was a 1959 graduate of Temple University. He had served in the U.S. Army in Europe for a period of time. He was employed as a manufacturer’s representative for the Kenneth B. Erdman Co. in Erdenheim for many years until his retirement. Bill was a 44 year member of the First Presbyterian Church of Chester having served as an Elder and a Deacon. He was currently a member of Middletown Presbyterian Church. Bill was active in Indian Guides when his boys were growing up. He enjoyed hunting, playing tennis, and always looked forward to “poker night”. He is survived by his wife Margaret; his sons, Stephen and his wife, Geri; and Michael and his wife, Wendy; his sister, Wanda; his brothers, Joseph and Walter; and his grandchildren, Alex, Ellen, Jack, and Anna. His visitation will be on Friday, December 9th, from 7 P.M. to 9 P.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike, in Norwood. His funeral service and burial will be private. Condolences: To send condolences, please use the 'Condolences' option at left.
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Steven John Gallagher, 44, a resident of Secane, died on December 4, 2011 at his residence. He is survived by his parents, William and Eileen Gallagher; his brother, William J. Gallagher; his sisters, Eileen Gallagher and Mariann Cardonick; and his dear friend, Debby. His memorial service will be held on Friday, December 9th, at 11 A.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike in Norwood. His visitation will be on Friday from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the funeral home. His burial will be private. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions made in Steven’s memory to Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1028 School Street, Sharon Hill, Pa. 19079 would be appreciated. Condolences: To send condolences, please use the 'Condolences' option at left.
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Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Harry and Edna Moser. Harry was a graduate of the former Glen-Nor High School. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Navy. Harry was employed as a tool and die maker at Delaware Tool & Die Co. in Darby for 45 years until his retirement. He enjoyed working with wood in his spare time and was always seen working in his garden and yard. Harry was a longtime member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Norwood. He was the husband of the late Brenda J. Moser who died in October of this year. He is survived by his niece, Sandra Hess and her husband, Ron, of Ridley Park; his nephew, John Texter of Norwood; and his many other nieces and nephews. His funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 3rd, at 10 :30 A.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike in Norwood. His visitation will be on Saturday from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. at the funeral home. His burial will be in Lawn Croft Cemetery in Lower Chichester Township. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions made in Harry’s memory to the Memorial Fund of Immanuel Lutheran Church, 501 Chester Pike, Norwood, Pa. 19074 would be appreciated. Condolences: To send condolences, please use the 'Condolences' option at left.
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M. Joan Hurst, 77, a longtime resident of Ridley Park, died on November 21, 2011 at Riddle Village in Media. Born in Ridley Park, she was the daughter of the late Herbert Gordon Hurst and Mabel Devitt Hurst. She was employed as an executive secretary at Boeing for 38 years until her retirement. Joan was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Ridley Park for many years. She is survived by her aunt, Eleanor Goodwin of Ridley Park; and her cousins, W. James Goodwin of Albuquerque, New Mexico; J. Thomas (Sandy) Goodwin of Lewes, Delaware; J.P. Torrez of Tacoma, Washington; and Abby Alley of Jonesport, Maine. Her funeral service and burial were held privately. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions made in Joan’s memory to Elwyn, 111 Elwyn Road, Elwyn, Pa. 19063 would be appreciated. Condolences: To send condolences, please use the 'Condolences' option at left.
Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Margaret Stickley. Margaret was a resident of Oxford, Pa. for the last 30 years, having lived in the Woodlyn section of Ridley Township for many years prior to that. Margaret was employed as a waitress at the Melrose Diner in Philadelphia for 25 years until her retirement. She was an avid bowler and bowled in many of the local bowling leagues. She enjoyed knitting and loved to crochet and read in her spare time as well as being with her family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Donald Jester; her son, Paul Jones and his wife, Carol, of Venice, Florida; her daughters, Marjorie Shoemaker and her husband, Gary, of Anaheim, Cal. and Debra Field and her husband, Jim, of Essington; her sister, Edna Mae Stickley of Miami, FL; her 6 grandchildren; and her 14 great-grandchildren. Her funeral service will be held on Friday, November 18th, at 11 A.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike, in Norwood. Her visitation will be on Friday from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the funeral home.Her burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Collingdale. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions made in Margaret’s memory to The Friends of Fair Acres, P.O. Box 496, Lima, Pa. 19037 would be appreciated. Condolences: To send condolences, please use the 'Condolences' option at left.
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Stacie Lee Burnell, 36, a resident of She was a child of God and is now resting in His arms. Stacie left her legacy of great love for her daughter, Sadie Burnell, and her surviving family; mother, Nancy L. Shedlo; father, Barry Burnell, Sr.; step-father, Mitchell Shedlo; Sisters, Kimberly Carr and Carrie McDevitt, and the late Michele Carney; brother, Barry Burnell, Jr.; grandmother, Helen Hellings; and her numerous nieces and nephews. Her Funeral Service and burial were held privately. Condolences: To send condolences, please use the 'Condolences' option at left.
Gean was born in Roxborough and lived in North Philadelphia before moving to Ridley Park. She was the daughter of the late Paul and Clara Posey. She worked at the Budd Co. but spent most of her working years at Philadelphia Electric retiring from the Sales Office in Chester in 1988 after 34 ½ years. She was a member of the PECO Quarter Century Club. Gean was very active with the Order of the Eastern Star having been a member of the West Philadelphia / Friendship Chapter #551, where she was Worthy Matron in 1979-80, 1986-87, and again in 1997-98. She also served as District Deputy Grand Matron in 1987-88. Gean enjoyed cross stitch and watching the Phillies. Gean was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Walter A. Waite, Sr.; and her son, Wayne A. Waite. She is survived by her son, Walter A. Waite, Jr.; her daughter-in-law Joan; her grandson, Mark and his wife, Suzanne; her great-grandson, Mark; and great-granddaughter, Nicole. Her funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 10 th, at 11 A.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike, in Norwood.Her visitation will be held on Thursday from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. and on Wednesday evening from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. at the funeral home. Eastern Star Service will be 7 P.M. on Wednesday evening. Her burial will be in Edgewood Memorial Park in Concord Township. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions made in Gean’s memory to Taylor Hospice, P.O. Box 147, Ridley Park, Pa. 19078 would be appreciated. Condolences: To send condolences, please use the 'Condolences' option at left. Home | Top | Directions
Susan G. “Sue” Greer, 85, a former longtime resident of Born in While living in She is the wife of the late John C. “Jack” Greer, a well known local funeral director who died in July of this year. Home | Top | Directions
Born in Conshohocken, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Florence Strycharz. Mrs. Scott was a resident of Folcroft for 50 years before moving to Chestnut Ridge in Chester in 2009 where she lived for 2 years. She also maintained a summer home with her late husband at West View Shores on the Eastern Shore in Maryland. Mrs. Scott was a skilled seamstress who loved to sew and made much of the clothing her daughters wore growing up. She was also an avid bowler and bowled in many of the local leagues. She was also an avid Eagles fan who could not be disturbed while watching a game. She was devoted to her family, and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Scott was the wife of the late William J. Scott, who died in 2004. She was also predeceased by a son, Billy Scott, and a grandson, Eric Frustillo. She is survived by her daughters, Eleanor Thomas of Elkton, Maryland and Joyce (husband Frank) Frustillo of Norwood; her son, Joseph (fiancée Tracy) Scott of Philadelphia; her sister, Margaret Pfander of King of Prussia; her brother, Clarence Strycharz of Norristown; her 11 grandchildren; and her great-granddaughter. Her funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, November 7 th at 11 A.M. at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, on Mohawk Avenue, in Norwood. Her visitation will be on Monday from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike, in Norwood. Her burial will be in Saints Peter & Paul Cemetery in Marple Township. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions made in Eleanor’s memory to Susan G. Komen For The Cure, 125 S. 9 th Street, Suite 202, Philadelphia, Pa. 19107 would be appreciated. Condolences: To send condolences, please use the 'Condolences' option at left. Home | Top | Directions
Eugene “Gene” V. Anthony, Jr., 64, a lifelong resident of
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He is the loving husband of the late Carol L. Anthony, who died in 2001.
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He was an avid Phillies fan and Eagles fan, and especially enjoyed the “throwback” uniforms from the Eagles of the 1960’s to the present day.
He was known for his colorful stories of his early years and the “good old days."
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Robert W. “Bob” Thompson died on October 8, 2011 at the Lima Estates Medical Facility shortly after his 95th birthday. He was a longtime resident of
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In the past he was a member of Barnstormers in Ridley Park where he enjoyed serving as a Production Manager, working on sets and most of all he enjoyed the camaraderie.Bob then became an ardent member of Scott Arboretum at
He was predeceased by a son, Robert W. Thompson, Jr.; and his brother, Walter Thompson.
He is survived by his son, Wayne Thompson and his wife, Joyce, of
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Brenda J. Moser, 90, a longtime resident of Born in She will be remembered as a woman who was devoted to her family and was an avid Phillies fan. She was predeceased by her sister, Virginia Cummings. She is survived by her devoted husband, Harry Moser; her son, Andrew Warren of Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions made in Brenda’s memory to Condolences: To send condolences, please use the 'Condolences' option at left. Home | Top | Directions
Born in West Grove, Pa., he was the son of the late Robert and Barbara Buck. He was a resident of the Folsom section of Ridley Township for many years, and was a former resident of the Essington section of Tinicum Township. Mr. Buck was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army. He was employed as a welder at the Westinghouse Electric plant in Lester for 38 years until his retirement. He was also a very skilled carpenter and shared many projects he worked on with his family. Most of all, he loved to spend time with his family. He was predeceased by his brothers, Stanley, Robert, William, Charles, Ernest, Joseph, and George Buck, and his sisters Dorothy and Barbara. He is survived by his loving wife, Lucy (nee Wood) Buck; his daughters, Doreen (Richard) Gavetti of Holmes and Lisa (Athanasios) Papadopoulos of Williamstown, N.J.; his loving grandchildren, Richard and Steven Gavetti, Andreas, Maria, Alexandra, and Michaela Papadopoulos; his great-grandson, Anthony Steven Gavetti; and his sisters, Phyllis Schatzman of Turnersville, N.J. and Margaret Doverstein of New Castle, Del. and his many nieces and nephews. His funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 6 th, at 11 A.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike, in Norwood. His visitation will be on Thursday from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the funeral home. His burial will be in Lawn Croft Cemetery in Linwood, Pa. Contributions: Made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, (For Prostate Cancer Research), 1615 West Chester Pike, Suite 102, West Chester, Pa. 19382 would be appreciated. Condolences: To send condolences, please use the 'Condolences' option at left. Home | Top | Directions
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Mrs. Petersen was an active volunteer with the Delaware County Special Olympics for many years and was a volunteer at the
She is survived by her two sons, Eric Petersen and his wife, Carolyn, of
Her funeral service will be held on Monday, October 10th, at 11 A.M. at the
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Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Kelly. Mary was a resident of Norwood for the last 48 years. She was employed as a receptionist at the W.W.F. Paper Company in Southwest Philadelphia for a period of time and then worked in the same capacity for Apple Vacations for a number of years before her retirement. Mary was a member of the St. Gabriel Church Parish for many years. She loved to cook for her family and enjoyed traveling whenever she could. She will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Mary loved to laugh with family and friends and enjoyed life to its fullest. She was the wife of the late George R. Wasson, who died in 2010. She was also predeceased by her brother, Joseph Kelly, and her sister, Peggy Manion. She is survived by her daughter, Mary (Michael) Maccario of Springfield; her sons, George R. (Linda) Wasson of Norwood and David J. (Chris) Wasson of Springfield; her sister, Anna Jean Curran of Holmes; her grandchildren, Nick, Michael, Mary, Sean, Lauren, Kristen, Matt, David and Dan; her great-grandchildren, Brendan, Kailey, Adrianna, and Maddex. Her funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, September 26 th, at 10 A.M. at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, on Mohawk Avenue, in Norwood. Her visitation will be on Monday from 8:30 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. and on Sunday evening from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike, in Norwood. Her burial will be in Arlington Cemetery in Drexel Hill. Condolences: To send condolences, please use the 'Condolences' option at left. Home | Top | Directions
Born in Ridley Park and raised in Prospect park, he was the son of the late Harry and Veronica Fleming. He attended Prospect Park High School. Mr. Fleming was employed as a carpenter at Westinghouse for 32 years until his retirement in 1982. A skilled carpenter, he worked on many projects around the house but also did carpentry work part-time for many people throughout the local area. During the 1940’s, he was very active in the Boy Scouts in Prospect Park. Mr. Fleming was a member of the Prospect Hill Baptist Church in Prospect Park for 60 years. Most important in his life were his family and his church. He is the husband of the late Mildred “Betty” Fleming, who died in January of this year. He is also predeceased by his brothers, Russell and John; and his sister, Anna Elizabeth Seigel. He is survived by his son, David J. Fleming, Jr. and his wife, Barbara of Glenmoore, Pa.; his daughter, Dr. Lynne Leach and her husband, Joe, of San Bernardino, California, and formerly of Media; his three grandsons, Jeffrey (Michele) and Andrew (Susanne) Fleming and Adam (Melissa) Leach; and his four great-grandchildren. His funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 24 th, at 10:30 A.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike, in Norwood. His visitation will be on Saturday from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. at the funeral home. His burial will be in Edgewood Memorial Park in Concord Township. Contributions: Instead of flowers, contributions made in David’s memory to the Fleming Scholarship Fund, c/o Board of Deacons, Prospect Hill Baptist Church, 703 Lincoln Avenue, Prospect Park, Pa. 19076 would be appreciated. Condolences: To send condolences, please use the 'Condolences' option at left.
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Born and raised in Clifton Heights, she was a resident of Ridley Park before moving to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware about ten years ago. Pat was a graduate of Upper Darby High School, Class of 1959. A successful business woman for most of her life, Pat was most proud of being a homemaker for her family during her sons growing years. She has been the owner and operator of Starr Associates, a home healthcare agency business in Ridley Township for the past 23 years. Pat enjoyed her time down at the beach at her Rehoboth Beach house. But, the thing that she enjoyed and cherished the most was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was predeceased by her sister, Marie “Micki” Stirling Sakers. She is survived by her husband, James Bart of Ridley Park; her four caring sons, Joseph (Diane) of Ridley Park, Kenneth (Stacy) of Folsom, James (Dorothy) of Ridley Park, and Edward (Melissa) of Folsom; her grandchildren, Nicole, Kenny, Joseph, Sean, James, Olivia, Ava, Parker, Logan, and Reece; and her brother, Edward Condon, Jr. Her funeral service will be held on Monday, September 19 th, at 7 P.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike, in Norwood. Her visitation will be on Monday from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. at the funeral home. Her burial will be private. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions made in Pat’s memory to the American Lung Association, 527 Plymouth Road, Suite 403, Plymouth Meeting, Pa. 19462 would be appreciated. Condolences: To send condolences, please use the 'Condolences' option at left.
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Edwin D. Watt, 93, a longtime resident of Glenolden, died on September 11, 2011 at The Masonic Home of Delaware in
Born in
He was employed as a Lab Assistant at the Gulf Oil Company for many years until his retirement in 1980. Mr. Watt was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army.
He was a member of Olivet Presbyterian Church in
Mr. Watt will be remembered as a man who was devoted to his family.
He is survived by his daughters, Mitzi Driscoll of
His funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 15th, at 11 A.M. at Olivet Presbyterian Church, 10th &
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Mr. Carey was born on September 15, 1935 in Southwest Philadelphia, the son and one of 10 children of Harry and Catherine (Webberly) Carey. Mr. Carey worked for over 45 years at his one and only lifelong job at Felix & Ericson Co., resurfacing bowling alley lanes. He was a dedicated hard working man, who enjoyed nothing less than providing for his family. He also enjoyed watching the Phillies, Eagles, and boxing matches on TV. He also enjoyed proudly attending his children’s and grandchildren’s swim meets. But his most favorite of all, after retiring was sitting on his own porch, with his wife Marie and beloved dogs, especially Molly. He is survived by his wife Marie June Carey (Zellner) of Ridley Park; his son Sam Carey (Jenny) of Folsom; his daughters, Marie Hastings (late Joe) of Prospect Park, Linda Bustin (John), and Joanne Taziole (Don) both of Ridley Park; his grandchildren, Joey, Brian, Madie, Sarah, Jennifer, Amanda, Johnny, Michael, Melissa, and Donnie; his great-granddaughter, Isabella; his brothers, Harry, Thomas, Richard, and Ronald; and his sisters, Doris and Catherine. His funeral service and burial will be private. Contributions: Memorial contributions made in his name to the American Red Cross (For the Blood Bank), 2221 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19103 would be appreciated.
Born in Philadelphia on April 14, 1922, she was the daughter of the late W. Earl and Verna Bressler Cuthbert. Verne was a 1940 graduate of Ridgway High School and a 1945 graduate of Clarion University. A dedicated teacher and educator all her life, she taught at Johnsonburg, Hazelhurst, Eddystone, Ridley Junior High School, and Norwood Elementary School, retiring in 1984. She was a longtime member of Norwood United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir and taught Sunday School for many years. Preceded in death were her beloved sons, Wynn Harper Bixby and Marshall Lee Bixby. She is survived by her loving husband, Jack W. Bixby; her children, Jack W. Bixby, Jr. (Jan) of Lancaster, Pa., James Richard Bixby (Joyce) of Boothwyn; her daughters-in-law, Barbara Bixby of Chestertown, MD and Laurel Bixby of Newtown Square; her grandchildren, Wyatt Bixby, Shane Bixby (Erica), Stephanie Gaffney (Greg), and Kelly Bixby; and her sister, Lorrayne Fogg of Millersville, Pa. Her memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 17 th, at 11 A.M. at Norwood United Methodist Church, 315 Chester Pike, in Norwood, Pa. Her visitation will be on Saturday from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the church. Her burial will be private. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions made in Verne’s memory to Norwood United Methodist Church, 315 Chester Pike, Norwood, Pa. 19074 would be appreciated. Condolences: To send condolences, please use the 'Condolences' option at left. Home | Top | Directions
Born in Feasterville, Pa., he was the son of the late Matthew S. Epright, Sr. and Ida Plumley Epright. He was a resident of the Folsom section of Ridley Township for the last 60 years. Mr. Epright was employed as a refrigeration mechanic having worked for the Abbott and Breyer Companies and Dairy Industries before going into business for himself for a number of years before his retirement. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Army Company B 1306 Engineer Regiment in the European, African, and Middle Eastern Theaters. He was proud to have served in the unit that built the bridges for General Patton’s Third Army during the war. Mr. Epright enjoyed working on cars in his spare time and loved all kinds of animals. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth H. Epright, his son, David M. Epright, and his brothers, Theodore and William “Bill” Epright. He is survived by his children, Alan Epright with Sue Ladislaw, Gary Epright with Kristine, and Lisa Fielding with James; his sister, Lidie Lalli; his grandchildren, Matthew Epright, Mary Towle-Hilt (David), and Elizabeth Epright; his two sisters-in-law, Nancy and Grace Epright; and his great-grandchild, Connor. His funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 13 th, at 11 A.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike, in Norwood. His visitation will be on Tuesday from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the funeral home. His burial will be in Media Cemetery with military honors. Contributions: In Lieu of flowers, contributions to the Salvation Army, 151 West 15th St., Chester, Pa. 19013 would be appreciated. Condolences: To send condolences, please use the 'Condolences' option at left.
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He was born and lived his entire life in Norwood the son of the late Ernesto and Emelia (nee Maranino) Soprano and was predeceased by all of his brothers and sisters, Ralph of Mantua, N.J., Rose Paullin of Prospect Park, Louise, John, and Joseph all of Norwood. He attended Glen-Nor High School, Class of 1938, and was the Quarterback of their Football Team.
Tony served in the U.S. Army’s 9th Infantry Division during World War II from 1941 to 1945 and participated in the Invasion of Omaha Beach in
He was a member of St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church of Norwood and was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Post #7213 and the American Legion Post #507 both of
He was the Plumbing Inspector of Norwood from 1968 to 1996. Among his many awards was he was the recipient of the prestigious Harry Pettit Award in 1988 for being
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions made in Tony’s memory to The Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway,
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Born in
“Pop” was a longtime member of Teamsters Local #169. He was one of the founding members of the Prospect Park Boys and Girls Club. He was a member of the Prospect Park Fire Police for many years. “Pop” was a member of the Knights of Columbus La Bria Council in
“Pop” served in the U.S. Navy between World War II and the Korean War.
He was pre-deceased by several brothers and sisters.
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Born in
She will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife and mother.
Mrs. Davey was the wife of the late Robert J. Davey, who died in 1989
She is survived by her loving son, Brian Davey; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions made to Susan G. Komen for The Cure,
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Mr. Moore was born May 19, 1929 in
Mr. Moore is survived by his wife of 54 years, Rose Gallo Moore; a Son, Robert K. Moore of Collingdale; two daughters, Monica Armstrong of
His memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 9th, at 11:30 A.M. at the
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After graduating from
Heb’s (a.k.a. Bob) career focus began in statistical quality control at General Motors and Ford, followed by several decades managing fleet maintenance at Sealtest Foods and Modern Handling Equipment. In 1976, Heb returned to his origins in quality control at Boeing Vertol, where he worked until his retirement in 1995. Throughout his career and retirement, Heb was active in numerous professional groups. He was also a participant at the
Heb was fiercely independent, and loved his house and living in Swarthmore. He continued to be highly mobile, still regularly driving to events with friends and getting around with his trusty walker. He never lost his passion for automobiles, old and new. Heb remained close with many of his Swarthmore classmates, helping to organize class reunions. He also helped organize Swarthmore Memorial Day ceremonies, was active in the Trinity Episcopal Church and
Heb was always ready with a story or opinion, and any gathering soon filled with his contagious raucous laughter. He was a role model for living your life with joy and a positive attitude, letting setbacks go without upset or complaint, and focusing on what was fun and good to be shared with friends and family.
Pre-deceased by his wife and high school sweetheart, Florence Whitsit Butler, and son Michael Harkness, Heb will be remembered with tears and laughter by his daughtersConnie Dixon (Doug), Barbara Damiani, Patricia Butler, Marguerite (Peggy) Harkness;His sons, Robert Butler (Sylvia), and Jonathan Harkness (Marie-Anne); seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren; and former wife Dorothy Bernard McElhenny.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, August 22nd, at 11:30 A.M. in Alumni Auditorium on the Widener campus.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the
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Born in Darby, he was the son of the late John H. and Jane Tinley. He was a 1966 graduate of
John served in the U.S. Army in
He was employed as a distributor at QVC for 20 years. He was an active member of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in
John will be remembered as a loving and caring son, brother, and friend
He is survived by his sister, Elizabeth Tinley; and his brother, David Tinley
His funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 6th, at 10 A.M. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 128 Chester Pike, in
Contributions: Made in John’s memory to Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry,
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Born in
Mrs. Koshetar was an avid gardener who was known for her beautiful garden. She was also a skilled seamstress and loved to cook and bake and spend time in her kitchen.Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family. She will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
She was the wife of the late Paul Koshetar, Sr., who died in 1997
She is survived by her son, Paul Koshetar, Jr. and his wife, Marilyn of Woodbridge, Va.; her daughters, Joyce Koshetar, D.D.S. and Nancy Koshetar, D.D.S., both of Folsom; her grandchildren, Tara (husband Brent) and Paul W.; and her great-granddaughter, Ava
Her funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 26th, at 11 A.M. at the
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She was born in
She was predeceased by her husband, Edward H. Rappold in 1975.
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Born in
Jack was a well known local funeral director who worked at the Griffith Funeral Chapel in
He was also a part-time instructor teaching accounting for 10 years at the American Academy-McAllister Institute of Mortuary Science in
Active in the community, Jack served on the Prospect Park Borough Council for a period of time, also serving as Treasurer of the Borough and later was the Borough Tax Collector for a number of years. As a member of the Prospect Park Fire Company he also was the Treasurer of the Prospect Park Firemen’s Relief Association. He was presented with the
Jack was a longtime member of the Olivet Presbyterian Church in
He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army in the North African, Middle Eastern, and Italian Theaters. He was a member of American Legion Post #507 in
Jack was a talented musician, and played in a band sponsored by the Kiwanis Club called the “Special K’s” for a number of years. He also enjoyed boating on the Delaware River and
He at one time was a member of the Delaware County Funeral Directors Association and the Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association.
Jack was a sensitive and caring person who for many years helped people through some very difficult times
He is survived by his wife, Susan Gonzalez Greer; his children, Donna Bleiler, Jane Greer, and John Greer, III; and his grandchildren, Lynn and Jeff.
Contributions: Made in Jack’s memory to the Memorial Fund of Olivet Presbyterian Church,
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Bud was raised in Glenolden and was a 1960 graduate of
He was a 35 year employee of
Survivors: Bud was the beloved best friend and husband of Janice Bray Myers; he was the loving father of Eugene R. “Bud” Myers, III (Linda), Suzanne Dissinger (Floyd), and Debra Myers (Bruce Pollock); and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Mimi Barretta (Bill); brother Billy; Mother-in-law Bette Bray; and many in-laws, nieces, and nephews.
His memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 13th, at 6 P.M. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 128 Chester Pike, in
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He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Dolores (Mertz) Hunt; his four children, Russell Baker Hunt, III (Stacie Levengood), Deborah Withelder (Richard); Pamella Lawrence (John); and William Hunt (Lee Smith); his brothers, Ralph Hunt of
His Funeral Service and interment will be held privately.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions made in his memory to St. Matthew Lutheran Church,
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Born in
Mr. Eddy was a veteran of the Korean War having served in the 23rd Infantry Regiment in the U.S. Army. He received the Purple Heart for injuries he suffered in
Mr. Eddy worked for many years with A.H. Wirz Company in
He was a 55 year member of Olivet Presbyterian Church in
He loved fishing, especially at the
Mr. Eddy was predeceased by a daughter, Sharon Eddy Hunter.
His funeral service will be on Tuesday, June 28th, at 7:30 P.M. at Olivet Presbyterian Church, 10th &
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She was the wife of the late William W. Bair.
She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Hall of Canton, Michigan; her son, William Bair II of Bear,
Contributions: In stead of flowers, contributions in Pat’s memory made to the family in care of The Griffith Funeral Chapel,
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Born in
Mrs. Vogel was a graduate of The Friends Select School and was a graduate of
She was a longtime member of the First Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia, where she served on the Church Board and served the church in various capacities over the years. She was at one time very active with fundraising and charity work connected to the Hospital of the
Mrs. Vogel was the wife of the late Adolph W. “Whitten” Vogel, M.D., a well known ophthalmologist who practiced for many years in
She is survived by her cousins, Mary Louise Eaton and Alyssa Marsh; and her brothers-in-law, John W. Vogel and the Hon. William W. Voge.
Her funeral service will be held on Monday, June 27th, at 11 A.M. at The First Presbyterian Church of
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Born in
She was employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse at the
Mrs. Rosenblatt enjoyed many kinds of crafts, including painting and crochet work and was always seen working in her beautiful garden.
Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-granddaughter.
Mrs. Rosenblatt was the wife of the late Eric Rosenblatt, who was Postmaster in
She is survived ny her children, Donald Tyson, Patrick Hennessey, Nancy Halpin, Carol McCoy, and Kenneth Hennessey; she is especially proud of her 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and her great-great-granddaughter.
Her funeral service will be held on Friday, June 24th, at 11 A.M. at the
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Born one of five children to Elsie and Henry Francis Riebel, Sr., he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and devoted companion.
A former 50 year resident of
He served his country in the United States Navy during World War II, aboard the USS Lexington CVA 16, 1943-1945. A window shade and tile setter most of life, he enjoyed fishing, roller skating, playing the organ, videoing, and traveling.
Mr. Riebel was a PHILLES and EAGLES fan, and in later years enjoyed spending time with his grand and great-grandchildren and long walks on the
He was preceded in death by, his mother and father, sister, two brothers and his wife of 48 years, Wanda Ionwah Riebel
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Henry L. and Doris E. Riebel of the home; his Brother, Charles Riebel of
His visitation will be held on Monday, June 20th at 12:30 P.M. to 1:15 P.M. at
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Born in
Mrs. Johnson was a one time active with the Springfield Women’s Club and the Springfield Garden Club. She also volunteered for a period of time at the Sabold School Library. She was a longtime member of the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in
Mrs. Johnson will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.
She is the wife of the late Robert L. Johnson, who died in 1990.
She is survived by her son, Bruce Johnson of
Her funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 11th, at 10 A.M. at the
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Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late George H. and Katherine E. Stackhouse. She was the w ife of the late William E. Moore, Sr.
Before retiring in 1984, Wilma worked as a secretary for Meissner Chevrolet of Glenolden and Brumbaugh Pontiac of Lansdowne. She was an alumnus for
She is survived by her daughter, Jane Sweeney of
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She is the wife of the late Martin T. Haugland and the mother of the late Joseph M. Haugland.
She is survived by her daughter, Ruth A. Keeney four Grandchildren, Martin G. Keeney, Vaughn H. Keeney, Joseph M. Haugland, Jr. and Christian E. Haugland; two Great-Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Contributions: In Mrs. Haugland’s name may be made to New Life Community Bible Church,
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Mrs. Petkus was married for 53 years to Eugene A. Petkus who passed away in 1999. She is the mother of the late Linda Elaine Petkus, RN, and the sister of the late Lois Lees Keller. Mrs. Petkus is survived by her son Steven Eugene Petkus (Marie) of Townsend, DE, her daughter Wendy Elsa Petkus (Jerry Mazeika) of Folsom, her sister, Nancy Caldwell (John) of Worton, MD, two grandchildren, Steven Eugene Petkus, Jr. (Jennifer) of Dover, DE and Joanne Petkus DiEmidio (Anthony) of Landenberg, PA, three great-grandchildren, Connor & Kayliegh DiEmidio and Sophia Petkus. She also leaves behind her two constant companions, Sam and Zoey, her beloved dogs. Friends and relatives are invited to a celebration of Elsie's life on Saturday June 4th at 11:00 a.m. at Chambers Memorial Presbyterian Church, 2 E. Sylvan Avenue in Rutledge, PA. A time to gather with family and friends will follow the service in McCrone Hall. I lieu of flowers, the family would greatly appreciate that donations be made in Elsie's memory to Chambers Memorial Presbyterian Church, 2 E. Sylvan Avenue, Rutledge, PA 19070-2123. Condolences: To send condolences, please use the 'Condolences' option at left.
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She was a devoted mother and homemaker.
Mrs. Dunlevy was predeceased by her son, Bobby and her daughter, Patty A. Dunlevy.
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Mrs. Atkinson was born in
Mrs. Atkinson was an active member of
Mrs. Atkinson was the daughter of the late John Lister and Myrtle (Kentner) Riddell.
She was predeceased by her brother, John in 1992.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Carrell Atkinson; her daughter, Virginia “Ginger” of Glenolden; her son, John C. (Nancy Overbeck) of Collegeville; her sister, Elizabeth Christy (
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Born in
Mrs. Craig enjoyed knitting and doing crochet work, and was affectionately known as the “Mitten Lady” in the
Most of all, she will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother.
She was the wife of the late William L. Craig, who died in 2001.
She is survived by her daughters, Betty (Steve) Farrell of Milmont Park and Jayne (Ray) Scott of
Her funeral service, a Holy Eucharist and Burial Office will be celebrated on Saturday, 11 A.M., at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Hillcrest and West Springfield Roads, in
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Mrs. Martin was a longtime resident of
Mrs. Martin was an avid reader and enjoyed all kinds of crafts, and was especially known for her sewing and knitting. At Maris Grove, she was a member of the Blanket Club; a group of women who lovingly knitted blankets for needy children. Mrs. Martin was a longtime member of
She will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and friend to many.
Mrs. Martin was the mother of the late Barry C. Martin.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Louis L. Martin, Jr.; her son, Louis L. Martin, III of Prospect Park; her daughter, Ree (Ron) Scott of
Her memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 17th, at 11 A.M. at the
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Born in
She was employed as an office clerk at A&P and then Superfresh from 1974 until her retirement in 1990. She was a longtime member of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in
Mrs. Riess was an avid knitter and loved to crochet, and often made slippers for many family and friends each year. These slippers were fondly known as “Paulines” in the family. She enjoyed baking and was especially known for her wonderful coconut cakes.Most of all, she will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Mrs. Riess was the wife of the late Albert L. Riess, Sr. She was also predeceased by her sisters, Margaret, Helen, and
She is survived by her son, Albert L. Riess, Jr.; her daughter-in-law, Sharon A. Riess; her sister, Thelma Gillespie; her grandchildren, Albert L. Riess, III, Deborah Riess, Keith A. Riess, and Nicole Riess; her great-grandson, Parker Riess; her brothers-in-law, Reginald Gillespie and Lewis Riess; her sister-in-law, JoAnn Riess; and her 15 nieces and nephews
Her funeral service will be held on Monday, May 9th, at 11 A.M. at the
Contributions: In stead of flowers, contributions made in Pauline’s memory to St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 128 Chester Pike,
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Born and raised in
She was a talented pianist and a boom-bah aficionado whose hobbies included embroidery as well as jigsaw and crossword puzzles. She was an ardent reader and the patient and loving family caregiver for ailments ranging from scraped knees to debilitating migraine headaches to massive strokes. Mrs. Jones was known as a bit of a wordsmith with many spelling assists and her own brand of humorous poetry. Her cheering was not limited to the professional athletes she watched regularly as she also rooted for the teams on which her children played with her presence on the sidelines. Her sense of humor, easy laugh and heartfelt sincerity brought many friends into her life for whom she was always grateful.
She was the mother of the late Neil O. Jones and was also predeceased by her lifelong love, her husband, Orville L. Jones, Jr., as well as her siblings, Marie, Vaughn, and George Smith
She is survived by her daughters, Dawn White (Richard) of
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Born on December 9, 1911, and raised in the Meadows, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Bertha Miller. Mrs. Koenig was a resident of
Mrs. Koenig was a retired secretary of Schwartz Paper and Twine in
Mrs. Koenig will be remembered as a loving and caring person with a passion for helping others. She loved her family above all things.
She was the wife of the late Arthur M. Koenig, Sr., who died in 1974. She was also the mother of the late Virginia E. Koenig
She is survived by her daughter, Judith E. Sobkow (husband, Robert); her sons, Arthur M. Koenig, Jr. (wife, Linda) and James Koenig (wife, Kathleen); her 7 grandchildren; and her 7 great-grandchildren
Her funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 30th, at 10 A.M. at Olivet Presbyterian Church, 10th &
Contributions: In stead of flowers, contributions made in Elsie’s memory to Olivet Presbyterian Church,
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Born in
Mrs. Gerfin enjoyed water aerobics with her friends and loved to travel with her husband whenever she could. She will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and now, great-great-grandmother
She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Kenneth Gerfin; her daughters, Patti Page of Folcroft, Robin Coombs of Northport,
Contributions: In stead of flowers, contributions made in
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He was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater.
Mr. Bryant was employed as an electrician at the former Philadelphia Electric Co. for 35 years until his retirement in 1978. He was a longtime and devoted member of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in
A longtime Mason, he was a 50 year member of Chester Lodge #236 F.&A.M. and then was a member of Penn Lodge #709 F.&A.M.
He was an avid Phillies fan and was always seen tinkering and fixing things around the house. He will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and now, great-great-grandfather.
He was the husband of the late Elizabeth “Betty” Bryant, who died in 2004. He was predeceased by his brother, William Bryant
He is survived by his daughters, Carol Bryant (husband, Bill Boulanger), of
Contributions: In stead of flowers, contributions made in Bud’s memory to St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 128 Chester Pike,
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She was employed as a supervisor in the Mortgage Department of Elmwood Federal Savings and Loan for 25 years until her retirement, and then went on to work at Artistic Auto Body in
Miss George loved following the stock market and was always spending hours working at her computer. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her loving family
She is survived by her sisters, Carol Ann McElhenny of Murphy, N.C. and Linda G. Jones of
Her funeral service will be held on Friday, April 22nd, at 11 A.M. at the
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Born in Glenolden, he was the son of the late Donald C. and Ellsie May Irving. Mr. Irving was a resident of
Mr. Irving was a longtime member of
Mr. Irving will be remembered as a man who was devoted to his family and was a true gentleman to all who knew him.
He is the husband of the late Dorothy C. Irving. He was also predeceased by a grandson, Edward W. Irving, III
He is survived by his daughter, Judy O’Hara and her husband, Larry of Media; his son, Edward W. Irving, Jr. and his wife, Lynn, of Little River, S.C.; his loving companion, Jean C. Irving of
His funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 21st, at 11 A.M. at
Contributions: In stead of flowers, contributions made in Ed’s memory to
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Born in
She enjoyed arts and crafts and was known for her crochet work. Most of all, she will be remembered as a woman who was devoted to her loving family.
She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Nied of
Her memorial service will be held on Friday, April 15th at 10 A.M. at The Salvation Army,
Contributions: In stead of flowers, contributions made in her memory to the American Diabetes Association,
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Born in
Mrs. Elliott was employed as a packer at the American Fiber Envelope Company in Collingdale for 20 years until her retirement in 1982.
She enjoyed reading in her spare time, and always had a passion for the care of all kinds of animals, especially dogs. She was always seen with her loyal companion, her dog, Cici. Mrs. Elliott was devoted to her family, but will especially be remembered as a beloved mother and grandmother.
Years ago, she was a member of the
She is the wife of the late Watson Elliott, who died in 1969, her late daughter, Joan Schoel and her late grandson, John Laverty.
Her funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 14th at 6:30 P.M. at the
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Born in
Mrs. LaCorte was the owner and operator of LaCorte Italian Specialties store located in Collingdale for a number of years before selling the business. She then went on to work as a secretary at Frances Denny perfume company for a period of time.
She was a member of the Swarthmore Sports Club and was also a member of the Sons of Italy, Cabrini Division in
Mrs. LaCorte was devoted to her family and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
She was the wife of the late Pete LaCorte.
She is survived by her daughters, Donna Marie Winchester and her husband, Bill, Greta Taggart and her husband, Danny, Lisa McCallion, and Jacqueline Adorno and her husband, Matt; and her 8 grandchildren.
Her funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, April 1st, at 11 A.M. at
Contributions: In stead of flowers, contributions made in Mert’s memory to Penn Wissahickon Hospice,
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Born in
Mrs. Englehart was a longtime member of the
She was devoted to her family and will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Her family and her church were the center of her life.
Mrs. Englehart was the wife of the late Clarence K. Englehart, who died in 1991.
She is survived by her son, Lee Englehart and his wife, Ruth Ann of Honey Brook, Pa.; her daughter, Joy Fountain and her husband, Richard of
Her funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 31st, at 11 A.M. at the
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Born in
Mr. DeMarco was employed as an electrician at General Electric for many years and then worked at Reynolds Aluminum until he retired. After retirement, he worked for U.S. Airways for a period of time.
He will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Mr. DeMarco was predeceased by his sons, Kevin and Daniel DeMarco; and by a great-granddaughter, Keira Oaks.
He is survived by his wife, Catherine Brown DeMarco; his daughter, Susan (husband, William) Chandlee; his sons, John (wife, Debbie) DeMarco, Michael (wife, Angela) DeMarco, and James DeMarco; his sisters, Nancy Sperring, Jeanne Beatty, and Marie Organek; his 4 grandchildren; and his 3 great-grandchildren.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Samaritan’s Purse,
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Born in
Mrs. Carter was the wife of the late Stynor W. Carter, Sr., who died in 1995. She was also predeceased by her three daughters, Lillian Hayworth, Rosemarie Grover, and Sherry Ward; and a great-granddaughter, Catherine Rosemarie Grover
She is survived by her son, Stynor W. (wife, Harriet) Carter, Jr. of Collingdale; her brother, William (wife, Ann) Bridge of Prospect Park; her sisters, Lauretta Riddaugh of
Her funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 16th, at 11 A.M. at the
Contributions: In stead of flowers, contributions made in Lillian’s memory to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated.
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Born in
Mrs. Giordano enjoyed reading and loved to crochet. She was a person who appreciated the beauty of the outdoors and various wildlife, but especially enjoyed watching the birds in her yards. She was known for her wonderful lighthouse collection, and she always loved to play bingo at the community centers where she lived. Most of all, she was devoted to her family and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
Mrs. Giordano was the wife of the late Bruno Giordano who died in 2005, and her first husband, the late Nicholas Adorno, who died in 1976. She was also predeceased by her son, Anthony Adorno, who died in 1968.
Her funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 10 A.M. at
Contributions: Memorial contributions to Caring Hospice,
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William "Shorty" Simpkins, Jr.
Mr. Simpkins was a former employee of Westinghouse in Lester for 35 years, and then worked for Lockheed for 10 years until his retirement.
While a resident of
He was a veteran of the Korean War having served in the U.S. Navy.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Martha Achey Simpkins; his parents, William and Lena Simpkins; and his sister, Mary Fletcher.
He is survived by his wife, Marge Cox Schlechter Simpkins; his sons, William D. (Edee) Simpkins and Mark Simpkins; his brother, James (
His funeral service will be held on Thursday, Feb. 24th, at 11 A.M. at the
Contributions: In stead of flowers, contributions in memory of Bill “Shorty” Simpkins can be made to Salisbury Nursing & Rehab.
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Mrs. Shoemaker was born and raised in
Mrs. Shoemaker was devoted to her Catholic faith and was a longtime member of St. George Catholic Church in Glenolden.
Mrs. Shoemaker was predeceased by her husband, Donald F. Shoemaker; her daughter, Linda Irrgang, and her brother, Allen Neely.
She is survived by her daughter, Susan Holland and her husband, Martin; her son-in-law, Robert Irrgang; her brothers, Cloyd Neely and Donald Neely; her sisters, Lilias Stiffler, Bernice Yingling, and Norma Ickes; her six grandchildren; her ten great-grandchildren; and her four great-great-grandchildren
Her funeral service will be celebrated on Monday, Feb. 14th, at 10:30 A.M. at
Contributions: In stead of flowers, contributions made in her memory to the Overbrook Friedlander Program at the
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Born in
He was a member of the American Helicopter Society, an international professional technical society representing industry, government and academe, and served as President and Chairman of the Board. He received from the Society in 1991 one of two annual Honorary Fellows Awards for outstanding achievement, and in 1997 he received the Society’s highest honor, given to one person a year, the Klemin Award for “advancement of the rotor craft industry through ground breaking research and devotion to education.”
Mr. Walls held consultant positions with NATO, NASA, National Research Council, Rensselear Polytech Institute Board of Advisors, and the Pennsylvania State University Aerospace Engineering Industrial Professional Advisory Council. He is listed in Marquis Who’s Who in
Mr. Walls was especially proud of his hometown recognition. He was elected to the Prospect Park High School Wall of Fame in 2005 and the Interboro High School Hall of Fame in 2009. Throughout his life he was devoted to family and to continuing study in both arts and sciences, especially appreciation of classical music. He led an active life with gardening, sports, and long walks with many beloved dogs over the years.
Survivors: His wife, Nina; his daughter, Deborah; his nieces, Robin and Valerie; and his great-nephews, Joseph, Scott, and Xavier.
Funeral Service: His funeral service and burial will be private.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, donations are requested for the
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Born in Darby, he was the son of the late Francis and Margaret Gordon. Mr. Gordon was a resident of Collingdale for the last 20 years.
He was employed as a mechanic for many years until becoming ill; having earlier worked for Aldan Garage.
Mr. Gordon loved the music of Bruce Springsteen, enjoyed working on crossword puzzles, especially the Sunday New York Times; and was a tremendous NASCAR fan
He is survived by his sister, Barbara; and his brother, Richard
His funeral service and burial will be private.
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the
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Mildred E. "Betty" Wynn Fleming
Born and raised in
Betty was employed as a secretary at the American Baptist Convention in Valley Forge for many years and later worked at Atkinson’s Jewelers in
She is survived by her husband of 70 years, David J. Fleming; her son, David J. Fleming, Jr.and his wife, Barbara, of
Contributions: In stead of flowers, contributions made in Betty’s memory to The Fleming Scholarship Fund, in care of the Board of Deacons,
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Born in
She was employed as a phlebotomist at Children’s Hospital in
She was the wife of the late Richard J. Otto.
She is survived by her loving life companion, Wayne White of Northeast Philadelphia; her children, Richard J. Otto, Jr. of
Memorial contributions made in Sissy’s name to Children’s
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She was the daughter of the late William and Helen Asprey.
She always enjoyed the company of her family and friends.
She is survived by her children, Sharon Crew Anderson and husband, James; Gail Crew Haney and husband, Bruce; and John Asprey Crew and his wife, Caroline; her seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; her niece, Bethann Albert; and her nephew, William Hinkle.
A Memorial Service will be held for
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William Charles "Bill" Hiddemen, Sr.
William Charles “Bill” Hiddemen, Sr, 84, passed away January 17th, 2011 at
Bill was the son of the late Katherine and George Hiddemen. Born in
Bill served in the U.S. Army Air Corps in World War II, the proud recipient of the “Ruptured Duck Military Award”. He worked at Gulf Oil and retired from the John Hancock Life Insurance Company. Bill was the star tight-end for the Glen Nor High School football team in 1944. He was a dedicated swim coach in the Delco Swim League from the 1960’s through the 1990’s. His joy was his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and his many Delco swimmers. He was the originator of the Meet of Champions, Mini Meets, and Relay Carnivals. He so loved encouraging youthful competition. He was a lifelong member of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in
Bill was a donor for the
Bill was predeceased by siblings George Hiddemen, III, Henrietta Schreiber, Frank Hiddemen, and Kathryn Mechesney.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Audrey J. (nee Roan) Hiddemen; his daughter, Linda M. Hiddemen Barondess (Dr. Jeremiah Barondess), of
Contributions: In stead of flowers, contributions made in Bill’s memory to St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 128 Chester Pike,
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Born in Mrs. O’Neal was a longtime member of She is the wife of the late Marlin R. O’Neal, who died in 1987. Contributions: In stead of flowers, contributions made in Betty’s memory to the Memorial Fund of Condolences: To send condolences, please use the 'Condolences' option at left.
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Born in Folsom, Mr. Campbell was a resident of Ridley Park most of his life. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Navy and was a veteran of the Korean War having served in the U.S. Army.
He was employed as a credit manager at M.J. Freeds Company in
Mr. Campbell was an avid sports fan and was devout in his Catholic faith.
He is the husband of the late Betty Jean Campbell, who died in 1995.
His graveside service will be held on Wednesday, January 19th, at 12 Noon at Saints Peter &
Contributions: In stead of flowers, contributions made in his memory to Compassionate Care Hospice, 3331 Street Road,
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His Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 14th, at 11 A.M. at the Griffith Funeral Chapel, 520 Chester Pike, in
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Born in
Miss Miller was employed as a nurse’s aide for many years at the Ross Manor Nursing Home in
Miss Miller was a member of Prospect Chapter #301, Order of the Eastern Star for many years and was also a longtime member of the
She was predeceased by her brother, Jack K. Miller, Sr.
She is survived by her nephews, Jack K. Miller, Jr. of Wallingford and Richard Miller of Ambler; and her niece, Suzanne Miller of
Her funeral service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 15th, at 11 A.M. at the
Contributions: In stead of flowers, contributions made in her name to the Prospect United
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Born in
Mrs. Roberts will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
She is survived by her husband, Richard D. Roberts; her sons, Don McCloskey of Collegeville, Richard Roberts, Jr. of
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Serving the community for more than 100 years since 1898
Anthony J. “Tony” Iannello, 49, a resident of Garnet Valley, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2011 at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland. 
Frances L. Rees Bruner, 103, a former Prospect Park Citizen of the Year and a longtime resident of Prospect Park, died peacefully on January 26, 2012. Born March 20, 1908 in Chester, Pa, she resided in Prospect Park for 82 years. She was named Prospect Park’s Citizen of the Year in 1998. 
Gary J. DuRoss, 55, a longtime resident of Glenolden, passed away peacefully at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia on January 25, 2012. 
Belinda W. McBrearty, 53, a resident of Ridley Township, died on January 10, 2012 at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland.
George “Bones” DiBona passed away at The Taylor Hospice Residence on December 21, 2011 after a year and a half with lung cancer. He was 77. Surviving is his wife of 33 years, Liz DiBona. They resided in Glenolden for 18 years.
Harry W. Moser, Jr., 92, a lifelong resident of Norwood, died on November 29, 2011 at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park.
Margaret Jones Jester, 91, a resident of Oxford, Pa. and former resident of the Woodlyn section of Ridley Township, died on November 14, 2011 at Riddle Memorial Hospital in Media.
Geraldine “Gean” L. (nee Posey) Waite, a resident of Ridley Park and Elizabethtown, passed away on November 6, 2011 at the age of 86 at the Taylor Hospice Residence in Ridley Park. 
Eleanor M. Scott, 78, a former longtime resident of Folcroft, died on November 1, 2011 at Broomall Manor in Marple Township. 
Albert E. “Al” Buck, 82, a resident of Folsom and former resident of Essington, died on October 2, 2011 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. 
Cherry S. Petersen, 75, a longtime resident of 
Mary R. Wasson, 75, a longtime resident of Norwood who was devoted to her family, died on September 21, 2011 at Lankenau Hospital in Wynnewood. 
David J. Fleming, 93, a former resident of Ridley Park and then Media, died on September 20, 2011 at the Broomall Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Marple Township. 
Patrica A. (Nee Condon) Millison, 70, lovingly known as “Ya-Ya”, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who was a longtime Ridley Park resident and Rehoboth Beach resident, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on September 16, 2011. 
Joseph J. Carey, 76, of Ridley Park, died peacefully on September 9, 2011 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. 
Verne Cuthbert Bixby, 89, peacefully entered on to eternal life on Friday, September 9, 2011, at her home in Wallingford. She was the wife of Jack W. Bixby with who she celebrated her 65 th wedding anniversary on August 17, 2011. 
Matthew S. “Bud” Epright, Jr., 87, a longtime resident of Folsom, Ridley Township, died on September 4, 2011 at his residence. 
Anthony (Tony) Soprano, 91, a plumber and lifelong resident of 
Joseph W. “Pop” Kanavel, 
Albina S. Davey, 76, a resident of Briarcliffe and former resident of 
Robert Heberton (“Heb”) 
Ruth V. Rappold, 96, a former resident of 
Bud Myers, age 
William S. “Bill” Eddy, 77, a longtime resident of 
Helen H. Johnson, 87, a resident of Media and a former longtime resident of 
Wilma J. Moore, age 89, of Ridley Twp., passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at Taylor Hospice Residence in 
Elizabeth K. “Betty” (nee Lord) Dunlevy, 74, formerly of
Virgie E. Jones, 74, recently of Glenolden and previously of 
Elsie L. Koenig, 99, a longtime resident of 
Edward T. “Bud” Bryant, 88, a resident of Media and a former longtime resident of 
Marjorie L. “Margie” George, 70, a resident of 
Edward W. Irving, 93, a resident of 
Anna M. Elliott, 90, a resident of Woodlyn who will be remembered as a beloved mother and a person who truly loved animals, died on April 10, 2011 at 
Matilda L. “Mert” LaCorte, 77, a resident of Media and a former longtime resident of 
Jessie Englehart, 100, a resident of the Tel-Hai Retirement Community in 
Lillian B. Carter, 92, a longtime resident of Folsom, 
Jenny Adorno Giordano, 80, died on March 6, 2011 at her residence in Aston surrounded by her loving family.
William “Shorty” Simpkins died peacefully on February 19th at the age of 80.He was a resident of 
William W. Walls, Jr., 78, a resident of 
Mildred E. “Betty” Wynn Fleming, 87, a former resident of 
Helen M. “Sissy” Colucci, 73, a resident of Glenolden and a former resident of 
Loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.