Recent Obituaries

Stephen M. Trimmer – 11/4/2024 November 18, 2024 - Stephen Morris Trimmer, 66, passed away on November 4, 2024, in Upper Darby, PA. Born on November 7, 1957, Stephen graduated from Elizabethtown Area High School in 1975 before earning a degree in Chemistry from Drexel University. Steve dedicated his career to the field of chemistry, working at Johnson Matthey… Read More

Yolanda T. Yezuita – 11/3/2024 November 5, 2024 - Yolanda T. Yezuita. 89, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024 with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Michal Yezuita, her son Steven Yezuita and 9 siblings. Born in West Chester Pa on February 6, 1935, she was the daughter of the… Read More

Thomas C. Brown – 10/29/2024 October 30, 2024 - Thomas C. Brown, 79, of West Chester passed away on October 29th at Chester County Hospital.  He was born and raised in Philadelphia before moving to Linwood, PA during his high school years. Tom was a graduate of St. James High School with the class of 1963.  He went on… Read More

Milissa M. Hess October 23, 2024 -   Milissa M. Hess was born February 2nd , 1967 (57).  She passed away peacefully at home on Sunday October 20th , 2024, in Milford DE.  Milissa grew up in Marcus Hook PA and graduated from Chichester High school with the class of 1985.  Soon after, she moved to Wilmington… Read More

John P. Dugan October 16, 2024 - John P. Dugan, 90, of Linwood passed away on Tuesday, October 15th at his home.  John was a graduate of St. James High School with the class of 1953.  He worked as a pipe fitter for BP oil for many years until his retirement.  John was a proud veteran of… Read More

Harley F. “Sonny” Quillen -10/11/2024 October 15, 2024 - Harley F. “Sonny” Quillen, 89, of Marcus Hook passed away on Friday, October 11th, 2024. Sonny was a graduate of Ridley High School with the class of 1952. Immediately after graduating, he enrolled in the United States Marine Corps. Harley served in the Korean War. He was a proud veteran… Read More

Linda Desmond October 9, 2024 - Linda M. Desmond (born August 12, 1957) Linda Marie Desmond of Newark, Delaware, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. She was 67 years old.  Born in Darby, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, daughter of James J. Desmond, Jr. and Kathryn T. Cody Desmond, step-daughter of Patricia Desmond.  Beloved Sister, Aunt, Great… Read More

Tammy Lee White October 9, 2024 - Tammy Lee White was born in Upland, PA on November 3, 1972. Tammy grew up in Claymont Delaware and also lived in Millsboro and Wilmington Delaware throughout her life.   She attended Silverside Elementary, Ursuline Academy, Holy Rosary and graduated from Mount Pleasent High School class of 1990.  Tammy furthered her… Read More

David B. Firlein – 9/19/2024 September 21, 2024 - David B. Firlein, 80, of Upper Chichester passed away on 9/19/2024 surrounded by his loving family at Riddle Memorial Hospital.  David had a long battle with Parkinson’s disease and Dementia.  He was a graduate of Girard College in 1961 and then went on to attend Drexel University.  He worked as… Read More

James W. Garris – 9/15/2024 September 16, 2024 - James W. Garris, 83, of Wilmington DE passed away on Sunday, September 15th, 2024.  He was born in Chester to the late William and Hilda Garris.   He was raised and educated in the Twin Oaks section of Upper Chichester.  James was a graduate of Chichester High School.  He went on… Read More

John B. Jobe – 9/10/2024 September 12, 2024 - It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of our beloved brother, John. He was predeceased by his parents, Wayne and Ruth Jobe.  John will be sorely missed by his son, John (Emily), and partner Ann Stewart. His siblings Diane Jobe Porter, Charles Jobe and Norma Jean… Read More

George E. May, Jr. September 11, 2024 - George E. May, Jr., 74, of Swedesboro, NJ passed away at home on Tuesday, September 10th.  He was born in Taylor County, Texas and was raised and educated in Chester.  George went on to earn his Bachelor’s degree from Penn State University.  He was a proud veteran of the US… Read More

Alexandra “Sandra ” Figiel September 9, 2024 - Alexandra (Sandra) Ferguson Figiel, 82, Died September 5, 2024 at Fair Acres Geriatric Center.   She was reared and educated in Delaware County where she has spent most of her life.  Sandra was a woman who devoted her entire life to her home and family. She enjoyed painting pumpkins and watching… Read More

Thaddeus “Ted” Boyda September 7, 2024 - Thaddeus "Ted" Boyda died August 22nd at his home in Chester.  He was predeceased by his parents Theodore and Anne Presz Boyda. Ted was born and raised and attended school in Chester. Pa. As a youth he played baseball for the Chester West little league. Ted was a passionate follower… Read More

Catherine A. “Cay” Kistner September 7, 2024 - Catherine A. (Cay) Gallo Kistner nee Kester. 85, of Upper Chichester died September 4th at home surrounded by her family. She was born to the late Russell and Lucy Kester. She was reared and educated in Chichester.  Cay graduated from Notre Dame High School Moylan with the class of 1956.… Read More