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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.
Lillian M. Clark
Lillian M. Clark, 70, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2024, at her home. Born and raised in Trainer, PA, she has been a resident of Brookhaven, PA, since 2001. For over 30 years, she worked for Flextron Industries until her retirement. She was also very active in the Brookhaven and Aston Senior’s Groups.
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Janet Ruth Brown Hyde
Janet was the second child of William McKinney Brown and Esther Margaret Drew Brown Jones Dobbins of Richmond, Va. Her mother used to say she was so small “you used to have to shake the sheets to find her.” She attended John Marshall High School in Richmond, Va., where she was a straight A student and a member of most of the high school clubs.
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Michael J. Crepack, Jr.
It is with profound regret and great sorrow that the family of Michael J. Crepack, Jr. announces his passing at his home in Brookhaven, PA, on February 10, 2024, at the age of 88. Born on March 14, 1935, in a small town in PA named Shenandoah, he retained those old fashion qualities which are common traits for those who grow up in a small town.
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Edward A. Capper
Edward A. Capper, age 59, passed away at home on February 6, 2024. Edward grew up in Toby Farms, attended Our Lady of Charity, and graduated from Saint James High School in 1983 where he was a gifted artist and received several awards. After high school, he was a longtime manager on the elite Philadelphia restaurant scene. Edward was a kind, and gentle person who had a lot friends and family who will dearly miss him.
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Carolyn D. Lundberg
Carolyn Deborah Lundberg (nee Kennedy), 76, of Aston, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 3rd. Carolyn is survived by Richard Lundberg, her husband of 54 years; her three children Richard (Jennifer), Ryan, and Kara; and four grandchildren Samuel, Benjamin, Sara Mae and Belle. She is pre-deceased by her mother. Monica Swoboda Kennedy, her father, David Kennedy, and brother, David E Kennedy.
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Diane M. Shull
Diane M. Shull, 78, passed away peacefully at home on February 1, 2024. Born and raised in Chester, she was a longtime resident of Brookhaven, PA. Diane was a graduate of Notre Dame High School and attended Delaware County Community College. She was a member of Our Lady of Charity Church. Diane had a long and successful management career at the Chester Water Authority, retiring in 2007. She truly enjoyed her work and was well liked at CWA.
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Megan Kelly
Megan Kelly, 68, passed away on January 27, 2024. She was a long time resident of Brookhaven, PA where she grew up and then raised three sons. She attended Gwynedd Mercy College and became a registered nurse.
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Alice Goldsborough
Alice Goldsborough (nee Perozok), 95, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 25, 2024. Born in Butler, PA on September 23, 1928, she resided in Glen Riddle, PA for over 50 years. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, C. Spencer Goldsborough.
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Louise F. Heller
Louise F. Heller (nee Vasques) passed away peacefully on January 14, 2024. Louise was a 1974 graduate of Cardinal O’Hara High School and a 1992 graduate of Delaware County Community College’s nursing program. Louise’s love for nursing was very evident in her 19 years as an LPN at Riddle Memorial Hospital, followed by a few positions within nursing homes.
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Bruta Carmen Knight
Bruta Carmen Knight, 85, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2023. Born and raised in Germany, she moved to the United States and lived in Easton, PA, and ended up in Chester, PA. She was a lifeguard and loved to swim and enjoyed bowling and fishing. She also liked to golf and fish with her first husband.
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Kevin S. Lambrecht
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kevin S. Lambrecht on Tuesday December 26, 2023, at his home with family by his side. He fought a courageous battle with a lengthy illness. Kevin was born in Chester, PA, on June 26, 1964.
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Marie Ida Beers
Marie Ida Beers, age 88, passed away on December 24, 2023 surrounded by her family and friends. For most of her working life she was CNA, which she enjoyed very much. But most of all she loved going to Cape May with her family. Marie was predeceased by her sister Anne Harper, brother, Edward Robinson...
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Daniel K. Mooney
Daniel K. Mooney, age 44, of Wilmington DE, passed away on December 14, 2023. He was born on August 22, 1979 in Chapel Hill, NC to the late, Robert C. and Teresa M. Mooney. In his spare time, he liked collecting comics, enjoyed cooking (he was a good cook like his mom), and loved Eagles football.
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Edward Charles Smith
Edward Charles Smith, 86, died peacefully at home on December 8, 2023 with wife Barbara Carey Smith by his side. A resident of Wallingford, he was born on February 15, 1937 in Philadelphia, the second child and first son of Edward and Mary Madden Smith. A loyal son of West Philadelphia Catholic High School, he...
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Cheryl R. Pompilii
Cheryl Pompilii, 77, passed away on December 7, 2023, at her home. She was a lifelong resident of Chester, PA, and was a graduate of Chester High School, class of 1964, where she was a cheerleader. She then went on to nursing school at Widener University. Cheryl was an RN who worked for Sacred Heart...
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Beverly E. Murphy
Beverly “Bev” Murphy, 78, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2023, at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Born and raised in Chester, PA, she was a long-time resident of Parkside and, most recently, Boothwyn. Bev was a graduate of Chester High School and went on to work as the head teller at PNC Bank on State Street...
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Curtis H. Fischer
Curtis Fischer passed from this world to be in the arms of his wife November 30th, 2023. Born May 5th, 1959, in Swarthmore PA. Curt was a man who loved nothing more than sharing laughter, joy, and cocktails with his friends and family. Curt found happiness and purpose in helping and providing for others; whether...
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Leo J. Bogdenavage
Leo J. Bogdenavage, age 86, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2023. Leo grew up in Philadelphia and moved to Brookhaven 60 years ago with his wife Peggy. He has been retired for 25 years from his long-time career with the Railroad. He was an avid motorcycle rider and Philadelphia sports fan. He is remembered...
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Margaret Paula Dannaway
Margaret Paula Dannaway “Pidge”, 73, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2023. She was a graduate of Notre Dame High School and was a lifelong resident of Upland. She loved being surrounded by family and her dogs and cat. She was an avid Phillies fan and also enjoyed passing the time watching the Hallmark channel....
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Rita Troiani
Rita Troiani, 92, passed away peacefully at the Wayne Center on November 16, 2023. Her funeral service will be held Wednesday 11am at the St. Denis Church, 2401 St. Denis Ln., Havertown, PA, 19083 with a visitation at the church from 10-11am. Burial will take place after mass at St. Denis Cemetery. Online condolences can...
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Rodger W. Donaphon
Rodger W. Donaphon, age 70, passed away on November 14, 2023. Rodger was born in Chester and raised in Brookhaven. He attended Sun Valley High School, Widener University for his undergraduate degree and then pursued his master’s degree at Carnegie Mellon. Rodger was also a longtime employee at Fed Ex. He enjoyed fishing, working on...
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Mary Runner
Mary Runner (nee Hilferty), 90 years old, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 12, 2023. Mary was a longtime resident of both Chester, PA and Swarthmore, PA. Loving daughter of the late James and Marie McGehean Hilferty. Beloved wife of 60 years to the late Richard Runner, dear sister of Anne...
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Robin Matthew Wielosik
Robin Matthew Wielosik (formerly Kristen Elizabeth Wielosik), 27, passed away November 9, 2023. Born in West Chester, PA, he was raised in Parkside and Brookhaven. He was educated through the Penn Delco School District and was a graduate of Sun Valley High School, class of 2015. Robin relocated to the Midwest and graduated from Oklahoma...
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David B. Evans
David B. Evans, 76, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2023, surrounded by his family. Born in Chester, PA, he has been a lifelong resident of Upland. He was a graduate of Chester High School and Goldey Beacom College. He then went on to work for Westinghouse Electric Corporation until its closing in 1987 and...
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Mary L. Albany
Mary L. Albany, 69, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. Mary was born in Chester, PA and she was a lifelong resident of Upland. Mary graduated from Notre Dame High School and the College of Nursing of Crozer Foundation. She worked for Sterling Rehab in Media as an LPN for many...
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Brian A. Conklin
Brian A. Conklin, age 34, of Parkside Pa., formerly of Northeast Philadelphia, passed away on September 26, 2023. Brian was born on a MASH site in South Korea, where soon after the family moved to the family dairy farm via assignment in Texas. Brian spent most of his childhood in Michigan earning chore money milking...
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Kathryn M. Orr
Kathryn M. Orr, 63, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2023, at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Born in Chester, PA, she has been a lifelong resident of Delaware County, mainly residing in Parkside and Brookhaven. She was a graduate of Sun Valley High School, class of 1978 and pursued a career in the hospitality industry. Kathy...
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Daniel J. Mellor
Daniel J. Mellor “Danny”, 78, passed away peacefully at his home on September 20, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was a resident of Drexel Hill and Upper Darby, before moving to Brookhaven, PA, for the last 11 years. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He has always had a love...
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George W. Lucas
George W. Lucas, 95, of Brookhaven, PA, passed away on September 17, 2023. He was born on February 24, 1928, in North Bend, PA, to the late Orrie and Lena Ross Lucas. George was predeceased by his five siblings, Orrie Lucas, Elsie Crossley, Carmin Spirnock, Elizabeth Lambert and Ken Lucas. George was a dedicated and...
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Velva P. Moffitt
Velva (Vel) Patricia Moffitt, 72, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving children on September 11, 2023. Vel was born on October 24, 1950, in Upland, PA. She was the daughter of the late Velva May Dougherty and the late John Tenuto. She was married to the love of her life, Jon,...
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Rosemary Siegel
Rosemary Siegel (nee D’Alessio), 72, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2023. She resided at Maris Grove with her husband, Henry, where she participated in the players club, book club, and many other activities. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Henry Siegel and her parents Raimondo and Catherine D’Alessio. Rosemary is survived by her...
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Connie Cox
Connie Cox, age 65, of Mount Holly, NJ has passed away after a series of recent struggles with her health on August 30, 2023. Connie was born in Mount Holly, NJ and grew up in nearby Vincentown. She was a very caring person and loved animals. Especially her cats and dogs, but most of all...
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Antoinette “Annette” C. Carr
Antoinette “Annette” C. Carr, age 73 of Franklinville, NJ, formerly of Lansdowne, PA, passed away on August 23, 2023 surrounded by her family. Annette was born in South Philadelphia, grew up in Southwest Philadelphia, attended Most Blessed Sacrament grade school (MBS), and proudly graduated from West Catholic Girls High School in 1967. She was a...
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Francis A. “Frank” Salvadore, Sr.
Francis “Frank” Salvadore, Sr., 78, passed away August 21, 2023 at his home. Born in Chester, he resided for many years in Aston, and most recently in Brookhaven, at the Traditions of Ridley Creek. He was a graduate of St. James High School. For over 60 years, Frank was a barber and owned Franks Barber...
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Nancy Bell
Nancy Bell passed away at her home in Staten Island, NY on August 14, 2023. She was born December 14, 1946 in SW Philadelphia, PA, to the late Frank Lanzer Bell, Jr. and Jane Loretta Kehl Bell. She is predeceased by her sister, Stephanie (Bell) Albert, and nephew Daniel Albert. She is survived by sisters Millie (Bell-Borko)...
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Linda Shaffer
Linda Shaffer, 72, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2023. Born and raised in Chester, PA, she then moved to Coatesville. She also spent several years in Ohio before moving back to Delaware County. Linda was a computer programmer for Shared Medical Systems for many years. She was predeceased by her parents Carol and Clair...
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Kathleen Frances Bell
Kathleen Frances Bell, age 69, formerly of Upland, passed away unexpectedly on July 18, 2023. Kathie grew up in Upland and graduated from Notre Dame High School in Moylan. She was a big fan of wrestling and was actively involved with local independent wrestling clubs. Kathie booked matches, was a ring announcer, and a big...
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Kathleen L. Nagy
Kathleen L. Nagy, age 58, a lifelong resident of Upland, suddenly passed away on July 16, 2023. She loved spending time at her summer home with her family in Indian Acres, Md. Kathleen was predeceased by her father Kenneth E. Nagy, Sr, and her brother, Kenneth E. Nagy, Jr. She is survived by her children,...
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Michael S. Evans
Michael Steven Evans, 49, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 15, 2023 after a short battle with cancer. Born in Media, PA, he was a lifelong resident of Upland, PA. He was a graduate of Bonner High School and went on to work multiple labor jobs in concrete, painting, and construction. Michael...
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William A. “Bill” Murray
William A. Murray “Bill”, 82, passed away June 29, 2023. He was a lifelong resident of Newtown Square, before moving to Parkside in 1995. He was a graduate of Bonner High School, class of 1960 and went on to work for Marple Newtown School District for over 30 years. During his retirement he worked for...
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Mary Mercadante
Mary Mercadante of Parkside passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 29, 2023. She was the daughter of the late John and Kathryn Plasko. Mary was born in Tuscarora, PA and moved with her family to Tamaqua, PA. She left Tamaqua when she was 15 to live with her Aunt Anna and Uncle Bert. This was during...
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Stephen D. Siple
Stephen D. Siple, 76, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2023. He was a longtime resident of Media, PA, until moving to Parkside 2 years ago. He worked for PECO as a lineman for many years before his retirement. He loved to fish and go to farmers markets. He will be remembered fondly and deeply...
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Sandra Jean Cornog
Sandra Jean Cornog (nee Vogel), age 78, of Brookhaven, formerly of Allentown passed away peacefully at home on June 9, 2023. She was born and raised in Delaware county and resided there most of her life. Sandra was a well-known dog breeder, specializing in Cavalier King Charles puppies. Family was very important to her. She...
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Patrick R. McCullough
Patrick Robert Emmett McCullough, 79, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. Born February 25, 1944, he was raised in West Philadelphia. He went on to raise his family in Drexel Hill, PA, and then moved to Brookhaven, PA, where he has resided for the last 31 years....
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William J. Atz., Jr.
William J. “Bill” Atz Jr., age 91, of Kennett Square, PA formerly of Milmont Park, passed away peacefully on May 11th. Born on a farm in Thornton, Pa, to the late William J. Atz, Sr., and Susan C. Atz (Broadbelt). Bill was a graduate of West Chester High School. Bill is survived by his wife...
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Susan McVeigh
Susan McVeigh, age 80, a longtime resident of Brookhaven, passed away on May 10, 2023. She is survived by her sons, Kevin (Kimberly) McVeigh, and Brian (Jessica) McVeigh also her grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Kelly, Colin, and Alaina McVeigh. Relatives and Friends are invited to her visitation on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 from 10-11AM at the Bateman-Allen...
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David Lohin
David Lohin of Chadds Ford, Pa died at home on April 30, 2023, surrounded by his family, after a battle with cancer. Dave was born in Chester, Pa on October 29, 1958, to John and Pauline Lohin. He was first and foremost a family man; devoted to his parents, Nan and Pop, he never missed...
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Mark E. Townsend
Mark E. Townsend, age 72 of Parkside, passed away on April 27, 2023. Mark was a loving husband, father, and brother. He was a very caring, devoted, and selfless person that would help anyone in need. He was born in Darby and grew up in Sharon Hill. He graduated from Sharon Hill High School in...
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Barbara Ann Taylor
Barbara Ann (Flint) Taylor, 91, of Aston, a former ARCO Chemical Co. employee and devoted grandmother, died peacefully in her sleep April 26 at home. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Ms. Taylor also resided in Lansdowne, Swarthmore, Ridley Park and Glen Mills before moving to Aston. Ms. Taylor was employed by Atlantic Richfield Co. in...
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Carole J. Pugh
Carole Jo Pugh, 79, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2023, at Riddle Memorial Hospital. She was a long-time resident of Upland before moving to Brookhaven. She was a graduate of Penncrest High School. Carole was predeceased by her beloved husband, David Pugh; her parents Harry and Florence Barlow; her brother Charles Barlow; and her...
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Ronald J. Bain
Ronald J. Bain, the ultimate nice guy who loved to make others laugh, died April 16, 2023, peacefully and surrounded by family at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, following a brief but valiant battle with lung cancer. He was 60. A lifelong resident of Chester, he was a 1980 graduate of Chester High...
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William Linwood Elliott
William Linwood Elliott, age 78, of Drexel Hill, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on April 9, 2023. He was born January 14, 1945 to the late William Louis Elliott and Jewel Virginia Elliott (Roach). Bill was born and raised in Chester PA and attended Chester High School. He served as a...
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Sharon L. Craven
Sharon L. Craven, 68, passed away peacefully April 8, 2023, at Avalon Memory Care in Houston, TX. Born in Upland, PA, she was a graduate of Sun Valley High School and resided in Brookhaven for most of her life. She was a social worker for Delaware County for many years. Seven years ago, she moved...
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Doris M. McElwee
Doris Marie McElwee, 87, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Upland, PA, she raised her family in Parkside, PA. While retired, she and her husband resided in Pot Nets, DE. She lived her later years in West Chester, PA, and the last six weeks at Merrill Gardens...
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Barbara J. Miclitis
Barbara J. Miclitis, 76, passed away peacefully at Riddle Memorial Hospital on March 26, 2023. Born and raised in Parkside, PA, she has been a resident of Glen Mills for the past 36 years. In her younger years she was a hairdresser. She loved to paint and enjoyed working on crafts. Above all else, she...
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Linda M. Bell
Linda M. Bell, age 68, of Upland, peacefully passed away at home on March 20, 2023. Linda was a 1974 graduate of Cardinal O’Hara High School and worked in the insurance industry as broker for her whole career. She was a lifelong Delco resident and enjoyed playing Bingo, lighthouses, trips to Amish country but most...
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David W. Huntington
David W. Huntington, age 67, of Brookhaven, formally of Havertown, bravely fought his cancer, but he lost his battle and peacefully went home to the Lord on March 17, 2023. He graduated from Haverford High School and was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Havertown. David enjoyed Christmas and collected snowmen, bears, and...
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Ruth Anne Shoup
Ruth Anne Shoup, 76, passed away March 15, 2023, at Crozer Chester Medical Center. Born in Chester, she has been a lifelong resident of Delaware County, residing in Media for the last 20 years. She was a graduate of Sun Valley High School, class of ’64 and graduated from Widener with her bachelor’s degree. She...
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Jean M. Lohin
Jean M. Lohin, 94, passed away peacefully March 1, 2023, at Glen Mills Senior Living to join her beloved husband, George and her son, Georgie in heaven. Jean was a resident of Brookhaven, PA, for 60 years before moving to Glen Mills. She was a devoted wife of 48 years, a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister,...
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Lorraine Gorman
Lorraine Gorman, 94, passed away peacefully at her home in Middletown, DE. Lorraine was a lifelong resident of Delaware County; the majority being spent in Aston and 10 years in Brookhaven at the Traditions at Ridley Creek. She lived the last couple years with her son and daughter in law in Middletown, DE. She was...
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Margaret “Meg” Barrett
Margaret “Meg” Barrett (nee Wiedmann), 61, passed away on February 8, 2023. She had previously resided in Springfield and was a current resident of Wallingford. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism from The Pennsylvania State University. She went on to work as an educator for the Tyler Arboretum, and a teacher’s assistant for Northly Middle...
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Kevin S. Newsome
Kevin S. Newsome of Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, passed away on February 7, 2023, after a quiet, yet resolute and ever-hopeful fight against cancer. He was 66 years old. Kevin was born in El Paso, Texas, and grew up in Santa Cruz County, California. He graduated from San Lorenzo High School and Sonoma State University, where he...
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John Lewis Weare, III
John Lewis Weare, III, 81, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2023 at the Wilmington VA Hospital. He has been a lifelong resident of Delaware County, most currently residing in Upland, PA. He attended St. James High School and Eddystone High School before enlisting in the army. John started to work as a carpenter and...
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Roberta “Bobbie” May Cucchi
Roberta “Bobbie” May Cucchi, 70, loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away at home on February 3, 2023 in the presence of her husband of 40 years. A lifetime resident of Upland Borough, Bobbie was well known and loved by many within her community. She had countless friends and acquaintances whom she...
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Denise Clare Lamey
On Friday, January 20th, Denise Clare Lamey entered her eternal rest with her husband Michael by her side. She was born July 18, 1964 in Philadelphia, there she grew up and graduated from West Catholic High School, class of 1982. She went on to marry the love of her life, Michael, in 1996. Denise was...
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Charles E. Cunningham
Charles “Charlie” E. Cunningham, 79, passed away peacefully January 10, 2023, at Sterling Health Care, Media PA. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was a lifelong resident of Brookhaven, PA. He served his community as a Brookhaven Police officer for 38 years, serving the last 15 years as Detective. He also served in the United States...
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Constance H. Johnson
Constance H. Johnson (nee Keegan), 100, of Lima Estates, Media, PA, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2023, at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Born in Chester, PA, she lived at Lima Estates for the past 22 years. She formerly lived in Brookhaven, PA, for 47 years. She was a 1940 graduate of Notre Dame High School,...
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Stephanie Nykorczuk
After a 24-year battle with a disorder that was debilitating and non-curable, the Lord sent a special Angel to bring Stephanie home. She is survived by her mother Krystyna Nykorczuk (Bob), father Jerry (Kim) Nykorczuk, brother Nick (Keri) Nykorczuk, little brothers Jerry and Joey, uncle Joe and aunt Zeta Nykorczuk, cousins Jason and Sam, niece...
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Brenda L. Hoy
Brenda L . Hoy, age 59 of Chester, PA suddenly passed away at home on January 1, 2023. She was born and raised in Norristown and graduated from Methacton High School. While raising 2 kids, she put herself through school and received her medical assistant certificate and later worked in that field for 12 years....
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Sarah Giduck
Sarah Giduck, 97, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2022, at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Born in Chester, PA, she was a long-time resident of Upper Chichester before residing in Media the last 10 years. Sarah loved spending time at the racetrack and her and her husband owned their own harness racehorses. She was predeceased by...
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Samantha Geller
Samantha Geller, 27, passed away on December 26, 2022. She will be remembered for her kind spirit and her love of art and music. She will forever be missed by those that love her. She is survived by her parents Dawn Fromal and Nathan Geller (Theresa); her siblings Nicolas Geller, Anthony Geller, Amanda Bevan, and...
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Sandra A. Cunningham
Sandra A. Cunningham, 76, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2022, at Sterling Health Care. Born in Philadelphia, she was a lifelong resident of Brookhaven, PA. She graduated from John Bartram High School. Sandra and her husband, Charles, made many friends taking their dog, Bailey, to Wawa and visiting with people for hours at a...
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Suzanne H. Creshine
Suzanne H. Creshine, 91, passed away peacefully at Grand View Hospital, Sellersville, PA. Born and raised in Delaware County, she was a graduate of Ridley High School, and was a resident of Parkside for 62 years. She was a telephone operator for many years before her retirement. She was also a long-time member of Trinity...
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Judith A. Loynds
Judith Loynds, 82, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2022, at Sunrise Assisted Living, Granite Run. Born in Chester, she was a long-time resident of Brookhaven before a short stay at Sunrise, where she lived with her son. She attended Chester High School and volunteered for the Sun Valley Marching Band. Judith was a devoted...
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Eleanor Monroe
Eleanor Monroe, age 90, a longtime resident of Brookhaven, passed away peacefully at home on November 16, 2022. She was born in upstate PA before moving to Delaware County and graduating from Eddystone Highschool. She enjoyed bowling, ceramics, gardening, and was an amazing homemaker. Eleanor is predeceased by her husband, Joseph Monroe, Sr. and her...
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Linda C. Tasker
Linda C. Tasker, 62, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2022, at her home. Born in Ridley Park, she has been a lifelong resident of Delaware County, residing in Brookhaven for the last 30 years. She attended Interboro High School and went to Delaware County Community College for 2 years. She was a bartender for...
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Joan P. Smitheman, 90, of Aston, passed away Monday, November 7, 2022, at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Born in Philadelphia on October 7, 1932, to William and Florence Goldey. Joan was a lifelong resident of Delaware County and a faithful member of St. Joseph’s parish in Aston. Joan was preceded in death by her dearly beloved...
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George E. Detwiler
George E. Detwiler, 75, passed away on November 2, 2022 at Penn Presbyterian Hospital. Born in Upland, he was raised in Brookhaven and lived with his wife in Chester until moving back to Brookhaven 4 years ago. He was a graduate of Sun Valley High School, class of 1965. He was a firefighter for the...
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Judith Ann McClain
Judith Ann McClain (née Wagner) age 81, formerly a longtime resident of Brookhaven, passed away on November 1, 2022 at her home in Millsboro, DE. She was born in Chester raised in Parkside, and graduated from Swarthmore High School. Judy was predeceased by her husband, James “Barrell” McClain, her parents James and Margaret Wagner, and...
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Phillip Agozzino
Phillip Agozzino, 83, of Brookhaven, PA, passed away October 25, 2022 at The Phoenix Center. All services will be held privately. Online condolences can be sent via www.batemanallenfuneralhome.com Print
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Raymond T. Sipple
Raymond T. Sipple, 70, passed away October 24, 2022, at Crozer Chester Medical Center. Born in Philadelphia, he was raised in Woodlyn and graduated from Ridley High School, class of 1970. Before his retirement he worked as a graphic artist for Miller Edge. Raymond was a passionate drummer and talented artist, playing for many bands,...
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George R. Cobourn, Jr.
George R. Cobourn, Jr., age 89, a longtime resident of Brookhaven, passed away on October 14, 2022. Born in Middletown, George, his brother Reece, and sister Elsie were raised on the family farm which was land granted to the Cobourn family by Sir William Penn. Within sight of the farmhouse, George built his family home...
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Hank Holloway-Bryant
Hank Holloway-Bryant, of Philadelphia, age 35, passed away October 6, 2022. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Tuesday, October 18th from 10:00 a.m. until 11:15 a.m. followed by his funeral service at 11:30 a.m. at the Bateman-Allen Funeral Home, 4220 Edgmont Ave. Brookhaven, PA 19015 His Burial will be private at the...
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Edward T. Simmons, Jr.
Edward T. Simmons, Jr., age 84, passed away September 22, 2022 at Riddle Hospital from complications of a stroke suffered 14 years ago. He fought every day since then, up until the very end. Born July 31, 1938, Edward graduated St. James high school in Chester, class of 1956 and has been a Brookhaven resident...
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Vincenzo Iovine
Vincenzo Iovine, 37, passed away September 6, 2022. Born in Naples, Italy, he previously resided in Wallingford, PA, and currently lived in Brookhaven, PA. He attended culinary school for 4 years in Italy and worked as a pizza maker. Vincenzo was a lover of all things cars, enjoyed telling jokes, and loved making his friends...
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Judith A. Rines
Judith Allison Rines On Tuesday August 30, 2022, our beloved sister, aunt, and friend went home to be with the Lord. Judy was born in Ridley, Pennsylvania to Marian and Stanley E. Rines Sr. on October 1, 1960. She was a lifelong resident of Middletown Township. Graduated Penncrest High School Class of 1980. She was...
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Duane Bartholomew Peter
It is with our deepest sorrow, that we announce the sudden and untimely passing of Duane Bartholomew Peter on August 18, 2022, at the age of 50. Duane held many titles within our family to include that of beloved son, father, brother, nephew, and friend. Duane was a native son of Saint Lucia, born in...
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Shirley Joy Vincent Garman
Shirley Joy Vincent Garman, 84, a longtime resident of Brookhaven whose family was her world, died peacefully on August 5th at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Garman looked forward to Sunday dinners, and seeing family gathered around her kitchen table. It was an open invitation, and there was always room for friends. She especially glowed during...
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Susan R. Scrafford
Susan R. Scrafford, age 69, of Chester, Pa passed away peacefully on Aug 4th, 2022. She loved going to the beach, especially Wildwood and visiting the Starlight Ballroom and Mack’s Pizza. Susan liked to watch Rosanne and gave much love to her cat Hope. She was a devoted Christian her entire life and was actively...
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Roman J. Kramar
Roman J. Kramar, 75, passed away peacefully July 29, 2022 at Crozer Chester Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Born in Bamberg, Germany, he has been a resident of Brookhaven for the last 34 years. Roman was a graduate of St. James High School, class of 1964, and graduated from Widener University. He was...
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Paul E. Smith
Paul E. Smith, 50, passed away on July 18, 2022. Born in Wallingford, PA, he was a long-time resident of Aston before moving to Upland two years ago. He was a graduate of Strath Haven High School, class of 1989. He worked for Rock Hill Farm in Paoli as an estate caretaker and most recently...
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Robert H. Swan
Robert (Bob) Harrison Swan, age 62 of Aldan, PA, passed away surrounded by family on July 14, 2022, at Crozer Chester Medical Center. Bob was born May 11, 1960, to Elizabeth and Ralph Swan. Bob was raised in Springfield, graduated from Springfield High School in 1978, and received his associate’s degree in mechanical engineering from...
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Barry B. Baker
Barry B. Baker, 87, from Glen Mills, PA, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2022, at his home of 52 years. Barry was born and raised in Chester, PA. He graduated from Chester High School in 1953. While in high school he joined the United States Naval Reserve serving from 1952 to 1957. He also...
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Harold A. Hampton
Harold A. Hampton, 87, Brookhaven, PA Harold A. Hampton of Brookhaven, PA, passed away on July 2, 2022, surrounded by family, just weeks before his 88th birthday. Born in Philadelphia, PA, and raised in Chester, PA, Harold was a graduate of Chester High School. Incredibly hardworking, Harold was dedicated to his country, his chosen hometown...
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Barry P. Durham
Barry Peter Thomas Durham, 81, of Brookhaven, PA, passed away on Thursday June 23rd 2022. Barry was born on October 20th, 1940 in Chester, PA. After graduating from Chester High School in 1958, He went on to study Business at Pennsylvania Military College, graduating in 1962. He then served in the United States Army from...
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John S. Mercadante, Jr.
John S. Mercadante, Jr., 95, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2022. Born in Chester, PA, he was a longtime resident of Wallingford before moving to Kennett Township for 20 years and ultimately residing in Reading for the last 10 years of his life. He was a graduate of St. James High School and immediately...
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Emily Gayle Eckman
Emily Gayle Eckman (née Perrone), 40, passed away suddenly at Crozer-Chester Medical Center on June 14, 2022 after a courageous battle against clear cell ovarian cancer. Emily was raised in Havertown and Wallingford, PA and graduated from Strath Haven High School in 2000, and West Chester University in 2005. Emily met her devoted husband and...
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George F. Letherbury
George Francis Letherbury, 92, passed away at home surrounded by his family on June 9, 2022. George was born on January 20, 1930 in Chester, PA. He grew up in Media, graduating from Media High School in 1949. He then graduated from Spring Garden College. For the remainder of his life, he resided in Brookhaven....
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John J. Dorsch, Jr.
John J. Dorsch, Jr., age 71, of Drexel Hill, passed away on June 7, 2022. He enjoyed fishing, music, and spending time in the New England area. John retired after many years of over the road commercial truck driving. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Elizabeth Dorsch and his brother-in-law, George Hennelly. John...
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Jameca Danielle Ortiga
Jameca Danielle Ortiga, born to Thomas “Tank” Ortiga Jr. and Alberta “Chris” (Ricketts) Ortiga was born at Riddle Hospital in Media Pennsylvania on February 3, 1983. Her parents didn’t know it then, but they had just given the world the most amazing gift. Jameca’s presence in this world touched and forever changed the lives of...
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