Carr Funeral Home

Madeline M. Broderick

John — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:31:18 +0000

Madeline M. Broderick, of Wallingford died on Sunday August 22, 2010 at Crozer Chester Medical Center. Madeline was born in Philadelphia the daughter of the late Patrick and Margaret (Nee Phillips) Kelly. She was a graduate of West Catholic High School for Girls and St. Joseph College. Madeline has been a resident of the Wallingford area of Nether Providence Township for over 33 years. She was a dedicated Teacher having taught in the Catholic Schools of the Philadelphia Archdiocese, having taught at St. Gabriel in Norwood, St. Louis, in Yeadon and for 20 years at St. Robert and St. Katherine Drexel in Chester till her retirement in 2007. (more…)

Thomas M. Lavin

John — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 23:10:54 +0000

Thomas M. Lavin, 87, of Aston died August 17 at Springfield Hospital. Mr. Lavin was born in Chester the son of the late Michael and Mary Ellen nee Murtaugh Lavin. He attended Immaculate Heart of Mary School and Chester High School. Mr. Lavin had been a resident of Aston for over 50 years.
Mr. Lavin retired from the United States Navy after 21 years of service. While in the Navy in the Navy he was awarded the Preidential Unit Citation, Good Conduct Medal, American Area Campaign Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaing Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Phillipine Liberation Ribbon, Navy Occupation Service Medal. (more…)

Nicholas Chabon

John — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:20:22 +0000

Nicholas Chabon, retired Philadelphia Electric Company employee, died of cancer on Saturday August 14, 2010 in Riddle Memorial Hospital, Media, PA. He was born in Gilberton, Schuylkill County, PA the son of the late Onufer and Anna (nee Bobiak) Chabon.
He was a graduate of Gilberton High School class of 1947.
Upon graduating from High School, he enlisted in the US Navy. He played drums, piano and clarinette, hence he was selected to play in the Navy band. After leaving the Navy he formed the Nick Chabon Orchestra which was very popular and successful in the Schuylkill County Area. (more…)

Anthony F. Pinnie

John — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 19:41:39 +0000

Anthony F. Pinnie, an educator and attorney known for his adventurous spirit and sense of humor, departed this life at the age of 78 on August 14th, 2010, after a brief battle with cancer.

Born in 1931 in South Philadelphia, he was the proud son of Italian immigrant parents Mary and John Pinnie. After attending South Philadelphia High School, where he was later elected to the school’s Hall of Fame, he became the first member of his family to attend college, matriculating at Penn State University and graduating with a degree in Education.

He was drafted into the Army, and because of his proficiency in languages was stationed in Salzburg, Austria, working for the forerunner of the CIA during the Cold War. (more…)

Rita Jane Hallback

John — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 19:30:37 +0000

Rita Jane HallbackRita Jane Hallback
Age 47, of Philadelphia, PA, formerly of Claymont, DE, passed away on August 11 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Rita was preceded in death by her stepfather, Stephen Koperna. She is survived by her fiancé, Michael Strange of Philadelphia, PA; daughter, Jacquelyn Hallback of Wilmington, DE; granddaughter, Josalyn; mother, Jane Koperna of Wilmington, DE; father, Gus Hallback of Powder Springs, Georgia; sister, Cindi Halloway of Chesapeake, VA; brother, Steve Koperna of Palmetto, FL; John Koperna of Millsboro, DE; and five nieces and three nephews. (more…)

Joseph A. Berrang

John — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:35:55 +0000

Joseph A. Berrang of Wallingford died on Thursday July 29, 2010 at home. Mr. Berrang was born in Detroit, Mich. The son of the late James S. and Laura (nee McQuail) Berrang. He was raised in Blythe Twp., New Philadelphia, PA and was a graduate of Blythe Twp. High School. A resident of the Wallingford section of Nether Providence Township since 1960 and previously lived in the Holmes section of Ridley Township. For over 30 years he was the owner and operator of Berrang’s Amoco Service Station in Wallingford. Prior to opening the service station he was with Sears where he was the manager in the carpet department. Mr. Berrang was a member of the Delaware County Service Station Dealers Association. Mr. Berrang was a member of St. John Chrysostom Church in Wallingford. A veteran of the US Army, he served from 1942 to 1945. (more…)

Donald J. Brown

John — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:51:56 +0000

Donald J. Brown of Chester died on Friday July 23, 2010 in Neighborhood Hospice in West Chester, PA .
Mr. Brown was born in Dingmans Ferry, PA the son of the late Russell and Lena T. (nee Dozack) Brown .
He recieved his Elementary Education in Dingmans Ferry and attended the former Nether Providence High School. Mr. Brown has lived in Chester since 1943. (more…)

Helen M. Klekotka

John — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:25:10 +0000

Helen M. Klekotka, 71, a lifelong resident of Chester died July 19 at Crozer Chester Medical Center.
Ms Klekotka was born in Chester the daughter of the late Slaney and Helen L. nee Modzelewski Klekotka.
She attended St. Hedwig’s school and graduated from Notre Dame High School Moylan In 1956.
She was employed by First Pennsylvania Bank in Philadelphia for 25 years first as a staff assistant in the Loan Center Division, and then Manager in the Accounting Operation Processing Section and then as Supervisor responsible for Disbursement, settlement and reconciliation of department funds. (more…)

Michael J. Avicolli

John — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 12:23:27 +0000

Michael J. Avicolli of Aston died on Thursday July 1,2010 in Taylor Hospital, Ridley Park. Michael was born in Middletown Twp. the son of Joseph Avicolli, Jr. and Linda Quint. He was raised in Wallingford and was a 1986 Graduate of Strath Haven High School. He has been a resident of Aston for the past 4 years. He was employed as a Meter Technician for CellNet. Michael was a loving father who was very proud of his two sons. Michael was an avid of fan of all Philadelphia Sports Teams but espically the 76er’s. He was an dedicated volunteer at the Media Children’s House in Aston. (more…)

Anna M. Craggs

John — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 16:37:36 +0000

Anna M. Craggs, 75, of Eddystone died June 25 at Taylor Hospice. Mrs. Craggs was born in Ridley Park the daughter of the late Walter and Mary nee Bulger Barlow. Mrs. Craggs attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help School and graduated from Notre Dame High School Moylan.
She was a resident of Eddystone for over 25 years. Mrs. Craggs was a receptionist at Boeing Helicopter for 22 years. (more…)