Obituaries

Jesse Ray Gibase – 3/20/2023 March 27, 2023 - Jesse Ray Gibase, 27, of Aston, Pa passed away on March 20th, 2023 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.  He was born in Chester to the late Donna Marie Peticca and Ray Gibase.  Jesse was a graduate of Chichester High School with the class of 2015.  While at Chichester, he attended… ...Read More
Nora T. Banning – 3/18/2023 March 20, 2023 - Nora T. Banning, 80, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 2, 1942, in Wilmington, a daughter of the late Bina O’Riordan and James Toner, Jr. She was predeceased by her sisters, Theresa T. Jones, and Margaret “Desie” Seramone;… ...Read More
Michael L. Pedrick – 2/7/2023 March 16, 2023 - Michael Lewis Pedrick, 36, of Chester passed away on February 7th, 2023.  Michael was born in Salem, NJ and was raised and educated in Delaware County, graduating from Chichester High School.  Michael worked for Giant Food Markets as well as several fast food companies in the area.  He enjoyed listening… ...Read More
Donald T. Foust – 3/12/2023 March 14, 2023 - Donald T. Foust, 64, of Trainer passed away on March 12, 2023 at the St. Francis Center in Darby, PA.  He was born in Chester to the late Florence Boscher and Robert Foust where he was raised and educated.  He loved his work as Disc Jockey.  He also enjoyed dressing… ...Read More
Charles J. “Chick” Spevak – 3/8/2023 March 9, 2023 - Charles J. “Chick” Spevak, 76, formerly of Linwood passed away on March 8th, 2023 at Riddle Memorial Hospital.  He was born in Chester to the late Harry and Estelle Spevak.  He was raised and educated in Linwood and graduated from Chichester High School.  Chick was a veteran of the United… ...Read More
Thomas V. McLaughlin, Jr. – 3/2/2023 March 3, 2023 - Thomas V. McLaughlin, Jr.,81, passed away on March 2nd at Chester County Hospital.  He was born in Chester and raised in Marcus Hook.  Tommy was a graduate of St. James High School with the class of 1960.  He owned and operated Lefty’s Bar in Marcus Hook.  Tommy was a veteran… ...Read More
Shirley V. Lamplugh -2/28/2023 February 28, 2023 - Shirley V. Lamplugh, 85, of Garnet Valley passed away on Tuesday, February 28th at her home.  She was born in Chester to the late Arthur and Mary Smith.  She was raised and educated in Boothwyn and was a graduate of Chichester High School. For over 20 years, Shirley worked at… ...Read More
Francis Gaudino, Jr. – 2/26/2023 February 28, 2023 - Francis Gaudino Jr., died peacefully at home. He was born and raised in Chester, PA. He graduated from St. James Catholic High School in 1963. He served in United States Air Force. Over the years, he worked as a chef at multiple restaurants including the Candlewyck Diner, Jerry’s Diner, and… ...Read More
Forrest “Rocky” Lofland – 2/16/2023 February 19, 2023 - Forrest “Rocky” Lofland, III age 42, of Linwood, passed away on Thursday February 16th at Crozer Chester Medical Center.  Rocky was born in Upland and raised in Boothwyn.  He worked in construction for Northern Waterproofing for over 10 years.  He also worked for Kevin Coyle Contracting for many years.  He… ...Read More
Patti-Ann Mattera – 1/29/2023 January 31, 2023 - Patti-Ann Mattera, 63, of Twin Oaks passed away on January 29th at her home. She was born in Chester and raised in the Twin Oaks section of Upper Chichester. Patti-Ann was a graduate of Padua Academy with the class of 1978 and then went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree… ...Read More
Robert F. Stant – 1/25/2023 January 27, 2023 - Robert F. "Bob" Stant passed away on January 25th, 2023 at his home in Milton, Delaware.  He was born on November 12, 1938 in Upland, PA.  Bob was raised and educated in Linwood, PA.  He attended Holy Saviour School and St. James Catholic High School.  After marriage and having children,… ...Read More
Carol L. Berger – 1/24/2023 January 26, 2023 - Carol L. Berger, 78, of Clementon, NJ passed away on Tuesday, January 24th at her home.  She was born to the late Frederick and Leona Bickings and was raised in Haddon Heights.  Carol was a graduate of Haddon Heights High School with the class of 1962.  Carol worked as an… ...Read More
Catherine M. Silverman – 1/4/2023 January 24, 2023 - Catherine M. Silverman (née Kilbride) of West Grove, PA, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA. Catherine was born April 17, 1936, in Philadelphia, PA, where she grew up.  After marrying her beloved husband, she resided… ...Read More
Ruth A. Jobe – 1/21/2023 January 24, 2023 - Ruth A. Jobe, 85, of Boothwyn passed away on January 21st, 2023 at Naamans Creek Country Manor.  Ruth was raised and educated in Eddystone, Pa and was a graduate of Notre Dame High School.  She worked for both Sacred Heart Hospital and AIG Insurance Company until her retirement. Ruth was… ...Read More
Nicholas R. Walling – 1/18/2023 January 22, 2023 - Nicholas R. Walling, 34, of Phoenixville, PA passed away on January 18th, 2023.  Nicholas was born in West Chester and raised in Phoenixville.  He was a member of the class of 2007 of Great Valley High School.  He worked as a landscaper for Shannon Hand Tree Service for several years. … ...Read More